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THOR’s Bob Martin Joins RVing in New England for Final Show of 2020
The president and CEO of THOR Industries, Bob Martin, will be the guest on tonight’s RVing in New England, the…
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2021 Florida RV SuperShow Starts Two Weeks from Today
The 2021 Florida RV SuperShow is just two weeks away. Running Wednesday, Jan. 13 to Sunday, Jan. 17, the show…
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North Carolina RVDA Announces Show Dates
The North Carolina RV Dealers Association has just announced its 2021 schedule of RV shows. The organization’s Greensboro Show will…
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Yuma, Ariz., RV Sales Staying Steady into The New Year
The following report is from Victor Calderon of public radio station KAWC in Yuma, Ariz. While many locally owned businesses…
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Treasury Sec.: Stimulus Checks on The Way
Stimulus checks will begin arriving “as early as tonight” for eligible Americans, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin tweeted on Tuesday, pointing…
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THOR’s Bob Martin Joins RVing in New England for Final Show of 2020
The president and CEO of THOR Industries, Bob Martin, will be the guest on Wednesday’s RVing in New England, the…
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The Evolution of Manufacturing RVs in Germany
The following appeared on the website of Iowa-based Woodworking Network. Written by Martin Kohnle of North Carolina-based Lignum Consulting, the…
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Report: U.S. Home Prices Accelerating Rapidly
U.S. home price growth accelerated in October to its highest level in more than six years. Standard & Poor’s said…
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Winnebago Employees Brave the Cold for Charity
Employees who work for the Winnebago Towables division, based in Middlebury, Ind., were highlighted for their recent efforts to raise…
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2020’s Top 10 Features of the Year
Each year at this time RV PRO looks back at some of the biggest news and trend stories of the…
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Jayco Hires New Director of Corporate Marketing
Jayco has announced the appointment of Trey Miller as director of corporate marketing. With more than 20 years of experience…
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LCI Subsidiary Completes Acquisition of Veada Industries
LCI Industries said that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Inc., has completed the acquisition of Veada Industries, a manufacturer…
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Level 5 Announces $10K Prize to Inspire Donations to Care Camps
Hoping to inspire every RV, marine and powersports dealer across the U.S. and Canada to make a year-end charitable gift…
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NHTSA’s Weekly Recall List Includes Keystone RV, Forest River
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has released its final weekly recall list of 2020, and it featured a couple…
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MARVAC Notes Death of Paul Kline
Paul Kline, former co-owner of Kline’s RV Center in Warren, Mich., died recently at a hospital in Madison Heights, Mich.…
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Camping World Donates More Than $500K as Part of Plating Change Initiative
Camping World Holdings has announced that it has raised more than $500,000 to provide relief to local restaurants and meals…
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Heartland RV Campaign Benefits Elkhart Boys & Girls Club
The Heartland RV group partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart County, Ind., to host a Christmas drive…
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Statistical Surveys Partners with Trader Interactive
Statistical Surveys has announced that as part of its efforts to improve its offerings through faster, more accurate and more…
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Central Texans Comment on Camping World Rezoning Proposal
With renewed interest in bringing a national business to the Killeen, Texas, area, residents are letting their opinions known —…
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Meyer Distributing Partners with PRVN
Meyer Distributing has been selected by the Priority RV Network (PRVN) to be a preferred parts and accessory distributor to…
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Report: 73% of Millennials Interested in RVs
Millennials have been renting and purchasing more RVs than ever before as road trips continue to be a bright spot…
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Another 803,000 Americans Filed for Unemployment Last Week
U.S. states saw slightly fewer Americans file for new jobless claims last week as during the prior week, as spiking…
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LCI Staff Raises More Than $45,000 for ‘Adopt-a-Family’ Program
More than 100 Lippert Components families will benefit from the 2020 in-house Holiday Adopt-a-Family program, as more than $45,000 was…
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LOOK Trailers Donates to Food Banks in Five States
LOOK Trailers has announced it will donate $30,000 on behalf of their employees to Food Banks in the five states it has…
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RVIA Survey: Best November for Unit Shipments Ever
The RV Industry Association’s November 2020 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments finished the month with 42,513 units,…
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Dometic Introduces Next-Generation RV Rooftop A/C Unit
Dometic has launched its next-generation RV rooftop air conditioner, the Dometic FreshJet FJX3000 series, which it said is quieter, more…
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Dutchmen Recognized as Top 10 Manufacturer in DSI Survey
Dutchmen has been recognized as a Top 10 Manufacturer to receive the Circle of Excellence award for earning the highest…
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NTP-STAG Extends Priority RV Network Partnership
NTP-STAG has announced the extension of a longstanding partnership with Priority RV Network into 2021. This announcement marks 23 years…
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Congress Passes $900 Billion Stimulus Deal
The House and Senate passed a $900 billion coronavirus stimulus package on Monday night after Democratic and Republican leaders reached…
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RV Technicians Can Update Certifications on RVTI Website
With the creation of the RV Technical Institute, the new RVTI certification has replaced the previous RVDA/RV Industry Association Technician…
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Toyota Getting into Campers?
