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Optronics introduces One LED backup lights
(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."
Transfer Flow introduces 100-gallon auxiliary tank
(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.
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.

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Truma to present at RVIA Tech Academy
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(Nov. 19, 2015) - Truma will present an overview of its products and dealer partner opportunities at the RVIA Tech Academy during the National RV Trade Show Dec. 1-3.
Podcast 76: KOA's Toby O'Rourke and Techno RV
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(Nov. 19, 2015) - The first guest is Toby O'Rourke, KOA's senior vice president of marketing. Widely credited for the successful performance of the franchise over the past four years, she talks about why demand for camping and outdoor experiences is on the rise. O'Rourke is the mastermind behind KOA's What's Behind the Yellow Sign campaign, and she talks about why it is so successful, and what's being done to improve that campaign in 2016. The second guests are relative newcomers to the RV industry. Eric and Tami Johnson acquired TechnoRV earlier this year, and they travel the country speaking at RV rallies, shows and other events to teach RV owners about technology that can improve their experience. They explain the secret of their success is not just selling the products, but actually showing RV owners how to use them - a lesson that could benefit RV dealers.
Shurhold's updated website offers cleaning education
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(Nov. 19, 2015)  - Shurhold now has a redesigned website, which the company states offers more tips, tricks, articles and videos to help owners keep their RVs sparkling like new.
Spader scholarship applications now available
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(Nov. 19, 2015) - The Mike Molino RV Learning Center is beginning to accept applications for the 2016-17 Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship.
Lifestyle RV to build all luxury fifth wheel brands for EverGreen
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(Nov. 19, 2015) - The Lifestyle Luxury RV division continues to build on its platform of tradition. Its newest offering, the Bayview Select offers dealers the opportunity to exceed first time fiver buyers' expectations, a release from the organization stated.
House passes bill revoking CFPB vehicle lending rules
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(Nov. 19, 2015) - H.R. 1737 - the Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act - would revoke 2013 vehicle lending guidance from the CFPB. The guidance threatens to eliminate a dealer's flexibility to discount the annual percentage rate offered to consumers who finance vehicle purchases.
NTP-Stag Expo set for New Orleans
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(Nov. 19, 2015) - The Expo in New Orleans Jan. 19-20, will represent many RV dealers and aftermarket suppliers, NTP-Stag reported in a press release.

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Coach-Net names new president and national sales director
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(Nov. 19, 2015) - Coach-Net announced the appointment of David Ostlund as its president and the promotion of Kimberly Gregory as its national sales director.
WFCO giving away GoPro Hero at RVIA Show
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(Nov. 19, 2015) - WFCO Electronics will be offering dealer and OEM personnel who attend the RV National Trade Show a chance to win a GoPro Hero wearable video camera just for coming to their booth and writing down what they think of WFCO or its products, good or bad.
Winegard to lead technical training sessions at RVIA
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(Nov. 19, 2015) - Winegard announced its participation in technical training at the National RV Trade Show. Winegard will join other industry supplier companies to provide technical training seminars for RV technicians and service and parts managers or personnel.
Peter Sheahan to speak at Outlook 2016
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(Nov. 19, 2015) - International best-selling author and renowned thought leader Peter Sheahan will be a featured speaker at "Outlook 2016: More to See," RVIA's breakfast program kicking off the National RV Trade Show on Dec. 1, at 7:30 a.m. in the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) South Wing Mezzanine Ballroom.
Patrick Industries disclosed insider trading
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(Nov. 19, 2015) - Patrick Industries Chief Financial Officer Andy L. Nemeth acquired 8,000 shares of Patrick Industries stock for a total of $305,760 in a transaction dated Nov. 16.
Country Coach manager to buy Oregon Motorcoach Center
(Nov. 19, 2015) - Matt Carr recently was named general manager of Oregon Motorcoach Center, and he said he and his wife, Elaina, plan to buy the Eugene business early next year.
LKQ disclosed insider trading
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(Nov. 19, 2015) - The Senior Vice President and General Counsel of LKQ Corp, Victor Casini; unloaded 8,000 shares of stock for a total of $232,240.

