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Keystone, Flipping Nomad to Build Concept RV
Keystone RV and The Flipping Nomad have announced that they will begin building a “one of one” concept fifth wheel…
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NATDA, Kenect Partner for Text Marketing
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has partnered with Kenect, a text-messaging platform in the trailer industry. Kenect’s platform…
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Hellwig Releases Air Springs for Dually Pickups
Hellwig Products has released its bolt-on air spring suspension system for 2017 to 2019 Ford F-350 and F-450 dually pickup…
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Indiana Secretary of Commerce Appointed to U.S. Investment Advisory Council
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross has appointed Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger to the U.S. Investment Advisory Council. In this…
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Jacksonville Fall RV Show Set for Oct. 10 -13
The Northeast Florida Chapter of the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) will host its annual Jacksonville Fall RV Show Thursday,…
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Community: Thor, KOA Surpass ‘Pick Up America’ Goal
More than 130 tons of garbage have been committed to be removed from public lands since May due to the…
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Brand Motion to Launch Rearview Mirror LCD
Backing up a trailer can require, at times, a barrage of mirrors and external cameras. The effect on the RVer…
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Gulf Stream Sponsors Young RV Executives Event
https://youtu.be/xhsuu0JvTKU A special course for Young RV Executives, “People Join People, Not Companies: A Leader’s Impact on Employee Retention and…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Forest River and REV
Forest River is recalling certain 2013 to 2019 Starcraft Allstar, 2013 and 2019 Allstar XL, 2017 Candidate II, 2014-2018 Senator…
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Lazydays to Host Broncos Tailgating on Aug. 19
Lazydays RV will host pre-game RV tailgating activities and meet-and-greets with Denver Broncos alumni and cheerleaders before all home games…
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RVIA’s State Team Meets with Policy Makers
The RV Industry Association’s state government affairs team spent last week at the National Conference of State Legislatures’ 2019 Legislative…
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Bandits Drive Truck Into Dealership
Automotion Motors & RV in Dallas, British Columbia, is picking up the pieces after a vehicle smashed through the front…
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Brown & Brown Named Bronze Partner for Expo
The RV Dealers Association has announced that Brown & Brown Dealer Services is a Bronze Partner for the 2019 RV…
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Industry Mourns Loss of Tri-Lynx’s Reg Funk
The RV industry is mourning the recent loss of Tri-Lynx General Manager Reg Funk, 52. Funk passed away unexpectedly on June…
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Truma Partners with Tiffin for AquaGo
Truma has partnered with Tiffin Motorhomes to provide the Truma AquaGo instant water heater on a variety of Tiffin RVs.…
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Hugelmeyer Pens Open Letter to NMMA Members
Frank Hugelmeyer, who joined the National Marine Manufacturers Association as president-elect on July 15, has released a letter to members recounting his…
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Trump Moves Forward with ‘List 4’ China Tariffs
Last week, President Trump announced that he would be moving forward with “List 4” 301 tariffs on approximately $300 billion…
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CURT Launches Rebellion XD Cushion Hitch
CURT recently released the Rebellion XD cushion hitch solution tested to improve ride comfort, reduce vehicle strain. The Rebellion XD…
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Ex-Employee Sues Thor Industries Over Wages
A former Thor Motor Coach employee is suing the company, claiming she was not given all the pay she was…
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Greer Joins Way Interglobal Network as VP of Ops
Way Interglobal Network, a supplier of proprietary brands such as Everchill refrigerators, Greystone fireplaces and appliances, has hired Chris Greer…
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Thor Industries to Sponsor 2019 Elkhart Grand Prix
Thor Industries has announced that it is sponsoring the Elkhart Grand Prix, one of the largest kart street racing events in the country.…
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Southco Releases Keyless Access Lock
Southco has expanded its line of actuators with a keyless electronic version designed for rugged applications. Southco’s AC-10-EM actuator with…
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ADP to Host Wage and Hour Compliance Webinar
ADP will host a Workplace Spotlight webinar to gain insights on the business impact of wage and hour compliance at…
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Camping World Q2 Revenue Shows Meager Increase
Camping World Holdings has reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, showing revenue increased 2.3 percent to $1.474…
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LCI Nixes $20M Development Plan in Goshen
Lippert Components has canceled plans to build a $20 million facility on newly annexed land southeast of the city, Goshen…
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PullRite Implements eCommerce MAP Policy
