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Caricature Artist to Appear at GoIDit Display
Artist Neal Portnoy will return to the RV Dealers Association Expo in Las Vegas next week. Portnoy’s art, all done…
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Lazydays Q3 Revenue Increases by 11%
Lazydays Holdings has announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, showing that revenues were $158.4 million. That’s an increase…
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Elkhart Elects First African American Mayor
Democrat Rod Roberson will become Elkhart’s next mayor on Jan. 1 after defeating former Republican Mayor Dave Miller in a…
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Stone Vos Improves Warranty Terms for Awnings
Stone Vos, a Florida-based RV aftermarket awning company, has announced that it has improved warranty terms for fabric replacements. The…
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Lorne Armer Joins Route 66
Lorne Armer, formally vice president of brand management at KOA, has recently joined the Route 66 RV Network management team.…
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Audax Completes Sale of AAMP Global
Audax Private Equity, in partnership with management, has completed the sale of AAMP to The Halifax Group. Headquartered in Clearwater,…
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Motility, MenuSys Integrate F&I Workflow
Motility Software Solutions, a provider of dealership management systems for the specialty vehicle market, has reached an agreement with leading…
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Rental School Education Detailed for Expo
The rental education track of the 2019 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will feature valuable workshops on the landscape of the rental…
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RVIA Safety Workshop Set for Hall of Fame
The RV Industry Association will host its second seminar, “Creating a Safer Workplace: Practical Directions,” on Nov. 20 at the RV/MH Hall…
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Bufab Acquires American Bolt & Screw
Bufab, a Swedish supplier of nuts, bolts, screws and similar hardware, has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares…
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Brooklyn Bedding Enters RV Market
U.S. mattress manufacturer and retailer Brooklyn Bedding recently launched a new category with custom crafted mattresses specifically for RVs, travel trailers, fifth…
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Tekonsha Unveils Bluetooth-enabled Brake Control
Horizon Global has launched the Tekonsha Prodigy iD Brake Control featuring EDGE Technology, an in-dash, Bluetooth-enabled brake control. The Prodigy…
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Trump Admin Considers Privatizing National Parks
At the urging of a controversial team of advisors, the Trump administration is mulling proposals to privatize national park campgrounds…
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Trends: Long-Term Gain Expected for Camping World
It’s been a rough year for Camping World Holdings’ equity. A cyclical slowdown in RV sales and Gander Outdoors integration…
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CDK Global Reports an 11% in Revenue
CDK Global has announced financial results for its fiscal 2020 first quarter ended Sept. 30. Revenues were $494 million, a…
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Timken Presents Rep of the Year Awards
Timken Co., a supplier of bearings and power transmission products, recently recognized its manufacturer’s sales representatives for their outstanding service…
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RV Rental Connection Launches Rental School
Peer-to-peer RV rental website, RV Rental Connection, has launched an all-online RV rental school. Students learn the RV rental business at…
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LCI’s Aftermarket Sales Grow by $74 Million
LCI Industries has reported its third quarter 2019 results, showing net sales of $586.2 million, a decrease of 3 percent year-over-year. Aftermarket…
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Trends: Used Motorized RV Values Up 9%
Black Book has released the used values of RVs for September, showing that the average selling price for motorized units…
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Motility Integrates Kenect Into Management System
Motility Software Solutions has partnered with Kenect, a business-texting platform that allows dealers to send and receive text messages from…
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Report: U.S. Considers $112B Tariff Rollback
U.S. officials are considering removing tariffs on $112 billion worth of Chinese goods as a concession to seal a “Phase…
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Dometic Goes Overlanding at SEMA
Dometic will participate in the new Overland Experience Expo at SEMA in Las Vegas, in addition to its trade show…
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MB Quart Unveils New Premium Series Speakers
MB Quart will showcase its new Premium Series speakers at SEMA 2019 in Las Vegas at booth No. 60012. Included…
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Leading Edge Countertops Moves into Larger Syracuse Facility
Leading Edge Countertops, a supplier of countertops for RVs and other markets, has moved into a larger facility in Syracuse,…
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Rockford Fosgate Introduces New Amplifiers
Rockford Fosgate has unveiled the PRIME R2 line of amplifiers that includes multiple models for system design flexibility. With MSRP ranging…
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Campers Inn RV Acquires Palmetto RV & Marine
