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Bio-Kleen relabels Glass Kleen product
(Dec. 2, 2015) - Bio-Kleen Glass Kleen is a glass and all-surface cleaner used to clean a variety of hard surfaces such as windows, mirrors, counters, Formica, floors, ceramic tile, chrome, appliances and windshields.
Velvac to launch Road-iQ at National RV Trade Show
(Nov. 23, 2015) - Road-iQ brings motorhome users the connectivity and intelligence they have come to expect from luxury automobiles, but adds enhanced vision, recording, and security features uniquely suited to improving the safety and convenience of the RV experience, said Hughes.
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.
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.


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RVIA figures show first day attendance is flat

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RV industry must keep up with technology

Cabela's Inc. to explore strategic alternatives

Winnebago debuts virtual reality product tours

Retired Flexsteel chief executive officer Jack Crahan dies

Drew Industries director sells 10,300 shares

Citi pegs chance of U.S. recession at 65% in 2016

Canadian GDP returns to positive territory

Arrow to offer limo service during Vegas show

Sam Parks named Canadian RV Dealer of the Year

Winnebago Class A diesel production transitions to West Coast

Winegard awarded Readers Choice Gold

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FCCC debuts all-digital LCD dash display

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RVIA figures show first day attendance is flat
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(Dec. 2, 2015) - First day attendance at the National RV Trade Show was flat Tuesday as 6,720 people walked through the door, an increase of 0.25 percent over the 6,703 registered attendees in 2014.
RVDA offers webinar on unfair/deceptive practices
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(Dec. 2, 2015) - If everyone in a dealership is not aware that a wide variety of dealer sales, F&I, and advertising practices may be considered to be unfair or deceptive by regulators or courts, the dealership could be at risk of violating Unfair and Deceptive Practices (UDAP) and that ignorance could prove costly to a business.
Sundowner Trailers Diamond Sponsor for NATDA
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(Dec. 2, 2015) - Sundowner Trailers is an official 2016 Diamond Sponsor for the North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA).
RV industry must keep up with technology
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(Dec. 2, 2015) - "Understanding the next generation of consumers and embracing new technologies presents new challenges," said Derald Bontrager, president of Jayco Inc. in Middlebury and chairman of the board of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association. "But also offers new opportunities."
Cabela's Inc. to explore strategic alternatives
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(Dec. 2, 2015) - Cabela's Incorporated today announced that its board of directors is initiating a process to explore and evaluate a wide range of strategic alternatives to further enhance shareholder value.

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Winnebago debuts virtual reality product tours
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(Dec. 2, 2015) - Winnebago Industries goes live with WinnVision, a virtual reality imaging and display technology that gives RV buyers access to navigable on-line tours of its products.
Retired Flexsteel chief executive officer Jack Crahan dies
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(Dec. 2, 2015) - Jack Bertsch "J.B." Crahan, 92, former chairman and chief executive officer of Flexsteel Ind., died at Unity Point-Finley Hospital here on Nov. 19. In 1965-66, Crahan spearheaded the metal division's move into recreational vehicles, when Winnebago requested that Flexsteel build frames for them. Crahan came up with the phrase, "It's all furniture, but this is just furniture that goes down the road."
Drew Industries director sells 10,300 shares
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(Dec. 2, 2015) - David Reed, director of Drew Industries sold a total of 10,300 shares of the corporation on Dec. 1.
Citi pegs chance of U.S. recession at 65% in 2016
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(Dec. 2, 2015) - "The cumulative probability of U.S. recession reaches 65 percent next year," Citi's rates strategists wrote in a 2016 outlook report. "Curve inversion will likely come more quickly than the consensus thinks."
Canadian GDP returns to positive territory
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(Dec. 2, 2015) - Third-quarter 2015 GDP growth in Canada rose by an annualized 2.3 percent after declining by 0.3 percent (-0.5 percent previously) and 0.7 percent (-0.8 percent), respectively, in the second and first quarters.

