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Features
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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Newmar Unveils 2025 Lineup & Innovations at Annual Dealer Meeting
RV PRO spoke with Newmar’s Matt Ellinger, vice president of sales, on the company’s 2025 Dealer Meeting and how it…
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A Dealer’s New Dawn: Midway RV Center
From the Apollo 11 moon landing and the Woodstock music festival to the first message sent over the primeval internet,…
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NTP-STAG Expo Touts ‘Perseverance’ & Positive 2025 Outlook
“Greatness grows best in the shadows,” an enthusiastic Justin Forsett — former nine-year NFL veteran and keynote speaker of the…
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Community: Making Dignity the Norm
A recent partnership with the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) connected RV PRO with Rachael Heger, national director of affiliate outreach…
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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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Community: Hats Off for Humanity
RV PRO spoke with Kristin Hall, development director at Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County (HFHEC), who said the organization…
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A Rift in the Market
From carving waves to cruising highways, the founder of Rift Carbon Campers, Chris Durham, isn’t one to become complacent. In…
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inTech’s Teardrop Takeoff
In a world where travel trailers have evolved into ever-larger behemoths, the teardrop trailer remains a charming reminder of simpler…
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RV PRO Unveils 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
RV PRO is thrilled to present the chosen honorees for its fifth annual 40 Under 40 recognition. Each year, the…
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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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RV PRO Opens 40 Under 40 Nominations
It’s that time of year — the nomination form for the 40 Under 40 Class of 2024 is now open!…
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Honoring Industry Veterans
Change is good but requires seasoned professionals to lead the way. Nowhere is this more true than in the RV…
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RVeterans: Angie Campbell
Angie Campbell’s journey with Lerch RV began as parts manager and evolved into trusted leadership in warranty management. Angie ensures…
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RVeterans: Cheryl Barnes
Cheryl Barnes’ role as warranty claims processor at Jayco includes communicating with dealerships and tracking industry trends to prioritize warranty…
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RVeterans: Randy Baskerville
As a sales representative for Forest River’s Wildwood division, Randy Baskerville manages the company’s network of dealer partners in his…
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Features
Improving Accessibility in Outdoor Recreation
When Brandon Mantz woke in the trauma center of St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, he couldn’t speak. A tube…
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Community: General RV Center Joins Detroit Nonprofit
As part of February’s philanthropic focus, Michigan-based General RV Center spotlighted its recent multiday volunteer project with Life Remodeled, a…
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2024 Leadership Conference Inspires Industry’s Forward Momentum
The second annual Leadership Conference hosted by the RV Industry Association (RVIA) kicked off with record attendance of more than…
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The PPL Powerhouse
At summer’s end in 1972, two young petrochemical engineers found themselves in the business of “matchmaking” – between RV owners…
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RV PRO Editor Tony Kindelspire Dies
With heavy hearts, the RV PRO team announces the passing of Managing Editor Tony Kindelspire, who died unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct.…
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RVWA Hosts Third Annual Open House Breakfast
One thing was clear Tuesday morning at the Open House breakfast hosted by the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) – good…
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Features
MORryde’s Founder Liked a Challenge; That Legacy Lives On
The year is 1966, and the RV industry is flourishing in in Elkhart, Indiana, the growing heart of the market’s…
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Jayco Dealer Homecoming Draws Record Crowd, Awards Top Sellers
In what concluded an “extremely productive” event that exceeded its projections, Jayco President and CEO Ken Walters thanked its record…
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Features
RV Industry Manufacturing: Done Close to Home
