| A Slice of RV Life Episode#28: No Slides |
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(Feb. 10, 2016) - Shurhold has introduced its new Serious Shine product, which makes short work of maintenance by cleaning, polishing and protecting in one step, a release from the company stated.
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(Feb. 9, 2016) - "We have put down as much of our experience and knowledge as we can remember, along with research and materials from others, to give people a glimpse at the awesome lifestyle that awaits them when they use an RV," said John Huggins.
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(Feb. 1, 2016) - Air Lift Company has reengineered its heavy-duty LoadLifter 5000 and LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air spring kits to support and protect late model Ford F-250 and F-350 pickup trucks. The redesigned heavy-duty air spring kits feature a new lower bracket assembly to make them quicker and easier to install, a release from the company stated.
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(Jan. 29, 2016) - Furrion introduced the industry first mounting design for single-din stereos that includes four exterior mounting points through hardware and a "snap on" trim kit, rather than utilizing the conventional "mounting cage/pull tab" method, said Healey.
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(Jan. 26, 2016) - The kits use a system of diodes to allow the towed vehicle to accept the motorhome's taillight, brake light and turn signals while preventing electrical feedback and the damage it can cause to both vehicles' electronics.
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Why HUD's proposed rule redefining RVs is critical
(Feb. 11, 2016) - The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced a proposed rule that redefines the RV exemption from manufactured housing standards. This announcement and the proposed rule itself are great news for the RV industry and RV enthusiasts.
Roadmaster factory training scheduled for April 12
(Feb. 11, 2016) - If you'd like to learn more about how to sell or install Roadmaster products, opportunity is knocking. The first 20 people to register for the next factory training will learn about Roadmaster products from the people who make them, a release from the company stated.
ITA renews grant to RVIA to boost exports to Asia
(Feb. 11, 2016) - Thanks to the International Trade Administration's (ITA) renewal of RVIA's participation in the highly competitive Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP), an additional $300,000 is available to support RVIA's Asia Initiative through the end of the third quarter of 2018.
(Feb. 11, 2016) - Today's media environment offers more options than ever to inspire consumers to learn about the RV experience and Go RVing is upping its game again this year to ensure that all the bases are covered, a release from the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA).
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(Feb. 11, 2016) - Drew Industries Incorporated reported net income of $16.1 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, compared to net income of $12 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2014.
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(Feb. 11, 2016) - The Virtual Hospitality Expo, a trade show run on the Internet is two weeks from the opening date. On Feb. 23 and 24, the live portion of the Expo, where exhibitors and sponsors can actually speak live to attendees, will open to attendees from all over.
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(Feb. 11, 2016) - SylvanSport will be crossing the border to Canada's The Outdoor Adventure Show in Toronto. The show runs from Feb. 19-21, and SylvanSport will be there to announce their latest Canadian dealer-partner. On hand will also be their GO and all-new Go-Easy adventure trailers, complete with demonstrations and Q&A sessions.
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(Feb. 11, 2016) - ASA Electronics has added Meyer Distributing to their list of national suppliers. Meyer, having recently announced that they would be adding RV products to their lineup, will now carry ASA Electronics' Jensen and Voyager products.
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(Feb. 11, 2016) - The latest reading was the lowest since mid-December 2015 and solidly below market expectations for a modest decline to 280,000, said Josh Nye, an RBC economist.
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(Feb. 11, 2016) - "We've been seeing double-digit sales increases from year to year in the last five years," Bill Sheffer said, noting that there is little end in sight to the surge. "People - with the auto industry coming back - now have the financial means and discretionary income and financing to go out and buy a recreational vehicle."
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(Feb. 11, 2016) - South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District will hold its first public meeting regarding campground development on 35 acres of land adjacent to Community Park at 6 p.m. on March 10.
(Feb. 11, 2016) - Campsite reservations at Moose Mountain provincial park will be scheduled for April 15 this year. Sites for Moose Mountain and Crooked Lake in the Qu'Appelle Lakes region are the only ones slated for that date as the summer park season's booking system is ready to launch on April 11.
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American RVer explores disc golf craze
(Feb. 11, 2016) - On this month's American RVer show, Peggy Grich speaks with John Little, owner of T2 Basket Design. He is an avid disc golfer who designs disc golf courses all around the country.
(Feb. 11, 2016) - A Corinth man is free on bond, accused of sexual abuse of a 7-year-old child last summer in the town of Bolton, N.Y., at a campground.
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New range of inverter generators are out of the bottle
(Feb. 11, 2016) - Wolf Power has introduced a new range of technically advanced, easy to operate, portable inverter generators called the 'Genie'. They are priced from £179.99.
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