Month: June 2013

(June 18, 2013) -- Severe storms did a considerable amount of damage in Roane County, Tenn. overnight -- WATE-TV reports the major problem was downed trees.

(June 18, 2013) -- Planning is well underway for the Motorhome Caravan & Outdoor expo, the Covi Motorhome Caravan & Outdoor SuperShow on in Auckland, New Zealand from Sept. 20-22 at the ASB Showgrounds in Greenlane.

(June 18, 2013) -- A Father's Day barbeque turned deadly when a 52 year old was shot and killed by his neighbor, at an RV park in Midland County, Texas, reports NewsWest9.com.

(June 18, 2013) -- RVing is a great way to see the country, but it’s not easy, and preparation and practice make for a safe and exciting adventure.  In a fun, fast-paced, four-part video series James Bell, GM’s head of Consumer Affairs shares important information you need to know before you hitch your wagon.

(June 18, 2013) -- Happy Trails RV was recognized as Jayco's No. 1 overall dealer for motorized and towable RVs, as well as the No. 1 fifth wheel dealer. Trailside RV was honored as the No. 1 camping trailer dealer. Crestview RV was recognized as the No. 1 travel trailer dealer, and Richardson's RV Centers earned the No. 1 position for motorhome sales. Youngblood RV received Jayco's Founder's Award.

(June 18, 2013) -- In Volcano, W.Va., Mountwood Park director Jeremy Cross reported to the board Monday that he is looking into having the campground road paved.

(June 17, 2013) -- The Freedom Sequence automatically sheds and re-engages loads based on the programmed priority sequence. This allows the Freedom Sequence to detect extra loads and turn off loads sequentially and power them back on as programmed. It is equipped with four AC and four DC relays for wider options on load shedding.

(June 18, 2013) -- Americans' confidence in the economy declined slightly over each of the past two weeks, and is now the lowest it has been in over a month, Gallup noted. It is not clear whether this drop in confidence during the first two full weeks of June is a temporary departure from Americans' higher levels of consumer confidence measured in May, or the beginning of a downward trend, the release indicated. 

(June 18, 2013) -- May 2013 consumer prices were up 0.1 percent, which only partially retraced a 0.4 percent drop in April. "The overall consumer price index (CPI) continues to be buffeted by swings in gasoline prices, dropping sharply in April and then holding steady in May," said Ferley.

(June 17, 2013) -- Valterra Products announced today the company has gone social by developing active social networks on four major websites. The company took its first steps into the social media market to engage customers and prospective buyers.