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The Summer of Positive Surges
Boat sales and the housing market are red hot. Can that trend continue post-election and post-pandemic? The U.S. economy added…
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Camping World Enters Multi-Year NHRA Sponsorship
Glendora, Calif.-based Camping World has partnered with the world’s largest motorsport sanctioning body to become the sponsor of the first…
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2021 Preview: THOR’s Heartland RV and Keystone RV
This is the final online installment of RV PRO’s 2021 model year preview. For the entire special preview section, see…
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Roadtrek Inc. Launches Three New Models
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada-based Class B manufacturer Roadtrek Inc. has launched three new models as part of its 2021 product offering.…
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RVIA Hosts Three Member Webinars Next Week
The RV Industry Association is hosting three members-only webinars next week that may be of interest. RoadSigns Report At 11…
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AAMP Global Names Scott Forst as President and CEO
Clearwater, Fla.-based AAMP Global, parent company of the mobile electronics brands Stinger, PAC, EchoMaster and PhoenixGold, appointed Scott Forst as…
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Windish RV Joins Priority RV Network
The Recreational Dealer Cooperative Association Inc/Priority RV Network announced it has added Windish RV to North American’s largest RV cooperative.…
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September Report: Jobs Returning, But Stubbornly
The U.S. economy saw another 661,000 jobs added back in September and a modest improvement in the unemployment rate, as…
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‘The Points Guy’ Visits Keystone RV
The RV industry has been attracting all kinds of attention in 2020, and the latest example of that came this…
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KOA Report: Camping’s Popularity Exploded Due to COVID
Kampgrounds of America has released the fall edition of its annual North American Camping Report, its first since the spring…
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Boat Registrations Jump 32 Percent
Preliminary data representing about half the U.S. boat market reflects the continuing trend of people taking to the water as…
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Tesla’s Inroads Into #Vanlife
Tesla makes automobiles at the moment, among other things, and it has made no secret that it sees itself as…
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2021 Preview: DRV / Cruiser RV and KZ / Venture RV
RV PRO continues its preview of the 2021 model year. For the entire 2021 Model Year Preview special section, see…
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RVIA Board Members Announced
Two days after the polls closed for voting on new members to the 2021 RV Industry Association Board of Directors,…
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RVDA Offers Vendors’ Prospectus for Upcoming Virtual Convention/Expo
Fairfax, Va.-based RV Dealers Association has released its exhibitor prospectus for companies interested in participating in the 2020 RV Dealers…
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Webinar Highlights New Google Ad Targeting Restrictions
Starting this month, Google is restricting ad targeting capabilities for RV dealers and other industries. While these changes may throw…
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ExploreUSA RV Supercenter Breaks Ground in Texas
Through the development of a new facility, one Tyler, Texas RV dealership will be able to invest in the community…
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RVshare Offers Holiday Travel Predictions
Austin, Texas-based RVshare has released results of what it calls its Holiday Travel Sentiment survey which found that at least…
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Optronics Introduces Modular LED Strip Light
Tulsa, Okla.-based Optronics International, which manufactures vehicle harnesses, electronic controlsystems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, has announced…
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Report: 837,000 Filed New Unemployment Claims
The U.S. economy saw yet another historically high number of first-time unemployment insurance claims filed last week, as the coronavirus…
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The Shyft Group Acquires Truck Body Maker F3 MFG
Novi, Mich.-based The Shyft Group Inc. has announced it acquired F3 MFG Inc., an aluminum truck body and accessory manufacturer.…
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Air Lift Offers Enhanced Website Search
Lansing, Mich.-based aftermarket air suspension specialist Air Lift Co. has launched a new tool on its website to help consumers…
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Accele Electronics Introduces Touchless Sanitizer for Vehicles
Santa Fe Springs, Calif.-based Accele Electronics has introduced the SNG400 Touchless Hand Sanitizer, a device that offers hygiene and virus…
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2021 Preview: Dutchmen RV
The “wow factor” is in full force with Dutchmen’s new model year products, according to Matt Gipson, general manager of…
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FRVTA and Mike Molino Center Renew Partnership
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) have partnered since 2006 to provide online,…
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LCI Promotes Manni to VP Sales, RV Europe
Lippert Components has created a new sales structure, headed up by Lorenzo Manni, in order to better serve its customer…
