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How to build an RV deck in 23 seconds

New Q-series hitch tops Curt fifth wheel line
In addition to its spherical axial bearing, it features a pair of dual jaws that lock onto the kingpin with 360 degrees of contact to reduce noise and ensure a secure connection.
Elk Ridge survival kits ensure RVers are prepared
Great for hikers, adventurers and campers, the Elk Ridge Series of survival kits come in an orange, black or green waterproof zippered pouch and contain 24 tools for catching fish, lighting a fire and navigation.
Jensen debuts bluetooth DVD player
The JDVD1500 Bluetooth DVD player is specifically designed and tested to endure vibrations, humidity and temperature fluctuations commonly encountered during travel and storage.

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Gypsy Journal RV: Book yes, dish no

RV Life: Meet the Tin Can Tourists Vintage RV Club

Technomadia: Can you stay in 55+ RV parks if you're under 55?

Orange Coast Magazine: Tips for visiting

Weather Underground: Day trip to Phoenix

On the Road of Retirement: Fun things we have done while at Betty's RV Park

Outside Our Bubble: Second year living in our 45LP Tiffin Allegro Bus

Rolling in a RV: Eastern California Museum

Roadtreking: Laura's notes from Texas

Do It Yourself RV: 7 special places at Glacier National Park

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From mobile tents to folding campers
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Camping wagons were produced and pulled into the countryside by horses in the years before the advent of the automobile. But, with the earliest distribution of horseless carriages, camper manufacturers began to pop up all around the country.


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Gypsy Journal RV: Book yes, dish no
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(March 17, 2016) - By working pretty much nonstop except to sleep, Terry finished proofing and editing Big Lake Brewpub yesterday afternoon. I was busy making corrections as she did, and had them finished and sent it off to my second proofreader yesterday evening.
RV Life: Meet the Tin Can Tourists Vintage RV Club
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(March 17, 2016) - From Ace to Zollinger trailers, vintage RVs are wildly popular with modern RVers. Nowhere is this love affair more apparent than among the ranks of the Tin Can Tourists, a vintage RV club for all makes and models of towables and motorhomes.
Technomadia: Can you stay in 55+ RV parks if you're under 55?
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(March 17, 2016) - Even us road veterans are constantly learning new things. Today, I wanted to share with you something that we were never clear on and had to dig deeper to understand. This is to clarify how this applies to us RVers under 55.

Keep RVs level with Valterra stackers

Orange Coast Magazine: Tips for visiting
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(March 17, 2016) - Orange Coast Magazine put together a list of tips for visiting Orange County, Calif., and where to camp.
Weather Underground: Day trip to Phoenix
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(March 17, 2016) - I have been on this road many times. Some times were on the older route that was very dangerous and awesome. But many times on the new road remodel that took place 20 years ago. Either road had awesome views, especially north of Fountain Hills seeing many mountain ridges fading into the distance.
On the Road of Retirement: Fun things we have done while at Betty's RV Park
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(March 17, 2016) - One thing we always do here is take a nice long walk around the town of Abbeville itself. The downtown square has a central park which is a great place to sit amongst the beautiful large and sprawling live oak trees. This has been the site of many good times in the spring when the town offers their free spring concert series.

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Outside Our Bubble: Second year living in our 45LP Tiffin Allegro Bus
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(March 17, 2016) - Can you believe we have now lived full time in our 45LP Tiffin Allegro Bus for two years? Boy has the time gone quickly and we can only think that is because we have been having a great time traveling and making new friends along the way.
Rolling in a RV: Eastern California Museum
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(March 17, 2016) - The Owens Valley has always been sparsely populated and thanks to the city of Los Angeles it will probably stay that way. The valley was first settled by the Northern Paiute and the Shoshone tribes who built canals to irrigate thier fields.
Roadtreking: Laura's notes from Texas
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(March 17, 2016) - This winter, I decided to head to the southwest, an area I have not been in my RS Adventurous. Good choice! The general route is to Dallas to see a friend, Big Bend National Park (it's National Park Year after all) and up to Guadaloupe NP, Carlsbad NP, over to Tucson/ Sedona/Saguaro NP to visit more friends, on to Phoenix then meander back home to Kansas City.
Do It Yourself RV: 7 special places at Glacier National Park
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(March 17, 2016) - Over two million people visit Glacier National Park each year. Why go? While there's plenty of reasons, here's seven to whet your appetite.

