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Report: Average Boat Buyer Age Drops
The customer base in boating has been consistently aging for years now but COVID has changed that trend, according to…
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U.S. Productivity Climbs 7.3 Percent While Hours Worked Drops
U.S. productivity rose at a 7.3 percent rate in the second quarter as the number of hours worked fell by…
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ATC Hires Industry Veteran to RV Sales Division
The Aluminum Trailer Co. (ATC), a leading manufacturer of all-aluminum custom trailers and RV Toy Haulers, announced the addition of…
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ORR Releases a 21st Century Roadmap to Economic Growth
Seeking to “revitalize America through recreation,” the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) – comprised of 32 national associations representing more than…
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Brown & Brown Announces Acquisition of Buiten & Associates
J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown and Paul S. Buiten, the majority owner of Buiten &…
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Oakland Native Founds Outdoor Afro to Connect Black Community Through Nature
Growing up in the Bay Area, Rue Mapp loved the outdoors. She hiked. She fished. She swam. But as she…
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RV Industry Voices Support for RESTART Act
Last week, the RV Industry Association sent a letter to the House of Representatives and Senate leadership supporting provisions of…
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RVWA Holds Strategic Initiatives Zoom Event Aug. 14
The RV Women’s Alliance hosts a Zoom event at noon ET on Friday, Aug. 14, titled Casting the Vision for…
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RVTI’s Curt Hemmler Participates in Higher Education Panel Aug. 27
RV Technical Institute Executive Director Curt Hemmeler will join other Elkhart, Indiana higher education institutions for a breakfast panel on…
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Department of Interior Secretary Establishes Task Force to Implement GAOA
This week, Department of Interior Secretary David Bernhardt established the Great American Outdoors Act Coordination and Implementation Task Force to…
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Arterra Names Brent Lehman as Director of Sales
Elkhart, Ind.-based Arterra Distribution, the RV division of the WFCO Group, has recently hired Brent Lehman as director of sales…
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East to West Launches Tandara Fifth Wheel
Elkhart, Ind.-based East to West, a division of Forest River, is poised to debut its brand-new mid-profile fifth wheel, dubbed…
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Exclusive: RV Women’s Alliance Unveils ‘My Camping Dream’
The nonprofit RV Women’s Alliance, a membership organization dedicated to promoting women within the RV industry, today launches its “My…
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RVDA Opens New Online Career Center
RVDA, the National RV Dealers Association, has launched a revitalized career center at careers.rvda.org in partnership with Naylor Association Solutions.…
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Brown & Brown Enters into Agreement to Acquire Hauser
Daytona Beach, Fla.-based insurance provider Brown & Brown Inc. announces that its chief acquisitions officer, J. Scott Penny, has entered…
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American Coach Launches ‘Platinum Experience’ for 2021 Owners
Decatur, Ind.-based REV Recreation Group, a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., announces the establishment of the “Platinum Experience,” an exclusive…
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Sobel Reports Positive Results from its First ‘Virtual’ Sales Course
Sobel University reports that its first virtual Comprehensive Sales Course has received overwhelmingly positive feedback. The Comprehensive Sales Courses have…
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Meyer Offers New Mosquito Repellent
Meyer said it is excited to announce a brand-new line to its RV and outdoor product offerings – Thermacell. This…
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Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. Reports Record Income and Sales
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Ocean Bio-Chem, which makes a variety of products that serve the RV and marine industries, announced that…
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Consumer Prices Accelerate in July
U.S. consumer prices increased more than expected in July, with a measure of underlying inflation rising by the most in…
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RVDA of Canada Presents Webinar on Becoming an RV Service Technician
The RV Dealers Association of Canada announces an upcoming webinar on how to become an RV technician. Companies in Canada…
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Wholesale Boat Shipments Rise Dramatically
Wholesale boat shipments increased 60 percent compared to May as boatbuilders ratcheted up production following a lockdown that thwarted manufacturing.…
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Jayco Recognizes Dealers’ Longevity During Virtual Homecoming
Middlebury, Ind.-based RV manufacturer Jayco recognized dealers who achieved milestone anniversaries as a Jayco dealer this year during its Virtual…
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Camping World Announces New Western Nebraska Location
Camping World is putting their flag in the ground in Sidney, Neb. and it may just end up being the…
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Holiday Rambler Releases More Details of its Armada 44LE
