(Dec. 23, 2011) -- KGTV San Diego says, “According to Lakeside Fire Protection District, the smoke was caused by a candle that was too close to something in the trailer."

(Dec. 23, 2011) -- Now’s the time to come up with a direct marketing game plan for 2012 and achieve it. Be proactive; engage your customers and prospects regularly to earn their business in the coming months.

(Dec. 23, 2011) -- A rezoning to make way for an RV park on less than 2 acres passed the County Commission unanimously in Sevierville, Tenn., but not without a fight from a neighbor concerned about the development’s potential impact, reports The Mountain Press.

(Dec. 23, 2011) -- Canada's real GDP was unchanged in October, falling short of market forecasts for a 0.1 percent increase. Personal consumer expenditure (PCE) rose 0.1 percent in November, below market expectations for a 0.3 percent gain.

(Dec. 23, 2011) -- There are many issues related to tire safety that are easily overlooked. One of the most commonly overlooked issues related to RV tire safety is that travel trailer tires have to checked and re-checked just as often as full size RV tires. Pedata RV Center talks about RV tire safety.

(Dec. 23, 2011) -- Mohave County is looking at five firms to build a 24-space recreational vehicle campground park in the Hualapai Mountain Park near Kingman, Ariz., reports the Mohave Valley News.

(Dec. 23, 2011) -- East Bay motorhomes dealer, Sky River RV in Dublin, Calif., will host the Bay Area RV Expo from Jan. 6 to 16.

(Dec. 23, 2011) -- Credit.com says anyone who has dreamt about hitting the road and living in an RV will want to hear how they can turn dreams into reality by listening to today's Talk Credit Radio program (accessible online).

(Dec. 23, 2011) -- Lakeville Self Storage in Lakeville, N.Y., has been selected for the 2011 Best of Lakeville Award in the Recreational Vehicle Storage category by the U.S. Commerce Association, according to a report in SouthCoastToday.com.

(Dec.22, 2011) -- Sun Communities today announced that it acquired three recreational vehicle communities, personal property and other associated intangibles for an aggregate purchase price of $25 million.