(Sept. 30, 2008) -- Stolen from Post's Traveland USA in Cleveland was a 1992 Ford Crew Cab 4WD Pickup with Ohio licence plate DYM4483 and a used 2001 Wilderness 27F travel trailer (possibly bearing Ohio dealer license plate 4505). 

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(Sept. 30, 2008) -- Coast's new DirectSUCCESS Dealer Advantage Program, a program designed to take the benefits of a distributor show direct to the dealership. The program offers a unique package of great brands, new products, and financial incentives designed to deliver enhanced profits and cost savings directly to the dealer. Coast has gone beyond the show by improving the process and making the benefits available to more dealers.

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(Sept. 30, 2008) -- The top five Blue Ribbon honorees include Alpin Haus, Amsterdam, N.Y.; Guaranty RV, Junction City, Ore.; Lazydays RV Center, Seffner, Fla.; Mike Thompson RV Center, Santa Fe Springs, Calif., and Tom Johnson Camping Center, Marion, N.C.

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(Sept. 30, 2008) -- "The small- and medium-sized businesses that make up the vast majority of America's $1.6 trillion travel economy, which employs one out of every eight American workers, depend on ready access to credit to meet their daily operating needs and to grow their companies."

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(Sept. 30, 2008) -- Fleetwood’s Top Dealer awards are given to dealers who have sold the most units by brand in a 12-month period. This year, Fleetwood paid special tribute to those dealerships that were number one in the nation by brand, as well as number one overall for motor homes and travel trailers. Fleetwood also recognized its “most improved” motor home and travel trailer dealers.

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(Sept. 30, 2008) -- Net income for the quarter was $5 million compared to $50.3 million last year. Earnings per share for the quarter were 9 cents versus 90 cents last year. Sales for the quarter were $569.8 million, down 25 percent from $754.9 last year.

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(Sept. 30, 2008) -- H. Wayne Hambly, of PEI Home & RV Centre in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, was presented with the prestigious 2008 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award last week at the 2008 RV Dealers International Convention and Expo in Las Vegas.

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(Sept. 30, 2008) -- Michel A. Côté, of M.A.C. Caravane, Inc., in Laval, Quebec, has been elected as the new president of the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada.

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(Sept. 23, 2008) -- Canadian gross domestic product came in much higher than expected in July, which bodes well for further economic gain north of the border. But, in America, weekly same store sales moderate as housing prices collapse further.

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(Sept. 30, 2008) -- Consumers’ short-term outlook improved again, but overall remains grim. Those anticipating business conditions to worsen over the next six months declined to 21.3 percent from 25.2 percent, while those expecting conditions to improve rose to 13.5 percent from 12.0 percent.

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(Sept. 30, 2008) -- Because tents and awnings can pose a fire hazard, the fabric often must meet strict regulatory standards. Uniting its extensive fire safety experience and innovations in outdoor technology, Safety Components announces that WeatherMax FR meets the demanding criteria of California State Fire Marshall Title 19.

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(Sept. 30, 2008) -- A team of four will drive a 42-foot luxury motorhome, generously donated by RV supplier Spartan Motors, more than 15,000-miles, criss-crossing the United States on a 90-city, 44-state cross-country RV tour -- Bible Across America -- to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the New International Version (NIV) translation, enlisting the help of the American people to publish its next Bible.

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(Sept. 29, 2008) -- After 26 years the numbers aren't adding up and Hart City RV will close its doors, leaving 10 people out of work, owner Richard Aker announced today. Hart City RV Supercenter will work sell off everything over the next month, from RVs to office supplies.

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(Sept. 29, 2008) -- Tour America RV Center, American Spirit RV, and Auto Plaza Sports and Marine were just a few of the big names making sales at the show. Over 30 sales were made during the Thursday through Sunday exhibition with some deals knocking as much as $20,000 off of original prices, and others even more.

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(Sept. 29, 2008) -- Adding to the millions of dollars this group has invested in Country Coach since February 2007, the investing partners have committed an additional $6 million in new cash to ensure the company can maintain an aggressive position relative to product quality, lean manufacturing initiatives and new research and development projects like the exciting new Veranda line of coaches.

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(Sept. 29, 2008) -- Attending dealers will benefit from three of the most influential industry experts by gaining a greater understanding of the Red Flags Rule so that they can effectively create and implement an identity theft prevention program for their dealerships.

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(Sept. 29, 2008) -- April Klein, vice president of customer support services for Monaco Coach Corp., has been appointed to replace Jim Sheldon as co-chair of the Committee on Excellence.

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(Sept. 29, 2008) -- Larry Troutt, of Topper’s Camping Center in Waller, Texas, is the chairman of the board of the National RV Dealers Association.

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(Sept. 29, 2008) -- The National RV Dealers Association and RVDA of Canada will hold the 2009 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo featuring the RV Learning Center in Las Vegas Oct. 6 to 9.

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(Sept. 29, 2008) -- For two days during the open house weekend, families can stay in a camping spot in their own RV at the resort for free. Reines RV Center, from Manassas, Va., will be on site with special deals on motorhomes and travel trailers.

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