February 2012
Volume 38 - Number 7


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February 2012                                                             The Voice of the RV Industry Since 1975                                                  Volume 38 - Number 7

ARVC Rolls Out a Rebate Program with Ford Motor Company That Can Save Park Operators Thousands of Dollars
In the Campgrounds Section [ Read Article ]

Latest Headline in RV News Digest Posted on February 1, 2012 [ More Articles ]
Indiana : RV/MH Hall of Fame receives gift from Frontier Communications
Source: The Elkhart Truth [ Read Article ]
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Industry News
New Products
    Blue Ox TailGator
    (Posted: January 24, 2012)

    PhotoThe TailGator provides the needed protection to safely load and unload ATV's, golf carts, and oversized objects into your truck bed. It was built to prevent damage and add support for the tailgate cables from undue stress. [ more ]
New RVs Report
Campgrounds
Lifestyle
Travel
RV Rentals
People
    Thetford's Phillips, Tharp Promoted
    (Posted: February 2, 2012)

    PhotoPhillips was elevated to the position of executive vice president of North America and Doug Tharp was promoted to senior director of finance, North America. [ more ]
Feature

    PhotoBeginning in mid-February, grey whales leave breeding and calving sites off the coast of Baja, California and travel north to summer feeding grounds in the Chukchi and Bering Seas. [ more ]
Financials
Washington Report
RV Industry Trade

    PhotoThe RV Learning Center is dedicated to providing dealers and their employees with innovative ways to operate RV dealerships through an array of education resources including publications, distance learning, live workshops, online products, training, and certification programs for RV dealership personnel. [ more ]
Club News

    Winnebago Itasca Travelers (WIT) Club is now inviting SunnyBrook and Winnebago brand towable product owners to become WIT Club members, including owners of SunnyBrook products manufactured prior to the acquisition of SunnyBrook Manufacturing by Winnebago Industries. [ more ]
OEM Products
Latest News
Whale Watching is a Great Fit for RV Travelers
Posted in Feature Articles on February 2, 2012
Thetford's Phillips, Tharp Promoted
Posted in People Articles on February 2, 2012
ARVC Rolls Out a Rebate Program with Ford Motor Company That Can Save Park Operators Thousands of Dollars
Posted in Campgrounds Articles on February 2, 2012
Matt Zimmerman Named Keystone President and David Chupp Keystone COO
Posted in Industry News Articles on February 2, 2012
The Grand Canyon: How to get an in-depth view of America's natural wonder
Posted in Travel Articles on January 31, 2012
Move over apples: For some patients, an aspirin-a-day may keep the doctor away
Posted in Lifestyle Articles on January 31, 2012
2012 Thor Motor Coach Line Up Impresses Shoppers at Florida Super Show
Posted in New RVs Report Articles on January 31, 2012
RV Learning Center College Scholarship Program Available for 2012-13 Academic Year
Posted in Feature Articles on January 30, 2012
RV News Digest
RV/MH Hall of Fame receives gift from Frontier Communications
Indiana --Frontier Communications, headquartered in Stamford, Conn., presented the Hall of Fame with a $10,000 donation in recognition of the facility’s work to preserve the heritage, in particular, of the RV industry. --Source: The Elkhart Truth -- Posted Feb 01, 2012


RV dealership sued for not paying service department overtime
Texas --Claiming violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, Wesley Pittman and Shaun Pittman, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, filed suit against McClain's RV Inc., McClain's RV Superstore North Dallas Inc., McClain's Longhorn RV ...--Source: Southeast Texas Record -- Posted Jan 31, 2012


Morro Bay campground hangs by a strand
California --Even so, the campground at Morro Strand State Beach has a loyal following. Its main attractions are the scenic environs of Estero Bay and three miles of sparkling beaches to play on. But the campground is set to close July 1 — at the height of the ...--Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune -- Posted Jan 30, 2012


What Happens When You Stick Five Famous Photographers in an RV Together?
California --It's not every day you see a photo collective post an ad looking for an RV. Those who are invited to become members of the Magnum collective are rockstars of the photography world. (As you may know, here at Slate we have a relationship with Magnum and ...--Source: Slate Magazine (blog) -- Posted Jan 30, 2012


Off the couch: Outdoors news and events
Kentucky --A 4-acre horseback riding campground in Fentress County has earned top national honors for the second year in a row. Timber Ridge Horse Campground, near the southwest border of the Big South Fork River and Recreation Area, has been rated the top 5-star ...--Source: Knoxville News Sentinel -- Posted Jan 30, 2012


496 More RV News Digest Articles
Shipments

    Latest Shipment Figures Available as of Feb 04, 2012

    RV wholesale shipments for all of 2011 reached 252,300 units in 2011, up 5.2% over 2010’s year-end total. [ 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
    Motorhome Owners, Start Your Engines!
    (Posted: January 4, 2012)

    Time for everyone to head South (This Week)

    Every year, RV owners head South by the thousands. Most come down the week after New Years. Many of them set up an appointment at a service center on the way to or near their destination. I will try to help you understand what to expect when coming down at the busiest time of the year. [ more ]
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