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NATDA Releases Annual Guide with Updates
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has unveiled the newest edition of its annual NATDA Trailer Buyer’s Guide. The…
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Crane Co. Q1 Sales Decline Due to COVID-19
Crane Co. has reported its first quarter 2020 sales of $798 million, a decline of 4 percent compared to the…
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PPP Loan Criteria to Accommodate Seasonal Businesses
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) and the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable have led an effort to get…
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Camping Summit Announces $250 Promotion
The Back to Camping Summit has announced that anyone who has registered already or completes registration by May 3 will…
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COVID-19 Safety Measures Affect RV Auctions
Black Book recently reported that the average selling price for used motorized units in March was $47,454, which was up $3,600…
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USMCA to Enter Into Force July 1
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has notified Congress that Canada and Mexico have taken measures necessary to comply with their…
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Co-founder of RVDA of Canada Dies at 80
Gilbert Robert, one of the founding members of the RV Dealers Association of Canada, died on Friday, April 10, at…
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Webinar to Cover Safely Reopening Plants
The RV Industry Association will host a special virtual panel at 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 29, to discuss considerations RV businesses…
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Trends: Distributors Discuss Supply, Demand
The world of distributors has changed significantly in the past five years, with mega-consolidations, Amazon’s rise, the lingering trade war,…
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RV Industry Provides Indiana Gov. Holcomb with Reopening Feedback
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb sent a letter to several Indiana-based industry associations on April 16 seeking input and guidance to…
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Ocean Bio-Chem Granted Additional Patent
Ocean Bio-Chem announced that its subsidiary has been granted an additional patent for the company’s Disinfectant Pouch Delivery System with…
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Permatex Names Khan as Marketing Manager
Permatex, which manufactures chemicals for automotive maintenance and repair, has named Ashley Khan as marketing manager for the Permatex and Versachem portfolio…
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March RV Shipments Fall 20%
The RV Industry Association’s March 2020 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 30,288 units,…
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SureShade Relocates to Florida
Lippert Components has relocated SureShade manufacturing from Philadelphia, Pa., to Sarasota, Fla. SureShade will now operate out of the Taylor…
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VIDEO: NERVDA Pays Tribute to ‘RV Doctor’
The New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA) recently paid tribute to Gary Bunzer, aka the “RV Doctor,” who passed away…
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CDK Global Sells Segment to Ansira Partners
CDK Global has completed the sale of the company’s digital marketing business to Ansira Partners. The CDK digital marketing business has…
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Paycheck Protection Program Resumes
Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin have issued the following…
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LaSalle-Deitch’s Dennis Hogan Dies at 78
Dennis Charles Hogan, 78, of Granger, Ind., passed away unexpectedly, during the evening on Saturday, April 18. This obituary appeared…
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1st Source Bank Profit Drops $6M
South Bend-based 1st Source is reporting first quarter net income of $16.4 million, down from $22.2 million during the same…
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Back to Camping Summit Releases Schedule
The Back to Camping Summit has announced the schedule and topics for the virtual summit occurring May 11-12. Twenty-three speakers…
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ObeCo Makes 4,500 PPE Reusable Masks
ObeCo has manufactured and donated 4,500 PPE reusable masks and more than 400 hospital gowns to local health organizations so…
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Founding Member of RVIA Dies at 93
William Thomas Overhulser, 93, of Edwardsburg, Mich., died peacefully in the early morning hours of April 22 at Greenleaf Health…
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Congress Passes Funding to Replenish PPP
The latest round of emergency relief funds from the federal government was approved by Congress Thursday night, providing much needed…
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Survey: Hoosier Business Greatly Impacted
A new survey from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce said the majority of Hoosier business leaders are seeing a major…
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O’Rourke to Keynote Back to Camping Summit
Toby O’Rourke, president & CEO of Kampgrounds of America, will be the keynote speaker at the Back to Camping Summit.…
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Trump: National Parks to Begin Reopening
