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Thor Industries says 1Q profit surges on cost cuts CNBC Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ecreation vehicle maker Thor Industries Inc. said its profit more than quadrupled in the fiscal first quarter, lifted by cost cutting measures and a modest increase in RV sales. RV makers like Thor have been hit hard during the recession, which gutted demand for the highly discretionary vehicles. More ![]()
Change shadows Rocky Mountain National Park USA Today Share ![]() ![]() ![]()
John Mack hopped out of his government-issue Ford Escape one recent November day and confirmed that a lone wind-toppled tree between campsites at Glacier Basin Campground at Rocky Mountain National Park was a lodgepole pine killed by pine beetles. Mack, natural resources branch chief at Rocky Mountain National Park, pointed to pockets of dead trees amid the lush green lodgepoles uphill of the campground. The pine beetles, he said, are now eating their way into forests on the east side of the park after laying waste to forests on its west side. More RV center in Grapevine, Texas, campground makes the grade Fort Worth Star-Telegram Share ![]() ![]() ![]()
It's been swamped and it's been battered. But the city-owned Vineyards Campground & Cabins in Grapevine, Texas, has emerged triumphant, getting itself named one of only two such RV and campground operations in Texas to receive an "A" rating in a national survey. A total of 31 nationwide made the grade; most are privately operated. More Hopkins nVISION tire pressure monitoring system for RVers RV Business Share ![]() ![]() ![]()
One of the biggest dangers a motorist faces is a tire blowout — and it's magnified whenever you’re towing another vehicle or a trailer. Since many tire failures are caused by low air pressure, knowing beforehand when a tire is losing air can eliminate this potential catastrophe. At the very least, it can save a driver money because under-inflated tires wear prematurely. More National Park Service signs pact on cooperation for wilderness conservation MotorHome Magazine Share ![]() ![]() ![]()
International wilderness conservation received a major boost at the World Wilderness Congress in Merida, Mexico. Representatives from Mexico, Canada and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding creating a framework for future cooperation and coordination among the three nations for wilderness conservation. "This is a historic moment for the National Park Service and one that is long overdue" said Jon Jarvis, director of the National Park Service. More Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Softshells Backpacker Magazine Share ![]() ![]() ![]()
Whether you're skiing, snowshoeing, running, or hiking this winter, grab one of these softshells. Soak up the sun, for instance, in this windproof ARC'TERYX pullover. Testers soaked up UV radiation while wearing this hoodie in the high country, and they say the color added 10°F of warmth in bright sun–a key gain while skiing or mountaineering in windy but not bitter conditions. More End of the line for RV maker: Country Coach to be liquidated KVAL-TV Share ![]() ![]() ![]()
It's the end of the line at Country Coach. A federal bankruptcy judge ordered the RV manufacturer convert from Chapter 11 proceedings to company enter Chapter 7 liqudation and sell off its assets to pay back an $8.5 million loan to Wells Fargo. More RV dealers say "yes" to online sales PR Log Share ![]() ![]() ![]()
Vision Selling Systems (www.VisionSellingSystems.com) announced that RV dealers in Arizona and California have added Vision’s real-time interactive negotiation software to their websites. Vision's Easy Offer banner alerts online shoppers that they can negotiate price and agree to sales terms right online from the dealer's Web site. More
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