American-made cars, refrigerators and television sets were just the tipping point for what became the bread-and-butter of the nation’s economy…
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2023 WIB: Up-and-Comer Vows to Never Stop Learning
The May issue of RV PRO once again highlights RV Women in Business and the many roles they fill in…
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Winnebago Striving to Leave No Trace
Mother Nature means business. Words like “green” and “eco-friendly” have become standard lingo among companies in many markets – and…
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RVIA Leadership Conference Debuts CEO Roundtable, New Research
One thing is clear when it comes to good leaders: They push forward. No Matter What. At least, that’s the…
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Arrow Distributing Show Draws Dealer Crowd
The Arrow Distributing show kicked off at the Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas today. Dealers from across the…
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Northern Wholesale Show Concludes with Product of the Year
The Northern Wholesale show closed a day of solid sales on Thursday. Towards the end of the show Dean Kruchten,…
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Northern Wholesale Show Underway in the North Star State
Northern Wholesale Supply’s 36th annual RV Supershow at the Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Minnesota, opened Wednesday. Dealers…
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John Ratzenberger Gives Cheers to the Xtreme
On Monday and Tuesday during Open House week in Elkhart, Indiana, last week, actor John Ratzenberger joined the Xtreme Outdoors…
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RVWA Hosts Second Annual Breakfast at Open House
A nearly full house gathered this crispy Tuesday morning for the second annual Open House breakfast, hosted by the RV…
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Automatic RV Sewer Dump Hits Market
Jon Calvin had an idea for an automatic RV black and grey water tank emptying system, and now that idea…
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RV Industry Leaders Gather in Nation’s Capital
RVs Move America Week commenced Sunday at the Mayflower Autograph Hotel in Washington, D.C. It marks the first time since…
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Newmar Welcomes Dealers to Florida Gathering
ORLANDO, Fla. – Mike Happe, CEO of Winnebago Industries opened Newmar’s 2022 dealer event Tuesday at the Gaylord Hotel &…
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NTP-STAG Expo Buzzing on Final Day
The final day of this year’s NTP-STAG Expo opened with a focus on something all businesses could learn: how to…
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Exclusive: Arrow Distributing Show a Success
LAS VEGAS – By all accounts, this week’s Arrow Distributing show at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino was a…
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Arrow Distributing Show Kicks Off with Strong Turnout
The Arrow Distributing show kicked off Tuesday morning in Las Vegas at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The show’s…
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New Chairman Installed, Awards Presented at RVDA Annual Meeting
A new RVDA chairman, prestigious awards and an honorable recognition of a retiring association leader were just a few major…
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RVDA of Canada Debuts New Award in Honor of Late Chairman
At its Annual Meeting, coinciding with that of its American counterpart, RVDA of Canada announced that it would be creating…
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RV PRO Celebrates ‘40 Under 40’ Award Winners in Vegas
RV PRO took the stage Monday night at the 2021 RVDA Convention/Expo to host its inaugural ‘40 Under 40’ awards…
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Podcast
Ep. 16 – Steve Plemmons Passes the Torch
Steve Plemmons, the former owner of Bill Plemmons RV World, shares how RV Retailer—the company’s new ownership—and his two children…
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Podcast
Ep. 15 – KOA’s Toby O’Rourke on Campground Industry Growth
Toby O’Rourke, president and CEO of Kampgrounds of America, talks about the boom in the campground and RV industries. She…
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Podcast
Bonus Episode – Celebrating Leading Women in the RV Industry
Coinciding with RV PRO’s May 2021 print issue, which features a special section called, “Celebrating Leading Women in the RV…
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Podcast
Ep. 14 – Don Clark on the Importance of PDI
Don Clark, founder and CEO of Grand Design RV, talks about the path he took to launch his own RV…
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Podcast
Ep. 13 – Diana LeBlanc-Link on 40 Years at PPL Motor Homes
Diana LeBlanc-Link, outgoing president of PPL Motor Homes, an RV consignment dealership, shares her inspiring story. She started with the…
