Month: September 2012

(Sept. 6, 2012) -- Magellan announced Tuesday the Magellan RoadMate 9250T-LMB vehicle navigation GPS to provide consumers with a complete safety and convenience solution. It features a Bluetooth 'Safe Texting' and an extra-large 7-inch display designed for large vehicles and people who need a larger screen for more comfortable viewing.

(Sept. 5, 2012) --  RV Comfort Systems has received UL certification on its new ductless electric add-on heater for the Suburban NT 12, 16 and 20 gas furnaces, the company announced today. With this new ductless system, folding camper customers can enjoy the same gas or electric heat at the flip of a switch that people using larger RVs enjoy.

(Sept. 5, 2012) -- Echo RV, a manufacturer of lightweight travel trailers and toy haulers, today announced the appointment of Charlie Phillips as national sales manager. Echo is also announcing their participation in the annual Fifth Annual Elkhart Open House slated for Sept. 18 to 20. 

(Sept. 5, 2012) -- In "That's Ridiculous! What You See Isn't Always What You Get," author Christopher Elliott says that when Virginia Vail made a reservation through National Park Reservations last month, she assumed she'd be paying $252 and that she was dealing with the U.S. National Park Service. Turns out she was wrong.

(Sept. 5, 2012) -- Examiner.com has revealed that the former Carriage RV manufacturing facility in Millersburg, Ind. was listed for sale this week by Indianapolis-based Key Auctioneers.

(Sept. 5, 2012) -- On Monday a 2006 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Mt. Rose Hwy. and a 1985 Ford motorhome was traveling westbound. For an unknown reason, the Yamaha crossed the double yellow centerline into the path of the motorhome, causing a head-on collision. The driver of the Yamaha sustained fatal injuries.

(Sept. 5, 2012) -- Herald and News reports that a Klamath Falls man is homeless after an accidental fire destroyed his motorhome.

(Sept. 5, 2012) -- On Friday, Sept. 7 through Sunday, Sept. 9, the SouthEastern Ohio Society For Bigfoot Investigation will hold a campout and meeting at the Salt Fork State Park group campground, reports The Daily Jeffersonian.

(Sept. 5, 2012) -- "Obviously, the phrase 'expanding opportunities for Americans to visit and experience these national treasures' brings a smile to my face – and I’m certain it does for you, too," said Crandall. "We remain optimistic that both candidates will address the importance of national parks and the opportunities relating to 2016 during the campaign." 

(Sept. 5, 2012) -- Approximately 1,400 Omaha middle school students participated in a program yesterday to learn about the importance of money, savings and investing, through an interactive comedy improv routine called Mad About Money. Bank of the West sponsors this program through the National Theatre for Children.