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Thetford Europe Bows Out of 2020 Shows
RV industry supplier Thetford says that after careful consideration by its European division, it has decided to break a long-standing…
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American Adventures RV Partners with No Dirty Air
American Adventures RV in Bushnell, Fla. has joined forces with No Dirty Air to be an exclusive RV distribution partner…
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Go RVing’s Radio Campaign Begins
A brand-new radio ad hit the radio airwaves this week as a part of Go RVing’s new “Go on a…
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TMC with New Lamination and Structural Warranty
Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Motor Coach, as part of the change to increase motorhome value and longevity, is “raising the bar,”…
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Travelcamp RV Adds Two More Locations
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Travelcamp RV has two new locations: its fourth, in Savannah, Ga., and its fifth, in Brooksville, Fla. The…
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LCI Hires VP to Lead Lippert Care Center
Elkhart, Ind.-based Lippert Components Inc., a supplier of a broad array of components for RV OEMs and the aftermarket, has…
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Campgrounds Open – Some Come with an Asterisk
In a report issued by the RV Industry Association on Wednesday, the organization noted that only two states out of…
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USTR Announces Extensions to List 1 Exclusions Expiring June 4
On June 2, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) posted another round of List 1 exclusion extensions, this time for…
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OHIO RV Sales Spike (Ohio TV pickup)
COVID-19 has left most travel and tourist industries like airlines, hotels and resorts struggling for business. But one is doing…
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Yahoo: Another 1.88M Americans File Jobless Claims
The state of employment in the U.S. took centerstage Thursday when the U.S. Labor Department released its weekly jobless claims…
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RV Life with Jaguars’ Gardner Minshew
Before Gardner Minshew put his nose to the grindstone this offseason to develop ability to lead the Jaguars on and…
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Spartech Promotes Matthew Werden
St. Louis-based Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, has promoted Matthew Werden to senior manager,…
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Camping World Pulls Out of Hershey Show
Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Camping World, said in a Facebook posting in early June that his company would not be…
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Job Loss in May Not as Bad as Feared
Companies trimmed another 2.76 million workers in May as the coronavirus pandemic continued to slice through the U.S. economy, according…
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‘Buying Frenzy’ for Marine Dealers
Marine dealer sentiment shot to their highest levels since 2018, with the outlook on current conditions measuring 76, versus 19…
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Fire Hits Edmonton RV Dealership
A fire occurred this past Sunday morning at an RV dealership near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. No one was injured at…
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N.Y. Post: People are Renting RVs in Droves
Meet some happy campers. Sales professional Bennett Prescott, 36, and his family usually spend summers adventuring far from their home…
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All In CARAVANING 2020 Dates Moved
Due to the effects of the worldwide Coronavirus epidemic and the difficult travel condition for international customers, Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai…
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Exclusive: Winnebago Plugging Away at EVs
Although electric automobiles remain a miniscule part of the global automotive market, the names Prius, Tesla and the Chevy Volt…
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Patrick Industries’ CFO Resigns
Joshua Boone, chief financial officer for Elkhart, Ind.-based Patrick Industries has resigned, the company announced. The manufacturer and distributor of…
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THOR Announces Operational Updates
Elkhart, Ind.-based THOR Industries, which has production facilities in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Idaho, Oregon, Germany, Italy, the UK and France,…
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Lubrication Specialties Releases Additives for RVs
Mount Gilead, Ohio-based Lubrication Specialties, a manufacturer of fuel and oil additives developed for cars under the Hot Shot’s Secret…
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Duo Form Launches DUO Universal Shower System
Edwardsburg, Mich.-based Duo Form has launched its DUO Universal Shower System, which it says can be used in almost any…
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Grim Numbers for Elkhart Economy
More grim news about the nation’s economy Thursday followed earlier reports this week about staggering unemployment in Elkhart County, Ind.…
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Report: Elkhart Co. Could Be Next Hotspot
Elkhart County, Ind., leaders, as well as the city, say they’re alarmed after recent New York Times data calls Elkhart one of…
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CDFIs to Receive $10B in Funds
The U.S. Small Business Administration, working with the U.S. Treasury Department, has set aside $10 billion of the Round 2…
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Iowa RV Sales Boom; Seen as ‘Safe’ Option for Travel
