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Mirror Bright launches Mirror Bright Wheel Cleaner
(Feb. 17, 2016) - Mirror Bright by Meguiar's today launched Mirror Bright Wheel Cleaner, a new, go-to solution for car guys who are looking for a product that is reliable and safe for all types of wheel surfaces, a release from the group stated.
PulseTech debuts Plug-and-Charge solar charger maintainer
(Feb. 15, 2016) - Fleet managers and sales dealers for buses, trucks, heavy construction equipment as well as RV owners can eliminate jump starts and extend battery life with the new SP-5 OTR Solar Charger Maintainer-a new five Watt system that utilizes a temporary plug-in instead of a permanent, more complicated installation.
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.


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Sunshine RV owner leaving Havasu after 25 years

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Outdoors Geek doubles its workspace for glamping

Michigan man wins travel trailer in Golden Giveaway

SmartPlug hires Canadian RV rep group

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Sunshine RV owner leaving Havasu after 25 years
(Feb. 18, 2016) - Bob and Judy Jobe have sold recreational vehicles in Lake Havasu City for more than 20 years. They've helped vacationers from across the U.S., Canada and throughout the world on their journeys - and now the Jobes have begun a journey of their own.
Patrick Industries reported fourth quarter financial results
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(Feb. 18, 2016) - Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2015 increased $59.1 million or 31%, to $248.7 million from $189.6 million in the same quarter of 2014. The increase was primarily attributable to a 32% increase in the company's revenue from the RV industry, which reflected the incremental contribution from acquisitions completed in 2014 and in 2015, market share gains and industry growth.
LKQ senior vice president sold $204,480 in stock
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(Feb. 18, 2016) - Based on an average price-per-share of $25.6, Victor Casini, the LKQ Corporation's senior vice president and general counsel unloaded 8,000 shares of Lkq Corp worth approx. $204,480.

 
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Outdoors Geek doubles its workspace for glamping
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(Feb. 18, 2016) - Outdoors Geek founder Will Marquardt realized, as he approaches $1 million in revenue, that he needed to double his space. "We had about 3,500 square feet over there and we were packed in like sardines," he said. "Our budget called for 165 new tents this year and we didn't have any room for them. When you're a growing business and you're already in a cramped space, that's a problem."
Michigan man wins travel trailer in Golden Giveaway
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(Feb. 18, 2016) - Nicholas Barber of Roscommon, Mich., is the first instant winner of a new 2016 Coleman 262BH travel trailer valued at $18,000 in the Camping World and Good Sam Golden Giveaway. Barber received his lucky Golden Giveaway scratch-off ticket at the Houghton Lake, Mich., Camping World SuperCenter.
SmartPlug hires Canadian RV rep group
(Feb. 18, 2016) - SmartPlug Systems has appointed Holm, Hicks, White & Associates to promote its RV electrical products in the Canadian market. The rep group covers British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario, east to Thunder Bay.
5 reasons predictive analysis impacts a CRM system
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(Feb. 18, 2016) - It is very difficult to maintain and engage repeat customers without knowing what they want. CRM solutions are mainly a lead management system but, let's be honest, who wants leads when you can have buyers?


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SylvanSport announces show schedule
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(Feb. 18, 2016) - With a busy spring show season ahead, SylvanSport announced which shows it plans to host exhibits.
Ransomware payout points to huge business problem
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(Feb. 18, 2016) - During 2013, the number of attacks each month rose from 100,000 in January to 600,000 in December, according to a 2014 report by Symantec, the maker of antivirus software, Fox News reported.
Unemployment claims fall by 7,000 last week
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(Feb. 18, 2016) - "Our expectation continues to be that employment growth will slow this year relative to the second half of 2015's rapid pace, given reduced labor market slack as the economy nears full employment," said Nye.
MBA Rental School is sold out
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(Feb. 17, 2016) - "The rental market is going through the roof this year and dealers are busier than they've been in a long time," said Alanko, who expected 60 people to enroll. The class has 73 people registered now.

