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EverLogic Adds Mobile Desking App for Dealers
Jacksonville, Fla.-based EverLogic, a provider of dealership management software, has announced the availability of its mobile desking app. The app…
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Myers Announces Additions to Leadership Team
Akron, Ohio based Myers Industries, a manufacturer of polymer products and a distributor for the tire, wheel, and under-vehicle service…
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Risk Point Names Hoy EVP of Auto Dealer Programs
Dallas-based Risk Point Underwriters announced that Scott A. Hoy, CIC, has been named executive vice president for the specialty auto…
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National Products Introduces New Step Mats
National Products, Signal Hill, Calif., introduces its line of Extreme Graphic Step Mats. These mats are packaged two to a…
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KOA’s Virtual Buyer’s Workshop Coming in October
Kampgrounds of America Buyer’s Workshop, scheduled for Oct. 23-24, has been turned into a virtual event. (It had been scheduled…
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East Penn Ranked One of Pennsylvania’s Best Employers
Lyons, Penn.-based battery manufacturer East Penn is ranked in Pennsylvania’s Best-In-State Employers for 2020 by Forbes and Statista. The company…
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RV Learning Center Offers New RV Service Writer/Advisor Online Course
The Fairfax, Va.-based Mike Molino RV Learning Center has launched a new RV Service Writer/Advisor Online Course that will provide these…
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How’s the RV Business? ‘From Completely Dead to Crazy Busy’
Missouri’s Kacey Marner calls her family’s RV her part-time job. The stay-at-home mom of four puts in hours on upkeep:…
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Jobs Report: U.S. Economy Adds 1.4M in August
The U.S. economy added back a greater-than-expected number of payrolls in August and the unemployment rate improved by a larger-than-anticipated…
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No eNewsletter Monday; Enjoy the Labor Day Holiday!
RV PRO’s offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. As a result,…
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2021 Preview: Roadtrek and Xtreme Outdoors
Editor’s note: When the ‘Big Three’ RV manufacturers announced in mid-July they would not be participating in Open House Week…
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RVIA Issues Notice on New CARB Recommendation
Last week, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved a staff recommendation to adopt the so-called Low Nitrogen Oxide (NOx)…
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Brown & Brown to Acquire VAS and Affiliates
Daytona Beach, Fla.-based Brown & Brown’s chief acquisitions officer, J. Scott Penny, and Bill Breindel, the owner of Vehicle Administrative…
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Lance Camper Expands Sales Staff
Lancaster, Calif.-based Lance Camper has announced the expansion and reorganization of its infield dealer support team with the establishment of…
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Dometic and RV Solutions Partner on RV Partfinder
Elkhart, Ind.-based Dometic, in partnership with RV Solutions, has added its RV Partfinder tool to the Dometic For Business B2B…
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RVDA Invites Dealer Participation in Baird Survey
The RV Dealers Association is inviting its members to participate in a new short, monthly survey conducted by RVDA partner…
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Go RVing Launches New Radio Ads
Building on the success of its early spring/summer launch of the “Go on a Real Vacation” radio spot , which…
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Meyer Adds A.R.E. Truck Accessories
Jasper, Ind.-based Meyer Distributing has announced the addition of A.R.E Truck Accessories to its line card and stocking inventory. A.R.E…
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RVTI Featured on WNIT in South Bend
Public television station WNIT in South Bend, Ind., which serves the “Michiana” region, recently featured the RV Technical Institute on…
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Commission Gives Blue Star RV a Green Light
Blue Star RV in the San Bernardino Valley in California hits the local market with a planning commission approval just…
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Canadian Snowbirds Want to Fly South
The Canadian Camping and RV Council said it has expressed concerns to Prime Minister Trudeau regarding the status of Canadian…
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2021 Preview: TAXA Outdoors and Vanleigh RV
Editor’s note: When the ‘Big Three’ RV manufacturers announced in mid-July they would not be participating in Open House Week…
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Honda Power Equipment Launches Bluetooth App
Alpharetta, Ga.-based Honda Power Equipment has launched the Honda My Generator Bluetooth App. The app allows a user (of models…
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Living Vehicle and Volta Power Partner on New Battery System
Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Living Vehicle has partnered with Holland, Mich.-based Volta Power on lithium-ion storage for the 2021 Living Vehicle…
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Keystone Announces Partnership with ‘Beautiful and Bizarre’ Hosts
Goshen, Ind.-based Keystone RV has partnered with celebrities Eli Logue and Anna Wilson in a new series called “Beautiful and…
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RV Care of Canada Holds Virtual Open House
