(Jan. 4, 2011) -- "We published a trial issue last December to test the waters, and it was well received," said Polk. "At the time my thoughts were to publish the e-magazine quarterly, but with the level of interest the first issue received we made the decision to distribute it monthly.”
Greg Gerber
Recipe of the Week: Sheila’s cheesy potato soup
(Jan. 4, 2011) -- This week's recipe is for Sheila's cheesy potato soup. Sheila Boggess from Prairie Hill, Texas, submitted this week’s recipe. She said camping with neighbors in their pop-up RV is still one of her favorite memories.
Plane crashes into Texas KOA
(Jan. 4, 2012) -- Nobody was injured when a single-engine airplane crashed Tuesday afternoon coming to a rest at a camping cabin at the San Angelo KOA Kampground near Lake Nasworthy, the Standard-Times reported.
Clean Seal, Uni-Grip celebrate 20-year partnership
(Jan. 4, 2011) -- For 20 years, Clean Seal, Inc. and Uni-Grip, Inc. have partnered together to bring a full line of grip seal products to the recreation vehicle, truck, bus and marine industries, among others.
Colorado dealer joins American Coach network
(Jan. 4, 2011) -- Transwest RV, in Frederick, Colo., serves Colorado and Wyoming and will be carrying American Revolution and American Eagle lines. Transwest will also be an authorized American Coach service center.
KOA offers camping options on Lake Okeechobee
(Jan. 4, 2011) -- “We were obviously sorry to hear that our Pahokee/Lake Okeechobee Outpost KOA will be closing at the end of January,” said Gast, who noted Lake Okeechobee campers still have two other KOA options among the 24 Kampgrounds of America locations in Florida.
Tents For Troops expands network
(Jan. 4, 2012) -- Tents for Troops, the nationwide network of RV parks and campgrounds offering complimentary camping to active military and their families, added nearly 40 new park participants after addressing attendees at the Outdoor Hospitality Conference in Savannah, Ga.
Carriage RV goes to auction block
(Jan. 3, 2012) -- Myron Bowling Auctioneers, based in Hamilton, Ohio, posted on their website this weekend that they will be handling the auction of Carriage RV's assets by order of a secured creditor. The auction is set for Feb. 9 at 9 a.m. with inspection of materials taking place Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Registration opens for PRVCA distance learning classes
(Jan. 3, 2012) -- The first course, held online through Northampton Community College in partnership with the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association, delves into the workings of a typical RV dealership service center and exposes the student to the skills necessary to function within a dealership environment.
Torklfift introduces Quick Disconnect StableLoad suspension upgrade
(Jan. 3, 2012) -- "The Quick Disconnect StableLoad is adjustable and puts the overload leaf spring to work much sooner while stabilizing the suspension and the truck's load," Taylor said. "Airbags are not required for use with this suspension upgrade and if you have airbags, this will allow you to lower your airbag pressure, thus preserving your airbags."