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2016 Brainerd International Raceway RV Show and Sale
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Introducing the NEW RV Maintenance Live Stream Course
Introducing the NEW RV Maintenance Live Stream Course
 
Winegard introduces Dish Playmaker
(May 3, 2016) - "Set-up takes less than 15 minutes. Using the simple on-screen setup wizard, users just pick the state where they are located in and they are ready to play," said Strohbehn.
Montague offers all-terrain folding bike for RVers
(May 3, 2016) - When folded, the bike compacts to just 36 inches wide, 28 inches high and 12 inches deep, ideal for tight storage spaces. It also weighs only 32 pounds, making it very light and portable, the releases noted.
Opus Camper seeks to expand dealer network
(April 29, 2016) - "Learning from a global presence, the OPUS Camper has pulled the best bits from the American, European and Australian markets to build the next generation folding camper, like no other," said Liner.
National Products offers new green step mats
(April 28, 2016) - National Products today introduced its Extreme Mosaic brand of RV step mats.
Dometic to unveil new coolers at hardware show
(April 28, 2016) - "We're looking forward to showing retailers and other attendees how the CFX's ice-free, high-performance freezing and refrigeration is changing the way Americans enjoy recreation and leisure time," said Laninga.
Easy to build RV park benches
(April 26, 2016) - ConcreteBenchMolds.com introduces a new product that allows workers with limited skills to build durable and inexpensive park benches, a release from the company stated.
Thetford Ladder Mount a tote storage solution
(April 21, 2016) - RVers who keep their vehicles hooked up in one place for a long time know that Thetford Corporation's SmartTote is an ideal way to empty their holding tanks without having to move their RV, a release from the company stated.
Evelo offers the Aurora electric bicycle
(April 13, 2016) - With full-throttle mode, the Aurora can attain top speeds of 20 mph and using the pedal assist feature, it can travel a range of up to 60 miles. The Aurora comes with an 18-month comprehensive warranty.
Thetford introduces new Wheel & Tire Cleaner
(April 13, 2016) - It's no secret that RVers take considerable pride in their vehicles. They want them to shine like the day they bought them - right down to the wheels and tires, Thetford noted.
Battery Doctor debuts automatic battery disconnect
(April 7, 2016) - Even if people forget to disconnect a battery, the Automatic Battery Disconnect will do it for them to ensure enough power is available to start the RV when needed, the press release explained.
RTC satellite advances improve mobile Internet
(April 6, 2016) - Providers such as RTC can currently deliver 1 megabyte upload and 5 megabyte download speeds. The standard data allowance is 20 gigabytes each month for $99 per month, which can be upgraded.







 
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New business RV Safe T offers courses to safely operate RVs
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(May 9, 2016) - Allen Gingrich has begun a new venture to ensure safety on the road for RVers. RV Safe T, is his new business, which offers safety courses for new RVers, RVers who may need a refresher, and anyone who wants to know how to operate their RV better, teaches RVers how to safely operate their RV.

Podcast 91: Finance and insurance expert Jan Kelly
Jan Kelly
(May 6, 2016) - Kelly talks about some trends she is seeing in the F&I segment having to do with regulations and reserve requirements. She also talks about compliance issues and why dealers need to diversify into other products. She even provides tips on how F&I managers can convert cash customers into financing their purchases. Perhaps the best part of this interview is that Kelly takes RV dealers to task over their approach in hiring people to fill F&I positions.


New business RV Safe T offers courses to safely operate RVs

Digital marketing soars with 360 degree video

SylvanSport adds two dealers to its network

Grand Design spends $11 million, creates 100 jobs

Winnebago integrates RAM Mounts into dash of RVs

Jayco recalled Octane Super Lite travel trailers

Riverside RV recalled White Water Retro trailers

Forest River recalled Shasta Airflyte dinette table

Drew Industries reported 2016 first quarter results

CareerCo hiring tool helps create job descriptions

Fifth Wheel St. partners with 247MedPlan

Small business owner optimism levels off

Wagners pass on Northern RV to next generation

Webinar explores effective safety committees

Drew reports net income up 80 percent in Q1

RV Power Breakfast to be live streamed Thursday

Hayes joins HSM Transportation Solutions team


RhinoFLEX - One tough RV septic system


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New business RV Safe T offers courses to safely operate RVs
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(May 9, 2016) - Allen Gingrich has begun a new venture to ensure safety on the road for RVers. RV Safe T, is his new business, which offers safety courses for new RVers, RVers who may need a refresher, and anyone who wants to know how to operate their RV better, teaches RVers how to safely operate their RV.
Digital marketing soars with 360 degree video
RVT 360 video
SUMAS, Wash. - If a picture is worth a thousand words, what is a fully immersive 360-degree 4K video worth?  Recent research says more than you might think, RVT explained. Consider these findings about video alone from  Animoto 2014: 73 percent of consumers say they are more likely to purchase a product if they watch ...
SylvanSport adds two dealers to its network
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(May 9, 2016) - SylvanSport is making the most out of the season by expanding its dealership network with Webb's RV Center in Maine and Canfield's Sporting Goods in Nebraska.
Grand Design spends $11 million, created 100 jobs
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(May 9, 2016) - Grand Design Recreational Vehicles, which broke ground last month on an $11 million expansion project, has rapidly emerged as a poster child of the area's booming industry.
Winnebago integrates RAM Mounts into RV dash
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(May 9, 2016) - Winnebago Industries Commercial Vehicles will be immediately integrating RAM Mounts' rugged and versatile mounting system into all of its Class A commercial RV products.

