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Ecocamel enters RV market with shower products
(Nov. 12, 2015) - Using "aircore technology," the products draw air in through intakes and mixes with with water to increase the water pressure in recreation vehicles. This works to conserve water in the RVs and energy as well. A flow regulator limits water flow to a maximum of 2.11 gallons (8 liters) per minute.
Scissor Deck offers lifts for sidewall, roof maintenance
(Nov. 10, 2015) - The company noted it designed easy powered lifts to answer the RV industries' call for safe access to RV rooftops for maintenance work. The lifts are rated for 500 pounds, and can be raised to RV roof height and lowered with use of a powered drill/driver.
Origen introduces the RV SnapPad
(Nov. 6, 2015) - SnapPad supports more than 10,000 pounds per foot across any and all terrains, including asphalt, concrete, grass, gravel, mud, resin, ice and snow. It is resistant against water, heat, oil, tar, mud, and all other environmental hazards. SnapPad won't crack, split, chip or break under pressure.
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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Redwood RV partners with Terry and Evada Cooper

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Scissor Deck offers lifts for sidewall, roof maintenance

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Sam Parks is new RVDA of Canada chairman

Thor CEO Bob Martin makes Fortune's best list

Camping on your own property becoming illegal

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Redwood RV partners with Terry and Evada Cooper
Terry and Evada Cooper take possession of their new Redwood 2016 39MB from Jim Lazzarino, right, general manager of Redwood.
(Nov. 9, 2015) - Since 2011, the Coopers have been not only faithful Redwood owners, but also involved heavily with manufacturing and product development, providing input that has helped shaped the future of Redwood, the release noted.
Opinion: Taking aerial photos could cost your business
Commercial Drone
(Nov. 9, 2015) - One of the biggest trends heading into 2016 is the use of drones to create overhead views of campground and RV park properties. But, that trend is going to end badly and possibly expensively for some unlucky park owners.
Camping World announced new campaign
Camping World Good Sam
(Nov. 12, 2015) - Marcus Lemonis, chief executive officer of Camping World and Good Sam Enterprises, announced he is beginning a new campaign to collect pairs of jeans to give to those in need.
NRVIA announces dates for inspector training
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(Nov. 10, 2015) - Individuals looking to become certified RV inspectors, work campers looking to become campground technicians and even RVers just wanting to learn how their RV functions can register now for live training, the National RV Inspectors Association announced today.
Ford Transit coming to RV dealers in 2016
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(Nov. 11, 2015) - Ford has long been a staple of RV manufacturers providing their E- series cutaway chassis vehicles for a wide range of RV vehicles that deliver adventure and excitement to families all across the country.
Scissor Deck offers lifts for sidewall, roof maintenance
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(Nov. 10, 2015) - The company noted it designed easy powered lifts to answer the RV industries' call for safe access to RV rooftops for maintenance work. The lifts are rated for 500 pounds, and can be raised to RV roof height and lowered with use of a powered drill/driver.
Grand Design RV adds Cody to sales team
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(Nov. 9, 2015) - Grand Design Recreational Vehicle Company welcomes industry veteran Greg Cody to the Reflection and Imagine sales team.

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Sam Parks is new RVDA of Canada chairman
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(Nov. 9, 2015) - Parks has been owner of Camp-Out RV for more than 20 years along with his wife, Debbi. Under his leadership Campout RV has grown from a small family business started by his parents more than 50 years ago to an enterprise with 20-plus employees.
Thor CEO Bob Martin makes Fortune's best list
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(Nov. 12, 2015) - Thor Industries' brand may not be as recognizable to the layperson as rival Winnebago, but it generates more than four times the revenues, Fortune reported today in listing Thor CEO Bob Martin on its list of businesspersons of the year. Martin came in at No. 38 on the Top 50 list.
Dometic introduces Engineering Refrigeration Team
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(Nov. 10, 2015) - Dometic Group has unveiled its new, dedicated team specializing in refrigeration engineering and design. Led by Chief Engineer Tek Lentine, the new team will focus on researching, designing and developing RV refrigerators that offer greater fresh food and freezer storage space.
RV dealership becomes burglary target
(Nov. 9, 2015) - Gresham, Ore., police are seeking more information in a string of at least 20 burglaries at Blue Dog RV.
Winnebago to support Rokerthon 2
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(Nov. 10, 2015) - Winnebago Industries announced today it will help NBC's Today Show weatherman Al Roker on his quest to set a world record for the fastest time ever reporting the weather from all 50 states.
Patent board upholds ruling against Hopkins, Coast
Cequent Performance Products
(Nov. 10, 2015) - The Patent Trial and Appeal Board ruled that a petition filed against Cequent Performance Products by Hopkins Manufacturing and the Coast Distribution System will not be reheard, the National Law Review reported today.

