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(April 1, 2016) - Pop Avdel, a blind rivet supplier in the industry, is now offering a countersunk rivet head option to go with the more common mushroom style for use with its NeoSpeed Speed Fastening system.
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(March 28, 2016) - The major advantage of a bulb and socket kit is that it bypasses the towed vehicle's electrical system, which eliminates the concern of interacting with any vehicle electronics.
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(March 24, 2016) - Curt Manufacturing recently developed a new, patented OEM-compatible gooseneck ball & safety chain anchor kit #60692. The kit was initially designed to fit Chevy and GMC trucks with the towing prep package. However, the design is also compatible with the new Nissan Titan XD.
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(March 23, 2016) - "The product sets itself apart from the competition at every turn, right down to its highly recognizable bright green fittings and packaging," said Bialorucki.
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(March 21, 2016) - The TRX7 off-road navigator includes a genuine RAM mount (depending on model), hi-res (to 10 meters) 3D and 2D topographic base map views, and easy-to-use interface for following trails, recording tracks, and marking waypoints.
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(March 17, 2016) - Exclusively designed for the recreational lifestyle, SalVinCo's built-in stainless steel convection microwave oven Muave' model MUCMKT120S offers a sophisticated 'boutique-ness' to enhance a boat, RV or compact kitchen area, a release from the company stated.
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(March 17, 2016) - Mirror Bright by Meguiar's introduces Mirror Bright Automobile Shampoo, a new product that sets the foundation for the recently launched line of recrafted car care products, a release from the company stated.
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(March 15, 2016) - Shurhold introduces its Buff Magic as an easier, more effective solution compared to other multi-step methods, the company reported in a press release. This re-conditioner, de-oxidizer and restorer is formulated to work on a wide range of surfaces.
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(March 15, 2016) - Distortion typically found in sound bars is reduced and fidelity is improved offering all the sound of a home theater system, King said, adding that the aesthetics of the JSB4000 offer a sleek design that will instantly complete a high end feel for RV entertainment spaces.
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(March 4, 2016) - Great for hikers, adventurers and campers, the Elk Ridge Series of survival kits come in an orange, black or green waterproof zippered pouch and contain 24 tools for catching fish, lighting a fire and navigation.
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(March 2, 2016) - Curt Manufacturing has achieved the perfect combination of weight capacity and quiet towing in its new Q25 fifth wheel hitch, a release from the company stated.
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Podcast 87 features Waste Master's Doug Swarts
(March 31, 2016) - Doug Swarts is the founder of Drainmaster and the Waste Master Sewer Management System for RVs. He developed the system as a full-time RVer who grew frustrated with the hassle and mess of dumping RV holding tanks the traditional way. Swartz describes how his system works and how he developed it. He also explains why the RV industry needs to embrace this technology and the biggest reason is that consumers want it. The second is reason is to embrace a solution before it's mandated upon the industry. He explains that if RV manufacturers don't want to install it, then RV dealers have an opportunity to make good money installing the system in a few hours.
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Sun Trust recommends RV inspection for loans
(March 30, 2016) - "In the past, RV lending institutions have relied upon the credit worthiness of an RV buyer to decide whether an RV is a good credit risk," Jaros added. "The banks have felt that if a client is willing to finance hundreds of thousands of dollars on an RV, then the RV must be okay."
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(March 29, 2016) - The collapse of a local RV dealer has left one of its Calgary customers with a "ransacked" camper and thousands of dollars in missing camping gear, the Calgary Herald reported.
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(March 30, 2016) - A former employee of Patrick Industries is suing the company for allegations of wrongful termination in regard to him taking medical leave.
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(March 29, 2016) - Grand Design Recreational Vehicle company has expanded their workforce by more than 40 percent since the beginning of 2015.
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(March 29, 2016) - A Calgary, Alberta, man said he was shocked to find the condition of his 28-ft. Shadow Cruiser RV that he'd left last summer to be repaired at Sunridge RV's Crossfield repair lot, which went bankrupt.
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(March 31, 2016) - Camping World and Good Sam announced its second annual New Product Vendor Summit. The Summit offers vendors and suppliers of innovative and new products to the RV and outdoor lifestyle market the opportunity to present their products to Camping World's team of merchandise buyers.
