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Winegard introduces ladder mount for satellite TV
(May 10, 2016) - The MT-4000 extends from 19.5 to 23.5 inches in 2-inch increments for three setting options, which allows users to raise their Winegard Satellite TV antenna above ground level obstructions to gain the best line of sight to the satellite.
Mirror Bright introduces Leather Lotion
(May 10, 2016) -Leather Lotion cleans, conditions and protects leather in one simple step. Gentle cleaners help remove dirt and grime that build up over time. Cocoa butter, jojoba oil and aloe condition and nourish leather, the company explained.
Optronics offers wide-angle LED work lamps
(May 10, 2016) - Unlike conventional LED work lights, each of the new lamps features a slim profile and a noticeably convex lens that produces a 40 percent wider area of illumination.
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.



 






 
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Podcast 92: Randy Sobel with Sobel University
Sobel University logo
(May 13, 2016) - Randy Sobel, president of Sobel Associates in Tacoma, Wash, and founder of Sobel University, is a legendary sales trainer and speaker within the RV industry. He explains how a changing paradigm is already impacting RV dealers and why training is not a one-time-only event, but an ongoing process. He talks about how the Sobel University courses he developed can prepare anyone to become better at coaching customers through the buying process. Events that get sales people hyped up aren't effective in maintaining sales success. That's because they lack a solid, understandable process that works consistently.
RV Power Breakfast yields few surprises
RV Industry Power Breakfast
(May 12, 2016) - The RV industry in Elkhart gathered together with a few outsiders this morning for the annual RV Power Breakfast orchestrated by RV Business.


DISHForMYRV.com announces military discount program

Sticknbond tape now better than ever

Luxurious Rentals awarded Disney vendor contract

Spartan Motors director sold 2,000 shares

Pence said RV industry 'leading the way'

Women underrepresented on corporate ladder

RV repair business opens in Baker, Mont.

Stronger April sales points to better Q2 GDP

TV stolen from camper at S.C. Camping World

RVDA offers free webinar on safety committees

Wis. DNL Recreation stays with family

OPINION: Make employee development part of DNA

Rangeland RV earns RVDA of Canada show award

30% of workers expect to work beyond retirement


RhinoFLEX - One tough RV septic system


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DISHForMYRV.com announces military discount program
(May 13, 2016) - DISHForMyRV.com, a division of Pace International INC, announces today that they will be offering a Military Discount Program to reward military veterans and service men and women an exclusive $50 discount on the purchase of a Dish Portable Satellite TV Antenna Bundle in its online store, DISHForMyRV.com.
Sticknbond tape now better than ever
Leisure Time Marketing logo
(May 13, 2016) - "We have taken our full line of Sticknbond and made it better than ever. We have increased the thickness of the backing material (White PVC or Aluminum) by 3 mil. We have also reformulated the bonding agents to be more aggressive, for better adhesion to whatever material you are using it with," said Mike Willhoff, Leisure Time sales and marketing.
Luxurious Rentals awarded Disney vendor contract
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(May 13, 2016) - Luxurious Rentals, a RV rental company operating throughout the U.S., announced its listing as a Disney World preferred vendor.
Spartan Motors director sold 2,000 shares
Spartan Motors logo
(May 13, 2016) - Ronald Edward Harbour, director of Spartan Motors sold 2,000 shares on May 10 for a total of $11,780.60.
Pence said RV industry 'leading the way'
(May 13, 2016) - Attendees of the RV Industry Power Breakfast weren't surprised to hear about the sector's recent growth, but some eyebrows were raised when people learned that manufacturers are expanding in other states because they say they've outgrown the region's labor pool.

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.
Women underrepresented on corporate ladder
Cummins logo Nov 2014
(May 13, 2016) - It never catches Jennifer Rumsey off guard when she's asked if it's tough being a woman and chief technical officer of Cummins Inc.
RV repair business opens in Baker, Mont.
(May 13, 2016) - I've lived through a couple of these busts, laughs Bill. Today he is the owner of Roaming RV Repair with his wife Dora. "I figured it would make a pretty good career choice." And he was right.
Stronger April sales points to better Q2 GDP
RBC Bank logo
(May 13, 2016) - "The stronger than expected rise in April retail sales was consistent with our view that consumer spending growth will rebound in the second quarter of 2016 after slowing to a 1.9 percent pace in the first quarter," Janzen said.
TV stolen from camper at S.C. Camping World
Camping World logo
(May 13, 2016) - Someone stole a TV from a camper at Camping World after getting through the same place in the fence that was accessed in a previous burglary, an April 24 report said.
RVDA offers free webinar on safety committees
Mike Molino RV Learning Center logo
(May 13, 2016) - Establishing an effective safety committee is the first step toward creating a successful safety culture in the workplace. Learn how to develop a successful safety committee by attending a free webinar from the Mike Molino RV Learning Center Thursday, May 19, at noon EDT.

