Junkmans Gems Nov 21, 2009
Probably the most exciting happening on the trip was when brother Jack caught a paper towel on fire in the camper, then preceded to throw it in the trash. It was between the door and me, so I was glad when we got it put out. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Explosion flattens Calwood home Nov 17, 2009
A pickup truck parked near the house had a camper top blown off. Search dogs were brought in to the scene. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Record-setting rain swamps Arkansas towns, farms Oct 31, 2009
Pulaski County Coroner Garland Camper said Friday that a man in North Little Rock was found in a submerged vehicle and was pronounced dead at a hospital. The victim, Kenny Raines, 50, had driven into the high water on Thursday night, police said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
The Road Crew Oct 25, 2009
The parent company, A La Carte, was started more than 40 years ago by Herman Appel, who began by driving a small truck with a camper and re-heating pre-packaged food at construction sites. The company now has about 90 trucks in its fleet, which it leases to operators who often start a business within a matter of weeks, and usually with just a four-figure investment. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
How to test for bad shocks Oct 24, 2009
I also have a pop-up camper that I pull with the 4Runner on occasion. I just made a trip from Colorado up to Minnesota pulling the camper ... I also have a pop-up camper that I pull with the 4Runner on occasion. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gunman Robs Tierrasanta Ice Cream Shop Oct 21, 2009
The bandit, described as a roughly 5-foot-7-inch man in his early to mid- 30s, fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, possibly in a bluish-gray Toyota Tacoma pickup truck with a camper shell, SDPD Detective Gary Hassen said. Copyright 2009 by City News Service. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Upcoming city events are listed Oct 7, 2009
A guided walk featuring interpretive stops along the greenway begins at 6 p.m. Campers will be treated to a delicious outdoor grilled dinner, including a sampling of Dutch-oven cooking, followed by smores and campfire stories ... Campers supply their own tents and equipment ... The $40 fee covers up to four campers per tent ($10 more for each additional camper). (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
How city brewed itself a future Oct 7, 2009
In 2006, 23,515 Elkhart County residents out of a total 118,929 employed people worked in motorhome, travel trailer and camper manufacturing industries, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The figure equates to about 20 percent of the county's workforce. (MSNBC -- International)
Barron County Sheriff's Dept. Dispatch Center (Chetek area calls) Oct 1, 2009
1:14 p.m., Prairie Lake caller reported a camper pulled across the lawn of his neighbor, who is not home. Officer advised. (Chetek Alert, WI)
What would you do with $1.9 million? Sep 30, 2009
BLN wrote on Sep 26, 2009 2:46 PM:" Well, $1.9 million actually isn't that much in today's society, but it is still a substantial bonus! Our mortgage would get paid off, stat. I would buy my husband a brand new truck and give him the green light to get the camper he's had his eye on. A sweet vacation would be in there somewhere also. The rest would be invested, saved, in various venues, and a percentage would be ear-marked for gifts (church, family, college, etc). How much will this lady really... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Ancient journey: Athlete follows Native American route by paddling, hiking ... Sep 26, 2009
Met George, the Department of Natural Resources person responsible for the campgrounds, and Tim from Cadillac, my neighboring camper. Tim was very kind offering coals for my fire and a tarp for my tent. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Huge crowd leaves fans questioning value of standing-room 'party pass' in new Cowboys Stadium Sep 23, 2009
Take time out from that to fix your place up a bit, and you'll be a happy camper. Instead of cluttering your house with harmful household cleansers, use these ten tips to make your own. (FOX61, CT)
Mo. man builds his own pickup truck from scrap Sep 16, 2009
Bolton is already considering his next project: a made-from-scratch camper. Information from: Hannibal Courier-Post, http://www. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Blog helps homeless woman's turnaround Sep 12, 2009
"I was left with a truck and this camper, which I was going to sell but coincidentally this happened to me," she said. "I thought, 'Well, I have this.' ". (CNN)
