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Highland Ridge RV to feature four new floorplans at PRVCA Show
(Sept. 15, 2015) - The Hershey, Pa., RV Show is known as "America's Largest RV Show" and takes place at the Giant Center from Sept. 16-20. Lerch RV (Gilroy, Pa.) will be displaying several Highland Ridge products.
CRS offers solution to resident geese at RV parks
(Sept. 15, 2015) - The effectiveness of this system is based on the simple concept that at night geese congregate only in areas where they feel secure. As the amber light of the Geese Deterrent Units flash, it makes geese feel unsafe and disturbs them enough to encourage seeking a habitat elsewhere without harming them in any way, said Berens.
SalVinCo offers new LED work lights
(Sept. 11, 2015) - SalVinCo has introduced new 20-watt Bee Green LED work or deck lights featuring both an adjustable vertical swivel and threaded holes for fixed mounting.
Thor Motor Coach introduces 2016 diesel line
(Sept. 9, 2015) - TMC redesigned the Tuscany from the ground up starting with a new basement structure and hydraulic slideout rooms, which greatly increased exterior storage, the release noted, adding that five new full-body paint packages complete the Tuscany's exterior transformation.
Easy Access offers sturdy deck work platform
(Sept. 9, 2015) - Sturdy Decks are 20-inch decks width fixed height work platforms made to order for economical and quick RV maintenance access, Easy Access Industrial Design reported today.
Prime Time announces new Fury toy hauler
(Sept. 8, 2015) - Prime Time Manufacturing announced the newest member of its product lineup: the Fury toy hauler. The Fury lineup currently includes a 34-foot model with a 10-foot closed garage (the 2910) and a 31-foot model with an open 14-foot 6-inch garage (the 2614X).
Highland Ridge debuts Open Range Ultra Lite
(Sept. 7, 2015) - "The new Open Range Ultra Lite will allow us to enter into the largest market segment while still providing the known quality, look and feel of our Open Range products," said Flint. The first two models feature a rear living room or bunks.
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.


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RVDA Paris room block is sold out, Bally's space open
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(Sept. 17, 2015) - Rooms in Paris are available at higher, market rates for those who still wish to stay there. For example, Hotels.com lists rooms for $324 per night at Paris. The RVDA room rate at Bally's is $139 per night.
OPINION: Service animal regulations cause needless confusion
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(Sept. 16, 2015) - Under the ADA's revised regulations, the definition of "service animal" is limited to a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The tasks performed by the dog must be directly related to the person's disability.
Cruiser RV expands lineup of towables
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(Sept. 16, 2015) - Responding to heightened demand in the laminated travel trailer market, Cruiser RV has repositioned and expanded its lineup of towables to target this growing segment of the marketplace.
Green RVs on display at Elkhart Dealer Open House
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(Sept. 16, 2015) - TRA's display will be at Welformed Materials, a division of Genesis Products, at 2924 CR 6 in Elkhart. There will be reps on hand from Genesis and Welformed to discuss the product offerings, as well as free beer from Iechyd Da Brewery.
NBC chooses SylvanSport GO for new show
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(Sept. 16, 2015) - SylvanSport and its flagship product, the GO - Mobile Adventure Gear Camping Trailer, has been chosen by the NBC network to appear on the new show "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" as a feature prize.
Winnebago names Erdman production manager
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(Sept. 16, 2015) - Winnebago Industries announced the promotion of Frank Erdman to production manager. In his new position, Erdman is responsible for production on line two, which produces primarily Class A diesel motorhomes in the company's main motorhome assembly facility.
Jayco to display over 110 units at Open House
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(Sept. 16, 2015) - Jayco will showcase over 110 units between its towable and motorized divisions at the Elkhart County RV Manufacturers' open house Sept. 22-24, in front of the RV Hall of Fame with numerous new floorplans and a model debut for its new luxury fifth wheel line.
Bob Hurley RV doubles service department
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(Sept. 16, 2015) - Due to unprecedented growth, Bob Hurley RV is doubling the size of its recreational vehicle service department by the end of this year, said Kim Siex, managing partner.

