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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Jayco, Forest River, and Entegra Coach
Entegra Coach is recalling certain 2018 to 2020 Qwest motorhomes. The liquid propane (LP) tank hangers may be the wrong…
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Fastway Trailer Releases Giveaway Holiday Video
Fastway Trailer Products has begun its biggest giveaway of the year, the company recently announced, with more than 75 prizes…
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Winnebago Releases Inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report
Winnebago Industries has issued the company’s first corporate responsibility report. The report outlines the company’s ongoing commitment to responsible business…
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Sunpro Mfg. Launches New Slide-Out Fabric
Sunpro Mfg. recently released the Ultra Slide-Out Fabric, which comes with a 10-year warranty. The 10-Year Ultra Slide-Out Fabric is…
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Minnesota Creates Outdoor Recreation Task Force
Outdoor recreation industry leaders, including Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, REI and Outdoor Industry Association, recently applauded Minnesota’s announcement of an Outdoor…
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Riverside RV Names Chris Daniels as President
Riverside RV owner, Keith Hershberger, has named Chris Daniels as the new president and COO for Riverside. Daniels, a 15-year…
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Judge May Toss Out Suit Against RV CEO
A Kosciusko County, Ind., judge intends to toss a civil fraud suit against Travel Lite RV CEO Dustin Johns. However,…
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Airstream Hires Two New Regional Sales Directors
Airstream has hired two new regional sales directors: Josh Fonner and Jason Overman. Fonner and Overman will replace longtime Airstream director…
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Horizon Global Appoints Jok as Interim CFO, Meyer as Chief Accounting Officer
Horizon Global’s board of directors has appointed Richard J. Jok as interim chief financial officer and Matthew J. Meyer as…
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U.S. Reportedly Phasing Out China Tariffs
The U.S. has agreed to phase out tariffs on Chinese goods, Chinese officials said at a press conference in Beijing…
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Genesis Products, Garnica Plywood Partner
Genesis Products, a leader in RV laminated panels and wood components, has announced a strategic partnership with Garnica Plywood, a European provider of…
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THOR Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend
THOR Industries’ board of directors recently approved the payment of a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share. The…
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Report: Interest in RVing Grew 650% Since 2013
RVshare has analyzed third-party research and internal data to find that the interest in RV rentals has grown 650 percent since…
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MB Quart Ships Reference Series Speakers
MB Quart recently released the Reference Series speakers, which include the 200-watt, 2-way component system, the RS1-216. This system includes…
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LCI Promotes Rob Ford to Chief Technology Officer
Lippert Components has promoted Rob Ford to chief technology officer for LCI Technologies. In his new role, Ford will primarily…
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Report: First-Time Boat Buyers Fall 39%
First-time boat buyers are in decline, and retention rates are shrinking, according to research presented at MRAA’s Dealer Week in…
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Doug Moats Joins Look Trailers
Look Trailers, an enclosed cargo trailer manufacturer, has hired Doug Moats as director of marketing. Moats will be responsible for…
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115 Technicians Receive RVIA Certification at WFCO Training Sessions
WFCO Electronics recently partnered with Winegard to offer two RV Industry Assciation-certified training sessions in November. The first training session…
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Cummins Approves Share Repurchase Program
The Board of Directors of Columbus, Ind.-based Cummins Inc. authorized the company to repurchase up to $1 billion in shares…
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Trends: 252,000 Left Jobless Before Holidays
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits in early December soared to highest level in more than two…
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U.S. Strikes New Trade Deal
Yesterday, a deal was struck between House Democrats and the White House on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA). The…
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Indiana Seeks Nominations for Century, Half Century Business Awards
The state of Indiana is currently accepting nominations for the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards, which honor Hoosier…
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Kloska Returns to Keystone RV’s Sprinter Line
Industry veteran Jeff Kloska has returned to Keystone RV to take the helm of the company’s award-winning Sprinter product line.…
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FMCA RV Club Announces Expo Dates Through 2027
Preparations are in the works and registrations are coming in for the FMCA RV Club’s 101st International Convention and RV…
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LKQ Appoints Xavier Urbain to Board of Directors
