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Elkhart Job Fair Reveals a Severe Shortage of Workers
About 50 job seekers attended a state-sponsored job fair over the weekend – compared with about 40 companies offering hundreds…
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Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing Announces In-Person Dealer Show Updates
Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing will return to hosting in-person shows later this year. The distributor, a subsidiary of Brunswick Corp.,…
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Gulf Stream, Airstream, Shyft Group, Forest River, Vanleigh on Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has released its weekly recall list featuring the following RV companies. Gulf Stream Coach…
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Forrest Street Partners Acquires Second Alabama RV Park
Forrest Street Partners, a boutique real estate investment firm headquartered in Georgia, now owns two RV parks in Alabama, after…
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Market Study for Tow Bars is Released
A new business intelligence report released by HTF Market Intelligence titled “Global Automotive Tow Bars Market Research Report with Opportunities…
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South Carolina Getting Large New RV Dealership
RVs of all shapes and sizes are selling big all over the country. There are some options locally and it…
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RV Tech Week Ahead in Canada
The RV Dealers Association of Canada announces RV Tech Week, June 1 – 8. RV Tech Week is celebrated annually that week…
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Tuesday is Podcast Day
The fourth Tuesday of the month means another new edition of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast goes live,and…
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Northside Family RV and Make-A-Wish Made a Dream Come True Saturday
Lexington, Ky.’s Northside Family RV this past weekend held a special event for a nine-year-old boy from nearby Evansville, Ind.…
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Thor Motor Coach Rolls Out Class A Upgrades
Thor Motor Coach has unveiled upgrades to its Class A lineup that it said focuses “on families of all sizes,…
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US Lighting Group Forming RV Electronics Division
The US Lighting Group has announced plans to form a new division, RVtronix. The new division will design, manufacture, and…
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Winnebago Releases Video Tour of New Solis Pocket
Earlier this week Winnebago introduced its new Solis Pocket campervan, which a lot of people had been anticipating. The company…
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Oracle Lighting Third-Fastest Growing Company in Metro New Orleans
Oracle Lighting, makers of LED solutions for the automotive/12 volt, RV, powersports, marine, and motorcycle markets, has announced it was…
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Caravan Salon Scheduled for Late August
The 60th staging of Caravan Salon, Europe’s leading trade fair for motorhomes, caravans and equipment, will take place from Aug. 28…
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Plastics M&A Market Recovering in 2021
Plastics play a big role in RV manufacturing. Here’s how one magazine views the health of that industry in 2021.…
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CEO: 20K Reservations for Ford F-150 Lightning
CNET examines the historic unveiling of Ford’s new all-electric F-150 this week. Looks like Ford’s got a decent crowd of…
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One of the Largest Black-Owned RV Resorts Opening June 1
Nathan and Alicia Lawson are on schedule to open their Time Away RV Resort on June 1, fulfilling their dream…
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SBA Launches Webinar Series for Small Business Recovery
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the nonprofit Public Private Strategies Institute will launch a new regional webinar series, “Getting Back on Track:…
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TMC Introduces Two Compact Campervans
Thor Motor Coach has introduced two small campervans, the Rize and the Scope. The pair come in two different floor…
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REV Recreation Group Debuts Dealer Marketing Hub
REV Recreation Group has announced the launch of a digital marketing hub for its dealers. The hub will support RRG’s…
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Dometic Acquires Front Runner Vehicle Outfitters
Dometic announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Front Runner Vehicle Outfitters, a South Africa-based, global provider…
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RVWA Names Jessica Rider as Managing Director
The RV Women’s Alliance Board of Directors has hired Jessica Rider to be the nonprofit’s new managing director. “Jessica is…
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Upcoming RVIA Webinars Highlight New Buyers and RoadSigns Forecast
A members-only webinar from the RV Industry Association is being presented next week entitled, “2020 RV Buyers: Insights & Motivations.”…