PullRite Towing Systems of Mishawaka, Ind., began implementing an eCommerce-based MAP program on Aug. 1. The policy is concise in its product restrictions…
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Horizon Global Reports Sales Decrease of $10M
Horizon Global has reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2019, showing that net sales decreased $10.2 million,…
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Thetford, B&B Molders Team Up to Serve Aftermarket
Thetford Corp. and B&B Molders recently announced an exclusive distribution agreement to the RV aftermarket. Under the agreement, Thetford will…
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FMCA Partners with Togo RV Mobile App
The Family Motor Coach Association has teamed up with Togo RV to provide FMCA members with a free App designed…
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Lamnin and Taitz Join NAE/NWAN Advisor Board
National Automotive Experts (NAE) and NWAN have appointed Adam Lamnin and Hope Taitz to the company’s board of advisors. Lamnin…
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Spartan Adds New Independent Director to Board
Spartan Motors has appointed Angela Freeman to the company’s board of directors. Freeman was also appointed to the board’s Human Resources…
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Webinar to Discuss OSHA ‘Reporting Versus Recording’
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 2 p.m. ET on…
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Class of 2019 Inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame
A record-breaking crowd of industry leaders, friends, colleagues and guests gathered at RV/MH Hall of Fame on Aug. 5 to…
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NATDA Teams Up with Dexter For Technical Expertise
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has announced that it is offering a certified technical training class presented by…
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RV Care Adds Five Dealerships to Network
Several new dealerships have joined Canada’s RV Care Network. “We’re very excited and pleased to announce the addition of five…
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Regency to Debut 2020 Class B’s at Hershey Show
Regency RV has announced that it will roll out its 2020 Ultra Brougham B-plus and National Traveler Class B motorhomes at “America’s Largest RV Show”…
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JR Products Hires New Marketing Manager
JR Products has hired Monika Coppo as its consumer marketing manager. She will oversee the end-to-end execution of integrated business-to-consumer…
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ARVC Announces Marketing Solution Programs
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has announced a new Integrated Partnership Program designed to offer a…
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Society of Certified RV Professionals to Host Awards Ceremony at Dealer Expo
The Society of Certified RV Professionals will host a special awards ceremony, followed by an educational presentation, with a reception…
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Community: Airstream Partners with Think About Your Eyes
Airstream has partnered with Think About Your Eyes, a national awareness campaign dedicated to educating the public on the benefits of vision…
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Jayco Shares Plans at Start of Dealer Days
LAS VEGAS – On Monday, Jayco President Derald Bontrager welcomed dealers and suppliers to Jayco’s annual Dealer Days’ event. The…
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inTech Unveils the Compact Sol Dawn
inTech recently unveiled the Sol Dawn – a more compact trailer than its predecessor the Sol Horizon. The Sol Dawn…
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LCI Industries Q2 Experiences 8 Percent Decrease
LCI Industries has reported its second quarter 2019 results, showing net sales of $629 million – a decrease of 8 percent. Aftermarket sales,…
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Meyer Distributing Announces New Florida Location
Meyer Distributing recently added a location in Jacksonville, Fla. The cross-dock will have a direct, next-day feed from Meyer’s Orlando,…
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Newmar Promotes Howard and Whitehead
Newmar Corporation recently promoted two people from within its sales organization. Effective Aug. 1, Michelle Howard takes on the newly…
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Walorski to Keynote RV Women’s Alliance Breakfast
Furrion will be hosting the RV Women’s Alliance Breakfast at the RV Open House on Monday, Sept. 23. Congresswoman Jackie…
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Duo Form Launches RV Skylight Shade
Duo Form Plastics recently launched RV Skylight Shade products, which is now available through RV distribution and direct from Duo…
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Air Lift Releases New Kit for 2020 Jeep Gladiator
Aftermarket air suspension company ?Air Lift ?recently debuted the Air Lift 1000 to fit the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. Inserted into…
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Keystone Montana Partners with ‘Flipping Nomad’
Keystone RV’s Montana division recently partnered with Cortni Armstrong, who is known on Instagram as “The Flipping Nomad,” to place…
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Firm Imagines Elkhart’s Future Through 2040
Community leaders are addressing the elephants in the room: Diversifying the economy, creating housing options, and attracting and retaining talent. This…
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Keystone RV’s Cougar Posts Record Sales in July
