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Dometic to debut PowerChannel awning accessories
(Aug. 31, 2015) - Dometic Group announced it will introduce three new PowerChannel accessories for the Dometic 9100 PowerChannel Awning at the 2015 Elkhart Open House, to be held Sept. 21-23, in Elkhart, Ind.
Omega RV debuts Toxic line of toyhaulers
(Aug. 31, 2015) - "The Toxic product combines things that we feel are important to consumers. Some of the features are a dry weight of 5,900 pounds fully equipped, a payload of more than 5,000 pounds, garage areas of 10 and 13 feet, 116 gallons of fresh water, 38-gallon fuel tank and pump station with a 4,000 watt Onan generator," said Thorpe.
Scissor Deck makes RV maintenance easier
(Aug. 31, 2015) - Scissor Decks are spring assisted manual lift platforms which set up or fold down in seconds. They may be joined together in line or on 90 degree angles for wrap around maintenance applications.
Newmar's Star chassis offered on diesel coaches
(Aug. 31, 2015) - "Long term, the Star Foundation delivers the underlying chassis with enhanced stiffness, making it more durable and less prone to stress and distortion," said Stichter. "Slideout adjustments will be minimal, as there is less of a possibility that slide tubes will flex or move out of alignment."
Optronics unveils super-lumen HD 500 Series LED Lamps
(Aug. 25, 2015) - Optronics International announced the introduction of its new HD 500 Series LED stop, tail, turn lamps today. The new lamps are designed with a distinguishing three-dimensional lens feature and brilliant illumination, the organization stated.
TMC release 2016 RUV Class A motorhomes
(Aug. 25, 2015) - Thor Motor Coach (TMC) has released 2016 Axis and Vegas Recreational Utility Vehicle motorhomes into the market. Upgrades to this year's RUV brands include a Bluetooth coach radio system that connects to a smart phone or tablet, LED ceiling lighting for energy savings, Cotton Cloud mattress in the cockpit overhead bunk and stylish new interior decors.


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Ecocapsule provides a hub away from home
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(Sept. 4, 2015) - Ecocapsule offers sustainable, high-tech glamping. Developed by Slovakian firm Nice Architects, the portable living space runs on sun, wind, and rain alone.
Payroll employment increases by 173,000 in August
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(Sept. 4, 2015) - "The employment gain in August was smaller than expected; however, upward revisions to prior months take much of the sting out of the disappointment in the monthly reading," said Janzen.
Jumping Jack Trailers to exhibit at Elkhart Open House
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(Sept. 4, 2015) - Jumping Jack Trailers announced today the firm will be exhibiting a selection of Jump Up tent trailers at the Elkhart Dealer Open House Sept. 21 to 24 near the RV/MH Hall of Fame.
OPINION: Helicopter parents calling employers? Excuse me?
Helicopter parent
(Sept. 4, 2015) - We're not talking about jobs where 16-year-old Missy or Johnny are seeking positions flipping burgers or working a register at a retail store. We're talking professional, college-educated adults whose parents run interference in the workplace.
Duratain ready for growth on a national level
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(Sept. 3, 2015) - "I kept getting calls and having dealers fly me out to try to get me to expand the product reach," said Weiss. "We're now positioned to do this mass expansion and bring it to fruition from where we started."
PODCAST 64: Jumping Jack Trailers and historian Al Hesselbart
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(Sept. 3, 2015) - The first guest this week is Gregg Beaudette, the national sales manager for Jumping Jack Tent Trailers. The company has been around for a while selling the unique RVs in outdoor stores, but the firm is seeking to make the product available at RV dealerships. The second guest is Al Hesselbart, who served as the industry's unofficial historian for years until his retirement earlier this year from the RV/MH Hall of Fame.

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AAA: Low gas prices to spur Labor Day travel
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(Sept. 3, 2015) - "A strong labor market coupled with greater job security and rising home prices have all helped to increase disposable income," said Mosher. "Though some consumers remain cautious, these positive indicators are driving a slight increase and allowing millions of Americans to travel on one last summer getaway."
Sports Illustrated tailgate tour kicks off next week
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(Sept. 3, 2015) - Anchoring the 10 stops will be two tailgate-ready RVs. A Winnebago Brave motorhome and the Lance 2612 Toy Hauler will provide the backdrop for a coast-to-coast party on wheels.
Aries rebrand to be unveiled at SEMA 2015
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(Sept. 3, 2015) - Aries Automotive has undergone some changes in recent months. The company has enhanced its online presence with a new website, refined its vehicle application data to make it easier to find the right parts, and upgraded the look of its catalogs.
Heartland RV Landmark 365 sees uptick in sales
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(Sept. 3, 2015) - Heartland Recreational Vehicle's Landmark 365 luxury fifth-wheel line has come full circle in its rebranding efforts since launching in early 2014, enjoying a significant uptick in production and retail sales, according to General Manager Andy Wesdorp.
Michigan RV dealer passed away Aug. 17
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(Sept. 3, 2015) - David L. Bockstanz, 72, of Deford, Mich., died unexpectedly Aug. 17 at his home. He and his wife, Bonnie, owned and operated the Marlette Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealership and Marlette RV for 23 years, the Michigan Association of RVs and Camping announced today.

