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‘My Keystone’ App Offers Important Resources to Owners
Keystone RV has launched a new mobile app designed to consolidate key resources to help their owners camp more successfully…
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Truma to Showcase Aventa Rooftop Air Conditioner at Florida RV SuperShow
Truma North America will be showing off their newest product at Tampa’s Florida RV SuperShow. The company said its Truma…
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Winnebago Reincorporates as Minnesota Company
The formerly Iowa-based company has had an executive office in Minnesota since 2016. Minnesota is now home to yet another…
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Fun Town RV Hosts the 5th Annual DFW RV Party Inside AT&T Stadium
Fun Town RV, the largest RV retail chain in Texas, will be bringing the annual DFW RV Party back to…
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Ohio RV Supershow Returning to Cleveland in 2022
The Ohio RV Supershow will be returning to Cleveland. On Wednesday, the Great Lakes Recreational Vehicle Association, promoters of the…
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Jobless Claims Stay Near 52-Year Low
New unemployment claims rose but remained near a 52-year low last week, with the weekly pace of new claims holding…
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Wholesale RV Values Decline Across the Board
Black Book’s most recent monthly report showed declining values of wholesale motorized and towable units. “For the first time in…
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Flow-Rite Hires VP of Sales
Flow-Rite, makers of injection-molded fluid control components for RV, marine and industrial use, has hired Alfred Estrada as its new…
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DexKo Global Acquires The Expediter
DexKo Global, makers of highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary,…
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Firefly Offers Multiplex Training for RV OEMs, Dealerships
Firefly Integrations announced its Firefly Basic Multiplex Training and Firefly Advanced Technical Training offerings. These training programs are open to…
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Workhorse Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Workhorse Group Inc., an American technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective drone-integrated electric vehicles to the last mile…
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Motul Launches Diesel Lubricant Line
Motul, the French oil company founded in 1853, has announced its TEKMA line of heavy-duty lubricants for diesel engines. Formulated…
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KOA Announces New Chief Operating Officers
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has hired Ann Emerson, former Good Sam vice president, as the chief operating officer of KOA…
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Ford to Double F-150 Lightning Production
Ford Motor Co. will double annual production of the F-150 Lightning in Dearborn once again, the automaker said Tuesday. The…
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Windish RV Donates $5,000 to 10 Nonprofit Organizations
Colorado’s Windish RV Center ended 2021 with a focus on charitable support by providing ten $5,000 donations to employee-chosen local…
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RV Manufacturing Quality Focus of Survey
RV PRO has launched its third annual survey on RV manufacturing quality this week. The survey, comprised of 15 questions,…
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Colton RV Enters the Keystone State
Colton RV announced the acquisition of Pocono RV Sales and Service in Wind Gap, Pa., adding brands including Entegra and…
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Go RVing, Black Folks Camp Too Partner on Dealer Education Series
Go RVing has partnered with Earl Hunter Jr., founder of Black Folks Camp Too, on a new dealer education series…
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Way Interglobal Hires New Director of Aftermarket Sales
Way Interglobal continues to strengthen its team by appointing Patrick Hines as its new director of aftermarket sales. Way, makers…
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2022 Jacksonville RV MegaShow Set for Feb. 10-13
The 2022 Jacksonville RV MegaShow, hosted by Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) members in Northeast Florida, will take place Thursday, Feb. 10…
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Air Lift Releases New Lift Kits for Certain Nissan Rogues, Pathfinders
Aftermarket air suspension specialist Air Lift Co. has engineered its debut product – the Air Lift 1000TM – to now…
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NATDA Partnership Introduces New Retirement Program
In partnership with Larchmont/Transamerica, the North American Trailer Dealers Association is unveiling a new retirement plan solution designed to reduce…
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ICON Again Sponsors NASCAR’s Amber Balcaen
Manufacturer and marketer of plastic components for RV’s, ICON Direct, will again be sponsoring professional race car driver Amber Balcaen…
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Distressed Asset Group Gryphon USA Continues Moving Forward
Despite the COVID-19 virus pandemic and the government restrictions on the sale of foreclosed properties in 2021, Ohio based Gryphon…
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Goshen Hospital Officials: Record Number of COVID-19 Deaths Reported in December
The number of patients who died of COVID-19 at Goshen Hospital in December was 25, the highest number of patients…
