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(Nov. 3, 2011) -- Larry Robertson, a code enforcement officer, writes for the Messenger Index that living in an RV as a permanent or semi-permanent dwelling is against Gem County ordinance, with a few exceptions.

(Nov. 3, 2011) -- “This is the first of a new generation of off-grid, solar powered park models,” said Joseph Stegmayer, president and CEO of Phoenix, Ariz.-based Cavco Industries, adding that the company’s newest unit is “the most environmentally friendly park model cottage on the market.”

(Nov. 3, 2011) -- City officials have put out the welcome mat for other development at water's edge, with hopes that the lake will see some added amenities in the upcoming months and years, as construction on a $7.3 million boat launch project on the northwestern shore of Lake Elsinore continues, reports Patch.com.

(Nov. 3, 2011) -- ARVC Voice features an online members-only magazine that features news stories as well as embedded videos that highlight best practices and innovations in the campground business.

(Nov. 3, 2011) -- "Ongoing uncertainty about the effect of the European debt crisis and U.S. fiscal consolidation remains a significant risk going forward," said Janzen. "However, the downtrend in claims in recent weeks continues to suggest that U.S. companies have not yet responded by increasing the pace of layoffs."

(Nov. 3, 2011) -- Rodents are notorious for chewing through vehicle wiring, plastic and rubber lines. They also leave a big mess behind, defecating on countertops, floors, and even in beds. If you haven't taken preventative measures to keep rodents out, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise the next time you take your RV out for a trip.

(Nov. 3, 2011) -- But with its recent acquisitions of Fleetwood Homes and Palm Harbor Homes, Cavco now has more production facilities than any other company in the park model business. “Having multiple facilities lowers the freight costs for campground operators who purchase Cavco park models,” said Stegmayer.

(Nov. 3, 2011) -- In 2001, Jason Bagwell was hired to develop a funding department and has since grown the department to a staff of eight business administrators who are committed to ensuring that the finance experience is seamless for customers and that contracts are funded promptly to their dealer partners, said Mariotti.

(Nov. 3, 2011) -- According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, billionaire Carl Icahn has raised his stake in Navistar International Corp to 9.99 percent from 9.8 percent, reports Reuters.

(Nov. 3, 2011) -- Crossing the Rappahannock and Rapidan rivers today is easy; just drive over one of many bridges. But 150 years ago, river fords were the preferred, and in some spots, only places to cross. Steven L. Walker, owner of Rappahannock River Campground in Richardsville, has chronicled the historic crossings in his self-published book, reports Fredericksburg.com.