President Trump said Wednesday that his administration would begin to reopen national parks as states relax restrictions meant to curb…
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Trends: Powerboat Registrations Decline 18%
New powerboat registrations declined nearly 18 percent overall in March, as businesses reacted to the coronavirus crisis. This story by…
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RVs 4 MDs Helps Michigan Family
Jake Lippert had to get away from his family out of love. So, he moved out of his home and…
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Gulf Stream Provides Trailer for Testing
Gulf Stream Coach has provided a Gulf Stream travel trailer to the South Bend Clinic for use as a mobile…
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Senate Passes Additional Paycheck Funds
The Senate recently passed a $484 billion interim coronavirus funding bill that includes $310 billion in additional funds for the…
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RVTI Announces Second Online Training
Due to the overwhelming interest in the first ever Level 1 online class, the RV Technical Institute has announced a…
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Airstream Debuts Yellowstone Video
Airstream recently launched a content program that will bring scenery and landscapes from the nation’s public lands directly into American…
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Another 4.4 Million File for Unemployment
The record surge of Americans applying for unemployment benefits is starting to recede, but another 4.4 million people filed new…
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Go RVing Conducts Social Media Research
Go RVing has been conducting social listening to find out what consumers have to say about camping and RVing, and…
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Campground Association Managers Help Navigating the Pandemic
If ever there was a time to demonstrate the value of campground industry associations, it is now, according to Campground…
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ORR Proposes Fixes to Payroll Protection
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, and its members, are working to support the outdoor industry’s small businesses, which make up about…
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Brunswick Sews Masks for Health-Care Workers
Employees who make cushions for Brunswick Boat Group’s Sea Ray and Boston Whaler brands are now sewing masks in response…
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Community: Care Camps to Hold Online Event
For the first time in its 16-year history, the KOA Care Camps Big Weekend from May 8-10 will be primarily…
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Adventurer Mfg. Launches New Truck Camper
Adventurer Mfg., manufacturer of the Adventurer and Eagle Cap, has launched its new brand, Scout, and its first model, the Scout Olympic. This new truck camper is comprised of components that are completely…
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ARVC, RVs 4 MDs Partner
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has partnered with RVs 4 MDs, a Facebook-based organization that matches…
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Winnebago Cancels National Rally
The 51st Annual Winnebago Grand Nationally Rally in Forest City, Iowa, originally scheduled for July 13-17, will be cancelled in…
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THOR Industries Touts ‘Pick Up America’ Initiative
This Earth Day, THOR Industries is asking campers, RVers and outdoor lovers alike to join in the pledge to Pick Up America. In…
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Cummins, Tula Demonstrate the Benefits of Diesel Dynamic Skip Fire
Cummins and Tula Technology, a tech leader in improving propulsion efficiency and reducing emissions in passenger cars, are collaborating on a technical…
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RVWA to Hold ‘No Fear Negotiation for Women’ Webinar
On Friday, May 15, The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) will host a webinar at 1 p.m. ET on Friday, May…
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Relentless Dealer Services, I-29 RV Supercenter Partner
Relentless Dealer Services (RDS) has partnered with I-29 RV Supercenter, a South Dakota-based company with its first RV Supercenter located…
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AGS Provides Park Owners with PPE
AGS is now producing clear plastic face shields and sneeze guards to help park operators protect their employees and guests…
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GDC Inc. Begins PPE Production
Many companies have adapted their manufacturing capital and processes to produce masks, face shields and other personal protective equipment (PPE)…
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Dometic Refrigerator Available to Aftermarket
Dometic recently designed a 12-volt refrigerator, the DMC4101, and has announced that it is now available to the aftermarket. Unlike…
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States Develop Plans to Reopen
As the RV industry navigates the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis and begins making plans for reopening, RV companies have questions…
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FCCC Takes Dealer Engagement Virtual
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. is sharing its “Ultimate Ride & Drive” video, which features dealer marketing and training manager Joe…
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Searer Urges for RV Hall of Fame Nominations