Toyota has turned the cargo box of a Tacoma into an off-road travel trailer equipped with everything you need for…
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Suburban Employee Celebrates 50 Years at Company
Perry Massengill recently celebrated his 50-year anniversary with Suburban, an Airxcelbrand. Division President Art Klee noted the milestone with a…
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I-X Center Sued Over Trade Show Contracts
Cleveland’s I-X Center is being sued, according to Ohio public radio station WKSU. The station, quoting a story from Crain’s…
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Oklahoma RV Business Donates Christmas Party Fund
In lieu of hosting its annual Christmas party for store employees and their families, Floyd’s RV of Norman, Okla., donated…
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THOR Acquires Tiffin in $300 Million Deal
THOR Industries has announced the acquisition of Tiffin Motor Homes and related companies, including Vanleigh RV and other operating entities,…
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Video: Winnebago CEO Predicts Continued Strength in RV Sales
Winnebago CEO Michael Happe told CNBC on Friday he expects the coronavirus pandemic-inspired surge in recreational vehicle sales to last…
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Texas City Council Denies Camping World Request
The Killeen, Texas City Council may have missed an opportunity to bring around 50 jobs and possibly $40 million in…
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RV Companies NHTSA’s Weekly Recall List
This week’s recall list from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration includes several RV listings of note. Daimler Vans USA…
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Jan Suwinski Retires from THOR’s Board of Directors
THOR Industries announced that Jan Suwinski is retiring and has resigned from the board of directors after 20 years of…
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Vasatech and US Coating will Become Schattdecor
The Schattdecor Group facilities, Vasatech and US Coating, will officially bear the company name Schattdecor starting Jan. 1, 2021. Until…
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Permatex Rolls Out New Packaging Design
Permatex, a maker of products for automotive maintenance and repair, has started the rollout of newly designed packaging for some…
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Progressive Insurance Chicago Boat Show Canceled
The largest boat show in the Midwest has been canceled due to COVID-19. Scheduled for Jan. 6-10, the Progressive Insurance…
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Winnebago Industries Reports 35 Percent Revenue Jump
Winnebago Industries has announced earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2021, and the company reports a nearly 35 percent…
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Barletta Boats Founder Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalist
Bill Fenech, president and founder of Barletta Pontoon Boats, has been named a national award finalist for the Ernst &…
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Airstream’s Globetrotter 30RB Wins Fast Company Design Award
Airstream has been recognized by Fast Company’s 2020 Innovation by Design Awards for its 2020 Airstream Globetrotter 30 RB (Rear…
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RVIA Supports Biden’s Interior Pick
The RV Industry Association said it congratulates New Mexico Congresswoman Deb Haaland (D-NM-1) on her nomination by President-Elect Biden to…
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Louisville Boat & RV Show Cancelled
The Progressive Insurance Louisville (KY.) Boat, RV & Sportshow, scheduled for Jan. 27-31, 2021, has been cancelled. Organizers posted an…
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Glomex Reignites with New North American Partner
Reinvesting in its business in the Americas, Glomex s.r.l. has partnered with distributor GA Communications. The Baltimore-based company is now…
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Huntkey USA Releases Nature’s Generator Elite
\Huntkey USA announces the release of the Nature’s Generator Elite, a solar generator which features a 3600-watt pure sine wave…
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Virginia Auto Dealers Group Endorses Better Vantage Point
Better Vantage Point has announced the endorsement of the Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association (VIADA). The company called it a…
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Namsung Earns Innovation Award for In-Vehicle Phone Sanitizer
Namsung America announced that it has been named a Consumer Electronics Show 2021 Innovation Awards Honoree for its Utilimedic UV8LED…
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Q3 Boat Registrations Spiked 32%
New-boat registrations in the main powerboat categories increased 32.2 percent over the same period last year, and were up 10…
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AAA Holiday Forecast: At Least Three-Fourths of Americans Staying Home
AAA’s annual year-end holiday forecast finds a dramatic shift in Americans’ travel plans, due in large part to the COVID-19…
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TAXA Announces New, Larger Headquarters
Marking a year of significant growth in the outdoor industry with an uptick in outdoor recreation and rising demand for…
