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Seven-way connector serves as wiring hub
(Sept. 18, 2015) - Safer and more attractive than multiple exposed wires, Conntek's Molded 7-Pole Junction Box provides a simplified way of connecting lines from a cord to a trailer's wiring, the organization announced in a press release.
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.
EverGreen Ever-Lite upgraded and redesigned
(Sept. 14, 2015) - EverGreen Recreational Vehicles reported it has made changes to its original flagship Ever-Lite composite travel trailer. The most noticeable change is to the Ever-Lite exterior.
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.


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Thousand Trails Open Road Collection debuts at open house

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Winnebago stuns Hershey crowd with 100,000 mile warranty

Consumers storm Hershey for second day

Canadian appeals court upholds dealer fraud conviction

Gulf Stream to show BT Cruiser, Conquest

EverGreen's I-GO expands with Cloud Series and Pro Package

Volkswagen camper expected to re-release

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Thousand Trails Open Road Collection debuts at open house
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(Sept. 18, 2015) - New merchandise and great new POP displays are highlighted by the Thousand Trails Open Road Collection, an all-new line of housewares and accessories for the RV industry. "It's a kitchen, bed, bath, BBQ and outdoor store within the store," said Holt.
RVDA releases revised Service Management Guide
Service Management Guide
(Sept. 18, 2015) - The guide offers more than 100 pages of average work unit times, along with check sheets that serve as a reference for managers and technicians. It also has more service management guidance, from training opportunities and job descriptions to tool lists and managing common situations faced by the service department.
Protective's Bill Koster to lead ethics seminar
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(Sept. 18, 2015) - A majority of all employees will witness at least one unethical act by a colleague this year, but fewer than 25 percent will report it, said Bill Koster, vice president of specialty products for Protective Asset Protection.
Winnebago stuns Hershey crowd with 100,000 mile warranty
Winnebago Hershey Warranty
(Sept. 18, 2015) - The decision to offer the warranty was made earlier this week and staff members have been working hard to make the public aware of the unusual offer. Winnebago's normal warranty on diesel motorhomes extends one year or 12,000 miles, said Degnan.
Consumers storm Hershey for second day
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(Sept. 18, 2015) - After shattering the 2014 attendance record on Wednesday by 1,063 people, attendees obliterated the 2014 second day record again Thursday when 7,854 people came through the gates - an increase of 2,176. The attendance figures put America's Largest RV Show on track to break the 50,000 person mark when final figures are tallied Sunday night.
Canadian appeals court upholds dealer fraud conviction
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(Sept. 18, 2015) - Donszelmann, who used to own and operate Leisure RV in Millet, Alberta, sold dozens of RVs to people as part of an elaborate scheme. Many customers entered his so-called management program where he promised to lease the owners' RVs out for them and pay the owners part of the proceeds as an investment of sorts.

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Gulf Stream to show BT Cruiser, Conquest
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(Sept. 18, 2015) - "With the strong motorized market, we've listened to the requests of our dealers and we've paid attention to the loyalty of countless Gulf Stream Coach enthusiasts," said Shea.
EverGreen's I-GO expands with Cloud Series and Pro Package
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(Sept. 18, 2015) - The family-oriented, lightweight I-GO from EverGreen Recreational Vehicles is adding more options to suit any family or couple's needs, the organization announced in a press release.
Volkswagen camper expected to re-release
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(Sept. 18, 2015) - The head of development for Volkswagen, Heinz-Jakob Neusser had mentioned during the Motor Show in New York that the company is working on a new version of the classic van, according to Indian Cars Bikes.
K-Z: 'You have to see them to believe them'
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(Sept. 18, 2015) - K-Z has unveiled its plans for the upcoming Open House week in Elkhart, including changes to the Venom, Venture, Sportsmen, Spree and Durango.
Hershey RV show opens to record consumers
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(Sept. 17, 2015) - A total of 9,169 people walked through the gate on Wednesday to smash the opening day record set in 2014 of 8,106. Last year's attendance beat the previous record of 6,688 set in 2013. Show organizers expect that 50,000 people will attend this year's show, which would be 4,000 more than last year's event.
OPINION: Dealers shouldn't need to refund deposits
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(Sept. 17, 2015) - So, if an RV dealer is bound by a deposit, then the buyer is bound by the terms of that deposit as well. If one dealer wants to make the deposits non-refundable to compensate the company for its inability to sell that unit to another willing buyer, that is the company's prerogative.
PODCAST: National Automotive Experts and Advanced RV
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(Sept. 17, 2015) - The first guest is David Neuenschwander, vice president of agency development for National Automotive Experts. NAE is launching a rebranding campaign to join forces with the National Warranty Administration Network. He talks about the differences between the two companies and how it will impact the RV industry. He also describes what the lifetime warranty involves and addresses several misconceptions about the program before talking about the importance of offering and buying extended warranty plans. The second guest is Frank Kolasinski, with Advanced RV in WIlloughby, Ohio, a manufacturer of Class B motorhomes built directly for consumers. He describes the all-electric vehicles produced by Advanced RV and who the customers are that tend to buy them.