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RV Industry Association Receives Dept. of Commerce Award
The U.S. Dept. of Commerce has announced the RV Industry Association has received its third Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP)…
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Brooklyn Bedding Launches TruckingMattress.com
Phoenix-based Brooklyn Bedding has introduced TruckingMattress.com: a new online resource that now makes the brand’s proprietary “fuel bucket bed” –…
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January Florida SuperShow Still On
The Florida RV Trade Association has announced that its 36th Annual 2021 Florida RV SuperShow, Wednesday, Jan. 13 through Sunday,…
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Trader Interactive Welcomes Chief Product and Technology Officer
Trader Interactive, parent company to numerous online marketplaces, connecting consumers with for-sale and for-rent inventory in the RV, boat, motorcycles/powersports,…
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Census Bureau Shares RV Data
Given the popularity of RVs in 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau produced this data-filled report on the industry. Author Foster…
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Passenger Car Roof-Mount RV Trailer? It Happened
RVs have a rich history, and sometimes in retrospect, what seemed like a good idea at the time was, in…
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EarthCruiser Expands Expedition Vehicle Line-up
EarthCruiser, which manufactures what is described as “global expedition travel vehicles,” introduced the EC Terranova Expedition Camper, a 4×4 all-season…
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2021 Preview: Airstream and CrossRoads / Redwood
RV PRO continues its preview of the 2021 model year. For the entire 2021 Model Year Preview special section, see…
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Webinar: RoadSigns Forecast Insight with ITR Economics
The RV Industry Association will be hosting a members-only webinar next Monday to review the latest RV RoadSigns forecast, released…
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Cruiser RV Unveils New Slide System
Howe, Ind.-based Cruiser RV has revealed its new patent-pending feature called the King Bed Slide System, which will be standard…
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New Outdoor Rec Website Offers Free Listings for RV Businesses
A new website, WIKIRecreation.com, is geared toward outdoor recreation enthusiasts. According to its founders, WIKIRecreation is designed to be a…
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Voting Ends Today for RVIA Board Members
The last day of voting for the RV Industry Association’s board of directors is today at 5 p.m. ET, 2…
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Wholesale and Retail Growth in Boat Sales Continues
The effects of the pandemic were reflected in new-boat sales and wholesale shipment data for the third consecutive month. The…
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Using RVs to Help People Battling Addiction
Colorado Public Radio recently featured a story about a Colorado program where RVs play a central role in delivering much-needed…
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2021 Preview: Thor Motor Coach’s Class B Motorhomes, RUVs, Class C Motorhomes, Class A Gas Motorhomes and Class A Diesels
RV PRO continues its preview of the 2021 model year. For the entire 2021 Model Year Preview special section, see…
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THOR Reports Slight Uptick in Sales YOY in Q4
Elkhart, Ind.-based RV manufacturer THOR reported net sales in its fiscal fourth quarter of $2.32 billion, compared to $2.31 billion…
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Keystone RV Introduces Blade High-Performance Air Handling
Goshen, Ind.-based Keystone RV is introducing an entirely new air handling system – which it calls Blade – designed to…
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PressurePro and RV Whisper Announce Product Integration
Aftermarket RV monitoring system RV Whisper LLC and Advantage PressurePro, a provider of direct Tire Performance Management Solutions (TPMS), have…
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Truma Announces Partnership with Jayco
Truma Corp has announced a partnership with Jayco to offer the AquaGo Comfort as an option on the Pinnacle, North…
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NRVTA Offering Advanced Generator Training for RV Techs
The Athens, Texas-based National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) said it will offer a new RV generator maintenance class on Oct.…
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Protective Life to Acquire Revolos
Birmingham, Ala.-based Protective Life Corp., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings Ic., has announced it has reached…
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Patrick Completes Acquisition of Front Range Stone
Elkhart, Ind.-based Patrick Industries, a major manufacturer and distributor of component and building products for the RV, marine, manufactured housing…
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Multiple RVs Among Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration has issued the following recalls for this week. Jayco is recalling its 2018-19…
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The Shyft Group Goes Digital for Manufacturing Day
Novi, Mich.-based The Shyft Group, a specialty vehicle and component manufacturing company that serves a variety of transportation markets, said…
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ARVC Announces Details of Upcoming Conference