LKQ Corp. appointed Xavier Urbain to its board of directors on Dec. 9. Urbain previously served as the group chief…
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MotoRad Honored with 2019 National Award
MotoRad was recently honored at an awards ceremony on Nov. 29, at the Hall of Cabildos in the Municipal Palace of…
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Webinar to Offer Tips on Improving Interest in Dealership Training Programs
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center, and strategic partner KPA, will host a free webinar at 8 a.m. ET on…
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Walorski Issues Statement on USMCA Agreement
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) has released the following statement on the final U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “This is a huge…
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Community: THOR’s Leap Program Reaches 2,800 Students
This fall, THOR Industries, partnered with 19 schools across Elkhart County to educate 2,800 students in 5th and 8th grades on…
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Alliance RV Readies Move Into New Facility, Previews Fifth Wheel
Visit the private Facebook group for Alliance RV, and you’ll see a timeline of groupthink. When some Heartland RV vets…
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LCI Hands ‘Acts of Service’ Program to Elkhart County
Acts of Service, a volunteering program initiated by Lippert Components which has inspired half a million hours of volunteerism in…
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Trucking Company Cuts 4,000 Jobs After Exec Fraud
Celadon Group filed for bankruptcy Monday and announced it is immediately closing the Indianapolis, Ind.-based trucking firm. This story by…
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House Dems, Trump Admin May Reach Deal on USMCA
The Trump administration and House Democrats have a tentative deal on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, according to people familiar with…
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Horizon Global Makes Sistek Chief Admin Officer
Horizon Global Corp.’s board of directors has appointed James Sistek as chief administrative officer. “We are pleased to announce Jim…
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Alliance RV Appoints First Regional Sales Manager
Alliance RV has appointed Ab Saleh as the company’s first regional sales manager. In this role, Saleh will be tasked with…
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RVIA Webinar to Review New 2020 Laws, Regulations
The RV Industry Association’s Driving Policy webinar tomorrow will offer a detailed breakdown of the new laws and regulations going…
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Webinars to Cover OSHA, Sales F&I Compliance
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a collection of compliance webinars throughout the month…
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Community: Winnebago Delivers 7 Mobile Childhood Advocacy Centers to New York
To provide better access to critical abuse counseling services for the residents of rural communities, the Specialty Vehicle Division of Winnebago…
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THOR Net Sales Up 22.9% for First Quarter of 2020
THOR Industries has announced results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020, ended Oct. 31, showing net sales were $2.16…
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November Jobs Increase More Than Expected
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Labor showed that 266,000 jobs were created in November, which was more…
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OMNOVA Shareholders Approve Synthomer Merger
OMNOVA Solutions shareholders has approved the merger agreement under which Synthomer plc will acquire all outstanding OMNOVA common shares. Upon…
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Survey: Boat Dealer Sentiment Fell in November
Marine dealer sentiment on current and long-term conditions worsened in November, dropping back into negative territory after moving into the…
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iA Dealer Services to Hold February Workshops
iA Dealer Services will offer a dynamic, real-world training environment encompassing both in-dealership and classroom formats including half-day, one day, two days,…
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Community: Man Helps 65 Wildfire Survivors Receive RVs
The nation watched with horror last November as wildfire in northern California ravaged the town of Paradise and surrounding communities. This story…
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Gallery: Keystone RV Reveals the Ultimate Montana
Keystone RV has partnered with Instagram-famous designer and full-time RVer, Cortni Armstrong (aka The Flipping Nomad) to build a high-concept, high-style…
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Togo’s Roadtrippers Makes Puglisi Head of Content
Stephanie Puglisi has joined the Togo Group pack as Roadtrippers’ head of content. In her role, Puglisi will oversee all…
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Registration Opens for 2020 CalRVDA Tradeshow
The 2020 CalRVDA Conference will be held Feb. 19-20 at the Omni Hotel in San Diego, Calif. The conference is an…
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Pittsburgh RV Show to Cover Nine Acres
The Pittsburgh RV Show will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center from Jan. 11-19. “Shop hundreds of…
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Indiana Sec. Milo Designates New 21st Century Talent Region
Indiana Secretary of Career Connections and Talent Blair Milo has joined Indiana officials in Carmel, Ind., to announce Hamilton County…
