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(March 19, 2012) -- Tampa Bay Online points out plenty of economic indicators are available for scrutinizing, but for those looking to get a handle on local consumer confidence, the Florida State Fairgrounds on Sunday offered an ideal double-header: a huge home-furnishings show and an enormous RV show.

(March 19, 2012) -- In Texas, the Huntsville State Park offers amenities for the outdoors that all of its visitors can enjoy, reports the Huntsville Item.

(March 16, 2012) -- The company reported revenue of $147.8 million in membership services, $51.2 million from its publications and $282.4 million from its Camping World retail operation. After posting gross income from operations of $45.3 million, Good Sam Enterprises recorded an interest payment of $44.7 million. Combined with tax benefits and gains on asset sales as well as derivative instruments, the company posted its first profit since 2007. Same store sales decreased by $2.1 million, or 1.1 percent, at its Camping World locations.

(March 16, 2012) -- The guide provides average work unit times for basic service functions performed by competent RV technicians. A task force of experienced dealers, service advisors, service managers, and service technicians is forming to review and update the guide. The task force will meet by conference call.

(March 16, 2012) -- Five car dealers around the country have agreed to Federal Trade Commission settlement orders that require them to stop running ads in which they promise to pay off a consumer's trade-in no matter what the consumer owes on the vehicle.

(March 16, 2012) -- The U.S. Department of Justice yesterday issued a 60-day stay on enforcement of controversial new rules that require campgrounds, RV parks and hotels to make their pools handicapped accessible by installing permanent lifts that aid people into and out of the water.

(March 16, 2012) -- An updated four-minute online video explores options for training to get technicians certified and focuses on the RV Technician Certification Prep course, the RV Dealers Association announced today.

(March 16, 2012) -- Sky Hi Daily News reports that the fire that killed 49-year-old Ronald Chrivia, a motorhome owner at the T Lazy W RV Park near Grand Lake, may have started after the engine in his motorhome overheated.

(March 16, 2012) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake is currently in the process of renovating the nine shower and bathroom facilities within the Ray Behrens Recreation Area. Due to the nature of the renovation activities, the opening date of the Deer Run camping loop will be delayed from March 30 to April 13.

(March 16, 2012) -- The community is invited to bring paint and suggestions to the Riverfront R.V. Park in Bullhead City this Saturday and Sunday. Several hundred feet of murals will be painted at the park to pay tribute to Arizona's veterans and those currently serving, reports the Mohave Valley News.