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Brandmotion offers next-gen awareness system
(Oct. 30, 2015) - The ADAS Plus forward camera ensures all-around coverage to keep a driver informed and alert. The system emits audible tones to notify the driver if the vehicle strays out of its lane above a preset speed, or if there is the potential risk of collision from stopped traffic or an obstacle up ahead.
New removable roof mount kit from King
(Oct. 27, 2015) - Designed for RV and travel trailer roofs, the King Removable Roof Mount Kit allows for permanent roof mounting of the King Tailgater or King Quest antenna, while providing the portability to take the antenna wherever you go, the organization announced in a press release.
Dometic to showcase new toilets, cleaning supplies
(Oct. 26, 2015) - "When it comes to RV comfort and sanitation, Dometic never stops innovating," said Schutz. "Dealers are going to love our expanded line of RV care products that deliver safe, environment-friendly cleaning and protection of vital RV components."
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.
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.

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Keystone reiterates supplier policy
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - "Keystone has not and will not base its decisions on which suppliers' products it will distribute solely on whether or not a supplier chooses to also distribute its products through other distributors," Rodgers wrote.
TriMas announced quarterly earnings
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(Oct. 30, 3015) - TriMas Corp announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The company reported $0.39 EPS for the quarter.
Blue Ox donates towing equipment to Tents for Troops
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - Blue Ox recently donated an Aventa LX Tow Bar along with a BrakeSafe air actuated braking system for use by Tents for Troops. Bruce Young, of B Young RV in Portland, Ore., donated all labor and supplies needed for the install on both the Tents for Troops' RV and Ram 1500 it tows.
RVDA hosts webinar on preparing facilities for winter
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - To make sure dealer facilities are prepared for winter, the Mike Molino RV Learning Center and RVDA associate KPA will offer a free webinar Nov. 12 to discuss hidden winter safety issues that need addressing and how to assess what seasonal equipment and training dealerships will need.
Campers Inn RV names McNamara F&I director
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - Campers Inn RV announced the addition of Paris McNamara as national F&I director. In this newly established role, McNamara will oversee the finance and insurance activities for all of the company's 13 stores.
RVDA plans optional outings in Las Vegas
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - Attendees of next week's RV Dealers Association convention and expo can sign up for two special events taking place next Thursday afternoon. They include a session at the Top Shot Experience shooting range and a visit to the Madame Tussauds Las Vegas wax museum.

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Ketlesen RV to host four-day tech training program
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - Ketelsen RV will host a four-day training program offering classes from major industry vendors, including Dometic, Lippert, Atwood, and Norcold, RVDA reported today. The program includes hands-on training and learning experiences about appliances technicians work on every daily, directly from the manufacturer.
Mariotti celebrates 20 years with Priority One
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - Priority One Financial Services congratulated Lorraine Mariotti, vice president of lending, for twenty years with the company.
RVIA sets date for 2016 annual meeting
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - The RV Industry Association has set the date for its 2016 annual meeting. The event takes place Feb. 29 to March 2 at the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain in Tucson, Ariz. Annual meeting attendees will have the opportunity to discuss association activities, attend informative seminars, and network with business colleagues.
Satellite media tour delivers Go RVing messages
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - Earlier this month, the RV Industry Association teamed with Alan Taylor, an automotive expert and award-winning radio and television host, to produce a satellite media tour from the association's California RV Show in Pomona, Calif. That tour shared positive messages about RVing to millions around the country, RVIA reported.
Blue Ox honors employees at awards banquet
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - Blue Ox employees gathered at "Bev's on the River" in Sioux City, Iowa, for the company's annual service awards banquet, hosted by the board of directors. More than 20 employees were recognized for their years of service with the company.

