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Cummins Closes $290M Acquisition of Hydrogenics
Cummins has closed on the acquisition of fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies provider Hydrogenics Corp. “We are thrilled to welcome…
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Lance Camper Announces New 2020 Enhancements
Lancaster, Calif.-based Lance Camper has announced product enhancements for its 2020 ultra-light travel trailer and truck camper model lines and…
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Patrick Industries Announces Private Offering of $300M of Senior Notes
Patrick Industries has announced its intention to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $300 million aggregate principal amount of…
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Winegard Launches the Air360+
Winegard recently launched the Air360+, which provides free HDTV and AM/FM radio. The Gateway and internet are provided via a…
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RVDA App Receives New Content and Features
The RV Dealers Association has updated its mobile app with a new look and content. The upgrade also offers users…
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RVIA to Host Webinar on Tiny Homes
The RV Industry Association will host a Driving Policy webinar on tiny homes at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept.…
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TACO’s Fall Show to Include Educational Seminars
The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) is gearing up for its fall show on Sept. 25 in the North…
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Big Tex Trailers Announces Dump Model Upgrades
Big Tex has announced several updates to its dump category, including a new length for the popular 90SR model and upgrades that add…
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RVTI Announces Two Licensed Partners
The RV Technical Institute has announced that its first partner for its Level 1 training programs will be the Camping World Technical…
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Forest River Adopts LCI Chassis design and Rhino Box for 2020 Units
Lippert Components has announced that Forest River is adopting LCI’s Next Generation Upper Deck chassis design and Rhino Box pin…
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Proposed Woody’s RV Prompts Local Concern
Concerns about speeds on Marshall Road in Abbotsford, British Columbia, surfaced last week as council considered a new RV dealership…
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RVSEF, RVTI Join Forces to Train Consumers
The newly established RV Technical Institute will be hosting the 2020 Spring RV Safety & Education Foundation’s (RVSEF) Technical Education…
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Duo Form to Feature Show Trailer at Open House
Duo Form will feature a show trailer during the RV Open House at the RV Hall of Fame, showcasing new…
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Nickels to Host Sales Track Workshops at Expo
https://youtu.be/EFDgW7WS1Ac The 2019 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will feature two 60-minute workshops in the sales education track by first-time convention speaker…
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Indiana Gov. Holcomb Strengthens Ties in Japan
Gov. Eric Holcomb, First Lady Janet Holcomb, Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)…
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REV Details Class A Slowdown, Consolidates Production
REV Group has reported its third quarter results, showing consolidated net sales were $617 million, an increase of 3.2 percent…
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Dexter Tow Assist Launches with Bosch
Dexter and Bosch have collaborated to develop a platform that offers new, technologically oriented towing products. The Dexter Tow Assist…
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Spader Leadership Program Applications Available
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has begun accepting applications for the 2020 to 2021 Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship. This…
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LCI, Kinaxis Win Supply Chain Award
Kinaxis, a provider of supply chain software solutions, and Lippert Components have been named a recipient of Supply & Demand Chain…
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Florida RV Parks Unharmed by Hurricane Dorian
The vast majority of Florida’s RV parks and campgrounds, with the exception of some on the Northeast and Central Atlantic…
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Dometic Details Prizes, Schedule for Open House
Dometic has announced that it will be focusing on innovation and technology during the Supplier Show at Open House Week.…
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RVs Roll into Hershey for 51st Annual Show
RVs have begun rolling into the Giant Center parking lots this week as the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association prepares for…
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Lippert Components to Host Company Picnic
Lippert Components will host a company picnic on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Elkhart County 4H Fairgrounds. LCI team members…
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Community: Thor, KOA Care Enter 4th Year of Partnership
In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness month, Thor Industries announced it is partnering with KOA Care Camps for the fourth consecutive…
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Camping World Plans to Sell, Repurpose, or Close Up to 37 Locations
Camping World Holdings has announced that management and its board of directors approved a plan to strategically shift away from…