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Job Openings Reach 10.6M in November
Demand for workers in the U.S. remained historically elevated in November, with job openings holding near a record high amid…
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The Haugen RV Group Adds to Portfolio
Salt Lake City-based dealership group the Haugen RV Group has announced its purchase of Crater Lake RV in Klamath Falls,…
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RV and Marine Storage Company Signs Deal to Fund its Expansion
Recreational Realty LLC, an owner, operator and developer of specialized RV and marine storage facilities, announced a joint venture of…
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NY AG Secures Settlements for Consumers Against Two RV Stores
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced agreements with the former and current owners of two RV dealerships in…
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Indiana Trailer Salesman Admits to More Than $900K in Thefts
The Elkhart (Ind.) Truth reports about a story involving theft that has finally come to a conclusion after a multi-year…
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Forest River, KZRV, Cruiser, Heartland and Jayco on This Week’s NHTSA Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued its weekly list of vehicular recalls, and several RV companies are featured.…
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Pittsburgh RV Show Set for Jan. 8 – 16
The Pittsburgh RV Show – which claims to be the longest-running indoor RV show in the nation – will celebrate…
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This World’s Most Expensive RV was Once Owned by Will Smith
The automobile section of the Hindustan Times recently featured this tricked-out RV formerly owned by the well-known Hollywood actor. This…
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Sponsored Content: Duo Form Debuts Universal Shower Kit
Duo Form, manufacturer of plastic components for RVs based in Edwardsburg, Mich., known for being the most experienced RV bath…
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2021: A Year for the Record Books
While many industries will happily slam the door on what was an uncertain year at best, the RV industry in…
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RV Retailer Wraps Up Year with 52 Acquisitions
Florida-based RV Retailer finishes out 2021 having purchased 52 dealerships, the most recent in Arkansas and Missouri. In early December…
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Business Insider: RV Purchase Trends Are Changing
RVing isn’t just for retirees anymore: Millennials and Gen Zers are making life on the road cool again. And this…
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Obit: Gaylord Rowe, Former Winnebago Dealer
Gaylord G. Rowe, 84, formerly of Ellenburg Depot, N.Y., and Ocala, Fla., passed away on Dec. 28. He was born…
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Lippert Volunteers Help Build Furniture
A handful of volunteers from Lippert’s Plant 85 used their assembly skills to support Bashor Children’s Home in Goshen, Ind.…
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Patrick Industries Partners Spread Holiday Cheer
Companies in the Elkhart, Ind., area that supply Patrick Industries teamed up to deliver hundreds of toys to Beacon Children’s…
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Indiana’s Governor, AG Battle Over COVID Facts and Disinformation
In a Wednesday press conference, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb fired back at recent comments from Attorney General Todd Rokita questioning…
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Report: Fewer Than Expected File New Unemployment Claims
First-time unemployment filings fell by 8,000 claims from the previous week’s reading, marking the second lowest print during the pandemic…
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Sun Outdoors Acquires LSI – Jellystone Park’s Franchisor
Michigan-based Sun Outdoors, which owns more than a dozen Jellystone Park franchise locations, has acquired Jellystone Park’s franchisor, Leisure Systems…
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Industry Consultant Ellingson Joins ‘RVing in New England’
Long-time RV industry consultant Sandy Ellingson will be the guest on tonight’s edition of “RVing in New England.” Hosted by…
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Allison Transmission Recognized for Supplier Quality by Daimler Truck North America
Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial vehicles, has been named a…
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A Class B Like No Other
(There’s vanlife, and then there’s life on the road for this couple, who have taken van modifications to a whole…
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ICYMI: Lemonis Joins Sandwich Franchise as a Partner
Earlier this month, the Chairman and CEO of Camping World, Marcus Lemonis made news completely unrelated to either his RV…
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U.S. Trade Deficit Hits a Record in November
The U.S. trade deficit in goods mushroomed to a record in November as imports surged and exports slipped. The goods…
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Report: Number of U.S. Home Sales Fell in November
The number of houses going under contract in the U.S. fell in November following a sharp gain the previous month,…
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RVIA Unveils ‘Best of 2021’ Story Lineup
As 2021 comes to a wrap, the RV Industry Association is revisiting the chapter in industry history that was respectfully…
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Florida RV SuperShow Returns in 2022
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) will hold its annual RV SuperShow in Tampa on Jan. 19-23. The event will…
