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KZ, Venture Win Quality Circle Awards
KZ RV and Venture RV, a division of KZ, recently both received the coveted Quality Circle Award based on the…
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General RV, Jones Technical Institute Partner on RV Tech Training
General RV Center and Jones Technical Institute (also known as J-Tech), based in Jacksonville, Florida, have joined forces to train…
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ROUTE 66 RV Network Shares Goals at 20th Annual Rally
The Route 66 RV Network gathered recently for its 20th annual ROUTE 66 Rally in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The three-day…
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RVDA Con/Expo Touts Many First-Time Exhibitors
The 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will include 21 companies that will be exhibiting for the first time, organizers announced. In…
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Solo Stove to Debut Float at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Solo Stove, a home and outdoor lifestyle brand within Solo Brands, said for the first time it will be participating…
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RV Manufacturer/Brands Spotlighted in Annual DSI Awards
Sixteen RV manufactures and brands have earned Quality Circle Awards for achieving the highest scores in the association’s 29th Annual…
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nuCamp’s Owner to Embark on 1,883-Mile Charity Bike Ride
Jesse Mullet, the owner of nuCamp and an avid cyclist, is embarking on an extraordinary journey known as the “Waterfalls…
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Registration Open for 2024 RVIA Leadership Conference
Registration is now open for the RV Industry Association’s 2024 Leadership Conference scheduled for March 5-7, 2024, in Bonita Springs,…
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RV Dealers Association Announces Staff Changes
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has announced the following staff changes. RVDA’s Director of Finance Hank Fortune has announced his retirement effective…
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Grote Bringing New Smart Trailer System to Trucking Convention
When Grote Industries appears at the American Trucking Association’s annual convention in Austin this weekend, the company will demonstrate the…
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ARVC Young Professionals to Stage Event at OHCE2023
The National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (National ARVC) Young Professionals group, with support from Leavitt Recreation and Hospitality…
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Report: Inflation’s 3.7% September Increase Matched August
Inflation moderated in September as energy price increases eased from the previous month and used car prices continued to decline,…
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Truma Offers System Training for RVTI Level 3 Certification
Truma North America, a partner of the RV Technical Institute (RVTI), is now one of the first component suppliers to…
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Intellitec Named Among Top 50 ‘Companies to Watch’ in Florida
Intellitec Products was named among the top 50 second-stage companies in Florida selected as 13th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to…
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Formal Complaint Targets Unfair Aluminum Practices
The Aluminum Extruders Council and United Steelworkers have made a formal complaint about unfair practices in the aluminum industry, the RV Industry…
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Aliner Initiative Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
A-frame camper manufacturer Aliner hosted a company-wide “Pink Out” day on Oct. 2 to kick off its month-long support of…
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Easy Access Debuts Aluminum Work Platform
British Columbia, Canada-based Easy Access Industrial Design introduced its new aluminum RV rooftop work platform system. The 8-foot-long platform comes in…
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Workshop Spotlights How to Strengthen a Service Shop
Consultant Valerie Ziebron will show the difference between a shop that scrapes by and one that is profitable during a…
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Tonight: RVing in New England Hosts Best-Selling Authors
The weekly Facebook Live show “RVing in New England” invited podcast creators and authors Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi back for…
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Meyer Distributing Acquires AIM Wholesale
Meyer Distributing has acquired all the assets of Phoenix-based AIM Wholesale Inc. Meyer Distributing has 94 locations nationwide and more…
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EduSynch and RVTI Partner to Strengthen Online Testing Security
EduSynch, an online assessment and exam security solutions provider, has formed a strategic partnership with the RV Technical Institute (RVTI).…
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RVIA Task Force Endorses Model Year Recommendation
Three years ago, the RV Industry Association’s board of directors approved a voluntary, recommended best practice on RV model year…
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RVDA Workshop to Focus on Boosting Customers’ IQs
Training and RV experts Walter Burns V and Jeremiah Shelton will deliver a workshop during the 2023 RV Dealer Convention/Expo…
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Alliance RV Renews Sponsorship of RV Unplugged
As the reality show “RV Unplugged” is set to return for its second season, Alliance RV has once again signed…
