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Truma Head of Service & Retail Sales Joins RV PRO’s Advisory Board
As a leading resource for the RV industry, RV PRO is always seeking opportunities to become better connected to experts…
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Celebrating Industry Veterans: RV PRO’s 2025 RVeterans Honorees
Sometimes having too much of a good thing isn’t a good thing — we editors at RV PRO learned this…
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Alliance RV Prioritizes Values-Driven Leadership & a Strong Employee-Centered Culture
Flash back to 2019 — just as Alliance Recreational Vehicles was beginning its journey as a new RV manufacturer in…
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Silwy Launches Magnetic Products in the US
When someone is described as “magnetic,” that means the person is seen as alluring, captivating or charismatic. The same could…
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How Lippert Is Building Strong Leaders From Within
At Lippert, leadership comes from the inside out. “We believe that if you’re stronger on the inside, it really impacts…
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RVs Move America Week Attendees Balance Reality With Optimism
RVs Move America Week kicked off Monday with a dose of reality, and optimism, at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington,…
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Making the Most of Your Parts & Accessories Department
Keeping an eye out for new products in the market that are sure to sell in your parts and accessories…
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Go RVing Encourages Consumers To Go ‘Just Beyond Your Door’
Just think of the possibilities. Hiking, kayaking, swimming, birdwatching, mountain biking, rock climbing or even simply enjoying a book in…
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It Can Be Easy Being Green
Leave No Trace is a concept many campers and hikers are familiar with. KOA Campgrounds are taking it to another…
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NPS Encourages Travel During National Park Week
Celebrating National Park Week this week, the National Park System encouraged travelers to visit one (or more) of its 433…
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How Lippert Keeps Tabs on Its Environmental Impact
“Business as a Force for Good.” This motto has been embraced by Lippert across the globe and is especially meaningful…
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Alabama’s Burton Campers Among Those Affected by Weekend Storms
Burton Campers of Calera, Alabama, dutifully posted updates via its Facebook page Monday morning, letting customers know that their lot…
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Meet 2025’s Women in Business Honorees
RV PRO is excited to announce this year’s 15 Women in Business nominees. These 15 women were nominated by their…
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Topper’s RVs Reaches for the Top
There’s one word on Larry Troutt III’s mind for his position as the newly elected board chair of the RV…
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Dreamhaven RV Brings Australian Off-Road Design Stateside
From “My Country” by Dorothea Mackellar I love a sunburnt country A land of sweeping plains Of ragged mountain ranges…
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RVIA Leadership Conference Underway in Phoenix
The RV Industry Association Leadership Conference kicked off yesterday at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, Arizona. The…
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The Swiss Army Knife of RVs
Entering the THOR display at Open House in Elkhart, Indiana, this past September, guests were immediately greeted with a view…
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How Mountaineer RV Turned a Family Passion Into a Leading Dealership
With 1,500 campsites, 27 state parks and 12 million acres of forest land, West Virginia is a camper’s idea of…
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A One-of-a-Kind Class A
The small town of Red Bay, Alabama, seems unassuming as you approach it from state Route 19 North. With a…
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Industry Professionals’ Predictions for 2025
If we have learned anything since 2020, it’s probably to be flexible with what you have planned. In fact, the…
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Editor’s Picks: 2025’s Best New Models
With all the impressive offerings at Open House this year, the RV PRO team had a hard time narrowing down…
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Nexus RV Co-Founder Middleton Stepping Down as of Dec. 1
Dave Middleton, co-founder of Nexus RV with Claude Donati, will step down from the company as of Dec. 1, Middleton…
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RVDA Welcomes New Chairman During Bustling Con/Expo
With heartfelt gratitude to his family and fellow dealers, outgoing RV Dealers Association (RVDA) Chairman of the Board Ryan Horsey…
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North Dakota Dealership Focuses on Family
Corral Sales RV in Mandan, North Dakota, has an origin story much like other businesses in the RV industry. “It…
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RV PRO Names Best New Models of 2025
The editors’ picks for Best New Model of 2025 from RV PRO are in! The following 22 models — some…
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Meet RV PRO’s Inaugural Editorial Advisory Board
As a leading resource for the RV industry, RV PRO is always looking for ways to become better connected to…
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Networking & Giving Back at RVWA Breakfast, Plus THOR, nuCamp & More
Breaking out of your comfort zone to pursue personal — and professional — growth was the theme of the talk…
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Iconic British Brand Meets Vintage Cruiser, Plus More From Open House
The skies may be gray and the temperature chilly, but that hasn’t stopped anyone from kicking off Open House Week…
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Making Strides on Capitol Hill
“Shoe-leather lobbying” — a term that means using basic or old-fashioned methods — has been the focus of the RV…
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The Future of RVs: Model Year 2025 Preview
Keeping it fresh is the name of the game at Open House during the last full week of September in…
