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Pismo Coast Preps for Vintage Trailer Rally in May
One of the largest vintage trailer rallies in the country is set to take place May 16-19 at Pismo Coast Village RV…
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Boat Registrations Dip in March
Ski and wake boat registrations were up 8.7 percent in March, compared with March 2018. It was the only segment…
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RVIA Names RVX Task Force Members, Reveals Show Numbers
An RV Industry Association member task force has been identified and selected by Chairman Garry Enyart, to explore a path…
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RV Values Rise at Auctions Across All Segments
Black Book recently reported that the average selling price for motorized units was $42,768, which is up $922 (2.2%) from the…
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Michigan Dealer Jon Caswell Dies at 77
Jon Frederick Caswell, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on April 18 surrounded by his loving and devoted family…
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Permatex Moves Headquarters to Solon, Ohio
Permatex, a leader in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has moved its business operations recently from Hartford, Conn.,…
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Sunshine State RVs Adds Winnebago Motorhome Line
Sunshine State RVs has added Winnebago Class B motorhomes to its lineup. “Sunshine State RVs is extremely pleased to be…
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700Credit Integrates with AppOne Dealer Portal
700Credit has announced that AppOne has integrated 700Credit’s credit and compliance platform within the AppOne Dealer Portal, which connects dealers…
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RV Park Proposed for South Kitsap, Wash.
Agile Living of Orting, Wash., announced that it is planning a 105-space RV park on Bethel Road just outside Port…
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Wisconsin Jellystone Finishes First Expansion Plan
The Jellystone Park location in Caledonia, Wis., is preparing for the upcoming summer camping season with 50 new glamping cabins,…
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RV PRO Announces New Theme for July Issue
RV PRO is proud to announce that the theme for the July 2019 issue is: All in the Family. No, this…
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Jayco’s COO Departs, Bontrager Steps Back In
Jayco has announced that Derald Bontrager, president and CEO of Jayco and its divisions, will be stepping back into managing…
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Lance Camper Names Richard’s Boat Center as ‘Top Overall Dealer’
Lancaster, Calif.-based Lance Camper Mfg. has announced its top dealer award results for the 2018 season. Results are based on…
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Officials Suspect Arson for Bob Hurley RV Fire
It was a fire wall that could be seen for miles, getting the attention of Sergeant Joe Gamboa in Tulsa,…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Forest River and Others
Forest River is recalling certain 2018 to 2019 Orion Class C, Freelander Class C, and Leprechaun Class C motorhomes, Rockport…
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Go RVing Seeks Participants for Experiential Outreach
Go RVing’s experiential outreach continues to select events where the RV industry connects and can reach new audiences across the…
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Registration Open for Hall of Fame Induction
The celebration of RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019 will be held Aug. 5 at the Northern Indiana Event…
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Pilot Sleeve Beats Competitors in Independent Test
Pilot Sleeve Polyamide wheel centering sleeves recently surpassed competitive products in an independent test of wheel centering devices for commercial…
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TACO’s Annual Spring Meeting Kicks Off Tomorrow
The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) plans to hold its annual Spring Meeting Tuesday through Thursday at the Lake…
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CNN’s Michael Smerconish to Address RV Industry
Nationally-syndicated radio host, CNN host, newspaper columnist and New York Times Best-Selling Author, Michael Smerconish, will address the RV industry…
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Camco Acquires Assets of Trac Outdoor
Camco Mfg. has acquired assets of Trac Outdoor, a manufacturer of marine outdoor products including popular brands, such as Crooked…
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Optronics Unveils Decontaminating LED Lamps
Optronics International, a manufacturer and supplier of LED vehicle lighting, has unveiled its new LED-based Purilite Light-Shield decontaminating light. It will…
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Fourth Annual NHTSA Seminar Kicks Off May 1
Registration is closing in less than ten days for the RV Industry Association’s Fourth Annual National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Seminar.…
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Iron Edison Releases New Lithium Battery Line
Iron Edison recently introduced a new lithium battery for solar, the 4LiFe Lithium Ion Battery. The 4LiFe Lithium Battery can…
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BOSS Audio Systems Launches Two New Subwoofers
BOSS Audio Systems has launched two new slim-fit powered subwoofers. Now shipping, the 400/800-watt, 8-inch BAB8 (MSRP $119.99), and the…
