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Winnebago Board Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend
Winnebago Industries’ board of directors have approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share payable on Jan. 23 to common stockholders of…
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Community: Councilman Raising Funds for Motorhome Donation
A San Pablo, Calif., councilmember is trying to raise funds to purchase a motorhome for a family of six who…
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Keller Show Increases in Dealers and Vendors
LANCASTER, Pa. – Following the acquisition of Lightning RV, dealers from the southeast led to an increase in dealers at…
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20-something Revives Bowlus
Among the sleek new versions of travel trailers aimed at tech-rich millennials and well-heeled boomers, the Bowlus Road Chief is…
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Winnebago Seeks New Generation
In a Des Moines country club, Mary Gottschalk clicked her slideshow to show three RVs to a crowd of Rotarians…
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Webinar Examines New Laws
Dealers can prepare themselves for several new HR and F&I related laws that take effect early in 2019 by attending…
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Joel Holland Updates NERVDA
Joel Holland, owner of Harvest Hosts, recently visited with New England RV Dealers Association’s podcast to update the Association on…
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China Cutting Tariffs
China has agreed to cut tariffs on U.S.-built cars and auto parts to 15 percent from the current 40 percent,…
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Air Lift Releases Kit for Jeep Wrangler
Aftermarket air suspension specialist Air Lift Co. has engineered its debut product – the Air Lift 1000 – to now…
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David Craig Joins Kenda
Jimmy Yang, Kenda Rubber Industrial’s chairman, announced that David (Dave) Craig will be joining the Kenda team as vice president…
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Priority One Adds Lenders to Process
Priority One Financial Services has added two new lenders to its electronic signature process called EZ-Sign. Priority One was first…
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ASA Electronics Wins Three Awards
ASA Electronics has been nominated for this year’s MotorHome and Trailer Life Readers’ Choice Awards. ASA products for the RV…
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All-Electric Motorhome Coming to Market
A consortium of German companies has teamed up to bring to market what could become the first all-electric motorhome: the…
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Trailer Stolen from Business
Salmon Arm, British Columbia RCMP are asking the public to keep its eyes open for a trailer stolen from a…
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Pa. Tech Crushed by Motorhome
A mechanic died from his injuries after a motorhome fell on him at an auto body shop in Springfield Township,…
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Cummins Introduces Light Engine
Cummins Inc. has made the Cummins X12 engine available in the Freightliner 114SD chassis. “Cummins is excited about the positive…
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Marine Lenders Announce New Board
The National Marine Lenders Association has announced the results of the association’s recent election for three board seats and the…
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Trade War Distracting, Says Canadian Finance Minister
Finance Minister Bill Morneau said the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute is distracting from talks aimed at solving the steel tariffs issue between…
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Enyart Touts RVX
Dear RV Industry Association Members: As 2018 comes to a close, it is nothing short of remarkable to see how…
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Brown & Brown Buys Dealer Assoc.
