Month: April 2013

(April 30, 2013) -- MCD Innovations announced today that it is celebrating its 10th anniversary. MCD was conceived by full-time RVers Dave and Carla Townsley, and was incorporated in May 2003, beginning business as a manufacturer of private-label upscale exterior solar protection products for RV OEMs as well as for the aftermarket.

(April 30, 2013) -- Campgrounds across Minnesota's Chippewa National Forest are scheduled to open in May, kicking off the summer recreation season, but the extended winter season may push National Forest campground opening dates back. Forest visitors are encouraged to call for updates on campgrounds and boat accesses before traveling.

(April 30, 2013) -- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. has reported net sales for the first quarter 2013 of $457 million, a 24 percent decrease from the same period in 2012. Net Income for the quarter was $28 million, compared to a net income of $58 million for the same period in 2012, a decrease of $30 million.

(April 30, 2013) -- "However, consumers’ confidence has been challenged several times over the past few months by such events as the fiscal cliff, the payroll tax hike and the sequester," said Franco. "Thus, while expectations appear to have bounced back, it is too soon to tell if confidence is actually on the mend.”

(April 30, 2013) -- Roadtrek Motorhomes has introduced its latest Class B model, the CS-Adventurous. The CS is built on the Mercedes Sprinter van and is the ultimate small motorhome for the real RVer, according to Roadtrek President Jim Hammill.

(April 30, 2013) -- Bank of the West will again host its Facebook Opening Band Contest, looking for an up-and-coming band to open at the annual Bank of the West Celebrates America concert and fireworks show, being held Friday, June 28 at Memorial Park in Omaha, Neb.

(April 30, 2013) -- Good Sam announced today that it has purchased the RV.com domain name from Dometic Group. RV.com will be used by Good Sam to make it easier for RV and outdoor lifestyle consumers to learn about everything RV, from how to select and buy an RV that suits their lifestyle, to researching and reserving a campsite, to interacting with fellow RVers, according to Good Sam Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis.

(April 29, 2013) -- "This op-ed states some of the arguments that RVDA and its allies (including NADA) have consistently made about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its confusing guidance to lenders regarding vehicle loans," said Ingrassia. "The CFPB plan could hurt credit availability for RV consumers, endanger the dealer-assisted financing model that has worked well over the years, and may have a negative impact on RV sales."

(April 29, 2013) -- NewsOK.com shares the story of how Robbers Cave State Park in Oklahoma acquired its equestrian facilities.

(April 29, 2013) -- The Texas Association of Campground Owners launched its Spring Meeting Sunday with a legislative update that highlighted the association’s efforts to protect park operators from arbitrary utility fees and unfair taxation, while strengthening their ability to implement evictions.