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Winegard to feature products at Supplier Showcase
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(Sept. 16, 2015) - Winegard Company announced its participation in the Elkhart Supplier Showcase that takes place Sept. 22-24. Winegard will offer dealers a special look at its mobile satellite and over-the-air antennas in its booth located at the corner of County Road 6 and Northland Drive.
Flexsteel announced quarterly dividend
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(Sept. 16, 2015) - The Board of Directors of Flexsteel Industries, Inc. declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share, payable Oct. 5 to shareholders of record as of Sept. 25.
ARC urges federal action to aid outdoors visitors
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(Sept. 16, 2015) - Crandall praised Congress for utilizing fee legislation to support the improvement of recreation experiences on public lands, resulting in better trails and better campgrounds, easier access to public lands and waters and more interpretive and educational opportunities.
CellTuck creates Footer Popup widget
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(Sept. 16, 2015) - When the Footer Popup is installed, a dealer has the opportunity to pick which inventory he wants to publish on the footer. If he doesn't select any, the software will randomly rotate units every time the homepage is refreshed. Clients also have the ability to change out the color of the footer and even add fun borders around the unit image.
Highland Ridge to expand Shipshewana plant
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(Sept. 16, 2015) - "This new building allows us to bring engineering, bill of materials, product managers, sales and the leadership team together in one building to improve the communication between departments and help us put a stronger focus on product development and improve our ability to react faster to customer and market needs," said Flint.
Lazydays and Chapman Automotive team up
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(Sept. 16, 2015) - Lazydays is celebrating the rollout of the 2016 model Airstream trailers and coaches through a new partnership with the Tucson area luxury auto dealer, Chapman Automotive Group.
Intro to RV service & RV heating system courses begin soon
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(Sept. 15, 2015) - The Introduction to RV Service Course begins Sept. 28, and runs through Oct. 25. RV Heating Systems begins Oct. 5, and runs through Nov. 1. The program is approved by RVIA and qualifies for recertification hours.
Torklift dealers report increased profit with resale price policy
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(Sept. 15, 2015) - Since the implementation of the Torklift International Resale Price Policy (RPP) on Valentines Day this year, dealers reported increased profit margins across the line.
Seven suppliers join together for Elkhart Supplier Showcase
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(Sept. 15, 2015) - As part of the Elkhart Open House Days, seven suppliers have joined forces to present the first-ever Supplier Showcase at 3050 Country Road 6 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sept. 22-24.

