Month: August 2012

(Aug. 13, 2012) -- Ray Rimoldi, Manager of Surf & Stream RV Resort and Campground in Toms River, says that the summer cottages are perfect for families or retirees seeking an affordable summer stay at the Jersey Shore.

(Aug. 13, 2012) -- Jayco, Inc. is recalling 908 model year 2007 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes; model year 2008 and 2010 Seneca Class C motorhomes; model year 2009 and 2011 Eagle Fifth-wheel; 2010 Recon fifth-wheel; and model year 2008-2010 Designer fifth wheel vehicles for an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the Iota-brand transfer switches installed in the vehicles.

(Aug. 13, 2012) -- Crossroads is recalling four model year 2013 Crossroads Cruiser recreational trailers. These vehicles were manufactured with incorrect information on the Federal Identification Tag, Tire and Loading Information Label and the Recreational Vehicle Cargo Carrying Capacity Label.

(Aug. 13, 2012) -- Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling 87 model year 2013 Coleman 192 and Dutchmen 196 recreational vehicles. These vehicles have been manufactured with the propane line in close proximity to the rear axle hanger, which could be damaged by the rear axle hanger bolt during travel.

(Aug. 13, 2012) -- Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. is recalling 443 model year 2006 through 2008 Crescendo, Sun Voyager, Independence, Bounty Hunters, and Yellowstone Class A diesel pusher motor homes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC). These motorhomes' chassis are equipped with Bosch hydraulic disc brakes.

(Aug. 13, 2012) -- Newmar Corporation is recalling 70 model year 2008 and 2009 Grand Star Class A motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC). These motorhomes' chassis are equipped with Bosch hydraulic disc brakes which, when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance.

(Aug. 13, 2012) -- Dutchmen is recalling 1,017 model year 2010 through 2013 Breckenridge brand travel trailers equipped with Atwood Mobile Products (Atwood) furnaces. The furnaces were produced with a defective gas control valve which can stick in the open position.

(Aug. 13, 2012) -- Net sales, operating income, and adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2012 were $223.8 million, $8.1 million, and $19.2 million, respectively. Net sales, operating income, and adjusted EBITDA for the first half of 2012 were $422.5 million, $7.8 million, and $29.8 million, respectively.

(Aug. 13, 2012) -- “We are proud to get behind such a great cause.” said Derald Bontrager, president of Jayco. “Those who serve our country continuously carry out selfless acts of courage and deserve the respect and admiration that this ride represents.”  

(Aug. 13, 2012) -- Like futuristic dream cars at auto shows, concept designs for travel trailers are created to be provocative, reports The New York Times.