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Canada Lifts Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Boats
The Canadian government has removed the 10 percent retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-built recreational boats that resulted from President Trump’s 10…
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Brunswick Sells Fitness Business for $490 Million
Brunswick Corp. has announced that it will sell its Fitness business to KPS Capital Partners for $490 million. Following completion…
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Meyer Announces New Barstow, Calif., Location
Meyer Distributing recently added a location in Barstow, Calif. The cross-dock will have a direct, next-day feed from Meyer’s Ontario,…
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Early Bird Registration for Tech Event Ends Soon
The RV Technical Education & Safety Conference will be offering introductory and advanced classes in Elizabethtown, Ky., from Sept. 29…
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SnapPad Granted U.S. Patent
Origen RV Accessories, makers of RV SnapPad, was recently granted its U.S. patent (No. 10266158) for the “world’s only permanent…
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SBA Announces New Funding Opportunity
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces the opening of the submission period for a funding opportunity through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP).…
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Canadian RV Organizations Pursue Tariff Lift
Representatives from the RV Dealers Association of Canada and the Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC) visited Parliament Hill on…
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Lance Announces Sales Achievement Award
Lancaster, Calif.-based Lance Camper Mfg. Corp. has created the Lance Century Sales Achievement Award program for retails sales staff. The…
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Dynamo Unveils First Wood-Free, All Aircraft Aluminum Truck Camper
Startup truck camper builder Dynamo TCX has completed the world’s first all aircraft aluminum truck camper body with zero wood…
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Registration Opens for Aftermarket Conference
Registration for the 2019 RV Aftermarket Executive Conference, held August 12 to 15 at the Embassy Suites Downtown Convention Center in Denver,…
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Go RVing Adds New Footage to Tie-In
Go RVing is excited to announce that the much-anticipated updates to the Tie-In Program are complete. For nearly 20 years,…
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BJCC Announces Deal with Protective Life
Protective Life will be the naming rights sponsor for the new BJCC stadium in downtown Birmingham. This story Lauren Walsh…
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Federal Infrastructure Initiative Underway
An important meeting between President Trump, House Speaker Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Schumer took place on Tuesday, April 30…
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RV Care Signs with Marketing Company
RV Care, Canada’s Largest RV Dealer Network, is very excited and pleased to announce a new partnership with Xprss Communications,…
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Job Creation Smashes Expectations
The U.S. labor market charged ahead in April, according to Yahoo News. The economy added 263,000 non-farm payrolls for the…
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nuCamp RV Adds Barefoot Caravans to Lineup
nuCamp RV has reached an agreement with Barefoot Caravans to bring the compact travel trailer to the North American market.…
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Spartan Motors’ Sales Soar 35% in Q1
Spartan Motors has reported operating results for the first quarter ending March 31, showing sales were up 35% to $234 million…
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Camping World Unifies Brands with LiveArea
LiveArea has launched new e-commerce sites built on Salesforce Commerce Cloud for Gander Outdoors and Overton’s, two major outdoor lifestyle…
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Trump, Democrats Agree to $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
The Democrats and President Trump emerged from a meeting on Tuesday saying they agreed to go “big and bold” in…
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Arterra Taps DRG as New Aftermarket Rep Group
Arterra Distribution, the RV division of the WFCO group, has recently partnered with Dealer Resources Group (DRG) and Shepherd Sales…
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Renegade RV Recognizes the Top Dealers of 2018
Renegade RV recently recognized its top dealers of 2018. In the last 4 years, Renegade has doubled its product offering…
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NAE/NWAN Appoint Ford Motor Co. Vet to CFO
National Automotive Experts (NAE) and NWAN has appointed Grant Grigorian as its chief financial officer. Grigorian has extensive experience in…
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NeXus RV Partners with General RV
NeXus RV has signed a designated market area to commence business with General RV. General RV has 13 locations throughout…
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Truck Hero Acquires Backrack Truck Racks
Truck Hero has acquired Backrack, a North American manufacturer of heavy duty, truck racks for pickup trucks. The transaction terms…
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Walorski Renews Tariff Exclusion Concerns
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) this week sent Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross a second letter in as many months…
