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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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ADCO Seeks Industry Vet for Sales Team
ADCO, a division of a Covercraft Industries, has announced that it is looking to hire an RV industry veteran to…
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Community: Mighway Planting 100 Trees and Waiving Fees
To celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day, Mighway launched its “Zero Fees, 100 Trees” program, planting 100 trees and waiving…
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Timing of RVX to be Examined by Task Force
The RV Industry Association has announced that it is clear, based on feedback from its members, RVX attendees and those…
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Keystone Automotive Adds Clearsource
Keystone Automotive Operations has added Clearsource to its water filtration category. Clearsource manufactures water filtration systems, specifically engineered for RVs,…
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Survey: RVers Prefer Stores Over Online Shopping
Research conducted by the RV Industry Association of RV aftermarket consumers shows that buyers prefer to purchase RV parts and…
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Horizon Global Expands Board of Directors
Horizon Global recently announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved significant changes to its board composition and leadership…
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enFocus Establishes a Shop in Elkhart
South Bend, Ind.-based enFocus has set up shop in the ETHOS Innovation Center in Elkhart. The nonprofit, which focuses on attracting talent…
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Tiny Homes USA to Promote EarthGen Products
Earth Gen-BioFuel has announced the granting of an exclusive product distribution and sales agreement with Tiny Houses USA, a Boston-based,…
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Outdoor Rec Office Established in New Mexico
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed New Mexico Senate Bill 462 into law on April 2 adding New Mexico to the growing swath…
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Community: Lake Country RV to Donate $100K to Charities
To celebrate 35 years of service, a Lake Country RV company is raising $100,000 for charities. Voyager RV Centre in…
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Meyer Distributing Shifts Dates for RV Mega Show
Meyer Distributing recently revised its dates for the first annual Meyer RV Mega show, which will now be held Jan.…
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Cummins Receives Governor’s Century Business Award
Cummins Inc. recently received the Governor’s Century Business Award for being in operation since 1919, according to Indiana Rep. Ryan…
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Storage Center Suffers $500K in Tornado Damage
People are still picking up the pieces after Friday’s tornado tore through parts of El Paso County in Colorado. This story by…
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ASA Electronics Debuts New Two-zone Jensen Stereo
ASA Electronics recently unveiled the Jensen JWM45 two-zone stereo. The JWM45 offers Bluetooth streaming, MP3 playback via USB, a front…
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Jellystone Park Launches Franchising Drive
Following another year of record sales, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts is targeting the Western U.S. with a new franchise…
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Gulf Coast’s OWA Plans RV Park for 2019
OWA, a Gulf Coast entertainment destination, is continuing to expand with the announcement of a $100 million investment for Phase…
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FRVTA Show Hits Fort Meyers April 12
Region 1 of the Florida RV Trade Association will host its 24th annual RV show at the CenturyLink Lee County…
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Lakewood Camping Resort Celebrates 60 Years
Lakewood Camping Resort, Myrtle Beach’s family vacation destination is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Carl and Mary Perry founded Lakewood…
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Community: Horn’s RV Donates to Community Hospice
Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., received a $10,000 gift from Horn’s RV Center on March 27.…
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Winnebago Hires Eberlein as Towables GM
Winnebago Towables has hired Joel Eberlein as general manager of the Middlebury, Ind.-based operation and will oversee sales, marketing, engineering,…
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Investigators Dig Into Forest River Fire Remains
The investigation into the cause of a massive fire at a Forest River plant at 411 C.R. 15 continued Tuesday,…
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RV Volume at Auctions Picks Up in Spring
Black Book released its most recent insight into the used RV market as spring arrives. “Now that spring is finally…
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Torklift Offers 30-day Guarantee on StableLoad
Torklift recently announced that it now offers a 30-day money-back guarantee to retail customers on all StableLoad suspension upgrades. “We…
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LGS Group Hires New General Manager
LGS Group, the distributor for InterMotive Vehicle Controls, has hired Romeo Berthier as general manager of the Elkhart, Ind., office.…
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AGS Partners with App Developer Armstrong Software
AGS recently formed a marketing partnership with app developer Armstrong Software. As a result of the partnership, AGS guest guide…
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RVWA President to Appear on NERVDA Tonight
At the recent RVX event in Salt Lake City, the RV Women’s Alliance was launched at an informal cocktail reception. The RVWA’s vision…
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RV Squad to Launch Leakage RV Inspection System
Onguard Leak Diagnostics Inc., specializing in diagnostic inspections of water intrusion and gaseous leakages in RVs, is getting ready to…
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Registration Now Open for ‘RVs Move America Week’
Registration has opened for RVs Move America Week, an event for the RV industry to come together to collectively build a…
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NTP-STAG Adds InterVac Design to Appliances Category
NTP-STAG has added InterVac Design Corp. to its appliances category. InterVac produces compact and self-contained central vacuum systems that mount…
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Owner of Casey’s Campers Dies in Plane Crash
