Month: January 2013

(Jan. 11, 2013) -- On Thursday morning, a full-size Coachman RV slipped completely into the water in the 1700 block of Old Griffin Road in Dania Beach, writes the Sun-Sentinel.

(Jan. 11, 2013) -- Millennium Luxury Coaches is kicking off its 13th year in business producing luxury Prevost motorhomes, which can retail for over $2 million dollars, with a new video series featuring the craftsmen who build the rolling mansions, their coach owners, and the excitement of the luxury RV lifestyle, the company announced Thursday.

(Jan. 11, 2013) -- Designed for trailers with no on-board battery, the 7-way power plug draws power from the tow vehicle allowing these trailer owners to eliminate the drudgery of hand cranking. The Ultra 3502-7 has 18 inches of lift. When RVers arrive at their destination at night, Ultra-Fab's exclusive Site-Lites provides powerful illumination for an after dark set up.

(Jan. 11, 2013) -- After many years of extraordinary service to Cummins Inc., both Jean Blackwell and Mark Gerstle are announcing their plans to retire from the Company on April 1, Cummins announced Thursday.

(Jan. 11, 2013) -- "If you’ve never tried it, want to build your confidence or are just sick of your partner’s driving, drop by the outdoor feature area outside Hall 1 and let The Camping and Caravanning Club expert tutors advise you on everything you need to know to tow safely, efficiently and economically," said Duffy. "They can even help advise and recommend the type of caravan best suited to you and your car."

(Jan. 11, 2013) -- The United States trade deficit widened to a larger than expected $48.7 billion in November 2012. This marked a relatively sharp deterioration following a $42.1 billion shortfall in October and marked the largest deficit since April 2012, said Janzen. Canada's November 2012 merchandise trade deficit widened sharply to $2.0 billion from an upwardly revised $0.6 billion shortfall in October.

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- "First, consumer spending is 46 percent higher among companies that offer loyalty card programs," said Christian. "Plus, gift cards are one of the most popular gift items, second only to clothing. Offering gift cards is really an opportunity for smaller businesses to level the playing field when competing against big, national firms."

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- In California, Irvine's city council voted in favor of seeking proposals from auditors to take a closer look at the Great Park's books since 2005, reports the Orange County Register.

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- Forty thousand cases of Lyme disease are documented in the U.S. alone every year and health experts are predicting 2013 to be another bad year, according to a press release from Insect Shield. Insect Shield’s EPA-registered technology converts clothing and gear into effective and convenient insect protection.

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- For over 45 years, the Pittsburgh RV Show has drawn RV and camping enthusiasts from the tri-state area and further. Come see new RV models and receive expert advice from the industries' top representatives.