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Fed likely to raise interest rates in December
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(Nov. 19, 2015) - "While the minutes of the October meeting largely filled in details surrounding the changes to the policy statement, the overall message once again puts the focus squarely on December's meeting," said Nye. "The committee seems to share RBC's view that, barring unforeseen developments, the Fed funds rate will be raised by 0.25 in December."
Glacier announces new production facility
(Nov. 19, 2015) - Glacier Ice Houses has announced its move to a new production facility located at 49829 U.S. Highway 71 South in Bemidji, Minn.
Global joblessness: Gallup explains real number
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(Nov. 19, 2015) - The reason official unemployment figures appear so low in some of these poorer countries is that so many of the truly unemployed are considered self-employed. In the developing world, the self-employed make up roughly 30 percent of the workforce.
CellTuck update includes two video options
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(Nov. 19, 2015) - "We are excited to announce that all our mobile sites now include two options for video," Cellucci added. "Our mobile software is smart. If our client is using our video player, their mobile will include those videos. If they're using our YouTube video option, their mobile will publish that."
Initial jobless claims lower last week
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(Nov. 19, 2015) - "Although the dip in initial claims in the latest week did not prevent a modest increase in the four-week moving average, that measure in turn was still up only modestly from the 259,250 reading in late October that marked the lowest level for the series since December 1973," said Janzen.
LKQ appointed Robert Hanser to board
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(Nov. 19, 2015) - LKQ Corporation announced that it has appointed Robert M. Hanser to its Board of Directors effective Nov. 13.
Lazydays partners with Daytona Turkey Run
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(Nov. 19, 2015) - Lazydays will once again be the presenting partner of the Annual Daytona Turkey Run, the largest combined classic car show and swap meet in the nation.

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Sault Ste. Marie KOA Holiday wins award in Ontario
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(Nov. 19, 2015) - The Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario KOA Holiday campground was named Medium Sized Campground of The Year for 2015 by the Camping In Ontario organization.
KOA welcomes newest franchisee
Don and Cheryl Arnold celebrate the signing of the contract for their new Thompson/Grand River Valley, Ohio KOA. Holding the contract is KOA President Pat Hittmeier, and giving the "thumbs up" is KOA CEO Jim Rogers.
(Nov. 19, 2015) - Don and Cheryl Arnold became Kampgrounds of America's newest franchisees Thursday. They signed their KOA contract for the Thompson/Grand River Valley, Ohio KOA on the hood of a racecar on display at the KOA Expo.
49 California parks free on Black Friday
(Nov. 19, 2015) - Thanks to a generous private donation, 49 of California's redwood state parks will be free to visit on Black Friday. The event is being sponsored by Save the Redwoods League, which received an anonymous donation to cover some of the $50,000 needed to make it happen.
Bill could waive entrance fee at state parks
(Nov. 19, 2015) - Entrance at state parks would be free for a year under a bill aimed at attracting more visitors to Florida's natural wonders that was approved by a Senate committee Wednesday.
Candlelight tours at Lewis & Clark Caverns
(Nov. 19, 2015) - Holiday candlelight tours will be held at Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park during December. Tickets go on sale Nov. 30.
Man stole $62,000 in park rental fees
(Nov. 19, 2015) - The New York State Inspector General's office told CNY Central 51-year-old David Gosier has been charged for stealing more than $62,000 in boat dockage and rental fees from the Wellesly Island State Park in the Thousand Islands.
Rising river causes RV park to evacuate
(Nov. 19, 2015) - When water reaches levels of flood stage, it can be a frightening scene, but imaging living on the scene that is flooded by river water, Assistant Manager of Wilson RV Park Deahnn Newborne knows the story.
RV park proposal approved
(Nov. 19, 2015) - Borough Assembly members approved a proposal for a solid waste, recycling, public works facility and RV park from Corvus Design on Nov. 5.
Government committed $10 million for parks
(Nov. 19, 2015) - The provincial government this week confirmed that it has achieved its goal of committing an additional $10 million for improvements and expansion of provincial parks over four years.
Acadia National Park annexed Schoodic Woods
(Nov. 19, 2015) - Acadia National Park's authority to annex 1,441 acres on the Schoodic Peninsula, including the new Schoodic Woods Campground, went into effect Tuesday.
Rockport campground open in winter
(Nov. 19, 2015) - Winter camping isn't everyone's cup of tea. But those with a nice RV or very warm sleeping bags can enjoy the winter silence in Rockport State Park in Utah.
Council annexes campground into city
(Nov. 19, 2015) - A large campground that will offer upscale cabins and tent sites has been annexed into the City of Brevard, N.C., corporate limits.

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New York saw record number of tourists
(Nov. 19, 2015) - A $45 million boost to promote tourism has been so fruitful that the governor wants to propose the legislature approve another $5 million to continue the momentum of the past four years.
Man fires weapon in RV park
(Nov. 19, 2015) - A 54-year-old Claude man was arrested Tuesday night after recklessly firing a weapon in an RV park, in Midland, Tex..
Willow Creek Hot Springs camping
(Nov. 19, 2015) - Anyone driving between Fields and McDermitt should take time to visit Willow Creek Hot Springs.
Large brush fire started in camper
(Nov. 19, 2015) - Firefighters said a large brush fire that broke out in Clay County, W.Va., appears to have started in a camper.

Happy campers now road reopened
(Nov. 19, 2015) - Two Wanaka couples with caravans were the first through the gate yesterday morning when the controversial road to the Kidds Bush campground, next to Lake Hawea, reopened.
Campers fined for blaze during fire ban
(Nov. 19, 2015) - Two campers have been fined for lighting fires on a total fire ban day in the Mansfield area in north-east Victoria, Australia.


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