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(April 1, 2016) - Many who step through the doors at Lichtsinn RV are about to embark on buying a second home you could say, one that travels on wheels.
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(March 29, 2016) - Bill Plemmons RV World has ranked highest in North Carolina for all motorhomes, Class C motorhomes and fifth wheels. The dealership also ranked third in all towables, according to information released by Statistical Surveys.
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(April 1, 2016) - Airstream announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Nest Caravans, a start-up company proposing a compact travel trailer.
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Dealership Culture Said To Be A Contributor For Success - Dealerships have a culture whether they like it or not. It may be good, it may be bad. But employees who work in an open-share environment perform better and attract repeat customers. Learn to develop a culture that feeds on itself. +
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(March 28, 2016) - The major advantage of a bulb and socket kit is that it bypasses the towed vehicle's electrical system, which eliminates the concern of interacting with any vehicle electronics.
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(March 29, 2016) - Don't be surprised if you see more recreational vehicles - from pop-up camper trailers to Airstreams - on the road this summer, the Ticker reported.
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(March 28, 2016) - The Great Recession almost totaled the RV industry, but now camper trailers and motor homes are popular again. Daryn Anderson is the owner of a RV dealership south of Kansas City, and he said his sales here have roughly tripled since the bottom of the recession.
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(March 29, 2016) - Going back to the news report, and it looks as though Hyundai wants to develop their very own camper van, but with an inspired design from the VW camper, and also Tesla.
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(March 28, 2016) - Near record numbers of Americans are buying second homes - the kind on wheels, that is, NPR reported.
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(March 30, 2016) - Side-to-side sway was measured by hitting a pothole, porpoising measured by striking a speed bump and body roll measured by cornering. Inclinometers mounted to the truck measured horizontal and vertical tilt through each variable.
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(April 1, 2016) - The average selling price for motorized units was $35,124, which is an increase of $222 (0.6 percent) from the previous month. Towables came in at $11,948, up $1,126 (10.4 percent) from last month.
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(March 28, 2016) - Tickets are now available online for the 4th Annual RV Industry Power Breakfast, a catered affair set for May 12 at the Northern Indiana Event Center and RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart.
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(March 28, 2016) - To support production, a new 85,000-square-foot facility will be construction and dedicated solely to production of Isuzu products.
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(March 31, 2016) - Rollin' On TV announced that Campers Inn RV has signed on as its newest national sponsor. With its current expansion in television coverage to all six New England states on the New England Sports Network, having Campers Inn RV on board is a great fit and offers some unique opportunities for both companies, a release from the company stated.
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(March 31, 2016) - Walt Disney World's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground will undergo some renovations soon, according to new permits filed by the theme park.
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(March 31, 2016) - With the Dyrt, a year-old Portland start-up she founded with husband Kevin Long, Sarah Smith wants to yank the camping industry out of the pioneer era and into the modern, Yelp-filtered consumer world.
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(May 28, 2016) - With the moon still visible in the early morning sky, the clang of Holy Trinity Monastery's church bell summons the flock to start the day, Tucson.com reported.
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(March 29, 2016) - Fire destroyed a motor home and badly damaged two camper trailers at the West Bay RV park in Esquimalt early Tuesday morning, CFAX 1070 reported.
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(March 29, 2016) - As if there weren't plenty of bells and whistles already attached to Indiana's massive $75 million Catalyst Lifestyles Sport Resort, developers now are detailing a KOA campground that will focus on glamorous camping.
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(March 28, 2016) - Ocean Lakes Family Campground in Myrtle Beach, S.C., is one of only a select number of campgrounds, RV parks and resorts to receive an overall "A" rating from the 2015 GuestRated satisfaction survey.
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(March 28, 2016) - Hikers who want to camp in the wilderness at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington won't be able to make reservations this year, after a storm damaged the park's reservation system.
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(March 30, 2016) - Indiana's state parks are looking for volunteers to serve as campground hosts in exchange for free camping during their service.