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Replay: RVIA Webinar on EV Charging Infrastructure
The RV Industry Association hosted a webinar last Wednesday, Oct. 4, discussing the industry’s EV Charging Infrastructure Initiative. RVIA has…
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Ep. 69 – RVDA’s Phil Ingrassia Deals it Straight
The RV industry is, at its heart, about helping people have fun. For the vast majority of RV buyers, a…
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General RV Center Rolls Up Sleeves to Clean Up Detroit
General RV Center team members rolled up their sleeves recently to make a difference in the city of Detroit through…
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Amerimax for Mobility Has New Owner
Amerimax Fabricated Products has been acquired by a private investment group that owns companies in multiple industries – including Euramax…
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Lance Camper to Hold First Factory Open House
Lance Camper, a REV Group company, is holding its first ever factory open house from Friday, Oct. 13 to Sunday,…
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Nationwide United Auto Transport Expands RV Camper Transport Services
Nationwide United Auto Transport said it is significantly expanding its RV and travel trailer transport division and has hired 100…
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RV-Related Recalls for the Week
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued its weekly list of vehicular recalls, and several of them this week…
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’Tis the Season: Pumpkin-Bombing an RV in the Cowboy State
Given Wyoming is the least-populated state in the union, it’s quite possible you were not in attendance for the recent…
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RVDA’s Phil Ingrassia on This Week’s Podcast
The second Tuesday of the month tomorrow means a new episode of In Tow with RV PRO, and this week’s…
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Jayco to Evaluate ‘Pilot Connected’ RV Systems
The Jayco family of companies said it is preparing to pilot a GPS-based connected vehicle system powered by Jayco’s parent…
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Hopkins Buys Towing Equipment Company
Emporia, Kansas-based Hopkins Towing Solutions announced that it has acquired Hayes Towing Electronics, a trailer brake control company located in…
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AEONrv Unveils Newest Model
AEONrv, manufacturer of what it calls the first true all-season, electric cabin, off-road-capable, high-tech and modern recreational vehicle, today announced…
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RVDA Con/Expo Hotel Rates End Oct. 10
Dealers and other interested attendees who have not yet booked rooms in Las Vegas for the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo…
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Manufacturing Day Encourages Career Variety
The Goshen News reports on Manufacturing Day, Oct. 6, an annual nationwide event meant to draw attention to possible careers…
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New Jobs in September Double Expected Numbers
The U.S. economy added 336,000 jobs in September, highlighting concern that the labor market isn’t cooling as fast as the…
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Dragonfly Energy Claims Tech Milestone Achievement
Dragonfly Energy said it has successfully dry-deposited LiFePO4 cathode electrodes at scale using the company’s patented battery manufacturing processes. The…
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NTP-STAG Names Katz New VP of Sales
Distributor NTP-STAG announced that Specialty Segment Vice President of Sales, Fred Petrivelli, will retire after 13 years with the company,…
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Grand Design Adds Lippert Anti-Lock Braking on Imagine Trailers
Grand Design RV said it will now be installing the Lippert Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) on its Imagine and Imagine…
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Ember Boasts New Overland Series 240TKR
Ember Recreational Vehicles unveiled what it said is its most innovative Overland Series floor plan to date, the 240TKR, a…
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Heartland Partners to Debut New A/C System
New for the 2024 model year, Heartland RVs introduced the Trio Airflow A/C System across select models. Designed by RV…
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InterMotive Announces New Engineering Manager
InterMotive Vehicle Controls said it is proud to announce that Erin West has been promoted to the position of engineering…
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Report: Wholesale RV Prices a Mixed Bag
With autumn officially making its presence felt in many parts of North America, wholesale RV values are up or down,…
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Airxcel to Host 10th Annual Product Showcase
Airxcel will host its 10th annual Product Showcase Oct. 18-19 at the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Indiana. The…
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ARCO Regulator Wins IBEX Innovation Award
ARCO, a manufacturer of marine and RV engine parts and energy products, announced that its Zeus High Energy Alternator Regulator…
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Walex Introduces Six New Cleaning Products
Walex Products Co., a manufacturer of sanitation products, said it has launched six new premium cleaning products for the RV/marine…
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ARVC Expecting Largest Expo Ever in November
The 2023 Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE) Expo is just over a month away, and organizers say it will…
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Kampgrounds of America Recognized as Top 400 Franchise
