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RV Retailer Appointments Two New Execs
RV Retailer has appointed two new executives to the company’s leadership team. Chris Glenn has been appointed corporate vice president of service,…
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Gander RV’s Large American Flag in N.C. Approved
On Monday, the Statesville Planning Board in North Carolina scraped together a quorum of five members during a special midday…
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RV Trader, Cycle Trader Expand Lead Strategies
RV Trader and Cycle Trader have introduced a series of marketplace enhancements providing multiple new channels for connecting with in-market consumers. Additions include…
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Magnadyne Enters RV Aftermarket
Magnadyne, an electronics supplier to RV manufacturers, announced it will be entering the RV aftermarket channel of distribution. Additionally, the…
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TMC Participates in High School RV Construction Pathway Program
For the past five months, Thor Motor Coach participated in Northwood High School’s RV Construction graduation pathway program in Nappanee,…
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Next Sparc Acquires Way Interglobal Network
Next Sparc recently acquired a majority interest in Way Interglobal Network, an RV import distributor alternative to larger suppliers located…
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Indiana Quality of Life Rating Updated
A new report from the Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State University updates the quality of life…
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3 Feathers Mfg. Masters the Trail
Some people take an axe to a problem. But Mel Sandland, industry veteran and owner of 3 Feathers Mfg., uses…
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Thor’s Dealer Inventory Levels Decrease 20 Percent
Thor Industries has announced third-quarter results with record net sales of $2.5 billion, compared with the previous sales record posted…
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Keystone RV Employee Saves Choking Coworker
Keystone RV Plant 31 Final Group Leader Eddie Sanchez was recently recognized with the “Outstanding Service Award,” for saving the…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Airstream, Forest River
Airstream is recalling certain 2018 to 2020 International, Sport, Flying Cloud, Classic, Tommy Bahama, Globetrotter, and Nest travel trailers. The…
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Texas Gov. Signs Loophole for Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffett is no longer a scofflaw when it comes to arcane Texas rules regarding who can own an automobile dealership in…
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Horizon Global Appoints Pierson to CFO Position
Horizon Global Corp. has named Jamie G. Pierson as chief financial officer. Pierson will have responsibility for the company’s global…
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NERVDA Discusses Follow-up RVWA Meeting
The New England RV business community recently gathered in Worcester, Mass., to learn more about the RV Women’s Alliance and…
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Walorski Issues Statement on USMCA
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) released the following statement after President Trump announced an agreement with Mexico that suspends tariffs…
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Horizon Global Explores Sale of Asia-Pacific Segment
Horizon Global has initiated a formal process to explore the sale of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) business segment. The expected proceeds…
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VIDEO: Coachmen RV Introduces the Pursuit 27XPS
Coachmen RV, a division of Forest River, has recently released a new Pursuit floorplan. This floorplan will create a new entry…
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‘Toy Story 4’-Themed RV to Roll into Elkhart
A Toy Story 4-themed RV will roll into Elkhart, Ind., featuring photo opportunities for fans, film-themed prizes and carnival games.…
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RVDA of Canada Partners with Community Safety and Asset Recovery Company
The RV Dealers Association of Canada has announced its latest endorsement partnership with KYCS Global (pronounced “kicks” and stands for…
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Webinar to Cover Withstanding OSHA Visits
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 1 p.m. on Wednesday,…
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Chinese Manufacturer to Open Indiana Facility
Indiana Wheel Corp. (IWC), a startup manufacturing company specializing in the production and distribution of steel wheels, has announced plans to…
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New Horizons RV Launches New Customer Portal
New Horizons RV has launched a new customer portal for a single point of contact between the customer and New…
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Gallery: RVIA Members Discuss Camper Tax Parity Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – RV Industry Association members met with members of Congress over a two-day period on Capitol Hill, discussing many…
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REV Group Experiences Modest Q2 Growth
REV Group has reported its second quarter results for the three months ended April 30, showing consolidated net sales of…
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PullRite Releases New Fifth Wheel Hitch
PullRite Towing Solutions has released its new Super 5th Single Point 24k fifth wheel hitch (part No. 3900). The 3900…