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CCLOA conference and expo slated for March 19-20
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(Feb. 18, 2016) - DENVER, Colo. - The Colorado Campground & Lodging Owners Association encourages RV park owners and operators in and around Colorado to register for CCLOA's Sharing the Passion for Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo. The organization provided 10 reasons to consider attending the event in a press release.
DNR budget cuts lead to privatization of Alaska state parks
(Feb. 18, 2016) - Alaska's statewide budget cuts have hit the Department of Natural Resources, and now the organization is looking to privatize operations of four Valdez-area parks, which will no longer have state-funded support beginning in July.
City to hear from residents on proposed RV park
(Feb. 18, 2016) - Tower, Minn., city council voted, at their regular meeting on Feb. 8, to hold a public hearing to take input from residents regarding a proposed RV campground near Mill Point.
Campground in Carlinville Lake will be open for spring
(Feb. 18, 2016) - Among the first orders of business at the Feb. 15 Carlinville, Ill., City Council meeting was an announcement from Mayor Deanna Demuzio that the campground at Carlinville Lake will open this spring.
Government could go to trial on campground dispute
(Feb. 18, 2016) - Justice Ron Veale of the Yukon Supreme Court will decide Thursday whether to postpone a three-day trial between the Yukon government and the Taku River Tlingit First Nation of Atlin over a campground.
Campground application seeks special use permit
(Feb. 18, 2016) - Now that campgrounds can be allowed, by special use permit, in the C-3 Commercial District (by the interchange), a formal application for one has been submitted to the city of York, Neb.
Board ruling allows Frost Ridge Campground music
(Feb. 18, 2016) - WHEC has been tracking this story for years after a disagreement between neighbors and campground owners temporarily ended live, amplified music performances at the Frost Ridge Campground.

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OPINION: RV voting rights is a Pandora's box
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(Feb. 18, 2016) - Until people actually live in a community to experience how a bunch of part-time, non-permanent "residents" can influence the outcome of local affairs for a very long time, they'll never truly understand the impact these large voting blocks can have.
Memorial Day campsites soon available for reservations
(Feb. 18, 2016) - The three month window to reserve a state park campsite for a Friday arrival on Memorial Day weekend opens Feb. 27. More than a few campers will plan their arrival for the weekend before Memorial Day and stay through the holiday, which means their window will open Saturday.
Tiny house living situation challenges city council
(Feb, 18, 2016) - This past March, the Philomath City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amendment to clarify code language on the definition of a recreational vehicle. Minard's letter referenced the ordinance that prohibits such structures to be used as a domicile in residential zones.
U-Haul of West Hickory offers indoor RV storage
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(Feb. 18, 2016) - U-Haul Moving & Storage of West Hickory has added indoor, climate-controlled RV, boat and vehicle storage at 331 U.S. Hwy. 70 SW, site of the old shopping mall.
Palm Beach residents pack forum on RV storage
(Feb. 18, 2016) - Boaters and campers in North Palm Beach, Fla., said they find a restriction limiting the size of the vehicles to no more than 10 feet high and 30 feet long particularly onerous. It doesn't take into account that boats and RVs are larger today than they were in 1972 when the rule was made, they said.
South Dakota tables RV voting measure
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(Feb. 18, 2016) - Tiezen said he is looking for a solution that "does, in fact, disenfranchise those folks that have no connection to South Dakota other than the fact that they rent a P.O. box here for financial gain."

Auto-Trail on display at NEC show
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(Feb. 18, 2016) - The Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show is just around the corner and this February and Auto-Trail reports it will have many products on display, including the V-Line SE and Imala 730, both new for the 2016 season.
Travelworld Motorhomes makes investment in facility, IT system
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(Feb. 18, 2016) - Shropshire-based motorhome dealer Travelworld Motorhomes have completed a large investment into both their premises and infrastructure with the primary goal of improving their customers' experience and staff working environment.
Caravan, motorhome sales up ten percent on last year
(Feb. 18, 2016) - The sale and dispatch of new touring caravans, motorhomes and caravan holiday homes in the UK increased by 10.3 per cent in 2015 compared to 2014, new statistics from the National Caravan Council (NCC) have revealed.
Campers use bikes to scare off bear
(Feb. 18, 2016) - This nerve-jangling footage shows the alarming moment a bear ominously circled a group of campers. In the video, the bear slowly approaches from the woods and then walks precariously close to the campers' tents, pitched next to a lake.
Great Ocean Road campers denied bushfire refunds
(Feb. 18, 2016) - Several Victorian holidaymakers who cancelled their bookings due to December's Great Ocean Road bushfires are thousands of dollars out of pocket after being refused a refund.


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