RV Product Products adds profit to every sale.
Wis. DNL Recreation stays with family
(May 13, 2016) - Nick Bonsack, along with his wife Beth, took over ownership of the camper dealership from his parents as of Jan. 1. While his father Dave is retired, his mother Lori is still working and helps to keep things running smoothly.
OPINION: Make employee development part of DNA
RV Executive Today logo
(May 13, 2016) - "I think we can all agree that a more experienced staff increases customer CSI, company sales and company profits. But we'll never develop that experienced staff if we don't invest in their development," said Wilkins.
Rangeland RV earns RVDA of Canada show award
RVDA Canada Booth Award 1
(May 13, 2016) - "Job well done! It's dealerships like this that are part of the reason that Alberta sells more RVs than any other province in Canada," said Merkowski.
30% of workers expect to work beyond retirement
Gallup logo
(May 13, 2013) - Seven in 10 employed adults told Gallup in April that they are worried about not having enough savings for retirement. As a result, they now need to work as long as possible to build up their retirement nest eggs.

Fusion BB100 -- Simple Minimal Powerful
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CCRV, others, donate to Canadian Red Cross
(May 13, 2016) - "On behalf of the members of the Canadian Camping & RV Council and the Parks & Campground Owners' Association of Alberta we are joining other Associations in the Canadian RV Industry in donating $5,000 to the Canadian Red Cross in support of those affected by the wildfires in Alberta."
Bears raid Appalachian campsite, force closure
(May 13, 2016) - Hungry bears have forced the closure of a shelter and campsite along the Appalachian Trail in Virginia.
Four campsites set for Sodus, Mich., property
(May 13, 2016) - Property owner Thomas Divis plans to put four campsites on his property along Sodus, Mich., Parkway later this year.
B.C. officials out to stop campsite vandalism
(May 13, 2016) - Recreation Sites and Trails British Columbia and the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has ordered the closure of the Exstew campground.
Rustic B.C. campground slated to open in 2018
(May 13, 2016) - John Harvey's voice rises in excitement as he explains his vision of a rustic, low-cost, environmentally sensitive campground slated for three-hectares of Crown land on Centennial Way along the Mamquam River.
10 Yukon campgrounds set to open this weekend
(May 13, 2016) - If Yukon's summer-like weather forecast has someone itching to get outside this weekend, they're in luck - some territorial campgrounds are opening early.
Nonprofit campground announced expansion plans
(May 13, 2016) - A local nonprofit campground is one step closer to expanding its facilities thanks to a $10,000 contribution from the Hancock County, Ind., Tourism Commission.
Flood damage delays opening of campsites
(May 13, 2016) - Flooding and root rot have set back plans to open all campsites at the Buck Creek and Sulphur Creek campgrounds up the Suiattle River Road Darrington, Wash.
Aggressive reservation system sparks calls for change
(May 13, 2016) - Some outdoor enthusiasts said that making a reservation for a B.C. Parks campsite has become so competitive that it's sparked reservation scalping, sneaky tricks and calls for change.
Explore the wild side of national parks
National Park Service
(May 13, 2016) - On May 20 and 21, the National Park Service and the National Geographic Society will team up for a nationwide National Parks BioBlitz, a fast-paced expedition to discover and document the species that thrive in national parks.


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Two arrested in San Diego County, Calif., trailer thefts
(May 13, 2016) - Authorities identified arrested two men suspected as the culprits in a rash of thefts involving travel trailers in cargo trailers parked at storage facilities in Hemet, Calif.
Man, dog displaced when motorhome burns
(May 13, 2016) - A man and his dog were displaced Wednesday night after his motorhome caught fire along West Fourth Plain Boulevard.
Three arrested for meth at campground in Ohio
(May 13, 2016) - The Portage County, Ohio, Drug Task Force said it started an investigation into methamphetamine being made at Friendship Acres Campground.
Expert makes outdoor adventures accessible
(May 13, 2016) - Gunbarrel resident and camping expert Dawn Bitz doesn't want you to worry. In fact, the whole reason she founded GH Outdoor Inc., and its lifestyle brand Grasshaven, is to make camping accessible to everyone.
Man hit with brick during campground fight
(May 13, 2016) - A New Hampshire man is facing assault charges after he allegedly hit another man in the head with a brick during a fight Thursday afternoon at a York, Maine, Beach campground.
Smokies closed after bear bites camper
(May 13, 2016) - According to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Bradley Veeder, of Las Vegas, was sleeping in a tent near the Spence Field Backcounty Shelter on Tuesday when he was bitten in the leg through his tent.
On the road again with stylish vintage campers
(May 13, 2016) - Debbie Immesoete discovered that Midcentury Modern's influence extended beyond 1950s-1970s houses and furnishings to, yes, period campers/travel-trailers.
Tricked-out trailer - Cellar 82's party space
Airstream
(May 13, 2016) - Cellar 82 owner Kasey Boudreau has turned a vintage Airstream trailer into a roving wine cellar and posh party space.
Airstream rally at Branch County Fairgrounds, Mich.
Airstream
(May 13, 2016) - Nearly 200 members of the Wally Bynum Caravan Club International in more than 80 of the silver, bullet-like Airstream campers are camped out at the Branch County Fairgrounds for six days of touring this area.

$12 million in funding for freedom camping
(May 13, 2016) - New Zealand Prime Minister John Key today announced a $12 million fund for small communities to build toilets, signs and van parks to cope with freedom campers in particular.
Joint Derry-Donegal, Ireland, camper van route plan
(May 13, 2016) - A potential new cross-border camper van route for Derry, Ireland, and Donegal, Ireland, is to be explored, as well as better parking facilities for motor home owners north of the border.


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