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced the brand’s inclusion in the prestigious Franchise Times Top 400 ranking for 2023. Ranked 125…
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Obituary: Dan Pearson, Former RVDA Board Chairman, Has Died
Dan Pearson, owner of PleasureLand RV Centers, headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota, has died, the RV Dealers Association said Tuesday.…
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Storyteller Overland Delivers Upgraded Mode Class B Lineup
Alabama-based Storyteller Overland officially unveiled its list of new features and upgrades for its Mode Class B RV adventure van…
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Lippert Leadership Partners With Detroit’s Life Remodeled
In collaboration with the Detroit-based nonprofit Life Remodeled, Lippert said it will have a chance to extend its community outreach…
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Coleman-Mach Marks Milestone for 9M A/C Units Built
Coleman-Mach, an Airxcel brand, hit a major milestone with the production of its 9 millionth AC unit. The company held…
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SuperSprings International Bolsters Leadership Team
SuperSprings International, a manufacturer and innovator of suspension solutions for RVs, trucks and automobiles, announced a strategic enhancement to its…
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Truma Brings Saphir Air Conditioner to North America
Truma North America has added a new air conditioner to its North American system offerings: the Truma Saphir. The Saphir…
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GoCamp Launches New Technology
GoCamp introduced new technology for camper van rentals, capitalizing on the continued growth of the outdoor adventure sector. GoCamp’s unique…
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Job Openings Increase in August, To Fed’s Dismay
The number of open jobs in the U.S. increased in August, raising questions of whether the job market is cooling…
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Tom Kline: NASA Makes a Good Role Model
Dealer consultant Tom Kline, owner of Better Vantage Point, is on the road again, and this month’s post is from…
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MARVAC Hosting 34th Annual Fall Detroit RV & Camping Show
The Michigan Association of RVs and Campgrounds (MARVAC) presents the 34th annual Fall Detroit RV & Camping Show beginning this…
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Airstream App Integrates With Apple CarPlay
Airstream said that its Airstream Smart Control connected vehicle app will soon be available in Apple CarPlay, enhancing the RV…
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Shyft Group, Rush Enterprises Partner to Deliver Blue Arc EVs
The Shyft Group has finalized an agreement with Rush Enterprises, which operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in…
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Let’s Go Aero Builds New Style eBike Rack
Let’s Go Aero has introduced the new V-Lectric Folding Rack, or VFR for short – an e-motorbike carrier that offers…
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Featured RVs on This Week’s NHTSA Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration released its weekly vehicular recall list, and the follow RV companies were named. Winnebago…
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Cummins Secures Key Supply Chain Piece
Cummins said its Cummins Emission Solutions has completed its acquisition of two Faurecia commercial vehicle manufacturing plants and their related…
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Campers Unlimited Opens Second Alabama Location
Founded in Gadsden, Alabama, in 2009, Campers Unlimited said it is thrilled to open a second location in Oxford, about…
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Firefly Reservations Joins National ARVC as a Select Partner
he National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC) has partnered with Firefly Reservations, a provider of reservation management…
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Society of Certified RV Professionals Recognizes Recent Grads
The Society of Certified RV Professionals said it is pleased to recognize seven individuals from six participating dealerships who earned…
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Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Sees Slowest Monthly Gain Since 2020
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation metric grew at its slowest pace on a monthly basis since late 2020 during August,…
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ORR President Speaks Out Against Government Shutdown
Jessica Wahl Turner, president of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, urged lawmakers on Capitol Hill to consider the negative effects a…
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Grote Industries to Receive Innovation Excellence Award
The Indiana Manufacturers Association will host the Indiana Manufacturers Hall of Fame Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 18, where Grote Industries,…
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Go RVing Report Finds Female RVers on the Rise
The September 2023 Trends report from Go RVing takes note of the increase in female RV ownership and the continued…
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Jayco Presents Annual Founders Award
During its 2023 Dealer Homecoming Event in Las Vegas, Jayco presented its most prestigious award to Terrytown RV of Grand…
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Cummins, Partners Inch Closer to Bringing Natural Gas Engine to Market
Phoenix-based Knight Transportation, part of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings and the industry’s largest full truckload company, said it has been successfully…