Campers Inn RV has acquired Palmetto RV & Marine in Moncks Corner, S.C. The dealership will remain open as it…
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Acuva Launches New UV-LED Water Purifier
Acuva Technologies, a supplier of UV-LED drinking water purification technology, recently announced two new additions to its growing portfolio of…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Jayco, Airstream, and Forest River
Jayco is recalling certain 2017 Pinnacle fifth wheel trailers. The suspension system may fail. The remedy for this recall is…
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ROUTE 66 Appoints 2019 to 2020 Advisory Board
The ROUTE 66 management team recently announced its 2019 to 2020 dealer advisory board at the 16th Annual ROUTE 66…
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RVWA Meeting Planned for Nov. 11
The RV Women’s Alliance will hold its first annual board and membership meeting at 3 p.m. PT on Monday, Nov.…
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Motility Launches Customer Success Team
Motility Software Solutions, a provider of dealership management systems, has launched a new customer success division under the leadership of…
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Forest River Named Bronze Partner for Expo
The RV Dealers Association has announced that Forest River is returning as a Bronze Partner for the 2018 RV Dealers…
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Trends: U.S. Manufacturing Sector Adds 26,000 Jobs in First Quarter
Gross job gains exceeded gross job losses in 10 of 13 industries in the first quarter of 2019, according to…
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Proposed Rule Would Lead to More Electrified Chassis
The California Air Resource Board (CARB) has released a proposed rule that, if finalized, would require manufacturers of incomplete or…
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Samlex America Wins ‘Best Booth’ Award at Land ‘N’ Sea Show
Samlex America, a manufacturer and recognized brand of power conversion products, has won the Best Booth award at the recently…
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Camping World to Unveil Q3 Results Nov. 7
Camping World Holdings will reveal its financial results for the third quarter fiscal 2019 after the market closes on Thursday,…
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BOSS Audio Debuts Three New Dash Cams
BOSS Audio Systems has launched three new dash cameras: the BCAM60, BCAM70, and BCAMW80. All three will be on display…
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Shurhold Releases New Soft, Medium Combo Brush
Shurhold Industries recently released a 10-inch soft/medium combo brush. The 10-inch soft/medium combo brush has a ring of long, soft…
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CURT, LUVERNE Sponsor Equine Show
CURT and LUVERNE, partners of the American Quarter Horse Association, will be sponsoring the World Championships Show as AQHA’s official…
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Multiple Jellystone Park Locations Nominated for Park of the Year
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort locations have been named contenders in the annual National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds’…
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RVDA of Canada Partners with Tire Distributor
The RVDA of Canada has formed a new endorsement partnership with DT Tire and Atlas Tire Wholesale. DT Tire and Atlas…
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RVDA Workshop to Cover Family-run Businesses
The dealer/GM education track at the 2019 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will feature an hour-long workshop from Jane Warner, senior wealth…
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Lewis RV Center Receives Top Route 66 RV Network Honor
At the 16th Annual Route 66 Rally, recently held at the Coconut Point Hyatt Resort in Bonita Springs, Fla., Lewis…
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Research Points to Q3 Decline for Camping World
Camping World is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the…
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Spartan Motors Sales Increase 27% to $289M
Spartan Motors has reported operating results for the third quarter ending Sept. 30, showing sales increased $62.8 million, or 27.8 percent, to…
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Cummins Wins in Patent Infringement Case
Cummins has announced successful legal actions against Turbotechsnab LLC and Weifang Yuhang Turbocharger Co. for infringement upon Cummins’ trademarks and patents, respectively. In the…
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Parallax Power Supply Mourns Loss of Jeffery McCoy
Jeffery J. McCoy, 60, of Warren, Ind., formerly of Kokomo, Ind., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 27, at his…
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LKQ Corp. Reports Modest Increase to $3.1B
LKQ Corp. has reported $3.15 billion revenue for the third quarter of 2019, an increase of 0.8 percent as compared…
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Illinois Gander Outdoors Location Closes
Gander Outdoors has closed its Northwest Peoria, Ill., outlet for good. Gander Outdoors, a hunting-fishing-camping store near The Shoppes at…
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Motility Launches MotilityConnect for Dealer Ops
Motility Software Solutions, a provider of dealership management systems for the specialty vehicle market, has launched MotilityConnect, an open API…
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Ontario RV Dealership Bids for Name on Arena