Dealers Using Menu Selling Get More From Each Customer - Placing a unit side by side with another can be a powerful comparison and selling tool. The menu selling technique allows dealers to get the most out of every customer that comes through the door. Learn how to maximize your sales with this easy-to-use tool and technique.
Jayco recalled Octane Super Lite travel trailers
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(May 9, 2016) - Jayco is recalling certain model year 2016 Octane Super Lite travel trailers manufactured Nov. 2, 2015, to April 4. These trailers may have been built without a 30amp circuit breaker which, in the event of an electrical short, may result in a fire.
Riverside RV recalled White Water Retro trailers
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(May 9, 2016) - Riverside RV is recalling certain model year 2015 White Water Retro travel trailers, model 176S, manufactured Sept. 1, 2015, to Feb. 1.
Forest River recalled Shasta Airflyte dinette table
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(May 9, 2016) - Forest River is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 foot and 19 foot recreational vehicles manufactured from April 28, 2015, through May 14, 2015. The dinette table on the affected vehicles may not have adequate support when lowered on its supporting leg.
Drew Industries reported 2016 first quarter results
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(May 9, 2016) - Drew Industries Incorporated, a leading supplier of components for RVs and manufactured homes, today reported net income of $36.0 million, or $1.45 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016 compared to net income of $20.1 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015.
CareerCo hiring tool helps dealers with job descriptions
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(May 9, 2016) - Finding and hiring employees with the right skill set for many dealership positions is getting easier for dealers using Careerco's interactive website, a press release from RVDA stated. New position descriptions have just been developed for those seeking RV rental and service management personnel.
Fifth Wheel St. partners with 247MedPlan
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(May 9, 2016) - Dave Gray, founder of Fifth Wheel St., has reached a partnership agreement with Michael P. McIntyre, the CEO of 247MedPlan. 247MedPlan is a service that provides 24 hour, 7 day a week telephonic medical care for non-emergency medical conditions to anyone, anywhere in the United Sates.

RV Product Products adds profit to every sale.
Small business owner optimism levels off
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(May 9, 2016) - Small-business owners' optimism has leveled off over the last year and a half. The current index reading is more than 90 points higher than at points in 2010, but still well below readings for the years prior to 2008, Gallup explained.
Wagners pass on Northern RV to next generation
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(May 9, 2016) - Dave and Elaine Wagner have retired and now their two daughters and sons-in-law have taken over the business. Northern RV Center is now in the hands of Niki and Eli Ward and Amy and Jeremy Rodriguez.
Webinar explores effective safety committees
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(May 9, 2016) - Putting together a safety committee is one of the first steps in implementing an effective safety program for any RV dealership, the RV Dealers Association noted today.
Drew reports net income up 80 percent in Q1
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(May 9, 2016) - "We have completed 10 acquisitions since the beginning of 2014 and a significant amount of structural work inside our business to be in a position to deliver these results," said Lippert.
RV Power Breakfast to be live streamed Thursday
RV Industry Power Breakfast
(May 9, 2016) - The sold-out event is slated for 7 a.m. May 12 at the Northern Indiana Event Center and RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart. Live streaming of the event will be available on RVBusiness.com
Hayes joins HSM Transportation Solutions team
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(May 9, 2016) - As RV market Manager, John's Hayes will support the Hickory RV Step direct selling campaign and new product launches

