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February Video Newsletter from Lichtsinn RV
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Shurhold introduces Serious Shine
(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.
Huggins release new book targeting new RVers
(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.
Air Lift reengineers Loadlifter 5000 kits
(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.
Furrion's DV5700 Series system adds Bluetooth
(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.
Roadmaster introduces 'all-in-one' wiring kits
(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.
Winegard's new Carryout G2+ now available
(Jan. 26, 2016) - Winegard has announced the Carryout G2+. It's an automatic satellite TV antenna perfect for on-the-move RVers, a release from the organization stated. The Carryout G2+ is available now.
King offers portable satellite antenna carry bag
(Jan. 26, 2016) - The King portable satellite antenna carry bag protects and stores a King Tailgater or Quest antenna when not in use.
Winegard launches RoadTrip T4 in-motion satellite dish
(Jan. 20, 2016) - The roof mounted antenna, which lets families enjoy live TV while traveling down the road, works with DISH, DIRECTV and Bell TV programming.
BOLT trailer hitch padlock uses car key to unlock
(Jan. 20, 2016) - "Because the Padlock uses a vehicle's ignition key, it saves users valuable time by ensuring they'll never get to their destination and not be able to unlock and use their gear," said Garcia.
Meguiar debuts Mirror Bright detailing spray
(Jan. 19, 2016) - Mirror Bright by Meguiar's introduces Mirror Bright Detailing Spray, a new product within a recently launched line of automobile appearance care products developed to meet the needs of both seasoned and next generation car people, a release from the organization stated.
Triple E introduces the Wonder Class B
(Jan. 15, 2016) - "Many people tell us they wish they could find an affordable way to head out on the road while enjoying the contemporary style and comfort of their home," said Elias. "The Wonder is a game-changer from the chassis up, and we couldn't be more excited to share the details."
Briggs & Stratton introduces new outdoor generator
(Jan. 14, 2016) - Equipped with parallel capabilities, it can be tethered together with either a second P2200 or a P3000 inverter for additional quiet, consistent power.
Shurhold debuts SHUR-Dry water blade
(Jan. 12, 2016) - Rain and rinse water can leave behind spots on glass and other RV finishes-even those that have been recently waxed or treated, Shurhold reported.
Thetford introduces Titan sewer hose
(Jan. 8, 2016) - Thetford's Titan newer hose system is virtually uncrushable, easy to align, ergonomic and comes with drip-proof end caps at a winning price point and strong marketing support, said Bialorucki.


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HUD attempts to clarify definition of 'RV'

Why HUD's proposed rule redefining RVs is critical

Camping World embroiled in Kentucky fraud suit

Thor Industries shuffles management

Fire destroys RVs at Mesquite dealership

Ron Hoover RV nearing completion of move and expansion

EPA to prohibit conversion racecars

Edmonton man sent to prison for RV fraud

RV tech accused of stealing gun from customer

Campers Inn RV announces I-95 expansion plans

Colerain RV plans fast growth after selling stake

Cincinnati RV company plans fast growth

ARVC applauds HUD RV definition

Huggins release new book targeting new RVers

99 cent gasoline may be on the way

OPINION: Industry must emphasize park model best practices

RV Business 2016 RVs of the Year show premiers

Garmin to acquire DeLorme

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HUD attempts to clarify definition of 'RV'
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(Feb. 9, 2016) - New RVs sold must include a notice stating that the unit is designed only for recreational use, and not as a primary residence or permanent dwelling.
Why HUD's proposed rule redefining RVs is critical
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(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.
Camping World embroiled in Kentucky fraud suit
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(Feb. 12, 2016) - Camping World claims Smartdog told it during negotiations that Smartdog employees would primarily provide services and work on this project. But Camping World claims Smartdog replaced the employees with subcontractors.
Thor Industries shuffles management
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(Feb. 85, 2016) - Matt Zimmerman will assume the role of chief executive officer of Keystone, Ryan Juday will become president of CrossRoads RV, Jeff Runels will become president of Keystone RV Company, and Troy James will become president of Dutchmen.
Fire destroys RVs at Mesquite dealership
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(Feb. 10, 2016) - A downed power line may have sparked a fire that torched several RVs in Mesquite, Fox 4 news reported.
Ron Hoover RV nearing completion of move and expansion
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(Feb. 8, 2016) - Ron Hoover RV in Katy, Texas is near completion on a site expansion and move. Not only will the move increase the space available to the dealership, but it will also enhance the experience for both customers and staff alike.
EPA to prohibit conversion racecars
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(Feb. 9, 2016) - "Congress did not intend the original Clean Air Act to extend to vehicles modified for racing and has re-enforced that intent on more than one occasion," said Kersting.