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Flexsteel vice president sells 3,735 shares
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - Flexsteel Industries Vice President Timothy E. Hall sold 3,735 shares of Flexsteel Industries stock in a transaction on Oct. 29.
Brandmotion offers next-gen awareness system
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - The ADAS Plus forward camera ensures all-around coverage to keep a driver informed and alert. The system emits audible tones to notify the driver if the vehicle strays out of its lane above a preset speed, or if there is the potential risk of collision from stopped traffic or an obstacle up ahead.
TriMas appoints president of Norris Cylinder
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - TriMas Corporation announced the transition of leadership within its Norris Cylinder business. Jerry Van Auken, president of Norris Cylinder, has retired as president, and Charles Manz, currently vice president of operations at Norris, has succeeded Van Auken as president.
Canadian GDP, U.S. personal spending rise 0.1%
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - The Canadian gross domestic product rose by 0.1 percent in August following unrevised gains of 0.3 percent and 0.4 percent in July and June, respectively. Personal consumer expenditures in the United States edged upward by 0.1 percent in September following a 0.4 percent increase in August and a revised 0.3 percent gain (was 0.4 percent) in July.
Podcast 74: Meyer Distributing and RV Armor
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(Oct. 29, 2015) - Episode 74 of RV Industry News starts with an interview with Mike Braun, CEO of Meyer Distributing, and Nick Gramelspacher, the vice president of sales and marketing. The company is making its first appearance at the RVDA Expo next week in Las Vegas. They asked to come on the show to introduce the company, talk about its history dating back to 1934, and what happened in 2007 to catapult the company to a new level. The second interview features Lee Thaxton, the CEO of RV Armor, which will also be attending the RVDA expo to roll out a new dealer partnership program. He comes on the show to talk about what RV Armor is, how it works, and how dealers can create a new profit center in their service departments by installing the product for their customers.


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Woodall's: Missouri RV park opts for Wi-Fi over cable
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(Oct. 30, 2013) - The cable television industry's ongoing conversion from analog to digital technology has created so many logistical problems for parks that it's proving to be easier - and more cost effective in the long run - to simply invest in a Wi-Fi system that's strong enough to provide television programming, Woodall's noted.
Delaware State Park hosting Boooo-B-Que
(Oct. 30, 2015) - Delaware Seashore State Park is going to be the site of a two-day barbeque cook-off competition. The so-called Boooo-B-Que begins Friday and will include live music, a costume competition, a 5k run and local craft brewers.
State parks to celebrate 100 years
(Oct. 30, 2015) - Not only will the National Park Service be celebrating 100 years in 2016, so will the North Carolina State Park system.
Marshfield gets new state park
(Oct. 30, 2015) - The Molly's Falls Pond property, known by many as the Marshfield Reservoir, has been turned into a Vermont state park.
Finance agreement on Solstice RV Park
(Oct. 30, 2015) - Now that the Mesquite City Council released a financing agreement between the city and defunct Barcelona Partners, Bill Takahashi intends to purchase 30 acres surrounding the Solstice luxury motor coach RV Resort in Mesquite, Nev.
Storms pour record rainfall at Texas RV park
(Oct. 30, 2015) - Purtis Creek State Park near Eustace saw numerous cancellations of its nearly full park last weekend and had to close the lake to boaters along with the day area beach.
Damage as storms blow through area
(Oct. 30, 2015) - People in three rural counties around San Antonio, Tex., are cleaning up the damage today as storms and possibly several tornadoes tore through the area.
MobileRVing 2.0 launches on iTunes and Google Play
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - Southeast Publications, creator of the MobileRVing.com RV travel search engine, announced the deployment of MobileRVing 2.0 on Google Play & iTunes.
Fright fest at the Hagerstown KOA
(Oct. 29, 2015) - The Hagerstown, Md., KOA Campground hold haunted attractions at their Creekside Manor each year in the month of October. This year's theme is "Circus of the dead."
RMS unveils 3D Interactive Mapping tool
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(Oct. 29, 2015) - RMS Hospitality Solutions and Visrez announce an integration technology partnership resulting in an outdoor hospitality market 3D Interactive Mapping tool for online booking.
Nanton Lake campsite gets updated
(Oct. 29, 2015) - Nanton Lake Recreation Site, located approximately 30 kilometres east of Powell River, British Columbia, has needed project funding for a number of years to get updated.
Town urged not to sell campgrounds
(Oct. 29, 2015) - Saugeen Shores, Ontario, council heard arguments to keep the town's two tourist camps and not develop the land.
Oak Bluffs public campground could work
(Oct. 29, 2015) - More than 17 years ago, the purchase of Webb's campground by would-be golf course developers spurred a land-use battle. It ended when the Martha's Vineyard Land Bank agreed to purchase the majority of the property known as the Southern Woodlands from failed golf club developer Corey Kupersmith for $18 million.
Parks close for winter, manager retires
(Oct. 29, 2015) - Dwight Griffin is making his rounds this week at the Wheeler Dam campground, preparing to close the facility for the upcoming winter season. This will be the last season before Griffin retires.
RMS to reveal cloud PMS enhancements at ARVC
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(Oct. 29, 2015) - Next month RMS Hospitality Solutions will unveil enhancements to its RMS 9+ cloud-based property-management system that will help owners and operators of RV Resort Parks and Campgrounds in North America communicate with their customers more effectively, the organization announced in a release.

