Month: August 2012

(Aug. 31, 2012) -- "Thetford is proud to be recognized for this new innovation," said Andy Bialorucki, Thetford director of marketing.  "We're especially pleased and honored to receive this award because it was selected by dealers and distributors." 

(Aug. 31, 2012) -- Drive Me Wild is the story of letting go into an unknown world and the willingness to question one’s purpose with the threat of losing what is dear. It unfolds along a physical route that crisscrosses the American West, from British Columbia to the tip of the Baja. It is a tribute to possibilities, an inspirational tale of one woman’s effort to let go of fear and move with verve to a larger calling. 

(Aug. 31, 2012) -- "We continue to have strong access to capital to support Navistar's growth," said Phyllis Cochran, president and chief executive officer NFC. "The quality of our portfolio and strength of our dealer network have earned the ongoing confidence and support of our relationship banks."    

(Aug. 31, 2012) -- The founders of Ocean Lakes Family Campground, the late Nelson and Mary Emily Jackson, were among 10 inductees that were honored by the RV/Manufactured Housing Heritage Hall of Fame during a gala dinner and induction ceremony for the Class of 2012 Aug. 6 in Elkhart, Ind.  

(Aug. 31, 2012) -- Dealer RV Store is a licensed wholesaler and auto-broker that operates a website specifically designed for RV dealers to list any aging, unwanted or unneeded inventory for sale to other dealers across North America.  After listing vehicles on the website, Dealer RV Store then markets and sells them to other RV dealers, but also handles transfer of ownership and title paperwork. 

(Aug. 31, 2012) -- Crash Canyon is a hilarious and very modern take on the typical American family where neuroses are rampant, especially when they're stuck in a 2-mile deep canyon with no cell phone service. The show debuts Sept. 4 airing at 12, 12:30, 3 and 3:30 a.m. with new episodes every Tuesday at 12 and 12:30 a.m.  

(Aug. 31, 2012) -- "We are pleased that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued the final rule for nonconformance penalties for on-highway heavy heavy-duty diesel engines," said Clarke. "We can now provide our dealers and customers with clarity and certainty as we transition to our clean engine technology and look forward to utilizing the final rule as needed." 

(Aug. 31, 2012) -- Events include games for all ages including the Rudy’s kid’s carnival, Hadi Shrine Clowns, pumpkin decorating, Hallo-Teen games, and Mummy’s bingo party.  Kids staying at the campground can trick-or-treat on Saturday evening. Other features include a site decorating contest, Halloween dance, costume contest, frightful film classics, and Rudy’s haunted hayrides.  

(Aug. 30, 2012) -- "The following workshops at the RV Dealers International Convention/Expo Oct. 1 to 5 in Las Vegas make it possible to get a handle on what’s happening today and learn how your dealership can stay on top of trends in the year ahead," said Ryder. "There will be panel discussions on cutting edge ideas for Internet sales and changing tow vehicle standards, plus a super-session focused on e-commerce solutions for the RV dealer’s parts department. 

(Aug. 30, 2012) -- The Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier reports that the year-round Waterloo/Lost Island KOA opened more than a week ago across from Lost Island Waterpark. It offers 154 full-hookup RV sites, eight tent sites and deluxe lodges that sleep four, six and eight people.