Barrie, Ontario, Canada’s City Hall has decided to take a closer look at a proposal that would change the name…
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Airstream Recognized by ‘Fast Company’ for Smart Control Technology
Airstream has announced that the Smart Control Technology unveiled in the 2019 Classic model travel trailer received two of Fast Company’s…
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Cummins Showcases Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck
Cummins recently unveiled a heavy-duty truck with fuel cell and battery electric power. The demonstration vehicle was unveiled at the…
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Ford to Recall 319,000 Transit Vans
Ford Motor Co. issued three safety recalls Tuesday in North America, including 319,000 Ford Transit vans to replace crack-prone driveshaft couplings…
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Southco Releases New Heavy-Duty Latches
Southco recently released a new heavy-duty 37 Lever Assist Latch. Designed to accommodate misalignment of heavier doors and panels, the…
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ADP to Discuss How Financial Stress Impacts Employee Retention
ADP will host a webinar entitled, “How Financial Wellness Can Lead to Higher Employee Retention and Less Stress.” The webinar…
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Northpoint Named Bronze Partner for RVDA Expo
The RV Dealers Association has announced that Northpoint Commercial Finance is returning as a Bronze Partner for the 2019 RV…
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ARVC Launches New App for OHCE Attendees
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has announced a new, official smartphone App for OHCE 2019, providing…
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New NAFTA Hold-up Could Delay $8B in Orders
Auto parts suppliers are eagerly awaiting ratification of the new North American free-trade deal – a pact that could result…
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Trends: Official Outdoor Rec Offices May Grow
With signatories from five U.S. states committing last week to “Confluence Principles,” the number of U.S. states with official outdoor…
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Low Demand for Trucks Decreases Cummins’ Revenue by 3%
Cummins’ third quarter revenues of $5.8 billion decreased 3 percent from the same quarter in 2018. Lower demand for trucks…
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Flexsteel Sales Decrease of 11% Driven by Tariffs
Flexsteel Industries has reported fiscal first quarter 2020 results, showing net sales were $100 million for the quarter ended Sept.…
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Finance Provider DLL Expands Into RV Market
DLL, a global financial solutions provider, will expand its offerings into the recreation and leisure lifestyle market in North America.…
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Crane Co. Sales Decrease Driven by Low Sales to RV Customers
Crane Co. has reported third quarter 2019 sales were $772 million, a decrease of 10 percent compared to the third…
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Winnebago to Initiate $270M Offering to Help with Newmar Acquisition
Winnebago Industries intends to offer – subject to market conditions and other factors – $270 million in aggregate principal amount of…
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Industry Members Pleased by Uptick in Shipments
RV shipment numbers in September were higher than the same month a year before, breaking a 13-month streak of negative…
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Hifonics to Tout New Audio System at SEMA
Hifonics recently launched a 600-watt audio system for the new TERYX KRX 1000. This new Hifonics sound system is only…
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ARVC, Staylist Partner for Online Content
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has announced Staylist as the latest industry supplier to join the…
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Community: Days Corp. Partners with Nonprofit
Days Corp. has partnered with Mosaic in Northern Indiana, a nonprofit organization which provides services to individuals with intellectual disabilities.…
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USTR Approves Duty-Free Treatment for Lauan Plywood
On Monday, the RV industry praised the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) decision to grant duty-free treatment for lauan and meranti…
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TransCore Introduces RV Toll Pass with Nationwide Coverage
TransCore has introduced a new product that allows RVers to travel across the country using one transponder to pay tolls…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Jayco, Thor Motor Coach, Sprinter, and Outdoor RV
Jayco is recalling certain 2016 to 2017 Alante motorhomes built on Ford F53 chassis. A heat shield may have not…
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Arrow Distributing Names Keynote Speaker
Arrow Distributing recently announced that David Martin, president of The Mark-Kee Group and creator of eRVtraining, will be sharing his…
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Lemonis Sells Jacksonville RV Dealership
TV personality Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Camping World Holdings, has sold a Jacksonville, Fla., RV store at a multi-million-dollar loss,…
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GEN-Y Hitch Debuts Torsion-Flex Pin Box
GEN-Y Hitch has released the Executive which combines Torsion-Flex technology with a fifth wheel pin box. By isolating the truck…
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BOA Exec to Host Employee Benefits Workshop