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Derema Group to Represent PowerMax Nationally
Derema Group, a national sales and marketing agency in the RV, marine and outdoor markets, has announced that PowerMax has…
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Senator Pushes 7-Year GSP Renewal Bill
The RV Industry Association’s Government Affairs Committee keeps close watch on legislation at the state and federal level that would…
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Custom Plastics Molder Adding 100+ Jobs
20/20 Custom Molded Plastics, a custom injection molder of high- and low-pressure plastics products, has announced plans to expand Bluffton,…
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Jobless Claims Again Fall to New Pandemic-Era Low
Workers filing for new unemployment benefits fell to a new pandemic-era low in the latest week, hitting their lowest levels…
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Blog: Optimizing Your Service Department Using Automation: Payments and Approvals
The following is the third of a three-part blog series from Frank Tamburrini, president and general manager at Integrated Dealer Systems.…
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Dometic Acquires Australia’s Enerdrive
Dometic has entered into an agreement to acquire Enerdrive, an Australian-based provider of mobile power products for the outdoor market.…
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SylvanSport GO Added to RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum Exhibit
SylvanSport, the Brevard, N.C.-based maker of trailers and camping gear, has announced it is honored to add its GO camping…
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Griffin Trailer Adds ASA Electronics in Trailers
Griffin Trailer is the latest trailer manufacturer to offer ASA Electronics’ iN∙Command Control Systems for Trailers. iN∙Command for Trailers is…
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BMPRO Finding Success in America with ProSmart
Australia-based BMPRO said its expansion into the U.S. market has been successful, particularly for its new ProSmart product. ProSmart is…
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Harvest Hosts Study Offers Summer Travel Forecast
Harvest Hosts, a membership program giving RVers access to unique camping options, has revealed the results of its newest study…
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weBoost Named Official Cell Signal Booster of Subaru Motorsports USA
weBoost, providers of cellular signal amplifier technology, has announced it has been named the official cell signal booster partner of…
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ARVC Awards of Excellence Nominations Open
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) is once again looking forward to an in-person Outdoor Hospitality Conference…
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CRVA Reports 60% Increase in Wholesale Imports
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association reports that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the 1st quarter totaled 13,852 units, compared…
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Blue Dog Donates RV to Montana Make-A-Wish Child
The Montana Make-A-Wish Foundation granted a Flathead Valley 7-year-old with a camper to spend more time with family comfortably. “So,…
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Blog: Optimizing Your Service Department Using Automation: Data Entry
The following is the second of a three-part blog series from Frank Tamburrini, president and general manager at Integrated Dealer…
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Survey Finds 56M People Plan to RV This Summer
A recent survey of 180 million leisure travelers, commissioned by the RV Industry Association and conducted by Cairn Consulting, found…
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Exhibitor Information Now Available for 2021 RV Dealers Con/Expo
RVDA said it is looking forward to welcoming its members back for in-person continuing education and networking at the 2021…
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Nominations Open for Lifetime Achievement Award in the RV Aftermarket
Nominations are now open for the Jim Barker Lifetime Achievement Award. Given to one individual each year who has contributed…
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Blue Dog RV Expanding Washington Dealership
Blue Dog RV has announced the acquisition of the Speck/Hyundai facility in Pasco, Wash. The auto dealership shares a fence…
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IDS Partners with CallSource to Improve Lead Tracking
Integrated Dealer Systems, a dealership software provider, has partnered with CallSource, a leader in call tracking and analytics, to deliver…
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CBS: RV Sales Booming, Leading to Shortages
This past weekend the CBS Evening News turned a spotlight on the RV industry, examining the struggles some dealers are…
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Cummins’ Stock Highlighted in Analyst’s Report
Shares of Cummins Inc. rose toward a third straight gain Monday, after BofA Securities analyst Ross Gilardi said it’s time…
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Could There Be a Truce on Tariffs?
