Month: August 2012

(Aug. 8, 2012) -- "Ground Control is available in four and six point OEM configurations and in a four-point aftermarket version. All versions are up to four times faster than any other electric jack systems – leveling in just three to four minutes – and have a 5,000-pound per jack rating with an automatic jacking feature. Ground Control is an add-on that any RV owner would like to have.”

(Aug. 8, 2012) -- "CDF has been supporting the trailer industry for more than 25 years," said Wilson. "Today,we provide financing programs to nearly 80 manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada. Our long history in the industry, our dedicated experts and our world-class business intelligence tools demonstrate our commitment."

(Aug. 8, 2012) -- Lippert Components Manufacturing, Inc. and Kinro Manufacturing, Inc., subsidiaries of Drew Industries Incorporated, announced plans today that Goshen and Elkhart have been chosen as the sites for a new thermo forming operation and an expanded glass tempering and awning operation. The expansions are expected to create up to 260 new jobs by 2015.

(Aug. 7, 2012) -- United Shade has shifted personnel from its Window Expressions affiliate, which formerly served both decorator/designer home markets as well as commercial customers, to the new Contract Division. This division will exclusively focus on larger commercial accounts, offering a full line of window coverings. Window Expressions no longer exists as a separate corporate entity.

(Aug. 7, 2012) -- The Recreational Dealer Cooperative Association, better known as the Priority RV Network, announced today it added 11 new dealer locations in the second quarter. It also expects adding additional locations throughout the third quarter and fourth quarter. The group now consists of 57 dealers with 97 locations nationwide.

(Aug. 7, 2012) -- Two passersby freed a man from a burning RV on Sturgeon Road in Winnipeg Sunday morning, after the RV was involved in a head-on collision with an SUV, reports the Winnipeg Free Press.

(Aug. 7, 2012) -- Torklift International introduced the Fortress Gaslock that allows expensive propane tanks to be securely locked to trailers, towables and recreation vehicles. The Fortress Gaslock is the only propane lock currently on the market, the company noted in a press release. It requires no tools, nor any modification to the RV or tank.

(Aug. 7, 2012) -- For years, Roseville retiree Basil Deem cruised the country with his longtime companion in their 37-foot motorhome, reports the Sacramento Bee. An RV park membership gave them access to dozens of resorts around the country, but when Deem became disabled and could no longer handle the RV lifestyle, he discovered he couldn't cancel his $99-a-year membership.

(Aug. 7, 2012) -- John McMechan and his wife Lisa are enjoying frequent trips in their RV now that they're retired, but they cannot afford the expenses of having it stored, reports the Blue Springs Examiner. John spoke before the Independence City Council Monday night in opposition to a proposed change to the city’s RV rules.

(Aug. 7, 2012) -- The Poudre Canyon has been ravaged this summer: first by the Hewlett Gulch Fire in May, then the massive High Park Fire in June, followed by rain, flash floods and mudslides in July. But it's recovering, and people are returning to the campgrounds, river and trails, reports The Coloradoan.