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Hosts sought for Medicine Lake

(Oct. 23, 2015) -- The Modoc National Forest is seeking volunteer campground hosts at the Medicine Lake Campgrounds for 2016.

Phoenix dealer seeks technicians

(Oct. 21, 2015) -- RV techs needed for local RV dealership. Techs needed in all areas of service. RV experience is a must. Have mobile service positions available for certified RV tech. Competitive wages for all RV certified techs. Hiring for service advisers and parts counter help.


Lazydays Tucson hiring for all positions

(Oct. 19, 2015) -- Lazydays is looking for hourly and flat-rate service technicians with signing bonus for RV tech experience; advisors and service support; management at all levels; sales positions; and parts and retail store positions.


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

(Oct. 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.



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Demco partners with RVIA TNT program

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EverGreen improves leadership, service, products

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Cummins issues earnings results

Consumer confidence retreats in October

American Trailer Works offers new dealer financing

Brakes, suspension, towing course starts Nov. 16

 
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Demco partners with RVIA TNT program
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(Oct. 27, 2015) - Demco announced a partnership with RVIA's Technician's in Training (TNT) program for RV technicians and dealer personnel.
Positive outlook for 2016 outdoor recreation
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(Oct. 27, 2015) - Outdoor recreation leaders report good sales and activities for 2015 and expectations of still stronger activity in 2016, according to a new report from the American Recreation Coalition, Outdoor Recreation Outlook 2016.
Krugman rejoins Blue Ox as HR administrator
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(Oct. 27, 2015) - Blue Ox President and CEO Ellen Kietzmann has appointed Tamra Krugman to the position of HR administrator, in charge of personnel and benefits in the human resources (HR) department.

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Winnebago Towables outperform industry sales
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(Oct. 27, 2015) - As the industry experienced a growth rate in towables of 16.6 percent through the first eight months of 2015 and 9.6 percent for the month of August, Winnebago trailer and fifth wheel retail registrations rose 30.2 percent for the year and 53 percent for the month of August, SSI reported.
EverGreen improves leadership, service, products
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(Oct. 27, 2015) - EverGreen Recreational Vehicles announced in a press release it has implemented positive changes throughout the company over the last 90-days, including new leadership and service and product improvements.
Cummins to cut 2,000 jobs
(Oct. 27, 2015) - Diesel engine maker Cummins posted a lower-than-expected quarterly profit and said it would lay off up to 2,000 people as global economic weakness continued to weigh on its international sales.

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Cummins issues earnings results
(Oct. 27, 2015) - Cummins had revenue of $4.62 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.91 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $2.32 EPS.
Consumer confidence retreats in October
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(Oct. 27, 2015) - "Consumers were less positive in their assessment of present-day conditions, in particular the job market," said Franco. "Despite the decline, consumers still rate current conditions favorably, but they do not anticipate the economy strengthening much in the near-term.""Despite the decline, consumers still rate current conditions favorably, but they do not anticipate the economy strengthening much in the near-term
American Trailer Works offers new dealer financing
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(Oct. 27, 2015) - Under the program, dealers will have dedicated credit lines with Northpoint Commercial Finance, customized service and reporting capabilities, and competitive terms that allow them to manage and grow their businesses effectively.
Brakes, suspension, towing course starts Nov. 16
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(Oct. 26, 2015) - All elements of RV towing are included in this course; a truck towing a travel trailer or fifth-wheel trailer, a motorhome towing a small car, etc. All elements of electric trailer brakes, including troubleshooting, repair and maintenance, are taught. Hitch design and installation techniques are presented as well as all associated electrical wiring between tow vehicle and trailer.