The Denver-based National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has announced its first slate of speakers and education sessions…
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2021 Model Year Preview: Jayco Jay Feather, White Hawk, Jay Flight and Jayco Eagle
RV PRO continues its preview of the 2021 model year. For the entire 2021 Model Year Preview special section, see…
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Report: August RV Shipments Up 17% YOY
The RV Industry Association’s August 2020 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 39,489 units,…
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Winnebago Industries Announces Huw Bower as President, Winnebago Outdoors
Winnebago Industries has announced the appointment of Huw Bower as president, Winnebago Outdoors, effective October 12. Bower will report to…
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Newmar Cancels Vendor Appreciation Banquet
Newmar Corp. said it has made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person event that accompanies their 2020 Vendor Appreciation…
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Damage Repair Estimator Goes Online
For more than 30 years, Tony Yerman of TLY Consulting has produced The Damage Repair Estimator, which he said offers…
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Indiana Moves to Stage 5 of Reopening Plan
Nearly three months after suspending Indiana’s reopening plan, Gov. Eric Holcomb on Wednesday announced the state will move to the…
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SEMA360 Releases Education Program Schedule
SEMA360 has released the schedule for its educational seminars. The SEMA360 Education Program schedule has been released and will feature…
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This Motorhome is a Cool Half-Million, But it’s Also a Garage
A German motorhome manufacturer has begun selling recreational vehicles big enough to carry a small car in its belly. The…
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Washington RV Dealership Donates to Special Olympics
Broadmoor RV in Pasco, Wash., presented the Special Olympics of Washington state an $85,000 check Wednesday afternoon to support the…
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2021 Preview: Jayco’s Seismic, North Point, Pinnacle, Starcraft, Class A Motorhomes, Entegra Gas Products and Entegra Coach Luxury Diesel Products
RV PRO continues its preview of the 2021 model year. For the entire 2021 Model Year Preview special section, see…
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Aftermarket Conference Award Winners
Although the annual RV Aftermarket Conference was cancelled due to COVID-19, organizers of the replacement virtual conference still celebrated those…
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Way Interglobal Rebrands
Elkhart, Ind.-based Way Interglobal has announced an overhaul of the company’s look and logo centered around its “brand promise”: Take…
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Winnebago Brings ‘Magic Bus’ to Colorado
Winnebago Industries Specialty Vehicle division, in partnership with Summit Bodyworks and Motiv Power Systems, has delivered what they say is…
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Rep Firms Form Strategic Partnership
Marlton, N.J.-based Repco Inc. and VanDyke Enterprises, two rep companies with nearly four decades each of serving the RV industry,…
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Indiana Extends Small Business Program
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has announced changes to the Indiana Small Business Restart Grant to increase the availability of funding…
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Crane Composites Supports Local Charities
Channahon, Ill.-based Crane Composites, a subsidiary of Crane Co., recently presented 35 organizations with donations as part of its long-standing…
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Cummins Earns Environmental Excellence Award
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management yesterday handed out the Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence to six recipients who were…
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RIVA ‘Maximize Your Membership’ Webinar Scheduled
RV Industry Association members have access to a wide array of resources, from the latest RV industry research and consumer…
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Report: 870K Filed for Unemployment Last Week
Another 870,000 Americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week, unexpectedly rising slightly from the prior week to reaffirm a…
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Calif. Gov. Bans Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
“We need bold action,” said Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, shortly after issuing an executive order mandating that all…
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2021 Preview: Forest River’s East to West, XLR and Columbus
RV PRO continues its preview of the 2021 model year. For the entire 2021 Model Year Preview special section, see…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Head Higher
After a red-hot first half of the year, it appeared that wholesale prices of RVs were coming back down to…
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Cruiser RV Intros New Product Line
Howe, Ind.-based Cruiser RV, a manufacturer of ultra-light travel trailers, has introduced its newest product line, the Hitch. Slugged, “A…
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NRVTA Appoints Lewis as Technical Instructor
The Athens, Texas-based National RV Training Academy has announced the hiring of Terry Lewis as a part-time instructor. The school…
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Safe-Guard Names Stewart Chief Information Security Officer
