Archive for January, 2005

>Visitors to the Golden Shore RV Resort are both snow-bird travelers — those who travel to get away from the frigid, frozen regions — and full-timers, who live in RV resorts year round.

Pam and Ron Destouet have been on the road for about a year, and they’re still weeding out items they don’t need on the trips.

“It’s amazing what you decide to keep and what you decide to get rid of,” said Pam Destouet, who was storing dozens of golf equipment and balls into the underbelly of the pair’s recreational vehicle, a Fleetwood Providence 2004. Full Story…

>RVers can stay as long as they want in Bandera TX

That message was finally delivered to those living in recreational vehicle parks at the Bandera City Council meeting on Jan. 20.

The process of changing the ordinance has taken about six months. Mayor Denise Griffin and other city officials have said they want RV’ers to know they are appreciated and welcome in Bandera. Full Story…

>Otero County, NM Sheriff’s Capt. Norbert Sanchez has been investigating mysterious blazes. His first thought was arson.

“I’ve had a rash of fires involving motor homes and travel trailers,” he said.

But it didn’t take Sanchez long to learn that in every instance — some were explosions — a Norcold refrigerator was involved. The O-rings on the refrigerator’s gas valve are deteriorating, he said, causing propane leaks.

“If they’re running their refrigerator they need to turn it off immediately. They’re very dangerous,” Sanchez said.

“We’ve had some close calls. I’m just glad nobody’s been in them. We just want to prevent someone from getting killed or injured seriously,” Sanchez said. Full Story…

You can check the NorCold web site to see if your refrigerator is on the list and learn what is necessary to get it repaired.