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Optronics offers new GloLight tail, mid-ship lamps
(Dec. 16, 2015) - "The marketplace response to our GloLight line has been nothing short of astonishing," said Johnson. "We expect the high-style 4-inch round and 6-inch oval stop, tail, turn lamps to be particularly popular."
Winegard Carryout G2+ available now
(Dec. 10, 2015) - Winegard announced the Carryout G2+ satellite antenna. It's a portable automatic satellite TV antenna with versatility, which is perfect for watching the big game or viewing programs when RVing, tailgating, or camping, a release from the organization stated. The Carryout G2+ will start shipping today.
Jensen debuts bluetooth DVD player JDVD1500
(Dec. 10, 2015) - ASA Electronics has debuted the all-new Jensen JDVD1500 single DIN, Bluetooth DVD player. This player features Bluetooth capability that allows streaming of a digital music library directly from a Bluetooth enabled smart device.
Shurhold introduces new polisher
(Dec. 10, 2015) - Shurhold's new Pro Rotary Polisher is designed for professional detailers, shops and yards to bring out a mirror-like finish in even the dullest surfaces, a release from the organization stated. The tool is built to cut oxidation, polish and buff.
ASA offers digital wireless observation system
(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.
Outdoor GreatRoom debuts Hudson Stone Gas Fire Pit
(Dec. 3, 2015) - The Outdoor GreatRoom Company (OGC) now offers a DIY "Do it Yourself" solution for those looking to build a fire pit.
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.
WFCO offers new power center, inverter upgrade
(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.
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.
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.


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Think of RV groups for year-end giving
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(Dec. 18, 2015) - As people and businesses owners seek charities to support, RV Daily Report offers this list of organizations that are established IRS-recognized charitable organizations, which mean cash donations to the groups are fully tax deductible.
RV Daily Report to take holiday hiatus
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(Dec. 18, 2015) - The last daily newsletters to be published this year will be Dec. 18. The weekly editions will go out Dec. 19. Both publications will resume their normal schedules Jan. 4.
REV expands manufacturing facilities
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(Dec. 17, 2015) - REV Recreation Group [formerly Allied Recreation Group] today announced plans for continued investment in Decatur, Ind., home to the recreation group's corporate headquarters, manufacturing, and parts and service facilities.
How to handle an irate customer
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(Dec. 15, 2015) - Dealing with a customer complaint is frequently more about validating the person's emotions than the actual problem. Angry customers need you to acknowledge that they've been wronged, and they want your attention right away.
CDK's CEO to retire, board to return $1 billion to stockholders
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(Dec. 15, 2015) - "Steve has been critical to building CDK's business and guiding CDK's transformation following its successful spinoff from ADP, and thanks to his leadership, CDK is well positioned for continued success," said Brun.
Lippert to issue recall of Stromberg parts
(Dec. 17, 2015) - "While Stromberg Carlson made no changes to the product, we must make you aware of Lippert Components' recall in expectation that the end user will be able to address and resolve any problems or concerns directly with Lippert Components," said Brammer.
RVIA warns of e-mail scam
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(Dec. 15, 2015) - The RV Industry Association has learned of a company offering to sell the attendee list for the 2015 National RV Trade Show through an email solicitation, the organization reported today.

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Cummins buying Sears building
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(Dec. 14, 2015) - Cummins will skip the remaining four years on its lease of the former Sears store downtown and instead buy the former retail space by the end of this month.
Tom Wegge pledges $37,500 to RV Learning Center
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(Dec. 14, 2015) - Tom Wegge of Palm RV, Fort Myers, Fla., pledged $37,500 to the RV Learning Center to be paid in $7,500 increments over five years. The pledge puts Palm RV into the top donor category of Major Gifts. That category is designated for donors making gifts or cumulative pledges greater than $25,000.
NTP-Stag announces PRO speaker line-up
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(Dec. 17, 2015) - The 2016 line-up is geared to address key industry and retailing hot-spots. Attendees will be able to choose their tracks from a curriculum that includes merchandising, selling and customer engagement.
Stetler seeks summary judgment against GE Finance
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(Dec. 14, 2015) - "As such, there are still at least 22 outstanding vehicles confirmed to be under RV Sales' possession, without titles, for which GE failed to provide the MSOs or titles, and failed to release the liens. This has caused RV Sales to not be able to sell the vehicles, as they do not possess title to their property," the motion read.
Diversified Insurance Management conducts F&I school
The 2015 graduates of Diversified's F&I Performance Development Class.
(Dec. 16, 2015) - The three-day agenda was packed with real world topics that finance and insurance managers as well as sales managers face every day, said Artman.
Total Value RV acquires Interstate frontage in Elkhart
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(Dec. 15, 2015) - Plans for this property include moving Total Value RV's "front line" motorhomes to a position along the tollway to increase visibility to the estimated 90 million people passing through the "Main Street of the Midwest," said Lemmon.