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CEO of IOI Refuses to Answer Allegations
The owner of an Elkhart payroll company refuses to answer the allegations in the first of several lawsuits from banks…
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Winnebago Reveals 2020 Wheelchair-Ready Units
The Winnebago 2020 Accessibility-Enhanced motorhome line includes updated features and is being carried by two new dealers, Stoltzfus RV and US Adventure RV, as well as…
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Indiana Developer Allan Ludwig Dies at 80
Allan Ludwig, 80, of Bristol, Ind., died Friday, Aug. 30, at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart after a lengthy…
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Alliance Names Martin as VP of Customer Service
Alliance RV has announced Bill Martin as vice president of customer service and customer experience. He also will be responsible…
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Holcomb Establishes Korean Business Connections
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, First Lady Janet Holcomb, Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation…
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67th California RV Show Begins Oct. 4
The 67th annual California RV Show, now for the first time at Fontana’s Auto Club Speedway, will begin Oct. 4.…
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Big Tex Trailers Introduces New Car Haulers
Big Tex has added more features to its car hauler line with its latest introductions. The new 60EC economical car hauler includes durable…
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Accuride Expanding RV Segment Presence
After 60 years in business, Santa Fe Springs, Calif.-based Accuride has found any number of applications for its drawer-slide products.…
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Industry Vets Launch Ranger Distribution
RV parts distribution veterans John Curran, Brent Diver, and Rod Humphreys have partnered along with Larry Dorfman, the former CEO…
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Fun Town RV to Open Eleventh Dealership
Fun Town RV has announced the location of its newest dealership. The eleventh store in the retail chain will be…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Newmar, Forest River and Keystone RV
Newmar is recalling certain 2018 to 2020 Mountain Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The bedroom fascia header may fall…
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Dometic Introduces New Outdoor Leisure Portfolio
Dometic has announced its new portfolio of outdoor leisure products by incorporating and rebranding acquired Kampa products. The new Kampa Dometic…
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Throgmartin Family Forms Third Company
The Throgmartin family recently announced that a new company, Throgmartin Holdings LLC, has been formed, bringing the Throgmartin’s corporate ownership…
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Road to Open House: TAXA and Braxton Creek
TAXA Outdoors TAXA Outdoors turned some heads – or going with the RV maker’s insect-themed brands, raised some antennae –…
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Delta Kits Launches New Website
Delta Kits, a leader in windshield repair and headlight restoration supplies and equipment, has launched its new fully responsive website.…
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ARVC Makes Hytropy New Member Benefit Provider
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has added Hytropy as its newest member benefit provider (MBP) for…
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NTP-STAG Canada Tech Bursary Winners Named
The RV Dealers Association of Canada has named its recipients of the 2018 to 2019 NTP-STAG Canada Bursary. A total…
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FRVTA Cancels Convention Due to Hurricane Dorian
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) has cancelled the annual state convention scheduled for this week in Orlando due to…
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RV Shipments for 2020 Predicted to Be 387,400
RV wholesale shipments will see a modest cyclical decline through the remainder of 2019 and into 2020, according to the…
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Keystone RV Celebrates Production of Unit No. 1,000,000
Keystone RV has shipped its one-millionth production unit, marking a significant milestone in the RV industry. The company celebrated with…
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Canadian Wholesale Shipments Decrease 26 Percent
The Canadian RV Association reports that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the second quarter, ending June 30, totaled 13,122 units compared…
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LCI Italy Acquires Rail Interior Manufacturer
LCI Industries has announced that its subsidiary, LCI Italy S.r.l., has acquired Ciesse S.p.A., a supplier of railway interior products and…
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FMCA Celebrates 100th Convention
The Family Motor Coach Association reported that the RV Club’s 100th International Convention and RV Expo met with great success.…
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RVTI Lists Open House Tour Options
Construction work is underway at the new RV Technical Institute building and the team will be ready to host its Grand Opening…
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Southco Introduces New Rotary Latch Solution
Southco recently expanded its line of rotary latching solutions with the launch of the R4-82 rotary latch with paddle actuator.…
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RVDA Expo Discounts End Aug. 31