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Alabama RV Dealer Awarded Grant for New Site, Touts 130 Jobs
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $1 million to bring new business to the city of Heflin and create…
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Obit: Elkhart Distributor Founder Charles Kline Dies
Charles “Charlie” W. Kline, 79, of Middlebury, Ind., passed away peacefully Dec. 26 at his home in Middlebury. Kline founded…
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WordPress CEO Mounts SpaceX Satellite on His RV
Matt Mullenweg, the founder and CEO of WordPress and its parent firm, Automattic, recently touted his discovery of how to…
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CDC Cuts Isolation Time for Positive COVID Cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has cut the amount of time it recommends people should isolate after…
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Lazydays CEO William Murnane Steps Down
Lazydays Holdings announced Thursday that William Murnane is stepping down as its chairman and chief executive officer, as the RV…
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Chassis Makers on Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued its weekly recall list, and three chassis makers are on the list.…
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NRVTA Appoints National Sales Manager to Boost Recruitment
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today announced Gerald Ewing has joined the staff as national sales manager. Ewing will…
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XLerate Group Plans to Buy America’s Auto Auction
Vehicle auction and remarketing company XLerate Group said recently that it signed an agreement to acquire America’s Auto Auction, another major auction…
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THOR Makes Moves Toward EV RVing
THOR Industries is heading full force toward electric vehicle (EV) RVing in the towable market, which RV Travel said is…
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Scrubblade Enters Automotive Performance Aftermarket
Scrubblade, a manufacturer of windshield wipers based in Temecula, Calif., has signed Birmingham, Ala.-based AllPro Distributing – a warehouse distributor…
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Jacksonville’s RV One Superstores to Host Jan. 7 Grand Opening
RV One Superstores of Jacksonville, Fla., said in a newspaper ad Dec. 26 it will hold a grand opening of…
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Fraserway RV Donates $5K to Reach ‘Gift of Speech’ Campaign
Reach Child and Youth Development Society had visitors with glad tidings for their holiday appeal last week, the Delta Optimist…
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THOR Industries to Roll Out New Technology at January Tampa Show
THOR Industries announced the execution of a binding memorandum of understanding with Germany’s ZF Friedrichshafen AG, which outlines the parties’…
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Cortes Campers Receives $1.15M in Purchase Orders from Two States
Cortes Campers, a division of the US Lighting Group, received purchase orders of $1,155,000 from its new distributors in Oregon…
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Rolling Art You Can Live In
Custom RVs debut all kinds of special touches, especially when it comes to this old charter bus – which Motor1.com…
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Indiana Business Leaders Urge Preparation for OSHA Vaccine Mandate
A federal appeals court has reinstated the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate for companies with 100 or more…
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The 10 Most Popular Publicly Owned Places for RV Camping
The Pantagraph, a daily newspaper serving parts of Illinois and Indiana, takes a look at some favorite RVing spots. Still…
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Lippert’s CEO Ensures Santa Visits South Bend Nonprofit
During the holiday season, many companies are looking to give back – and such is the case for Lippert, whose…
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NTP-STAG Expo Announces 2022 RV University PRO Speaker Lineup
NTP-STAG announced the RV University (RVU) Professional Retail Organization (PRO) Education Speaker Lineup for its Expo 2022, to be held…
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RVIA’s Craig Kirby Issues Holiday Message
RVIA President and CEO Craig Kirby penned this message for the organization’s membership and all those within the RV industry.…
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THOR Industries Announces $250M Share Buyback Authorization
THOR Industries announced that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $250 million of its common…
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Flow-Rite Expands in Europe
Flow-Rite has established an office in the United Kingdom to support its growing European market opportunities, according to Todd Hart,…
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Cummins and Sinopec Officially Launch Joint Green Hydrogen Effort
Cummins and China Petrochemical Corp. – known as “Sinopec Group” – announced the formation of a 50/50 joint venture, Cummins…
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Performance Brokerage Services Offers New Dealership Valuation Guide
RV Dealers Association associate member Performance Brokerage Services is offering its new guide, “A Roadmap to Buying or Selling an…
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Fun N Sun Owner Looking Forward to Retirement
The Ludington, Mich., Daily News wrote the following about Dennis Grossenbacher, who has spent more than half a century as…
