(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.
5 firms vie for RV park in Hualapai Mountains
(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.
Sky River RV announces the Bay Area RV Expo starting Jan. 6
(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.
Talk Credit Radio explores: "Can you afford to become a full-time RVer?"
(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).
New York’s Lakeville Self Storage wins U.S. Commerce Association award
(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.
Sun Communities announces acquisition of 3 RV communities
(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.
FMCA announces 2012 event schedule
(Dec. 22, 2011) -- Some 2,400 motorhomes are expected to gather at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in August for the Family Motor Coach Association's 2012 convention. Motorhomers also can look forward to nine FMCA regional rallies next year.
RVM Promotions appoints national sales manager
(Dec. 22, 2011) -- RVM Promotions has appointed Jay Perrett as their new national sales manager. In this role, Perrett will lead the direct marketing sales for RV dealers around the country.
Calaveras Big Trees State Park re-opens
(Dec. 22, 2011) -- Calaveras Big Trees State Park reopened to the public this week, thanks to the hard work of a number of work crews. Although the North Grove area of the park will now be open to the public, the rest of the park will be closed until spring as it usually is during winter.
U.S. GDP growth downgraded
(Dec. 22, 2011) -- The downward revision to GDP growth as a whole was largely accounted for by a downward revision to consumer spending growth to 1.7 percent from the 2.3 percent second estimate and the first estimate of a 2.4 percent gain. This was largely accounted for by lower spending on services than previously reported, Janzen explained.