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The prime number in RV service
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(Dec. 17, 2015) - Productivity figures heavily into the number of hours each tech can produce. We should be focused less on the drain of "unbilled" work and more on keeping the techs on task and productive.
Airstream to produce student-designed trailer
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(Dec. 14, 2015) - Ohio-based Airstream will put into production a trailer designed by Columbus College of Art and Design students with the freelance economy in mind: a mobile home/workspace for creative.
Keystone receives record 11 Quality Circle Awards
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(Dec. 14, 2015) - The National RV Dealers Association honored Keystone RV Company with 11 Quality Circle Awards during the recent National Recreation Vehicle Industry Association show in Louisville, Ky. This is a record number of Awards in the company's 19-year history.
Rear View Safety debuts new RV camera systems
Rear View Safety
(Dec. 16, 2015) - The first product was the RVS-2CAM Wireless Backup Camera System with dual screen monitor and cigarette lighter adapter. The second was the RVS-718-3SC G-SERIES Rear View Replacement Mirror Monitor with three 3.5-inch displays.
PRVCA offers pre-delivery inspection training
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(Dec. 15, 2015) - This seminar, conducted by Gary Motley, will detail five crucial steps to the pre-delivery inspection, suggested PDI equipment, PDI warranty form, and correct paperwork and documentation.
B&W Trailer Hitches unveils new logo
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(Dec. 15, 2015) - "The open logo, which is more modern and flexible, reflects our values in every facet of our business," said Barlow. "We pride ourselves in being industry leaders and innovators. Our new logo and branding will reflect that."
Meyer Distributing opens Texas cross-dock
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(Dec. 17, 2015) - "Corpus Christi south to the border up to Laredo and back will receive more frequent deliveries earlier in the day," said Braun. "This completes our southern logistics infrastructure plans and will help solidify our position as a top WD in Texas."

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Serious property damage follows tornado
(Dec. 14, 2015) - An EF-2 tornado grazed over Convenience RV Park in Willis, Tex., causing two in-use campers to collide and split.
Ribbon cutting for Riverside RV Park
(Dec. 17, 2015) - The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Riverside RV Park on Dec. 8.
Awards presented to Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts
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(Dec. 15, 2015) - Leisure Systems Inc. (LSI) has presented its annual awards to exemplary Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort franchisees throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Indiana plans 3 events for centennial of park system
(Dec. 14, 2015) - Indiana state wildlife officials are preparing to toast the upcoming centennial of Indiana's state park system with events across the state.
Camera phone hikes at Galveston Island State Park
(Dec. 14, 2015) - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sponsors its Camera Phone Hike at Galveston Island State Park on Jan. 9 as a way to provide some basic tips and tricks for taking and editing outdoors photos that can help participants stop taking out of focus, poorly framed and generally mediocre photographs.
Legislator seeks to rename Donald J. Trump State Park
(Dec. 14, 2015) - A New York state senator said Monday that he will introduce legislation to strip Donald J. Trump State Park of its name, saying that Trump's recent rhetoric doesn't line up with the values of New York state.
Discrimination lawsuit settled against park owner
(Dec. 16, 2015) - The Justice Department announced today that Southwind Village, the owner and operator of Southwind Village Mobile Home Park in North Fort Myers, Florida, has agreed to pay $60,000 to resolve allegations that it discriminated against African Americans in violation of the Fair Housing Act.
Review of bids for South Whidbey campground
(Dec. 16, 2015) - South Whidbey, Wash., Parks and Recreation District commissioners may select from one of four consulting firms at a meeting today to develop a design plan for a campground on recently acquired district land.
Allegany State Park chock full of winter activities
(Dec. 14, 2015) - Once the snow starts flying, Allegany State Park is a winter wonderland. From snowmobiling to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing to ice fishing or just a winter hike, the 65,000-acre state park has it all.
Park residents scrambling to find new place to live
(Dec. 16, 2015) - A mobile home park in New Braunfels, Tex., is shutting down and the people who live there only have two weeks left to move.

