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CampgroundViews: Glacier View Campground in Big Pine, Calif.
CampgroundViews: Glacier View Campground in Big Pine, Calif.
RV Education 101: How To Protect your RV Water System
RV Education 101: How To Protect your RV Water System
Guaranty RV: RV Battery Maintenance & The NEW 2016 Newmar Dutch Star
Guaranty RV: RV Battery Maintenance & The NEW 2016 Newmar Dutch Star
Nobody seem To Know What They Were Doing - RV Refrigerator Repair
Nobody seem To Know What They Were Doing - RV Refrigerator Repair
Fulltime Families: Dealer Detour on the #thisisRVing Tour; Horizon RV Center Lake Park Georgia
Fulltime Families: Dealer Detour on the #thisisRVing Tour; Horizon RV Center Lake Park Georgia
Maradyne offers Fast & Cool Air Blower
(June 3, 2016) - Anyone in automotive performance tuning, repair or restoration knows the benefits of quickly cooling down a vehicle so work can continue and the job be completed, a press release from Maradyne reported.
SmartPlug: Upgraded 30A connector increases safety
(May 31, 2016) - As part of its ongoing product evolution, SmartPlug Systems has incorporated several upgrades into its 30A connector.
Aqua-Hot introduces annual service kits
(May 27, 2016) - RVers who enjoy the moist, even heat that their Aqua-Hot hydronic heating units provide can now travel with everything needed for routine maintenance, a release from the company stated.
Let's RV review: Master waste disposal with Waste Master
(May 26, 2016) - The Waste Master is a night-and-day difference compared to the traditional way of dumping holding tanks. I don't ever need to touch a hose, twist off a leaky cap or worry about dumping junk all over a campsite. Dumping waste tanks could not be easier.
Glass cleaner added to specialty cleaning products
(May 24, 2016) - Bio-Kleen has made a part number and label change to include Bio-Kleen Glass Kleen, a glass and all surface cleaner, to their Marine/RV/Auto line of cleaning products.
Transfer Flow debuts toolbox and fuel tank combo
(May 19, 2016) - Transfer Flow has introduced a 70-gallon toolbox and fuel tank combo for 1999 - 2016 Ford, Ram and GM full-size diesel trucks.
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.
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.


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Carolina Coach seeks RV tech, parts specialist

(May 23, 2016) -- Carolina Coach and Marine, a full service RV & Marine dealership in Claremont, N.C., has positions open for a parts specialist and RV service technician.


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.


America's largest RV show returns to Hershey, Pa., this September

Florida ABC station investigates Camping World

SmartPlug: Upgraded 30A connector increases safety

Indy 500 driver picks Keystone RV

Parliament Motor Coach resumes production

National RV Supply reaches 500 dealer accounts

Campers Inn, Camping Connection open new store

Why your customers are going elsewhere

Ford to oversee Camco's international sales

Thor Industries aims to cash in on RV demand

CTV interviews Hymer Group about Roadtrek

Beige Book provides unflattering economic news

RV market to surge from 16 billion to 20.24 billion

TechnoRV switches to Surge Guard products

Obama brags about economy in Elkhart speech

Newmar Corporation recalled Ventana RVs

Thor Motor Coach recalled Road Bear Rental RVs

RV industry leaders give Obama partial credit

Guaranty RV interviews Gerber for consumer site

Winnebago recalls front sway bar  

Woman killed in trike accident at Md. KOA

Travel trailer values hit all-time high at auctions

Shilling joins Blue Ox as outside sales rep

KOA's Jim Rogers receives BSA top award

Serial plantiff targets Colorado ADA violators

The RV industry has rebounded

Florida ABC station investigates Camping World
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(June 3, 2016) - WPLG-TV, an ABC affiliate in the Miami area, will air an investigative report tonight at 11 a.m. regarding the ongoing legal dispute between Camping World, its CEO Marcus Lemonis, and Florida RV dealer Gigi Stetler, RV Daily Report has learned.

Podcast 95: Yellowstone Superintendent Dan Wenk
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(June 2, 2016) - Recognizing June as Great Outdoors Month, this week's podcast begins with a description of the size and scope of the outdoor industry. This week's guest is Dan Wenk, the superintendent of Yellowstone National Park. Wenk describes his history with the park service and why he settled on the outdoor industry as a career. He also talks about Yellowstone in particular and what the National Park Service is doing to improve services for RV users. He even offers some advice for people who chose to visit national parks, especially Yellowstone.


