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| The staff from Flagg RV in Massachusetts talk about their business at the Elkhart Dealer Open House. |
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| Sheri Fuller, of Fuller RV Sales and Rentals, talks about her business and a two-story fifth wheel. |
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| Lisel Plunkett is the person responsible for creating the legendary Dealer Days in Elkhart. |
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| Forest River General Manager Doug Goeddert describes open house activities and history. |
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| John McCluskey, chairman of the RV Dealers Association, discusses the 2015 Elkhart RV Open House and the RV market in general.. |
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| William Hill, of Lance, talks to Bob Zagami about the Hershey RV Show and the Elkhart Dealer Open House. |
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| Hymer RV has European RVs on display at Elkhart Dealer Open House |
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| Bob Zagami interviews Newmar's John Sammut |
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(Sept. 25, 2015) - Owners sick of throwing away a bucket when the metal handle starts to rust can turn to Shurhold Industries, the company announced in a press release. The company offers the "World's Best Bucket," which employs a ¾-inch double-braided nylon, comfort-grip.
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(Sept. 23, 2015) - The latest addition to Ultra-Fab Products' line of manual stabilizers is their Super Grip Chocks XL designed to eliminate front-to-back rocking motion. The Super Grip Chocks XL anchors opposing wheels of tandem axles, which creates a firm foundation while the RV is parked.
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(Sept. 21, 2015) - Weighing in at only 80 pounds, the Mach-10 boasts 13,500 Btu of cooling capacity, 5,600 Btu of heating capacity, and can utilize either a ducted system or a free delivery ceiling assembly. The newly designed AC and heat pump features a lower profile shroud ideal for taller motorhomes and fifth wheels, the release noted.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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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(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).
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(Sept. 24, 2015) - It simple and very black and white. The problem is not the RV refrigerator, it's the RV technicians lack of education on the RV refrigerator. Who's responsibility is this? asks Rodger Ford.
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(Sept. 23, 2015) - Officials have accused Brent McMahon and his company, Mega RV Corp., of taking money from customers, failing to provide promised RVs and warranties, and refusing to grant refunds, said Stone. McMahon faces 14 counts of grand theft, a felony, and a slew of misdemeanor charges, the Press Enterprise reported.
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(Sept. 22, 2015) - A Council Bluffs couple claim in a lawsuit that the camper they bought from a dealer last year is so stinky it's unusable, the Journal Star reported.
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(Sept. 25, 2015) - Granted, I didn't spend a lot of time out and about in the displays because we had a steady stream of people coming into my motorhome to record podcasts at the open house, but attendance seemed down to me. Perhaps the displays were scattered over larger areas, or the tents were bigger, but seating was plentiful at this year's bigger event.
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(Sept. 21, 2015) - Another 7,480 people entered the gates on Sunday, the final day of the show, to boost total attendance to 52,191 - up 6,142 over last year's record, a 13.3 percent increase.
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(Sept. 21, 2015) - "There are 280 new products in the collection that we did not previously have in our system," Wes Williams, national account manager, told RV Daily Report. "We also integrated another 100 houseware products that some dealers already carry."
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(Sept. 21, 2015) - "Many business owners roll their eyes at the idea of using Facebook. But we have some mind-blowing statistics that could convince even the most stubborn social media skeptics. Plus, attendees will get a clear action plan that's sure to drive up customer engagement and increase their sales," said Wilson.
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(Sept. 25, 2015) - RV Education 101 developed the new video app which is faster, more convenient and provides additional functionality, like the capability to download videos directly to a device for offline viewing.
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(Sept. 22, 2015) - "I have challenged our team to continue to reach further and bring new solutions to the market. We believe our open house offerings show exactly what it means to be an innovation leader," said Kime.
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(Sept. 21, 2015) - "Having this many RV dealers running around the area gives us a tremendous opportunity to educate them on the features and benefits of products they sell in their stores as well as the components on many of the RVs in their inventory," said Hawkins. "An educated customer makes us all look better."
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(Sept. 22, 2015) - Once completed, Heartland expects to use the manufacturing facility to expand production for west coast markets. The total estimated investment is approximately $12 million for the 248,000 square-foot facility, which is expected to employ approximately 120 new workers and begin production in the first quarter of calendar 2016.
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(Sept. 25, 2015) - Spartan Motors USA is recalling 1,212 model year 2004-2008 K2, K3 and MM motorhomes manufactured March 17, 2003, to March 15, 2007, Consumer Affairs reported.
