Month: August 2013

(Aug. 14, 2013) -- The Texas Tribune reports that drought conditions have forced the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to turn off water service to Guadalupe River State Park's three campgrounds and restrooms on most weekdays.

(Aug. 14, 2013) -- Campers at the Rinehart Campground in Ritchie County had a rude awakening Tuesday morning when a flash flood swept through the area, reports WDTV.

(Aug. 14, 2013) -- High flood waters on the morning of Aug. 8 caused Roaring River State Park to evacuate the campgrounds. Several campers managed to evacuate with all their belongings, but some were less fortunate, writes the Monett Times.

(Aug. 14, 2013) -- EverGreen LLC, Inc., announced today that Jim Hickey has been appointed regional sales manager of its Midwest region. He will be selling the new Bay Hill fifth wheel, and will be in charge of all sales activities and retail training within the Midwestern United States.

(Aug. 14, 2013) -- A public dedication ceremony for the new Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 16. Gov. Nathan Deal will speak at the 11 a.m. event, and guests are invited to enjoy the park’s beach, boat ramps, playground and trails afterward.

(Aug. 14, 2013) -- “MCD will increase its overall production capacity by some 400 percent over the next six months,” said Townsley. “The newest RV product line from MCD, the GOLD Series Shade System, introduced in 2012, has been wildly accepted by OEMs across the country."

(Aug. 14, 2013) -- The ToyLok line of advanced security products feature a retractable cable system with tamper resistant design and is designed for securing outdoor valuables when not in use.

(Aug. 14, 2013) -- It has been more than two and a half years and tens of thousands of miles since the Anderson children lived in a traditional home. For Elizabeth, 16; Ethan, 14; and Grace, 12, it should seem like a long time. But, to them, it feels like yesterday. "I think RVing has really helped me grow as a person, and it has made all of us more comfortable with ourselves and more confident as teenagers," Elizabeth said.

(Aug. 14, 2013) -- Air brakes are a great safety feature on a motorhome. They don't come cheap, especially if they are disc and anti-lock. They are just one of the many reasons that you pay more for a quality motorhome but they are one of the items that make a lot of sense and have terrific value for the dollars spent.

(Aug. 14, 2013) -- Columbia Northwest has filed a recall notice with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall Somerset Niagara camping trailers to fix a problem in which the 14-inch wheels have become disengaged from the hub. The problem could have occurred at the factory or at the dealership where the trailers were sold.