May 2012
Volume 38 - Number 10


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May 2012                                                             The Voice of the RV Industry Since 1975                                                  Volume 38 - Number 10

RVC Outdoor Destinations™ Launches Wounded Warrior Fishing Partnership
In the Industry News Section [ Read Article ]

Latest Headline in RV News Digest Posted on May 17, 2012 [ More Articles ]
Travel Channel to feature 7-hour block of RV programming on May 20
Source: Examiner.com [ Read Article ]
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Industry News
New Products
New RVs Report
Campgrounds
Lifestyle

    PhotoWeekend getaways and barbecue are practically synonymous with summer, so why not combine the two? Here are some of the best areas around the country to discover whether you like your barbecue pulled, sliced, shredded, wet or dry. [ more ]
Travel

    PhotoFortunately, camping, visiting national parks, and other outdoor vacations can offer a cost-effective alternative to popular summer trips such as a famous theme park or a week at a beach resort. If you're interested in the possibility of an outdoor vacation, consider these perks: [ more ]
RV Rentals
People
Feature

    PhotoSearer: "Don Wallace was kind enough to call me late Friday afternoon and he wanted to tell me that he saw Marcus Lemonis' $25,000 and it reminded him that it was time that he stepped up to the plate and matched his $25,000." [ more ]
Financials
Washington Report
RV Industry Trade
Club News
Latest News
RVC Outdoor Destinations™ Launches Wounded Warrior Fishing Partnership
Posted in Industry News Articles on May 18, 2012
The Coast Distribution Reports First Quarter 2012 Results
Posted in Financials Articles on May 17, 2012
Pacific Coachworks to Release the all New Line of Light Weight Econ Trailers
Posted in New RVs Report Articles on May 17, 2012
Unique Handheld Remote Makes Controlling Fans Simple
Posted in New Products Articles on May 17, 2012
Sky River RV’s Introduction of “Ervin” is a Big Hit at Bay Area RV Expo
Posted in Industry News Articles on May 17, 2012
Financial Guru Peter Ricchiuti to Keynote 2012 RV Dealers Convention/Expo
Posted in Shows & Events Articles on May 17, 2012
America's Largest RV Show Prepares for Another Record Breaking Year
Posted in Shows & Events Articles on May 17, 2012
Winnebago Honors Dealers with the Prestigious Circle of Excellence Award
Posted in Industry News Articles on May 17, 2012
RV News Digest
Travel Channel to feature 7-hour block of RV programming on May 20
--This mammoth block of programming will showcase a variety of RV's from kickass custom built overland expedition vehicles and gargantuan celebrity honeywagons to outlandish RV conversions and vintage travel trailers. 9:00 am “Radical Rides” - The ...--Source: Examiner.com -- Posted May 17, 2012


Forging family memories: Campgrounds have everything you want for a great experience
Idaho --Those are the attributes of the ultimate campground and Idaho has plenty of them. Let's say there are hundreds of ultimate campgrounds in Idaho that are ideal for family camping. Picking out a half-dozen is pretty easy. We've whittled down the list to ...--Source: The Idaho Statesman -- Posted May 17, 2012


Municipal attorney: Banning RVs in city would be mistake
Ohio --North Main Street resident Nora Salmen submitted a letter to council earlier this month wishing to have RVs banned because she believes they are "devaluing property and the atmosphere of the whole town." Planning Commission Chairman Richard McBane said ...--Source: SalemNews.net -- Posted May 17, 2012


Roads, Campgrounds Open for the Season
Colorado --All campgrounds are open except Blanco River Campground which will be available for reservations for groups at this website on May 25. East Fork, West Fork and Palisades Campgrounds are also available for reservations at this website.--Source: Pagosa Daily Post -- Posted May 15, 2012


Grants to renovate parks, infrastructure
Idaho --Parks and Waterways also received a state Recreational Vehicle grant of $366844 to renovate the public RV dump station on Dalton Avenue, where recreators can unload the holding tanks on their RVs, campers and vessels. Both of the projects, scheduled to ... --Source: Coeur d'Alene Press -- Posted May 15, 2012


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Shipments

    Latest Shipment Figures Available as of May 18, 2012

    Wholesale shipments to retailers of all RVs were reported at 28,100 units in the March 2012 survey of manufacturers conducted by RVIA. This was the best March total since 2008 and 2.2% ahead of this same month last year. Improvements were largely the result of gains in fifth wheel travel trailers with small losses to truck campers and type A motorhomes. [ more ]
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Tech Report
    Taking Care of Your RV’s Rubber Roof
    (Posted: August 17, 2011)

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    Tech Report

    First introduced commercially in the 1960s, rubber roofs started to become popular in the 1970s and by the 1980s accounted for 40 percent of the roofing market. Today rubber roofs account for upwards of 70 percent of RV roofs. [ more ]
Buyers Advocate
    What is a Touring Motorcoach
    (Posted: April 24, 2012)

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    Following the lead of the number one touring

    When many of us think of the word "touring Coach", the first image to pop in our will be a "Pop Star", reality Show, Politician etc.. on the road in a "Prevost Entertainer" bus conversion. [ more ]
Shows & Events
New Books & DVDs
    A New DVD Release from RVSEF!
    (Posted: March 15, 2012)

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    The RV Safety & Education Foundation, (RVSEF), has finished production of a new, high-definition DVD entitled, “Understanding & Testing Your Motorhome Air Brakes [ more ]
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