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Unplug at a Napa glamping pop-up
(Oct. 30, 2015) - TerraVelo Tours is one company at the forefront of the luxury, all-inclusive "glamping" trend - they even treated 2015 Oscar nominees to a posh vacation as part of the annual over-the-top goodie bags distributed to honorees.
NxStage Kidney Care patient hits the road in a RV
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - Kidney Care today announced the NxStage Kidney Care RV Tour, a trip that aims to educate patients on more flexible in-center dialysis and home dialysis options available to help enhance their quality of life.
This is the final weekend for fall color in Ohio
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - "Overall, it was a truly great fall color season with lots of vibrant colors, especially in the maples," said Burdick. "There is still some fall color out there, with your best chances to see it in the coming weeks being in the woodlands, such as our state parks and forests."
Author pens free e-book on traveling with grandkids
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - "This free resource helps grandparents, (or any adult RVing with kids) have all the resources they need to create wonderful, outdoorsy memories," said author Sylvana Clark, who is also a frequent speaker at RV conferences across the country.
The new way to go glamping
(Oct. 30, 2015) - Travelers are looking for luxury lodgings that meld all the aspects of five-star roughing-it and expect way more than just a spruced-up tent.
Living the RV Dream broadcasts live at gathering
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - The Huggins spent the entire show taking questions from the audience about all manner of subjects from how they met to their favorite RV location to health care and their future as on-the-road full-time RVers. This was a fun departure from their usual routine of just Kathy and John doing the show from their rig, the couple noted.
1970s fifth wheel trailer has unusual design
(Oct. 30, 2015) - Camping fans might be surprised to hear about the Shadow, a 5th wheel trailer designed to be pulled by a small car.
November issue of RV Consumer available online
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - With colder weather on its way, this issue concentrates on winterizing the RV plumbing system and preparing an RV for cold weather storage. This is also a good time to inspect, clean, and reseal your RV roof, so the issue features some helpful tips and videos on RV roof preventive maintenance.
Man in camper robbed on Route 22
(Oct. 30, 2015) - A New Alexandria, Pa., man was robbed of cash at gunpoint in his camper early Thursday morning along Route 22.
Tailgating in style with mobile man caves
(Oct. 30, 2015) - Eric Chilton visited Camping World of Colfax to see the latest and greatest in tailgating RVs and brought in The Big Burger Spot guys to show us what to cook.
Sadie Robertson transforms trailer
(Oct. 30, 2015) - Duck Dynasty star Sadie Robertson was so moved by the hit Christian film War Room that she decided to create her own designated prayer room, from a transformed trailer.

Australian couple has unique RV
(Oct. 30, 2015) - A couple originally hailing from Brisbane, Australia visited Bowman over the weekend and caught a lot of attention with their 2009 Isuzu RV.
Swift announces high sales at RV show
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(Oct. 30, 2015) - Swift has announced impressive sales performance for the new season following the Motorhome & Caravan Show 2015.
Glamping in a hut on wheels
(Oct. 30, 2015) - Bulgarian designer Hristina Hristova and her family love to escape the crowds in summer, but they also like to take a few home comforts with them. The designer's solution? A modern take on a traditional caravan, which she calls Koleliba - a hut on wheels.


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