RV appliances now available from Meyer Distributing


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Florida ABC station investigates Camping World
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(June 3, 2016) - WPLG-TV, an ABC affiliate in the Miami area, will air an investigative report tonight at 11 p.m. regarding the ongoing legal dispute between Camping World, its CEO Marcus Lemonis, and Florida RV dealer Gigi Stetler, RV Daily Report has learned.
SmartPlug: Upgraded 30A connector increases safety
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(May 31, 2016) - As part of its ongoing product evolution, SmartPlug Systems has incorporated several upgrades into its 30A connector.
Indy 500 driver picks Keystone RV
Keystone Raptor on row-2-small
(May 30, 2016) - "Buses are extremely expensive to operate and maintain and are not well laid out for a family with children," said Kanaan. "The Raptor offers us privacy, space for the children, and all the benefits of the garage in the rear."
Parliament Motor Coach resumes production
(June 3, 2016) - Parliament Motor Coach announced it is resuming production of Prevost Luxury Coach conversions at its Clearwater, Fla., manufacturing facility.
National RV Supply reaches 500 dealer accounts
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(June 1, 2016) - "I'm honored that dealers are giving my team the opportunity to serve them, but more importantly, they are gaining profitability by buying at dramatically reduced pricing," said Sirpilla.
Campers Inn, Camping Connection open new store
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(May 31, 2016) - Campers Inn RV and Camping Connection, an RV parts and service center, will celebrate the grand opening of their newest stores in Myrtle Beach, S.C. from June 1 - 5.
Why your customers are going elsewhere
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(June 1, 2016) - "What I can tell you is one reason I have found to be true in our family business that may also be true for yours. This is the critical truth: Good is not good enough," Georgia automobile dealer Chris Patton noted.

 
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Ford to oversee Camco's international sales
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(June 2, 2016) - Dwight Ford, a long-time industry veteran, will be heading up Camco's international sales efforts as well as calling on key accounts in the United States.
Thor Industries aims to cash in on RV demand
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(June 1, 2016) - Cheap gasoline and a rising herd of retiring baby boomers has brought prosperity to the recreational vehicle industry, and Thor Industries is looking to capitalize on the recent surge in demand.
CTV interviews Hymer Group about Roadtrek
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(May 31, 2016) - CTV News interviewed Howard Stratton, chief operating officer of Hymer Group, for a segment of its Made Right Here series. He describes the company's plans for recently-acquired Roadtrek.
Beige Book provides unflattering economic news
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(June 1, 2016) - "The Fed has shifted its tone in recent weeks, leaving the door open to a rate hike as early as June if there is sufficient evidence of a second-quarter rebound and further progress toward the committee's dual objectives," said Nye.
RV market to surge from 16 billion to 20.24 billion
(May 31, 2016) - According to the report, North America's demand for recreational vehicles industry was valued at USD 16 billion in 2014 and is expected to reach USD 20.24 billion in 2020, growing at a CAGR of 4.1% between 2015 and 2020.
TechnoRV switches to Surge Guard products
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(June 2, 2016) - "This does not mean there are not other good products. It just means that after a lot of research, I am confident that Surge Guard is the best electrical management system on the market," said Johnson.


The best stops are off the grid -- Norcold Refrigerators
Newmar Corporation recalled Ventana RVs
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(May 30, 2016) - Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ventana, and Ventana LE vehicles manufactured March 27, 2015, to Feb. 8, 2016, built on a Freightliner chassis. The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
Obama brags about economy in Elkhart speech
(June 2, 2016) - Obama focused much of his 58-minute speech speech about choices in the future that he says will keep the economy moving in the right direction, the Elkhart Truth reported.
Thor Motor Coach recalled Road Bear Rental RVs
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(May 30, 2016) - The seat belt anchorages located in the slide out section may not meet the specified strength requirements, allowing them to pull loose during a crash.
RV industry leaders give Obama partial credit
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(June 2, 2016) - Do leaders of RV companies believe Obama deserves any of the credit for the industry's turnaround?, the South Bend Tribune asked.
Guaranty RV interviews Gerber for consumer site
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(June 3, 2016) - Greg Gerber, editor of Let's RV, a website catered to all things related to the RV lifestyle, and publisher for RV Daily Report, sat down with Marshall White to discuss the industry of RV blogging.
Winnebago recalled front sway bar brackets
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(May 30, 2016) - Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2016 Winnebago Journey and Forza, and 2016 Itasca Solei and Meridian motor homes manufactured May 7, 2015, to March 25, 2016.
Travel trailer values hit all-time high at auctions
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(June 1, 2016) - "The values of travel trailers hit their all-time high, closing above $12,000 for the first time," said Lawrence. "Motorized units surged 15 percent to break the $40,000 barrier, something they have not done since May 2013."


