Month: August 2013

(Aug. 9, 2013) -- Main Street's investment in Southern RV consists of $14.6 million in first lien, senior secured term debt, of which $3.3 million is a first lien mortgage loan, and a $2.2 million direct equity investment.

(Aug. 9, 2013) -- Manufacturers drew more than 17 percent more space for the 2014 show compared to the 2013 show drawing. “Our manufacturer members continue to show confidence in the SuperShow as a quality selling event," said Wilson. "With the amount of space purchased, 2014 should be a banner year for the show and the industry as a whole."

(Aug. 9, 2013) -- Now 40 percent brighter than previous models, the FriLight Classic 8400 12-volt LED Light from SalVinCo features a rocker switch. Each light includes an energy efficient 15 SMD G4 LED bulb, which is equivalent to a 12-15 watt halogen bulb.

(Aug. 9, 2013) -- July 2103’s Canadian labor report provided a significant downside surprise with the number of employed falling by 39,400 in the month. This followed a steady print in June and may be in part a correction following the oversized surge in employment in May of 95,000, RBC Economics reported today.

(Aug. 8, 2013) -- Mark Twain National Forest has temporarily closed campgrounds in south-central Missouri due to Aug. 6, 2013 flash flooding. According to the National Weather Service, between 10-14 inches of rain fell between Aug. 2 and Aug. 7 in south central Missouri.

(Aug. 8, 2013) -- The Douglas Ranger District of the Coronado National Forest will offer fuelwood (predominantly ponderosa pine and Douglas fir) to the public at Rustler Park Campground beginning Aug. 16, 2013.

(Aug. 8, 2013) -- Fastec Industrial Corp. (FIC) is recalling 2,864,670 model 43610, 40610, and 44610 door locks with a keyed paddle handle and deadbolt for use in recreational vehicles. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt in locks with certain key codes.

(Aug. 8, 2013) -- A few weeks ago, a fire at Resthaven RV & Mobile Home Park in Paso Robles destroyed two structures, including a fifth wheel, reports KSBY. When CAL FIRE arrived, there was a water issue. But the park's owner says water was available and the hydrants were working.

(Aug. 8, 2013) -- WSBT-TV writes that people were already stopping by the grounds of the RV/MH Hall of Fame earlier this week wondering what was going on. Since Sunday, crews have been setting up what Matt Rose expects to be one of the better Midwest RV Super Shows in recent years.

(Aug. 8, 2013) -- In 1979, Barth moved to Indiana to form his own company, Julius Barth & Associates, Inc. , which he and his wife owned from 1986 to 2009, when it was sold to Burlington Graphic Systems. His firm served many of the largest and most successful RV companies in the community, pioneering many new concepts in exterior graphics and design for RV’s, boats, and other outdoor leisure products.