Atlanta-based Safe-Guard Products International, a provider of third-party private label protection products for the automotive, RV, marine and powersports industries,…
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VacationRenter Partners with RVshare
San Francisco-based VacationRenter, a company that aggregates rentals from top sites to help travelers find the perfect place to stay,…
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Now Into Autumn, No Signs RVing is Slowing Down
Dale Bowman of the Chicago Sun-Times is the latest journalist to take note of how much has changed in the…
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Young Pioneer Striving to Bring Outdoor Recreation Education to Historically Black Colleges
In 2013, Ron Griswell took a break from college at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to figure out…
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Company Offers Online Training for RV Owners
RV Education 101, a company focused on online training for RV owners, said it has increased the amount of resources…
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RVDA Names New Content Editor
RVDA, the National RV Dealers Association, has promoted Eric Sisk to content editor. In his new role he will support…
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2021 Preview: Forest River’s Sabre, Salem | Wildwood, Surveyor, Shasta and Berkshire
RV PRO continues its preview of the 2021 model year. For the entire 2021 Model Year Preview special section, see…
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Colin Dechant Joins Keystone RV’s Montana Brands
Goshen, Ind.-based Keystone RV has announced that Colin Dechant will succeed Jason Gill as general manager for its Montana and…
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Thor Motor Coach’s Super C RV Upgrades Focus on Family
Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Motor Coach said its Magnitude and Omni Super C motorhomes are debuting new floorplans with family-friendly features.…
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REV Group Rebrands Service and Repair Website
REV Recreation Group, a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., announces a new website for its state-of-the-art service and repair centers…
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Blue Dog RV Touts California Expansion
Blue Dog RV, which has multiple dealerships in seven western states, has announced plans to open its third California store,…
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Go RVing Website Traffic Setting Records
Traffic to the Go RVing website reached record highs in August, the organization said, surpassing all historical data since tracking…
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SpinCar Expands into Specialty Markets with New Executive Hire
Syracuse, N.Y.-based SpinCar, a company focused on producing automotive merchandising software, has announced Jim Jabaay has joined the company as…
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RV Safe Appoints RVLI as Aftermarket Rep Agency
Garden Grove, Calif.-based RV Safe is pleased to announce that RVLI will represent its line of combination CO/LP and LP…
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RV Makers Adapting to ‘Work from Anywhere’ Trend
Many RV, camper van, and travel trailer makers have started catering their road travel builds to accommodate the rising popularity…
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Cooper Tire & Rubber Issues 2019 Global Sustainability Report
Findlay, Ohio-based Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has released its eighth annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Report –…
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Habitat for Humanity Partners with Winnebago
Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County, Ind. is partnering with Winnebago Industries to help build a new home in Elkhart.…
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New Mexico Boy Has His Wish Come True
Marcos Vigil didn’t care that a bunch of adults tricked him. All he knew was that he is now the…
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2021 Preview: Forest River’s Cardinal | Wildcat, Cherokee Wolf Pack, Cherokee Wolf Pup | Grey Wolf, and Sandpiper | Sierra | Cedar Creek | Riverstone
RV PRO continues its preview of the 2021 model year. For the entire 2021 Model Year Preview special section, see…
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Blog: Delivering Bad News the Right Way
Chad Storlie is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer and current business and marketing consultant and teacher. No one…
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Surge in RV Shipments Projected Through 2021
RV shipments are expected to surpass 400,000 wholesale units by the end of 2020 and see continued growth in 2021…
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Airstream Halts Production of the Nest
Airstream has decided that it doesn’t like fiberglass RVs after all, killing production on its Airstream Nest travel trailer after…
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Thor Motor Coach Adds Four Floorplans to Class C Lineup
Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Motor Coach released four new floor plans for its Chateau, Four Winds, and Quantum Class C motorhomes.…
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Grand Design Launches Virtual Open House to Dealer Partners
Middlebury, Ind.-based Grand Design RV recently announced the launch and active dates for its 2020 Virtual Dealer Open House. The…
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Deadline Nears for Nominations for the RV/MH HOF Class of 2021
The RV/MH Hall of Fame said it is nearing its close for 2021 nominations, which ends on Oct. 31. “Over…
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