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Regency RV Debuts Two New 2020 Floorplans
Regency RV recently announced that two new 2020 floorplans are available for its award-winning Ultra Brougham Class B-plus motorhomes. Prototypes of…
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General RV to Celebrate Supercenter Grand Opening
General RV is celebrating its new Supercenter in Clarkston, Mich., with an official grand opening event. The celebration will be…
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Go RVing to Sponsor Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 4’
Go RVing has announced that it is one of the corporate sponsors for Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4. It joins…
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El Monte RV Rentals Adds 24-Hour Road Support
RV rental, sales and service company, El Monte RV, recently announced its complimentary 24/7 on-the-road support as a standard benefit…
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CDK Global Reports 4% Revenue Increase in Q3
CDK Global has reported financial results for its fiscal 2019 third quarter ended March 31. Effective July 1, 2018, CDK…
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Low RV Sales Slightly Impact Crane Co. Q1 Sales
Crane Co., a diversified manufacturer of industrial products, reported first quarter 2019 sales of $832 million, an increase of 4%…
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House RV Caucus Founder to Speak at D.C. Event
Congressman Dennis A. Ross, one of the founders of the RV Caucus, will speak on Monday, June 3, at the “Welcome…
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Spring Hall of Fame RV Show Kicks Off May 2
The 7th annual Spring Hall of Fame RV Show returns to the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Ind., May…
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New Execs Announced at Blue Dog RV Summit
Blue Dog RV, a Northwest RV dealership group, recently completed its annual Executive Leadership Summit, which was attended by leaders across…
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Newmar Prepped to Give Mobility-Challenged RVers a Lift
Newmar has developed a propriety chair lift system designed to make it easier for RVers with mobility issues to get…
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Braxton Creek Enters Teardrop Market
Braxton Creek RV has revealed its teardrop camper: The Bushwhacker. “With an MSRP of just $8,990, the Bushwhacker offers younger,…
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Cummins Truck Production Increases Q1 Profits
Cummins has reported its results for the first quarter of 2019, showing revenues of $6 billion, an increase of 8 percent from…
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Briggs & Stratton Unveils New PowerSmart Inverter
Briggs & Stratton recently released the P4500 PowerSmart Series inverter generator. The new unit is equipped with CO Guard Carbon Monoxide…
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NRVTA Welcomes New Faculty Member, Richard Stark
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) recently added Richard Stark to its faculty, teaching Week One at the Big Red…
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Canadian Consul Comartin Discusses Tariffs, RVs
U.S. tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel has a negative impact on both countries and clashes with the history of…
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Tiffin Adds Aqua-Hot Hydronic Heating to Allegro
Tiffin Motorhomes recently debuted its much-awaited 2019 Allegro RED loaded with a host of upgraded features, including Aqua-Hot Heating Systems’…
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RV Nomads Release Two Free Resources
Full-time RV nomad Tara Sage, 43, and her partner Carl and their dog Cosmo, recently released two free resources to…
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Blog: 3 Dealership Follow-Up Strategies to Increase Sales
As we already know in the RV industry, the purchase cycle can be longer than other outdoor recreational products. 198…
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Keystone RV Opens New Secondary PDI Building
Keystone RV recently opened the doors on a secondary pre-delivery inspection facility on its Goshen, Ind., campus. The 23,060-square-foot building…
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VIDEO: Rapido Closes Erwin Hymer Deal, Posts Jobs
Roadtrek is now accepting job applications, just two months after 800 people were laid off and the RV business went…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Keystone, TMC, and More
Keystone RV is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Summerland trailers, models 1800BH, 1760BH, 1750RD. These trailers have single propane bottle brackets…
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Future of South Bend-Elkhart Gets $42M Funding
A $42.4 million grant from Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment will create an initiative focused on cutting-edge research, technologies, innovation and jobs…
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Brunswick Reports Q1 Net Sales of $1 Billion
Brunswick Corp. reported GAAP net sales of $1.05 billion, an 8.7 percent increase over the first quarter of 2018. This…
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Hughes Autoformers Appoints Derema Group as Rep
Derema Group, a national sales and marketing agency, has announced that Hughes Autoformers appointed Derema as its national sales representatives.…
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Bob Parish to Be Recognized at D.C. Gala