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Campers Inn RV named Top 50 Dealer
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(Nov. 11, 2015) - Campers Inn RV announced it has received RV Business' 2015 Top 50 Dealer Award, which recognizes RV dealers in the United States for excellence, professionalism and business acumen.
Brunswick acquires Garelick Manufacturing
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(Nov. 10, 2015) - Brunswick Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dusty McCoy noted that that the parts and accessories business continues to grow in scope and importance to Brunswick and over the past few years has helped reduce the cyclicality of the company's portfolio.
Ecocamel enters RV market with shower products
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(Nov. 12, 2015) - Using "aircore technology," the products draw air in through intakes and mixes with with water to increase the water pressure in recreation vehicles. This works to conserve water in the RVs and energy as well. A flow regulator limits water flow to a maximum of 2.11 gallons (8 liters) per minute.
Truma introduces iNet System
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(Nov. 10, 2015) - More comfort on the move in a new dimension: The Truma iNet System enables the Combi furnace to be remotely controlled via smartphone or tablet - anywhere and anytime.
Iowa RV dealer James Thompson died Friday
(Nov. 9, 2015) - "Dad left a great legacy for all of us at Thompson Family RV to follow. His hard work ethic and integrity laid the cornerstone of our company. He treasured so many friendships he made during his 36 years in the RV industry. He will be missed," said Mark Thompson, president.
INC: Three ways ex-employees can sabotage a firm
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(Nov. 13, 2015) - A CEO of a small business noted his technology consulting company was finding it harder and harder to get top talent to join his company. The reason? During a period of transition several years ago, the company let some employees go, the magazine explained. The fired employees took to social media to blast the company and its management.
Truma to launch three accessory products at RVIA
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(Nov. 13, 2015) - True to its motto "more comfort on the move" Truma launches three accessory products for the Truma AquaGo hybrid instant water heater that offer more convenience and make camper's life easier, a release from the company stated.

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National parks blame power plants for air quality
National Park Service
(Nov. 10, 2015) - But to hear the National Park Service tell it, it's not historic wildfires scorching the American West or millions of cars on the road that are to blame for the ozone pollution. Instead, the NPS is pointing the finger at power plants, Fox News reported.
PODCAST: AGS interviews RVDR editor
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(Nov. 9, 2015) - Moore and Gerber also discuss some of the critical issues facing the industry such as Internet service, the need for a consistent definition of a "resort," the misguided opinion that RVers are "trailer trash," and the need for campground owners to keep abreast of news impacting the RV and outdoor hospitality industries.
Prison being transformed into RV park
(Nov. 13, 2015) - Developers have laid most of the groundwork for converting the Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary into a huge moonshine distillery complete with a museum, prison tours, RV park and music festival venue.
Georgia State Parks offer hot deals to snowbirds
Georgia State Parks
(Nov. 13, 2015) - Through Feb. 28, select Georgia State Parks are offering discounts of 30 to 50 percent off their already low rates on campsites. Depending upon the park and the length of stay, extended-stay rates can be as low as $9.50 per night for a campsite with considerable amenities.
Snowbirds arriving early across Arizona
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(Nov. 9, 2015) - Snowbirds are arriving ahead of schedule across Arizona, thanks to cold weather up north, and some RV park operators are taking this as a sign of a busier winter season than last year, a press release from the Arizona Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds reported.
Whistler's Riverside Resort gets new owners
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(Nov. 10, 2015) - The Riverside Resort campground on Mons Road in Whistler officially has a new owner, Pique reported, noting the 14-hectare property was purchased Nov. 3 by Calgary-based Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities, which now owns 17 properties in British Columbia.
Developer to replace RV park with resort
(Nov. 11, 2015) - After a run of more than 50 years, Knight's Key, in Florida, one of the last remaining old-school, unvarnished accommodations in the Keys, will soon be sold to a high-powered developer who plans to transform the RV campground into a five-star resort.
Cruise Inn members attend annual conference
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(Nov. 12, 2015) - Cruise Inn wrapped up its second-annual member conference with a weekend full of education, brand updates, voting, awards and fun, the organization announced in a press release.
Florida city approves $2.5 million luxury RV park
(Nov. 10, 2015) - Chiefland city commissioners gave developers a green light to build a $2.5 million luxury RV park, WCJB-TV reported. The city commission voted 4-1 to approve the land use changes for the first "luxury" RV resort in the county.
1,000 attend ARVC'S Outdoor Hospitality Expo
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(Nov. 12, 2015) - One thousand park owners and operators, vendors, state and industry leaders gathered at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Fla. last week for the annual Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE).

