Month: August 2012

(Aug. 6, 2012) -- Viewers will see vintage and one-of-a-kind RVs from a 1915 Model T style RV to a converted 1976 Cadillac, to the 1931 Chevrolet House Car given to Mae West for her Hollywood film shoots. Hasslebart’s wealth of knowledge about each RV in the showroom will keep viewers enchanted and entertained, said Peggy Grich.

(Aug. 6, 2012) -- The Ranger RT is the company's lowest priced fully-equipped camper van yet. Lower weight and a smaller engine allow use of a lighter chassis, all of which lead to better fuel efficiency, the company noted. Weight is further reduced through carrying of a portable 110-volt generator only when people are going to use it. Energy sources are simplified to just electricity and gasoline.

Aug. 6, 2012) -- When this new module is released, RV dealers will be able to easily manage any size rental department from within their Systems 2000 Dealership Software. The new Rental Reservation module will feature drag and drop scheduling, making future unit availability tracking a breeze. With just a few clicks, outgoing rental units can be scheduled for prepping by the service department and incoming units can be scheduled for inspections and regular maintenance.

(Aug. 6, 2012) -- After alderman delayed a vote July 26 to add new restrictions, RV owners in Fenton will have at least another month to park their vehicles in residential areas, reports the South County Times.

(Aug. 6, 2012) -- The Chippewa National Forest has re-opened the West Winnie Campground which had been closed after the July 2 windstorm. The July windstorm caused severe tree damage across the Forest. Work crews continue to clear roads and recreation areas.

(Aug. 6, 2012) -- Senator Jon Tester wants all National Park Service memorabilia to be “Made in the U.S.A” and is backing legislation to ensure that only American manufacturers provide goods and souvenirs sold in the parks.

(Aug. 6, 2012) -- According to BND Commercial's website, Navistar International Corp.'s 345,000-square-foot Fort Wayne Truck Development and Technology Center is on the market for $4.1 million, reports the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette.

(Aug. 6, 2012) -- Campers involved in certain events are allowed to camp overnight at Beban Park in Nanaimo. The city charges $20 per camper, a price that hasn't kept up with inflation, and some campground operators say it's costing them business, reports the Nanaimo Daily News.

(Aug. 6, 2012) -- RV industry trainer Tom Weigand will present a new workshop Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. that promises to double a dealership's customer count in just seven months.

(Aug. 6, 2012) -- With these new finds, 28 counties are now dealing with the invasive ash tree-killing pest. Due to the difficulty in distinguishing between species of hardwood firewood, all hardwood firewood and wood chips—including ash, oak, maple and hickory—are considered quarantined. No firewood may be moved into Pennsylvania from another state without proper inspection and certification.