The pandemic has made us rethink a lot of things, such as what we do for fun or ways to…
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COVID-19 Effect in Wyoming is Hit and Miss
In an unprecedented time of global change, whole sectors of industry in Wyoming, the U.S. and the world have taken…
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Oklahoma Man Renovating RVs For The Homeless
A Del City, Okla., man is working to help rebuild the lives of those that need it. According to a…
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Survey: RV Travel Tops in U.S. Consumer Confidence
The RVIA says that according to a recent Ipsos research poll examining consumer travel choices in light of COVID-19, RV…
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Registration Open for RV Aftermarket Event
Registration is now open for the 2020 RV Aftermarket Conference, being held Aug. 10 to 13 at the Hyatt Regency…
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Go RVing Releases New Promo Video
Go RVing has released another in a series of what it’s calling “brand anthem” videos, which the organization describes as…
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Hall of Famer Mel Fath Dies at 84
Mel Fath, a resident of Westville, Ind., and a member of the RV/MH Hall of Fame, died this week at…
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Cavco Reports Net Revenue Milestone, But COVID-19 Looms
Phoenix-based Cavco Industries, a full-service builder of park model RVs as well as manufactured homes and other structures, said its…
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Rental Groups Honor ‘Rock Stars’
Inspired by the spirit of the RV community and how it has stepped up to assist those on the front…
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USTR Announces More List 3 Exclusions
A new round of exclusions for products on List 3 has been announced by the Office of the United States…
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THOR CEO Sees Positive Trends
The chief executive officer of Elkhart-based Thor Industries Inc. (NYSE: THO) says the RV industry is actually seeing increased demand…
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Winnebago CEO Featured on CNBC
Michael Happe, the CEO of Winnebago Industries, was featured this week on the CNBC program “Power Lunch” and he talked…
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RV Experts, Influencers Host Virtual Summit
More than 15 RV experts and influencers will be getting together on Tuesday, June 16, for the “Hit the Road…
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KOA Launches Satellite Media Blitz
Kampgrounds of America has again kicked off the outdoors camping season with a satellite media tour, as it has done…
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Poll Measures Marine Dealers’ Sentiment
A monthly survey asks asking marine retailers to weigh in on market conditions and consumer activity during the month of…
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Survey: Many Small Businesses Struggle with PPP Terms
The National Federation of Independent Business says a survey found that, among its membership, 80 percent of the companies applied…
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Storyteller Overland welcomes Morgan as VP of National Sales
Birmingham, Ala.-based Storyteller Overland, a manufacturer of Class B motorhomes, has added Timothy Morgan to its national sales and business…
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KAR Global Announces $550M Stock Offering
KAR Global, the parent company of Carmel, Ind.-based ADESA, which conducts RV auctions, has issued $550 million in preferred stock…
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Eberspaecher Recaps its Financial Year
Germany-based Eberspaecher, a supplier of vehicle heaters and air conditioners and exhaust systems, reported on Tuesday that it had revenue…
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RVDA Urges Action in Advance of House Vote Thursday
The RV Dealers Association and a broad coalition of national trade groups are urging congressional leaders to make changes to…
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Scared Americans are Buying up ‘Covid Campers’
Floor traffic at Mike Regan’s two RV dealerships outside Austin, Texas, is up 30 percent compared with last May. And…
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Karen Redfern Live on RVing in New England Tonight
The RV Industry Association’s Karen Redfern, one of those most responsible for putting together the new marketing campaign for Go…
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Video Report: Checking in on the Boston Market
Boston 25 – WFXT, the local Fox affiliate, put this video together for the Memorial Day weekend about the state…
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Airstream Now Exclusive Retailer of KUMA Camping Products
V manufacturer Airstream says its newest gear partner is Canada-based KUMA Outdoor Gear, makers of a variety of products geared…
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April RV Shipments Down Dramatically Due to COVID-19 Plant Closures
As expected, due to nationwide retail and manufacturing shutdowns during the month related to the COVID-19 pandemic response, the RV…
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RVIA President Shares Memorial Day Message
Editor’s Note: The following message from RVIA President Craig Kirby was received after Friday’s RV PRO eNewsletter had already been shipped, but…
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Forest River, Heartland Recalls Issued
The National Highway Transportation Safety Association announces that recalls have been issued related to two RV manufacturers. Forest River has…
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Airstream CEO Featured on CNBC
Bob Wheeler, president and CEO of Airstream, was interviewed recently on CNBC’s The Path Forward. Click here to watch the interview.