Hall of Fame President Darryl Searer recently urged members of the RV/MH industries to consider using this time to nominate…
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Winnebago Exec Joins Outdoor Rec Task Force
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Explore Minnesota have named members to the new Outdoor Recreation Task Force. The…
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Camping Summit in May to Be Held Virtually
The Back to Camping Summit will take place May 11-12, operating virtually at BTCamping.com. Open to outdoor destination owners, operators,…
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Air Lift to Host 6-Week Webinar Series
Air Lift Co. is looking to assist the aftermarket automotive industry by giving back through a series of free webinars…
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‘RV Doctor’ Gary Bunzer Passes Away, a Victim of COVID-19
Gary Bunzer, a teacher and consultant who is affectionately known as ‘The RV Doctor’ in the RV industry, has passed…
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RVIA President: Hope Amid Darkness
RV Industry Association President Craig Kirby sent this message of encouragement to members over the weekend. Good Afternoon Members, I…
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Winnebago Industries Lays Off 79 Employees
Winnebago Industries last week laid off 79 employees in Forest City, Iowa, due to the COVID-19 crisis impacting the demand…
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REV Recreation Group Donates PPE to Local Hospital
REV Recreation Group, manufacturer of Fleetwood RV, Holiday Rambler and American Coach motorhomes, has donated several boxes of N-95 masks…
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Indiana Gov. Holcomb Extending Stay Home Order to May 1
The executive stay home order for Indiana that expires Monday will be extended to May 1 as planning is underway…
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Webinar: Understanding Employee Retention Tax Credit and Tax Implications
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act created a new employee retention tax credit for wages paid after March…
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RV Partfinder Celebrates 20 Years in Business
RV Partfinder is celebrating 20 years in business this year. Tom Utterback created RV Partfinder to fill a void in the RV industry. In…
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Florida RV, Recreation Dealers Refuse to Give in to COVID-19 Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an unprecedented impact on businesses around the nation, First Coast RV, boat and…
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Will 2020 be the Year of RV Travel?
Will this be a banner year for RV travel? Consider that millions of cooped-up Americans are eager to get out…
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Thetford Combats Spread of COVID-19
Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Thetford, a supplier of mobile sanitation and refrigeration products, is using its supplies to ensure hand sanitizer…
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Maxxsonics USA Donates 25K Masks, PPE to Assist COVID-19 Responders
Maxxsonics USA says it has now donated more than 25,000 masks and gloves across the Midwest, offering assistance and support…
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NTP-STAG Dives Into Marine Distribution
NTP-STAG, a company based in Tualatin, Ore., and the market’s largest wholesale supplier of RV parts and accessories, has waded…
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KOA University Holds Virtual Class
On Tuesday, April 14, more than 20 owners and managers from 11 Kampgrounds of America campgrounds scattered around North America…
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RVIA: ‘RV Lifestyle Will Ultimately Prevail’
The RV industry will weather the economic crisis arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, though not unscathed and not right away.…
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Navistar Details Salary Cuts Amid Pandemic
Navistar International has provided an update on actions it is taking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As an essential…
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62 Florida RV Parks Offer Free Housing
Sixty-two RV parks and resorts across Florida have agreed to provide a month’s worth of free housing to doctors and…
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Supplier Begins Manufacturing Sanitizer
Lubrication Specialties, manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret performance oils and additives and other specialty lubrication products, recently announced the production of alcohol-based…
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Web Discussion to Focus on Dealer Recovery
PureCars will host a discussion entitled “Bold Dealer Strategies That are Paying Off Big,” at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday,…
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Tiara and Keystone RV Donate Trailers
Beacon’s three MedPoint Urgent Care sites in Elkhart, Ind., have been equipped with custom, converted fifth wheel trailers to help…
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FEMA Trailers to Arrive in California
Beginning this week, dozens of FEMA travel trailers should be arriving in Monterey County, Calif., and at a special board…
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CRVA Advocating for Businesses to Be Essential
The Canadian RV Association has issued the following letter discussing the state of campgrounds and RV dealers during the COVID-19…