83 acre campground goes up for auction
 
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Woman killed in trike accident at Md. KOA
(May 30, 2016) - A Delaware woman died when she was thrown from a three-wheel motorcycle inside a KOA campground Friday night, the Odenton-Severn Patch reported.
Customers pay hundreds with nothing to show
(June 3, 2016) - Some very unhappy campers in Kalamazoo, Mich., said they paid more than $1,000 to the former owner of a local campground, Adventure Resorts, and were left with nothing to show for it.
Staffer killed in Indiana campground accident
(May 30, 2016) - Greendale police told Fox 19 that officers found the the adult male pinned under the tractor in a lake around 10 p.m. Friday night at the Horseshoe Campground on Action Lane.
RVers knock out power grid at Ohio state park
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(May 30, 2016) - Campers at Maumee Bay State Park, east of Toledo, planned to hook up to the electrical grid over the weekend, but the grid could not handle all of the electronic devices, ABC13 reported.
4 Wisconsin campgrounds for glamping
(June 2, 2016) - If the words "roughing it" conjure up enough unpleasant camping memories of sleeping on the ground, try these Wisconsin campgrounds with modern-day conveniences and plenty of luxuries.
Trashed campsites are growing problem in Colo.
(June 2, 2016) - The Forest Service said some of the most impacted campsites are West Magnolia and Gordon Gulch in Western Boulder County, Colo.
Ariz. golf course will add RV park, pickleball courts
(June 2, 2016) - Arizona City Golf Club owner Robert "Scott" Waddle said he's game. His reasons are simple - pickleball is booming and his game is on the decline.
B.C. campers roast new reservation system
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(May 30, 2016) - Instead of the flickering flames of crackling campfires, they stare into the dull glow of computer screens showing every campsite at their favorite provincial park already booked and unavailable, the Province explained.
Tucson renters frustrated over promised payment
(May 31, 2016) - Tonight renters forced to move out of a mobile home park in Tucson, Ariz., because of utility issues, said they have not received the reimbursement money the park owners promised.
Mass. campground rebuilds after tornado
(June 2, 2016) - For one campground in Brimfield, Mass., they're still working to clean up the damage with years of work and rebuilding ahead of them.

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June RV Consumer magazine released
June RV Consumer
(June 1, 2016) - This issue offers tips on how to prepare an RV for hot weather camping and discovering what to do to maximize an RV refrigerator's efficiency.
Let's RV conducts two contests in June
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(June 1, 2016) - The first prize is a $100 gift certificate to be used at any KOA campground. That contest is open to anyone. The second prize is a Stromberg Carlson Stake N Grill with carry bag, but only Let's RV's Facebook fans can enter that drawing.
Canadian couple creates unique paint job for RV
(May 30, 2016) - The eye-catching, one-of-a-kind camper created by the Toronto couple features airbrushed images of each teams gas can. Portraits are scattered among the art, Fox 46 reported.
Man flown to hospital after camper falls on him
(June 2, 2016) - A man in his sixties was flown to a Boston, Mass., hospital Tuesday after a large camper fell on top of him.
Blown RV tire kills one man in Pennsylvania
(May 31, 2016) - A blown tire may be to blame for a fatal accident involving a RV along Interstate 79 in the McKean Township area, Erie News Now reported.
Tree kills camper on hammock in Arkansas
(June 1, 2016) - A Marion woman was killed in an accident at Village Creek State Park near Wynne, Ark., on Thursday, Cross County authorities said.
AmericanRVer: Should you buy an RV dash cover?
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(June 3, 2016) - Host of American RVer, Peggy Grich takes a look at the benefits of and gives her thoughts about RV dash covers. Reducing heat and glare, as well as protecting the dash from pets are just a couple of reasons to consider a dash cover, a press release from American RVer stated.
Severed fingers found in Minn. campground
(June 1, 2016) - A child found a middle and ring finger on a picnic table Thursday night at the East Grand Fork Campground in the Red River State Recreation Area. The medical examiner determined they were human fingers.
Helena, Mont., man accused of rape at campsite
(June 2, 2016) - Kelly Clayton Eller is accused of having sexual intercourse with an acquaintance after she told him to stop Saturday at a Helena, Mont., campsite, according to documents filed in Lewis and Clark County Justice Court.
Habitat welcomes help from RV travelers
(June 2, 2016) - "We are here to lend a hand," said Mem Halstead, who is in Adrian, Mich., along with five other Care-A-Vanner volunteers, including her husband, Larry.

A few ruin freedom camping at Kennedy Park
(June 1, 2016) - Human feces on the grass and used toilet paper strewn on the river bank has forced the closure of Geraldine's freedom camping area in Kennedy Park, New Zealand.
The 10 best pet-friendly campsites
(June 3, 2016) - The Spina Camping Village of Lido di Spina, in Comacchio - Emilia Romagna, is the winner of the prize reserved to the best Pet-Friendly campsites for the year 2016.
Glamping site in Angus goes before councilors
(May 31, 2016) - Plans to build a 150-person capacity "glamping" site at Kirkbuddo are due to be conditionally approved at a council meeting in Forfar.
Hymer reps participate in British dealer's opening
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(May 31, 2016) - During the ceremony, Andrea Kibler, Hymer export manager, and Neil Dries, Carado export manager cut the ribbon to the entrance of the new showroom.
New café opens near Nympsfield for campers
(May 31, 2016) - A café complete with a clay oven and plenty of outdoor space for families will complement an existing farm and campsite in Nympsfield, England.


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