Used Roadtrek Motor Homes News for 02/03/2008



Motor Home Recall: 1994-2003 Newmar Dutch Star, Kountry Aire .
On certain class A motor homes constructed on Ford F-53TY1 and P131 motor home chassis and equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat. Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire...

Truck & Motor Home Recall: 2008 FCCC XCR; Freightliner Cascadia .
On certain trucks and motor homes chassis, incorrect fasteners may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate potentially resulting in reduced brake effectiveness. ...

UPDATE 1-Fleetwood sales tumble; warns of operating loss - Reuters

UPDATE 1-Fleetwood sales tumble; warns of operating loss
Reuters - Jan 31, 2008
N: Quote, Profile, Research), a maker of travel trailers, motor homes and manufactured housing, said on Thursday quarterly sales fell 20 percent as weakness .
Fleetwood 3Q Sales Slide, Sees Loss Houston Chronicle
Fleetwood Hits New Low on Lower Sales CNNMoney.com
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Tight times in R.I. (The Providence Journal)
PROVIDENCE EUR” Governor Carcieri is seeking to close a massive budget deficit by cutting millions from the states public colleges, diverting hundreds of elderly away from nursing homes on a voluntary basis and slashing non-school aid to cities and towns...

Rented homes must be checked for lead (Asbury Park Press)
Rented single-family homes and duplexes now have to be inspected every five years to see if they contain lead-based paint, unless they have been certified to be free of it...

Johnson Controls-Saft to Supply Lithium-Ion Batteries for SAIC Motor Corporation Ltd. (ThomasNet)
DETROIT, Jan. 15 - Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions has been selected by SAIC Motor Corporation Ltd. to supply lithium-ion batteries for its demonstration fleet of new energy vehicles. The demonstration fleet is helping to usher in a new age of extremely fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly, urban transportation in the People's Republic of China. "Fuel efficiency and reduced ...

Damon to begin producing Class C motor homes - KPCnews.com

Damon to begin producing Class C motor homes
KPCnews.com, IN - Feb 1, 2008
Elkhart-based Damon Motor Coach is introducing a new Class C motor home to its product line that's slated to debut this summer. Class C motor homes, .
Damon Announces Addition to Product Line Inside INdiana Business (press release)
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Stella Awards
Finally, this years runaway First Place Stella Award winner was Mrs. Merv Grazinski, of Oklahoma City , Oklahoma , who purchased a ne w 32-foot Winnebago motor home. On her first trip home - from an OU football game, no less - having ...

The Worlds Most Expensive Motor home
Amazing photos of the worlds most expensive motor home - Who wouldn't be tempted to travel in one of these?..

Motor Home Recall: 2005-2008 Tiffin Allegro Bus
Certain motor homes built on Freightliner chassis and equipped with ZF model 8018 steering gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. This could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from ...

Traveling By RV: Your Rental Options - American Chronicle

Traveling By RV: Your Rental Options
American Chronicle, CA - 21 hours ago
Motor homes are increasing in popularity and they are no longer reserved for the retired. Traveling by RV is a great way to reduce travel expenses, .
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Investigators seek leads on break-in at Coastal Mini Storage (New Bern Sun Journal)
Craven County sheriffs investigators have some dark surveillance video of two men stalking through a mini-storage business breaking into units and motor homes...

Pubs can be haven for motorhomes - Morning Advertiser

Pubs can be haven for motorhomes
Morning Advertiser, UK - Feb 1, 2008
It worth looking into the "28 day tenting" law which allows you to use a field for tents only (no caravans or motor homes) for up to 28 days in any year.
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More RV layoffs hit Northern Indiana - Indianapolis Star

More RV layoffs hit Northern Indiana
Indianapolis Star, United States - Feb 1, 2008
The Nappanee-based company, which manufactures motorhomes and fifth wheels, said Thursday that it eliminated 118 positions Wednesday as a result of the .
Another RV maker announces layoff Indianapolis Business Journal
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Brean to host new tourism and holiday fair - Burnham-On-Sea

Burnham-On-Sea

Brean to host new tourism and holiday fair
Burnham-On-Sea,  UK - Jan 31, 2008
Promising information about holiday homes, touring caravans, lodges, motor homes, tents and leisure accessories, it will be held at Brean Leisure Park. .
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Nissan profit up 26%, sales 18% for quarter (Detroit Free Press)
TOKYO -- Nissan reported a 26.6% jump in third-quarter profit Friday and maintained full-year forecasts, with strong sales appearing to quell concerns about a U.S. slowdown and a strong yen. Profit at Nissan Motor Co. rose to 132 billion yen ($1.24 billion) for the fiscal third quarter, from 104 billion yen the same period the previous year...

INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: State looks to build stronger work force - nwitimes.com

INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: State looks to build stronger work force
nwitimes.com, IN - Jan 31, 2008
The company previously focused on Class A motor homes. Class C motor homes are built on an automotive-manufactured van frame with an attached cab section. .
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News - Britons cut short Egypt holidays
The Motor home insurance of British Travel Agents (ABTA) says people due to fly to the resort will be allowed to rearrange it free of charge or get a refund. But Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has declined to advise against travel to ...

Motor Home Recall: 2008 Four Winds Mandalay, Presidio 360
On certain motor homes built on Freightliner chassis and equipped with Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle ...

Motor home fire claims life - KVBC

Motor home fire claims life
KVBC, NV - Jan 29, 2008
He had to move two motor homes, including the one that caught on fire, from his backyard, but Tung says he was not asked to remove both from his property In .
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Inside Detroit Autos (Detroit Free Press)
Ford Motor Co. sales might be down so far this year, but the company's crossovers continue to score double-digit gains as consumers replace their large SUVs. Ford is second to General Motors Corp. in the segment, according to Autodata Corp...

Debate over traffic data lengthens hearing process for motor-freight terminal (The Patriot-News)
The developers proposing to build a motor-freight terminal in North Middleton Twp. will continue presenting their case to the township supervisors through February...

Ford recalls 225,000 vehicles already repaired for cruise control switch (Detroit Free Press)
Ford Motor Co. said Saturday it is recalling about 225,000 vehicles that were already repaired as part of an earlier recall to address concerns about a cruise control deactivation switch...

Traveling By RV: Tips for Winter Travel - American Chronicle

Traveling By RV: Tips for Winter Travel
American Chronicle, CA - 21 hours ago
In fact, many RV owners travel by motor homes all year round, including in the winter. As previously stated, winter is a great time to travel by RV. .
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Ford Plans Another Recall to Fix Fire Hazard - Consumer Affairs

Ford Plans Another Recall to Fix Fire Hazard
Consumer Affairs - 21 hours ago
By Joe Benton The Ford Motor Co. has concluded that the recall to prevent a faulty cruise control system from erupting in flames is ineffective in almost .
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Volvo recalls 82,000 cars for problem related to stall risk (Detroit Free Press)
STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo Cars unit said Saturday it was recalling 82,000 vehicles because of a rust problem related to a part that could lead to the vehicle's engine stalling...

Rent a 23EUR˛ Class C Motor Home
Sleeping cap: 4 adults or 3 adults and 2 children Seating cap: 9 (seat belts) Generator, Rooftop Air Conditioner, 3-Burner Range W/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator/ Freezer, Shower, Baggage Compartments, Television with Built-in DVD Player ...

Two face 45 charges connected with burglaries (The Times and Democrat)
Lexington County Sheriff's Department detectives have charged a 43-year-old Swansea man and 40-year-old Pelion man with 45 crimes, including stealing motor vehicles, assault rifles and other items taken from nine homes and businesses in Lexington County...

News - Pete Doherty banned from driving
Read source on News - Pete Doherty banned from driving National fire insurance company singer Pete Doherty has been fined 300 and disqualified from driving for two months. The 27-year-old admitted two charges of driving without ...

1984 MAZDA T3500 Motor Home $30000 - Limekilns
Other 5 Speed Manual 3 Ltr Diesel. Motor Home Double bed, toilet, shower, 3 way fridge, gas stove, wardrobe, Awning, Towbar, Bullbar, excellent condition...



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