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RV salesperson needed in Salem, Ore.

(Nov. 10, 2015) -- Established family owned RV dealership located in Salem, Ore., seeking to fill two sales positions. The growth, and future expansion plans, of the dealership has created the need for at least two additional sales positions.


Michigan DNR accepting applications

(Nov. 5, 2015) -- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources currently is accepting 2016 campground host applications, with opportunities available from April through late October.


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.
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KOA finishes 'best year ever,' Hittmeier tells crowd

Truma introduces AquaGo decalcification tablets

Optronics introduces One LED backup lights

Lance earns DSI Quality Circle Award

Transfer Flow introduces 100-gallon auxiliary tank

Campers Inn completes acquisition of Clem's RV

Winegard announces product lineup for RVIA show

Ally and Classic Chevrolet donate to charities

Cummins director acquires $149,280 in stock

Consumer prices rise 0.2 percent in October

As economy improves, RV popularity soars

GE's Japanese business deal close to finish

National RV Trade Show features sales, NHTSA sessions

NRVIA to offer webinar explaining its 'training triad'

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Truma introduces AquaGo decalcification tablets
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(Nov. 17, 2015) - Truma says its name stands for high-quality products "made in Germany." The best example is the Truma AquaGo hybrid instant water heater, a release from the company stated.
Optronics introduces One LED backup lights
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(Nov. 17, 2015) - "The advantages of LED vehicle lighting, as well as the shortcomings of traditional incandescent lighting, are well known throughout the industry," said Johnson. "Unfortunately, with LED lamps priced at about four to six times the cost of incandescent lamps, cost has posed a barrier, and our new one LED back-up lamps remove that barrier."
Lance earns DSI Quality Circle Award
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(Nov. 17, 2015) - The Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) has announced Lance Campers as a 22nd Annual Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) Quality Circle Award recipient for all three of their product lines.
Transfer Flow introduces 100-gallon auxiliary tank
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(Nov. 17, 2015) - The Hauler is based on customer requests for more gallons available in a commercial-grade tank, the release noted, adding that it is available for 2000 to 2015 model year full-size Dodge Ram, Ford and GM diesel pickups with 8-foot beds.

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Campers Inn completes acquisition of Clem's RV
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(Nov. 17, 2015) - The former Clem's stores will now be known as Campers Inn RV of Pittsburgh and Campers Inn RV of Fredericksburg, respectively. With this transition, Campers Inn RV now operates 13 full-service dealerships throughout the eastern United States.
Winegard announces product lineup for RVIA show
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(Nov. 17, 2015) - Winegard has announced its product lineup for exhibition at the RV Trade Show. The company's experts and product display can be found at booth #20E.
Ally and Classic Chevrolet donate to charities
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(Nov. 17, 2015) - Ally Financial and local auto dealer Classic Chevrolet of Grapevine, Texas, presented more than $180,000 in donations to ten local charities in the Dallas area today.
Cummins director acquires $149,280 in stock
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(Nov. 17, 2015) - Cummins Director Leo Allen Bruno V. Di acquired 1,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Nov. 16 for a total of $149,280.

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Consumer prices rise 0.2 percent in October
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(Nov. 17, 2015) - October consumer prices rose by an expected 0.2 percent in the month, which reversed the 0.2 percent drop in September, RBC Economics reported. The increase contributed to the year-over-year rate rising to 0.2 percent from 0.0 percent in September.
As economy improves, RV popularity soars
(Nov. 17, 2015) - According to the RVIA, RV shipments in 2015 are expected to top 365,000 units, which would be the highest total since 2006.
GE's Japanese business deal close to finish
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(Nov. 17, 2015) - The race to buy General Electric Co. 's nearly $5 billion Japanese commercial-lending business is nearing the finish line with two bidders remaining.
National RV Trade Show features sales, NHTSA sessions
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(Nov. 16, 2015) - This year's National RV Trade Show offers two special training sessions. The first session is about taking a smarter approach to RV sales. The second will make attendees smarter about communicating with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
NRVIA to offer webinar explaining its 'training triad'
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(Nov. 16, 2015) - People interested in becoming RV inspectors or learning how to become campground RV maintenance technicians are invited to join a free informational webinar about the Training Triad courses. The webinar takes place Nov. 24 from 8 to 9 p.m. Eastern time.

