(Jan. 4, 2012) -- The Seguin Gazette-Enterprise reports that a propane stove may be to blame for a fire that sparked inside a mobile home at Guadalupe County's Geronimo RV Park Monday morning.
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New Year’s Day parade a ‘treat’ for California RV park residents
(Jan. 4, 2012) -- The Desert Trails New Year's Day Parade returned this year. Residents of the Desert Trails RV Park in El Centro lined its roads to greet the parade as it snaked through the park on Sunday, reports the Imperial Valley Press.
Sales up over 40 percent for Little Guy Worldwide
(Jan. 4, 2012) -- "Our customers are truly evangelists for the teardrop camping lifestyle and for the Little Guy Line of lightweight campers. They've traded-in 6 miles per gallon and a forty foot ball and chain for a 500 pound camper that sets up in sixty seconds and can be towed by the smallest car on the market."
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."
Hillbridge Group to provide PR for Virginia Campground Association
(Jan. 3, 2011) -- The Hillbridge Group will represent the Virginia Campground Association in all matters pertaining to legislative and regulatory policies. This new partnership will enable the VCA to build a strong government affairs program that will better position them in the legislative process.
Motorhome values fall, towables rise at auctions
(Jan. 3, 2012) -- Wholesale used motorhome prices at the major auctions have dropped $727 dollars (2 percent) on average. But, towables, including travel trailers, fifth wheels, and camping trailers, actually rose a little, up $386, a bit over 4 percent.
Trapper will be cited, dog owners may be charged after trap incident
(Jan. 3, 2012) -- A trapper will be sited for having his traps too close to the Crazy Creek Campground in Hamilton, after they caught two dogs. But the pet owners may also face charges for removing the traps, reports The Missoulian.
Wyoming county considers rules for RVs
(Jan. 3, 2012) -- During today's meeting, Teton County commissioners were slated to review rules that would allow campground owners to bring controversial recreational park trailers onto their land indefinitely, reports the Jackson Hole News & Guide.