Month: November 2012

(Nov. 1, 2012) -- Though earlier designs of RV heaters and furnaces are discussed, the main focus is on the forced air furnace. Its sophistication and compactness both contribute to its difficulty in working on one. Like the other three appliances, each component part is dissected and discussed individually, as is the furnace, as a whole. 

(Nov. 1, 2012) -- “One inch to two feet of snow has covered about 70 percent of our state parks and forests, depending upon the area,” Caplinger said. “Most areas also received extensive rainfall and varying degrees of wind, which in turn resulted in many fallen trees that caused even more damage."

(Oct. 30, 2012) -- "The support we have received every year for this event is a blessing for which we are deeply grateful," said Pletcher. "Without the kindness of our sponsors, we could not make the prayer breakfast happen. It is not financially viable on its own, so the donations of companies and individuals like you are quite simply the lifeblood of the event."

(Nov. 1, 2012) -- The RV Dealers Association will honor RV brands built by 13 manufacturers with its Quality Circle Award Nov. 26 in Louisville, Ky. The award-winning brands/manufacturers received at least 15 dealer responses and scored 80 percent or above in overall dealer satisfaction. A total of 461 dealers responded to the DSI this year and provided 2,709 brand ratings.

(Nov. 1, 2012) -- RVIA hit gold June 29 to July 1 when the Digital Family Summit took place in Philadelphia. Hundreds of bloggers gathered with their children to share insights and seek interesting topics to cover on their own blogs. The association capitalized on the elite group of opinion leaders by bringing several RVs to the conference and strategically parking them near the entrance.

(Nov. 1, 2012) -- America’s 398 national parks will offer everyone free admission during the Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 10-12 in honor of those that serve and have served in the United States military.

(Nov. 1, 2012) -- "For over 50 years, Dexter has provided customers with the highest quality axles in the industry," said Adam Dexter, CEO of Dexter. "The entire team is thrilled by Sterling's support of our business, our culture, and our commitment to delivering the best customer service and product quality in the trailer running gear market."

(Nov. 1, 2012) -- Last Thursday night, Barbara Holton, owner of Tispaquin Family Campground in Middleboro, reappeared before the Zoning Board of Appeals, following up on her request for the town to permit her 111 campsites as opposed to the 57 she is currently approved for, writes the Middleboro Gazette.

(Nov. 1, 2012) -- Pamela L. Brown, 50, of Canyon died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, in Amarillo. Mrs. Brown was born June 12, 1962, in Bay Village, Ohio. She was a certified nursing assistant at Canyon Healthcare for 12 years and an assistant at Palo Duro R.V. Park.

(Nov. 1, 2012) -- “The November issue is our annual RV cold weather edition. It covers important RV topics like how to winterize your RV in seven easy steps, interior and exterior RV winter checks as well as cold weather battery maintenance," said Polk. "This month’s guest author and RV lifestyle expert, Jaimie Hall Bruzenak, shares information on why so many snowbirds head to Arizona during the cold winter months.”