RV Care, Canada’s largest RV dealer network, recently held a virtual open house, due to the current coronavirus pandemic. RV…
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Peterson Introduces New Interior Lighting Series
Grandview, Mo.-based Peterson Manufacturing has expanded its line of USA-made LED interior lighting with the new 358 Series – a…
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ARVC: Hosted Buyer Program Attracts Broad Interest
As the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) gears up for its Nov. 2-5 Virtual Outdoor Hospitality Conference…
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BBB Warns Against RV Scams
Given that traditional summer vacations were put on hold this year, many families decided to invest in an RV to…
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New Book Geared Toward Dealership Owners
Liberty, Mo.-based Bob Clements International, which specializes in equipment dealership training and development, has a new book out titled, “You’re…
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Minnesotan Partners with Winnebago for LGBTQ Awareness Run
Mikah Meyer is about to embark on his next great adventure. Starting Friday from State Line Wayside Park west of…
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2021 Preview: Alliance RV and Nexus
Editor’s note: When the ‘Big Three’ RV manufacturers announced in mid-July they would not be participating in Open House Week…
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Voting for RVIA Board Begins Next Week
Voting for new members to be added to the RV Industry Association’s board of directors begins next week. Fifteen candidates…
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THOR Commits to Combat Climate Change
Elkhart, Ind.-based THOR Industries, said it is paving the way to a net-zero future by signing the UN Global Compact…
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TMC Offers Limited Warranty on Class B’s
Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Motor Coach, a division of THOR Industries, is now offering a two-year limited warranty on its 2021…
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WeRV App from LCI Offers Total RV Control
Elkhart, Ind.-based Forest River’s Rockwood and Flagstaff brands announce the launch of the WeRV App, powered by Lippert Components’ OneControl…
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Tube Fabricator Expanding in Elkhart
Elkhart, Ind.-based tube fabricator Marson International is expanding its operations. The company, which has more than doubled its team over…
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Thermo-Tec Introduces Heat and Sound Barrier Products
Greenwich, Ohio-based Thermo-Tec, a manufacturer of thermal protection products for the automotive aftermarket, now offers three new heat and sound…
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Labor Day Gas Prices Lowest Since 2004
Gas prices this Labor Day weekend are set to be the lowest since 2004, according to GasBuddy, a travel and…
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RVshare Reaches Two Million Days Booked Milestone
Austin, Texas-based peer-to-peer RV rental company RVshare has reached the milestone of two million days booked for RV trips since…
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FMCA RV Club Partners with with Keystone RV
FMCA, which claims the title of the world’s largest nonprofit association for RV owners, has announced that it has entered…
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RVIA’s Bornemann Talks GAOA on NERVDA Show
Industry Association Director of Government Affairs, Chris Bornemann, was last week’s guest on RVing in New England, a weekly, Facebook-based…
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2021 Model Year Preview: nuCamp and Leisure Travel Vans
“Editor’s note: When the ‘Big Three’ RV manufacturers announced in mid-July they would not be participating in Open House Week…
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Trailer Source Owner Acquires Lazydays Colorado Property
The Lazydays dealership property outside of Loveland, Colo., has a new owner – Jim Blumenthal, president of Trailer Source, which…
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Furrion Announces New Promotions to Key Roles
Elkhart, Ind.-based Furrion, a global maker of a variety of products that serve the RV and marine markets, as well…
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Multiple RVs on NHTSA’s Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued its weekly recall list and it features several RV-related companies. Daimler Chrysler…
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Cruiser RV Adds Exclusive Storage Feature
Howe, Ind.-based Cruiser RV, which makes lightweight travel trailers, is releasing the company’s first, patent-pending exterior feature that will come…
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SEMA Gives Details on Virtual Trade Show
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, is offering an online marketplace to allow manufacturers and resellers in the specialty automotive…
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Oracle Launches New Sterilization Devices
Metairie, La.-based LED lighting company Oracle Lighting has announced three new COVID-19-killing ultraviolet light sterilization devices: the Mini Sterilization Lamp,…
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Spartech’s Ohio Plant Answers COVID-19 Safety Bell
St. Louis-based Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, has donated $2,500 worth of PETG Sheet…
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Patrick Industries Completes Acquisition of Synergy RV
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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Ray Andro, Hemlock Hill RV, Passes Away