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Elkhart Mayor, THOR React to New Welcome Signs
Celebrating Elkhart’s status as “Home of the THOR Industries Elkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix,” Mayor Tim Neese and THOR’s director of…
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Vermont Announces $200K in Outdoor Grant Funding
The RV industry has been a leader in the efforts to establish these Offices of Outdoor Recreation (OREC) offices and…
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Trends: Small Business Saturday Generates $19.6B
Business boomed last weekend on the 10th annual Small Business Saturday, bringing in an estimated $19.6 billion in revenue for…
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AutoCamp Becomes Airstream’s Exclusive Lodging Partner
AutoCamp and Airstream have announced an investment into AutoCamp to fuel the growth of its Airstream-focused experiential lodging business. The agreement designates…
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Bowlus CEO Makes Forbes’ ’30 Under 30′
Geneva Long, founder and CEO of Bowlus Road Chief, recently made Forbes “30 Under 30” list for 2020. Long’s passion…
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Keystone to Reveal the Ultimate Montana Today
Keystone RV has partnered with Instagram-famous designer and full time RVer, Cortni Armstrong (aka The Flipping Nomad) to build a…
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Mobile Home Supplier Ernie Nagy Dies at 89
Ernie Nagy, who founded a mobile home supply company, died peacefully at 7:05 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, at Memorial Hospital…
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2020 Silverado, Sierra Get New LoadLifter Kits
Air Lift Co. has released new LoadLifter 5000-series kits for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 and GMC Sierra 2500/3500 single-rear-wheel,…
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Trends: U.S. Trade Deficit Fell 7.6% in October
The nation’s trade deficit dropped almost 8 percent in October to a 16-month low, largely because of lower imports from…
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Community: FRVTA Chapter Donates $5K for Hurricane Relief
The Northeast Florida Chapter of the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) has donated $5,000 to help with continuing Hurricane Matthew…
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RVDA’s RV Learning Center Accepting Donations
https://youtu.be/jHflYabhVUQ Mike Molino RV Learning Center has put a call out for year-end donations to its organization, which is an…
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Bank Seeks to Recover $1.5M from IOI Debacle
A South Bend, Ind., judge will hear arguments this month over whether a bank can recover a $1.5 million overdraft…
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Trailer Valet Unveils JXC Series at SEMA
Trailer Valet recently unveiled the JXC manual hand-crank jack at SEMA in Las Vegas. The jack has the capability to…
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AGWS Expands University F&I Training Schedule
American Guardian Warranty Services (AGWS) has announced an expanded 2020 AGWS University F&I training schedule. Now offered on a monthly basis,…
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Trump Pushes Congress to Move on USMCA
U.S. President Donald Trump said his country’s legislators have to ratify the new North American free-trade deal before Mexico and…
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Community: ‘Acts of Service’ to Make Special Announcement
Lippert Components, Inc., will make a special announcement regarding changes to its volunteer service program, Acts of Service, at 2:30…
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Report: RV Values Begin Seasonal Decline
Black Book has reported that the average selling price for used motorized units was $46,293, which is down $2,068 (4.2 percent)…
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Alliance RV Appoints Lidy to VP of Marketing
Alliance RV has hired Steve Lidy as vice president of marketing. In this role, Lidy will be tasked with all…
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General RV Opens New RV Supercenter in Virginia
General RV Center has announced that its newest Supercenter in Ashland, Va., is open for business. General RV Ashland is…
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Camping World Declares Regular, Special Dividend
Camping World Holdings has announced that its board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share on the…
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Trump Alludes to China Trade Deal Delay
Wall Street sank more than 1 percent and the benchmark S&P 500 hit a near one-month low on Tuesday as…
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HiBoost to Release RV Kit for Mobile Coverage
HiBoost, a provider of mobile signal coverage solutions, is launching its Travel RV Kit toward the end of December. The RV…
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Patrick Industries Declares Cash Dividend
Patrick Industries announced that on Dec. 2 its board of directors adopted a dividend policy under which it plans to declare…
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Skyline Corp.’s Decio Honored as Philanthropist
A man with a history of showing his love for the theater got a little bit of that love returned…
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Community: War Hero to Receive Mortgage-Free Home
On Nov. 6, at Truck Hero’s first SEMA media conference, two-time Purple Heart recipient Army Sgt. Curtis Crawford officially joined the…
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Community: THOR Promotes Partners on ‘GivingTuesday’
