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Sebrite Corporation selects Solex's "complete package" solution

Greg Gerber — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:14:00 GMT

(Sept. 3, 2010) -- “Solex is basically able to provide us with a total package for financing recreational vehicles,” said Hamm. “We can go from the front end credit investigation, submit to lenders, and do all the back-end functions once the loans are approved -- the document prep, contracts, and such -- all in the same system.”

Two webinars set to help dealers close more sales

Greg Gerber — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:00:00 GMT

(Sept. 2, 2010) -- "Are your sales getting better or worse?" asks Chad Carr, owner of Rainmaker Consulting. "It is still very tough out there, but there are things you can start doing immediately to increase your sales. There are dealers who are selling more today than ever in their history and we have clients who are reporting their most profitable years."

Drew Industries expands RV product line

Greg Gerber — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:55:00 GMT

(Sept. 2, 2010) -- "The acquisitions of these new products and services continue our history of successfully increasing our RV content per unit, a critical component of our long-term strategy," said Fred Zinn, president and CEO of Drew Industries. The initial cost of these transactions aggregated less than $1 million, which was paid from available cash. Future royalties on the RVLOCK will be based on sales."

Maryland campers ordered to evacuate

Greg Gerber — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:50:00 GMT

(Sept. 2, 2010) -- Depending on damage done by Hurricane Earl, Assateague Island National Seashore hopes to reopen the campground Saturday, WBOC reported. At the Maryland state park in the northern part of the island, natural resources officials so far are asking campers with plans to arrive there by Thursday to delay their trip until further notice.

Massachussets campers intend to ride out approaching hurricane

Greg Gerber — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:44:00 GMT

(Sept. 2, 2010) -- According to Lisa Gufstafson, manager of Campers Haven RV park, three people cancelled their weekend reservations and a few of the camp's 230 seasonal residents left early. But most were keeping a close watch on weather reports, planning to stay through the storm, but prepared to leave if conditions were too difficult, the Cape Cod Times reported.

Beaudry RV aids Mission of Mercy

Greg Gerber — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:40:00 GMT

(Sept. 2, 2010) -- The deal resulted in a discounted cost for a 2011 Monaco Diplomat. The special consideration on pricing allowed Mission of Mercy to purchase a second RV in order to expand their services. The RVs will be transformed into mobile medical vans that will include patient exam rooms, a patient education area and an on-site pharmacy according to the charity.

New secure RV storage center opens in Ohio

Greg Gerber — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:35:00 GMT

(Sept. 2, 2010) -- Access Outdoor Storage provides secure and accessible parking for boats, recreational vehicles (RVs), cars, travel trailers, campers, motor homes, and trucks. of all sizes The new facility in Cleveland is completely lighted and fenced, with gated keypad access offered to customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

AAA expects 10 percent increase in Labor Day travel

Greg Gerber — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:28:00 GMT

(Sept. 2, 2010) -- AAA today projected the number of Americans traveling this Labor Day holiday weekend will increase 9.9 percent from 2009, with approximately 34.4 million travelers taking a trip at least 50 miles away from home. Last year, 31.3 million Americans traveled during the Labor Day holiday.

Federal judge rules Monaco insurers not liable due to bankruptcy

Greg Gerber — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:13:00 GMT

(Sept. 2, 2010) -- Henry and Donna Rosciti and Henry Rosciti Jr. had sued Pennsylvania-based American International Group Insurance Company alleging that the bankrupt Monaco Coach Corp., sold them a defective mobile home and then failed to repair it, which caused one of the plaintiffs to become ill from toxic mold. A federal judge ruled they couldn't collect on excess insurance policies because Monaco was unable to cover its self-insurance claims.

How the government screwed up the RV market

Greg Gerber — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:54:00 GMT

(Sept. 2, 2010) -- In writing an article about the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Washington Independent reporter Annie Lowry said she wound up learning a bit about the market for recreational vehicles and one of the very unintended consequences of Hurricane Katrina: How the federal government screwed up the American market for RVs.

Camper describes terrifying ordeal at Minnesota state park

Greg Gerber — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:49:00 GMT

(Sept. 2, 2010) -- "It was terrifying. It was very scary, I didn't know what to do," Watson told KTTC-TV. "I mean, we stay and take the chance of somebody with a gun who's not afraid to shoot at police, what are they going to do with us? Or go up the hill and take the chance of being shot by the police because they don't know that we're innocent people."

Gripd.com lists top four mobile applications

Greg Gerber — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:48:00 GMT

(Sept. 2, 2010) -- Some applications are extremely effective in helping people plan trips and improve their travel experience. Gripd.com, a company that develops web and iPhone applications nationwide, spent several months testing various apps on each platform to see which ones make the website's top four travel apps accessible by people who own an iPhone, Blackberry or Android phone.

