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America's Largest RV show returns to Hershey, Pa.
 

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Vehicle service agreements you can depend on
Gear Up For Success at the 2016 RVDA convention

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Shop South Mississippi: The Slip Protector

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RV Education 101: How To Protect your RV Electrical System
RV Education 101: How To Protect your RV Electrical System
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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.
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.

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Traveland RV seeks to hire for new Airdrie location

(May 6, 2016) -- Traveland RV announced today that the dealership recently took over the property of the former Sunridge RV in Airdrie, Alberta and is seeking to fill multiple positions.


Little Dealer, Little Prices is hiring

(May 5, 2016) -- Little Dealer Little Prices Family has openings for unique people who have a positive attitude about life and a smile no one can take away. If you posses our most desired traits, we invite you to apply for one of these positions.


Camper Clinic seeks service staff in Texas

(April 22, 2016) -- Due to service expansion Camper Clinic RV Superstore in Rockport, Texas, has positions open for RV technicians, RV painters, a warranty manager and service manager. Top pay and relocation assistance available.


F&I manager needed in Washington

(April 11, 2016) -- Established family-owned RV and marine dealership located in Kennewick, Wash., is seeking a finance and insurance manager. Experienced with F&I -- great! No experience with F&I -- No problem, we will train.

 
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Podcast 92: Randy Sobel with Sobel University
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(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.


Tragedy at Cummins weighs heavily on CEO

Oh, bandwidth, where art thou?

What millennials want from work and life

See how Ford tests trucks for slide-in campers

RV Power Breakfast yields few surprises

Winnebago integrates RAM Mounts into dash of RVs

RV manufacturers pull out of tech training initiative

RV manufacturers pulled plug on Ivy Tech training

Winegard introduces ladder mount for satellite TV

New business RV Safe T offers courses to safely operate RVs

Riverside RV recalled White Water Retro trailers

Jayco recalled Octane Super Lite travel trailers

TV stolen from camper at S.C. Camping World

Camco expands OEM injection molding capabilities

Liegl, Orthwein chat during power breakfast

Grand Design spends $11 million, creates 100 jobs

Eppert joins Starcraft as vice president of sales

RV Power Breakfast to be live streamed Thursday

Todd Henson to head marketing for RVIC

Luxurious Rentals awarded Disney vendor contract

Five KOAs receive perfect marks in annual review

Sticknbond tape now better than ever

Blue Dog RV opens location in Pasco, Wash.

Digital marketing soars with 360 degree video

Western RV Company donates $25,890 to fire victims

RhinoFLEX - One tough RV septic system


RV Industry News
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Tragedy at Cummins weighs heavily on CEO
(May 10, 2016) - Cummins Inc.'s annual shareholders meeting acknowledged the painful impact of the fatal shooting at its Seymour Technical Center.
What millennials want from work and life
Gallup logo
(May 11, 2016) - Yes, millennials want to be healthy, but they also want a purposeful life, active community and social ties, and financial stability.
See how Ford tests trucks for slide-in campers
Ford Super Duty test truck
(May 10, 2016) - Testing uses a custom-built slide-in camper simulator to evaluate the truck's roll stability. It simulates a camper weighing more than 7,500 pounds, loaded with fresh water, cooking gear, fuel and batteries.
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.
Winnebago integrates RAM Mounts into dash of RVs
Winnebago logo
(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.
RV manufacturers pull out of tech training initiative
Ivy Tech Community College logo
(May 12, 2016) - Only 158 students enrolled in the program, Foster said, and 105 completed it. She said only about half of those graduates were hired by the manufacturers, a number much lower than anticipated.

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.
RV manufacturers pulled plug on Ivy Tech training
(May 12, 2016) - In the case of a training program for entry-level RV workers launched last year at Ivy Tech Community College, manufacturers scrapped the effort because it didn't yield enough students to justify the cost.
Winegard introduces ladder mount for satellite TV
Winegard-MT-4000
(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.
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.
Riverside RV recalled White Water Retro trailers
Riverside Travel Trailer logo
(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.
Jayco recalled Octane Super Lite travel trailers
Jayco USA logo
(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.
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.

RV Product Products adds profit to every sale.
Camco expands OEM injection molding capabilities
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(May 11, 2016) - Camco Manufacturing, Inc. is proud to announce the recent addition of six injection molding presses in support of its growing OEM business. The Greensboro, N.C.-based manufacturer of both aftermarket and OEM parts and accessories took delivery of the state-of-the-art presses in late 2015 and early 2016.
Grand Design spends $11 million, creates 100 jobs
Grand Design RV logo
(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.
Liegl, Orthwein chat during power breakfast
RV Industry Power Breakfast
(May 12,2 016) - Peter Orthwein, chairman of Thor Industries, and Pete Liegl, CEO of Forest River, sat down for a unique fireside chat to close out today's RV Industry Power Breakfast, RV Business reported.
Eppert joins Starcraft as vice president of sales
Nick Eppert
(May 11, 2016) - Starcraft announced today that Nick Eppert has joined the company as vice president of sales. In making the announcement, Akos Sefcsik, president of Starcraft, said, "We are excited to have Nick join our team. He brings the drive and leadership skills that will help take Starcraft to the next level."
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
Todd Henson to head marketing for RVIC
RV Inspection Connection logo
(May 10, 2016) - In this new position, Henson will have responsibility for developing the RV Inspection Connection's strategy to increase market presence for both RV consumers and RV dealerships in the United States and Canadian markets.
Luxurious Rentals awarded Disney vendor contract
Fort Wilderness (PRNewsFoto/Luxurious Rentals LLC)
(May 13, 2016) - Luxurious Rentals, a RV rental company operating throughout the U.S., announced its listing as a Disney World preferred vendor.
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.

