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King releases quick mount for portable antennas
(Oct. 22, 2015) - The portable antenna mount hangs on the window or side of the truck or RV and provides a place for the King Tailgater or King Quest to rest while the vehicle is parked. Simply attach the portable antenna mount to the antenna and hang the mount on the window of the truck or RV or side of vehicle.
Coachmen introduces Galleria Class B motorhome
(Oct. 21, 2015) - The Galleria is built on a 170-inch extended Mercedes Benz Sprinter platform and powered by a 3-liter V6 turbo diesel engine with a five-speed automatic transmission. The interior of the Galleria provides the impression of a private jet with plush interiors, custom made cabinetry and space conscious design engineering, the company explained.
Sylvan Sport introduces Mr. Stow-It-All
(Oct. 20, 2015) - Sylvan Sport's new Mr. Stow-It-All stows gear, electronics, games, books, magazines, bug spray, bottles, keys, tableware and condiments. Sometimes it seems like there's nothing he doesn't stow, the company announced today.
Rand McNally creates new dashboard device
(Oct. 20, 2015) - Designed and built for RV travel, the dashboard tablet brings together Rand McNally's advanced RV GPS navigation and trip planning with entertainment and information - plus extras like a built-in dash cam. The device also comes preloaded with a suite of unique travel apps.
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.


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NERVDA to host event, seminars at local Cabela's

Canadian annual inflation rate falls to 1 percent

RVDA of Alberta appoints new board members

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RV Life suspends print publication

Why dealers need to outsource digital marketing

Wirkler joins staff at ARC Representation

ASA Electronics releases reinforced TV cabinet

Inspired Rep Group to promote Roadmaster products

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NERVDA to host event, seminars at local Cabela's
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(Oct. 23, 2015) - Due to the success of the single display at the Hudson/Berlin, Mass., Cabela's store in June, the New England RV Dealers Association has been invited back in November and the event is expanding to all three stores in New England, the group announced today.
Canadian annual inflation rate falls to 1 percent
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(Oct. 23, 2015) - Canada's consumer price index fell by 0.2 percent on a month-over-month (not seasonally adjusted) basis in September after prices were unchanged in August, RBC Economics reported today. This pushed the year-over-year rate of inflation downward to 1.0 percent in September from 1.3 percent in August and July.
RVDA of Alberta appoints new board members
RVDA of Alberta board
EDMONTON, Alberta - The RV Dealers Association of Alberta today announced the election of two new board members during a meeting Oct. 20 in Jasper, Alberta. Scott Vanderwerff, of Fraserway RV in Airdrie, and Dale Hopkins of RV City in Morinville joined the board of directors. Current board members, pictured below, include: Back Row: Dale ...
Cummins to post earnings on Tuesday
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(Oct. 23, 2015) - Cummins is set to issue its quarterly earnings data on Oct. 27.
OPINION: Prevent bad apples from spoiling your team
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(Oct. 23, 2015) - Research shows that one employee with a negative attitude can infect your entire team with his defeatist behavior. To inoculate our staff from bad apples, we first need to understand why people adopt attitudes that seem to have no professional payoff.
RV Life suspends print publication
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(Oct. 23, 2015) - "It is with a heavy heart that after 32 years of publishing the print edition of RV Life, the doors will be closing. Due to my upcoming retirement, RVLife.com is now up for sale and I remain optimistic that it will continue bringing the RVing lifestyle to active RVers everywhere," said Knudson.

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Why dealers need to outsource digital marketing
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(Oct. 23, 2015) - Many owners of RV businesses lack the time to run their businesses, engage on traditional forms of marketing, participate in networking events and still be able to come up with a formidable online marketing strategy.
Wirkler joins staff at ARC Representation
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(Oct. 23, 2015) - Scott Wirkler is an 18-year industry veteran who has been hired to support ARC Representation in Texas and surrounding states, Raymond Padgett, managing director of ARC, announced today.
ASA Electronics releases reinforced TV cabinet
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(Oct. 23, 2015) - The set features a more modern aesthetic and robust chassis than traditional RV TVs. A design unique to the RV industry, this model includes a industrial grade metal cabinet that's reinforced for vibration.
Inspired Rep Group to promote Roadmaster products
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(Sept. 22, 2015) - Roadmaster today announced a new partnership with Inspired Rep Group, which will provide dealer support as the company's factory representatives in the Great Lakes area serving dealers in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin.
Podcast 73 features Bob Zagami and Furrion
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(Oct. 22, 2015) - Bob Zagami comes on the show to talk about critical issues impacting the RV industry, most importantly, the need for better training of staff and technicians, and the need to do a better job recruiting techs into the career field. He also describes some outside-the-box marketing ideas being employed by NERVDA as well as the future of RV industry trade shows. The second guest is Chase Healy, the director of specialty vehicle sales for Furrion, an Elkhart-based company that specializes in electrical equipment and appliances for the RV lifestyle. Furrion is near completion of an innovation center in Elkhart, and Healy talks about what that involves and how it will impact the future of the RV market.


