Month: August 2012

(Aug. 14, 2012) -- The device lets RVers remain aware of weather while camping, hiking, boating or just sitting at home in a storm. This compact weather radio can receive seven different weather band channels for alerts as well as  AM/FM radio stations for news or entertainment. The device operates as a LED flashlight if the power goes out. 

(Aug. 14, 2012) -- Three years ago, when the New Jersey Dealers Association set out to offer the region’s RV buyers a show and sale to compete with other regional RV shows, they didn’t realize that in just a few years, they would need to find a larger venue. This year's show takes place Sept. 21 to 23 at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, N.J.

(Aug. 14, 2012) -- Firefighters called at 9:15 p.m. arrived at the Moon River RV Park to find a 32-foot RV and a nearby minivan engulfed in flames. Windy conditions sparked fears the fire could spread to other RVs and vehicles, the Daily News Reported.  

(Aug. 14, 2012) -- An audit shows California State Park officials stashed $54 million into a secret surplus account at the same time they were soliciting money from local governments and others to keep dozens of state parks open, Fox News reported today. 

(Aug. 14, 2012) -- Plans for The Resort at Burnt Store Lake, an 188-acre site that will feature an 87-acre lake, 91 cabins, 11 luxury villas and 130 motorhome sites as well as a marina, beach areas, a restaurant, snack bar, meeting rooms, and a clubhouse with a spa. However, the land is currently zoned as mixed-use and agricultural, which will require a year's worth of meeting to change the zoning, the Daily Breeze reported.

(Aug. 14, 2012) -- The luxurious 38-foot Challenger 37GT has an elongated sofa with kick-up footrest which provides the perfect place to just sit back and relax, said Borkowski.  Additional seating is provided by the swiveling captain’s chairs, and everyone gets a great view of the hide-away retractable 32 LCD TV. The free standing buffet dinette provides a grand view of the campsite under the patio awning, while keeping that “open concept” throughout the coach. 

(Aug. 14, 2012) -- Galvin said camping is definitely getting stronger as the economy forces families to look for cost-effective recreation opportunities. She also noted that many families coming to Normandy Farms seem to be downsizing their RVs to units they can pull with SUVs.  

(Aug. 14, 2012) -- “As we continue to diversify into these new markets and market segments over the next five years, this partnership will enable us to meet our ambitious growth goals,” said Welch. “Godfrey’s deep branding and communications experience made them the best partner to strengthen our success within our existing and new market segments.” 

(Aug. 14, 2012) -- More than 40,000 people participate in China's largest RV show where more than 300 RVs were sold in a four-day period, a 300 percent increase over last year's sales results, Kidd Group reported.

(Aug. 14, 2012) -- Retail sales in July 2012 increased a stronger than expected 0.8 percent with market expectations centred on a 0.3 percent gain, RBC Economics announced today. Motor vehicle sales once again defied the trend suggested by the unit sales numbers rising 0.8 percent in the month.