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo; Ambassador Katherine Tai, the U.S. Trade Representative; and European Commission executive vice president Valdis Dombrovskis appear…
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CTEK CS FREE Awarded Auto Express Product of the Year
CTEK, a global brand in vehicle charging solutions, has been awarded the Auto Express product of the year for its…
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Outdoorsy Taps Backcountry as Official Gear and Adventurer Guide
Outdoorsy, the online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, and Backcountry, the online specialty retailer of outdoor gear and clothing, have…
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Blog: Optimizing Your Service Department Using Automation: Communication
The following is the first of a three-part blog series from Frank Tamburrini, president and general manager at Integrated Dealer…
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Keystone Debuts Arcadia Trailer Floorplan
Keystone Arcadia is expanding the brand’s appeal to an even broader group of RV buyers with the introduction of its…
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Winnebago Unveils New Solis Pocket Campervan
Winnebago has unveiled a new addition to its campervan lineup, the Winnebago Solis Pocket. Joining the 59P and 59PX, the…
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RV Retailer Opens Utah Training Center
RV Retailer has announced the grand opening of its second RVR University (“RVRU”) Training Center at its flagship 28-acre Sierra…
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This Week’s RV PRO Podcast: Women of the RV Industry
This Tuesday features a very special edition of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast. Coinciding with our May print…
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Chip Shortage Impacting Cummins
Jamestown, N.Y., news outlet The Post Journal recently reported on the semiconductor chip shortage, and its impact on Cummins. Below…
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Dometic Marine Adds Executives
Dometic Marine has announced multiple executive appointments, according to Soundings Trade Only Today. The company has promoted Ray Wong to…
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Thor Motor Coach Installs Stertil-Koni Vehicle Lifts to Boost Efficiency
Stertil-Koni, a maker of heavy-duty vehicle lifts with a focus on user safety and customer support, has announced that Thor…
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NRVTA Appoints First Admissions Director
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) has announced the appointment of Jennifer Beard to the position of admissions director for…
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Multiple RV Companies on Weekly Recall List
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for several RV models and motorhome chassis models this week.…
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RVMaster – The System Adjustable to Your RV Needs
A BRAND-NEW UPDATE MEANS BIG THINGS FOR THE FUTURE OF INTEGRATED SMART RV’S. Fresh off the heels of launching the…
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Airstream Partners with Pottery Barn on Décor Collection
Airstream and Pottery Barn are unveiling a new collection of statement décor and accessories “inspired by the spirit of adventure…
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RVRA Survey: Majority of RV Rental Dealers Plan to Expand or Maintain Same Size
Even after experiencing delays in new unit deliveries, half of the rental dealers surveyed by the RV Rental Association (RVRA)…
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Outdoorsy’s 2021 Renter Sentiment Survey
Outdoorsy has released its 2021 renter sentiment survey. Highlights include: Summer ’21 Outlook: Nearly six in 10 Americans want to…
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Keystone Debuts Final Episode of Facebook Series
At noon ET on Friday, Keystone RV is premiering the third and final episode of the company’s most recent project…
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Winnebago Industries Forms Partnership with Habitat for Humanity
Winnebago Industries Foundation has announced its national partnership with Habitat for Humanity with a donation of $100,000 to the global…
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RV PRO Seeks Military Veterans; Dealer Deadline is Today
RV PRO magazine will be launching its 10th special theme for the annual “Made-in-the-U.S.A.” July issue, and this time it’s…
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Work Continues on MH Portion of the RV/MH Hall of Fame
Construction continues on the 21,000-square-foot building that will house the future manufactured housing museum at the RV/MH Hall of Fame…
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Florida Men Sentenced for RV Thefts
Two Florida men were each sentenced Thursday for their involvement in the theft of campers from a business in Elkins,…
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KOA Partners with DreamWorks to Promote ‘Spirit Untamed’
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) announced it is teaming up with DreamWorks Animation in celebration of the forthcoming movie Spirit…
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Campers Inn Acquires Second US Adventure RV Dealership
Campers Inn is acquiring US Adventure RV’s dealership in Davenport, Iowa. A purchase price was not disclosed. Haig Partners served…
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Lippert Debuts Scout Mobile Travel Trailer
Lippert has announced that it is excited to present its new and first-ever Scout Mobile: a travel trailer with numerous…
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Marshall Excelsior Acquires Certain Assets of Hurricane Products
Marshall Excelsior Co., a Harbour Group company, has acquired certain assets of Ken Larsen Inc., which does business as Hurricane…
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RVTI Offers Closed Captioning on Level 1 Course
RV Technical Institute has announced that its Level 1, Self-Paced Online Program now includes closed captioning for the course’s online…