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(March 31, 2016) - Colorado's annual conference and expo for campground owners and managers, Sharing the Passion of Outdoor Hospitality, brought together a mixture of newer professionals and the latest generation of several founding members.
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(March 31, 2016) - Nothing says summer vacation like a camping adventure in Colorado. Here is a sampling of the state's unique summer camping experiences.
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(March 30, 2016) - A motorhome stranded on a California beach was rescued last Saturday after a close call with the unforgiving tide. Cheers can be heard on the video posted by the San Luis Obispo Tribune, which shows a tow truck dragging the submerged Class B motorhome out of the water as it became engulfed by the surging tidewaters of the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area in Pismo Beach.
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(April 1, 2016) - People who are in the market to purchase an RV will enjoy this month's feature article on things to avoid when buying an RV. Readers will also get 10 RV battery tips to help make sure their batteries are ready for another camping season.
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(March 30, 2016) - On March 28, a dust devil tore through Texas Springs Campground, in Death Valley, Calif., causing property damage and one injury. Wind flipped a pop-up camp trailer, which fortunately was not occupied at the time.
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(April 1, 2016) - It sounded like the perfect deal for Fawn Kratzer. She spotted a 2006 camper on Craigslist for just $2,500. The woman selling the camper told Kratzer she wanted to go through Apple Pay because it was more secure. She asked Kratzer to pay with iTunes gift cards, to the tune of $2,500.
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(March 29, 2016) - The 45th annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta's theme is "Desert Kaleidoscope."
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the largest and most photographed hot-air balloon festival in the world, a release from the Escapees RV Club stated.
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(March 31, 2016) - Instead of rushing to safety, the man who died last week in a Williams County, N.D., camper fire headed to the back of the burning structure to try to rescue a pet before being overcome by smoke and fumes, authorities said Tuesday.
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(March 30, 2016) - Firefighters were called out to face exploding propane tanks and a fire that destroyed a camper in the Big Woods subdivision in rural De Soto early Sunday morning.
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(March 28, 2016) - Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2015 Winnebago Adventurer vehicles manufactured Jan. 16 to March 8 and 2015-2016 Itasca Suncruiser vehicles manufactured Jan. 6 to March 8.
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(March 28, 2016) - Highlands Hammock State Park is now aglow with the flickering lights of fireflies, Highlands Today reported.
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(April 1, 2016) - The owner of a recreational vehicle that burst into flames at a Bee Ridge Shell gas station Wednesday reportedly abandoned the vehicle.
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(March 28, 2016) - With the opening of Italy's first Airstream park, just half an hour by ferry from central Venice, the appeal of camping has just shot up a notch or two.
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(March 30, 2016) - Home-from-home luxury is at your fingertips when you are living life outdoors thanks to the latest Ergo Flexi Comfort furniture from camping brand, Outwell. The range matches top materials and features with a classic black fabric and powder coated frame to complement any motorhome.
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(March 30, 2016) - The premise is simple: take a rundown children's theme park on an 89-acre slice of Canadian Shield, install mega-tents kitted out with king-sized beds, Egyptian cotton sheets and pricey all-natural toiletries, throw in a luxury yoga studio, hire an army of personal "wilderness butlers" to fulfill every whim ... and call it glamping.
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(March 30, 2016) - Total customer satisfaction is top priority at Bailey of Bristol and this quality ethos extends to the aftercare service and comprehensive warranty cover, which comes with every new Bailey leisure vehicle, a release from the company stated.
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(March 28, 2016) - A park ranger in New Zealand who was sacked after an altercation with some rowdy freedom campers has won a major victory in the fight to get his job back.
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(March 28, 2016) - There are plans to transform agricultural land in South Connemara into a luxury camping site - that could become a major tourist facility in the area, the Connacht Tribune reported.
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(March 28, 2016) - It's a scene played out right around Australia this long weekend, and the Riverland is no exception - creating the perfect Easter camp site is a serious business, ABC News Riverland reported.
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(April 1, 2016) - Local authorities complain illegal freedom campers issued with infringement notices are skipping the country and they want more help from rental vehicle companies to recoup more than $1.5 millon in outstanding fines.
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