Month: September 2012

(Sept. 24, 2012) -- "Although there was a dip in sales in June, the first half of 2012 continues to show gains. The economy is still in a very slow recovery and the trailer industry reflects that slow growth," said Andy Ackerman, president of NATDA. 

(Sept. 24, 2012) -- Swift Hitch introduced the SH02 portable, wireless, full-color backup camera system this month at the North American Trailer Dealers expo in St. Louis.  In fact, the product received the third place award for best new product of the year at the show, the company noted. 

(Sept. 24, 2012) -- The Oregon Coast Beach Connection reports a campground on the central Oregon coast got a bit of a bear scare in the middle of the night last week, with the thieving beast rummaging around in someone's trash and making off with a chunk of food.

(Sept. 24, 2012) -- The Great Falls Tribune explores the four Montana state parks along the Missouri River.

(Sept. 24, 2012) -- KTVU writes that on Tuesday, San Francisco will consider a new overnight parking ban to tackle what some say is a persistent problem: people living in large campers and buses on city streets.

(Sept. 24, 2012) -- The 40-foot-long Volkner Mobil Performance Bus is a £1.2 million motorhome that has been dubbed the world's ultimate camper van thanks to a secret compartment that has room for a supercar, writes the Daily Mail.

(Sept. 24, 2012) -- A valuable benefit program for members of the RV Dealers Association has been expanded to cover 41 states, including Alaska. Now, more member dealerships can buy propane from Suburban Propane at discounted rates, the association announced today. 

(Sept. 24, 2012) -- Last Monday, the La Junta City Council approved the second reading of an amendment to the city's "M-P Mobile Home Park District" zoning ordinance, reports the La Junta Tribune Democrat.

(Sept. 24, 2012) -- “Our intention is to add tours for the 2013/2014 season, and that means we must add wagon masters/guides who will undergo extensive training," said Dan Goy. "We find this very rewarding work, both personally and financially, and believe this presents an excellent opportunity for the right someone to spend all or part of the winter in Baja California, Mexico." 

(Sept. 24, 2012) -- Two weeks ago, a group of 40 campers stayed at Memorial Park in Meaford as part of a special “Fall Rally” event held by the Ontario chapter of the Escapees RV Club, writes The Meaford Independent.