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High-tech Airstream takes tiny living on the road
(Dec. 15, 2015) - When Chris Pendl, a 36-year-old marketing executive in Seattle, decided to purchase a second dwelling for use in the great outdoors, he went with a favorite of the mobile, design-minded set: an Airstream trailer.
How to build your own bike camper for only $150
(Dec. 16, 2015) - Paul Elkins has been in love with micro-camping, as its called, since he first toured the country in his cabover "stealth camper" in 2002. Elkins was certain he could build something more affordable than the current available models, so this year, he built his nomadic micro-shelter based on the Airstream design.
Forest River recalls on-demand water heaters
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(Dec. 15, 2015) - Forest River is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Berkshire, Charleston, Legacy, Dynamax, XLR, Continental Cargo, Work & Play, Shockwave, and Coachmen Brookstone recreational vehicles and toy haulers, equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW, manufactured Jan. 2, 2012, to Aug. 13.
Car plunges off 100-foot cliff at Palisades State Park
(Dec. 15, 2015) - Crews worked for three hours over the weekend to retrieve a car that plunged over a 100-foot cliff and into a creek at Palisades State Park in South Dakota.
10 questions to consider when buying a battery charger
Xtreme Charge Maintence Charger Desulfator
(Dec. 14, 2015) - At the end of the day, according to Rick Miller with Southlake, Texas-based PulseTech Products Corporation, it comes down to a simple understanding that all batteries, regardless of their chemistry, will self-discharge.
City council requires RV permits
(Dec. 17, 2015) - A public hearing to make the change follows concerns from residents and business owners of how they are parked, including the health and traffic safety, perceived security, trash and curb appeal in Chula Vista, Calif.
Man driving camper dies in Lake County crash
(Dec. 17, 2015) - A man was killed Thursday morning when his camper crashed in Lake County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
RoverPass.com brings RV parks, RVers together
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(Dec. 17, 2015) - RoverPass of Austin, Tex., is offering an online platform which allows consumers to search and send multiple reservation requests to RV parks and campgrounds for free.
Families denied access to water at Mt. Gilead RV Park
(Dec. 16, 2015) - Families at a Mt. Gilead RV park in Ohio told WBNS they have no way to shower or brush their teeth after finding out the showers are now locked.
Date set for South Texas RV Super Show
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(Dec. 14, 2015) - South Texas' top dealers, including Ancira RV, Crestview RV Superstore, ExploreUSA RV Superstore, Ron Hoover RV, Outdoor Living RV and San Antonio RVs, have created a marketplace for families to view more than 300 RVs at the Freeman.

Best glamping spots near Canberra, Australia
(Dec. 14, 2015) - Glamping is the perfect way to take the "roughing it" out of camping, allowing everyone to enjoy the great outdoors. Just in time for the holiday season, Tim the Yowie Man leaves his sleeping bag at home and goes in search of the best glamping experiences close to Canberra, Australia.
Yellow VW camper van loan is boost for charity
(Dec. 14, 2015) - A charity that supports adults with learning difficulties has been lent a yellow VW camper van rent-free for a year by a generous businessman in Newark, England.
Caravan Club wins customer service award
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(Dec. 15, 2015) - The Contact Center at The Caravan Club headquarters has been ranked 28th in the Top 50 Companies for Customer Service, alongside companies such as The Co-operative Bank, Met Office and Aviva.
Prospector missing from campsite at Pentland
(Dec. 16, 2015) - Police are coordinating a search for a man who went missing during a prospecting trip with a friend in remote north-west Queensland, Australia, last week.
Tis the season for caravanning in Australia
Caravan Industry Association of Australia
(Dec. 17, 2015) - Spending the summer holidays in a caravan park surrounded by friends, family, and 'friends you haven't met' is a tradition that has been taking place in caravan parks across the country for generations. Caravan Industry Association of Australia, the peak national body representing the caravan and camping industry, says this year will be no different.
VW introduces petrol versions of Caddy
(Dec. 15, 2015) - Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced that the fourth-generation Caddy Life and Caddy panel van variants are now available to order with a petrol engine.
Illegal freedom campers fill New Plymouth car parks
(Dec 16, 2015) - Cost conscious campers looking to save a few bucks are illegally staying overnight in a New Plymouth, New Zealand, public car park.
Bailey snow season goes extreme in Austria
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(Dec. 15, 2015) - Professional snowboarder Simon Cudlip (26) and blogger Faye Young (22) have taken a new Bailey Pegasus to Austria to live in as a base all winter while enjoying their favorite winter sports and competing in championships across the Alps, a press release from Bailey reported.
Wellhouse adds retailer in Republic of Ireland
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(Dec. 15, 2015) - Wellhouse Leisure announced that it has appointed Colton Motors as its first Ford retailer in the Republic of Ireland who will have its first Wellhouse Ford Terrier campervan in its showrooms in Tullamore (Co. Offaly) and Mullingar (Co. Westmeath) early in the New Year.
Camping fees to be slashed at parks in Australia
(Dec. 15, 2015) - Camping fees have been slashed at 55 campgrounds across Victoria, Australia, including popular locations such as the Grampians and Great Otway National Park.


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