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(April 11, 2012) -- Ultra-Fab's Ultra Slide-Out Supports features heavy-duty steel construction ensuring durability and performance and helps save wear and tear on slideouts by reducing sag. And it is sag that puts the slide-out mechanism and chassis frame under stress that will eventually send RV owners to the repair shop resulting in a costly repair bill, said Vannauker.

(April 11, 2012) -- Members of the Oklahoma RV Association recently elected marketing and public relations firm RH Power and Associates to perform the executive director duties for the association. The firm will also manage the ORVA website that is currently under construction, maintain the membership, oversee the association's social media programs and alert members to any Oklahoma legislation that could affect RV dealers or the industry.

(April 11, 2012) -- The North American Trailer Dealers Association today released the topics to be discussed at its annual dealer convention and trade show in St. Louis Sept. 6 to 8. NATDA also reported there are 173 free hotel rooms available for dealers who preregister for the convention.

(April 11, 2012) -- "Have you ever seen a client come in to your business and ask if you had a specific year, make and model?  Unfortunately, many of us can remember hearing salespeople reply,  'We don’t have any of those in stock; thanks for stopping by,'" said Sobel. "This is just sad.  Many salespeople don’t even get the client's name and number or even try to offer another product that may work."

(April 11, 2012) -- Detail your GO adventure in this online essay contest for bold and creative outdoor adventure junkies for a chance to go on the adventure of a lifetime. The three best essays win a hooked up gear package from SylvanSport's premier outdoors sports sponsors including Yamaha, Kelty, Keen, Black Diamond, Wenger, Jackson Kayak, Spot, Grand Truck Good and Orbea.

(April 11, 2012) -- Shipping costs are an often-overlooked contributor to rising business expenses, the North American Trailer Dealers Association noted. With annual carrier rate increases, skyrocketing fuel costs, and accessorial charges that may increase 30 percent or more year over year, finding a way to reduce your shipping expenses can make a serious impact on your overall balance sheet.

(April 11, 2012) -- A member of the Campers Inn team since February, Gary Weber was appointed the new location manager for Campers Inn Mocksville, the dealership announced today. He has worked in all facets of an RV dealership including positions as sales manager, parts and service manager, and finance manager.

(April 11, 2012) -- “We were very excited to add these national sweepstakes to the Go RVing campaign this year,” said RVIA Vice President of Public Relations and Advertising James Ashurst. “They bring tremendous added value to our advertising efforts and help spread our messages with receptive audiences.”

(April 11, 2012) -- Most people in northwest Missouri understand the idea of neighbors helping each other out. But a group of Habitat for Humanity volunteers in Skidmore are proving that your neighbor is anyone willing to reach out, even if they're all the way from Texas, reports the Maryville Daily Forum.

(April 11, 2012) -- This week's recipe is for taco salad. Linda Dean from New River, Ariz., submitted this week’s recipe. She says she has been in an RV on and off since 1982, spending some time in a house, but is now back in an RV.