Month: March 2013

(March 25, 2013) -- Representatives of the Cummins Inc. Jamestown Engine Plant in New York were among those speaking at the first meeting of the House of Representatives' Manufacturing Caucus on Feb. 5, reports the Jamestown Post Journal.

(March 25, 2013) -- Troy Clarke, the new CEO of Navistar International Corp., told his suppliers Friday that he sees opportunity for truck makers in general, his company included, but they may have to wade through regulatory and operational difficulties and static demand for trucks, writes Transport Topics Online.

(March 25, 2013) -- A man traveling to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton escaped serious injury early Thursday when his camper caught fire at Rogers Community Auction, reports the Morning Journal News.

(March 25, 2013) -- Seacoastonline.com reports that seasonal residents of Flagg’s RV Resort in York were unaware the park was scheduled for foreclosure auction on March 22, according to two campers interviewed.

(March 25, 2013) -- Gov. Gary Herbert has signed a bill creating a state office dedicated to outdoor recreation, writes the Standard-Examiner.

(March 25, 2013) -- Crossroads RV is recalling 160 model year 2013 Redwood, Rushmore, and Elevation trailers. The trailers are equipped with power converters that supply A/C power. These converters have internal components that may short circuit.

(March 22, 2013) -- Keller Marine and RV, a wholesale distributor serving RV and boat dealers in New England, was severely damaged by a major fire today, according to several news reports. According to The Daily Item, the fire broke out around 8:30 a.m. this morning as workers were repairing a roof over the warehouse. No injuries have been reported, but one building is said to be a total loss.

(March 22, 2013) -- John DiPietro, with RV Insights, interviewed KOA Chairman Jim Rogers today at the Northeast Campground Association convention. Rogers noted that 85 percent of Americans don't camp, which he sees as a tremendous opportunity, especially if the outdoor industry does a better job of appealing to minorities.

(March 22, 2013) -- The West Virginia Economic Development Authority voted unanimously on Thursday to issue up to $52.5 million in bonds to help improvement projects at two state parks: Cacapon Resort State Park in the Eastern Panhandle; and Beech Fork State Park in Wayne and Cabell counties, reports The Charleston Gazette.

(March 22, 2013) -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Marylanders to share their thoughts on state parks and lands through an online survey.