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RV HOF Starts 22,000-square-foot Expansion
Earth movers are on site at the RV Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Ind., to mark the start of the…
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Torklift Partners with Genesis Supreme RV
Torklift International is partnering with Genesis Supreme RV, a California-based toy hauler manufacturer, who is offering the GlowStep Revolution on…
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NERVDA to Host Regional Meeting for RV Women’s Alliance
NERVDA recently announced that it will soon plan a regional meeting for the RV Women’s Alliance slated for May. NERVDA…
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National Trailer Safety Week Begins June 2
The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) is gearing up for its second annual National Trailer Safety Week (TSW) to…
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Avalon RV Center to Give Away Forest River RV
Avalon RV Center has released its annual RV Giveaway Contest online. The winner receives a 2019 Forest River Salem Cruise…
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ADESA Parent Company Receives New Proposition
Activist investor Starboard Value has built a new position in KAR Auction Services, parent company of ADESA. The company believes…
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Community: Family RV Group Distributes Make-A-Wish Campers
Family RV Group has combined forces with Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, and has presented campers to three families this past January and…
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Community: REV Group Builds ‘Survive Alive House’
REV Recreation Group recently completed a custom RV for the Milwaukee Fire Department. The custom RV is a first of…
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Lippert Elevates Faludy to Vice President
Lippert Components on Tuesday promoted Tom Faludy to vice president of global growth and strategic development. Faludy has served as…
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ASA Brings iN∙Command to Pacific Coachworks
ASA Electronics is bringing the control and convenience of iN?Command Control Systems to Pacific Coachworks fifth wheels. iN∙Command with Global…
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Maxxair Introduces SkyMaxx
Maxxair, an Airxcel brand, introduced SkyMaxx, a new innovative skylight available in two sizes, designed to offer daylight and fresh…
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NTP-STAG Welcomes Harold Import Co.
NTP-STAG welcomes Harold Import Co., a leading wholesale commercial culinary supplier, to its accessories category. Harold Import Co. has been…
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RV SnapPad Adds to Product Catalog
Origen RV Accessories has added the new SnapPad BF Product line, designed to work with Bigfoot Hydraulic leveling systems. The…
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Four Booths Left for Open House
RV/MH Hall of Fame Foundation President Darryl Searer said he has been pleased with the response to the Hall’s upcoming…
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Heartland Brands Earn DSI Distinction
Offering affirmation of Heartland Recreation Vehicles’ commitment to overall quality and customer service, the Elkhart, Ind.,-based firm garnered Dealer Satisfaction…
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Tents for Troops Outfits Trailers
More Tents for Troops Loaner RVs are on the way to RV parks and campgrounds and Airstream Adventures Northwest has…
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FacTOURy Summit June 17-18 in Elkhart
The Indiana Manufactured Housing Association and the RV/MH Hall of Fame, in Elkhart, Ind., have scheduled the newly rebranded MH…
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Job Posting Webinar is April 25
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern Time…
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4 Ways Call Coaching Will Improve Your Dealership
In your business, employees who answer inbound phone calls are a key part of your sales team – they are…
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Rapido Signs Binding Letter of Intent to Acquire Roadtrek
Rapido Group, owner of the Westfalia brand, has signed a binding letter of intent to acquire substantially all of the…
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Elkhart RV Parts Suppliers Merge
RV industry suppliers American Technology Components and KIB Electronics, both of Elkhart, have announced their merger. Former ATC owner Steve…
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Hellwig Hires Vern Kaufman as Manager
Hellwig Suspension Products, a manufacturer of towing, hauling and performance suspension products, announced that Vern Kaufman will join the Hellwig…
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NATDA Buyer’s Guide Now Available
The 2019 NATDA Trailer Buyer’s Guide is now live at www.natda.org/buyersguide/9. The online directory features industry-leading manufacturers’ contact information, trailer…
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MARVAC Seeks Board Nominations
The MARVAC Board of Directors nominations are now up for consideration. Nominations will be accepted in writing until Wednesday, May…
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Sipe Honored for CalARVC Service
Debbie Sipe, the longtime executive director of California Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds and CEO of Camp California! Marketing,…
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Minn. Welcomes New Trailer Business
