(Jan. 3, 2012) -- Campers have already begun making reservations for campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Larimer County. Crews are making repairs at the campsites, ensuring most sites will be ready for the spring rush, reports ReporterHerald.com.
Roadpro offers 12-volt portable stove
(Jan. 3, 2012) -- This handy portable stove warms food up to 300 degrees and is easy to bring along. It can be used to heat most kinds of pre-cooked food, and is ideal for stews, beans, chops, rice meals and other hot dishes.
Fresno County park can’t catch a break
(Jan. 3, 2012) -- This fall, a group of volunteers made it their mission to spruce up the long-neglected Lost Lake Park, doing things like painting the entrance station and surveying the campgrounds. But their vision is now on hold after a freak windstorm blew through the Valley Dec. 1, causing a surprising amount of damage, reports the Fresno Bee.
Fibrenew offers post-holiday cleaning tips
(Jan. 3, 2012) -- "We see a big increase in the damage of leather furniture this time of year with all the holiday parties," said Wilson. "Clumsy guests cause damage, but the worst disasters are caused by homeowners who don’t know the best ways to clean up a mess and repair a problem."
Palm Harbor to unveil "net zero" park model in Florida
(Jan. 3, 2012) -- Palm Harbor Homes plans to showcase a solar powered park model at next week’s Florida RV SuperShow that is so energy efficient and so well insulated that its buyers will never have to worry about electricity bills.
Sunny Brook RV Resort earns fourth consecutive "A" rating
(Jan. 3, 2012) -- Campers who participated in GuestRated.com’s annual online surveys gave South Haven Sunny Brook RV Resort all around “A” ratings for the fourth year in a row. There are only a dozen campgrounds in the country that have achieved that kind of track record since the survey program was launched four years ago, MacKinnon said.
Priority One dealers get free access to NADA value guides
(Jan. 3, 2012) -- “Most of our dealers are currently paying to access NADA’s on-line vehicle pricing guide or paying for the quarterly books to perform their book-outs, so we wanted to take that cost burden away from our valued dealers,” said Lorraine Mariotti, vice president of lending.
Eau Claire County, Wis.: online reservation system temporarily down
(Jan. 3, 2012) -- For the time being, if you want to reserve a spot at a popular Eau Claire County campground, you'll have to do it the old-fashioned way, reports WQOW.
Canadian, U.S. manufacturing sectors grow in December
(Jan. 3, 2012) -- "This increase is encouraging given indications that the euro zone is likely in recession and that the U.S. continues to experience modest growth," said Ferley. The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded for the 29th consecutive month in December, and the pace of growth accelerated to its highest level in six months.
Central Indiana RV show to be held Jan. 7-15
(Jan. 3, 2012) -- The Indianapolis Star reports that the newest and largest selection of travel trailers, motorhomes, fifth wheels and tent campers will be on display at the 44th Annual Indy RV Expo, being held Jan. 7-15 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.