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RV 'Full-timers' Find Paved Paradise Convenient, Cost-efficient from The Casper Star Tribune William and Montez Beard are full-timers in the RV world, joining about 3 million people who live in their RV year-round. They rent a permanent space in Arizona and stay for a few months each winter. The rest of the time, they travel. It's a good life, they say. More Entry Level RVs Gaining Popularity in New York from Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Families looking to get away this summer are continuing to hit the road in their RVs, but they are traveling shorter distances and renting them, area RV dealers say. The most popular RV models nowadays at RVDA member Ballantyne RV and Marine are some of the more inexpensive ones such as pop-ups and used vehicles. More Gas Prices Don't Force RVers to Break Camp from Janesville Gazette Curtis and Ashley Woodard of Janesville, WI, are second-generation RVers, and they're raising their kids to enjoy the freedom of RVs and joys of camping. Although it sounds counterintuitive in the era of $4-a-gallon gasoline, taking vacations in vehicles or trailers towed by vehicles appears more popular than ever, with many RV parks booked through Labor Day. More Oklahoma RV Sales Remain Strong from The Oklahoman Gas prices appear to be having an insignificant effect on sales of RVs and boats, according to people at the Original Free RV and Boat Show. The three-day show was held in four buildings at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. Some came out to the show just to browse while others came to walk away with a purchase. More    Product Showcase:    Automotive Risk Management & Insurance Services ARM is dedicated to addressing the unique set of insurance needs of the RV industry, including garage liability, property, inland marine, inventory coverage, crime, earthquake, flood, contingent liability, umbrella, excess liability, employment-related practices liability, pollution liability, dealership surety bonds, workers' compensation, and loss prevention and control. More RV Rentals Riding High, Countering Soaring Airplane Tickets from Frederick News Post Sky-high airfares have made Americans think twice about summer vacations. Many are moving from cramped seats in coach class into the driver's seats of RVs. More RVDA Chairman Jeff Pastore Provides a RVDA Convention “Top Ten” List from RVDA With apologies to David Letterman, RVDA Chairman of the Board Jeff Pastore provides a convention “top ten” list for RV dealers. More   Fuel Efficient Motorhomes The solution to high gas prices your dealership needs. Pleasure-Way Class B Motorhomes average 15-20 mpg and are built with unsurpassed quality. More	New from MaxxAir A new vent cover that does it better…more vent area and hinge open mounting hardware. www.maxxair.com

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