A plane that crashed in northeast New Mexico left one West Texas man dead on Sunday. New Mexico State Police…
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Erwin Hymer Group NA May Have New Owner Soon
An Ontario, Canada, judge has declined an unsecured creditor’s request to extend or delay the sale of bankrupt RV manufacturer…
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Meyer Adds Truck Bed Storage Company Decked
Meyer recently partnered with Decked, a manufacturer of truck bed and cargo storage. “This line has been highly requested and…
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Furrion Awarded New Patent for Range Oven
Furrion has received additional intellectual property protection for its kitchen appliances in the form of U.S. patent D839,038 titled Oven.…
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Analyst: About a 25% Chance of a 2020 Recession
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.2 percent rate in the fourth quarter last year, revised down today from the…
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Jellystone Park Franchise Celebrates 50 Years
Jellystone Park locations across the U.S. and Canada are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Yogi Bear-themed franchise this year…
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LAMILUX Renews TÜV Sud Seal for Its Composites
LAMILUX reports that it has achieved top results in quality control and assurance from TÜV Süd. The independent certification service…
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Recently Certified, Recertified Industry Personnel Recognized
The Society of Certified RV Professionals recently recognized 68 individuals from 36 participating dealerships and one manufacturer who earned certification…
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Star brite Manufacturer’s Net Income Increases 7%
Ocean Bio-Chem has announced its full year and fourth quarter 2018 financial results. The company’s 2018 net income was approximately $2.8 million,…
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Elkhart Area Ranked No. 9 Spot for Entrepreneurs
Elkhart is among the top cities for business in a ranking compiled by an online resource for small business owners…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Keystone RV and More
Keystone RV is recalling certain 2019 Alpine and High Country Montana trailers and 2018 to 2019 Avalanche and Montana trailers…
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Trends: Elkhart Locals Feeling RV Warning Signs
Is the continuing slip in RV shipments an adjustment in inventory levels or a warning sign of a coming recession?…
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Thor CEO Talks Retail Sales
Thor Industries CEO Bob Martin recently discussed how overall RV sales are leveling off after a decade-long boom, posing challenges…
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Gander Outdoors to Open Store in Louisiana
Gander Outdoors will open its Breaux Bridge, La., location just north of Interstate 10 at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. This story…
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Online Campground Software Tradeshow Underway
One hundred and thirty-five people representing ninety individual campgrounds and RV parks are taking part in a week-long digital tradeshow…
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Airstream and inTech Reveal BearStream and Sol Marine
inTech RV recently announced its newest division inTech RV Marine on the same day Airstream revealed its new production line for the…
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VIDEO: Top Tech Challenge Primed for TV
SALT LAKE CITY – At the inaugural RVX, six certified technicians competed for the title for Top Tech, hosted by…
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NTP-STAG Announces 2020 Expo Dates and Locations
NTP-STAG will be hosting its 2020 Expo at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas, Jan. 13-14. “We are returning to…
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Walorski Discusses USMCA with President Trump
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) recently released a statement after she and several House Republican colleagues met with President Trump…
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Permatex Names Morgan National Account Manager
Permatex, which specializes in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has promoted Jeff Morgan to national account manager of…
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NTP-STAG Adds OXX, Maker of COFFEEBOXX
NTP-STAG has added OXX Inc., to its kitchen appliances category. Dedicated to manufacturing tough and rugged appliances, OXX builds heavy-duty…
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OMNOVA Laminates, Films Impacted by RV Market
OMNOVA Solutions recently reported that net sales for its first quarter were $168.9 million, down 5.5 percent from last year’s $178.7 million.…
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MB Quart Unveils New Entertainment Control Models
MB Quart recently unveiled new models at the RVX show in Salt Lake City. New model RVDVD2.0 is open for…
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Sleep Number Releases Comfortaire r3 for RVs
Sleep Number recently introduced the Comfortaire r3 bed, which is designed specifically for RVs. The r3 mattress features Sleep Number’s DualAir…
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Outdoorsy Partners with Liberty Mutual
Outdoorsy has partnered with Liberty Mutual for three levels of RV rental insurance. Since going live with the partnership on March 1,…
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CRVA: Wholesale RV Shipment Highest in a Decade
The Canadian RV Association recently reported that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, 2018,…
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China-U.S. Trade Talks Touch Upon Tech Transfer
China has made proposals in talks with the U.S. on a range of issues that go further than it has…
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Torklift Releases Stainless Steel StableLoad
Torklift International has released the stainless-steel StableLoad suspension upgrade. The StableLoad helps improve vehicle handling characteristics by “pre-activating” the stabilizing…
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Policymakers Have Positive RVX Experience
The RV Industry Association has reported that key state and federal policymakers attending RVX: The RV Experience were impressed by the…
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RVcare Releases New Rubber Seal Conditioner
RVcare recently released the 3-IN-ONE RVcare Rubber Seal Conditioner to protect against the sun’s ultraviolet rays with a proprietary UV shield.…
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