The RV Dealers Association Friday said it regrets to inform its membership and the public of the passing of Raymond…
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Canadian RV Association Releases Wholesale Q2 Numbers
The Canadian RV Association on Friday released its RV Wholesale Shipments into Canada report for the second quarter ending June…
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Buckeye Dealership Consulting Acquires SAS
Ohio-based Buckeye Dealership Consulting has expanded its footprint with the acquisition of Specialty Administration Services (“SAS Pros”). Specialty Administration Services…
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RVDA Editor Mary Anne Shreve Retires
After a 10-year career at RVDA, the association’s editor Mary Anne Shreve has announced she will retire in early September.…
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Report: Sales Exploding for the ‘Airbnb’ of the RV Industry
Privately owned Outdoorsy – which bills itself as the Airbnb of RV-centric vacation travel and has raised north of $80…
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Superior Industries Announces New Exec. VP/CFO
Southfield, Mich.-based Superior Industries International, a supplier of light aluminum wheels for OEMs and the European aftermarket, has announced the…
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WORX Introduces New Updated Hydroshot
Charlotte, N.C.-based WORX introduces its new 40V, 725-psi Power Share Hydroshot ULTRA Portable Power Cleaner, which the company said is…
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Seal All Introduces Latest DIY Roof Sealant
Fort Pierce, Fla.-based Seal All, a global manufacturer of environmentally friendly DIY roofing solutions, introduced its DIY Cool Roof Restoration…
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Consumer Spending Slows in July
Americans increased spending in July for the third month in a row, but at a much slower pace in a…
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Forest River to Expand its Indiana Footprint
Elkhart, Ind.-based RV manufacturer Forest River has announced plans to expand its operations in Indiana beyond Elkhart County, increasing the…
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Holiday Rambler Debuts Amenity-Heavy Armada
Decatur, Ind.-based REV Recreation Group has announced the launch of the high-end Holiday Rambler Armada for 2021. Available in three…
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Go RVing Launches Broadcast Campaign
Go RVing is out with the second wave of its “Go on a Real Vacation” campaign, which it first launched…
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Aqua-Hot Hires Westaby as Director of Operations
Aqua-Hot Heating Systems, a brand of Airxcel that has made hydronic heating solutions for motorhomes and travel trailers since 1984,…
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Derema Group Opens Trade Registration for SHOWUP2020 LIVE!
Manufacturers’ representatives Derema Group, with offices in Pennsylvania and California, has opened registration for SHOWUP2020 LIVE! The event will be…
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Bankruptcy Proceedings Results in New Battery Company
Greenwich, Conn.-based private equity firm Atlas Holdings announced the launch of stand-alone companies Stryten Manufacturing and Element Resources, following Atlas’s…
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Rydeen Announces the Distribution of CUB Blind Spot Detection/ADAS Products
Torrance, Calif.-based Rydeen Mobile, which makes mobile electronics devices geared toward improving driver safety, has announced the distribution of CUB…
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RV Industry Veteran Launches A/C Soft Start Kit For Campers
Coral Springs, Fla.-based NetworkRV has launched the SoftStartRV, which the company said is an accessory for RV air conditioners that…
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RV Industry Invited to Town Hall with New NPS Director
The RV Industry Association invites members of the RV industry to participate in a virtual town hall with the newly…
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RVWA Hosts Discussion on Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
Building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces is at the core of the mission of the RV Women’s Alliance. But not…
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Protective Asset Services Expands Training Curriculum
Chesterfield, Mo.-based Protective Asset Services, a provider of F&I programs, services and dealer-owned warranty company programs, announced it has made…
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Another 1M File New Unemployment Claims
Another 1 million Americans filed for first-time unemployment insurance benefits last week, as the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic continue…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Market Beginning to Stabilize
After hitting an all-time high earlier this summer, wholesale prices of RVs are starting to come back down to earth…
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GE Appliances Releases New RV Rooftop A/C Units
Louisville, Ky.-based GE Appliances is adding new HVAC products for the RV industry, with innovative features and functionality. In addition…
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Advanced RV Unveils New ‘B Box’ Camper Van Prototype
This report from Motor1.com looks at Advanced RV’s latest creation. Generally speaking, Class B recreational vehicles are probably the best…
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Caravan Salon Exhibitors Announce 200-Plus New Products
Organizers of Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2020 announced that its exhibitors have planned to display more than 200 new products. More…