Rural Pine River, Minn., has added another travel trailer based business to the local economy with the introduction of Micah…
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Wells Fargo CDF Marks Canada Anniversary
Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance is celebrating its 50th anniversary of providing inventory financing in Canada. Based in Mississauga, CDF…
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Level 5 Acquires Website Solution CellTuck
Level 5 has acquired website solution provider CellTuck. A sale price was not disclosed. CellTuck’s expertise in the web space…
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Fun Town Hosts AT&T Stadium Show
The Nation’s biggest RV Party is at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, from April 19 to 21. There will be…
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REV Sells Texas Service Center
REV Recreation Group, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of emergency and recreational vehicles, has sold a 58,736-square-foot service center in Alvarado, Texas,…
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Spartan to Debut Strobes-R-Us Brand
Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services, a business unit of Spartan Motors, that goes to market under the Utilimaster, Spartan Upfit…
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Webinar Covers Spring Cleaning at Work
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 2 p.m. Monday, Apr…
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Jayco Companies Face Recalls
Jayco and its Entegra and Highland Ridge divisions have been hit by a number of recalls this week, according to…
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RV Industry Earns Innovation Awards
Several companies and individuals were honored with Innovation Awards during last week’s IDEA Week in the South Bend-Elkhart area, according…
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Wells Fargo Honored for Canada Work
Last week, RVDA of Canada helped celebrate Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance’s 50th anniversary kick-off celebration in Vancouver, B.C. RVDA…
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Town Contributes for ‘Comfort RV’
Dozens came together at Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova, Calif., on Saturday to raise money for a comfort RV.…
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RV PRO Welcomes New Account Executive to Eastern Territory
Michael Plude has joined RV PRO as an Account Executive for the Indiana, Michigan, and East Coast area for the…
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‘Hyper-Growth’ CEO to Deliver RVDA Expo Keynote
Author, CEO, and speaker Josh Linkner will present “Harnessing Innovation: Turning Raw Ideas into Powerful Results,” during the opening general…
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CRVA to Hold Annual General Meeting in Quebec City
The Canadian RV Association has announced it will hold its next Annual General Meeting May 15th in Quebec City, Quebec. Joining…
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Wells Fargo Consumer Loans Decrease $3.7 Billion
Wells Fargo & Co. recently reported a net income of $5.9 billion for first quarter 2019, compared with $5.1 billion for first quarter…
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Furrion Named a Finalist for 2019 Webby Awards
Furrion was recently announced as a finalist for the 2019 Webby Awards. The Webby Awards receive more than 15,000 nominations…
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CDK Global Opens Office in Bay Area
CDK Global, an IT and marketing software maker for the automotive industry led by former Intel Corp. CEO Brian Krzanich, is…
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American Guardian Details F&I Training Schedule
American Guardian Warranty Services (AGWS) has announced its 2019 AGWS University F&I training schedule. The workshop is designed to provide…
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New York Law for RV Smoke Alarms Goes into Effect
A new law took effect in New York on April 1 that requires all solely battery-operated smoke detecting alarm devices that…
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Kleen Wash Adds to Specialty Cleaning Products
Bio-Kleen Products recently released the Bio-Kleen Kleen Wash, an exterior vehicle wash soap. Bio-Kleen Kleen Wash is a concentrated cleaner…
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Decatur Plastics to Double Footprint, Add 70 Jobs
Decatur Plastics Products, a manufacturer of custom injection-molded plastic parts and components, plans to expand its operations in Jennings County,…
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Former Thor Employee Wins $35 in Claim
An Elkhart man has won his claim against Thor in a wage dispute, though he was awarded only a fraction…
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Muncy, Pa., Dealer Sees Increase in Sales
Bob Reeder owner of Bonner Sports & RV in Pennsylvania has only been opened for one month in his second…
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Bluetooth-connected Surge Protector Unveiled
Hughes Autoformer, a leader in voltage protection and correction, has launched the Power Watchdog EPO (emergency power off) version of…
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Tipis Increasing in Popularity at Campgrounds
Hundreds of years ago, the nomadic Native American tribes of the Great Plains would move about from place to place,…
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VIDEO: KOA Takes a Deep Dive Into the Future