Keystone RV has announced that the Cougar posted record sales for July, with double digit growth in year-over year sales…
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Truma Issues Advisory for Combi Buyers
With the recent Erwin Hymer Group North America receivership and subsequent auction of assets, Truma systems and parts may enter…
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NHTSA: Recall Made for Heartland RV
Heartland RV is recalling certain 2017 Bighorn Traveler, 2016 to 2020 Elkridge, Elkridge Ex, 2019 to 2020 Milestone, 2017 to 2018…
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Former RV Employee Charged with Forging Check
A former McDowell South RV employee has been charged after authorities said she forged a check from the business. This…
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Hopkins Introduces New Brake Buddy 3 Series
Brake Buddy has introduced two new portable auxiliary braking systems, the Classic 3 and Select 3. “Brake Buddy has pioneered…
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Outdoor Hospitality Expo Makes Top 100 List
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds’ (ARVC) Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE) has been recognized as one…
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Newmar’s 2020 Canyon Star Upgraded with AquaGo
Truma recently partnered with Newmar in Nappanee, Ind., Newmar’s 2020 Canyon Star garage model motorhome will now come standard with…
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Travelcamp Earns Excellence Award From Winnebago
Winnebago Industries has announced that Jacksonville, Miss.-based Travelcamp has earned the Flying W Dealer Excellence Award based on its performance…
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Jered Sobel to Present Workshop at RVDA Expo
The sales education track at the 2019 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will feature an hour-long workshop from Jered Sobel, a sales…
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State Officials Designate Southeast Indiana as 21st Century Talent Region
Indiana Secretary of Career Connections and Talent Blair Milo and Indiana Economic Development Corp. (IEDC) President Elaine Bedel will join…
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RV PRO Parent Company Appoints New President
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – National Business Media, parent company of RV PRO magazine, has appointed Dave Pomeroy as the company’s new…
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Lazydays Completes Acquisition of Alliance Coach
Lazydays Holdings has completed its acquisition of Alliance Coach Inc. The purchase agreement was announced in June 2019, and the…
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Forest River Cherokee Group Adopts OneControl
The Forest River Cherokee Group is adopting Lippert Components’ OneControl technology across all 2020 brands, which include Cherokee, Grey Wolf,…
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Meyer Distributing Announces Idaho Location
Meyer Distributing, a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, announces the addition of its Twin Falls, Idaho, location.…
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LCI Acquires Lewmar Marine Limiteds
LCI had previously announced that it had submitted an offer to purchase Lewmar subject to approval by Lewmar’s shareholders and…
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Oracle Lighting Fights Chinese Knockoffs
Oracle Lighting (www.oraclelights.com) is enforcing its intellectual property rights and is filing design patent infringement cases against knockoff producers. Shortly…
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RVTI, Newmar, Thor Meet With Indiana Governor
Members from the RV Technical Institute, Newmar and Thor Industries met with Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to present how the…
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MARVAC’S Golf Outing Has New Date
Due to the rainout of the originally scheduled event, MARVAC’s Harvest Golf Outing has been rescheduled for Aug. 20 at…
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Stringer Presents F&I Workshops at Convention/Expo
F&I consultant/trainer D.J. Stringer of Garage Composites to deliver three workshops at the 2019 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. Stringer, a first-time…
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Lippert is Silver Partner for RVDA
RVDA, the National RV Dealers Association, has a new partnership with Lippert Components at the Silver level for the 2019…
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REV Group to Present at the Jefferies Conference
REV Group CFO Dean Nolden and its VP Investor Relations Drew Konop will present at the Jefferies 2019 Industrials Conference.…
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SunTrust Banks and BB&T to Merge, Form Truist
Shareholders of BB&T Corp. voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to approve the Winston-Salem-based bank’s merger with SunTrust Banks and the new bank’s proposed name:…
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Gallery: 2019’s All in Caravanning Show in Beijing Grows
The eighth staging of All in Caravanning (AIC), a trade fair for campervans and caravans in China, exceeded all expectations…
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Xtreme Outdoors Acquires Liberty Outdoors
Xtreme Outdoors completed the acquisition of the assets of Liberty Outdoors on July 24. Formed in 2017, Liberty Outdoors had…
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Spartan Motors’ Sales Increase 34%, Motor Coach Segment Teeters
Spartan Motors recently reported its operating results for the second quarter ending June 30, showing sales increased $64 million, or 34.8 percent,…