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Letter from RVWA’s Susan Carpenter
The following is a letter from Susan Carpenter, president of the board of directors of the RV Women’s Alliance. What…
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RVIA’s Craig Kirby Chats with Aboutcamp BtoB
RV Industry Association President Craig Kirby recently sat down for an interview with Aboutcamp BtoB magazine, which covers the camping…
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Dometic North America Expands Team
Dometic North America has announced the hiring of its new Director of RVOE, Tom Montague. Montague brings a wealth of…
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Lippert Offers Friction Hinge Kit for Aftermarket
Lippert Components has announced that its Friction Hinge stay-put door technology is now available in an easy-to-install aftermarket kit. The…
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RVDA Con/Expo Content Available Through January
As many dealers enter their winter training season, the RV Dealers Convention/Expo remains on-demand for employees to access until Jan.…
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RV Technical Institute Hiring Director of Education
The RV Technical Institute is currently hiring a director of education to oversee the development and maintenance of the institute’s curriculum…
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Another 850K Filed for Unemployment Last Week
New jobless claims unexpectedly rose for a second straight week, underscoring the strain to the labor market as rising COVID-19…
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NTP-STAG Expo Announces 2021 RV University PRO Speaker Lineup
NTP-STAG has announced the RV University (RVU) Professional Retail Organization (PRO) Education Speaker Lineup for Expo 2021. The event will…
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Lordstown Motors, Camping World Announce Joint Venture
Lordstown Motors Corp. CEO Steve Burns and Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis announced a joint venture between the two companies…
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RVDA Seeks Year-End Donations to Support Learning Center
A year-end donation to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center can be a tax-deductible investment in the professional development of…
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Texas RV Association Endorses National RV Training Academy
The Texas RV Association (TRVA) last week voted to formally endorse training services provided by the National RV Training Academy…
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Outdoorsy Releases 2020 Travel Trend Report
RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace Outdoorsy has released its 2020 Travel Trend report, recapping stats from its record year.…
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JR Products Hires New Regional Sales Manager
JR Products has announced the hiring of Jesse Bieksza as regional sales manager to the southeast territory. Bieksza has vast…
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ORR Showcases LWCF Projects from Across the Outdoor Industry
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable has released the results of its industry-wide Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) collection survey and…
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ARVC Rolls Out Redesigned Camping App
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has introduced its new GoCampingAmerica.com app, available for free download for…
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NMLA Announces New Board and 2021 Officers
The National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA) has announced the results of the association’s recent election for three board seats and…
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Canadian Snowbirds Find Loophole Around Border Closures
Last week, Canadian border officials announced that the land border with the United States, which has been shuttered since March,…
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THOR Reaffirms Commitment to National Forest Foundation
THOR Industries has reaffirmed its multi-year commitment to preserving national forests and grasslands through a partnership with the National Forest…
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RVnGO Recognized by Arizona Innovative Challenge
Arizona-based RVnGO, the free, peer-to-peer online RV rental marketplace, has been recognized by the Arizona Commerce Authority in the Arizona…
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CDK Global Names Eric Guerin CFO
CDK Global said Eric Guerin will join the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer on Jan. 18,…
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RKS Off-Road Unveils Purpose Trailer
California-based RKS Off-Road has announced it will start customer deliveries of its Purpose Trailer in Q1 2021. RKS Off-Road said…
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Kenda Americana Tire and Wheel Supports RVWA’s ‘Drab to Fab’ Project
Americana Tire and Wheel (ATW), Kenda’s distribution arm serving the North American towable trailer, utility, RV, marine and agricultural industries,…
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DLL to Provide Financing to Northern Lite
DLL, global asset finance company for equipment and technology, has partnered with Northern Lite a manufacturer of high quality four-season truck campers. Through…
