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NTP-STAG Welcomes Denver Mattress
Exeter, Pa.-based distributor NTP-Stag has added Denver Mattress to its Interior/Mattress category. Denver-based Denver Mattress has produced innovative sleeping solutions…
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Thor Motor Coach Upgrades RUV Lines’ Drivability and Floorplans
Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Motor Coach’s has announced improved drivability for its Gemini AWD and Compass AWD, and the all-wheel-drive platform…
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Derema Group to Host Virtual Show
Aptos, Calif.-based manufacturer’s rep Derema Group, which represents many top marine and RV brands, is hosting a virtual show to…
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Highland Properties Buys MNSTAR
Bovey, Minn.-based MNSTAR Technologies, which makes wiring harnesses for RVs, boats and all types of other vehicles, has been purchased…
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Keystone Automotive Welcomes Milenco America
Exeter, Pa.-based Keystone Automotive Operations welcomes Milenco America LLC to its Exterior Accessories category. Founded in 1993, Milenco Limited is…
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Consumer Spending Ebbs in August
U.S. consumer spending slowed in August, with a key retail sales gauge unexpectedly declining, as extended unemployment benefits were cut…
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U.S. Removes Canadian Aluminum Tariffs
The U.S. announced the removal of aluminum tariffs it slapped on Canada last month, after being threatened with retaliatory duties.…
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2020 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Nominations Deadline Extended
The deadline for nominations for the RV Dealers Association of Canada’s 2020 Walter Paseska Canadian RV Dealer of the Year…
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Texans Take to Campervans and RVs
Like millions of Americans, Texas author Pam LeBlanc decided to hit the road this summer, renting a Dodge Ram ProMaster…
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2021 Preview: Renegade RV and REV RV Group
COVID-19 cancelled this year’s Elkhart Open House Week, but RV PRO still wants to give readers a sense of what…
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Registration Opens for RVDA Virtual Convention/Expo
Registration is now open for the virtual 2020 RV Dealer Convention/Expo Nov. 9-20. Dealer registration includes options for both individual…
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TMC’s Challenger and Miramar Embrace Upgrades and Floorplans
Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Motor Coach announces upgrades and new floorplans for its Challenger and Miramar Class A motorhomes. Miramar welcomes…
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REV’s American Coach Unveils American Tradition for 2021
Decatur, Ind.-based REV Recreation Group has announced the debut of the 2021 American Tradition, a new Class A Diesel motor…
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RVIA Hosts First Regulatory and Safety Compliance Virtual Seminar
The RV Industry Association announces its first virtual seminar focused on regulatory safety and compliance. RVIA had planned to host…
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Cummins Names Six New Vice Presidents
Columbus, Ohio-based power generation company Cummins has announced the promotion of six people to the vice president position. John Gaidoo…
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Go RVing Campaign Continues Momentum
The first two weeks have proven successful for Go RVing’s second wave of the “Go on a Real Vacation” campaign.…
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Outdoorsy with Two New Hires, New Board Member
Austin, Texas-based peer-to-peer RV rental company Outdoorsy announces that Jillian Slyfield, digital practice leader for AON, a British firm that…
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Webinar This Week on Disaster Preparedness
Studies have shown that small business owners who have a plan in place to deal with the financial challenges that…
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Caravan Salon Deemed a Success
Messe Düsseldorf and the Caravaning Industry Association (CIVD) say they are very pleased with the results of this year’s Caravan…
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Camping World Announces 2021 Outlook and Long-Term Goals
Lincolnshire, Ill.-based Camping World is holding an investor presentation conference call today. In conjunction it has released an informational video…
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Marine Manufacturers Report Q2 Improvement
Nearly half of marine manufacturers, 49 percent, say business conditions were stable in the second quarter, while 39 percent report…
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2021 Preview: Lance Camper and Midwest Automotive Designs
COVID-19 cancelled this year’s Elkhart Open House Week, but RV PRO still wants to give readers a sense of what…
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Blog: Adapting to Search Behavior Changes Caused by COVID-19
COVID-19 has hit the travel industry hard, with many businesses seeing decreased sales. However, unlike airlines and hotels, RVs are…
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Way Grows Service Teams
Elkhart, Ind.-based Way Interglobal has introduced several new hires and promotions on its service teams. “As our business continues to…
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Weekly Recall List Features Newmar, Keystone