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Arrow to offer limo service during Vegas show
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(Dec. 2, 2015) - One of the highlights to be expected at the 2016 Exhibitors Showcase is a complimentary VIP limo service. There will be two VIP limos running during the two travel days and each will be well-equipped with beverages, snacks, goody bags and wonderful conversation, said Mullins.
Sam Parks named Canadian RV Dealer of the Year
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(Dec. 1, 2015) - Sam Parks of Camp-Out RV Centre in Stratford, Ontario was presented with the prestigious 2015 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award this past week at the RVDA of Canada's Canada Night Dinner held in Louisville, Ky.
Winnebago Class A diesel production transitions to West Coast
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(Dec. 1, 2015) - Winnebago Industries announced today its purchase of motorhome production facilities and equipment in Junction City, Ore. In total, the investment to support this expansion is estimated to be between $15-20 million, including land, buildings, necessary modifications, production equipment and technology infrastructure.
Winegard awarded Readers Choice Gold
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(Dec. 1, 2015) - Winegard has been honored with the Trailer Life and Motorhome magazine annual Reader's Choice Awards as the Gold Winner in the Satellite Hardware category.
Truma at the Louisville Show
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(Dec. 1, 2015) - Truma will be exhibiting at the Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky., from Dec. 1- 3, 2015 in booth 9 located in the South Wing - Hall 1. Truma will highlight several product innovations.
FCCC debuts all-digital LCD dash display
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(Dec. 1, 2015) - Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) today unveiled OptiView, the first fully integrated, all-digital LCD instrument cluster in the RV industry, a release from the organization stated.

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Campground flooding forces rescue
(Dec. 2, 2015) - At the Bear Hunter Campground, in Swain County, N.C., authorities had to take quick action to rescue residents Wednesday morning after river banks flooded.
Manor residents fight for campground
(Dec. 2, 2015) - Residents of the Village of Manor, Saskatchewan, are hopeful they can still save their campground, after finding out this year that it had been sold by the village council without notifying the village.
Barb Newton keynote for RV Park Winter Getaway
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(Dec. 2, 2015) - Barb Newton, CEO and president of the California Travel Association (CalTravel), will keynote the CalARVC RV Park Winter Getaway scheduled for Feb. 10, at Casa de Fruta Orchard Resort.
Gordon's Park Eco Resort recognized by Camping Ontario
(Dec. 2, 2015) - Gordon's Park Eco Resort co-owner Rita Gordon now has two shiny trophies to gaze upon as she sits at her desk finishing up the paperwork from the summer season and getting ready for next year, the newest edition from Camping Ontario cites Gordon's as Campground of the Year - Small Award.
Wallkill, N.Y., closes on purchase of campground
(Dec. 2, 2015) - Wallkill town residents are now the owners of the former Korn Campground in the Howells section of the town. The town closed on the sale Tuesday paying $680,000 in cash for the 75-acre facility along the Shawangunk Kill, N.Y.

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Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired RV
(Dec. 2, 2015) - Escape Homes makes modern RVs that are narrow enough to stay in their highway lanes yet still outfitted with beguiling full-size appliances.
16 glamping gifts for those who prefer the indoors
(Dec. 2, 2015) - From the nature nut who wants a few items to spruce up the campsite or an outdoors-a-phobe who needs some aesthetic convincing, there are plenty of great glamping gifts for everyone on this list.
Fire destroys RV at campground in East Lampeter
(Dec. 2, 2015) - Fire destroyed a RV along Route 30 in East Lampeter Township, Pa., Tuesday night. The cause of the fire was an electrical issue.
Camp out at an urban park to watch meteor showers
(Dec. 2, 2015) - Never camped before and don't know what to do? Start with an easy overnight at the very urban Marsh Park near the L.A. River to watch the Geminid meteor showers this month.
Man accused of setting sister's camper on fire
(Dec. 2, 2015) - A family dispute led to a Sikeston, Mo., man allegedly lighting his sister's camper on fire Thanksgiving evening in Benton, Mo., police reported.
Rio Rancho, N.M., family's 33-foot RV stolen
(Dec. 2, 2015) - A family of five in Rio Rancho, N.M., said they've been robbed over and over - as have their neighbors. But as they slept Saturday night, a fearless thief stole their brand new 33-foot camper from the driveway.

Lunar Caravans adds Roberts as UK sales director
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(Dec. 2, 2015) - Lunar Caravans announced Lee Roberts has become the United Kingdom sales director. Roberts will continue his management of the sales function as well as the expansion of the Lunar product portfolio.
Camper lost in freezing Victorian Alpine region
(Dec. 2, 2015) - A young man who wandered away from his campsite spent the night lost in freezing conditions in Victoria, Australia's Alpine region, wearing just shorts and a T-shirt, has been found alive.
Arson attack on camper van sparks fears
(Dec. 2, 2015) - Firefighters tackling an arson attack on a RV, in Wellington, England, in the early hours of Dec. 2, feared it could spread to a nearby home.


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