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Camping World Announces Proposed Refinancing of Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Camping World Holdings has announced plans to refinance its senior secured credit facilities. The company is seeking to refinance its…
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SuperSprings Partners with United RV Center
SuperSprings International said it has partnered with Fort Worth, Texas, dealership United RV Center in what is a new, exclusive…
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Air Lift Receives Local Business Honor
Air Lift Co. said it has been selected as one of “West Michigan’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For”…
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Jobless Filings Dip to New Pandemic-Era Low
Initial unemployment claims dropped more than expected to a fresh pandemic-era low last week, with new filings inching back toward…
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KOA Introduces Initiatives to Help Franchisees Maximize Revenue
Kampgrounds of America said it is offering new incentives to help KOA campground owners complete capital and operational improvements. KOA’s…
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Camping World to Partner on New Recreation Furniture Brand
Camping World Holdings on Tuesday announced plans to launch the Thomasville Recreation Furniture brand of RV and camping furniture. The…
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Lazydays Holdings to Acquire B. Young RV
Lazydays Holdings has announced it has signed a letter of intent to acquire BYRV Inc. and BYRV Washington Inc., collectively…
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Camping World Buys S.C. Dealership
Camping World Holdings has announced the acquisition of Boat-N-RV Superstore in Ridgeland, S.C. The facility recently underwent renovations and will…
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NRVTA Hires Teaching Assistants for More Hands-On Training
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced that it has hired several teaching assistants to help instructors provide hands-on training…
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Details for 50th RV Aftermarket Conference Announced
The RV Industry Association on Tuesday released details of this year’s RV Aftermarket Conference, which had to be held virtually…
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Cummins Grows Board of Directors
Cummins has announced the election of Carla Harris to the company’s board of directors. Harris is vice chairman of wealth…
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The Value of Internships is RVWA Luncheon Topic
This week on the RV Women’s Alliance’s Coffee, Lunch, and Learn, Dr. Richard Shindell will be the guest. He is…
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Update on Mike Molino RV Learning Center’s Jerry Greer Legacy Fund
A legacy fund established by friends of RVDA Past Chairman Jerry Greer benefiting the Mike Molino RV Learning Center has…
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Gas Shortages Widen After Cyberattack
Fuel shortages have widened across the East Coast as consumers continue to panic buy amid the fallout from a cyberattack…
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BMPRO Touts ProSmart Technology’s Impact on RV Market
BMPRO said that its expansion into the U.S. market with its new, “revolutionary” technology called ProSmart, is having an impact…
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Military Veterans: This Friday is Deadline for Inclusion in RV PRO’s Special July Issue
RV PRO magazine will be launching its 10th special theme for the annual “Made-in-the-U.S.A.” July issue, and this it’s military…
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Indiana Restores Work-Search Rule for Jobless Benefits
Indiana residents receiving unemployment benefits will again have to show they are actively searching for work as the governor is…
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REV Group Marks Grand Opening of Sports Complex
On Saturday, May 8, the REV Group Sports Complex at Hanna Nuttman Park in Decatur, Ind., celebrated its official grand…
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RVDA/Baird Dealer Survey: Outlook Remains Positive
Dealers remain optimistic about current conditions, as well as in the three- to five-year time period, based upon the latest…
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Video: RVTI Director Talks Skilled Labor Demand
Chance Seales of the cable TV network Newsy recently interviewed Curtis Hemmeler, executive director of the RV Technical Institute and…
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Lippert Launches New 3000 Series Patio Kits
Lippert has introduced its new 3000 Series Patio Kits to the RV Toy Hauler industry. The company said the 3000…
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KPA Hosts Three Dealer-Related Webinars
RVDA partner and dealership consulting firm KPA has announced three upcoming webinars focused on dealerships. Strive for Zero Loss at…
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RV Furnishing, Forklift Companies Plan to Grow
The following is in Tuesday’s edition of the Elkhart Truth. An RV electronics maker plans to consolidate three locations as…
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RVDA of Canada Names Marketing/Communications Director
RVDA of Canada has appointed Anita Lien as the director of marketing and communications. Lien is responsible for executing the…
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Colorado Dealership Offering Holiday Rambler Class A’s
Greeley, Colo.-based The Great Outdoors RV CO (TGORV) has announced a new generation of products it will be carrying: Holiday…
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Tiffin on Weekly Recall List
Tiffin Motorhomes is on this week’s National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s list of recalls. The 2017-21 Tiffin Bus and the…
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Ford Unveiling All-Electric F-150 Lightning May 19
Ford’s will unveil what it called its “smartest, most innovative truck yet” next week; an all- electric vehicle called the…
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The Jordan Co. Closes Acquisition of Spartech
Spartech and The Jordan Co (TJC) have announced that one of TJC’s affiliates has closed the acquisition of Spartech, a…
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