Month: December 2012

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- On Tuesday morning, the body of 23-year-old missing camper Christopher Anthony Mondiek, of Dublin, Ohio, was found by rescue teams. It appears he accidentally fell from a steep cliff near Sycamore Cove on Santa Cruz Island, writes KEYT.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- The body of a 45-year-old woman was discovered inside a recreational vehicle Tuesday morning in the parking lot of Vineyard Christan Fellowship in Livermore, reports Inside Bay Area.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- "Unfortunately, we saw a spike in warranty spend in late October and early November for the few remaining engine issues and the cost to take the proactive actions to support our customers and fix those items is higher than we anticipated," Campbell said.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- "We are very pleased with the success of our Mobile Outfitters aftermarket display at the 2012 National RV Trade Show," said Paul. "Our booth, as well as the LCI booth were busy all day, every day of the show. The comments we received were very positive. We intend to continue building The Mobile Outfitters' brand by offering new, innovative products to additional distributors and dealers throughout 2013."

(Dec. 18, 2012) -- “The data we gather will help demonstrate to industry stakeholders and the media that RV rentals are an important and vibrant segment of the RV business,” said Alanko. “RVRA members provide a variety of vehicle choices to fit the needs of consumers looking to rent an RV.”

(Dec. 18, 2012) -- In all of 2011, the company produced just 4,000 Class A gas chassis, said Craig Hall, specialty vehicle account manager for Ford Motor Company. Anticipating a better year in 2012, the company forecast they would need 7,000 chassis. "So far this year, we have actually built 9,500 chassis," he told RV Daily Report.

(Dec. 18, 2012) -- The Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association is offering employees of PRVCA members who register for a distance learning course through Northampton Community College, and purchase the RV Industry Association textbook required for the course, a 50 percent reimbursement of the cost of the textbook(s) upon completion of the course. 

(Dec. 18, 2012) -- Whispering Pines RV & Cabin Resort will become the fifth Texas campground to join the Jellystone Park Camp-Resort network of family focused campgrounds.

(Dec. 18, 2012) -- Winnebago Industries today announced Kelli Harms has been promoted to the position of marketing and sales promotion manager. In her new position, Harms is responsible for marketing activities including print and online advertising, social media, as well as shows and events.

(Dec. 18, 2012) -- Indian Valley Camping Center reported that two RVs, two Ford trucks and two golf carts were stolen last night off their lot at 3400 Bethlehem Pike in Souderton, Pa. The vehicles displayed dealer tag H71517H or multi-purpose tags MP 3260D or MP 4006D.