The dealer/GM education track at the 2019 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will feature an hour-long workshop from Sandra Lewandowski, senior VP…
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Brunswick Poised for Growth in 2020, CEO Says
In a call with financial analysts recently, following the release of Brunswick Corp.’s third-quarter earnings, CEO David Foulkes was asked…
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RV Wholesale Shipments Experience Slight Increase
The RV Industry Association has released its September survey of manufacturers, finding that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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Workshop to Spotlight IT Security Risk Management
Joe Zueger, president of Workplace IT Management and a 30-year IT services veteran, will present an hour-long workshop in the…
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Intellitronix Receives Order for $228,400
Intellitronix Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of the U.S. Lighting Group, has announced a major RV distributor placed an initial…
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ORR Members to Testify Before Congress
The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing focused solely on outdoor recreation next week in Washington, D.C.…
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ARVC’s OHCE to Feature New Green Initiatives
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has created the Plan-It Green Friendly Park Program to incentivize and…
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Sobel University Updates Course Grading System
Sobel University has updated its online course grading system. With the updates in technology, turn-around time for grading and live…
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Sun RV Resorts Officially Opens Upscale Resort
Carolina Pines, a Signature Sun RV Resort, recently celebrated its grand opening near Myrtle Beach, S.C. Located in Conway near…
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Five New States Commit to Outdoor Rec Principles
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) recently joined outdoor recreation leaders from Maine, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, and Virginia, as they committed to advance the…
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Patrick Industries Reports Cyberattack, Decrease in Sales
Patrick Industries has reported its financial results for the third quarter, which were impacted by a sophisticated third-party malware cyberattack.…
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Aqua Finance Appoints New President, CEO
Aqua Finance, a provider of financing to consumers in the water treatment, home improvement, and RV industries, has appointed Rich…
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Webasto Introduces Thermo Top Evo
Webasto North America recently introduced the new Thermo Top Evo coolant heater. The Thermo Top Evo is the latest in…
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Huntington Bancshares’ RV and Marine Loans Increase 17 Percent
Huntington Bancshares has reported net income for the 2019 third quarter of $372 million, a decrease of 2 percent from the…
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Champagne Models to Come Standard with AquaGo
Truma has announced that Forest River’s Cedar Creek division is installing the Truma AquaGo as standard equipment on all of…
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RVIA to Host Webinar on Lauan Plywood Decision
The RV Industry Association will hold a Driving Policy webinar on lauan plywood at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov.…
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MARVAC Lists Vendors for Technical Training Class
MARVAC will host three, 1-day tech training classes from Dec. 10-12 in Okemos, Mich. These 1-day training classes are both approved…
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Rollick Launches New Pre-Qualification Solution
Rollick recently launched its online finance pre-qualification solution at the Powersports Finance Conference in San Diego, Calif. This add-on product helps…
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Outdoorsy App Launches for Android
Outdoorsy recently launched an Android version of its App for RV, campervan, and trailer owners. Key features of the app –…
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Community: Jayco to Hold a Recycling Drive
Jayco is bringing more awareness to protecting the environment, as a company mission, during the month of November because of…
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Winnebago Reports Positive Q4 Gain, Decrease in Motorhomes
Winnebago Industries has reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2019, showing a decrease of 1.1…
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Espitia and Boone Join Ranger Distribution
Ranger Distribution has added Frank Espitia and Duncan Boone to its team. Espitia has been involved in the RV industry…
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Keller Marine & RV to Hold Show in Warehouse
Keller Marine & RV is bringing back some memories from 1991 and beyond as it opens its warehouses next week…
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Airxcel-Owned Aqua-Hot Promotes Mark Davis
Aqua-Hot Heating Systems, recently acquired by Airxcel, has promoted Mark Davis with new responsibilities more focused on sales and developing…
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KOA to Open Luxury Outdoor Resort by Summer 2020
The Terramor Outdoor Resort will open in the Acadia National Park area in Bar Harbor, Maine, during the summer, according…
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