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Inauguration is Boon to RV Parks from WMAR-TV When you do the math, even the economy and mid-priced hotels are charging about 200 to 300 dollars a night during the inaugural week. A family can rent an RV spot for about two hundred bucks for four days. The Smiths from Massachusetts have been traveling by RV for several years now. They won't make the inauguration, but will tell anyone that even if you rent the RV, you still come out ahead. More More Than Half RV Owners Travel with Their Pets from The Post and Courier Fido may be top dog among RV owners who take their animals with them when they travel, but no matter what type of pet you own, if you want to take it along on your next RV trip, you'll need to plan ahead. That's the word from animal experts backed by statistics that show 57 percent of the nation's 8 million RV owners travel with their pets, most of them dogs. More RV Enthusiasts Gather for Vintage Show from the Naples Daily News In 1947, John "Canner" Culp was a young man of 22 who had recently gotten out of the Navy when his parents decided to purchase a Westcraft travel trailer. Now, 61 years later, Culp maintains it as his primary residence. He takes his travel trailer to Michigan, Ohio, and Florida and participates in camp-ins with the Tin Can Tourists organization. More RV Lots Fill in Anticipation of Auburn-Georgia Game from the Opelika-Auburn News RVs filled the hayfield parking lots within about 30 minutes of their opening on Wednesday in anticipation of the Auburn-Georgia game last Saturday. Billy Farmer, a Georgia fan, said it was a mad dash to get a spot. 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 Report: RV Owners Adapt Lifestyle in Tougher Times from Truck Trend RV owners have had to slightly alter their ways to qualm concerns over money and expenses. However, the Campfire Canvass fall/winter survey for RV owners show minimal decline in RV travel, as only 15 percent plan to travel less this year. On the other hand, 29 percent plan to travel more this fall and winter compared with 2007, and 56 percent of respondents plan to travel the same amount as last year. More KOA's Jim Rogers to Lead Louisville Workshop "Survive and Thrive: Strategies for Success in Uncertain Times" from RVDA Kampgrounds of America's (KOA) Chairman and CEO Jim Rogers will discuss how concentrating on customer satisfaction and loyalty can help dealers “Survive and Thrive” in uncertain times during a special workshop Monday, December 1 in Louisville, KY. More 10 Tips for Managers from Monster Thanks to a soft economy and widespread lack of job security, a manager's job is more challenging than ever. So it's time for leaders to show their mettle. Here are 10 key principles for building and sustaining an effective team. More    Product Showcase:    Brasher’s Northwest Specialty Auctions Brasher’s Northwest is a full service Specialty Auction offering over 550 RV, Marine & PowerSport units monthly. All units cross live auction blocks. Every unit is offered online via AuctionPipeline. Photos & condition reports are available online. Complete reconditioning facilities are available. More

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