 
Winegard Roadtrip T4 -- Smaller, quieter in-motion satellite

Edmonton man sent to prison for RV fraud
(Feb. 10, 2016) - An Edmonton, Alberta, fraudster with a drug problem was sentenced Tuesday to four years in prison for stealing more than $700,000 from two victims who entrusted him to sell their recreational vehicles.
RV tech accused of stealing gun from customer
(Feb. 12, 2016) - A workman is accused of stealing a gun from a camper mounted on a customer's truck, allegedly taking the Smith and Wesson .357-caliber revolver while the vehicle was in for repairs at the shop where he worked in Marianna, the Jackson County Floridan reported.
Campers Inn RV announces I-95 expansion plans
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(Feb. 9, 2016) - Campers Inn RV is moving ahead in its plans to expand its network of dealerships along the I-95 corridor. The company announced that Campers Inn RV of Raleigh will be opening for the summer season, and this location is situated along Interstate 95 in Selma.
Colerain RV plans fast growth after selling stake
(Feb. 10, 2016) - One of Cincinnati's largest - and quietest - private companies has sold a major ownership stake in the company to get financial backing so it can acquire more recreational vehicle stores, Cincinnati Business Courier reported.
Cincinnati RV company plans fast growth
(Feb. 9, 2016) - One of Cincinnati's quietest, private companies has sold a major ownership stake in the company to get financial backing so it can acquire more recreational vehicle stores.
ARVC applauds HUD RV definition
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(Feb. 10, 2016) - "We applaud HUD for working with ARVC and our industry allies at RVIA and RVDA to clarify the language in the HUD code so that federal, state and local authorities will no longer confuse park model RVs with manufactured homes," said Bambei.

Thetford introduces the Titan sewer hose.

Huggins release new book targeting new RVers
So You Want to Be an RVer?
(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.
99 cent gasoline may be on the way
(Feb. 9, 2016) - "Domestic crude oil inventories reached their highest level for this time of year in nearly eight decades, and barring any major disruptions in supply, gas prices are likely to remain near their lowest price point since the Great Recession in the near term," AAA noted.
OPINION: Industry must emphasize park model best practices
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(Feb. 12, 2016) - Helping to maintain the bright line between RVs and permanent housing is the responsibility of every RV manufacturer, dealer and campground in order to keep our industry from being its own worst enemy.
RV Business 2016 RVs of the Year show premiers
Jeff Johnston, host of Rollin' On TV, and Allison Hayes, a reporter at the Big Ten Network, during the taping of RV Business RV of the Year Awards.
(Feb. 10, 2016) - "Up until now this prestigious award was kept strictly within the RV industry community," said Moniz. "Now, we will bring this award mainstream to the general public in much the same way as the Motor Trend Car of the Year is promoted in the automotive arena."
Garmin to acquire DeLorme
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(Feb. 12, 2016) - Garmin announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of DeLorme, a privately-held company that designs and markets consumer-based satellite tracking devices with two-way communication and navigational capabilities.
Increase RV generator reliability with oil analysis
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(Feb. 8, 2016) - Oil and coolant analysis let's people "see inside" to determine what's going on inside the generator. The analysis detects signs of wear or contamination.