Brown & Brown of Kentucky Inc., a subsidiary of Brown & Brown Inc., has acquired substantially all of the assets of Dealer…
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LCI Unveils the Patio Wall Armor System
Lippert Components has introduced the Patio Wall Armor system to its line of toy hauler products for OEMs. Patio Wall…
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RV One Commissions Bronze Statue
The RV One Superstore in Tampa, Fla., reached out to Utah company Big Statues to commission a bronze statue of…
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CDK Global Integrates NADAguides Data
CDK Global has integrated NADAguides vehicle pricing data and information with its Lightspeed EVO Dealer Management System. The integration will provide…
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AutoSource Appoints New CEO
AutoSource has appointed Bradley J. Walsh as CEO effective Oct. 15. Walsh will be responsible for setting the strategic direction…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Airstream
Airstream is recalling certain 2019 Airstream Interstate 19 motorhomes. 150-amp fuses may have been used for the coach battery fuses…
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Two Arizona RV Resorts Win Highest Honor
Tucson, Ariz.’s two Rincon Country RV Resorts have won the Park of the Year Awards from the National Association of…
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Saundra Bryn Wins ARVC Chairman’s Award
For the second time in two years, Dr. Saundra Bryn has received the Chairman’s Award from the National Association of…
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Lazydays RV Completes Tennessee Acquisition
Lazydays Holdings has completed its acquisition of Tennessee RV Supercenter near Knoxville, Tenn. The purchase agreement was announced in October,…
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WiFiRanger Announces Enhancements to SafeSurf
WiFiRanger has upgraded its SafeSurf VPN system embedded in every WiFiRanger, improving security and safety of using transitory data services commonly…
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Richardson’s RV to Pay Taxes, Court Rules
Northern Indiana dealer Richardson’s RV, who tried to avoid paying Indiana sales tax on out-of-state transactions by moving RVs into…
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Southco Reveals New Mini Slide Latch
Southco has expanded its line of A3 Slide Latches with a new version that is 35 percent shorter than Southco’s…
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Society of Certified RV Professionals Honors Four
Four dealership employees, who have maintained their certifications, were recently recognized for their long-term commitment to professionalism in their fields…
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Autonomous Vehicle Legislation Could Pass Soon
The American Vision for Safer Transportation Through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies (AV START Act), a bipartisan Senate bill that has…
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Labor Department: Drop in Unemployment Benefits
The number of Americans filing applications for jobless benefits fell less than expected last week while the four-week moving average…
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Moody’s: Buyout Firms Will Impact Downtown
The pool of private-equity-owned companies with weak credit ratings is swelling to an “alarming” level, posing an elevated risk of…
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November Marine Dealer Sentiment Reaches New Low
Long-term marine dealer sentiment reached a new low in November at 57, reflecting retailer unease over tariffs, inventory levels, the…
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Metal Tariffs and Erwin Hymer Acquisition Lead to Low Q1 for Thor
Thor Industries has announced its first-quarter results with net sales of $1.7 billion, down 21.3 percent from the record prior-year…
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President George H. W. Bush, a Legacy in America’s Great Outdoors
During ceremonies this week in the U.S. Capitol and at the Washington Cathedral, George H.W. Bush was honored for his…
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ASA Electronics Garners Recognition from Newmar
ASA Electronics has been awarded Newmar Corp.’s “Certificate of Excellence” for the second year in a row. ASA stated it…
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CalRVDA Conference Set for Feb. 20-21
The California RV Dealers Association recently announced that the 2019 CalRVDA Conference and Tradeshow will take place in San Diego,…
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RV/MH Museum Adds Rare, Scale Model Camping Replicas Exhibit
The RV/MH Hall of Fame’s newest exhibit in the museum is a rare collection of one of the nation’s largest…
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California RV Show Moves to Auto Club Speedway
The California RV Show is set for the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., in 2019. The 10-day consumer event…
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Illinois-Based Steel Company Moving to Indiana
Alliance Steel, a manufacturer of flat-rolled steel supply and coil processing, finalized plans today to locate operations to Gary, Ind.,…
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2020 Silverado Features New ‘Bedstep’
The 2020 Silverado HD by Chevrolet will debut in February, and will include a new feature called the Bedstep for…
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REDARC to Expand Manufacturing by 250 Percent
Australian-based electronics manufacturer REDARC Electronics will be able to enhance its export opportunities following the opening of the firms expanded…
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Lippert Named Entrepreneur Award Finalist
Ernst & Young (EY) has announced that an independent panel of judges named Jason Lippert as a national finalist for the…
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Webinar to Review New State, Federal Laws