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Transfer Flow Introduces 50-Gallon Replacement
Transfer Flow has introduced a 50-gallon, high-capacity midship replacement fuel tank system for gasoline Ford F-150 Crew Cab pickups with…
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ORVA Readies for ‘Looking to the Future’ Convention on June 23
The Oklahoma RV Association (ORVA) will hold its 2019 State Convention from June 23-24 at the Grand Casino Hotel in…
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ARVC Delegation Meets with 34 Legislators
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) wrapped up its participation in RVs Move America Week on Wednesday…
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NATDA Lists Dealer Education Lineup for Show
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has announced the Dealer Education lineup for the 2019 NATDA Trade Show &…
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Lazydays Resort Awarded TripAdvisor Certificate
Lazydays has announced that the Lazydays RV Resort earned its fifth consecutive TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. With five consecutive years…
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SylvanSport to Showcase at GoPro Mountain Games
SylvanSport will be showcasing its award-winning GO camper at the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, Colo., running from June 6-9.…
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Community: No Barriers, Winnebago Support Disability Advocate
Setting out to prove living in a wheelchair is no barrier to enjoying the outdoors, social media influencer and blogger Nerissa…
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Community: LifeStraw, Airstream Begin Cross-Country Campaign
LifeStraw, a leader in water filtration and purification solutions, will hit the road this summer with Airstream for the “Clean Water Across America” tour. From June through…
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Outdoorsy Launches Vehicle Purchase Program, New Online Distribution Model
Outdoorsy recently launched its Vehicle Purchase Program, an internet sales and distribution model for campervans and RVs. This new, one-stop…
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NATDA, RVTI Enter Talks for Tech Program
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has announced that advanced negotiations have begun with multiple third-party services, including RV…
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Elizabeth Warren to Appear at RV Hall of Fame
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is set to visit Elkhart this week, with her team announcing a change of venue…
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LCI Launches the Quality 2.0 Management Program
Lippert Components has launched Quality 2.0, a contact center quality management program within the company’s customer services division. Inspired by…
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Liz White Joins Covercraft as Sales Manager
Covercraft Industries has added Liz White as its new ADCO national sales manager. White will be working with dealers and…
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Jayco to Display Eagle RV at GoPro Mountain Games
Jayco has been invited to participate in this year’s GoPro Mountain games. The Jayco Eagle HT 264BHOK travel trailer won…
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Nickell Takes Leadership Position at CrossRoads
CrossRoads RV has named Nate Nickell as vice president of sales effective immediately. As part of a larger Thor Industries’…
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ARVC CEO Shares Economic Impact on Capitol Hill
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) continued advocacy efforts at RVs Move America Advocacy Week in Washington,…
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RVIA Execs Tout Initiatives at Leadership Meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The past two years have been particularly fruitful ones for the RV Industry Association, the group’s leadership…
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Gallery: Rep. Dennis Ross Kicks Off RVIA Reception
Last night, the Mayflower Hotel hosted the welcome reception for RVs Move America Week. Former U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross (R.-Fla.),…
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RV Study Touts Economic Impact of $114 Billion
The new RVs Move America Economic Impact Study, released at the annual meeting of the RV Industry Association, revealed that…
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Thor Creates New Positions for Zimmerman and Hermon
Thor Industries has created new senior management positions within its North American operations. President and CEO Bob Martin announced that two of…
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Photos: Airstream Revives Two Historic Models
Airstream has revived two of its historic single-axle models: the Bambi and Caravel. Both trailers were originally launched in the early 1960s.…
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Trader Interactive Launches New Site Management Services for Dealers
RV Web Services and Commercial Web Services, which provide online marketing solutions for RV dealers, have introduced a drag-and-drop content management system…
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Economic Impact Study Casts Spotlight on Indiana
A new study on the economic impact of the RV industry shows Indiana has the most economic activity related to…
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Suburban Adds Three New Sales Team Members
Suburban, an Airxcel brand, has added John Eaton, Jeff Miller, and Adam Simonson to the Suburban sales team to support…
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Aliner Showcases 35th Anniversary Camper in D.C.