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NATDA Supports Injured Service Members with Wounded Warrior Project Partnership
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) said it is committed to supporting the nation’s wounded veterans through Wounded Warrior…
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November Shipment Numbers Add to Highest-Ever Yearly Total
Results for the RV Industry Association’s November 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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DRV Luxury Suites Launches Mobile Consumer App
Luxury fifth wheel and toy hauler manufacturer, DRV Luxury Suites launches MyDRV, a new consumer focused mobile app, which helps…
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HitchFire Introduces New Propane RV Kit
HitchFire has introduced a brand-new RV Kit allowing users to hook up a Forge 15 Grill or Ultimate Grill Station…
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U.S. EPA Finalizes Tougher New Vehicle Emissions Requirements
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday finalized new vehicle emissions requirements through 2026 that reverse former President Donald Trump’s rollback…
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New Atlas Ranks Top 2021 Electric Camper Concepts
The website New Atlas has culled from multiple sources to rank this year’s top electric campers. With only a slow…
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California’s RV Generators Ban: A Closer Look
In October, California stunned landscapers and homeowners with proposed legislation to ban the sale of new small off-road engines. But the legislation…
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Elkhart-Area Unemployment Rate at a Trickle
All but a fraction of those in Elkhart County, Ind., looking for work are finding it, the Indiana Department of…
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Camping World’s Lemonis Makes Surprise Visit to NYC Food Bank, Donates $1.5M
Marcus Lemonis, the entrepreneur, TV personality, CEO and chairman of the board of Camping World, made a surprise in-person visit…
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Bank of the West Acquired by BMO Financial Group
BMO Financial Group and its indirect wholly-owned Chicago-based subsidiary, BMO Harris Bank N.A., today signed a definitive agreement with BNP…
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US Lighting Group and Cortes Campers Welcomes New International Distributor
US Lighting Group and its division Cortes Campers signed an international distributor agreement for an exclusive territory with Pik-A-Dilly RV…
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Freightliner, Mercedes-Benz and Winnebago Among this Week’s Recalls
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued its weekly recall list, and RV chassis makers and an RV manufacturer…
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New Survey Shows RV Owners’ Changing Age Average
RV sales have boomed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, especially from first-time buyers interested in investing in life on the road.…
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Two Indiana Bus Assembly Plants to Close, Costing 190 Jobs
A British bus maker plans to close two bus assembly plants in northern Indiana early next year, costing nearly 200…
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AutoEvolution Reviews Tiffin’s Land Yacht, the Zephyr
(AutoEvolution decided to turn one of its editors loose on a top-of-the-line Class A from Tiffin, the Zephyr.) You’ve managed…
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RVDA Convention/Expo Contents Being Offered Online
The presentations and seminars that took place at the 2021 RV Dealer Association’s Convention/Expo will be made open to the…
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Survey: Camping Most Popular in These States
A new report by Outdoorsy looked at the U.S. states where camping has grown in popularity the most over the…
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Global M&A Activity Smashes All-Time Records in 2021
Global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity shattered all-time records in 2021, comfortably erasing the high-water mark that was set nearly…
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Kentucky RV Dealer Files $1.3M in Fake Payroll Loans, Pleads Guilty
A Lexington, Ky., RV dealer pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal conspiracy charge, admitting he filed $1.3 million in fake…
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Winnebago Posts Record Revenues, RV Market Gains in Fiscal 2022 Q1
Winnebago Industries today posted record revenues and RV market share gains in the company’s fiscal 2022 first quarter report. Revenues…
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Canadian RV Dealer Group Adds New Ontario Location
Canada’s Leisure Days RV Group today announced its acquisition of Bella Vista RV Centre, located in Oro Medonte, Ontario, just…
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Jayco Presents Prestigious Award to Hilltop Camper and RV
In a ceremony on Nov. 22, Jayco presented its most prestigious dealer honor, the Founders’ Award, to Hilltop Camper and…
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Industrial Finishes & Systems Acquires California Location
Industrial Finishes & Systems, a distributor of automotive paint, equipment and supplies, has acquired S&H Car Color, based in Seaside,…
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Elwell, Tiffin Motorhomes Add Standard Timberline System in ‘22 Cahaba
Elwell Corp. and Tiffin Motorhomes announced the integration of the Timberline heating system as a standard in Tiffin’s Class B…
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