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General RV Center to hire 150 new employees

 
 (Oct. 13, 2015) - General RV Center is expanding its workforce by more than 10 percent for the fifth straight year, with plans to add up to 150 employees between its 11 locations and corporate headquarters.

Minnesota dealer seeks general manager

(Sept. 12, 2015) --Lake Region RVs is a 10-year old dealership specializing in the Class B and park model categories. We are a family-owned RV dealership that is completing our succession plans for the future. In doing so, it creates a unique position for the right candidate with tremendous opportunity.


Maine dealer looking for full-time tech

(Oct. 8, 2015) -- Scott's Recreation in Manchester, Maine, is looking to add a full time RV technician to its team. This is a year-round full time position with benefits. Previous RV experience would be a plus but not necessarily required.


North Trail RV Center seeks shop foreman, techs

(Oct. 2, 2015) -- North Trail RV Center in Fort Myers, Fla., seeks certified and master certified technicians to earn up to $45 per hour flat rate; as well as an experienced motorhome shop foreman to earn at least $100,000.


Escapees Club seeks show teams

(Sept. 22, 2015) -- If you love meeting people, are friendly, positive, and energetic, then we are looking for you to join the Escapees RV show team. The team will hand out Escapees literature, answer questions, and sign up new members at RV shows.


Dealer seeks seasonal technicians in Quartzsite, Ariz.

(Sept 20, 2015) -- RV Lifestyles Parts and Service, the only year-round RV dealership in Quartzsite, Ariz., is now hiring RV service technicians for the busy upcoming 2015/2016 winter season in Quartzsite. Experienced technicians only need apply.


Roadmaster seeks factory rep in Texas

(Sept. 15, 2015) -- Roadmaster, Inc. , a manufacturer of tow bars, braking systems and suspension solutions is seeking a full­-time, independent rep with STRONG canvassing and closing skills for the Texas territory.
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Jack Budrow, founder of Barker Manufacturing, died

Winnebago promotes Florea to Shipout manager

Route 66 completes successful dealer rally

Winnebago to announce quarterly earnings

Blue Ox opens Jay Hesse Welcome Center

Date set for 2016 RV Rental School

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Pawn Wars star, Rick Harrison, to visit California RV Show
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(Oct. 13, 2015) - Visitors to the 2015 Annual California RV Show at the Fairplex in Pomona on Oct. 17 will have the chance to spot Harrison as he makes a guest appearance at 1 p.m. adjacent to the exhibitor's tent.
Jack Budrow, founder of Barker Manufacturing, died
(Oct. 13, 2015) - Jack C. Budrow, 94 of Battle Creek died peacefully at home Oct. 9. In 1965, he joined Barker Manufacturing, rising to the office of president, where he remained for over 40 years.
Winnebago promotes Florea to Shipout manager
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(Oct. 13, 2015) - Winnebago Industries announced the promotion of Cathy Florea to the position of Shipout manager.
Route 66 completes successful dealer rally
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(Oct. 13, 2015) - "Like Lincoln, who assembled a cabinet after his election that included three of his major Republican presidential nomination rivals and several opposing party leaders, Route 66 dealers and partners stand united as one body of competitors to meet the needs of each others customers as they travel the highways of North America," said Merrill.
Winnebago to announce quarterly earnings
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(Oct. 13, 2015) - Winnebago Industries is set to issue its quarterly earnings data on Oct. 15.
Blue Ox opens Jay Hesse Welcome Center
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(Oct. 13, 2015) - "It's appropriate that the welcome center be named in Jay's honor since one of the foundations of our success within our industries is our customers," said Kietzmann. "Customer service is one of the things that Jay was always passionate about and the welcome center will be a lasting tribute to his legacy."
Date set for 2016 RV Rental School
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(Oct. 12, 2015) - he 16th annual MBA RV Rental School takes place March 1 to 3 at Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas, MBA Insurance announced. The specially-designed training helps people evaluate whether to get into the RV rental business or to strengthen their existing rental operations.