The RV Industry Association’s Chairman’s Dinner and Gala will be held during RVs Move America Week at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June…
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Community: CWRV Transport Grows Support for Care Camps
CWRV Transport of Elkhart, Ind., has always been a huge supporter of Care Camps. In 2018, they organized local professional…
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March Wholesale Shipments Decline 26% Compared to 2018
The RV Industry Association’s March survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 38,015 wholesale shipments,…
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TradeWinds RV to Hold Grand Opening May 13
TradeWinds RV Center in Clio, Mich., has announced its ribbon-cutting ceremony for its grand opening of its newly renovated and expanded dealership…
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ZG3 Expedites RV Windshield Replacement System
If all goes well, ZG3 Technology soon will be in operation far beyond Washington, Ill. This story by Steve Stein…
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IDS, Kenect Partner to Streamline Customer Texting
Integrated Dealer Systems, an RV and marine dealership software provider, has integrated with Kenect, a business texting platform that allows…
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Reyco Granning Unveils EV Suspension
Reyco Granning Electric Vehicle Solutions (RGevs) has announced the availability of a new drive axle air suspension for the commercial…
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ITC Releases Report on Effect of USMCA Agreement
Automakers are projected to sell 140,000 fewer cars per year under the proposed U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement according to a report…
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RVIA Releases New Uniform Plan Approval Standard
The RV Industry Association’s standards department has released a revised version of the American National Standards Institute Uniform Plan Approval-1…
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ORVDA Reveals New Logo and Website
In support of a new strategic plan, the Ontario RV Dealers Association has introduced a new brand identity and association…
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TACO Spring Meeting Concludes with Focus on Wi-Fi and Reservation Software
The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) provided educational sessions on marketing, customer service, pricing, propane and front desk management…
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Keystone RV Reveals 2020 Décor for Raptor and Carbon
Keystone RV recently unveiled the new décor for the 2020 Raptor and Carbon. “After monitoring our social media feeds and…
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Despite Positive Q1, Patrick Industries’ RV Segment Staggers
Patrick Industries has reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31. Net sales for the first quarter of…
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Allison Transmission Makes $132M EV Acquisition
Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission Holdings, in two separate deals announced Tuesday, has acquired the electric vehicle systems division of Troy, Mich.-based AxleTech…
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NTP-STAG Parent Company LKQ Sees 14% Increase in Q1
LKQ Corp. has reported record revenue for the first quarter of 2019 of $3.1 billion, an increase of 14% as…
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Keystone Recognized by Clean Air Award Partners
Keystone RV was one of four recipients recognized this week for their efforts to clean up the air in the…
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Central Jersey RV Show & Food Drive Begins May 3
The annual Central Jersey RV Show and Food Drive celebrates its 28th year and expects to break last year’s record…
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Daimler NA CEO Declares Path to Zero-Emission, Plans 50 More Electric Trucks for 2019
Roger Nielsen, president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), declared battery-electric vehicles as the solution to achieve emissions-free…
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Dealer Spike Details New Deals for NATDA Members
Dealer Spike has released details on exclusive deals for active members of the North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA). “On…
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TACO Executive Addresses Theft of Service at Parks
The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) has spent many years working to amend existing state laws to make it…
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Driver Shortage Creates Hurdles for Fast-Growing Meyer Distributing
Double-digit company growth has influenced a furious hiring streak for delivery truck drivers by Meyer Distributing. The distributor has filled 20…
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KOA Annual Report Finds Growth Surge in Diversity
Kampgrounds of America recently released its 2019 Camping Report, showing that more than 7.2 million households in the U.S. have…
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Pacific Coachworks to Offer GlowStep Revolution
The GlowStep Revolution by Torklift will now be an option on luxury toy haulers manufactured by Pacific Coachworks. This RV…
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Horizon Global Sets New Shareholder Initiatives
Horizon Global’s board of directors has unanimously approved an amendment to its amended and restated certificate of incorporation to immediately…
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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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