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Ep. 12 – Giant RV’s Frankie Barouti Discusses the Challenges of COVID
Frankie Barouti of California’s Giant RV talks about the challenges still being caused by COVID, and why he sees his…
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Ep. 11 – Blue Ox’s Mike Hesse on Putting His Own Stamp on the Family Business
Mike Hesse took over as head of Blue Ox in 2017, having come from another industry. But he’s worked hard…
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RV News
Exclusive: Westland Distributing Acquires Aim Wholesale
In a deal finalized this March, Westland Distributing has acquired Phoenix-based distributor Aim Wholesale in a move that will help…
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Podcast
Ep. 10 – Earl B. Hunter Jr. Talks Diversity and the RV Industry
Inspired by a cross-country camping trip with his son, Earl B. Hunter Jr. took on what he now considers his…
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Ep. 9 – Curt Hemmeler Talks RV Tech Training
Indiana’s RV Technical Institute had just graduated its first class when COVID-19 turned the world upside down last March. Executive…
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Podcast
Ep. 8 – Jamison Carrier on Why F&I Counts
Sponsored by Dometic. Jamison Carrier, leader of dealership consulting firm Relentless Dealer Services, talks about a subject that he feels…
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Ep. 7 – Bob Brammer on Battling the Competition and COVID
Bob Brammer, president of Stromberg Carlson, discusses what it takes to fend off the competition, both foreign and domestic. He…
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Ep. 6 – How to Gain a Competitive Edge Using Data
Jason Krantz, founder and CEO of Strategy Titan, explains how dealers can utilize data to gain an edge on their…
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Ep. 5 – CEO Dane Found on Restoring Roadtrek’s Reputation
Roadtrek CEO Dane Found shares how the company is on the path to restoring its reputation for being the gold…
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Podcast
Ep. 4 – Mark Podeyn on How RV Techs Improve the Industry’s Health
Mark Podeyn of New Mexico’s Action RV talks about life as an independent service shop owner and how similar shops…
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Podcast
Ep. 3 – Mike Keller on Ways to Improve the Industry
Mike Keller, president of Pennsylvania’s Keller Marine and RV, details the latest about his wholesale distribution business and its upcoming…
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Podcast
Ep. 2 – RVDA President Talks Virtual Expo, Historic Numbers
Phil Ingrassia, president of the RV Dealers Association, discusses how plans have changed for 2020’s RVDA Expo, traditionally held in…
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Podcast
Ep. 1 – How Go RVing Evolved Its Marketing Strategy
On this inaugural episode of In Tow with RV PRO, Karen Redfern, vice president of brand marketing and communications for Go…
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RV News
Opinion: Elkhart Open House Suspension is the Right Call
With confirmation that THOR Industries, Forest River and Winnebago would be cancelling their Dealer Expos due to coronavirus, it all…
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Features
Black Folks Camp Too Brings New Prospects to Dealers
People who have met Earl B. Hunter Jr. would call him a “hundred percenter.” He is all-in on whatever task…
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RV PRO’s Promise to the RV Industry Amidst COVID-19
In two weeks, we have gone from concern to a pandemic. A friend of mine noticed how closely the words…
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Gallery: Northern Wholesale Hits the Jackpot
RED WING, Minn. – Parts and accessories distributor Northern Wholesale recently wrapped up its annual product showcase at the Treasure Island…
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RV News
RVTI’s Inaugural Class to Finish Course Feb. 28
RV Technical Institute Executive Director Curt Hemmeler updated dealers on the current status of certification during the 33rd annual Northern…
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Jayco Shares Plans at Start of Dealer Days
LAS VEGAS – On Monday, Jayco President Derald Bontrager welcomed dealers and suppliers to Jayco’s annual Dealer Days’ event. The…
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RV News
Letter from the Publisher: The Benefits of Advocacy Day
I participated in Committee Week for the first-time last year, including the annual Advocacy Day. This was one of the…
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Gallery: Northern Wholesale Show Gains More Suppliers
REDWING, Minn. – The Northern Wholesale show that took place Jan. 9-10 was well-attended both by dealers and suppliers. A…
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5 Takeaways from the Aftermarket P&A Survey
The RV Industry After Committee Charter states: “The purpose of the committee is to support a great consumer P&A outcome…
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