  
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Northern Wholesale offers one-day technical education school
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(Oct. 12, 2015) - Northern Wholesale Supply will host two separate one day schools, Oct. 29 and 30 and will focus on the operation, common issues and accurate diagnostic procedures on a wide range of Dometic products.
Last chance to enroll in Sobel sales course
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(Oct. 12, 2015) - "Dealers have reported a drastic increase in sales volume upon their staff's successful completion of this class," said Sobel. "With five experience levels, salespeople can expect a challenge whether it is their first attendance or their 15th."
GE nears deal to sell over $30 billion of loans
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(Oct. 12, 2015) - General Electric is in advanced talks to sell a specialty finance portfolio, worth more than $30 billion, to Wells Fargo.
RV Camping Connect provides free Facebook training
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(Oct. 12, 2015) - RV Dealerships interested in learning more about how to raise brand awareness, engage customers and campers and cultivate repeat customers may register now for RV Camping Connects free training, "Ten Ways to Market Your RV Dealership on Facebook."
Explosion at Holland RV Center sparks big fire
(Oct. 12, 2015) - Black smoke from a fire at Holland RV Center, in San Marcos, Calif., was seen for miles after an explosion.
Camping World opened new supercenter
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(Oct. 12, 2015) - Camping World and Good Sam announced the grand opening celebration of their newest SuperCenter at 602 Heron Drive in Swedesboro, N.J., beginning Oct. 15 through Oct. 24.
A motorcycle marvel
(Oct. 12, 2015) - Bryan Nelson fabricates motorcycle campers out of aluminum - marrying the bright metal with top-notch components to create lightweight pull-behind campers for motorcycle adventurers.
Classic Airstreams get a sleek makeover
(Oct. 12, 2015) - Though a full-service architectural firm, Hofmann specializes in Airstreams, RVs, vans, shipping containers, as well as small homes.
Female business owner's message for women
(Oct. 12, 2015) - Today, Gigi Stetler is the proud owner of a RV dealership in Florida - a company she built from the ground up to compete in an industry sector largely dominated by men.
Feds remove Indonesian lauan from trade program
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(Sept. 12, 2015) - Because 82 percent of all lauan imported to the United States last year came from Indonesia, which exceeded the 75 percent threshold of imports from one country, the USTR revoked the competitive needs limitations (CNL) waiver for the wood, meaning it is no longer eligible for duty-free treatment. The 8 percent duty will begin to be collected.

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OPINION: The campground industry and the web - Part 2
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(Oct. 13, 2015) - It's time to stop taking the cheapest route by giving the responsibility of one of your most important tools for business to a friend's kid or the lowest bidder. If you want to increase your business and continue to grow, you need the help of an industry expert to give you the tools to do that. Its an investment that will pay for itself over and over throughout the years.
Pancho Villa State park to host car show
(Oct. 13, 2015) - The Friends of Pancho Villa State Park will host the 10th Annual Pancho's Car Show at Pancho Villa State Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 24, with vintage to late model show cars, motorcycles and choppers.
Make corn shuck dolls at Logoly State Park
(Oct. 13, 2015) - Learn how to make corn shuck dolls during a workshop from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 24 at Logoly State Park in Arkansas.
Locals resist $100 million offer to fund park
(Oct. 13, 2015) - A $100-million plan backed by Burt's Bees founder Roxanne Quimby to establish a new national park in the region of Maine's highest mountain is meeting resistance from area residents and officials who fear federal-government intrusion in their lives
Construction begins for Oregon RV park
(Oct. 13, 2015) - Construction has begun for the 92-space RV park located north of the Expo grounds in Central Point, Ore. The project cost $5 million and will be completed next October.
Council to explore more RV campsites
(Oct. 13, 2015) - Sioux City, Iowa, officials are expanding the search for a place to build a campground for recreational vehicles.
Trick-or-Treat at Iowa campgrounds Oct. 24
(Oct. 13, 2015) - Story County, Iowa, Conservation invites all goblins and ghouls to trick-or-treat at Breezy Bay Campground at Hickory Grove Park in Colo and at Dakins Lake in Zearing on Oct. 24.
Camp n' Treat at Red Willow
(Oct. 13, 2015) - A Halloween camping event is set for the Red Willow State Recreation Area north of McCook, Neb., Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.