RV Dealers Association dealer members who register by Aug. 31 will save more than $300 per person who attends the…
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Lazydays to Soon Close on Florida Land Deal
A Florida-based RV dealer is coasting into one of Southwest Murfreesboro’s fastest growing business areas, a 160-acre commercial subdivision named…
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Community: Stealth Trailer Offers Promotional Program to Support Vets, First Responders
Stealth Enterprises will soon kick off of its “Thank You for Serving” campaign, supporting armed service veterans and first responders…
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African Diplomat Tours Hoefer RV Products
On Wednesday, Eswatini’s Hon. Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Senator Manqoba Khumalo, and the U.S. Ambassador to Eswatini Lisa…
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Blue Ox Unveils New Feature for Alpha Tow Bar
Blue Ox has announced the production of an improved Alpha tow bar, the Alpha 2. “Our popular Alpha tow bar…
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Details Emerge for First HOF Supplier Show
RV/MH Hall of Fame President Darryl Searer is encouraging all RV dealers, RV aftermarket stores, service centers and OEMs to…
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Mercer Joins KOA Care Camps as Director of Dev
KOA Care Camps has named Jennifer Mercer, a professional fundraising and marketing executive, as its first director of development. KOA…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Blackstone Griddles
Meyer Distributing has added the Blackstone griddle line to its offerings. “We at Blackstone are proud to announce that Meyer…
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PullRite Launches 2020 Chevy/GMC Hitch Options
PullRite recently introduced a new OE tow package for 2020 General Motors, 2500 and 3500 Silverado and Sierra trucks. PullRite…
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RV Women’s Alliance to Host Hershey Show Event
The RV Women Alliance will host a breakfast networking event at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pa., sponsored by…
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Jimenez Joins the Intellitec Management Team
Intellitec Products has hired Carmen Jimenez to the newly created position of manager of quality and continuous improvement. Jimenez brings…
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Thor, National Forest Foundation Team Up
The National Forest Foundation (NFF) has announced a multi-year partnership with RV manufacturer Thor Industries. “We are proud and excited…
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O’Rourke Sales to Distribute Furrion Products
Furrion has selected O’Rourke Sales Co. as distribution and fulfillment partner for the independent appliance and consumer electronics channel. Furrion expanded…
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Jury Awards $500K to Couple in Winnebago Suit
A jury’s award of $500,000 in damages to a couple who sued over their chronically defective Winnebago motorhome was formally…
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VIDEO: OPUS Introduces First Off-Roading RV
OPUS Camper has introduced its first hard-sided trailer. The OP 15-footer is a hybrid caravan built for overlanders and adventurers.…
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Meyer Distributing Adds ARC Lighting to Lineup
Meyer Distributing has recently added ARC Lighting, a manufacturer of LED lighting products, to its line card. “Customers have been…
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Oracle Lighting Offers Free Showroom Displays
Oracle Lighting recently announced it now offers free, showroom POP displays for its popular V-Series and S3 LED bulb conversion…
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Discounts on RVDA Expo Registration End Saturday
The chance to save more than $320 on each dealership employee who attends RV Dealers Association’s 2019 convention in Las…
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RVDA Expo Workshop to Cover Referral Business
https://youtu.be/7mm6IXkja4g The fixed operations track at the 2019 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will showcase two hour-long workshops from David Foco, VP…
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Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Preps for Halloween
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts in the U.S. and Canada have a full schedule of fall and Halloween activities scheduled,…
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Community: Patriot Coolers Donates $60K to Military Charity
Homes For Our Troops, one of the nation’s top-rated veterans and military charities, announced that Patriot Coolers presented the organization…
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Report: RV Values Decline as Fall Approaches
Black Book has released its most recent findings of the used RV market and found that the average selling price…
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Myers Industries Acquires Tuffy Mfg. Industries
Myers Industries has acquired the assets of Tuffy Manufacturing Industries, a warehouse distributor of tire repair equipment and supplies. Founded…
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Furrion Announces Eight New Hires
Furrion has added eight new sales managers to its growing sales team in Elkhart. This year, Furrion has added talent to…
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Ontario Manufacturer Opens New Facility
Celebration was in the air at General Coach in Hensall, Ontario, on Aug. 20 as the company unveiled a major…
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Kenect Co-Founder to Host RVDA Expo Workshops