Initial jobless claims fall further

Greg Gerber — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:58:00 GMT

(Sept. 2, 2010) -- "Today’s decline is modestly encouraging and, with the previous week’s sizeable drop, will continue to lend some support to the argument that the level of claims in earlier weeks may have been distorted by the layoff of temporary census workers," said Janzen. "With that said, despite a dip in the most recent week, the level of claims on a four-week moving-average basis remains uncomfortably high."

Pace International introduces pay-as-you-go satellite TV for RVs

Greg Gerber — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:49:00 GMT

(Sept. 2, 2010) -- Winnebago Industries is the first manufacturer to offer the new DISH Network Mobile HD program that allows RV owners to pay month-by-month, only when they want to watch satellite TV programming. Subscribers purchase the receivers outright; there are no contracts, no equipment to return and no activation fees.

Winnebago Industries appoints new western area sales manager

Greg Gerber — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:41:00 GMT

(Sept. 2, 2010) -- Ryan Roske has been promoted to western area sales manager by Winnebago Industries. He replaces Larry Gram who retired after more than 30 years with the company.

Online job demand declines in August

Greg Gerber — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:36:00 GMT

(Sept. 2, 2010) -- “Labor demand continues to struggle to post gains month after month,” said Shelp. “During the last few months, gains in online job demand one month have been partially offset by dips in the following month. But the good news is that overall job demand is still maintaining a modest upward trend for both the nation and most states."

Consumer confidence shows slight gain in August

Greg Gerber — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:22:00 GMT

(Sept. 2, 2010) -- “Consumer confidence posted a modest gain in August, the result of an improvement in consumers’ short-term outlook," said Franco. "Consumers’ assessment of current conditions, however, was less favorable as employment concerns continue to weigh heavily on consumers’ attitudes.

Personal income and spending rose in July

Greg Gerber — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:16:00 GMT

(Sept. 2, 2010) -- Personal consumer expenditure (PCE) in July rose a slightly stronger than expected 0.4 percent following no change in June. Expectations had been for a slightly weaker 0.3 percent gain. Personal income rose as well although by a more moderate 0.2 percent after remaining unchanged in June.

Newmar launches 2011 fifth wheel products

Greg Gerber — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:04:00 GMT

(Sept. 2, 2010) -- Due to dealer and customer input, Newmar has resurrected their legacy towable brands of Kountry Star and Kountry Aire, replacing the Cypress and Torrey Pine brands respectively. In addition, the toy hauler brand, X‐Aire has gone through significant changes for 2011.

Thetford named top RVAA supplier

Greg Gerber — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:02:00 GMT

(Sept. 1, 2010) -- The award is based on how RVAA distributor members rated performance in 14 categories, including marketing, philosophy, delivery, product warranty and customer service.

Dometic recognized for contributions to the Elkhart community

Greg Gerber — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:51:00 GMT

(Sept. 1, 2010) -- Dometic promised 241 jobs between its Elkhart and LaGrange facilities but has created almost 400, just over 300 of those in Elkhart. Dometic was third highest in investment dollars among the companies honored at the meeting, spending $6.8 million in equipment and facilities.

Oregon RV resort breaks ground on new community center

Greg Gerber — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:33:00 GMT

(Sept. 1, 2010) -- Once a component of the harbor’s $5.8-million Phase III expansion at Winchester Bay RV Resort, plans originally called for a 16,000-square-foot recreation hall. But during the government review and approval process, campground staff downsized the plans to a 2,400-square-foot building, the Umpqua Post reported.

Developer breaks ground for big RV park in Australia

Greg Gerber — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:23:00 GMT

(Sept. 1, 2010) -- RV Homebase will offer residents unlimited access to $3 million worth of RV-focused services, including a high tech van wash, a happy hour hut, outdoor kitchen and a 25-meter swimming pool. A bowls rink, hobby workshop, half-court tennis, fitness centre, three-hole pitch and putt golf course, off-leash dog area, dance floor and walking trails will also be incorporated into the plan., the Fraser Coast Chronicle reported.

Arizona residents force referendum on RV park plans

Greg Gerber — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:13:00 GMT

(Sept. 1, 2010) -- Candy Blakeslee, of the Protect Our Rural Lifestyle Referendum political action committee, said she submitted 446 signatures, well above the 188 minimum to qualify the referendum for an upcoming ballot, the Sun Shopper reported. The committee wants to overturn council approval to rezone 17 acres to allow Kampgrounds of America to open an RV park in Chino Valley with 32 cabins and 119 campsites.

Approaching hurricane forces campground closures

Greg Gerber — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:09:00 GMT

(Sept. 1, 2010) -- As Hurricane Earl bears down on the east coast, the National Park Service announced it will close the Ocracoke Visitor Center and campgrounds at Ocracoke, Frisco, Cape Point and Oregon Inlet starting at noon today, the Virginia Pilot reported.