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 3 p.m. ET on…
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WH Adviser Backtracks on Trump Tariff Tweet
Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that he could extend a 90-day truce in his trade war with China, while his top…
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PowerMax Launches Two New Product Lines
PowerMax Converters recently celebrated its eighth year in business with the recent launch of two new product lines: the PMX…
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ESCAPE Launches Free Tiny House Program
ESCAPE Homes is giving free tiny homes to people around the world to use as Airbnbs as part of its new “Free…
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Reyco Granning Unit to Serve EV Market
Reyco Granning recently launched the Reyco Granning Electric Vehicle Solutions (RG evs) business unit. “RG evs cements our commitment to the…
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Hopkins Wins Multiple Industry Innovation Awards
Hopkins Mfg. recently earned a packaging innovation award at the 2018 Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo (AAPEX) held Oct. 30 to…
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Rollick’s Buying Program Reaches 2,000 Employers
Rollick, an affinity buying program and lead management solution, has reached more than 2,000 employers. The company has partnered with…
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New Managers Announced at Multiple La Mesa RV Locations
La Mesa RV recently promoted and added to its management team at many of its RV dealerships: Bill Miller is…
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MBA Insurance Rental School Running Feb. 5-7
MBA Insurance will be holding its 19th Annual RV Rental School from Feb. 5-7 at the Tuscany Hotel and Casino…
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Gulf Stream Hosts Inaugural Holiday Open House
Gulf Stream Coach is welcoming dealers and qualified prospects to its first-ever Holiday Open House, which is being hosted indoors…
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Northern Indiana Personal Income Increased $32B
The South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership has reported that per capita personal income grew at a rate of nearly 5.4 percent between…
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Finance Minister Hopeful for Ratified USMCA
Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau says Canada takes seriously comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump about withdrawing from the…
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NERVDA Redesigns Website Ahead of Expo
The New England RV Dealers Association recently redesigned its website yesterday ahead of its Boston RV & Camping Expo in…
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Despite USMCA, Tariffs Worry Marine Industry
The U.S. has struck an agreement with Canada and Mexico on a $1.2 trillion trade deal after months of negotiations,…
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Community: Dragonfly Energy, Battle Born Batteries Help Fire Evacuees
Dragonfly Energy and Battle Born Batteries has started a Go Fund Me campaign for a couple in Magalia, Calif., who…
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Mission Critical Electronics Acquires Xantrex
Mission Critical Electronics of Huntington Beach, Calif., has acquired Xantrex, a supplier of power electronic products and systems for the…
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LCI Appoints VP of Global Aftermarket
Lippert Components has hired Roy Carter to the position of vice president of global aftermarket and customer support. In this…
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Patrick Industries Buys LaSalle Bristol for $54 Million
Patrick Industries has acquired Arran Isle and subsidiaries, including its LaSalle Bristol operations from Arran Isle Limited. LaSalle Bristol is a supplier of plumbing,…
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90-Day Truce Reached on Chinese Tariffs
The U.S. and China reached a 90-day ceasefire in a trade dispute that has rattled financial markets and threatened world…
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LCI to Acquire the Furniture Maker Smoker Craft
LCI Industries has acquired the business and certain assets of the furniture manufacturing operation of Smoker Craft, a pontoon, aluminum fishing, and…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for TMC, Keystone, and More
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 to 2019 Thor Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller…
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NATDA Adds Space to Sold-Out Floor Plan
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) is in the process of expanding its original floor plan to accommodate additional…
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Berkshire XLT Debuts with Aqua-Hot 400D
Forest River recently debuted the Berkshire XLT the Aqua-Hot 400D, which allows owners to provide even, moist interior heat throughout…
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Permatex Makes Several Leadership Changes
Permatex, a company in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has announced several organizational changes in its automotive aftermarket…
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Spartan Motors CEO Recognized as Business Leader of the Year
Spartan Motors has announced its president and CEO, Daryl Adams, has been named a “Transformative Leader of the Year” by MichBusiness, a business advocacy…
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EasyCare Wins Four Communication Awards
EasyCare has received four 2018 Automotive Communications Awards at the recent Women in Auto Care press conference in Las Vegas.…
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RVIA Analyzes New HUD Rule
The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently released a final rule which updates the definition of RV to definitively…
