Month: November 2012

(Nov. 23, 2012) -- Scott Dion, who spent 20 years in the Navy as an explosives expert, now dedicates his time to helping other veterans transition back into civilian life. This week, Dion was honored by GoWesty, of Los Osos, for his service, reports the San Luis Obispo Tribune.

(Nov. 23, 2012) -- Dilshad Ali, writing in Patheos, says vacationing RV style, her family's new mode of travel, allows everyone to go together, where all diets and need for space are accommodated, and where they have space for their autistic son to retreat to.

(Nov. 22, 2012) -- “It was an extremely productive mission,” Allen said, adding that the $1,150 check the group received from AGS in October will be used to help pay for IMAHelps’ upcoming medical mission to an impoverished community near Lima, Peru, which is scheduled for Aug. 8-18, 2013.

(Nov. 21, 2012) -- Two Canadian dealers will be taking lead roles in helping establish and grow Route 66 in Canada. They are Sylvia Thistle-Miller, owner of Triangle RV Centre in Sidney, B.C.; and Ken Friedenberg, general manager of Arrkann Trailer & RV Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. As of today, Sylvia and Ken have identified nearly 10 other dealers from across Canada who have expressed an interest to joining Route 66 RV Network of Canada, Merrill said.

(Nov. 21, 2012) -- By definition, anchoring means the way salespeople ask questions greatly influences the answers they receive.  "Your words really matter," said Sobel. "After understanding this principle, you will be able to help your clients get the most product for their money, keep your clients wanting to only buy from you, and finally hold the profit necessary to provide for you and your business."

(Nov. 21, 2012) -- Examiner.com has reported that Magellan will preview its new 5-Inch RoadMate RV GPS at the upcoming National RV Trade Show at the Kentucky Expo Center (KEC) in Louisville.

(Nov. 21, 2012) -- The new model provides even more storage and sleeping capacity along with the most flexible hauling options in this very popular toy hauling Class A RV, Thor announced today.

(Nov. 21, 2012) -- The Heartland RV division of Thor Industries Inc. will be presented with the Quality Circle Award during the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association’s (RVDA) reception on Nov. 26, Heartland announced today.

(Nov. 21, 2012) -- Among those receiving awards for outstanding performance were Mitch Parker, owner of Frontier Town Campground in Berlin, Md., winner of the large park category in the 2012 Best of Summer promotion; and Vern Mangels, from Anaheim Resort RV Park in Anaheim, Calif., winner of the medium size park category.  

(Nov. 21, 2012) -- On Tuesday, the Mandan City Commission gave final approval to an ordinance that bans living in campers within city limits unless the occupants pay a $200-per-month city permit fee and meet safety and health standards set by the city, reports the Bismarck Tribune.