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Trends: Supply Chain May Change in the Future
A logistics expert from Butler University said the pandemic’s impact on manufacturers’ inability to obtain raw materials and supplies has…
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VIDEO: Windish RV Holds Virtual Open House
Colorado-based Windish RV held a contact-less open house last week via Facebook Live as a way making sales and forging…
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Report: Fifth Wheel Pricing 14% Higher in Q1
Dealership closures and stay-at-home orders turned business on its head in March and will continue to do so in the…
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Xantrex Introduces FREEDOM XC PRO
Xantrex recently added a new series to its FREEDOM XC inverter/chargers called the FREEDOM XC PRO. The packs feature 50-amp…
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Trends: 5.25M Make Jobless Claims in a Week
Some 5.25 million workers who’ve lost their jobs applied for unemployment benefits last week, driving the number of coronavirus-related layoffs…
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1,000 Campground Owners Attend the ARVC Webinar Series
A webinar series launched by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) in mid-March came to a close…
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Bill and Kristin Fenech Donate 10,000 Masks
An Elkhart couple has donated thousands of N95 respirator face masks to health-care workers in northwest Indiana. Bill and Kristin…
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SylvanSport Adds PPE Into Production Mix
Outdoor gear company SylvanSport, based in Brevard, N.C., has integrated an entirely new line into its usual production of tents,…
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Fluoramics Reveals Rust-Breaking Penetrant
Fluoramics recently introduced Bust That Rust, a synthetic penetrating oil engineered to break through rust. Bust That Rust has foaming…
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RVIA Webinar to Cover COVID-19, Workplaces
The RV Industry Association will hold a webinar at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 22, with Bill Freeman, compliance…
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Equifax Webinar to Cover Credit Reporting
Equifax will hold a webinar at noon on Friday, April 17, on credit reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic. The recently…
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Community: Battle Born Batteries Donates $10,000 to Care Camps
The camping and RV industry’s charity Care Camps has scored another hit for kids with cancer with the additional of…
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Community: Truma Donates Cooler to Fundraiser
Each year, YWCA North Central Indiana hosts an annual SOS Dinner & Auction at the Lerner Theater raising money for…
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RVDA: Many Dealerships Remain Open
The majority of RV dealerships responding to an RV Dealers Association survey are open for business, providing essential services under…
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Keystone RV Introduces Expanded Key Connect Shop-at-Home Services
Keystone RV is expanding the services the company provides to online shoppers. Product managers and district sales managers will join…
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Indiana Unemployment Funds May Dry Up
Thousands of Indiana residents are applying for unemployment benefits with every passing week of the coronavirus pandemic – at a…
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RV Trader Unveils Virtual Retailing Solutions
RV Trader has introduced a series of virtual retailing tools and services designed to enhance leads, streamline the lead management…
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Gov. Holcomb: ‘Social Distancing’ Is a Must
Monday afternoon, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and other state officials provided an update on the state’s efforts to curb the…
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Dealers United Develops Dealer Tools
Dealers United, a leader in the auto ad tech industry, is helping automotive dealers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The company…
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Vomela Specialty Co. Produces Face Shields
Vomela Specialty Co., a leader in graphic products for the RV industry, is building 75,000 face shields a day in…
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Physician Living in Coleman Light Trailer
A Missouri emergency medicine physician is living in her Coleman Light 1805RB travel trailer to keep her family safe from…
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ORR Names New Vice President
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) has hired business entrepreneur and strategist Lindsey Davis to offer increased support to industry members.…
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Grand Design Donates Face Masks
Grand Design RV recently donated a few boxes of face masks to doctors at Elkhart Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The…
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Cummins, 3M Partner for Respirators
Cummins has reached an agreement with 3M to manufacture high-efficiency particulate filters for use in 3M’s Powered Air Purifying Respirators. Powered…
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Rollick Launches ‘Buy From Home’ Solution
Rollick, a relationship marketing service provider, has launched its “Buy From Home” solution in the RV industry. This program provides Rollick’s certified…
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