Aliner will be represented throughout RVs Move America Week in Washington, D.C., as it showcases its new 35th Anniversary camper…
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Valley Screen Director Makes ’40 Under 40′
South Bend Regional Chamber recognizes Brian Snell, art director of Valley Screen, as a recipient of the “Michiana Forty Under…
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Gallery: RV Women’s Alliance Holds Board Meeting in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) hosted a dinner followed by a board meeting in Washington, D.C., at…
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Travel Lite RV Promotes Rebar to VP of Sales
Travel Lite RV has promoted Ryan Rebar to vice president of sales. With 19 years of experience in the industry,…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Sprinter Vans
Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Platform 907) vehicles equipped with high-beam assist. A software error in…
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Trump Threatens Tariffs on Mexico Because of Immigration
Shares of U.S., Asian and German automakers tumbled on Friday after President Donald Trump threatened to slap tariffs on imports…
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Nominations for ARVC Board of Directors Open
Voting Areas 1 and 5 have openings for the ARVC board of directors with 3-year terms beginning on Nov. 10.…
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RVDA of Canada Launches Tech Week
The RV Dealers Association of Canada has launched ‘RV Tech Week’ to recognize the vital role RV service technicians play…
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Coachmen Hires Elliott as Sales Manager
Coachmen RV has hired Jim Elliott as its new West Coast regional sales manager for the Class A division. He…
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Golf Classic Returns for Induction Dinner
The 2019 RV/MH Hall of Fame Golf Classic, an annual fundraiser, returns to the Christiana Creek Country Club in Elkhart,…
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Blog: How to Sell RVs to Millennials
The biggest shift when it comes to selling to Millennials is the transition from closing a deal to helping your…
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Canadian Wholesale RV Shipments Fall 30 Percent
The Canadian RV Association has reported that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the first quarter, ending March 31, totaled 12,463 units…
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Employment Puts LCI Incentives into Question
Goshen City Council will decide whether to continue financial incentives on a $10 million investment by Lippert Components based on…
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Jayco Pairs Warranty with Structural Coverage
Jayco recently announced that its two-year warranty will now be paired with a three-year structural warranty. The Jayco 2+3 warranty…
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FixTech Signs Rep Group Coatney Sales
FixTech, manufacturer of high-performance adhesive and finishing sealants and epoxies, has signed Coatney Sales as its rep group. The Fremont,…
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ARVC Lists Delegation Going to D.C.
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) will be sending a strong delegation to Washington, D.C., to participate…
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NATDA Adds St. Louis Tours for Show Attendees
A Taste of St. Louis has been added to the 2019 NATDA Trade Show & Convention event schedule. The event, sponsored…
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Community: Fantasy RV Tours Donates $31,000 to Make-A-Wish
When 100 guests showed up on April 1 for Fantasy RV Tours’ 10th Reunion RV Rally in Nashville, Tenn., they…
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RV Shipment Prediction for 2019 Dips 13 Percent
Following a sluggish start for RV wholesale shipments through the first third of the year, the RV Industry Association expects…
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Fleetwood RV Unveils New Freedom Bridge Foundation
REV Recreation Group recently unveiled the new Freedom Bridge to dealers at its Key Dealer Event held at the RRG…
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VIDEO: Senator Mike Braun Visits Grand Design RV
Indiana Sen. Mike Braun recently toured Grand Design RV in Middlebury, Ind., to learn more about Grand Design RV and the manufacturing process…
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Turtleback Trailers Acquired, Expects Increased Production for 2021
Arizona-based company American Coatings Holdings, which owns brands like Inyati Bedliners and SmartWrap, has acquired Turtleback Trailers. Financial details of the transaction were not…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Creative Products
Meyer Distributing has added Creative Products to its line of product offerings. “Creative Products (CPG) is a line that many…
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Lemonis’s Fight Over American Flag Continues
Marcus Lemonis, star of CNBC’s so-named reality television show, had said Wednesday that he would go to jail before he’d…
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RV Sales and Service Center Opens in Colorado
2534 RV, a locally-owned, full-service RV sales and service center, recently opened at 1115 Southgate Drive, Windsor, CO 80550. ?Located…
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Vycom Introduces TimberLine Woodgrain Sheets
Vycom Corp., a manufacturer of plastic sheet products, recently introduced TimberLine HDPE (high-density polyethylene) sheets that have a woodgrain color…
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Blue Water Development Expands KOA Portfolio