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Interest increases in Virtual Hospitality Expo
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(Oct. 27, 2015) - The expo's online platform, VConference Online, has begun to provide the booth and room designs that will give the expo its trade show appearance. The virtual lobby has a place for attendees to register, view or download the souvenir program, promotional banners for sponsors and a screen for a welcome video.
Bill to waive visitor fees from state parks
(Oct. 27, 2015) - A new bill aims to waive day-use entrance fees for most Florida state parks for an entire year beginning July 1.
Texas state park reopens after wildfire
(Oct. 27, 2015) - A Central Texas state park has reopened following a wildfire that burned 7 square miles before being fully contained over the rainy weekend.
RV park worries Lead residents
(Oct. 27, 2015) - Some residents of Lead, S.D., told Kelo Land a planned recreational vehicle park is in an area of unstable ground, and they worry it could have catastrophic effects.
Recreation site closures in Chiricahuas
(Oct. 27, 2015) - Recent rains in the Chiricahua Mountains raised water levels in Cave Creek Canyon, which includes two popular recreation sites. Starting Oct. 15 and until further notice, the Douglas Ranger District of the Coronado National Forest is temporarily closing those two sites.
Movie filming at KOA Campground
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(Oct. 27, 2015) - Madelyn Deutch, actress from "Windsor" and "Texas Rising," and Deana Carter, Grammy-nominated country music star, are paying Buchanan, Tenn., KOA a visit while filming the family feel-good movie, "Painted Horses," directed by Damian Fulton.
State land not assessed correctly for taxes
(Oct. 27, 2015) - Voluntown, Conn., could see some financial gain after town officials discovered they haven't been collecting taxes on some state campground property in town.
Volunteers recognized for service
(Oct. 27, 2015) - Volunteers are a tremendous asset in helping the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Barren River Lake, in Kentucky, maintain campgrounds and day-use areas.
Owl banding at Indiana Dunes State Park
(Oct. 27, 2015) - Owl enthusiasts wishing to burn the midnight oil have a special opportunity on Nov. 6 or 7 to help bird experts band owls at Indiana Dunes State Park.
State parks celebrate 1 million camp nights
(Oct. 27, 2015) - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources marked an attendance milestone for state parks Thursday by celebrating the 1 millionth camp night of the 2015 camping season.
Campground is open following upgrades
(Oct. 27, 2015) - Kansas Point Campground at Lake Maloney State Recreation Area, in Nebraska, is open for camping after electrical upgrades were completed.

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Escapees Club plans Alaskan cruise HOP
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(Oct. 27, 2015) - Participants will witness lush rainforests, colossal mountains, salmon gliding upstream in clear river streams, and bear or moose roaming freely in their natural habitat. They may even catch a glimpse of whales breaching the water, Koca explained.
RV park bookkeeper wrote checks for sex
(Oct. 27, 2015) - A former Oak Hill RV park, in Florida, bookkeeper wrote dozens of checks from her employer's account to a man after they would meet up to have sex.
Ellenburg man admits to burglaries
(Oct. 27, 2015) - An Ellenburg man has been arrested in connection with a rash of camper burglaries at Blue Haven Campground in Ellenburg, N.Y.
Man risks arrest to stand his ground
(Oct. 26, 2015) - On an Epsom campsite, a man called Muskrat intends to be arrested Sunday, rather than forsake the den he built off Mason Brook.
Hundreds of campers arrive for race week
(Oct. 27, 2015) - We're still a week away from Sunday's Sprint Cup NASCAR Race at Martinsville, Va. But for several hundred dedicated fans, the fun has already started.

The Carvan Club helps with WWI project
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(Oct. 27, 2015) - The Caravan Club has partnered with the National Motor Museum to deliver the commemorative project 'Caravans & Charabancs - Leisure Motoring after the First World War', supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Travelworld Motorhomes hosts Halloween Extravaganza
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(Oct. 27, 2015) - A Shropshire-based motorhome company is planning to scare its customers with a chilling event displaying the all-new 2016 Hymer motorhome models.
Motorhome events to look forward to
(Oct. 27, 2015) - Caravan and motorhome events are a great chance to view the latest in motorhome design and technology. Fun for all the family, a motorhome event offers an entertaining day out looking at the latest motorhome models and also accessories on offer.


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