Fusion BB100 -- Simple Minimal Powerful
Campground News
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Oh, bandwidth, where art thou?
Wi-Fi logo
(May 11, 2016) - Creativity is often needed to overcome the bandwidth crunch, and luckily there are companies willing and able to take up the creative challenge inherent in providing outdoor Wi-Fi.
Five KOAs receive perfect marks in annual review
KOA perfect score award
(May 10, 2016) - Kampgrounds of America's traveling quality assurance teams pull into KOA campgrounds each year and undertake a rigorous 600-point quality review process. For six campgrounds, the score was perfect.
Pismo Coast Village RV Resort to host vintage trailer rally
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(May 12, 2016) - The largest vintage trailer rally in the country is set to take place from May 20 - 22, at Pismo Coast Village RV Resort. The highlight of the weekend is the open house and swap meet, which takes place from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., May 21.
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.
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.
Alisha Marie goes glamping
at Glacier National Park
(May 12, 2016) - "GMA" is visiting national parks all week to mark the centennial of the National Park System, and YouTube sensation Alisha Marie got on board for all the fun.
Rolling into Mo. Pin Oak Creek RV Park
(May 11, 2016) - "I call it the best kept secret in St. Louis. There's not a lot of people that know about us," said Chris Paxton, manager of Pin Oak Creek RV Park.
Canadian campgrounds punished
for being too small
(May 12, 2016) - Hundreds of Canadian self-storage facilities and campgrounds are receiving massive bills from the Canada Revenue Agency, because they don't have the required number of employees to qualify for the small business tax rate. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business wrote a letter to CRA and the Department of Finance, this week to call for action to address the tax confusion.
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.
Camping at New Mexico State Parks
(May 10, 2016) - Of the 35 New Mexico State Parks scattered throughout the state, many have lakes that allow swimming and a variety of other water activities like boating and fishing. All of the state parks have camping facilities; some even have wi-fi access available.


RV Owner News
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Clarks embrace new second lives as ambassadors
Clark Branded RV
(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.
Mini Airstream makes road trip dreams come true
Airstream
(May 12, 2016) - An extended road trip tends to involve a slew of camping gear or a heavy trailer hitched to a massive vehicle. Not anymore. The execs over at Airstream have revealed their plans for a mini, lightweight trailer with all the features and luxury of a larger model.
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.
Austin, Tex., startup looks to rev up RV cruising
(May 11, 2016) - On the burner since 2014, his idea was to create the first centralized reservation engine for private RV parks across the United States. Now the University of Texas at Austin, Tex., alum serves as the CEO and co-founder of Austin-based RoverPass.
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?'"
Ford unveils camper testing rig for truck
(May 10, 2016) - The Blue Oval's engineers are aware that many customers convert their F-Series Super Duty models to campers, so they showcased a testing rig that simulates the addition of this structure. The idea behind the improvised testing bench is to allow engineers to experience the vehicle in demanding driving conditions with the center of gravity raised by a structure similar to a camper.
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.
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.
iRV2.com International Rally
vendor space available
iRV2 logo
(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.

Dying man talks of living life to the full from RV
(May 12, 2016) - Peter Breslin, a 74-year-old, is enjoying what life he has left by travelling around the UK in his motorhome after being diagnosed with locally advanced prostate cancer.
Ten hipster VW campervans available to buy
VW
(May 11, 2016) - The iconic camper van is often difficult to find and expensive to buy. Here are some of the best bargains from Chronicle Live.
Tourist gets rented motorhome stuck in scaffolding
(May 11, 2016) - The size of the motor home - coupled with the fact that they didn't have enough time to get acquainted - led them into a very embarrassing situation where a whole street was blocked because his vehicle got stuck in a scaffolding.
Iceland camper rental stumbles into controversy
(May 11, 2016) - The camper rental K�K� Campers has found itself at the center of a controversy over some of the "advice" they have been offering to their customers. Some local guides argue the company encourages illegal or immoral activity, for example suggesting to visitors they can fish for free in any river or lake.
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.
Camper van adventure results in published book
(May 12, 2016) - A grieving widow who embarked on a UK adventure in her trusty camper van cried tears of joy after a book on her emotional journey was finally published.
'Small fee' for New Zealand freedom campers
(May 12, 2016) - The Dunedin, New Zealand, City Council is investigating charging freedom campers for using council-owned facilities.
Couple launch appeal to recover stolen RV
(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.
$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.


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