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Hubbell's GFCI receptacles meet new requirements
(Nov. 20, 2015) - Hubbell introduces new GFCI devices that meet 2015 UL 943 requirements, automatically monitoring functionality every three hours or less.

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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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Thetford/Norcold offer chance to win 'Daytona Experience'
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(Nov. 20, 2015) - There is a new location for Thetford and Norcold in the North Wing Lobby, Booth 269, at the RVIA Show in Louisville, Dec. 1-3. While there, dealer and RV manufacturer personnel can enter to win a trip for two to The Daytona 500 Experience.
Winnebago receives 20th consecutive quality circle award
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(Nov. 20, 2015) - Winnebago Industries has earned the Quality Circle Award from the National RV Dealers Association (RVDA) for the 20th consecutive year - the only RV manufacturer to receive this award since its inception, the organization stated in a press release.
New Venetian floorplan to debut at Louisville
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(Nov. 20, 2015) - Thor Motor Coach's newest diesel motorhome, the Venetian, will introduce a third floorplan to its lineup at the RVIA National Trade Show in Louisville, Ky.

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Demco to display new products at Louisville
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(Nov. 20, 2015) - Demco will introduce new products and host product line seminars in conjunction with the RVIA TnT program this year at the show in Louisville, Ky.
WFCO posts converter troubleshooting guides
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(Nov. 20, 2015) - WFCO Electronics now provides step-by-step, online troubleshooting guides for its different series of power centers and deck mount converters.
Forest River emphasizing customer satisfaction
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(Nov. 20, 2015) - Forest River is using the upcoming 2015 RVIA show in Louisville, Ky., to highlight many of the initiatives recently undertaken by the company aimed at improving the customer ownership experience.
Navistar seeks tenant for headquarters
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(Nov. 20, 2015) - Navistar is looking to lease or sell half of its Lisle, Ill., headquarters facilities, which house 1.2 million square feet of space. The space houses its south campus.

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(Nov. 20, 2015) - The Airstream trailer company, from a corner of the massive Ford footprint at the L.A. Auto Show, reports a booming year.
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KOA - Seat brothers
(Nov. 20, 2015) - Imagine my surprise when RV Business Publisher Sherman Goldenberg showed up at the end of the KOA Care Camps auction last night to present me with a special gift. He had outbid six other people in a silent auction to acquire a solid wood, laser-engraved toilet seat bearing the inscription "#1 For Good Clean Fun."
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.

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Keys RV park sold to resort developer
(Nov. 20, 2015) - A developer's plan to transform a 24-acre RV campground and marina on the Atlantic side of Marathon, 45 miles from Key West, has saddened the snowbirds who have been staying at the site for years, the Miami New Times is reporting.
Cruise Inn adds Alamo River RV Ranch & Campground
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(Nov. 20, 2015) - Cruise Inn has added Alamo River RV Ranch & Campground in the San Antonio suburb of Von Ormy, Texas.
National monument could be economical
(Nov. 20, 2015) - A new economic analysis from BBC Research & Consulting on behalf of the Center for Western Priorities finds the proposed Greater Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument area in northern Arizona provides $51 million in economic benefits each year.
Hints-Jensen receives leadership award
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(Nov. 20, 2015) - Pamela Hintz-Jensen of Village Camper Inn in Crescent City has received one of the campground industry's highest leadership awards, a release from the California Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (CalARVC) stated.
Board votes to end joint zoning panel
(Nov. 20, 2015) - The Town Board has voted unanimously to end an 11-year-old agreement with the Village of Le Roy for a joint Zoning Board of Appeals after a legal dispute with the owners of a campsite.
AGS podcast interviews award-winning KOA owner
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(Nov. 20, 2015) - Keith Stachurski, the 2014 KOA corporate owned properties manager of the year, talks about his start in the camping industry, working with family and what he thinks is important in operating a campground.

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Teen died of drug overdose at RV park
(Nov. 20, 2015) - Investigators believe a Washington woman who was reported missing five years ago died of a drug overdose at an RV park before her body was buried in rural Oregon.
Spend the night in a vintage Airstream
(Nov. 20, 2015) - In January, local architect Michael Vallen decided to do something no one else in D.C. was doing - start a business restoring and renting vintage Airstream trailers made in the '50s and early '60s.
Forest River recalls improper shift cable
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(Nov. 20, 2015) - Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the vehicles can be shifted out of 'park' without applying the brakes.
RV destroyed by fire in West Fargo, N.D.
(Nov. 20, 2015) - A man is looking for a new place to live after his RV was destroyed by a fire in West Fargo at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds.
Bohemia camper fire leaves man dead
(Nov. 20, 2015) - A 30-year-old man was found dead in a camper that caught fire while parked in the driveway outside of his Bohemia home, Suffolk County, N.Y., police said.
Bear encounters down as campers wise up
(Nov. 20, 2015) - The black bears of Yosemite National Park are no longer waltzing into campsites, breaking into cars and scarfing tourist food with impunity under the majestic granite domes and soaring waterfalls.
Objections over council's plans for RV site
(Nov. 20, 2015) - Fifty four objections have been raised over a council's scaled down plans for a caravan and camping site at West Stow Country Park.
Campsites open up on idyllic Keswick Island
(Nov. 20, 2015) - Just 32km from Mackay, Australia, is the idyllic island of Keswick and it has just opened up new campsites.
Campground issues arise
(Nov. 20, 2015) - The views of Happy Valley and Owhiro Bay residents will be ignored if Wellington, New Zealand, City Council votes to support a proposal next week to build a campground in their neighbourhood.
Freedom camping rule sparks outrage
(Nov. 20, 2015) - A proposal to extend the number of days freedom campers can park up on public land has sparked outrage among some Christchurch residents, who fear their neighborhoods will be left in a mess.
Fly-blown toilet has Inksip campers in a spin
(Nov. 20, 2015) - Campers on Inskip Point, in Australia, have lashed out at authorities for not properly maintaining a toilet block on the end of the Point that has become fly-blown and is making visitors sick.
Couple left with nothing after camper stolen
(Nov. 20, 2015) - A Brent Cross, England, couple who were planning to drive to Italy in their motorhome were left with "virtually nothing" after it was stolen.


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