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(Jan. 3, 2012) -- "We see a big increase in the damage of leather furniture this time of year with all the holiday parties," said Wilson. "Clumsy guests cause damage, but the worst disasters are caused by homeowners who don’t know the best ways to clean up a mess and repair a problem."

(Jan. 3, 2012) -- Palm Harbor Homes plans to showcase a solar powered park model at next week’s Florida RV SuperShow that is so energy efficient and so well insulated that its buyers will never have to worry about electricity bills.

(Jan. 3, 2012) -- Campers who participated in GuestRated.com’s annual online surveys gave South Haven Sunny Brook RV Resort all around “A” ratings for the fourth year in a row. There are only a dozen campgrounds in the country that have achieved that kind of track record since the survey program was launched four years ago, MacKinnon said.

(Jan. 3, 2012) -- “Most of our dealers are currently paying to access NADA’s on-line vehicle pricing guide or paying for the quarterly books to perform their book-outs, so we wanted to take that cost burden away from our valued dealers,” said Lorraine Mariotti, vice president of lending.

(Jan. 3, 2012) -- For the time being, if you want to reserve a spot at a popular Eau Claire County campground, you'll have to do it the old-fashioned way, reports WQOW.

(Jan. 3, 2012) -- "This increase is encouraging given indications that the euro zone is likely in recession and that the U.S. continues to experience modest growth," said Ferley. The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded for the 29th consecutive month in December, and the pace of growth accelerated to its highest level in six months.

(Jan. 3, 2012) -- The Indianapolis Star reports that the newest and largest selection of travel trailers, motorhomes, fifth wheels and tent campers will be on display at the 44th Annual Indy RV Expo, being held Jan. 7-15 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

(Jan. 3, 2012) -- A Stone County family of seven found themselves homeless last month when a fire destroyed their mobile home. Right now, Howard and Melissa Berry, along with their five children, are staying in a small camper at Perk Beach RV Park in Perkinston, but they are struggling to make ends meet, reports WLOX.

(Jan. 3, 2012) -- Stuff.co.nz reports that parts of Golden Bay took another pounding last week. Quinney's Bush co-owner Mark Quinney said the rapidly rising Motupiko River prompted the decision to evacuate the campground.

(Jan. 3, 2012) -- The Associated Press reports that Great Basin National Park, Nevada's only national park, is seeking public comment on a proposed rehabilitation project at the Upper Lehman Creek Campground.