(March 11, 2016) - "We had very new rental dealers attend the class along with one who said he has been in the business 10 years and wished he had attended earlier," said Alanko.

(March 10, 2016) - March 21 to 23, IDS G2 users from all over North America will gather in Palm Harbor, Fla., for best practice and G2 software training from some of the industry's top experts including Chuck Marzahn, Greg Dewalt, Becky Chernek, Hardee McAlhaney, and world renowned speaker Andy Masters.

(March 11, 2016) - RV dealers and their managers can learn about reinsurance, increasing CSI scores through the F&I office and receive compliance updates during a series of free webinars presented this spring by Protective Asset Protection.

(March 11, 2016) - "Our industry places a high value on professionalism, and this is an opportunity to share that message with everyone in the dealership," said Ingrassia.

(March 11, 2016) - An 11th-hour deal struck before the end of Indiana's legislative session late Thursday night will ensure the South Bend-Elkhart Region will see $42 million from the Regional Cities Initiative, the Elkhart Truth reported.

(March 11, 2016) - "RV owners, including senior citizens and younger mobile workers, should be empowered to participate in their chosen community without limitations on the duration of the use of the RV," Escapees noted.

(March 11, 2016) - Patrick Industries Chief Operating Officer Jeff Rodino sold 20,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on March 10 for a total of $878,000.

(March 11, 2016) - TriMas Director Nancy Gougarty sold 4,005 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated March 8 for a total of $70,528.05.

(March 11, 2016) - LKQ Director William M. Iv Webster bought 2,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated March 7 for a total of $75,850.

(March 11, 2016) - Minder Research Incorporated has issued a formal apology to all its distributors and their dealers. For the first time in its history, the company is having to backorder the TireMinder TPMS.

(March 11, 2016) - Grand Rapids-based Statistical Surveys, Inc., posted 2015 year-end retail sales and market share results, which indicate Jayco's towable division outpaced the industry in sales growth with an increase of over 32 percent and a growth in market share of over four percent.

(March 11, 2016) - Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) announced Scott Laidlaw has been named West Coast regional sales manager. Laidlaw comes to LCI with many years of RV aftermarket experience, most recently as sales manager at Coast Distribution, now owned and operated by NTP/Stag.

(March 11, 2016) - Fun Town RV is opening their sixth location, and the first one outside of the state of Texas. Fun Town RV Oklahoma is located in Purcell, Okla., and the dealership is situated right on I-35.

Podcast episode 85 of RV Industry News opens with an overview of a presentation made during the RV Industry Association's annual meeting in Tucson. Futurist Jack Uldrichspoke to industry leaders about what he sees happening in the future and the possible impact it could have on the RV industry.

This week's guest is Cory Heward, founder of MyRVDestinations.com, a new website that offers the ability to search for campgrounds, but also for RV-friendly places near them. Best of all, the site encourages local people to submit their recommendations for fun things to do in their areas.

(March 11, 2016) - A single plaintiff has filed suit against a number of Arizona RV parks in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona and has chosen an attorney whose sole line of litigation is the Americans with Disabilities Act. This plaintiff has apparently filed similar lawsuits against 44 other establishments. Is your campground next?

(March 11, 2016) - The event March 19 and 20 is open to campground leaders and prospective owners from around the country. It will feature a variety of discussions and presentations regarding operations and management, as well as an expo. Membership in CCLOA is not required to participate.

(March 11, 2016) - All campsites at Minnesota state parks soon can be reserved, a significant change for a system that used to hold back up to a third of campsites for walk-up visitors.

(March 11, 2016) - As spring draws near, the staff at Lake Red Rock begin to clean up winter's mess, fix any spot repairs and train custodians and fee booth employees for the camping season. Those anxious to get in the great outdoors only have to wait a few more weeks as the first camp site, Howell Station, opens up on April 21.

(March 11, 2016) - Preparation is in full swing at Surf and Stream Campground for spring activities to begin next month. The season will kick off with the annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 3. The updated calendar of events for the 2016 camping season can be found on the park's website.

(March 11, 2016) - The Tennessee Valley Authority's seasonal campgrounds are ready for visitors, TVA announced. TVA's 2016 camping season opens Tuesday and runs through Nov. 15.

(March 11, 2016) - The Elwha is truly a river gone wild, devouring the main road into the Elwha Valley at Olympic National Park, and demolishing two campgrounds.

(March 11, 2016) - When Audra State Park opens in mid-April, local residents will be able to enjoy access to electricity at several of its campsites, the park superintendent said recently.

(March 11, 2016) - This week's summer­-like weather brought a steady procession of visitors to the office at Cape Henlopen State Park seeking annual park passes and surf-fishing stickers. Those taking advantage of the nice weather to hike and bike also saw evidence of millions of dollars' worth of improvements underway.

(March 11, 2016) - Wood County, Wis., may be backtracking on a three-month-old ban that prohibits users of its parks from bringing in their own firewood.

(March 11, 2016) - Officers arrested a 26-year-old Minnesota man at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge on Tuesday after discovering nearly 96 pounds of meth hidden within his recreational vehicle.

(March 11, 2016) - On Wednesday, deputies responded to a reported fight at Serrano Campground near Big Bear just after 10 a.m., officials said in a news release.

(March 11, 2016) - Delaware Good Sam Club announced the annual Delaware Good Sam Spring Campout Weekend is set from Thursday to Sunday, April 14 to 17, at G&R Campground in Houston.

(March 11, 2016) - "You're buying a lifestyle," said Cory Wilkins from Johnson RV, one of several area RV dealers that comes out for the show. "Picking an RV is about finding the one that fits best into your ideal vacation lifestyle."

(March 11, 2016) - JR Bader stopped by News Channel 7 to show off an RV ahead of the Central Wisconsin RV and Camping show set for March 11, 12, 13 at the Central Wisconsin Convention expo center near Cedar Creek Mall.

(March 11, 2016) - To capitalize on the visibility the city will gain from the throngs of national news-media members in town for those visits, tourism officials are setting up a "mobile media lounge" offering amenities and information about the city whenever the media circus comes to town.

(March 11, 2016) - Lightweight construction, plenty of payload and a new modern design are the features of the next generation of the Hymermobil B-Class DynamicLine.

(March 11, 2016) - Blakemere Village has added a new touring park to the facilities at the Northwich-based tourist attraction. There are 52 hard standing pitches, all with electric hook up and TV aerial connection.

(March 11, 2016) - Auto Trail announced the 2017 Tribute and Auto-Trail press launch will take place on July, 19.

(March 11, 2016) - Travelers said a decision to close five Christchurch freedom camping sites will cost the city money and visitors. They would bypass the city and free camp elsewhere instead, they said.