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Grand Design debuts redesigned Solitude fifth wheel
(Oct. 15, 2015) - A few key changes are all new wood cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, and flooring. A residential refrigerator is also now available on all models. The addition of several new floorplans further round out the appeal of the new Solitude.
SylvanSport offers Gear Aid - Tenacious Tape repair kit
(Oct. 14, 2015) - SylvanSport introduced a useable tent repair kit, the "Gear Aid - Tenacious Tape" system. Tenacious Tape provides an ultra-strong and residue free bond, the release stated.
Magellan TRX7 provides off-road navigation
(Oct. 13, 2015) - Magellan announced its new off-road vehicle navigation solution, the eXplorist TRX7, for the 4�4 and Powersports vehicle consumer markets at the AIMExpo in Orlando, Fla., from Oct. 15-18.
Shurhold introduces new polisher
(Oct. 13, 2015) - Shurhold Industries has introduced the Dual Action Polisher Pro. It works using a similar motion as its predecessor, but can cut through oxidation faster with its greater pad and orbit size, a release from the company stated.

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Wallace Lewis, NTP founder, died Oct. 10

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Patrick Industries to release earnings Oct. 29

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Wallace Lewis, NTP founder, died Oct. 10
Wallace Lewis
(Oct. 16, 2015) - Wallace J. Lewis, who played a prominent role in the RV industry as owner and founder of Northwest Trailer Parts, which became NTP Distribution, died Oct. 10 from complications of Alzheimer's, his family reported today.
Podcast 71: RV dealer consultant Hardee McAlhaney
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(Oct. 16, 2015) - Hardee McAlhaney is the guest for this special episode of RV Industry News. He is the former president of the Holiday RV Superstore chain, the industry's first-ever publicly traded RV dealership group. McAlhaney's expertise is in financial management and human resources strategies, such as developing pay and compensation plans. Today, he serves as an advisor to the Priority RV Network of dealerships, but also consults with other dealers regarding key management issues. McAlhaney comes on the show to talk about some of the common mistakes business owners seem prone to repeat.
Skyline reported 2016 first quarter results
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(Oct. 16, 2015) - Skyline Corporation reported first quarter 2016 results. Net sales decreased 2 percent over the operations in the previous year's first quarter.
Fuzion, Raptor help propel Keystone's toy hauler growth
Keystone Fuzion product manager Tim Markel (left) and Raptor product manager Jim Rzepka in front of their 2016 models.
(Oct. 15, 2015) - "Toy haulers are a priority at Keystone. Today's Fuzion and Raptor products offer never before seen floorplans, spectacular garage areas, premium interiors and exclusive features like Keystone's new iN-Command control and monitoring system," said Zimmerman. "The result of our focus is now paying huge dividends and the Stat Surveys numbers bear this out."

  
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Brandmotion introduces new collision avoidance system
Brandmotion Curb-Alert
(Oct. 16, 2015) - The newest version of the Curb-Alert Park View PRO allows a user to see, as well as be alerted to, obstacles with a camera that automatically shows the front view through a factory or aftermarket in-vehicle display.
Patrick Industries to release earnings Oct. 29
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(Oct. 16, 2015) - Patrick Industries also expects to conduct a conference call at 10 a.m. Eastern Time Oct. 29 to discuss third quarter results and other business matters. The call will feature remarks by Todd Cleveland, president and chief executive officer, and Andy Nemeth, chief financial officer.
OPINION: When hiring a consultant, expect change
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(Oct. 16, 2015) - While seeing the good and the beauty is fun, it is the bad and the ugly that gets the attention. Why? Because that's what we are hired to do. There isn't much point in hiring a consultant to outline change if you're fully satisfied with all aspects of your situation and are seeking only praise for what you have in place.
PRVCA honors Rebecca Lennington
Rebecca and Earl Lennington
(Oct. 16, 2015) - Lenington noted that working at PRVCA has been an amazing experience and she is truly blessed to have been a part of such a wonderful industry. Lenington is set to retire as PRVCA's executive vice president Oct. 16.
Podcast 70: Duratain and RV Business Top 50
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(Oct. 15, 2015) - The first guest on Podcast 70 is Wade Weiss, the president and chief formulator at Duratain, a company that produces protective coatings engineered specifically for the RV lifestyle. Weiss describes how the company started and shows how offering the products can create a profit center for dealerships, and help RV owners better protect their investments. The second guest is Sherman Goldenberg, the publisher of RV Business, who describes how he came up with the idea for the Top 50 Dealer Awards program and how finalists are nominated and selected.