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Lance Camper Launces New Ad Campaign
Lancaster, Calif.-based Lance Camper has developed and launched an all-new marketing campaign entitled “Now Boarding,” designed to share with the…
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Xantrex and RV Geeks to Host Live Solar Power Event
Xantrex, a manufacturer of power inverters, lithium battery systems, and solar panels, is teaming up with Peter Knize and John…
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Report: RVing the ‘New Normal’ in Travel
With travel restrictions loosening all around the country, where and how will vacationers get out and go when they get…
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Home-price Gains Continued in March
The pace of home-price appreciation again ramped up in March, even as the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S., according to…
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Leisure Travel Vans Adds to Wonder Line
Winkler, Manitoba, Canada-based Leisure Travel Vans, a Triple E Recreational Vehicles brand, introduces the newest addition to its Wonder line,…
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Safety Step Unveils UViaLite Air Purification System
Roanoke, Va.-based Safety Step LLC says its UViaLiteTMAir Purification System is now available for RVs and luxury watercraft. The company…
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RVillage Touts Partnership with Grand Design
RVillage says that its new partnership with Middlebury, Ind.-based RV manufacturer Grand Design RV Co. is a win-win for both…
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RVIA: What’s Open and What’s Not
In advance of the Memorial Day weekend, the RV Industry Association has assembled a state-by-state chart of what is open…
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Two Upcoming Webinars of Note on Wednesday
The RVIA and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center have two webinars scheduled on Wednesday that may be of interest.…
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New Boat Registrations Down
New boat registrations in April fell 36 percent overall year-over-year and nearly 38 percent in the main powerboat categories, according…
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ORR Issues Statement in Advance of GAOA Vote
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable has issued the following announcement in advance of what it considers an important vote coming up…
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Americans’ Vacation Habits are Changing
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, but the water parks are dry, amusement parks are shuttered and national…
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RV Sales, Rentals are Skyrocketing
While the coronavirus has gutted flights and left hotels and global tourist hot spots deserted, one industry is doing surprisingly…
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RV Technical Institute Receives Solid Reviews
When it launched in Fall 2019, with hundreds of students enrolled in its one-of-a-kind training program, there was no thought…
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Questions Sought for National RV Consumer COVID-19 Survey
Representatives from BowStern Marketing Communications say they have begun writing the 2020 RV Consumer Survey surrounding COVID-19 and the pandemic’s…
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Another 2.438 Million File for Unemployment
Even as an increasing number of states began reopening their economies across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to wreak…
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How to Register for RVIA Aftermarket Conference
This year’s RV Aftermarket Conference is slated for Aug. 10-13 at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina in…
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Survey: Outdoor-Oriented Road Trips Figure Strongly in Summer Plans
Knoxville, Tenn.-based Pilot Flying J, the operator of more than 750 travel centers around the U.S. and Canada, says that…
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Campgrounds in Indiana, Maine Opening
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb says that campgrounds in Indiana will be allowed to open this Friday as the state moves…
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Training Window Open for LCI Training
Elkhart, Ind.-based Lippert Components is offering free training on its SlimRack Slide-out System from now through Tuesday.The company said attendees…
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Jayco Launches Coronavirus Response Marketing Campaign
Middlebury, Ind.-based RV manufacturer Jayco has launched a new marketing campaign, “We Were Built for This,” aimed at promoting RVing…
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CICP, Cummins Develop Return-to-Work Playbooks
As Indiana businesses begin to reopen, the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership and Columbus, Ind.-based Cummins Inc. have released guides to…
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Major Player in the RV World Buys into Cruise Ship Line
This may not seem like the time for a major private equity firm to consider investing in a cruise ship…