Fusion BB100 -- Simple Minimal Powerful
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Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge KOA celebrates 50 years
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(May 9, 2016) - LaVerne and Gladys Kelch opened the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, Tenn., KOA 50 years ago, and generations will celebrate this month with special happenings at the KOA.
Umatilla, Ore., RV park wants to join new trend
(May 9, 2016) - More and more people are looking at recreational vehicle parks as an alternative lifestyle to a brick-and-mortar home, and the Olde Mill Stream RV Resort wants to take advantage of this trend.
Michigan glampground planning July soft opening
(May 9, 2016) - Michigan's first "Glampground," Bella Solviva, located 45 miles northeast of Traverse City, is planning a soft opening this July, featuring the ultimate camping experience.
Loyd Park lodge/house rentals still available
(May 9, 2016) - There's still plenty of time to book your event at Loyd Park's new lodge and vacation house, even over Fourth of July weekend, a release from Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department stated.
Renovation work going on at Iowa's Lake Icaria
(May 9, 2016) - Ongoing campground renovations mean restroom renovations have been accomplished on 5 of the 14 cabins at the Lakeview Campground, now giving campers 6 finished full-service cabins with restroom, shower and kitchen amenities along with the standard bunk and living areas within the clean, well-kept rustic structures.
Wiltzius family takes charge of Wis. campground
(May 9, 2016) - In 2014, former Fond du Lac, Wis., High School Principal Jon Wiltzius and his family took over a campground south of Fond du Lac off Fond du Lac County B.
Caroga Lake Campground gets wastewater system
(May 9, 2016) - Almost a third of the campsites at the state-run Caroga Lake Campground in Gloversville, N.Y., will be off-limits when the facility opens for the season later this month.
Idaho campground closed to search for toddler
(May 9, 2016) - The Lemhi County, Idaho, sheriff has closed part of the Timber Creek Campground to search for a toddler missing since last summer. His parents said he disappeared while they were camping.
P.E.I. campground joins Jellystone Park franchise
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(May 9, 2016) - Sun-N-Shade Campground in Borden-Carleton is becoming the first Jellystone Park on Prince Edward Island.
Forest officials close S.D. Roubaix Campground
(May 9, 2016) - Black Hills National Forest officials said Roubaix Campground in Deadwood, S.D., will be closed to the public on Tuesday and Wednesday to remove trees invested by mountain pine beetles.
Campgrounds open amidst fire advisory in effect
(May 9, 2016) - Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, campgrounds are open for the season and many eager campers, like Brandon Holt, are getting their campers ready for the first weekend.
Georgia State Parks host Kids to Park Day Events
Georgia State Parks
(May 9, 2016) - In Georgia, the parks are offering paddle trips, archery classes, field day games, colonial toys and more. Many events are free and parking is $5.


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iRV2.com Rally vendor space available
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(May 9, 2016) - iRV2.com announced that the 2016 iRV2.com International Rally will be held in Elkhart, Ind., the "Heart of the RV Industry," Sept. 11- 17. Using the Vendor Registration OnLine link, participants will be able to complete their registration and pay for selected features.
Two arrested in Calif., for thefts of RV batteries 
(May 9, 2016) - Two men were behind bars Friday on suspicion of stealing batteries from multiple recreational vehicles since March in Garden Grove and several other Orange County, Calif., and Inland Empire cities.
Clarks embrace new second lives as ambassadors
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(May 9, 2016) - Silvana Clark and her husband, Allan, who used to live in Bellingham, Wash., have found not just new lives, but new purpose. They are "brand ambassadors," Boomer Cafe reported.
Boulder, Colo., Ranger District seeks volunteers
(May 9, 2016) - The U.S. Forest Service's Boulder, Colo., Ranger District will host a West Magnolia Stewardship Volunteer Day on May 14.
Dog friendly camping near San Diego, Calif.
(May 9, 2016) - For those outdoor enthusiasts with active dogs, camping should definitely be on the list of planned trips to take with your dog. Many campgrounds within a short road trip of San Diego, Calif., are dog friendly whether it be in an RV, cabin or the old fashioned way- in a tent outside.
Body of missing Ariz. professor found near campsite
(May 9, 2016) - The body of a missing Arizona State University English professor was found a half-mile from her camp site at Oak Creek Canyon in Arizona.
S.D. contractor builds teardrop camper for family
(May 9, 2016) - "My wife and I enjoy camping, but she doesn't like sleeping on the ground," he said. "We had done a lot of day trips so wanted to get a camper for longer trips. She said 'Why don't you make one?'"
Road trip this summer to a Minnesota State Park
(May 9, 2016) - Triple-A estimates that with lowest gas prices in 12 years, 35-percent of all American will take at least one road trip this year, maybe more.
Search for missing camper in Oak Creek Canyon
(May 9, 2016) - On May 9, the campground host for the Pine Flat Campground located in Oak Creek Canyon, Ariz., called 911 for a missing camper who failed to check out from her camping space.
Two campers rescued at Smith Rock in Oregon
(May 9, 2016) - Emergency responders received a call at 11:05 p.m. about an injured camper at the Oregon state park near the Bivouac camping area. It was reported the camper had fallen 15-20 feet.
Sebastopol, Calif., brothers popularize tiny travel trailers
(May 9, 2016) - An endearing variety of trailers will be shined up and on display this weekend at a rally of collectors in Bodega Bay, Calif. Among the 85 old-fashioned, lovingly kept-up trailers are likely to be a few built in Sebastopol by a band of brothers and called Little Caesars.
Clean up begins following Colorado storms
(May 9, 2016) - Less than 12 hours after a spring storm hit the area of Empire Reservoir, Colo., campers are collecting debris and assessing damage done to their weekend vacation site.
Camper's death highlights carbon monoxide risks
(May 9, 2016) - Camping season is upon us and one Oregon woman is helping raise awareness about a silent killer that left her partner dead in his RV.

10 of the best luxury coastal campsites in Britain
(May 9, 2016) - Take advantage of the warm weather by booking into one of these stylish seaside campsites, selected from Coolcamping.co.uk's new book Glamping Getaways.
Campground to double in size for freedom campers
(May 9, 2016) - An accommodation provider wants to double in size to take advantage of the growing number of freedom campers and wine industry workers in Marlborough, New Zealand.
Couple launch appeal to recover stolen camper van
(May 9, 2016) - A north London, England, couple have told of their shock after they returned home from holiday to find their cherished camper van was stolen.


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