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Southeast Publications announces website winners
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(Sept. 16, 2015) - The winners will enjoy a custom web design that is fully responsive with free maintenance, SEO services and hosting for one year. After the first year, the resorts have the option of continuing with Southeast Publications or take full control of the website.
City to buy Coastal Empire Fair property
(Sept. 16, 2015) - On Thursday, the Savannah City Council will consider purchasing the property from the Exchange Club of Savannah for slightly more than $3 million and about $50,000 less than the site's reported market value.
Swain to dissolve outdated ordinances
(Sept. 16, 2015) - Swain County commissioners will hold two public hearings at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, before deciding whether to dissolve ordinances regulating meat markets and campgrounds.
Anaheim RV Park simplifies name to match Google hits
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(Sept. 16, 2015) - Anaheim Resort RV Park has a stack of awards from organizations ranging from TripAdvisor.com and GuestRated.com, two of the top ratings agencies in the country, a release from the California Association of RV Parks and Campground (CalARVC) reported.
Prescribed burn postponed at park
(Sept. 16, 2015) - A prescribed burn that was planned Monday at Pilot Mountain State Park, in North Carolina, has been postponed, and could be held later this week instead
City begins reversal on Fenrich permit
(Sept. 16, 2015) - Litchfield Planning Commission set in motion Monday night the reversal of a previous decision to deny a local businessman a permit for a campground on the west side of Lake Ripley, Minn.
Pioneer camp comes to White River campground
(Sept. 16, 2015) - The Barlow Ranger District of the Mount Hood National Forest will be sponsoring its 23rd annual Pioneer History Camp Sept. 12-19.
Hidden Lakes give their side of issue
(Sept. 16, 2015) - Camping is supposed to be fun; however the landowners of Hidden Lakes Campground located at 5248 Township Road 108 outside Mt. Gilead in Franklin Township, say that the fun has been taken out of their experience by the current board of directors.
Towns ask national park to fund fire chief
(Sept. 16, 2015) - The towns of Winter Harbor and Gouldsboro, which abut park property at Schoodic Point, have decided to share a fire chief and are asking the park, or a private entity affiliated with the park, to help fund the position.
Alamo River RV Resort uses drone video in marketing
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(Sept. 16, 2015) - RV park owners are always looking for a way to make the impression potential guests have of their park really pop in their minds, noted Charlie Brown, owner of the Alamo River Ranch Resort, who said he found using drones to be one way to create that impression.
Camp Fontanelle plans barbeque, auctions
(Sept. 16, 2015) - There will be barbecue and a corn maze. Children's games, puppet shows, a pumpkin patch, auctions - and excitement at Camp Fontanelle's annual barbeque fundraiser.
Bitterroot campgrounds begin to winterize
(Sept. 16, 2015) - Sept. 23 is the first day of Autumn, and Bitterroot National Forest is closing up some of its campgrounds for the winter.
Highland Lakes proves to be nice getaway
(Sept. 16, 2015) - "Looking for a place to get away from the smoke, we headed out on a camping trip to Highland Lakes last weekend. It's hard to find a place in this state that doesn't have a nearby fire in this sad season of drought."
Fire evacuees seek shelter at campground
(Sept. 16, 2015) - At least 12 families had flocked to the Bu-Shay Campground near Lake Mendocino, Calif., Tuesday afternoon, seeking refuge from the massive Valley Fire that struck Lake County over the weekend and continues to burn thousands of acres.
Fee changes coming to Glacier National Park
(Sept. 16, 2015) - Glacier National Park will increase entrance fees and some campground fees this fall, as are other large national parks.

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Southwest RV Supershow opens tomorrow
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(Sept. 16, 2015) - Over 10,000 shoppers join in the Southwest RV Supershow Sept. 17-20 at Market Hall to experience the latest innovation, technology and advancements in RV life and travel. More than 400 demonstration units are throughout 350,000 square feet of display space.
Troopers seize 226 pounds of marijuana
(Sept. 16, 2015) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting the seizure of more than $1.13 million in marijuana during a traffic stop in Lucas County.
Escapees plans post-Escapade HOPS
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(Sept. 16, 2015) - After a fun and enjoyable Escapade, Escapees members have an opportunity to enjoy a relaxing HOP or two, the group announced today. The Maple Syrup, Basin Harbor, and Lake Champlain HOP will be July 29, and the Granite Quarry, Cider, and Ice Cream HOP will be July 30.
PRVCA taps Cannon for safety seminars in Hershey
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(Sept. 16, 2015) - "We're excited and very proud to offer our seminars to show attendees this year," said Cannon. "The RVSEF and PRVCA cooperative seminar offerings to attendees represent real learning opportunities that provide details you just won't get elsewhere."
No permit, no barbecuing along parkway
(Sept. 16, 2015) - Sacramento County supervisors have approved an ordinance that will make it a misdemeanor to start and use a fire in any regional park without a permit.
RVs no longer welcome on Kittanning streets
(Sept. 16, 2015) - Long-term, on-street parking for large vehicles could soon be a thing of the past in West Kittanning, Penn.
Why dogs are a camper's best friend
(Sept. 16, 2015) - The Instagram feed Camping with Dogs shows why canines are man's best friend under canvas too.

VW panel van goes off-road
(Sept. 16, 2015) - Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be showcasing the latest off-road style version of its best-selling Caddy car and panel van at the IAA (International Automobile Show) in Frankfurt until Sept. 27.
Glamping plan in Rotto revamp
(Sept. 16, 2015) - Another area of Rottnest is to be opened up to private developers, with interest being sought in the creation of new "glamping" - or up-market camping - accommodation near the island's favorite swimming spot.
Business booming for VW van converter
(Sept. 16, 2015) - Richard White's firm, Complete Camper Van Conversions, in Hull, England, overhauls VWs, old and new. And more and more people are seeing their charm.


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