Month: September 2013

(Sept. 10, 2013) -- Walmart allows RV camping at many store parking lots, but the W. 11th Avenue location in Eugene isn't one of them, reports KVAL. According to manager Catrina Luther, the store does not want customers to feel unsafe.

(Sept. 10, 2013) -- On Friday, a 45-year-old Neillsville man was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $5,000 after pleading guilty to concealing assets after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in June, reports the Marshfield News-Herald.

(Sept. 10, 2013) -- “The Camper Packer was designed for both campsite and long-term truck camper storage,” said Torklift International General Manager Jay Taylor. “At first glance, they appear to be regular saw horses, but they aren’t. These storage stands fold up for easy storage and they are rated at 6,000 pounds per pair.”

(Sept. 10, 2013) -- TriMas Corporation has announced that it is commencing an offering of 3,750,000 shares of its common stock in a public offering. The underwriters will have a 30-day option from the date of the offering to purchase up to an additional 562,500 shares.

(Sept. 10, 2013) -- Wind Cave National Park recently requested approval from the Washington office of the National Park Service to increase cave tour fees and fees at the Elk Mountain Campground, reports the Rapid City Journal.

(Sept. 10, 2013) -- Kyle Spilker's procrastination in fixing the broken air conditioner in his camper paid off, reports the Omaha World-Herald. He won a free unit from manufacturer Coleman Mach, along with a $500 gift card to Apache Camper Center in Roca, Neb.

(Sept. 10, 2013) -- “Consumers continue to migrate toward trailers that can be towed by smaller vehicles,” said Hermon. “Our goal was to bring to market a line of midprofile fifth wheels that combine lightweight laminated construction with the types of amenities buyers are demanding at a price point that distinguishes ElkRidge as a value line for dealers.”

(Sept. 10, 2013) -- The Devcon Group has announced the launch of a Class A motorcoach resort. The Fountains of St. Augustine Premier Motorcoach Resort in St. Augustine, Fla., will be unveiled at the 44th Annual Pennsylvania RV & Camping Show in Hershey, Pa., from Sept. 11-15.

(Sept. 10, 2013) -- Forest Service officials in Vermont have announced the continued operation of three popular campgrounds on the Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF): Chittenden Brook, Moosalamoo, and Silver Lake Campgrounds. They will remain open through the Columbus Day weekend.

(Sept. 10, 2013) -- In addition to the display, Starcraft will be hosting a 50th anniversary celebration for dealers complete with a live band, door prizes and hors d'oeuvres. The celebration will take place on Sept. 17 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the display. This dealer celebration is part of a yearlong 50th anniversary campaign for Starcraft.