Personalized Pl8s: Some fun facts, history Aug 31, 2009
He had a camper on the truck full of tools and supplies, and if the end of the world happened, he was ready for it, Waldron said. Jim Evans. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Paper Radio: Gypsy, a rare cat Aug 19, 2009
She was also a good camper and adapted well to tent camping. She loved to explore new places. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
HELL IS OTHER PARENTS Aug 16, 2009
When Kogan finally gets to the camp, a counselor refuses to let the baby take a nap in the cabin because a camper seeing him "might get homesick." Kogan is at her best when chronicling small minds making stupid, compassion-free decisions. She's also excellent at chronicling what life is like when you don't have quite enough money to make Manhattan life easy: Her five-person family (plus one un-housebroken dog) lives in a shabby two-bedroom they expected to move out of in a year. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Hunt Smart - Fish Hard Aug 13, 2009
It had been a while before my wife and I was able to take the camper to James River State Park ... The camper is loaded and we head off for the State Park ... I back the camper into the spot and now it was time to set the camper up. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Our view: Caribou case Aug 10, 2009
"C'mon!" at the truck hauling a camper and tooling along at 45 -- maybe 50 -- along the arm. "Hey tourist, how 'bout if we all get there sometime today?". (Anchorage Daily News)
Hailstones as big as golf balls damage homes, cars in Butte Aug 7, 2009
who lives with her family on the 7000 block of Continental Drive, said the hail wreaked havoc at her home, too damaging the roof, breaking house and car windows and pummeling their camper trailer. Barb Madison, at 8303 Continental Dr., said her rain gutters look like someone "took a hammer to them." Her home sustained a broken window, along with three acres of trees and flowers that were "shredded." Wind blew the cedar siding off one side of the house, put holes in her husband Steve's boat,... (Montana Standard, MT)
Foreign flair--Camp For All staff goes ‘international’ Aug 2, 2009
Markus Gollhofer (in sunglasses), along with assistants from Camp Champions, encourage camper T.J. Rodriguez before he goes for a ride on the big swing at Camp for All ... His favorite experience has been with the campers, doing activities such as eating with them, playing with them and finding something out about the campers ... While he has had many experiences with the campers, he said he s also learned a lot about the area as well when local staffers took the international members to around.... (Brenham Banner, TX)
Truck Of Missing SoCal Man Found Torched Jul 30, 2009
The truck was almost unidentifiable, however, because a camper shell had melted into the bed of the truck. Police used VIN numbers to identify the owner. (KSBW 8, CA)
More of this story Jul 29, 2009
The mayor reported that the city had sold a camper it owned for 5,378. All six council members attended the regular meeting Monday night. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Trout bums: Riots in Iran and good friends Jul 28, 2009
The camper had a dedicated space for it ... They came in the camper by the hundreds. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
RV totally 'green' Jul 23, 2009
Brawdy, a self-described adventurer and explorer, travels the United States in a "green" truck camper -- a unit that he developed as a showcase for what humans can do to protect the outdoors ... Brawdy started by purchasing a Ford F-350 topped with a Lance camper. (News & Observer -- Sports)
• Making the great outdoors your home with this new camper concept Jul 16, 2009
Making the great outdoors your home with this new camper concept The SylvanSport GO came onto my radar in 2007 as a brave new concept in the age-old category of the pop-up tent trailer. Indeed, this was a camper designed for a younger, hipper outdoors crowd, a pop-up you could park at mountain bike races and get visitors streaming over to see what was inside. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Mass. Association for the Blind welcomes vehicle donations Jul 16, 2009
Your car, truck or camper may be worth more as a donation than a trade in. Call the Massachusetts Association for the Blind at 1-888-613-2777 for details. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
* [ SOCIETY ] Japans smokers-only cafes have health campaigners fuming Jul 16, 2009