This week’s recall list from the National Highway Transportation Safety Board has models from Newmar and from Keystone. Newmar is…
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RV Industry Vet Larry Farver Dies
Larry Farver, who spent many years working for companies that supplied products to the RV industry, died recently at age…
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LCI Promotes Woloszyk to VP of Tech & Product Development
Elkhart, Ind.-based Lippert Components has announced the promotion of Mark Woloszyk to vice president of technology and product development. A…
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Webinar Focuses on Service Dept. Optimization
Kenect, an online platform serving the RV industry, hosts a webinar this Thursday titled “How to Increase Capacity in Your…
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Sobel University Expands Online Library
Tacoma, Wash. based-Sobel University said it has hit a new milestone in online sales and management courses. The RV-specific sales…
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Days Corp. Sells Machinery Moving Division to Barnhart
Elkhart, Ind.-based Days Corp. and Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co. of Memphis, Tenn., have entered into an agreement under which…
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Ford Unveils Newest Version of the Nugget
Ford has unveiled the long wheelbase version of its Transit Custom-based Nugget camper van, which now features a bathroom in…
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SEMA360 Attendee Registration Now Open
Attendee registration for buyers and resellers to participate in SEMA360 is now open, show organizers announced. Available to SEMA-member buyers at no…
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2021 Preview: Winnebago’s Travato, Revel and Solis
COVID-19 cancelled this year’s Elkhart Open House Week, but RV PRO still wants to give readers a sense of what…
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Gulf Stream Hosting On-Site Open House Sept. 22 – Oct. 1
Nappanee, Ind.-based RV manufacturer Gulf Stream Coach has announced an Open House for current and prospective dealers from Tuesday, Sept.…
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Iowa RV Dealer Testifies Before Congress
U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D., 1st District) of Iowa invited RV Dealers Association member Jeremy Ketelsen of Ketelsen RV, with…
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More Americans Taking on New Debt for RVs, Boats
For Americans who have remained gainfully employed during the pandemic, more are taking advantage of low interest rates to borrow…
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Caravan Salon Reporting Uptick in Sales at 2020 Show
The organizers of Caravan Salon Düsseldorf, the world’s largest RV show, report that halfway through the show – which runs…
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Boat-Buying Frenzy Leads to Inventory Shortage
Marine dealers say interest and sales of new boats remained strong in August but said lack of inventory created a…
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New Holding Tank Invention
Denver-based inventor, retired engineer and RV enthusiast, John Vander Horst, said he has come up with a new invention designed…
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Indiana RV Dealer and Meyer Distributing Have Great Labor Day
The year of 2020 has been a year of “What can happen next?” At the recent NHRA 66th annual Denso…
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German-Made iSmove Motorhome Debuts
A year ago, German camper giant Hymer dropped the buzz bomb that was the VisionVenture camper van concept. The all-new…
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2021 Preview: Grand Design
COVID-19 cancelled this year’s Elkhart Open House Week, but RV PRO still wants to give readers a sense of what…
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RVIA Taps ITR Economics for RV RoadSigns Forecast
The RV Industry Association has partnered with ITR Economics to produce the quarterly RV RoadSigns report that forecasts RV wholesale…
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MITO Bridges Digital Divide During COVID
Elkhart, Ind.-based MITO Corp., a supplier of mobile technology for the RV, marine, automotive and bus markets, has announced a…
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RVDA Preparing for Virtual Summit
The RV Dealers Association is busy transitioning its RV Dealer Convention/Expo to a virtual event Nov. 9-20. Forced to go virtual…
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Lippert Launches New Premium Mattress Collection
Elkhart, Ind.-based Lippert Components launched its new Thomas Payne Premium RV Mattress Collection. The company said the mattress comes into…
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Ivy Tech Launches Evolution of Local Campus
The Goshen News reports on a new learning facility in Elkhart County, Ind., focused on manufacturing. As construction equipment grumbled…
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Luxtor RV Garage Condos Becomes Prevost Warranty Center
Owners of multi-million-dollar RVs have always had to deal with the problem of getting their coach scheduled for service and…
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Digital Learning the Topic of This Week’s RVWA Luncheon
The RV Women’s Alliance this week will feature Yvonne Carlson at its weekly Coffee, Lunch, and Learn webcast. The RVWA…
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Jobless Claims Below 1M for Second Straight Week