Landmark entertainment systems from Fusion Electronics

News and Information from RV Daily Report
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OPINION: Why the aversion to free publicity?
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(March 17, 2016) - Remember the good old days when businesses sought out any type of free publicity that would shine a positive light on their companies? It was thought that someone might read a story and share it with others in hopes that the company might earn a sale or two in response. My how times have changed!
Liberty Coach introduced first Prevost conversion
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(March 17, 2016) - Liberty Coach announces the first ever Tier 4-compliant generator installation in a Prevost coach conversion, including a new 58-volt Lithium Ion Battery pack from Volta Power Systems and a new Tier 4-certified Onan generator.
SalVinCo debuts boutique-style convection microwave
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(March 17, 2016) - Exclusively designed for the recreational lifestyle, SalVinCo's built-in stainless steel convection microwave oven Muave' model MUCMKT120S offers a sophisticated 'boutique-ness' to enhance a boat, RV or compact kitchen area, a release from the company stated.
RV service center coming to Shipshewana
(March 17, 2016) - The Shipshewana Trading Place is adding a new recreational vehicle service center. The LaGrange County Economic Development Corp. says plans call for the construction of a 17,500 square-foot building as part of a more than $1 million investment.
Jayco recalled Eagle half ton fifth wheels, travel trailers
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(March 17, 2016) - Jayco is recalling 2015 model year 2016 Eagle Half Ton fifth wheels and Eagle travel trailers manufactured April 8 to Feb. 19.
NH Camping, RV Show comes to Bedford this weekend
(March 17, 2016) - Start planning this year's camping adventure at the 44th NH Camping & RV Show at the NH Sportsplex in Bedford - the largest show of its kind in New Hampshire, according to the Bedford Patch.
Cruise Inn adds Linville Falls Trailer Lodge & Campground
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(March 17, 2016) - Cruise Inn continues its East Coast growth with the addition of Linville Falls Trailer Lodge & Campground in Linville Falls, N.C.
New RV service center opens in Shipshewana, Ind.
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(March 17, 2016) - The service center plans to offer custom services as well as RV warranty work. The project will result up to 15 new employees with an average wage of $42,000 per year.
'Camp-California' print version now available
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(March 17, 2016) - The print version of Camp-California! The Camper's Guide to California, is now available, a press release from the California Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (CalARVC) stated.
DTNA recalls Freightliner chassis over steering issues
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(March 17, 2016) - Daimler Trucks of North America is recalling certain Freightliner Custom Chassis XCPs because of a steering issue, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents.
Grapevine's campground to get new restrooms
(March 17, 2016) - After severe flooding in May 2015, many of the restrooms and buildings at Grapevine, Tex.'s, lake parks and the Vineyards Campground were left in a state of despair, unable to be repaired.
Campgrounds reopen in Los Padres National Forest
(March 17, 2016) - Two campgrounds are set to reopen Friday in the Ojai Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest.
Tepui 'Kukenam Sky' rooftop tent
(March 17, 2016) - Rooftop tents offer some of the simplicity of an RV (just park, fold down a ladder, and sleep) for a fraction of the cost. Here we quickly review a newly installed Kukenam Sky model from Tepui roof top tents.
Campers for everybody in New Ulm, Minn.
(March 17, 2016) - Anyone looking for a new recreational vehicle or camper-trailer might find a unit at Joe's Camper Sales 22nd Annual Camping Show, which runs through Sunday. The latest models of campers are open for touring both inside and outside the Civic Center.
39th annual Flint Camper, RV Show this weekend
(March 17, 2016) - Beginning today, the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) invites those with a passion for the outdoors to see just how cushy camping can be. The 39th annual Flint Camper and RV Show runs March 17 through 20, at Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Flint, Mich.
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