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Escapees offers a guide to ACA open enrollment
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(Nov. 10, 2015) - The guide is not intended to explain the entirety of the Affordable Care Act, but it is intended to give RVers the highlighted changes and tools to best help them navigate choosing and enrolling in a plan for 2016.
Camping on your own property becoming illegal
(Nov. 10, 2015) - Across the United States, local zoning officials are making it increasingly difficult for people to go off the grid, in some instances threatening people with jail time for collecting rainwater or not hooking into local utilities, Disclose.TV reported.
RV brake failure causes multi-vehicle wreck
(Nov. 10, 2015) - A motorhome with failing brakes barreled down Highway 41 in Oakhurst on Monday before it collided with the former Sportsman's Den at Golden Oak Loop, after severely damaging two vehicles and grazing a third, the Sierra Star reported.
The Bowlus Road Chief luxury trailer
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(Nov. 9, 2015) - The modern Bowlus Road Chief hearkens back to an earlier time for road nomads. In fact, these designs-first pioneered by aircraft engineer Hawley Bowlus in 1934-predate the legendary Airstream trailer.
Council could prohibit RV overnight parking
(Nov. 9, 2015) - The Los Angeles City Council will consider a motion that will prohibit people from parking recreational vehicles overnight on a street in Highland Park, in response to complaints from residents.
Alabama couple travel in vintage camper
(Nov. 12, 2015) - Kyle Brady and Olivia Gould's love story began in Fairhope, Ala., but it has since journeyed across the country with them as they begin to pursue their dreams of living simply. The couple has been calling their camper home for the past month and a half as they have devoted this year to exploring the United States together.
Deputies investigate rape at campground
(Nov. 11, 2015) - Deputies are investigating the alleged rape of an Ashland County woman at a Milan Township, Minn., campground over the summer.
Owner selling 'bear force one' motorhome
(Nov. 9, 2015) - The "Bear Force One," a 1978 Chevy Motorhome sitting in southwest suburban Oswego, was put up for sale on Craigslist last week. The RV is painted blue and orange and features decals of players Walter Payton and Brian Urlacher.
10 hot spots for cool-weather camping
(Nov. 12, 2015) - Before his son and daughter were grown, Windsor resident Brad Jacobs sought out rainy weather for the weekend getaways he took every winter with each of his kids.
Campers kill, grill snake, get fined
(Nov. 13, 2015) - Four young men got more than a meal when they killed and grilled a timber rattlesnake in western Maryland - they were hit with fines of $200 each in court.

Bailey supports The One Show Rickshaw Challenge
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(Nov. 9, 2015) - Once again, Bailey of Bristol, in conjunction with Peugeot, is providing one of its top-of-the-range motorhomes as a support vehicle for The One Show Rickshaw Challenge which is raising money for BBC Children in Need.
Australian RV industry mourns loss of a founder
Caravan Industry Association of Australia
(Nov. 10, 2015) - Richard Davis was one of the foundation directors of the national body seeing it through a number of name and constitutional changes through to the most recent transition with the merger of Caravan, RV and Accommodation Industry of Australia, and the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturers Association of Australia into the Caravan Industry Association of Australia in July 2014.
Dutch camping holidays are out of favor
(Nov. 12, 2015) - Camping holidays are increasingly out of favor among the Dutch and some 250 campsites in the Netherlands have closed down over the past five years.
Cheap booze at campsite worries some
(Nov. 11, 2015) - Cheap drinks at Rhythm and Vines campsites have sparked a wave of comments from concert-goers on social media, with many predicting things are going to get "messy".
Auto-Trail adds new motorhome factory
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(Nov. 11, 2015) - After just over 12 years since relocating from Immingham to a new purpose built factory within Europarc, work has started on a new multi-million pound factory extension for Auto-Trail.
Plans for glam camping site near Breage
(Nov. 11, 2015) - A pre-application request for plans to create a new 36 pitch glamping site at a farm near Breage has been submitted to Cornwall Council.
Go glamping in a Vipp dapper den
(Nov. 11, 2015) - Vipp told House to Home that we could now live in one of its products, we didn't know what to imagine. But no, they do not mean sleep in a pedal bin, but rather in their latest mod, a Vipp shelter.
Happy Valley campground to be scrapped
(Nov. 11, 2015) - It is looking increasingly unlikely that happy campers will find a home at Happy Valley Park in Wellington, New Zealand.


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