Today’s guest is Dan Ball, the director of membership for FMCA. He provides a bit of history concerning the organization, and outlines the roll FMCA plays in advocacy, education, and bringing RVers together to have fun. He explains how the organization is structured and really delves into the varied training opportunities offered to FMCA members. Source

The topic returned from the Feb. 4 meeting where City Attorney Martha Rice said codes will need to be amended to prohibit certain camping, while meeting the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruling not to criminalize those sleeping on public property. Source

The RV Tips Discount Club will offer savings on campgrounds, repair shops, hairdressers, travel agents, restaurants, landscaping, mattress companies and any other business that is willing to offer a discount to members, said Debi Hurlburt, founder of RV Tips. Source

Area residents opposed the development, and appealed the decision to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. After a lengthy hearing, the board ruled council had not followed its own policies. Source

“Being in this business as long as we have, we have seen multiple manufacturers come and go and we know how to support our dealers even when the manufacturer is unable to do so,” he explained. Source

Since starting this incredible journey last fall, we’ve learned a whole lot, starting with cooking in a teeny kitchen and drilling down to the fundamentals of dumping gray and black water as quickly and gracefully as possible. Source

Humans aren’t the only ones that can be scorched by Florida’s sunshine. Vehicles, boats and RVs also take a beating from the elements, but protecting those assets from the sun isn’t as easy as slapping on some sunblock or putting on a hat. Source

Koep added that campgrounds that fail to proactively produce their own videos risk having their image defined by guests who post unprofessional videos of their parks on Facebook or YouTube. Source

Winnebago Industries is seeking more than half a million dollars in state and local economic development incentives as it moves a major motorhome production line from the West Coast back to Iowa. Source

Elkhart-based Lippert Components Inc. has promoted Scott Meiner to chief supply chain officer. He previously served as vice president of supply chain. Over the last 20 years, he led several major operations, including chassis and axle production and window and glass tempering facilities. Source