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(Sept. 21, 2015) - Miss California USA Natasha Martinez, 24, a resident of Chino Hills, Calif., will open the 63rd Annual California RV Show Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. at the Fairplex, Gate 9 in Pomona.
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(Sept. 21, 2015) - With how well the industry is doing and its positive projections for the coming years, there's no question of the great number of dealers that will be stopping by for the event this year, the Elkhart Truth noted.
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(Sept. 22, 2015) - "This prime example of public-private partnership demonstrates how together we can strengthen the National Park System and inspire more people to explore the variety of park experiences that can be enjoyed across the country," said Shafroth.
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(Sept. 23, 2015) - A recreational vehicle manufacturer plans to open a new facility in Nampa, with the potential of bringing 275 jobs, the company announced Monday, the Idaho Press-Tribune reported.
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(Sept. 24, 2015) - Podcast 67 was broadcast during the Elkhart RV Open House, so host Greg Gerber offers his assessment on the attendance of the show and some changes he has noticed at the event this year. The first guest is one of the sponsors of the show, Bob Martin, who is the president and CEO of Thor Industries. He offers his opinion on this year's show and what it means for the industry. He also addresses Thor Industries' four quarter financial statement, which was released on opening day of the show. The second guest is Phillip BIllups, the vice president of product development for RV Trader. During the Pennsylvania RV Show, he talked about the surge in interest in online shopping and what's driving the 40 percent increase in visitors to RVTrader.com, as well as changing demographics.
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(Sept. 25, 2015) - Winnebago Industries announced today that Lawrence A. Erickson, its chairman of the board, will fill the position of interim CEO while the board completes its search for a permanent CEO, as previously indicated.
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(Sept. 23, 2015) - It was RVs for as far as the eye could see at the Elkhart County RV/MH Hall of Fame Tuesday morning for the kickoff of the 2015 RV Open House Show, with thousands of RV manufacturers and dealers converging on the Elkhart campus to peruse the latest and greatest in the RV industry, the Goshen News reported.
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(Sept. 24, 2015) - Travel trailer shipments to dealers jumped 11.7 percent in August, but fifth wheel shipments dropped 12.7 percent. Class C motorhomes posted a 2.9 percent increase, but Class A motorhomes clocked in with a 7.7% decline. Total shipments in August were 1.7 percent below 2014's pace.
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(Sept. 22, 2015) - Southwest Virginia has seen a 50 percent increase in total travel expenditures for the region since 2004. More than 9,750 jobs exist in Southwest Virginia due to tourism, increasing by 560 jobs since 2004, the Roanoke Star reported.
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(Sept. 21, 2015) - A Cleveland man is behind bars after a woman found a camera in the ceiling of a Geneva State Park women's shower stall, the Columbus Dispatch reported. Lt. Jerad Sutton of the Ashtabula post of the State Highway Patrol said James D. Sullivan, 58, of Cleveland, was charged with voyeurism on Aug. 25.
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(Sept. 21, 2015) - One of those responsibilities that every business owner has to deal with in today's world is who they are going to trust with their website and web presence. In an attempt to bring some relief to this process, here are five questions that will help you figure out who is the best company to manage this incredibly important aspect of your business.
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(Sept. 22, 2015) - Seven campers were rescued Sunday due to heavy rains and flooding in the region, the Squamish Chief reported. Squamish Search and Rescue (SSAR) manager Katy Chambers told The Squamish Chief that five adults and two children were rescued by helicopter.
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(Sept. 21, 2015) - Pumpkin archery, one of Jellystone Park's most popular fall activities, is about to get underway. During the last two weekends of October, children and their families will have opportunities to practice their archery skills using pumpkins of varying sizes, which will be set up on bales of hay.
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(Sept. 25, 2015) - Each of Downriver's metroparks has something unique to offer visitors. For Lower Huron Metropark, it could be the river itself, the News-Herald reported. The Huron River flows through Willow Metropark also, but you have to look for it.
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(Sept. 22, 2015) - Days are cooler, the trees are changing colors and Twin Falls Resort State Park is offering discounts for cabins and camp sites through September, the Wyoming County Report stated.
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(Sept. 24, 2015) - An independent human rights board of inquiry has found that a Dartmouth woman was discriminated against based on a disability, the Hants Journal reported.
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(Sept. 21, 2015) - Hill Country Cottage and RV Resort is becoming a base camp of choice for travelers attending fall food and wine festivals and Oktoberfest themed events in the New Braunfels area, the resort announced in a press release.
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(Sept. 25, 2015) - On Friday morning, in a scene torn from the tattered pages of the Old West, South Dakota's own thundering herd will surge across the prairie, hooves pounding, in a display unlike any other in the world, BlackHillstoGo.com reported.