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Pig iron BBQ challenge at Hoover RV Park
(Oct. 16, 2015) - The 19th annual Pig Iron BBQ Challenge is set for Friday night at the Hoover RV Park, in Birmingham, Ala., next to Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.
Three Alabama parks may avoid closure
(Oct. 16, 2015) - "The state park is so vital," Florala, Ala., Mayor Robert Williamson said. "It's the only natural lake in the state of Alabama. Our local economy is dependent on its success and the upkeep."
After 61 years, RV park closes for dealership
(Oct. 16, 2015) - After more than 61 years in business, Playground RV Park, in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., will close to make way for a new Toyota dealership.
Trailer park plans anger residents
(Oct. 16, 2015) - Residents have expressed concerns over several RV parks that have recently popped up around the Parish, according to The Creole.
Campground Connection adds functionality
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(Oct. 16, 2015) - Qualified buyers may now opt in to receive daily e-mail notifications of new park listings, as well as modifications, such as price reductions, to existing listings. Buyers may specify regions of interest, right down to the individual state level, ensuring that they only receive notifications that match their chosen criteria.
Complaints temporarily halt tree-cutting
(Oct. 16, 2015) - Neighboring residents who noticed a tree-cutting crew working Friday morning at a C&O Canal campground in Potomac, Md., have stopped the work, at least temporarily.
Route to Acadia acquisition unclear
(Oct. 16, 2015) - It isn't clear what legal process will be used by park officials to annex 1,600 acres on the Schoodic Peninsula that includes the new Schoodic Woods Campground.
Warwick adopts law affecting campground
(Oct. 16, 2015) - Following the completion of a public hearing, the Warwick, N.Y., Town Board adopted a local law that amends the town code affecting campgrounds.
Mill Creek Campground work completed
(Oct. 16, 2015) - Modoc National Forest has replaced and improved the aging Mill Creek Campground in Alturas, Calif., drinking water system within the Warner Mountain Ranger District
David Laird Campground may expand
(Oct. 16, 2015) - 11 people with mental illnesses were job-coached to maintain the David Laird Campground and facilities in association with the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Campgrounds evacuated as fire burns
(Oct. 16, 2015) - What started as a controlled burn at Sand Creek in Fremont County, Idaho, has grown out of control, forcing the evacuation of several campers Thursday morning.

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Living the RV Dream podcast features RVDR editor
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(Oct. 16, 2015) - Greg Gerber, the editor of RV Daily Report and Let's RV, was the guest on this week's Living the RV Dream podcast, hosted by John an Kathy Huggins. It was Gerber's second appearance on the show.
Military couple loses everything in fire
(Oct. 16, 2015) - A military couple is left without a home after their RV burnt to the ground in a huge San Marcos, Calif., business fire.
Ely, Nev., RV owners might have to move
(Oct. 16, 2015) - According to Ely, Nev., City Attorney Chuck Odgers, the city is responding to multiple complaints made by home owners about RV's on property they are not zoned to be on.
Crime down around Kukagami Lake
(Oct. 16, 2015) - Incidents of crime have dropped significantly around Kukagami Lake thanks to a 10-year initiative from Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Police Service Rural Community Response Unit and the Kukagami Lake Campers Association to conduct police checkpoints in the area, said police.
Council looks for ways to deal with RVs
(Oct. 16, 2015) - An effort to ban or restrict overnight parking of campers and other RVs began Tuesday night at Long Beach, Calif., City Council.
Marion man charged with theft of camper
(Oct. 16, 2015) - A Marion, N.C., man is charged with stealing a camper valued at $2,800. The man is charges with felony larceny.

Backyard campers targeted in the Coromandel
(Oct. 16, 2015) - Backyard camping in one of the country's most popular holiday spots is under threat as the Thames-Coromandel, New Zealand, District Council looks to tighten up rules around the tradition.
Confusion over rule changes raise questions
(Oct. 16, 2015) - - Proposed changes to the laws covering camping and caravanning in Western Australia have been met with shock, but proponents say no new regulations had been added to the rules.
Tonke turns VW T6 into camper van
(Oct. 16, 2015) - Volkswagen introduced the sixth-generation Transporter van back in April, and camper van converters quickly got to work showing their new T6 camper van packages.


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