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Campground News
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Kingston, Nova Scotia Jellystone receives Maple Leaf award
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(Feb. 10, 2016) - The 219-site campground in Kingston, Nova Scotia is a popular vacation destination for Nova Scotia residents. It's also highly regarded by Milford, Ohio-based Leisure Systems, Inc., which recently presented the campground owners with a Maple Leaf Award in recognition of their commitment and dedication to the Jellystone Park system.
Camp for a cause at KOA's Big Weekend
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(Feb. 8, 2016) - "Big Weekend helps 112 specialized, medically-equipped facilities offer a true summer camp experience to kids currently undergoing treatment or recovering from cancer," said Gast.
New Mexicans give back, volunteer at state park
(Feb. 8, 2016) - "Our volunteer roles include everything from monitoring the ecological health of the park, checking water qualities and counting birds and other species," said Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center Volunteer Coordinator Talia Sledge.
Four Cruise Inns named Top-Rated parks in 2016 Good Sam Guide
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(Feb. 9, 2016) - Cruise Inn has four of its locations listed as a top-rated park in the new 2016 Good Sam RV Travel & Savings Guide. Mill Creek Ranch Resort in Canton, Texas, is one of 111 parks that earned perfect 10/10/10 marks in Good Sam's rating system.
OPINION: RV parks should raise holiday rates
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(Feb. 8, 2016) - Campers are not going to let a 10, 20, or even 30 percent premium effect their fun-filled holiday at your park, but that small price increase will make a significant difference to your bottom line.
Family walks into farmland furor over RV park
(Feb. 8, 2016) - When Tyler Linttell first imagined a small RV park on his family's small farm in Kelowna, British Columbia, he never imagined he would be walking smack dab into controversy.
Plans submitted to turn Key Largo RV park into resort
(Feb. 12, 2016) - Cheeca Holdings bought the 12-acre waterfront property, which is now the Point of View Key Largo RV Resort, from Northstar Resort Enterprises Corp. on Dec. 17 for $11.2 million, the Keys Keynoter reported.
KOA adds six new locations
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(Feb. 12, 2016) - KOA has added six new locations for campers to enjoy. These are in addition to the six introduced last month, including Gila Bend, Ariz., KOA Journey; Craig, CO KOA; Lake Oconee/Greensboro, Ga., KOA; Ludington East/Pere Marquette River, Mich., KOA; Greensboro, N.C., KOA; and Anodver/Pymatuning Lake, Ohio, KOA.
RV park purchased by neighboring golf course
(Feb. 8, 2016) - A troubled RV park and motel in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, that sits next to a golf course has been purchased by the course's parent company.
Oklahoma Jellystone to begin $4 million expansion
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(Feb. 8, 2016) - Bob and Beth Ryan were planning to retire when they sold Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Quarryville, Penn. in 2013.  

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Workamper News to host RV buying seminar Feb. 18
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(Feb. 8, 2016) - "You will pick up many tips on what to look for when evaluating your next RV purchase, and how you can become an expert in doing so," said Steve Anderson, president of Workamper News.
Lawmaker wants to purge RVers from voting rolls
(Feb. 10, 2016) - Newly introduced legislation seeks to reduce the influence of nomadic recreational-vehicle owners on South Dakota elections.
Campground tenants forced to move out
(Feb. 9, 2016) - A disabled woman and her husband said they have been being forced out of Owl's Roost Campground on Bethel Road in Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Man charged with sex abuse of child at campground
(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.
Winnebago Industries recalled ignition switch
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(Feb. 8, 2016) - Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Travato, Trend, and Itasca Viva! motor homes manufactured Feb. 27, 2015, to Jan. 6. The affected vehicles have an ignition switch that may experience an intermittent loss of electrical contact.
Forest River recalled tires
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(Feb. 8, 2016) - Forest River is recalling certain model year 2016 Coachmen Cross Country vehicles manufactured May 26, 2015, to Dec. 2. During suspension travel, the front tires may be damaged from contacting the fuel fill guard.
Pennsylvania Adventure RV Expo to start Feb. 26
(Feb. 9, 2016) - Experience Central Pennsylvania's largest outdoor camping adventure at the 2016 PA Adventure RV Expo.
American RVer explores disc golf craze
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(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.
Detroit RV show attracts big crowd
(Feb. 12, 2016) - "We've been seeing double-digit sales increases from year to year in the last five years," Sheffer said, noting that there is little end in sight to the surge.

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.
VW offers discount to keep customers
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(Feb. 8, 2016) - Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is offering up to £1,500 off the price of a new vehicle for existing van owners in a bid to keep them with the German company. The offer comes as figures have been released showing the effects of the diesel scandal have caused VW-branded car sales to slump by 20%.
Bailey strikes double gold in survey
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(Feb. 8, 2016) - Bailey of Bristol has secured a Gold Award for both new and pre-owned caravans in the 2016 Practical Caravan Magazine Customer Satisfaction Survey.
LCI Compact Adria SLS wins in Germany show
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(Feb. 8, 2016) - Lippert Components' slide-out system won two of the 15 categories of the European Innovation Award.
10 tips to start a glamping business on a farm
(Feb. 10, 2016) - Developing self-contained holiday accommodation within an unused space was an option, but for many the early building costs are too much. As a result the low cost and high income benefits of starting a glamping business are being explored in Surrey, England.


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