Japan Tobacco campaigns for coexistence between smokers and non-smokers in public spaces and has deployed at public events a so-called SmoCar camper truck equipped with air-purifiers and a deodorizer, to allow people to smoke. Total cigarette sales fell five percent in Japan in the last fiscal year to March, but still came to US$38 billion, according to data from the private Tobacco Institute of Japan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Blacktail Dam manager retires Jul 14, 2009
His son, Wayne Lutz, has assumed the position and has a camper at the dam. Hes doing great, LeRoy said of his son. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Rules limiting towing exist for safety's sake Jul 6, 2009
Q: While traveling on the Northway recently, I noticed a pickup truck with a fifth-wheel device pulling a camper trailer. Behind the camper, a small utility trailer was connected with a standard ball coupling. (Albany Times Union)
Talkin' with Sal: Born to go Jun 28, 2009
By now we were traveling in the Ford pickup with a camper painted exactly to match, which I seriously thought was the most redneck thing possibly imaginable. I remember trying to wash my hair in the miniature camper sink, so that I would look perfect while driving through the big cities. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
RVs blocking view Jun 16, 2009
I live in Parkside, Brawley, and have noticed several RV trailers, campers and boats just sitting on the street in front of people s homes ... " LEDMAN wrote on Jun 12, 2009 7:55 AM:" The city manager has his head up his you know what because you can drive down almost any street in Brawley and see campers and big rig trucks sitting there ... During the summer the campers never move. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Area campgrounds and parks offer summer fun for all ages May 23, 2009
Camper service, hayrides, recreation building, shower house with flush toilets, fishing, ice cream socials, pancake breakfast, bingo and a pool for campers ... 28 pads for campers, but no electrical hookups or shower facilities ... Full camper hookup (electricity, water, sewer, cable) 25/night; tent hookup (water/electricity) 20/night. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
FNB&T robbery suspect remains at large (4) May 21, 2009
The truck has a black bumper as well as a cab-level camper shell with a portrait of a soldier saluting with faded reproductions of the same figure behind it on the side. It is believed that he may be in a relationship with a female that resides in the Ft. Rucker area, which he may be headed to. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Recreation programming May 18 May 19, 2009
The staff is committed to challenging the minds and bodies of the campers, cultivating creativity, providing a fun, safe camp experience for your child in a non-competitive setting. Low counselor to camper ratio. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Dog Gets Second Chance To Walk For The First Time May 2, 2009
He chewed off his own paws to get free and for weeks, he lived under a truck camper shell. He only weighed 38 pounds when Alaskan Dog and Puppy Rescue found him. (W-USA News, DC)
Payette County OKs RV mandate Apr 11, 2009
In that ordinance, recreational vehicles are defined as any motor home, travel trailer, truck camper or camping trailer, with or without motive power, designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy. School buses or van type vehicles which are converted to recreational use are also defined as recreational vehicles. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Rivers flood parish Apr 2, 2009
Outside of Franklinton, campers clustered near the Chess Richardson Bridge at the base of flooded roads and subdivisions ... A camper had floated toward the trailer and was apparently wedged atop a four-wheeler. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
A poodle perches atop dog show pedestal Mar 30, 2009
When the weather gets warmer, the Booths and their dogs will travel to shows in their camper. One of the dogs the Booths entered into the competition yesterday was Ms. Booth's 2-year-old smooth fox terrier, Dodger. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Kendall County Sheriff's Department (8) Mar 29, 2009
100 block of Ranch Drive, 4:18 p.m., A woman complained about receiving threatening calls about a camper she is trying to sell. 100 block of Red Bird Lane, 7:31 p.m., A man reported that he was receiving text messages offering to sell him drugs. (Boerne Star, TX)
VIDEO: Fire destroys barn, contents on Blackbird Road Mar 25, 2009