Holiday Rambler introduces its new flagship Class A diesel pusher, the Armada 44LE, which it said features a long list…
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RDS Introduces RDS F&I Service Company
Greenwood, Ind.-based Relentless Dealer Services announces the introduction of RDS F&I Service Co. RDS is now a full-service provider of…
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Airstream Launches Onsite Health Center
Jackson Center, Ohio-based Airstream announces the launch of the Airstream Onsite Health Center. As work nears completion on its new…
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RVIA Announces New Anti-Dumping Petitions
The following was released this week from the RV Industry Association in support of the Coalition of American Chassis Manufacturers.…
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CBS Highlights the ‘Summer of RVs’
CBS Sunday Morning this past weekend became one of the latest media outlets to cover the phenomenal rise in RV…
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‘Today Show’ Veteran and Journalist to Appear on RVing in New England
Andy Pargh, a nationally recognized technology, media and RV lifestyle expert is this week’s guest on the RVing in New…
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2021 RVIA Board Nominations Are In
Nominations are in for the RV Industry Association Board of Directors. The board is the highest level authority in the…
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RVWA Seeks Donation for ”Drab To Fab” Project
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA), an organization dedicated to fostering the next generation of RV industry leaders and innovators, recently…
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RV Retailer Appoints Kurt Hornung to Senior Leadership Team
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based RV Retailer LLC announced today the appointment of Kurt Hornung as corporate vice president, Finance & Insurance.…
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TMC Makes Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued the following recall announcements. Thor Motor Coach is recalling its model year…
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NATDA Cancels 2020 Show; Going Virtual Instead
North American Trailer Dealers Association has cancelled its NATDA Trailer Show scheduled for October in Nashville, Tenn. In its place,…
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Cummins and Navistar Announce New Long-Term Agreement
Columbus, Ind.-based power generation company Cummins Inc. announces an extension of its long-term partnership with Navistar International Corp. The agreement…
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Trump Reimposes Canadian Aluminum Import Tariff
The Trump administration plans to reimpose tariffs on some Canadian aluminum imports, hitting a crucial trade partner just weeks after…
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USTR Announces Host of Updates
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced several updates on the Section 301 actions against China. List…
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Register Today for the Aftermarket Virtual Event
This year’s RV Aftermarket Conference was canceled due to COVID-19, but organizers have tried to do the next best thing…
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Quartzsite Show Promoters Keep Wary Eye on COVID
Organizers of the Quartzsite (Ariz.) Sports, Vacation & RV Show, an annual event taking place each January in the small…
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ARVC Releases Q&A on its Upcoming Conference and its Hosted Buyer Program
The Denver-based National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC) has issued a lengthy Q&A about its upcoming 2020 Outdoor…
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Marine Dealers Association Supports the PREPARE Act
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas is drumming up support for the PREPARE Act, a bipartisan bill that would…
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Craig Kirby: An Historic Week
Craig Kirby is president of the RV Industry Association. Good Afternoon Members, I could not be more thrilled to be…
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American Coach Association Awards 2020 Scholarships
Decatur, Ind.-based REV Recreation Group, a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., announced the 2020 recipients of the American Coach Association…
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Dometic Appoints New EMEA Sales Manager
Elkhart, Ind.-based RV products maker Dometic has appointed Matthias Büscher as its new EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) sales manager…
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Webinar to Cover Effective Practices for Audits and Inspections
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and its strategic partner, KPA, will host a free webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern,…
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New Edition of Park Model Handbook Now Available
The RV Industry Association’s board of directors recently approved the 2020 edition of the ANSI A119.5 Park Model RV standard…
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Devon Miller Celebrates 50 Years at Newmar
Nappanee, Ind.-based Newmar Corp., a manufacturer of Class A and Super C motorized RVs, today honored Devon Miller for 50…
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Xantrex Extends International Product Offering with New Inverter/Charger
British Columbia, Canada-based Xantrex, a subsidiary of Mission Critical Electronics (MCE) and a manufacturer of power inverters and solar panels,…
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Manufacturers Draw More Space for 2021 Florida RV SuperShow
The Florida RV Trade Association held the space drawing for the 2021 Florida RV SuperShow on Tuesday, August 4th and…