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Labor Day Weekend continues KOA's hot streak
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(Sept. 3, 2015) - When North Americans flock to the great outdoors this weekend, their strong numbers will put a cap on a very successful summer season at Kampgrounds of America, (KOA) the organization announced in a press release.
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(Sept. 4, 2015) - "The grand opening of Schoodic Woods Campground is a historic moment for Acadia National Park," said Koep. "The campground offers partial hookup RV and tent camping sites including pull-throughs and back-ins capable of handling any size RV with 20-, 30-, and 50-amp electric service."
Campgrounds hosts visitors for Pope event
(Sept. 4, 2015) - Francis Fields Campground will offer an outdoor alternative housing option for those who have made the pilgrimage to Philadelphia in celebration of Pope Francis' visit to the World Meeting of Families.
Surf & Stream prepares for a busy weekend
(Sept. 4, 2015) - Before Surf & Stream Campground says "goodbye" to another fun camping season, guests can still look forward to an exciting a Labor Day Weekend.
Junior Forest Ranger program in Stevensville
(Sept. 4, 2015) - The Bitterroot National Forest is hosting a Junior Forest Ranger Program for kids ages 6 to 14. The event is happening this Sunday, Sept. 6 between 2 and 4 p.m. at the Charles Water Campground on the Stevensville, Mont., Ranger District.
Big Falls to host campground forum
(Sept. 4, 2015) - Members of the public have a chance to provide input on a plan to improve the Big Falls, Minn., City Campground Wednesday.
Holter Lake evacuation lifted, campgrounds open
(Sept. 4, 2015) - The evacuation order for residents along Beartooth Road near Holter Lake was lifted at 2 p.m. Thursday, allowing residents back in their homes and campgrounds to open.
Campgrounds open in Montana
(Sept. 4, 2015) - People planning to camp along the Pioneer Scenic Byway, south of Wise River, Mont., this Labor Day weekend will have access to almost all campgrounds, day-use areas, and dispersed camping areas.
Chippewa Forest projects set to begin
(Sept. 4, 2015) - The Chippewa National Forest will begin work on the Knutson Dam Replacement Project on Sept. 14, closing the campground.
Banner year for area campgrounds
(Sept. 4, 2015) - Norfolk, Ontario, campsites are almost completely booked heading into Labor Day weekend. According to some local hot spots, the summer of 2015 was as good as it gets.
Wallkill plans to buy campground property
(Sept. 4, 2015) - Wallkill, N.Y., announced a plan to buy the land currently occupied by Korn's Campground, and lease it to a private firm to continue the campground operation.
All of Olympic National Park open to visitors
(Sept. 4, 2015) - Mora Campground and the Spruce Nature Trail have been reopened, so all Olympic National Park campgrounds, trails and roads are open again after last Saturday's windstorm prompted closure of the entire park.
Flintstones theme park closing
(Sept. 4, 2015) - The Labor Day holiday weekend will be the last under its current ownership for The Flintstones Bedrock City Theme Park and Camping Resort, based on the classic 1960s television cartoon series. The park is in Custer, S.D.
Low-key summer fun at Salisbury Beach
(Sept. 4, 2015) - From spring to fall, license plates from all over can be spotted on cars, trucks hauling pop-up campers, and RVs at the Salisbury, Mass., Beach State Reservation.
New fall camping in Manitoba
(Sept. 4, 2015) - Campers have asked for it for ages, and fall camping is now officially happening around Manitoba.

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Keystone recalls Avalanche RVs
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(Sept. 4, 2015) - Keystone RV is recalling 124 model year 2014-2015 Keystone Avalanche recreational vehicles, model 355RK, manufactured from May 6, 2013, through April 24, 2014.
Criminal charges for camper terrorizing family
(Sept. 4, 2015) - According to USA Today, Nevada County Sheriff's Captain Jeff Pettitt told EUR Web Tuesday his agency would recommend at a minimum the district attorney file a charge of making a criminal threat, which could be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or a felony.
Man held woman in campsite at gunpoint
(Sept. 4, 2015) - An Anchorage, Alaska, man is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping, after he threatened a woman at gunpoint when she tried to leave their campsite.
Check campfire plans if camping in Okanagan
(Sept. 4, 2015) - Campers planning a campfire this weekend in the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen may need to rethink those plans as the campfire ban is still in effect.
Forest Service urges campers to clean up
(Sept. 4, 2015) - U.S. Forest Service workers and volunteers fanned out through a campsite a few yards from the upper Kalama River to see the damage left by campers.
Long time campers told to leave
(Sept. 4, 2015) - Longtime campground tenants near Basalt, Colo., are being asked to vacate as the owner moves toward a traditional, short-term RV park operation.
Salem man charged with camper break-ins
(Sept. 4, 2015) - Gabriel J.L. Blankenship was served a secret indictment for 12 counts of breaking and entering of campers.
Outdoorsy founders go nomadic
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(Sept. 4, 2015) - Jen Young and Jeff Cavins, who co-founded startup Outdoorsy.co - an Airbnb for RVs - are taking the challenge to ditch their North Beach apartment to embark on a year-long cross-country odyssey in a 27-foot Eddie Bauer Airstream trailer.

Pub reopens as travellers leave campsite
(Sept. 4, 2015) - A group of travelers have left the Strangers Home Inn campsite after being served with an eviction order by the landowners.
Rinnai showers benefits on happy campers
(Sept. 4, 2015) - Roger Hall, owner of a caravan and camping site near York has been an enthusiastic user of Rinnai gas-fired continuous-flow water heaters for nearly 10 years.
Irresponsible campers shamed
(Sept. 4, 2015) - Irresponsible campers have come under fire once again on social media for polluting the "pristine" environment of Double Island Point and creating a potentially lethal hazard for campers who visit in their wake.


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