The barn housed a fishing boat, a fifth-wheel camper and an extensive wood shop belonging to the Judays, as well as some other recreational vehicles belonging to others. Resort/Bear Creek Fire Chief Al Welsheimer and Juday himself said the fire appeared to have started in the area of a wood burner attached to a trailer just to the east of the barn. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Border Patrol uses see-through scanning Mar 20, 2009
The mobile device, loaded on a Ford F-350 pickup truck like a camper shell, can scan any vehicle, including semitrailer trucks, in minutes. It can detect explosives, plastic weapons, nuclear, radioactive or organic threats as well as drugs, said Al White, patrol agent in charge of the Border Patrol's station at Nogales, Ariz. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Little Missouri spills its banks Mar 19, 2009
Water was halfway up the side of the home and a fifth-wheel camper and to the windows of an SUV parked in the yard. The water pushed its way into the campground area at the North Unit of the park, covering the group campground area and working its way into a comfort station and a seasonal residence. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Mandan man selling shares of his bounty Mar 1, 2009
Basquiat said he made a little money last year, living in a camper alongside his garden, gardening the old-fashioned way, without chemicals and fertilizers. He said he needs at least 20 shareholders for this year's garden and also hopes to sell produce weekly at Urban Harvest and the Kmart lot sale. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Casino a hit Feb 28, 2009
"I was not a happy camper, but it didn't stop me from coming back,'' said Jackson, 50, who makes the Interstate 90 gambling trip about four times a month. Winners and losers of all ages have been coming back to the $241 million casino with 2,000 slot machines since it opened two years ago with a line outside the doors. You can walk right in these days because the casino is now open 24 hours. That's just one of many changes since a first-day winner named Cheri Winner -- Winner, no kidding -- hit... (Erie Times-News, PA)
85% of RV Buyers Will Not Qualify for RV Tax Breaks Offered In Stimulus Package Feb 25, 2009
Class B RV - commonly known as the Van camper, offers the lowest average cost at $56,520 which puts its price range at $35,000 to $65,000 ... Popup Campers - Price range: $3,600 to $11,600 (without tow vehicle); average cost $5,230. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Belle Fourche man found dead in fifth-wheel camper at Arizona truck stop Feb 12, 2009
The body of missing Belle Fourche man George Bean, 76, was found in his fifth-wheel camper Wednesday morning at a truck stop in Arizona, where he had been vacationing for the winter. Candy Dowling of Belle Fourche, Bean's granddaughter, said her uncle and aunt, Jack and Denise Foster, found the camper near shade trees at a Casa Grande area truck stop. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Cold Weather Brings Snow To Southern New Mexico Feb 11, 2009
We had one camper that stayed overnight but he's gone, Anderson said. That camper apparently saw what was falling from the clouds and headed for warmth ... Anderson did not expect campers Tuesday night, but said he would be back out to check on everything once again. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Belle Fourche man missing in Arizona Feb 10, 2009
His driving rig included a dual rear wheel pickup and a fifth wheel camper, she said. "If he decides to go explore something he may pull off the main highway," she added. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Still Stranded Feb 8, 2009
Happy Camper wrote on Feb 7, 2009 9:28 AM:" The bridge would need to be engineered to ensure it can carry enough weight for vehicular traffic. Unfortunately that takes money. The best alternative could possibly be to purchase an old rail car, which already has a weight rating and would simply need to be placed on new concrete abutments. " ... Frugal in Kelso wrote on Feb 7, 2009 11:12 AM:" Happy Camper, you should read the article again. "The bridge is made from an old railroad car and wasnt... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Herding cats: Love em or hate em, they are all over town Feb 8, 2009
Jim wrote on Feb 4, 2009 8:53 AM:" I believe that the city needs to change its policy on cats. Don't get me wrong, I have owned cat for years. I have cats run over, shot by arrows and poisoned. I live in an area just north of KU. I believe there are 20-25 cats within a block and 1/2 area. It feels like most of these cats like to their business in my flower beds, my garden and under all my vehicles, camper. I spent over $100 last year in cat and animal repellents plus several home made... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
