(Dec. 19, 2012) -- "Most manufacturers spend more on comforters than they do on the mattresses themselves," said Mater. "And many of the mattresses that ship with RVs are designed for residential use and can't withstand the temperature extremes that are often encountered when RVs are used and stored."

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- The former motorhome of NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon has been listed on eBay for $395,000, reports Tireball.Com Sports Media.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- For example, people can create portable heaters using a coffee can, toilet paper and rubbing alcohol. What if the refrigerator goes out? A temporary cooling system can be created out of two pots, a washcloth and some sand. A water purification system can be made out of two bowls, some plastic wrap and a pebble.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- What makes the new lamps visually remarkable is a smoothly illuminated outer band that surrounds a central LED array that remains unlit during standard tail light operation, Johnson explained. The dual-function outer ring brightens and the central LED array lights only during stop and turn functions.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- The Beaver Dam Campground in Berwick was thrust into the national spotlight earlier this month after receiving an all-around ‘A’ grade based on surveys submitted by more than 30,000 consumers, writes Foster's Daily Democrat.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- On the Manufacturing.net site, Laurie Keyser Brunner, President of MainStream Management, LLC, says that the best of U.S. manufacturers can compete with—and beat—the cost of overseas production. All it requires is a change in attitude and policy.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- The 2013 North Dakota State Park annual vehicle permit is available and features the 30th anniversary of the Fort Ransom State Park Sodbusters event, the North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department has announced.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- Cadigan is responsible for building and maintaining strong relations with Manheim’s partners across the industry. He will lead Manheim’s strategic efforts to develop, promote and establish consistent standards, processes and policies that achieve business objectives and further the industry.  

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- A tourism lecturer tells the New Zealand Herald that a marketing campaign encouraging Chinese tourists to rough it in New Zealand holiday parks might struggle to attract a big market because Chinese tourists prefer guided tours.

(Dec. 19, 2012) -- Recently Pat Patterson, The Racing Guy, visited MCD to have American Duo Day/Night Shades installed in his motorcoach. While at the factory, he took a tour of the facility and interviewed MCD owner Dave Townsley. They talked about the evolution of MCD Innovations, the new MCD factory campus and Dave’s involvement in different forms of racing over the years.