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Has the RV and Great Outdoors Craze Peaked Under COVID-19 Travel?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed most aspects of life in America and elsewhere, but one of the biggest changes is…
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Jobs Added in July Despite Coronavirus Resurgence
Payrolls increased by nearly 1.8 million in July, topping expectations despite coronavirus resurgence Two months of record-setting payroll growth slowed…
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RV Sales Seen as a Return to ‘Old Values’
Moses Lake, Wash. – Even with many things closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans still want to go…
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Surge in RV Sales Presents Opportunities for Propane
After several weeks of staying home to curb the spread of the new coronavirus this spring, many Americans are eagerly…
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Survey: RV Rental Demand Shows No Sign of Slowing Down
Austin, Texas-based RV Share, a peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, reports that according to a recent survey, demand for RV rentals…
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Camping World Reports Strong Q2 Earnings
Lincolnshire, Ill.-based Camping World Holdings reports a 9 percent increase in revenue in the second quarter compared with a year…
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SEMA Cancelled for 2020
SEMA – the automotive equipment show that is annually one of the largest shows of its type on the planet,…
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PRVCA Hires Greg Dewalt as Education Director
The Camp Hill, Penn.-based Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle & Camping Association (PRVCA) welcomes Greg Dewalt in the newly created role of…
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RVTI on Track to Train 1,000 This Year
In its inaugural year – which turned out to be the year of the pandemic – the RV Technical Institute…
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Shyft Group CEO: The Worst is Behind Us
The Novi, Mich.-based Shyft Group, formerly known as Spartan Motors, reported second quarter sales of $124 million, which was a…
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Allison Transmission’s CEO Sees Better Times Ahead
Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission, manufacturers of automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, including RVs, reported net sales for the…
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KAR Auction Sees Revenue Nearly Cut in Half
Carmel, Ind.-based KAR Auction Services Inc., parent company to ADESA, which sells RVs at auctions, reports a 42 percent drop…
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RV Learning Center Launches ‘Fixed Operations Today’ Web Portal
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has launched “RV Fixed Operations Today” – a rebranding of the RV Technician Today…
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Craig Kirby Visits Yahoo Finance to Give Industry Overview
Craig Kirby, president of the RV Industry Association, recently sat down with Yahoo Finance for a short interview about the…
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Florida RVTA Cancels Remaining 2020 Events
The Florida RV Trade Association has canceled its events through the end of 2020. Marketing Director Dave Kelly said Wednesday…
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Cummins Lands DOE Grant for Hydrogen Efforts
Columbus, Ind.-based power generation company Cummins announces that the company has received two awards from the U.S. Department of Energy’s…
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J.D. Power Publishes NADAguides Q2 Industry Overview
Costa Mesa, Calif.-based J.D. Power, a data analytics and consumer intelligence firm, has published a second-quarter overview of RV price…
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Details of Virtual Aftermarket Event Revealed
The annual RV Aftermarket Conference will break nearly a half-century of tradition this year when the three-day event goes entirely…
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Brown & Brown Sees Revenue Increase in Recent Quarter
Daytona Beach, Fla.-based insurance underwriting firm Brown & Brown has reported revenues of $599 million for the second quarter of…
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Glanders to Head Operations at Polser
Elkhart, Indiana-based Polser USA, a provider of plastics and polymers to the RV industry, has named Adam Glanders operations manager.…
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RV, Boat Sales Spike Amidst Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has meant changes of all kinds in how we live our lives. That includes vacationing. Lots of…
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KISAE Launches New BIC Line of Inverter-Chargers
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada-based KISAE Technology Inc. introduces its new BIC line of premium performance inverter-chargers for the leisure and…
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Appliance Company Equator Sets up HQ in India
Houston-based appliances company Equator, which sells into the RV industry, is opening a new headquarters in the Indian city of…
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Video: RVIA’s Kirby on ‘Varney & Co’
Craig Kirby, president of the RV Industry Association, recently appeared on Fox Business Channel’s Varney & Co program. Kirby talked…
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LCI CEO: COVID Hurt, But the Company’s Already Rebounding
Elkhart, Ind.-based LCI Industries, which oversees Lippert Components, a supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for the…