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Pawn Wars star, Rick Harrison, to visit California RV Show
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(Oct. 13, 2015) - Visitors to the 2015 Annual California RV Show at the Fairplex in Pomona on Oct. 17 will have the chance to spot Harrison as he makes a guest appearance at 1 p.m. adjacent to the exhibitor's tent.
Virginia city overtaxed RV owners
(Oct. 13, 2015) - There are 12,182 trailers registered in Fauquier County. But 244 of them, or 2 percent, are camper trailers. Whether they are classified as campers or trailers makes a difference when personal property tax bills go out.
Entegra Coach recalled exhaust tube
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(Oct. 13, 2015) - Entegra Coach is recalling certain motorhomes where the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.
Triple E RV recall for risk of explosion
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(Oct. 13, 2015) - Triple E RV recalled Unity motorhomes. The battery compartment under the entrance step was not properly sealed to prevent gases from the battery from entering the vehicle.
Forest River recalled trailer hitch
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(Oct. 13, 2015) - Forest River is recalling certain 2011-2016 Coachmen Pursuit, Mirada, and Encounter motorhomes. In the affected vehicles, the trailer hitch attaching bolts and nuts may not have been properly tightened, allowing the hitch to detach during use.
Triple E RV recalled Libero and Serenity RVs
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(Oct. 13, 2015) - In the affected vehicles, there is the possibility of an electrical shock when the window valance on the driver side rear of the vehicle is removed; the screw may become electrically charged.
Winnebago recalls the wiring harness
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(Oct. 13, 2015) - Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer and Itasca Sunova motorhomes with a D35G floorplan, manufactured March 19 to July 15.
Crossroads RV recalls kitchen ranges
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(Oct. 13, 2015)- - Crossroads RV is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sunset Trail trailers manufactured Nov. 14, 2014, to Sept. 1. The affected trailers are equipped with kitchen ranges that were installed without a panel to isolate the range from air movement.
Counterfeiter gets 30 years for stealing RVs
(Oct. 13, 2015) - A Nevada man who once bragged he was a "professional thief" has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for stealing motorhomes in West Michigan and elsewhere.
Back road washes out prompting warning
(Oct. 13, 2015) - Squamish Search and Rescue is warning backcountry enthusiasts and campers to make sure they're prepared before heading out in the rain.
Missing boys ate sticks to survive
(Oct. 12, 2015) - Two young cousins who wandered away from a campground in the Red River Gorge area of Kentucky say they ate sticks while they were in the wilderness.
Seahawks trailer adrift in Puget Sound
(Oct. 12, 2015) - A Seahawks-themed trailer is adrift in the Puget Sound, Wash., and it's not the first time it's happened.
Vintage trailer enthusiasts gather in Wilder
(Oct. 12, 2015) - Almost 100 people gathered around the Rivers Edge RV Park in Wilder, Idaho, for some old fashioned camping, but these folks weren't in the average camp trailers.

Caravan Club offers outfit matching service
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(Oct. 13, 2015) - The Caravan Club has offered advice to caravanners regarding the compatibility of their towcars and caravans since caravanning first became a motorised activity in the early 20th century, the organization announced in a press release.
Caravan Club to celebrate Royal Bank Holiday
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(Oct. 13, 2015) - The Caravan Club will be celebrating Her Majesty The Queen's 90th birthday at this year's National at Weston Park. The event will be open from May 27 - June 1 at Weston Park on the Shropshire and Staffordshire border.
Warwick Castle gets approval for glamping
(Oct. 13, 2015) - Bristol, England, town hall chiefs are expected to give the go ahead tomorrow for a glamping village in the grounds of Warwick Castle - despite claims it will turn it into "Disneyland."
Glamping on Cackatoo Island
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(Oct. 13, 2015) - Earlier this year, Cockatoo Island underwent a host of "home comfort enrichments" to make its island stays even more memorable including glamping accommodations.
Beat the crowds with these secret spots
(Oct. 13, 2015) - The Australian created a list of the best secret spots for camping as the warm weather arrives. At the top of the list is Honeymoon Bay at Point Perpendicular.
Council trials more freedom camping spots
(Oct. 13, 2015) - New freedom camping spots were revealed by the Marlborough, New Zealand, council on Tuesday in response to nearly 200 public submissions.
Retro caravan designed for women
(Oct. 13, 2015) - Now the Airstream has a baby brother - the Barefoot caravan, designed in Britain for the grey nomad traveler, especially women.


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