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RVshare, Grounded Partner on Electric RV Rental Program
RVshare has debuted a new partnership with electric RV startup, Grounded, to bring a pioneering electric RV rental program to…
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Power Supplier ARCO Launches New Alternator Regulator
ARCO has announced a new line of high-energy products, starting with the ARCO Zeus High-Energy Alternator Regulator. Zeus is the…
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New RVIA Board Members Have Been Chosen
Voting for the 2024 RV Industry Association board of directors election closed on Monday, and the final results are in.…
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Tonight: RVing in New England Hosts Descend on Open House
The intrepid hosts of the weekly Facebook live show “RVing in New England” left the chowder and crab cakes behind…
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Thibert Partners with Laboratoire Hygienex on 3 RV Maintenance Brands
Thibert, a distributor of RV accessories, has entered an exclusive partnership with Canada’s Laboratoire Hygienex for the RV Boss, Magic…
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Con/Expo Workshop to Cover Lead Generation, Customer Retention
RV industry veteran and Sobel University President Jered Sobel will lead a workshop at the RV Dealers Convention/Expo in November…
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From $7K to $400K, Hundreds of RVs Expected at Michigan Camping Show
Hundreds of RVs – ranging in price from $6,995 to $400,000 – will be on display at an upcoming Michigan…
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Maxxsonics to Attend 2023 IBEX Show
Maxxsonics will be attending the 2023 IBEX Show Oct. 3 – 5 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida.…
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Kampgrounds of America Executive Assistant Receives Leadership Award
Tonia Wiseman was presented with the prestigious Leadership Award at the Pacific Northwest Admin Awards in Seattle, Washington. Wiseman is…
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THOR’s Earnings Reflect ‘Down-Cycle’ Period, but CEO is Optimistic
Reflecting a dramatically changed landscape from a year ago, THOR Industries reported net sales in the 2023 fiscal fourth quarter…
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Grand Design RV’s Reflection Debuts its Budget-Conscious ‘100 Series’
Grand Design RV announced its latest innovation within its Reflection brand lineup – the 100 Series, a more budget-friendly fifth…
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Heartland RVs Intros New Fifth Wheel, the Corterra
Heartland RVs has introduced its new mid-tier fifth wheel model, the Corterra, just in time for Open House. Named for…
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Storyteller Overland Delivers Class C Adventure Truck
Alabama-based Storyteller Overland used Open House in Elkhart, Indiana, this week to unveil its new Class C adventure truck, called…
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Truma Systems Featured on Revamped Off Grid Trailers Model
Truma announced that one of its OEM partners, Off Grid Trailers, is rolling out two completely redesigned overland camping trailers:…
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RVIA Schedules EV Charging Webinar
The RV Industry Association has scheduled a webinar the first week of October titled “EV Webinar: Pull-Thru Charging is Critical…
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KOA Pledges Continued Support for Corporate Social Responsibility
Kampgrounds of America renewed its dedication to corporate social responsibility (CSR) through the recent submission of its 2023 Outdoor CEO…
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Ep. 68 – Jon Mulder of Volta Power Systems: The Future is Electric
EV technology continues to evolve, and Volta Power Systems is among the companies pushing for its increased adoption into the RV…
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RV Shipments Down 45% for Year
Results for the RV Industry Association’s August 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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Thor Motor Coach Launches the Ultimate Camper Vans for Off-Roading
Thor Motor Coach is showing off what it calls its latest camper van innovations at Dealer Open House in Elkhart,…
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REV Rec Group on Hand at Open House
REV Recreation Group said it had a very strong showing at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania. “We had…
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Ember RV Introduces E-Series
Ember Recreational Vehicles has introduced the new E-Series, what it calls a lightweight-laminated, price-conscious travel trailer, on the first day…
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TAXA Outdoors Shows ’24 Lineup at Open House
TAXA Outdoors, makers of lightweight, garageable adventure vehicles, is participating in Open House this year in Elkhart, Indiana. It started…
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Open House 2023: Slideshow, Day One
Open House returns to Elkhart, Indiana, this week, as RV dealers from all over the country will descend on the…
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Panel on Cash Flow Mgt. Slated for RVDA Con/Expo
A panel of finance management experts from Moss Adams will provide guidance on effective cash flow management and floorplan financing…
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KOA Becomes VetFran Member
Kampgrounds of America, the company known as KOA, is excited to announce its recent designation as a VetFran member, reinforcing…
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