Another 884,000 Americans filed for first-time unemployment insurance benefits last week, matching the previous week’s level. Here were the main…
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Deadline is Today for RV PRO’s U40 Program Submissions
RV PRO is now accepting nominations for its inaugural U40 program. U40 is designed to recognize young RV professionals from…
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Unique Camping + Marine Introduces Tank Treatments
Arvada, Colo.-based Unique Camping + Marine introduces “The Unique Method,” a comprehensive treatment process it said is designed to eliminate…
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2021 Preview: Newmar and Winnebago Towables
COVID-19 cancelled this year’s Elkhart Open House Week, but RV PRO still wants to give readers a sense of what…
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REV Group Sales Down Overall, But RV Sales Up
Milwaukee-based vehicle manufacturer REV Group has reported net sales in the third quarter of $582.2 million, a 6 percent decrease…
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RV Dealer Survey Shows Lean Inventories
The Baird RV dealer survey conducted in partnership with the RV Dealers Association suggests retail growth in the mid-30 percent…
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WiFi on Steroids Updates Packaging
St. Augustine, Fla.-based WiFi on Steroids has debuted its newly redesigned packaging for its Mega Booster, a device that connects…
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Organization Offering COVID-Safe Travel Accreditation
Travel COVID Safe is a new three-point accreditation specifically created to rebuild consumer confidence in travel and reactivate the hospitality…
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RVing in New England Guest: Ex-NFL Player to Campground Owner
RVing in New England, the weekly Facebook Live program hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association, tonight will feature…
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Donation Spurs Launch of ‘RVs for Autism’
Gigi Stetler, CEO of RV Sales of Broward, Fla. and founder of the nonprofit RV Advisor Consumer Association (RVACA), donated…
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Sterling Dealer Products Provides COVID-19 Offset Program
Sterling Dealer Products has introduced the COVID-19 IMPACT OFFSET program. The product is designed to help RV, automotive and powersports…
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Milwaukee Tool Bringing 450+ Jobs to Indy Suburb
Milwaukee Tool, which makes tools geared toward the construction trades, announced plans today to establish a new tool service hub…
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2021 Preview: inTech RV and Riverside RV
COVID-19 cancelled this year’s Elkhart Open House Week, but RV PRO still wants to give readers a sense of what…
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RVTI Announces Survey Results
Earlier this year, the RV Technical Institute conducted a study of dealer principals, service managers, and technicians across the RV…
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Newmar Hosting Virtual New Model Show
Nappanee, Ind.-based RV manufacturer Newmar has announced its Virtual RV Show, taking place from Friday, Sept. 11 – Fri. Sept.…
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Winnebago Recognizes Glenn Blaser for 50 Years of Service
Forest City, Iowa-based Winnebago is celebrating the 50 years of service of one of its employees, Glenn Blaser. Blaser is…
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Keystone Automotive Welcomes Scosche Industries
Exeter, Penn.-based distributor Keystone Automotive Operations welcomes Scosche Industries Inc. to its mobile electronics category. Keystone said Scosche Industries is…
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NHTSA’s Recall List Includes Heartland
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration issued its weekly recall list on Labor Day, and Heartland RV is the only…
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AAMP Global Nominated for Five Industry Awards
Clearwater, Fla.-based AAMP Global, parent company of the mobile electronics brands Stinger, PAC, EchoMaster and PhoenixGold, has been nominated in…
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Ivy Tech Breaking Ground on New Manufacturing Training Facility
Ivy Tech Community College South Bend-Elkhart, Ind. will officially break ground next week on its new high-tech manufacturing training facility…
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Good Sam Launching New Consumer RV Website and Publication
Good Sam today announced that it is launching a new fully comprehensive digital platform, RV.com, supported by a new publication…
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Rollick Reports Increase in First-Time Boat Buyers
St. Louis-based Rollick, a marketing and customer experience service provider serving the marine, powersports and RV industries, has analyzed and…
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2021 Preview: Chinook RV and Gulf Stream Coach
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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ORR: Outdoor Industry Rebounding, But Far From Recovered
A new survey from the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), in partnership with the Oregon State University Outdoor Recreation Economy Initiative,…
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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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