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(Sept. 22, 2015) - When ultra-marathoner Scott Jurek summited Maine's Mount Katahdin in Baxter State Park this past July, he set the fastest known time for hiking the full length of the Appalachian Trail. But he also received three citations for violating state park rules in doing so, the Reg Blog reported.
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(Sept. 23, 2015) - The company is recalling 290 model year 2016 Axis and Vegas RVs manufactured between March 26 and July 6 to fix a windshield defroster, as well as 98 model year 2014 and 2015 Tuscany XTE motorhomes manufactured between March 28, 2013, to Feb. 27 to fix a convertible table top insert.
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(Sept. 23, 2015) - Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013 to 2014 Starcraft All Star XL, 2013 Starcraft All Star, and XLT transit buses manufactured between Oct. 17, 2012, to Nov. 20, 2012 to correct an improperly routed engine grid heater power feed cable which can result in the cable contacting the metal edge on the cab.
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(Sept. 21, 2015) - The twister picked up Trisha Damron's camper and dropped it 30 feet away, all while she was still inside. "After we landed, the tornado sirens started going off," she told KSHB-TV. "I was frantic trying to get out of it because I didn't want to go through it again."
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(Sept. 21, 2015) - The officer's car was blocking access to the parking lot and the officer went to move his vehicle so the RV could leave. The driver did not see the officer and as he turned to leave the parking lot pinned the officer against his patrol car, the Lansing State Journal explained.
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(Sept. 23, 2015) - Moose are more likely to be crossing roadways at this time of year, especially after dark or early in the morning. The peak of their breeding season is late September and the first two weeks of October.
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(Sept. 22, 2015) - A Fargo child who wandered away from his family's campsite was found in the woods more than an hour later by a sheriff's deputy and his search dog just before nightfall Friday, the Grand Forks Herald reported.
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(Sept. 23, 2015) - Five students, who call themselves Engineering Smiles, have spent the past two years designing a mobile dental clinic with the help of Becker Custom Trailers.
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(Sept. 22, 2015) - Officials describe a fight at a Nederland campground escalating late on Friday as one man allegedly assaulted a fellow camper and menaced a police officer by firing several shots in the air, before being arrested once a Boulder County SWAT truck rolled in, the Boulder Daily Camera reported.
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(Sept. 23, 2015) - When the weather breaks and the humidity lightens up in October, Floridians come out of hibernation and mob campgrounds around the state for outdoor fun before the annual migration of snowbirds, the South Florida Reporter stated. The clock is ticking if you plan a fall camping trip.
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(Sept. 23, 2015) - If you ever fancied a weekend getaway then this giant camper van would be all you need - if you have a few hundred thousand pounds to spare, Yahoo News reported. The monstrous Action Mobil Global XRS 7200 weighs an astonishing 18 tonnes and will set you back between £356k-£585k.
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(Sept. 22, 2015) - The Bathurst Harness Racing Club is stepping up to meet the demand for further camping facilities during the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, the Western Advocate reported.
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(Sept. 22, 2015) - After 49 summers of camping at Sailors Cutting, Alva and Bill Rogers still think it is a perfect holiday spot, the Timaru Herald reported. Campground manager Teresa Fox said the campground's loyal followers were as eager as ever to move into their favourite spots when it opened for the 50th time on Saturday.
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(Sept. 21, 2015) - A younger contingent of buyers are investing in caravans and campers than ever before, the Standard reported. Warrnambool Leisurefest Roadshow event manager Jeff Leech said trends were changing - and the age range of patrons at his event at the weekend showed.
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(Sept. 23, 2015) - Maryborough is missing out on the RV market and it's potentially costing the city tens of millions of dollars a year, according to the city's state member Bruce Saunders. Saunders said he was keen to push to make Maryborough an RV-friendly because at the moment it was being bypassed on the Bruce Hwy in favour of Gympie and Bundaberg.
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(Sept. 25, 2015) - Urban Campsite changes location every year, Inhabitat reported. This year it was situated east of the Dutch capital at the tip of an artificial island called IJburg.
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(Sept. 25, 2015) - From Oct. 13 - Oct. 18, the show is the only place you'll see all the new 2016 caravan and motorhome models from leading UK and European brands, all in one place, the Express and Star reported.
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(Sept. 25, 2015) - Exorbitant hotel prices have forced tourists to turn to campsites at the Hac Sa beach for accommodation, with strategies for securing spaces now appearing on mainland websites, Macao Daily has reported.
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