Month: June 2013

(June 26, 2013) -- Christmas Pines Campground in Auburn has raised more than $70,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation over the last 12 years. After Saturday's event, the campground added another $13,000 to that total, reports the Republican & Herald.

(June 26, 2013) -- A portion of the Las Vegas Bay Campground at Lake Mead National Recreation Area is receiving a $200,000 renovation.

(June 26, 2013) -- “We have closings set for five KOA campgrounds for this summer alone,” Fairlee said. “By the end of August, we will have re-sold as many KOAs as we did in all of 2012.”

(June 26, 2013) -- Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) announced that the group will host its 90th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond, Ore. The dates for the event will be Aug. 13-16, 2014.

(June 26, 2013) -- The company expects to open the new supercenter in the Toledo area in early 2014 with a large selection of RV manufacturers and product line and to hire about 25 to 30 new employees to reinforce their sales, service and support needs for this local dealership and accessory store, said Lemonis.

(June 25, 2013) -- United Shade is rolling in new equipment to help it meet the growing demand from RV manufacturers for two of its roller shade products, the company announced today. In another indication of an improving RV market and its market share growth, United Shade continues to add personnel dedicated to roller shade production.

(June 25, 2013) -- "The article is a valuable resource for information on the dangers of under-charging or over-charging flooded lead acid batteries and the detrimental effects they can have on battery life," said Hatfield. "Battery owners looking to get the most out of their investment will find useful tips and insight regarding battery charging and maintenance in this latest IOTA technical reference."

(June 25, 2013) -- Thirteen new speakers have been confirmed for the 2013 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo. Five new presenters are in the Sales Track alone, according to Julianne Ryan Ryder, marketing communications specialist for RVDA.

(June 25, 2013) -- On Thursday night, Torklift International was named the Best Place to Work in Washington State, the company announced today. Seattle Business Magazine hosted the event that drew nearly 1,000 people and hundreds of contenders for the honor.

(June 25, 2013) -- “We’ve listened to our dealers,” said General Manager Tom Montague. “They’ve highlighted the need for manufacturers to find new ways to communicate, foster relationships, promote and train on the brands we offer.”