Month: November 2012

(Nov. 5, 2012) -- Motorhomes and towables have reversed course, once again, and are doing their best to drive everyone in the industry crazy, Beggs said. Motorhomes fell from $43,918 to $40,364, dropping a whopping eight percent, but towables came in at an average sales price of $10,673, a jump of nearly nine percent from last month’s $9,813.

(Nov. 5, 2012) -- Jayco will invest $2.9 million to add a 77,000 square-foot extension to an existing 62,000 square-foot facility in Middlebury. The new addition, slated to be complete in May, will house production for Entegra Coach, the company’s high-end motorhome line.

(Nov. 5, 2012) -- Atwood Mobile Products has appointed Rex Poehlman to the position of aftermarket sales representative for accounts in the Southeast region. He most recently served as director of sales for BR Wholesale. 

(Nov. 5, 2012) -- "As an RVDA associate member, TRA has a long track record in the RV industry and its founder and President Tom Arnold is well-known for his expertise in RV standards circles," said Ingrassia. "This endorsement will make it possible for dealers to help consumers make better informed decisions about their RV purchases, leading to increased customer satisfaction."

(Nov. 5, 2012) -- Giant Recreation World today announced its support to America's veterans and their families with a complimentary breakfast, lunch, or both, Nov. 11 and 12.  “I hope it is going to be a big restaurant bill, because there’s nothing more important to Giant Recreation World than letting our veterans know we care about them,” said McNamara.

(Nov. 5, 2012) -- Once a company or individual makes a contribution of $1,000 or more, he or she would become the challenger and could challenge up to three other companies. The web program then generates and sends a personalized, detailed e-mail informing them that they have been challenged to match the challenger's donation. 

(Nov. 5, 2012) -- "Based on the feedback from this year's tour, we feel it is definitely worth the effort to revisit our most popular locations and reach some new markets in 2013," said Rohlwing. "By making the Certified ATS Program more accessible around the country, we're confident we can continue to fulfill our mission of improving safety by raising the bar for tire retailers."

(Nov. 2, 2012) -- The Helena Independent Record reports Glacier still faces big questions about how to handle its visitors and allow them to visit the park’s most popular areas, without damaging the resources that make the park a national treasure in the first place.

(Nov. 2, 2012) -- Montana State Parks is seeking public comment on a draft Environmental Assessment for a project to improve camping at Finley Point State Park on the south end of Flathead Lake.

(Nov. 2, 2012) -- A special limited-stay, loyalty ticket for campers at camping grounds in New Zealand has been turned down by the Waitaki District Council, reports the Otago Daily Times.