Alberta Government to Close, Privatize Campgrounds

The Alberta, Canada, government plans to close 20 campgrounds and potentially privatize another 164 campgrounds and day-use areas as it slashes $4 million from the Parks budget over the next three years. St. Albert Today reported that the government is also stepping back from track-setting cross-country ski trails in Kananaskis Country, including in Peter Lougheed, […]

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RVIA Driving Policy Webinar to Examine Tiny Homes

The next RV Industry Association (RVIA) “Driving Policy Webinar” will examine the efforts to set policy regulating the use of tiny homes. The member-only webinar will take place on March 18 at 2 p.m. (EDT), according to a press release. In a 20-minute session, Mike Ochs, head of the RVIA state team, will explore the […]

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Wash. RV Length Issue is One Step Closer to Passing

Last summer, the state of Washington decided to stop approving plans for travel trailers over 40 feet in length, despite the fact that travel trailers over 40 feet had been produced, sold and registered in the state for decades. RVIA News & Insights reported that Monday (March 2), legislation (WA HB 2242) that would fix […]

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ARVC Draws Record Number to Management School

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) saw a record-breaking turnout at its annual National School of RV Park & Campground Management, held from Feb. 24-27 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Paula Horwitz, ARVC’s executive director of education and events, told WOODALLSCM.com that 85 individuals participated in this year’s school. Sixty-two students were in […]

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WFCO is Now Offering Lithium-Ion Solution Options

WFCO announced the introduction of the “Lithium-Ion Solution” that can safely charge any lithium-ion battery. According to a press release, the product is comprised of three options and is designed for easy installation and use in both the OEM and the aftermarket. RVers can use any existing WFCO power center or converter to safely charge […]

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‘RVing in New England’ to Feature Veteran Podcasters

This week’s “RVing in New England” online talk show will feature Jeremy and Stephanie Puglisi, co-hosts of The RV Atlas and Campground of the Week podcasts. According to a press release, they are also the authors of “Idiots Guide: RV Vacations” and “See You at the Campground: A Guide to Discovering Community, Connection, and a […]

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Planet Audio Debuts Rear-view License Plate Camera

Planet Audio, a division of BOSS International Group and sister brand of BOSS Audio Systems, is proud to announce that its new high resolution rear-view license plate mount camera is now shipping.  “Our new PCAM40B is not just for the safety minded, but also for those on a budget,” said Jason Hannon, Planet Audio brand […]

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WhereSafe GPS Safety Service is Available to Dealers

WhereSafe, a family safety and asset protection service for consumers, announced its formal consumer launch. According to a press release, the service is being positioned to RV dealers as a potential business office sell to buyers of new or used RVs and trailers, with the added benefit of lot theft security. “We’ve taken a proven […]

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Fed Makes Emergency Rate Cut in Response to Virus

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point today (March 3) in an effort to support the economy in the face of the spreading coronavirus. The Indiana Business Journal (IBJ) reported that Chairman Jerome Powell said the coronavirus “poses evolving risks to economic activity.” It was the Fed’s first rate […]

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