(Dec. 2, 2008) -- Spartan utilizes proven technology and research to design, analyze and engineer each of its custom chassis to fit seamlessly with the body design of each OEMs particular coach model. The result is creative and innovative motorhome designs ranging from mid-size Class A models to luxurious highline motorhomes.

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(Dec. 2, 2008) -- “RV travel will be up significantly, with 33 percent of our members planning to travel more and another 48 percent planning to travel the same amount as last year,” said Sue Bray, executive director of the Good Sam Club. “With gas prices continuing to go down, RVers appreciate the convenience and cost effectiveness of traveling in their RVs without having to deal with extra airline costs, lost luggage, or flight delays. Something fun we learned from this study is that RVers find it tougher to stick to their diets than to their travel budgets.”

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(Dec. 2, 2008) -- "Senator Clinton, Secretary Gates and Dr. Susan Rice all recognize the need for more robust U.S. public diplomacy efforts, and people-to-people diplomacy is one of our country's most effective tools for winning hearts and minds throughout the world. Whether it is for business, leisure or education, the travel experience is unique in its ability to shape public opinion. Studies show that those who have visited the United States are 74 percent more likely to have a favorable image of the country and its policies in the world."

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(Dec. 2, 2008) -- On the homepage, visitors can view short films that introduce the variety of products Dometic offers. Within the American-specific homepage, the latest Dometic news is available at a glance, along with an easy-to-use search function and entry points to learning more about RV, marine, hotel and trucking products.

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(Dec. 2, 2008) -- Dometic has developed the most powerful flush available in the RV industry with the Rush Flush toilet. Its industry-exclusive dehumidifier/air conditioner combo unit. The powerful unit removes as much as 12 gallons of water every 24 hours, helping to protect an RVer’s investment from mold and other humidity-related concerns. The lightweight, Euro-style cooktops unite form and function with their sleek design, stainless steel standard and powerful, efficient operation.

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(Dec. 2, 2008) -- Featuring a two-tone gelcoat front cap with raised logo combination, Terry Premier has been developed to hit the heart of the travel trailer market. Residential features include halogen lighting, standard LCD TV with home theater system, and available solid surface countertops. Exterior highlights include available aluminum wheels and electric awning.

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(Dec. 2, 2008) -- Fleetwood Enterprises’ RV Group today announced the unveiling of its first-ever Fleetwood Hybrid motorhome concept vehicle during National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. Built on the ecoFRED, a hybrid electric power train system chassis from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, Fleetwood Hybrid features increased fuel economy up to 42 percent and can be re-fueled at any diesel fuel station.

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(Dec. 2, 2008) -- Client Services Director Bill Carr, said, “This is the fourth downside market since we started working with dealers in 1976. Owners are nervous and they have developed some bad habits during the last 12 to 14 years of good times. But there are proven strategies that owners can employ to survive and remain profitable in this down market. These strategies go beyond the basics of cutting inventory and reducing staff. Most of these are actions dealers can take themselves; they just need someone to give them a road map through these times.”

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(Dec. 2, 2008) -- Divers have recovered the body of a maintenance worker at Viewpoint RV and Golf Resort who drowned after his lawn mower went into a golf course lake Monday. Mesa Deputy Chief Mike Dunn said the worker appears to have gone too close to the edge of the lake at the point of a sharp incline covered in wet grass. Dunn said it was unclear whether the mower rolled into the lake because of the incline or slid because of the wet grass.

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(Dec. 2, 2008) -- Supreme Corporation unveiled a new mobile command vehicle built for the state of Indiana. The vehicles will be able to provide communications around the state in times of emergencies. Supreme Corp. came out on top of a total of 12 firms that put in a bid to make the command units. The company was awarded a $2 million grant to make five of them.

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(Dec. 2, 2008) -- Companies producing recreational vehicles and manufactured homes have taken a beating this year. But two Decatur plants making those products appear to be safe for the immediate future, their owners say.

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(Dec. 1, 2008) -- Powered by a Mercedes-Benz 3.0-L CDI 6-cylinder turbo diesel engine that delivers the best fuel mileage in the motorhome category and built on the rugged and durable Dodge Sprinter chassis, the Precept offers excellent drivability and handling. Much like a high-performance car, the Precept boasts features to enhance driving pleasure, including a Mercedes 5-speed transmission with overdrive, 180-amp alternator, cruise control and power anti-lock brakes with power steering and skid control.

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(Dec. 1, 2008) -- Kelly L. Rose, chairman of the board of EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC, announced the introduction of a "green team" to launch a new line of Ever-Lite fully composite, lightweight travel trailers and fifth wheels. The RVs will be manufactured from their facilities in Elkhart County, Ind. Ever-Lite travel trailers and fifth wheels will be build of a wood-free, all-composite sidewall, floor and roof construction process utilizing the company's ComposiTek -- a lightweight, green material that is completely free of formaldehyde and other volatile organic compounds.

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(Dec. 1, 2008) -- "I believe this is one of our most exciting product lineups in Winnebago Industries' 50 year history," said Winnebago Industries Chairman of the Board, CEO and President Bob Olson. "This year, we focused on floorplans and the innovation that makes them unique. From the smaller Class C motor homes to our luxurious Class As -- we've created floorplans that incorporate efficiency, luxury and comfort. Our entire 2009 lineup is second to none and we're excited to add these new models to the mix."

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(Dec. 1, 2008) -- RV income before tax in the quarter was $5,772,000, down 90 percent from $57,665,000 last year. RV sales in the quarter were $330.4 million, down 50 percent from $664.2 million last year.

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(Dec. 1, 2008) -- A 28-year-old Sagle man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the Thursday night shooting of a man at the Travel America RV Park in Sagle, according to the Bonner County Sheriff's Department. Details of what transpired during the shooting that killed 30-year-old Elvin Holt have not yet been released.

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(Dec. 1, 2008) -- Milo Media, the parent of RV Industry News, experienced 37 percent growth in revenue in 2008 compared to 2007. “In 2009 Milo Media plans on seeing continued growth. RV Industry News, which was launched this past year, should hit full stride and we will be tapping into the ‘going green' phenomena with our Green Construction Purchasing publication. We will also be introducing new and exciting electronic advancements and offerings.”

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(Dec. 1, 2008) -- The project will cost $2 million to build and take 75 days to complete. The elevated ground will have room for 74 RVs to park facing the backstretch, similar to what Las Vegas Motor Speedway has on its backstretch. An RV slot, or courtyard, will cost $15,000. Measuring 60 feet by 30 feet, the massive paved area sits over the backstretch seats and includes full service hook-ups for RVs, live TV feeds for races, wireless Internet, and a concierge to cater to your every need.

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(Dec. 1, 2008) -- Monthly GDP numbers showed a gain of 0.1 percent in September relative to August’s level, up significantly from a 0.5 percent decline in August although slightly below market expectations of a 0.2 percent rise. Although services-producing industries rose 0.3 percent in the month, these gains were almost fully offset by a 0.3 percent decline in goods-producing sectors, said Paul Ferley, assistant chief economist with RBC Economics Research. The weakness was led by a 1.2 percent drop in mining and oil and gas extraction as a result of supply disruptions hampering oil production, which bodes well for some rebound in activity in subsequent months.

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(Dec. 1, 2008) -- Coachmen Industries and ARBOC Mobility today announced the completion of a full line of low-floor ADA-accessible buses. These buses range from 21 to 28 feet in length, and are available in both gas and diesel engine configurations. The companies said the product line represents a value breakthrough in low-floor bus technology, providing premium accessibility features at prices significantly below any other low-floor buses available today.

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