Month: November 2012

(Nov. 23, 2012) -- Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, dropped in on Bristol-based Bailey Caravans Ltd., one of the nation’s leading caravan and motorhome manufacturers, on Thursday, reports Examiner.com.

(Nov. 23, 2012) -- Beginning early next year, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will collect a $4 per person per night fee for backcountry camping, reports TriCities.com.

(Nov. 23, 2012) -- Farmer Clem’s owner Vernon Blois said Wednesday that he is in the process of closing the sale of a two-hectare piece of land on the former garden centre site to Pine Acres RV Ltd. of New Brunswick for an undisclosed price, reports TheChronicleHerald.ca.

(Nov. 23, 2012) -- Something besides rain is pouring into Nickelsville, a homeless camp in Seattle: donated food, clothing and shelter, writes Northwest Cable News.

(Nov. 23, 2012) -- There are a myriad of cooksets on the market, designed and built for different styles of camping. Out And About Live offers a buyer's guide on how to choose a quality cookset.

(Nov. 23, 2012) -- Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) announces its RV leveling system, the Level Up Automatic Leveling System, is now being offered as a standard feature of EverGreen Recreational Vehicles' new Bay Hill modified mid-profile fifth wheel.

(Nov. 23, 2012) -- Uintah Basin locals have gotten used to travel trailers parked in nearly every driveway. Vernal Express writes that travel trailers are made for the road ahead, even if it’s a bumpy one.

(Nov. 23, 2012) -- Over 39 million Americans were expected to hit the road this Thanksgiving and of that, 11 million will travel in an RV. According to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, that's six percent more than last year, reports ABC 57 News.

(Nov. 23, 2012) -- McRent, the motorhome hire company operated by German motorhome manufacturer Dethleffs, is now operating in the UK, writes Out And About Live.

(Nov. 23, 2012) -- Over the past year, Elddis has stepped up its efforts to promote the company's ongoing 'Belts = Berths' motorhome passengers safety campaign, writes the Caravan Times.