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Permatex Launches Online Parts and Service Training Portal
Permatex, an innovator in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has recently launched a new online training portal (www.permatextraining.com)…
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Elkhart Passes Ordinance Fining Businesses Non-Compliant with Mask Order
Elkhart, Ind., Common Council passed an ordinance to fine businesses that don’t comply with the county’s mask mandate. The measure…
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FRVTA Donates Funds to Harry Chapin Food Bank
With the economy “breaking down” for many Southwest Florida residents, Region 1 of the statewide Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA)…
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Fraserway RV Gives $7,500 to Local Charities
Alberta, Canada-based Fraserway RV is showing that giving is still possible this holiday season. The company’s Red Deer location presented…
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Cruiser One of 10 Manufacturers Receiving Dealer Satisfaction Awards
Travel trailer and toy hauler manufacturer Cruiser RV has been recognized by the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) as a top…
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Camping World Wraps up Noble RV Acquisition for $2.69 Million
Camping World has finalized its purchase of Noble RV, with the nearby Oronoco, Minn., dealership property selling for $2.69 million.…
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Blue Dog RV Plans January Opening for Newest California Location
Blue Dog RV has announced the targeted opening for their newest site, located in Bakersfield, Calif. “The Blue Dog RV…
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RV Manufacturers Featured on Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has announced its weekly list of recalls. Forest River announced the recall of the…
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KPA COVID Webinar Tuesday
KPA, the RV Dealers Association’s compliance partner, is offering a free COVID-19-related webinar this week. “COVID-19 Winter Safety” will discuss…
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American Guardian Announces 2021 AGWS University F&I Training Schedule
American Guardian Warranty Services, an F&I provider to the RV industry, among others, has announced the 2021 AGWS University F&I…
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DTNA Commits to Carbon Neutral Vehicle Production by 2025
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today announced that its Portland truck manufacturing plant is setting the course for the company’s…
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Water Inc. Introduces New Purification System
Water Inc. has announced it now distributes the Acuva Eco NX-SILVER Water Purification System nationally, offering what it said is…
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WAY Staging Two-Week Open House Event
ELKHART, Ind. – Although the coronavirus has caused the cancellation of several RV industry events this year and forced others…
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LCI Launches Partnership to Provide Mental Health Support for Frontline Workers
Lippert Components is partnering with Goshen Health Foundation, The Foundation of Saint Joseph Health System, and Beacon Health Foundation to…
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RV PRO Seeks Submissions for Best New Aftermarket Products of 2021
This coming March, RV PRO takes a closer look at some of the best new aftermarket products that came to…
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Meyer Distributing Announces San Diego Location
Meyer Distributing announces the opening of its new San Diego location. The location’s cross-dock will have a direct, next-day feed…
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Venture Receives 2020 Quality Circle Awards
Venture RV was recently awarded the 2020 RVDA Quality Circle Award. The announcement was communicated by Chris Andro, chairman of…
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TAXA Expands Overland Editions with TigerMoth and Mantis
TAXA Outdoors, makers of lightweight towables it calls “mobile human habitats,” has expanded its Overland editions with its new Mantis…
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Blue Ox Introducing the TowPro Weight Distributing Hitch
Blue Ox is introducing the TowPro, a value-priced weight distributing hitch with built-in friction sway control for delivery in the…
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RVWA Hosts Virtual Happy Hour
The RV Women’s Alliance is hosting a virtual happy hour this coming Thursday, Dec. 17. “As the year begins to…
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Goshen COVID Fine Ordinance Not Passed After All
Goshen, Ind. city officials Thursday announced that due to a mix-up connected to a rarely used state statute, the ordinance…
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Jobless Report: Another 853,000 Filed for Unemployment Last Week
The following comes from a report on Yahoo! Finance calculating current jobless numbers. Read the full report here. Many more…
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Brown & Brown Announces Acquisition of MAJ Companies
Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, and Sid Vance, the owner of MAJ Companies (“MAJ”), today announced…
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