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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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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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