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New attractions at Halloween in the Park
(Oct. 23, 2015) - This year's Halloween in the Park in Au Gres, Mich., will feature new games, a magician, an inflatable obstacle course, hayrides and more when the event is held for the second time Oct. 24 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Cape View RV park three-year project
(Oct. 23, 2015) - Owners of the Cape View View Motel and Cottages, overlooking Mavillette, Nova Scotia, Beach, have started groundwork on a 34-site RV park on the west side of their property.
Monster Mash Halloween carnival
(Oct. 23, 2015) - Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites everyone to the ghoulish, kid-friendly Monster Mash Halloween Carnival at Highline Lake State Park.
Tree thinning planned for campground
(Oct. 23, 2015) - Sap dripping from lodgepole pines this year came as the first sign of an insect invasion mounting in the Newberry Volcano caldera.
Commissioners say yes to RV park
(Oct. 23, 2015) - Commissioners unanimously voted to approve a land use change that will allow an RV park to be built at the Wildwood Golf Club in Wakulla County, Fla.
Experience a racing tradition at Talladega
(Oct. 23, 2015) - In 2001, 78 acres of farmland was converted into an RV campground. This change was made after the sound of NASCAR engines began to replace the hum of tractors in Talladega.

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Finding the sweet spot to trick-or-treating on the road
Fulltime Families - trick or treat
(Oct. 23, 2015) - "While these tips have worked in the past, this year, I found the best spot by locating an elementary school via Google Maps and then making sure the streets around it were in a accessible, grid like pattern for easy navigation," said Travaglino.
Missing Arizona boy died of hypothermia
(Oct. 23, 2015) - A medical examiner told The Daily Journal hypothermia killed the 5-year-old Arizona boy who was found dead after disappearing from his family's campsite in August.
Heavy rain floats some RVs from park
(Oct. 23, 2015) - Storms that dumped more than 3 inches of rain in West Texas led to flooding that floated several travel trailers and a double-wide mobile home away from an RV park.
Photographer launches solo adventure
(Oct. 23, 2015) - Dawn Wilson, professional wildlife photographer, launched a solo excursion today in her 24-foot Thor Chateau RV to photograph the wildlife of the U.S.
Man arrested for stealing motorhome
(Oct. 23, 2015) - An Ephrata, Pa., man allegedly broke into an Ephrata car dealership garage, stole a motorhome and drove it through a fence.
Two people arrested for meth
(Oct. 23, 2015) - On Oct. 21 the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office Vice and Narcotics Unit received information concerning illegal drug activity taking place inside a camper in Blountville, Tenn.
Tri-State burn bans affecting local campers
(Oct. 23, 2015) - Campers at Mark Twain Lake, in Missouri, won't be allowed to have campfires, and they don't know when they'll be able to again. It's all because of a burn ban due to dry conditions.
Zoning changes impact campers
(Oct. 23, 2015) - The Cheboygan, Mich., County Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding the use of tents, travel trailers, campers, RVs and undersized mobile homes outside of campgrounds and regarding their storage outdoors.
Slow driver partially at fault
(Oct. 23, 2015) - A recent British Columbia Supreme Court judgment found the driver of a slow-moving camper to be partially at fault in a serious accident on the Coquihalla Highway in 2011.
Fall Clean Sweep RV Show set for Oct. 30 to Nov. 1
FRVTA show crowd
(Oct. 23, 2015) - "This admission-free event is the association's way of saying 'thanks' to the public for supporting us throughout the year," Morse explained. "By sponsoring these shows, the trade association allows the public to view a huge variety of RVs in one place."
Living in a luxury van for a week
(Oct. 23, 2015) - Here's the story of Christian Storm, the former visual features editor at Business Insider, who lived in a luxury van in January.
Airstream rally kicks off in Quanah
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(Oct. 23, 2015) - Downtown Quanah, Tex., began turning itself into an Airstream RV park early in the week, welcoming early arrivals to the Texas Country Air Airstream Rally.

Tourist's lucky escape after RV fire
(Oct. 23, 2015) - A tourist to the Toowoomba area had a lucky escape after his motorhome caught fire on the New England Hwy.
Solo female travelers hit the road
(Oct. 23, 2015) - Forget the grey nomads, research is showing that female solo travelers are a growing market for the motorhome industry.
Record sales at motorhome show
(Oct. 23, 2015) - Last week, the Motorhome & Caravan Show 2015 took place and saw one of the largest attendances in history.
Free RV sites hurt local businesses
(Oct. 23, 2015) - A tourist park operator is calling for an end to free campervan facilities offered by local councils. Porongurup Range Tourist Park's Freddie Zitcher said RV-friendly sites in Mount Barker and Albany had hit his business hard.


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