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Meyer Adds Venomrex to Its Wheel Lineup
Meyer Distributing has added Venomrex wheels to its lineup. Venomrex offers flow-forged wheels in 17- and 20-inch sizes in three…
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Keystone’s Fuzion Team to Attend Motorcycle Rally
Keystone RV’s Fuzion toy hauler team will be on-hand to meet owners and followers in South Dakota at the 79th…
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RV Hall of Fame Preps for 2019 Induction Dinner
Preparations for the RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Annual Induction Dinner are well underway, the organization recently announced. On Monday, Aug.…
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TexTrail Trailer Parts to Sponsor NATDA Show
TexTrail Trailer Parts and Pierce have been named the official hotel sponsors of the 2019 NATDA Trade Show by the…
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Rockford Fosgate Partners with Polaris
Rockford Fosgate, a leader in high-performance audio systems, has partnered with Polaris to build high-performing audio systems. The new RZR Pro…
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BOSS Names Waijman as International Sales Manager
BOSS International Group (BIG) recently named Jose Waijman as international sales manager. In this role, Waijman will manage all international…
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Community: Active RV Upholstery Supports the War Vet Organization the Wounded Warrior Project
Active RV Upholstery Center in Yuma, Ariz., is now a supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project. “In honor of my…
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Action RV Secures Trademarks, Hints at Expansion
New Mexico-based RV service and accessory center Action RV was successfully granted three trademarks on July 9 by the U.S.…
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Myers Industries’ Net Sales Decrease 4.5%
Myers Industries, a manufacturer of polymer products for numerous markets including the RV industry, recently announced that net sales for…
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WiFiRanger to Offer AT&T Data Plans for RVs
WiFiRanger has announced that it will offer AT&T 4G LTE data plans for its pre-installed rooftop antenna systems on RVs. The…
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Colorado RV Dealership Rebrands Itself
HWY34 RV, a locally-owned full-service RV sales and service center, formerly known as 2534 RV, has refreshed its brand name…
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FMCA to Hold 100th Convention; ‘Sully’ to Speak
RVers and members of the Family Motor Coach Association will head to North Dakota in mid-August for a four-day event…
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Materne to Present Service Management Workshops at RVDA Expo
Maxwell Materne, service management trainer for Garage Composites, will be a featured workshop presenter at the 2019 RV Dealers Convention/Expo…
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NMLA Releases Annual Statistical Report
The National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA) recently released a marine finance market study of lending trends and operations in the…
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Thor Announces Graves as Independent Chairman
Thor Industries has appointed Andy Graves as chairman of the board effective Aug. 1. Graves will be the company’s first…
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Caravan Salon Begins Aug. 31
Caravan Salon, the world’s largest international trade fair for motorhomes and caravans, will take place from Aug.31 to Sept. 8 at…
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Learning Center Scholarship Goes to Taylor Boyd
Taylor Boyd, whose father is a full-time employee at Lazydays RV of Tampa, Fla., has been chosen to receive the…
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Senators Back Highway Spending
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators unveiled a proposal on Monday to authorize $287 billion in federal government spending over…
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RV Groups Back Programming Access
Five groups representing manufacturers, dealers and owners of RVs, as well as the RV campgrounds, sent a letter to the…
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RVshare Books Millionth Rental Day
Peer-to-peer RV rental company, RVshare has hit a major milestone in the growth of the business, and the company has officially booked…
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Ultrafabrics Shows at Helsinki Fashion Week
Last year, Helsinki Fashion Week took the world by storm as the first fashion week to ban leather. This July,…
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Cummins Revenues Increase
Cummins Inc. today reported second quarter revenues of $6.2 billion increased 1 percent from the same quarter in 2018. Increased truck production in North…
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Air Lift Loadlifter Kits for Ford F-150
Aftermarket air suspension manufacturer ?Air Lift Co.? has released newly redesigned LoadLifter 5000 series load support kits for the 2015-2019…
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Community: Spartan Donates to St. Jude Children’s
Spartan Motors continued its commitment to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through its fourth annual sponsorship of the WGC-FedEx St.…
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KOA President Visits Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo
The outdoor hospitality industry is growing, and with that growth comes plenty of change. The demographics are getting younger and…
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