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Going Full Tilt to the HILT
“Generally speaking, a howling wilderness does not howl: it is the imagination of the traveler that does the howling.” —Henry…
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Chassis Supplier: Service Capabilities Should Be Top of Mind
When you look up Spartan RV Chassis online, the tagline right on the homepage of the website says “the foundation…
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3 Industry Veterans Offer Perspective on Their Careers
While speaking with Brenda Templeton, Pete Baker and LJ Lawton, it was clear these Patrick Industries employees had one thing…
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Tell RV PRO: Tips & Tricks for Navigating Open House
One of the biggest events in the RV industry is just around the corner, and RV PRO wants your help!…
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Kube Teardrop Making Its Way to the US
Kimberley Kampers announced in May that its all-terrain-ready Kube camper trailer will be heading to the United States. The company’s…
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Lessons From a Goal-Getter
Debbie Brunoforte isn’t just the leader of Little Dealer Little Prices in Arizona — she’s a powerhouse in the industry,…
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Dealerships Affected by CDK Global Cyberattack, News Sources Say
CDK Global, which provides auto dealerships with software for managing sales and services, has shut down many of its systems…
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Historical Park Model Builder Captures Young Fans
Industry studies have shown over and over that a younger demographic has entered the RV market in recent years —…
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Latest RoadSigns Report Shows Shipments To Rise Through 2025
In a webinar presentation for RV Industry Association (RVIA) members June 12, Connor Lokar with ITR Economics said activity in…
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Registration for RVWA Educational Symposium Now Open
Tickets for the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) Educational Symposium went on sale today, June 3, and early bird pricing will…
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Carefree, Outdoor Living
Fast turnaround times, plus a dedication to quality materials, seems to be the winning recipe for Carefree of Colorado. A…
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Are You Green Enough?
You may call yourself green – but are you certified green? There’s a difference, and TRA Certification can help you…
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Creating a Cohesive Story
Q: What is Genesis Products known for and what are consumers looking for now? Erin Curtis, Vice President of Marketing…
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Why Sustainability Reports Matter
Sustainability reporting has become a popular way for companies to measure annual performance goals and meet standards often set on…
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Must-Know Camping Gear Trends
RV PRO: How did Kuma get its start and what is your company’s makeup like now? Dier: Kuma Outdoor Gear…
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Tackling the Challenging World of F&I
Finance & Insurance (F&I) is arguably one of the most important departments in any dealership, and any help F&I employees…
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Meet 2024’s Women in Business Honorees
RV PRO is excited to announce this year’s 10 women who are changing the face of the RV industry. These…
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RV Appliances That Feel Like Home
Q: Tell me about Haier GE’s connection to the RV industry – when did that start and how did that…
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Go RVing Finds Potential in Under-Reached Multicultural Markets
Market research by Go RVing showed multicultural audiences were not as experienced in RVing as in other forms of travel.…
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Helping RVers Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Tim Stanley, CEO of Blackout EZ Window Covers, knows what it’s like when too much light interrupts a good night’s…
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NTP-STAG Expo Draws Enthusiastic Crowd, Features NBA Legend
The hallway outside the doors to the NTP-STAG Expo was jammed with dealers and repair shop professionals ready to get…
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RV, Marine Industries Convene at NTP-STAG Expo
How we talk about our goals matters. Sterling Hawkins, speaker at NTP-STAG Expo’s kickoff breakfast Monday morning, drove home this…
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Anglemeyer Joins Executive Leadership Team at Thetford-Norcold
Thetford LLC has added Tracy Anglemeyer to the organization as vice president, sales and marketing, the company announced during its…
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Truma Celebrates a Decade of Growth
“American was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the…
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New RVDA Board Chairman, Chairman’s Awards Announced
During the morning breakfast on the second day of the RV Dealer’s Association Convention/Expo Tuesday, a new board chairman, as…
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40 Under 40 Winners Honored at Event in Vegas
Family, friends and colleagues cheered enthusiastically during Tuesday night’s 40 Under 40 event at the Paris Las Vegas. RV PRO…
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RVDA Con/Expo Kicks Off in Vegas
The RV Dealers Association Convention/Expo kicked off yesterday as dealers from around the country and Canada descended upon the neon-lit…
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Rollick Sponsors RV PRO’s 40 Under 40 Awards
RV PRO has announced that Rollick will sponsor its 40 Under 40 awards again this year. On Nov. 7, RV…
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RVWA Honors Female Leaders at Symposium Award Ceremony
The heartfelt round of applause and standing ovation for Tracy Anglemeyer, RV Technical Institute’s director of recruitment, who was awarded…
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Century Chemical at (Nearly) 100: Leading by Example
Everyone knows the saying: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That mantra definitely rings true for Century Chemical Corp.…