THOR Industries is partnering with organizations that are dedicated to making a lasting impact through a shared commitment of connecting…
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RV Shipments for 2020 Expected to be 386,400
RV wholesale shipments are expected to surpass 400,000 units by the end of 2019 and then see a minimal drop in…
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Hall of Fame Website Adds Photo, Video Galleries
The RV/MH Hall of Fame website recently added two photo galleries and a video gallery featuring the Class of 2019…
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NHTSA: Thor Motor Coach Recalls 1,785 Units, KZ RV Recalls 1,122 Units
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2014 to 2017 Tuscany XTE (models 34ST, 36MQ, 40AX, 40BX, 40EX and 40GQ), 2013…
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Trump to Restore Tariffs on Brazil, Argentina
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he would restore tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum imports from Brazil and…
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NFIB Webinar to Cover New Overtime Rule
After four years of proposed regulations and final rules, including a lawsuit and several court rulings, the U.S. Department of…
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EverLogic’s Growth Prompts Relocation
EverLogic is relocating its Jacksonville, Fla., office beginning in early January. EverLogic will be moving to 8780 Perimeter Park Court,…
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Southco Releases New Version of Control Hinge
Southco has expanded its line of constant torque position control hinges with a new version that enables secure position control.…
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MARVAC Technical Training Begins Dec. 10
The Michigan Association of RVs and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is providing free RV technical training classes Dec. 10-12 at the association’s…
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Community: ‘Survivor’ Celebrity Attends Dealership Fundraiser
Mount Comfort RV recently hosted 150 guests at the 15th annual “Tuxes and Tennies” fundraiser for Rupert’s Kids held in…
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Walex Appoints Tom Manning & Associates as Rep Agency
Walex Products Co. is pleased to announce that Tom Manning & Associates has been named as their new RV rep…
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No RV PRO eNewsletter Thursday or Friday
RV PRO’s offices will be closed Thursday or Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday and no eNewsletter will be published those…
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Economist Links Cummins Layoffs to Trade Dispute
A professor at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business says the announced layoffs at Columbus-based Cummins are a signal…
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Trends: U.S. Consumer Spending Up Slightly in October
Americans increased their spending in October at the fastest rate in three months, even though income growth was essentially flat,…
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Trends: U.S. GDP Revised Upwards to 2.1% for 3Q
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1 percent annual pace in the third quarter, a few ticks higher than previously…
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Trends: U.S. Jobless Claims Tumble Before Thanksgiving
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits fell sharply in the week before the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, putting…
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Trends: U.S. Durable Goods Orders Increase in October
Orders for durable goods rose sharply in October, but most of the gain was tied to defense-related goods such as…
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Trends: Pending Home Sales Fall 1.7% in October
Americans signed fewer contracts to purchase homes in October, as would-be buyers struggled to find available properties, according to the…
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The eSprinter Charges Forward with New Possibilities
To take charge of a future with zero emissions, Mercedes-Benz looked around its technology-rich playground and gave what the public…
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Togo Group Expands Leadership Team
Togo Group has expanded its team with a recent series of executive hires that has leaders from major travel and…
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Dates Set for Upcoming Distributor Shows
As winter comes, the following months will be an exciting time for RV dealers and suppliers. Here’s a comprehensive list…
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RVIA: Tax Fixes Uncertain
Under current law, an exemption for interest paid on dealer inventory applies only to RV motorhomes to the detriment of…
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Webinar to Discuss Economic Impact of Rec
The RV Industry Association will host a webinar at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 5, as BEA officials walk…
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Trends: Trade Deficit Goods Decline 5%
The nation’s trade deficit in goods fell almost 6 percent in October to a 17-month low in what was probably…
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Trends: Consumer Confidence, Home Sales Dip
U.S. consumer confidence fell for a fourth straight month in November amid worries about current business conditions and employment prospects,…
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Florida ‘Clean-Out’ RV Show Begins Dec. 6
Region One of the Florida RV Trade Association will hosts its annual, admission-free fall RV show at the CenturyLink–Lee County…
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