https://youtu.be/WKQ7Bhm6AFs Marketing expert and Kenect’s CMO Graham Anderson will present two hour-long workshops in the social media/eMarketing/BDC education track at…
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Cummins, UC San Diego Partner for Battery Research
Cummins has announced a multi-year partnership with the University of California San Diego and its battery validation lab to analyze viable…
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Florida Campground to Complete Expansion November
The Wildwood RV Village Campground in Wildwood, Fla., Expects to complete its expansion of 210 sites by Nov. 1 for…
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Trends: Labor Day Gas Prices Lowest in 3 Years
According to GasBuddy, gasoline prices this Labor Day are set to be lower than last year for everyone. GasBuddy predicts…
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LCI to Transition Furrion Distribution Back to Company
LCI Industries has announced that, effective Jan. 1, 2020, Furrion will take over the sale and distribution of Furrion products previously handled by…
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Wholesale RV Shipments Decrease 23 Percent in July
The RV Industry Association’s July survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 28,044 wholesale shipments,…
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NHTSA: 8,243 Units Affected in Sprinter Recall
Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4500 vehicles. If the manual…
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IOI’s Alleged Fraud Could Exceed $90M
Financial scandals in the payroll processing industry in recent years have followed a similar thread. This story by Caleb Bauer…
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Walorski to Talk Trade in Elkhart Tomorrow
RV Industry Association members are invited to join the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers Aug. 27 in Elkhart, Ind., at…
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CDK to Be Interviewed in FTC Antitrust Probe
The Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust probe into dealership management system giants CDK Global and Reynolds and Reynolds Co. is heating…
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ORR Talks Future of Rec, Elects New Leadership
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) Summer Board Meeting capped off two days of meetings in Washington, D.C., focused on growing…
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Sobel University Announces Winter Schedule
Sobel University has announced dates for training into 2020 in order to accommodate the increased demand for current and relevant…
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Spartan Motors to Attend Global Energy Conference
Spartan Motors’ management will participate in the Seaport Global Securities Energy & Industrials Conference at the JW Marriott in Chicago. Daryl Adams, president and CEO, and Rick…
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Airxcel Names Ogden Director of Global Marketing
Airxcel has appointed Harold Ogden to head the company’s global corporate and product brand marketing initiatives. In his role as…
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DOC Meets with RVIA Members to Discuss Expansion Into Asian Markets
The RV Industry Association recently invited personnel from the Department of Commerce (DOC) to visit with members in Elkhart, Ind.,…
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Keystone RV’s Alpine Heralds New 2020 Updates
Alpine recently implemented a new feature that caters directly to camper comfort and convenience: The Suburban Nautilus RL on-demand water…
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Newell Coach’s Jerry Allen Passes Away
Jerry Allen, paint supervisor for Newell Coach, has passed away after a brief illness, the company recently announced. Jerry was…
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Gov. Holcomb to Build Relationships in Asia
Gov. Eric J. Holcomb will lead economic development trips to Asia in the coming months to support the state of…
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RVDA Details Dealer/GM Track Schedule for Expo
https://youtu.be/D8BR-O9Tckk Timely and relevant dealership topics presented by top speakers have been scheduled for the dealer/GM track of the 2019 RV Dealers…
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ARVC Battles Addition of GFCI Protection
Advocacy efforts led by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) continue following the latest decision by the…
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Stealth Trailers to Attend NATDA Show
Stealth Enterprises, a builder of cargo and specialty trailers, has announced it will be attending the 2019 North American Trailers…
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Brunswick Trades at 9.4 Times Expected Earnings
Brunswick stocks are trading at 9.4 times expected earnings, which is close to its lowest price/earnings ratio since 1999. This…
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RVIA Training to Tackle Litigation Claims
The RV Industry Association will be presenting a recently updated version of the “Flying in Formation” training at 10 a.m. on…
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Keystone RV Employees Awarded for Exceptional Service, Dedication
On Aug. 8, during Keystone RV’s 2019 annual corporate luncheon, Jeff Runels, CEO of Keystone RV, presented “The Ultimate Ownership…
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Dometic Announces New Headquarters in Elkhart
Dometic recently announced a new RV headquarters in Elkhart, Ind. The purpose of establishing a headquarter specific to RV is…
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