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Truma Celebrates 10th Anniversary During Open House Week
With tables full of business partners, key employees and other supporters, Truma kicked off its 10th anniversary celebration of doing…
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Train, Certify & Recruit: Check, Check & Check
Imagine being able to jumpstart a career with an average median salary of $42,000 in 120 days or less. That’s…
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Winnebago’s Jil Littlejohn Bostick Connects More People to the Outdoors
You often hear people say that the United States is a “melting pot.” However, Jil Littlejohn Bostick, vice president of…
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How to Prep Customers for Boondocking
We hear it everywhere we go: more and more campers are looking to camp off the grid to get away…
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Lippert’s Lessons in Leadership
For Jason Lippert, president and CEO of Lippert, having a guiding light as the leader of a multibillion-dollar company is…
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Making People the Center of Your Universe
Not only does Storyteller Overland build out-of-this-world adventure vehicles, but it’s also a company that takes pride in its work…
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Keystone RV Delivers an Office With a View
Remote work isn’t going anywhere. A monthly survey by Stanford University found that 27% of full-time paid workers are fully…
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Ashley Bontrager Lehman Is Tending the Flame
Cautiously optimistic. It’s a phrase you heard a lot at industry events last fall and earlier this year, but it…
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Shasta RV Is Reaching for the Summit
As the general manager for Shasta RV, a division of Forest River, Meg Grierson says she builds a “conventional” unit…
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Eco-Friendly Products Are Just as Effective
When it comes to being an eco-friendly traveler, of course RVers are going to contemplate their source of power, cleaning…
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Airstream’s Commitment to the Great Outdoors
“Responsible by design.” This tagline appears on Airstream’s website and succinctly describes the company’s efforts to conserve resources in its…
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ECI’s Focus is on Sustainable Composites, and It’s Winning
The April issue of RV PRO, available now, features a series of stories on sustainability in the RV industry. Elkhart…
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Nomination Period Open for Outstanding Women In Business
Each year RV PRO features some of the top women who are excelling in the RV industry. Whether they have…
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Seventy-Five Years In, Fleetwood Still Building on its Iconic Name
Q. Please tell me about the different Class A models that Fleetwood offers – how would you characterize their differences?…
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What’s New in POP Displays
Elevating the merchandising of products at dealerships and offering customers a more in-depth experience are the goals for Lippert’s new…
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Last Chance to Vote in RV PRO’s Manufacturer Quality Survey for Dealers
Each year, RV PRO publishes the results of an RV Manufacturer Quality Survey sent to readers who sell RVs, and…
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NTP-STAG Kicks Off With Keynote From Former NFL Coach
Building the best team for your organization – and learning how to be the best leader for that team –…
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Party of Three – Riverside RV Offers Three Single-Axle Options
When you look at the three styles of single-axle travel trailers offered by Riverside RV, you can picture who would…
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RVIA Leadership Conference Ripe With Opportunity
Earlier this week, RV Industry Association President Craig Kirby sent an invitation to industry professionals encouraging them to attend the…
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Designing Woman
If there’s one thing that Mindy Cox can’t leave out when concepting the interior design of a luxury RV, it’s…
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The Future of Power
RV PRO solicited input from the experts as it asks the questions: What’s the future of power in the RV…
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Hart Elected RVDA Chairman; Wilkins Receives James B. Summers Award
Bustling is the word that comes to mind upon entering the hallways of the conference center of Caesars Palace, Las…
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Lighting That’s in Your Control
The best way that ITC employees have found to remain innovative in a competitive market is to put themselves in…
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Hilltop Keeps its Eyes on the Summit
Family-run dealerships may be fairly common in the RV industry, but at Hilltop Camper & RV in Minnesota – where…
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Field Notes Day 1: Live From Open House
Day 1 at Open House in Elkhart, Indiana, started off rainy and cloudy and gave way to sun and wind.…
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A Grand Vision
As far as Grand Design RV goes, President and CEO Don Clark says he’s thrilled not only by where the…
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Burton Campers Keeps ‘Em Coming Back
Looking across the lot crowded with RVs, it’s hard to imagine a time when this vast sea of pavement held…
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Podcast
Ep. 39 – MORryde’s Jack Enfield: Decades of Innovative Solutions
Jack Enfield is the long-time sales and marketing manager for Elkhart, Indiana-based MORryde, a supplier to the RV industry that…
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Dealers: 40 Under 40 Nominations Due Today
This is it; the last day. Nominations for the 2022 Class of 40 Under 40 are due today. Forty of…
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Ep. 38 – Kristina Shrider on Her Holistic, Big-Picture Approach to Strategic Marketing
Kristina Shrider, the head of marketing for Florida’s Giant Recreation World, came to the United States many years ago with…
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