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Brad Sargent, Former Dometic VP of Marketing, Dies
Earl “Brad” B. Sargent, 70, died on Aug. 21 at his home in Bristol, Ind., according to Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home…
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PRVCA Accepting Nominations for Rebecca Lenington Volunteer of the Year
The Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA) is currently accepting nominations for the 3rd Annual Rebecca Lenington Volunteer of…
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RVnGO and Rovia Open RVing to DreamTrips Members
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based RVnGO, an online RV rental marketplace, has announced a new partnership with Rovia, a travel and lifestyle service…
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OnRamp Manufacturing Conference to Host Virtual Startup Track
Milwaukee-based gener8tor, in partnership with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) will host the virtual OnRamp Manufacturing Conference on Wednesday,…
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Indiana Updates Cargo Trailer and RV Sales Tax
The 2020 Indiana General Assembly enacted House Enrolled Act 1059, which amended Indiana Code (IC) 6-2.5-2-5 regarding Indiana retail sales…
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Brooklyn Bedding Offers New Mattresses for RVing and Camping
Phoenix-based Brooklyn Bedding, a mattress manufacturer and retailer, has launched two new sleep solutions at RVMattress.com, both of which provide…
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ESCAPE Homes Introduces EscapeSpace Sheds
Rice Lake, Wisc.-based ESCAPE, which builds tiny homes that are built to RVIA standards for towables, has unveiled EscapeSpace portable…
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RVIA: July’s Shipment Numbers Highest in Four Decades
The RV Industry Association’s monthly survey of manufacturers reveals July had the highest RV shipment numbers in four decades. Shipments…
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Heartland RV Planning Virtual Dealer Show
Elkhart, Ind.-based RV manufacturer Heartland RV, along with its subsidiaries, Cruiser RV and DRV Luxury Suites, will be hosting a…
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Grand Design Continues to Make Digital a Priority
Middlebury, Ind-based RV manufacturer Grand Design recently announced two new initiatives that will expand on the company’s digital transformation efforts…
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Thetford and Thule Seek Chinese Expansion
Thetford and Thule RV Products announced a distribution partnership in the Chinese RV market. Both companies say they have a…
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FMCA RV Club Expands its Footprint Via Partnership
FMCA RV Club announced it has entered into a partnership with Dynamax and Forest River Motorized (Berkshire, Georgetown, FR3, Sunseeker,…
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RVIA’s Bornemann Discusses GAOA on ‘RVing in New England’
On this week’s edition of “RVing in New England,” Chris Bornemann, RVIA’s director of government affairs, will join hosts John…
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New Permatex Epoxies Feature Innovations
Solon, Ohio-based Permatex, an innovator in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has launched a new series of advanced…
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RV Tech Certification is Topic of Thursday Webinar
The RV Dealers Association of Canada is hosting a webinar this Thursday featuring professionals from both Canada and the U.S.…
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COVID-19 Causes RV Boom in the Bluegrass State
In less than 10 years, Owensboro RV., has grown from selling pre-owned campers out of a small cubicle to a…
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Boat Registrations Jump 44 Percent Year-Over-Year
Boat registrations soared in July, rising 4 percent year-to-date in all categories, and 25 percent year-over-year. Registrations jumped 44 percent…
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Jayco Launches Consumer App for RVers
Jayco Inc. announced the launch of the Jayco Wingmate app, a user-friendly consumer app. Jayco said the app is “perfect…
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TAXA Outdoors Introduces New Models for 2021
Houston-based TAXA Outdoors has expanded its collection with updates and renovations to its Mantis and Cricket habitats for 2021. In…
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Lazydays Names Stephens VP of Customer and Employee Experience
Tampa, Fla.-based Lazydays has named Linda Stephens vice president of customer and employee experience effective immediately. Stephens will continue to…
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Report: Global RV Market to Grow 7% Year-Over-Year Through 2025
According to global industry research firm Research and Markets, the worldwide RV industry is expected to grow at a compound…
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Mercedes-Benz Ending Production of Freightliner Sprinter Van
And yet another casualty of the pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on many automakers in the U.S.…
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Sobel Going Virtual for October Sales Training
Sobel University has announced plans to use an interactive virtual platform for the best-selling Comprehensive Sales Course, scheduled for Oct.…
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Jayco, Winnebago, Forest River on Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued the following recalls this week: Jayco is recalling its 2020-21 Entegra Qwest,…
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