Blue Water Development, a real estate developer specializing in commercial and hospitality properties on the East Coast, has added two…
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Cove Communities Poised for Major Acquisitions
Cove Communities has hired Jeff Schwartzas as vice president of acquisitions. He will source acquisitions for Cove Communities in North America and develop…
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Following Dispute, CalARVC Rebrands Itself
The California Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (CalARVC) has changed the association’s name to CampCalNow RV Park and Campground…
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REDARC Signs Deal with NA Distributor TAP
REDARC has announced Transamerican Auto Parts (TAP) as a North American distributor of REDARC’s diverse product portfolio of electric brake…
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Braxton Creek Unveils New Logo, Website
Braxton Creek has launched a newly redesigned website, as well as a new company logo and tagline. “You might also…
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Formula Trailers Buys Assets of Impact Trailers
Formula Trailers, a Bristol, Ind., cargo trailer company, has purchased certain assets and intellectual rights for Impact Trailers. The transaction…
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Air Lift Releases LoadLifters for Nissan Titan
Aftermarket air suspension specialist ?Air Lift? has released new LoadLifter 5000 and LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate load support kits for the…
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Canada Works to Ratify NAFTA Replacement
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is remaining mum on the ratification timeline for the new North American free-trade agreement, but…
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Universal Lenders Reduces Fees for Retailers
Universal Lenders, creators of the ZERO Plan and a 2018 Dealers’ Choice award-winner, has announced Level D guidelines to provide…
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New Campers Inn RV Location Opens in July
A Stafford County, Va., RV sales and service business will move its sales division to a larger site in Spotsylvania…
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RVDA of Canada Enters Endorsement Partnership with Cambridge Global Payments
The RV Dealers Association of Canada has formed a new endorsement partnership with Cambridge Global Payments, one of the largest…
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RVIA: April Wholesale Shipments Drop by 15%
The RV Industry Association’s April survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 40,243 wholesale shipments,…
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Online Store Airstream Supply Co. to Curate Stories with Products
Airstream has launched the Airstream Supply Co., a new website that equips travelers with outdoor and camping gear. The site features stories of adventure,…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Forest River, Livin’ Lite, and REV
Forest River is recalling certain 2019 to 2020 R. Pod travel trailers. The wire for the refrigerator’s spark igniter may…
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NMMA Highest Level of Sales in the Past 11 Years
The National Marine Manufacturers Association recently reported that U.S. powerboat sales were about 276,000 units in 2018, up 4 percent…
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Timbren Releases New Rear Suspension Upgrade
Timbren Industries recently introduced a Timbren SES upgrade for the rear suspension on the W32 Workhorse. This new kit (part…
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RVDA Subsidiary Partners with Global Gas Propane
RV Dealers Association members now have access to price-competitive propane suppliers according to RVDA’s recent endorsement of Global Gas. RVDA-endorsed products…
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Blind-Spot Detector, Senzar, Enters Market
Novus Radar Technologies recently introduced Senzar, which provides blind-spot detection. Senzar’s blind-spot features include: Coverage of left and right adjacent lanes,…
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Deadline for Canadian Technician Bursaries Nears
The RV Dealers Association of Canada has notified members that there are few days left to submit for the NTP-STAG…
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Winnebago Revamps Its Museum
The Winnebago Industries museum in Forest City, Iowa, was recently given a makeover and is a fresh view for the…
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LCI to Present at Baird Global Consumer Conference
LCI Industries has announced that it will participate in the Baird 2019 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference in New…
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Hoefer RV Signs Retail Deal with Robbins Camper Sales
Hoefer Group has announced that it will launch Hoefer RVs in the American market, exclusively with Robbins Camper Sales in…
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RV Supplier and Vendor Expo Opens New Campus
RV Supplier and Vendor Expo (RVSV) has opened a new campus at Elkhart Open House for OEMs, suppliers and vendors.…
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Survey: Travel Trailers and Class C’s Most Popular RV Rentals
According to the new survey by the RV Rental Association (RVRA), RV rental revenue will continue upward during the 2019…
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Owner of LeMeilleur’s RV Truck & Equipment Repair Dies at 58
David Keith LeMeilleur, age 58, of LeMeilleur’s RV Truck & Equipment Repair, quietly and peacefully left his earthly home surrounded…
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