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President Trump Signs GAOA into Law
President Donald Trump has signed the Great American Outdoors Act into law at a White House ceremony Tuesday. The event…
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USTR Considering Additional Exclusion Extensions on List 1 Products
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced its decision to consider the possible extension of certain exclusions…
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Air Lift Releases Load-Leveling Kits for 1st- and 2nd Gen Ford Raptors
Lansing, Mich.-based Aftermarket air suspension specialist Air Lift Company has released two new airspring kits, specifically designed for both the…
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Demco Updates YouTube Channel
Boyden, Iowa-based Demco, suppliers of RV towing products, said it has added to and improved its online training videos and…
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American Coach Partners with Tampa’s General RV
REV Recreation Group, a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., announces an expanded relationship between its luxury motor coach brand, American…
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RVDA-RVIA’s Isabel McGrath Announces Retirement
RVDA-RVIA Technician Certification Program Registrar Isabel McGrath has announced that she will retire this month after 16 years of service…
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ORR Recognizes Valerie Heath-Harrison as Legends Award Winner
The Washington D.C.-based Outdoor Recreation Roundtable presents Valerie Heath-Harrison with the Bureau of Reclamation 2020 Legends Award for outstanding work…
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Tar Heel State RV Sales Skyrocket
Business is booming for RV sales, as families look for a safe way to travel during the coronavirus pandemic. One…
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Maine Campground Celebrates 50 Years
Bayley’s Camping Resort in Maine is celebrating its 50th year in business this year. Its third-generation leadership will be the…
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Mom and Daughter Transform Old RVs into Tiny Homes
Cortni Armstrong, once spared from homelessness by living in an RV, ended up starting an Idaho-based RV renovation company called…
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Patrick Completes Acquisition of Inland Plywood Company
Elkhart, Ind.-based Patrick Industries has completed the acquisition of Inland Plywood Co., asupplier, laminator, and wholesale distributor of treated, untreated,…
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AAMP Global Announces ‘Shop Local’ Campaign
Clearwater, Fla.-based AAMP Global, parent company of EchoMaster, makers of back-up cameras, blind spot detectors and other safety products sold…
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Cavco Earnings Climbed at End of Quarter
Phoenix-based Cavco Industries, a full-service builder of park model RVs as well as manufactured homes and other structures, has reported net…
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TMC, THOR, Newmar and Keystone on Recall List
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued its weekly recall list, and several RV companies are represented. Thor Motor…
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Nominations for RV/MH Hall of Fame Class of 2021 Being Accepted
Even though the deadline for nomination is still months away – Oct. 15 – the RV/MH Hall of Fame isasking…
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Elkhart County to Move to Stage 4.5
The Elkhart County Health Department announced last Friday evening that the county will move to Stage 4.5 beginning the next…
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Caravan Salon Organizers Offer to Help U.S. Companies Unable to Travel
In advance of the upcoming Caravan Salon show, in order to help U.S. exhibitors affected by the COVID-19 related travel…
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Forbes Takes Note of RV Boom
Call it a case of cooped up consumers creating pent up demand. Deprived of traditional spring and summer vacations that…
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Keystone Automotive Forms Distribution Agreement with Elby Mobility
Elby Mobility has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Keystone Automotive Operations covering the entire U.S. and various parts…
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Walmart No Longer the Go-To Overnight Spot for RVers
Walmart is known for its mammoth superstores that sell everything from groceries to treadmills. For thousands of RV travelers, though,…
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Passing the Baton: Leadership Transition at RVTI
2020 is a year of change at the RV Technical Institute, with a change in leadership from Bruce Hopkins, who…
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LKQ CEO: Q2 Better than Expected
Chicago-based LKQ Corp., parent company of RV parts distributor NTP-STAG and automotive aftermarket parts supplier Keystone Automotive, reported its Q2…
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Brunswick CEO Optimistic Despite Difficult Q2
Mettawa, Ill.-based recreation giant Brunswick Corp., the parent company of Land ‘N’ Sea, a distributor that serves the RV and…
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Mar-Kee Debuts New RV-Specific ‘Remote Selling’ Training
Daphne, Ala.-based Mar-Kee Group announces the release of a brand-new, RV-specific “remote selling” training module called the Virtual Sales Pro.…
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Al Erp, Owner of Florida’s North Trail RV Center, Dies
Al Erp, who bought a small business that sold trailers in Fort Myers, Florida, in the mid-1980s and helped grow…
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