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Siuslaw lifts campfire restrictions
(Sept. 18, 2015) - Siuslaw National Forest officials told The Gazette Times campfires are again permissible in all its campgrounds. Visitors also can use charcoal grills in campgrounds and day-use areas.
Concerns addressed at Manor council meeting
(Sept. 18, 2015) - The Village of Manor, Saskatchewan, held a meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 19, where they discussed various topics surrounding the operation of the village, while hosting a community meeting regarding the discussion of the campground lot which was sold.
Fire restrictions lifted at Lava Beds campground
(Sept. 18, 2015) - Fire restrictions at the Lava Beds National Monument Indian Well Campground were lifted Wednesday, according to a news release.
Council votes against campground concept
(Sept. 18, 2015) - A requested downzoning to permit a campground near Sicamous, B.C.', town centre has been denied by district council.
Roadwork starting in Glacier National Park
(Sept. 18, 2015) - Crews will begin roadwork between St. Mary Visitor Center and Divide Creek Bridge on Monday, Sept. 21. Traffic control will be in place to manage one lane of travel in this area. Visitors should anticipate minor delays, approximately 10 minutes or less.
Mozingo's Haunted Campground has tricks
(Sept. 18, 2015) - Preparations are beginning for the seventh annual Haunted Campground to be held Saturday, Oct. 17, at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park.
Ray Behrens construction set to begin
(Sept. 18, 2015) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake announce that construction work at the entrance of the Ray Behrens Campground will begin on Sept. 22.
Campground hosts day of peace celebration
(Sept. 18, 2015) - In honor of the Sept. 20 International Day of Peace, Columbia River Fellowship for Peace will hold a 4 p.m. celebration at Wyeth Campground.
Camping 101 is being offered at state parks
(Sept. 18, 2015) - 13 Georgia State Parks offer a First Time Camper program, which is essentially a way for novice campers to "try before you buy."
Swansea Jellystone Park plans Halloween-themed weekends
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(Sept. 18, 2015) - The Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Swansea is offering six consecutive Halloween-themed weekends this year in response to strong consumer demand.

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Man guilty of sexually assaulting girl
(Sept. 18, 2015) - A jury found a Shartlesville man guilty Wednesday of sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl in his camper at an Upper Bern Township, Pa., campground in 2013.
Retailers benefit from Good Sam RV Rally
(Sept. 18, 2015) - Camping, cookouts and games are just part of the fun for the roughly 600 people expected to have descended on the Marion County Fairgrounds this week for the 2015 Ohio Good Sam Fall RV Rally.
Sisters on the Fly showcase vintage campers
(Sept. 18, 2015) - Standing near her vintage camping trailer Thursday in Brownwood, Kay Robbins of Round Top explained the longstanding motto of the group known as Sisters on the Fly: "making girls out of women."
Abandoned RV blocks campers from sites
(Sept. 18, 2015) - Campers who paid big bucks to park their rigs on Fiesta Island, Calif., for this weekend's Bayfair may be out of luck as someone parked an RV in their spaces and the campers say the city refuses to tow it away.
3 accused of stealing camper
(Sept. 18, 2015) - Three people were arrested and three are wanted for a camper theft in Ville Platte, La.
Couple takes retail shop on the road
(Sept. 18, 2015) - About to celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary, the Guerreros decided to change up their relationship and start a business together this summer. They launched a vintage-inspired clothing website but wanted to set themselves apart from other competitors without the expense of paying rent for a storefront.
Remains found in Badlands National Park
(Sept. 18, 20150 - A body found Wednesday in Badlands National Park has been identified as that of a Laurel, Neb., man missing since July 16.
Ebay buys birthday Airstream to roadtrip
(Sept. 18, 2015) - For its 20th birthday, Ebay bought itself an Airstream and slapped a giant birthday sticker on it. And now it's going on a cross-country road trip with only three stops.
Check out a revamped Airstream trailer
(Sept. 18, 2015) - Airstream trailers may be all the rage-recreational vehicle company Thor Industries is producing five times as many this year than in 2009-but they are no designer's paradise.

10 glamping experiences to try
(Sept. 18, 2015) - Daily Life created a list of 10 glamping sites to check out. At the top of the list is Uluru, Australia.
Campground caretaker drunk drives around site
(Sept. 18, 2015) - A campground caretaker has been convicted of drunk-driving at a Marlborough, New Zealand, campsite.


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