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Winnebago Towables Supports Warrior Expeditions
Middlebury, Ind.-based Winnebago Towables says it proudly assisted Warrior Expeditions in engaging veterans in the outdoors by donating a Micro…
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Hifonics Rolls Out New Speakers
Hifonics, a brand owned by Libertyville, Ill.-based Maxxsonics, announces the newest line of BRUTUS Gamma (BG) amplifiers, which it says…
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Lets Go Aero Introduces New Cover Adaptor for Truck Bed Mount
Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Let’s Go Aero introduces a new Tonneau Cover Adapter for its Full Nelson Multi-Sport Truck Bed Mount.…
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Go RVing Hires Marketing Agencies
Following an extensive six-month RFP review process, Go RVing has named FCB-Chicago as its official Agency of Record, responsible for…
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Lazydays Acquires Phoenix-Area Dealership
Tampa, Fla.-based Lazydays Holdings has completed its acquisition of Korges Enterprises Inc., which operates as Desert Autoplex RV, located in…
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Winnebago Division Partners with STAR
Forest City, Iowa-based Winnebago has entered into a new strategic partnership with experiential marketing agency STAR, with a plan introduce…
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Go RVing Releases New Campaign
Go RVing, a marketing collaboration between the RV Industry Association and the RV Dealers Association, is launching a new campaign…
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Webinar: Maximizing PPP Loan Forgiveness
The Small Business Administration, along with the Department of the Treasury, recently released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness…
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Safety Task Force Hosts Follow-Up Discussion
Last month, the RVIA’s Workplace Safety Task Force hosted a panel discussion on considerations their companies were taking to limit…
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Protective Offers Online Dealer Training
Chesterfield, Mo.-based Protective Asset Protection, a provider of F&I programs, services and dealer-owned warranty company programs, has made available its…
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Quarantine on Wheels: People are Turning to RVs
Matt and Mary FaJohn planned to take their two young boys to Iceland in March. “And that got canceled,” Matt…
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Duo Form Partners with RVs4MDs
Edwardsburg, Mich.-based plastics company Duo Form announces that it has partnered with RVs4MDs, a nonprofit organization that helps match donated…
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Maine Campgrounds Sue Governor Over Quarantine
Two family owned campgrounds in Maine – Bayley’s Camping Resort in Scarborough and Little Ossipee Campground in Waterboro – have…
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Go RV Rentals: Rates Unchanged from Six Months Ago
Livingston, Texas-based Go RV Rentals, an online site where consumers can locate RV rentals nearby, says that in its most…
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SBA and Treasury Release PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
The Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, has released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan…
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FTC and SBA Warn of Potentially Misleading COVID-19 Loan Offers
The Federal Trade Commission and Small Business Administration on Monday sent warning letters to two companies that may be misleading…
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Long-Time Dealer and Future RVDA Board Chair on FB Live Wednesday
“RVing in New England,” the weekly Facebook Live talk show put on by the New England RV Dealers Association, will…
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Lippert Components: No European Trade Shows in 2020
Elkhart, Ind.-based Lippert Components says it will opt out of attending the 2020 Caravan Salon Trade Fair in Dusseldorf, Germany,…
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RV Vacations: The Safest Way to Travel This Summer
Planes are grounded. Hotels shut. After a spring spent cooped-up, many Americans are renting recreational vehicles to get away. Here’s…
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Tell Us How You’re Doing
RV PRO cares about its readers, and we’d like to know how you’ve been faring during this very difficult period.…
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Trailer Source RV Opens New Colorado Store
Trailer Source, a Colorado-based, full-service RV dealership, is opening its fifth store – this one in Longmont, Colo. The company…
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THOR Issues Consumer Research Report
THOR Industries has published the RV industry’s first comprehensive report detailing North American RV consumer travel and purchase intent since…
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Black Book: April a ‘Crazy Month’ in Wholesale RV Sales
Black Book reports that the average selling price for motorized units in April was $36,470, which is down $10,984 (23…
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