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(Dec. 3, 2015) - ASA Electronics has developed new features for the digital wireless observation system WVOS541 Voyager by allowing the pairing of up to four cameras using WiSight technology.
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(Dec. 3, 2015) - The Outdoor GreatRoom Company (OGC) now offers a DIY "Do it Yourself" solution for those looking to build a fire pit.
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(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.
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(Dec. 1, 2015) - WFCO Electronics is introducing its new WF-8500 Series Power Center in a high capacity, compact size with a choice of three types of connection modes.
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(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.
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(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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(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."
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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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(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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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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."
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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.
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(Nov. 30, 2015) - "Outlook 2016: More to See," presented by Truma, will launch RVIA's National RV Trade Show on Dec. 1, with an informative multi-media program that offers an overview of the industry's successes over the past year, as well as a look to the future.
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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.
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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."
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(Dec. 4, 2015) - An American flag that towers over Camping World has brought the Chester, N.H., town's lighting ordinance into question.
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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.
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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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(Dec. 4, 2015) - While overall attendance was up by 3 percent, total buyers were down 1 percent after the 2015 National RV Trade Show closed yesterday, the RV Industry Association reported today. his year, total buyers accounted for 36.12 percent of all show attendees. Last year, buyers represented 37.42 percent of all participants.
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(Nov. 30, 2015) - Thetford will debut its new EasyFit macerator toilet for the RV industry. EasyFit's compact design and lighter weight are perfect for more confined bathroom spaces in smaller RVs. It features a programmable wall switch and level sensors, the company explained.
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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.
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(Dec. 1, 2015) - "The favorable RV outlook is based on continued gains in jobs and wages, as well as low inflation," said Curtin. "Slowly rising interest rates are anticipated across the forecast horizon, but are not expected to have much impact on RV sales. Record growth in sales of light trucks and low fuel prices will help boost trailer sales."
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(Nov. 30, 2015) - "The folks at Erwin Hymer Group have an excellent engineering approach, which mirrors that of Roadtrek. Both companies have been market leaders in their respective small motorhome markets for the last 40 years and we have discovered an incredible synergy in our discussions," said Hammill.
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(Nov. 30, 2015) - Founded in 1978, MBA provides rental insurance for the recreation vehicle and power sport vehicle markets throughout the United States. MBA has annual net revenues of approximately $5.5 million. The acquisition is scheduled to close effective Dec. 1.
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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."
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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.
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(Dec. 1, 2015) - WFCO Electronics is introducing its new WF-8500 Series Power Center in a high capacity, compact size with a choice of three types of connection modes.
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(Nov. 30, 2015) - Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pacific Time, RV dealerships can find the "secret formula" successful RV dealerships use to market their business. Attendees will also learn more about the four fundamentals of growth
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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.
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(Nov. 30, 2015) - "Steve's background is fitting for the position," said Stephens. "He has a shared vision of where we want our accessories strategy to go as well as the business-to-consumer experience necessary to help us continue to meet the demands of our broad customer base. He is truly a great addition to our team."
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(Dec. 1, 2015) - "Lloyd and I had a dream that was based on our love of God and family and aimed at owning a business that would provide wholesome recreation for families to enjoy together. In 1968, in a barn on a country road, our dream became a reality," Bertha said.
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(Nov. 30, 2015) - With all the donations totaled, Southeast Publications contributed $65,000 in cash this year. Their total contributions since inception, is in excess of $650,000 in cash.
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(Dec. 1, 2015) - Alamo, Tex., River RV Ranch & Campground has announced it has joined the Cruise Inn brand of recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds.
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(Dec. 4, 2015) - After a year of Paste Magazine sharing favorite U.S. parks and preservations, they've narrowed the list down to celebrate the 25 best parks.
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(Nov. 30, 2015) - The Grand Canyon is proposing changes to how backcountry areas are managed as more outdoor enthusiasts take to the park's remote terrain.
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(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.
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Dec. 4, 2015) - A spirited argument against a $4 fee for campers in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park seemed unlikely to sway a Sixth Circuit on Thursday.
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(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.
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(Nov. 30, 2015) - Brent Andrews, a 2016 KOA Founder's Award winner, talks about his decision to buy a campground almost 10 years ago and some of this best (and worst) memories while running his KOA in West Virginia.
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(Dec. 3, 2015) - Calhoun A-OK Campground, located in Calhoun, Ga., will be holding the 4th annual Smokin up the Campground Professional BBQ Cook Off on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4-5. The event is free to the public.
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(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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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(Nov. 30, 2015) - A Weaverville, N.C., woman who faced a long recovery after her family's camper exploded in September has died.
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(Dec. 1, 2015) - Airstream is recalling certain model year 2016 Classic, Flying Cloud, International, Sport, Eddie Bauer, and Land Yacht recreational trailers manufactured Aug. 3, to Nov. 13, and equipped with Auto Changeover Propane Gas Regulators.
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(Dec. 4, 2015) - North Trail RV Center in Ft. Myers is kicking off the grand opening of their newly expanded 70-acre facility at 4601 Lexington Avenue with seminars and guest appearances from RV manufacturers Dec. 1-14.
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(Dec. 4, 2015) - Route 66 RV Network is hosting a holiday contest, #DeckTheRV now through Dec. 21. Participants need only decorate their RV for the holidays take a picture and send it to Route 66 RV Network then follow #DeckTheRV.
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(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.
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(Dec. 3, 2015) - A Millbury, Mass., man charged with slashing another man with a box cutter during an altercation last year at a Barre campground has been found not guilty.
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(Dec. 1, 2015) - Business owners at Allora, Australia, fear a council decision to charge overnight campers in a popular park could drive away visitors and damage their businesses.
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(Dec. 1, 2015) - A veteran camper has called on the public to act before West Australia's outdoor lifestyle is compromised by "big brother" legislation.
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(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.
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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.
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(Dec. 3, 2015) - Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) is planning to redevelop an existing waterfront caravan park adjacent to the museum by introducing a selection of accommodation pods that will cater to a broad range of visitors.
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(Dec. 3, 2015) - Some northern sections of Inskip Point Campground near Rainbow Beach are closed to camping and 4WDs will be temporarily banned from parts of the beach over Christmas.
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(Dec. 1, 2015) - Cheddar Petruth Paddocks in Labourham Drove in Somerset, England, was named as the top-selling site by Pitchup.com, an outdoor accommodation website.
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(Dec. 3, 2015) - Freedom campers in Gisborne, New Zealand, will again be able to access East Cape, a tourist spots, after a portable bridge was brought in to reinforce the Horoera Bridge.
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