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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.
SalVinCo debuts new microwaves for RV market
(Oct. 8, 2015) - Breaking away from the ordinary, SalVinCo now offers a small Muave' MU07120S microwave, the organization announced in a press release.
SmartPlug introduces non-metallic inlet
(Oct. 5, 2015) - Continuing to improve the reliability and safety of its power products, SmartPlug Systems introduces a Non-Metallic Inlet with a new mounting flange and streamlined cover design, the organization announced in a press release.
New app helps RVers avoid low clearances
(Oct. 2, 2015) - With the Route-1 POI database installed, a driver's GPS system will issue an audible warning for a low clearance on the route ahead. The height is shown on the screen, allowing the driver to continue or take an alternative route that avoids the height restriction.
Airxcel launches MaxxFan Deluxe models
(Oct. 1, 2015) - "These new deluxe fan models broaden our MaxxFan line," said Gokie. "In addition to 'better' and 'best' models with 10-speed motors and optional hand-held remotes, these new four-speed deluxe models provide an outstanding 'good' in our lineup."
Parallax debuts new Lower Section Replacement units
(Oct. 1, 2015) - Parallax Power Supply (PPS), of Connecticut Electric, announced their newly designed Lower Section Replacement Units (45RU, 55RU and 6345RU).
EzyDog introduces folding dog dish
(Sept. 30, 2015) - The EzyDog Fold-A-Bowl has a brand new design, is easy to clean and to transport. It is leak-proof, which makes it ideal for food and water. The bowl contains a clip attachment for travel convenience, and folds completely flat to fit in a backpack or RV drawer.
Shurhold offers no rust bucket
(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.
Ultra-Fab introduces Super Grip Chocks XL
(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.
Airxcel launches Mach-10 air conditioner
(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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RV dealer sues company over kickback scheme
(Oct. 15, 2015) - Adams County RV seller Trans-West Inc., doing business as Transwest, sued an Arizona dealership in federal district court on Oct. 6 over what Transwest said was a "kickback scheme" that cost it $1 million.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Date set for 2016 RV Rental School
MBA Insurance
(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.
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.
General RV Center to hire 150 new employees
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(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.
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.

  
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Adventurer releases 12-foot, triple-slide truck camper
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(Oct. 15, 2015) - Adventurer's new 1200 truck camper features an Eagle cap exclusive 102-inch wide body truck camper along with above the bed rail floor design giving buyers the largest open floor space in any truck camper, the company announced today.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Powerhouse Coach's new truck campers
(Oct. 14, 2015) - Idaho Falls, Idaho, based Powerhouse Coach's new custom made truck camper is one of the largest campers of it's kind available for sale, according to Local 8 News.
PRVCA honors Rebecca Lennington
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(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.
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.
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.
Winnebago completes sale of Metro Link
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(Oct. 14, 2015) - Winnebago Industries announced the sale of its Metro Link bus operation to Metro Worldwide in Clear Lake, Iowa.

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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.
Tiny house settlement planned for RV park
(Oct. 15, 2015) - A Northern Michigan RV resort is tapping into the "tiny house" fad by opening an area devoted exclusively to high-end cabins built in Wyoming.
RV park offers new storage services
(Oct. 12, 2015) - Eagle Ford Estates RV Park, in San Antonio, Tex., announced today that it is offering four storage services in addition to its RV rental and extended stay suite of services.
Campgrounds offer fun for entire family
(Oct. 12, 2015) - October camping is awesome in California, according to The Daily Press. There are still some pretty warm days, yet the evenings cool down to where an evening campfire sure sounds inviting.
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.
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.
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."
Autumn camping falls into style in tri-states
(Oct. 12, 2015) - The Monday morning after a busy fall weekend of camping can be quite relaxing for those who stay around the campground.
White Rock RV Park packed for holiday
(Oct. 12, 2015) - The RV Park adjacent to the White Rock Visitors Center at 115 N.M. 4 is packed with vehicles for the Columbus Day Holiday.
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

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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.
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.
Child, 11, dies at Yogi Bear Campground
(Oct. 14, 2015) - An 11-year-old child died after passing out while playing last weekend at a campground in Wyoming County, N.Y., sheriff's deputies reported Tuesday.
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.
Sewage from RV spills onto police cruiser
(Oct. 15, 2015) - A Manchester man was arrested on an active warrant by state police Wednesday afternoon after a sewage tank on a RV he was towing let loose, spilling raw sewage onto Interstate 93 and a nearby state police cruiser.
Person dies in Winter Haven camper fire
(Oct. 14, 2015) - Officials told The Tampa Tribune one person is dead following a fire at an RV campground in central Florida.
Man charged after campground incident
(Oct. 14, 2015) - A Truro, Mass., man is being held on $5,000 bail after he allegedly struck several trees and nearly ran over a camper Sunday afternoon at Adventure Bound Camping Resort.
Father killed at West Odessa RV Park
(Oct. 14, 2015) - An argument led to a deadly shooting early Tuesday morning at a trailer park in Ector County, Tex., officials said.
Camper found dead in Rocky Mountain
(Oct. 12, 2015) - A man camping in the backcountry at Rocky Mountain National Park was found dead on Saturday.
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.

Fiat Ducato camper show van debuted
(Oct. 14, 2015) - The Fiat Ducato Expedition Camper Show Van will be at the 2015 Motorhome and Caravan Show, NEC Birmingham, Oct. 13 to 18.
Wingamm UK displays new VW T6 Micros
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(Oct. 12, 2015) - Wingamm UK announced it will have the new VW T6 Micros on its stand in Hall 8 (no. 8.08) at The Motorhome and Caravan Show, plus a second one on display in the entrance to Hall 9, featuring the new L-shaped dinette option introduced for 2016.
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.
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.
Lego caravan sets record at the NEC
(Oct. 14, 2015) - The world's largest caravan built with interlocking plastic lego bricks has been unveiled today at the Motorhome & Caravan Show 2015 to celebrate 130 years of leisure caravanning this year.
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.
Landlord shares plans for tents and caravans
(Oct. 14, 2015) - A pub landlord is planning on attracting holidaymakers to Cow Roast by setting up a campsite on disused land behind his watering hole.
Three Wellhouse Leisure RVs to be unveiled
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(Oct. 12, 2015) - Wellhouse Leisure is set to launch three new models of its Ford Terrier campervan at the Motorhome & Caravan Show 2015 this week - with help from a former Top Gear presenter.


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