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KOA finishes 'best year ever,' Hittmeier tells crowd
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(Nov. 17, 2015) - It has been a busy year for KOA, Hittmeier explained, noting that camper nights for short-term visits, which account for 80 percent of KOA's business, is up 10.5 percent this year. Same store revenue jumped 17 percent throughout North America.
Normandy Farms wins ARVC'S Park of the Year award
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(Nov. 17, 2015) - Normandy Farms Family Camping Resort located in Foxboro, Mass., was awarded Large Park of the Year by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) during its annual Outdoor Hospitality Expo & Conference held Nov. 2-6, in Daytona Beach, Fla.
KOA takes to the track at Daytona Beach convention
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(Nov. 17, 2015) - KOA owners and managers got a unique treat Monday during the opening day of the 2015 KOA International Convention in Daytona Beach, Fla.
South Dakota finalizes fee increases
(Nov. 17, 2015) - The South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Commission finalized several fee adjustments. The fee increases include Custer State Park vehicle passes.
Texas state park begins wildfire recovery
(Nov. 17, 2015) - Traces of recovery are appearing amid scars of a devastating wildfire that raced last month through more than 5,000 acres in Central Texas, including half of the 1,000-acre Buescher State Park.
County hears about Paul Grist State Park
(Nov. 17, 2015) - The gates of Paul M. Grist State Park have been closed for more than a month now, but that could likely change within just a few weeks time.
Coastal Christmas kicks off at Gulf State Park
(Nov. 17, 2015) - Gulf State Park's Saltwater Pavilion again served as the kickoff spot for the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber's Coastal Christmas effort.
Ecola State Park has storm-related closure
(Nov. 17, 2015) - powerful weekend rainstorm that dealt a passing punch to Portland pelted down on Clatsop County on the northern Oregon coast, causing the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department to close two recreation spots until repairs can be made.
Residents share proposed projects
(Nov. 17, 2015) - Five ideas aiming to increase attraction to Albert Lea, Minn., came closer to receiving funding Saturday. One of the ideas on how the city can best use a $20,000 grant is to add a campground.
Smokies on track for busiest year in history
(Nov. 17, 2015) - The Smokies are a big draw for people who want to leave the crowd and get back to the outdoors. That is one of the theories explaining the recent record-breaking visitation to the Smokies, a sweeping swath of a half-million forested acres on the North Carolina-Tennessee border. If the trend continues, said park spokeswoman Dana Soehn, the park is on track to have its busiest year in its 81-year history.

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Man rescued after bear encounter
(Nov. 17, 2015) - A Norwood, N.Y., man was rescued by forest rangers after an encounter with a bear near Meacham Lake.
Six people found dead at Texas campsite
(Nov. 17, 2015) - Six campers were killed at a rural Texas campsite and the man who lives on a neighboring property is charged with murder.
Man arrested for pointing gun at wife
(Nov. 17, 2015) - Shortly after midnight on Nov. 16, the Campbell County Sheriff's Office responded to High Plains Campground, in Gillette, Wyo., after it was reported a 31-year-old male pointed a gun at his 30-year-old wife
Woman badly burned from trailer fire
(Nov. 17, 2015) - A woman was rushed to the hospital with severe burns after a fire that destroyed a parked camper in the Hill neighborhood, in New Haven, Conn., late Monday morning.
Homeowners react to camper break-in
(Nov. 17, 2015) - On Sunday night Brandi and her husband were getting ready for bed, and then they heard a noise. Someone was breaking into their camper at their home in Mason City, Iowa.
Camper fire caused from electrical issues
(Nov. 17, 2015) - When firefighters got closer to the scene, they found a fully-involved large camper with flames extending to a couple nearby structures.
Insomniac improves camping at Beyond Wonderland
(Nov. 17, 2015) - Insomniac announced the return of Beyond Wonderland to Southern California, March 18 and March 19, at the San Manuel Amphitheater & Grounds in San Bernardino.

Caravan industry predicts Summer of success
Caravan Industry Association of Australia
(Nov. 17, 2015) - Business is booming in the Caravan Industry as Australians get ready for a summer of caravanning and camping fun.
Glamping luxury on New Zealand farms
(Nov. 17, 2015) - Farm walks have become a busy part of outings by "glampers" seeking a glamorous alternative to camping, said Manawatu farm owner and glamping host Sarah Gilbertson.
Man selling house because of illegal campers
(Nov. 17, 2015) - Illegal campers in Southend's Cliff Gardens have forced one resident to look into selling his house.


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