SALT LAKE CITY – At the inaugural RVX, CampgroundViews.com and Kampgrounds of America helped attendees envision what camping in the…
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Atlis Motor Vehicles Releases EV Prototype for RVs
Atlis Motor Vehicles, a startup electric pickup truck manufacturer, has built its prototype platform, dubbed the XP. Atlis had tested…
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Cavco Appoints William Boor as CEO
Cavco Industries has appointed William Boor as CEO, effective April 15. Boor will succeed Daniel Urness, who served as president…
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Garmin Releases RV-dedicated GPS Navigation
Garmin International recently unveiled the new RV 780 GPS navigator, specifically designed for RV and camping enthusiasts. The RV 780 navigator offers…
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NWAN Announces New ‘Extreme Powersports’ Program
National Automotive Experts and NWAN (NAE/NWAN) recently launched its new powersports service contract program. The new program, Extreme Powersports, is…
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ADP Webinar to Cover Talent Management
ADP will hold its next installment of its Workplace Spotlight webinar series called “The Evolution of Pay and Talent Management,”…
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Ohio Campground Converts to Jellystone Park
For 14 years, Lorraine Carlson and her husband, Daren, have owned and operated the Happy Hills Campground in Nelsonville, Ohio.…
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Trends: Gas Effects Rise in Consumer Prices
U.S. consumer prices climbed 0.4% in March, an increase caused mostly by higher costs for gasoline, electricity and shelter. This…
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Registration Opens for RVDA Expo at Caesars Palace
Registration has opened for the 2019 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, Nov. 11-15 at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas strip. Early…
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FCCC Hires Jeremy Buckmeier as RV Product Manager
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. has hired accomplished industry veteran Jeremy Buckmeier as RV product manager, effective immediately. In his new…
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NTP-STAG Adds Coffee-centric Planetary Design
NTP-STAG recently added Planetary Design, producers of coffee presses, tumblers, and airtight food storage containers, to its accessories category. Based…
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LCI Promotes Adams to Oversee E-Coating Sales
Lippert Components has promoted Austin Adams to sales manager, overseeing LCI’s e-coating sales. Primarily, Adams will promote LCI’s e-coating capabilities…
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RVRA Survey Will Help Identify Trends, Outlook
The RV Rental Association (RVRA) has begun surveying operators of RV rental businesses to gauge the current state of the…
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Thor Venture TH2 Merges with Australian Businesses
TH2, a joint venture between Thor Industries and Tourism Holdings, has merged its trans-Tasman CamperMate and Roadtrippers businesses with Australia’s…
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Shurhold Releases Oversized Hand Towel
Shurhold Industries recently released an oversized Water Sprite Hand Towel that is 23.5 inches by 31 inches. The Water Sprite…
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Delaware Dealer Arrested for Allegations of Fraud
The Delaware State Police Financial Crimes Unit has arrested a Salisbury, Md., man following a fraud investigation. This story originally…
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Community: WiFiRanger Gives Back to RV Family in Need
WiFiRanger is helping one family spread awareness of a rare disorder by helping them stay connected to the web and their…
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RVIA Names Three New Reps To Board
The RV Industry Association board of directors had three vacant seats to fill and appointed new leadership to these positions…
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All In Caravanning Returns to Beijing in June
The steady growth of China’s caravanning and camping market will be reflected at the upcoming All in Caravanning (AIC) trade…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for KZ and Triple E
KZ RV is recalling certain 2019 RV Sonic Lite, Sportsmen Classic and Escape trailers equipped with a Capital liquid propane…
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USMCA Facing Trouble, May Not Be Ratified
More than six months after the U.S., Mexico and Canada agreed a new deal to govern more than $1 trillion…
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TAXA Outdoors Brings Home Six Awards
TAXA Outdoors recently earned six awards at the first-ever RVX: The RVX Experience in Salt Lake City. TAXA received three…
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Arizona ARVC Annual Convention Starts Next Week
The Arizona Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (Arizona ARVC) plans to hold its annual convention April 16-17 at Vee…
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Saflex PVB Manufacturer to Exhibit at WCX
Eastman, manufacturer of Saflex PVB interlayers, will showcase products at WCX 19: SAE World Congress Experience from April 9-11 in…
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24th Annual SuperSaver Show Begins April 12
Region One of the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) returns for its 24th annual admission-free RV show at the CenturyLink-Lee…
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