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Starcraft Makes Mortrud National Sales Manager
Starcraft recently promoted Aaron Mortrud to national sales manager. Mortrud will be responsible for new business development, sales and distribution, product…
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New Customer Invite Program Available for RVX
The RV Industry Association recently launched a new customer invite program for exhibitors at RVX. VIP Guest Invites is a free, fully…
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Covercraft to Sponsor Fishing Professional
Covercraft has announced a title sponsorship of Major League Fishing professional angler Bradley Roy. A three-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier, the…
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Canadian PM Urges Tariff Removal at G-20
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday urged President Trump to remove steel and aluminum tariffs implemented by the U.S. earlier…
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Partners Outdoors Eye Summer 2019 Meeting
Partners Outdoors, a gathering of recreation community leaders from the private and public sectors, is planning its next special meeting…
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Forest River Vibe Designed to be Consumer-Ready
As 2019 approaches and repair event cycle times (RECT) become an increasing concern, Forest River saw an opportunity to rebrand…
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Northwood RV Veteran Ward King to Retire
La Grande, Ore.-based RV manufacturers Northwood Mfg. and Outdoors RV has announced RV industry veteran Ward King is retiring. King…
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2,000 FEMA Trailers Slated for Fire Evacuees
As many as 2,000 trailers and manufactured homes will be headed to the Paradise, Calif., region to provide temporary housing for…
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Ken Hesser of Pettes & Hesser Dies at 73
The RV Dealers Association has informed its members that Ken Hesser, of Pettes & Hesser Insurance, died on Nov. 24.…
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Southco Releases New Rotary Latch
Southco has expanded its line of rotary latches with a new version that can be triggered by hand via an…
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MARVAC Presentation to Discuss Sales Trends, RVX
The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds will host an industry meeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on…
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Hopkins Mfg. Makes Duke R. Vair Its HR Exec
Hopkins Mfg. has hired Duke R. Vair as vice president human resources and chief human resources officer. Vair will lead…
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China Tariff Deal ‘Unlikely,’ Says Trump
President Trump recently said the U.S. will likely impose new tariffs on China as he prepares to head to the…
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GALLERY: Tiny Home-style ESCAPE Boho RV Debuts
ESCAPE Homes has debuted ESCAPE Boho, a 183 square-foot modern tiny home on wheels featuring sustainably-grown pine wood walls. The ESCAPE Boho will be…
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Grand Design, NTP-STAG Partner for New Service Parts Fulfillment Program
Grand Design RV has partnered with NTP-STAG for fulfillment services to support the new “Grand Design Fast Trax” Dealer Service…
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Falk to Oversee LCI’s Mergers and Acquisitions
LCI Industries recently promoted Jason Falk to vice president of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Falk previously held the title of…
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Black Book Reports Decreased Values
Black Book recently reported that the average selling price for motorized units was $43,729, which is down $4,540 (9.4 percent) from…
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GlowStep Revolution Available for Lance Trailers
Lance Mfg. has begun offering GlowStep Revolution entry steps for its customers. The step is branded as the ultraSTEPglow as…
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CRVA Reports Q3 Wholesale RV Shipments
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association recently reported that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the third quarter, ending Sept. 30,…
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Hellwig Suspension Products Makes Two New Hires
Hellwig Suspension Products, a manufacturer of towing, hauling and suspension products, recently hired Brett Kinsfather as director of sales and…
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Jayco Reveals Eagle’s New Interior Designs
Jayco’s Eagle recently introduced new interior design profiles in traditional décor and contemporary décor (named modern farmhouse). The new Eagle design…
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U.S. Honor Flag to Visit Grand Design RV
Editor’s Note: The following statement has been edited according to AP Style guidelines. The U.S. Honor Flag will be at…
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Q&A: NTP-STAG President Sheds Light on RECT
After the RV Dealer Association’s convention wrapped up at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, RV PRO magazine reached out…
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RV Shipments Projected to Decline in 2019
RV shipments will be down slightly in 2019, according to a new forecast prepared by longtime RV industry analyst, Richard…
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Campers Inn RV Acquires Two Alabama Dealerships
Campers Inn RV has acquired Madison RV Supercenter in Madison, Ala., and Southern RV Wholesale in Huntsville, Ala. “We have…
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Brunswick Sets Price for Debt Offering
Brunswick Corp. has priced its offering of $115 million of 6.625 percent senior unsecured notes that are due in 2049.…
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VIDEO: Truma HQ Breaks Ground in Elkhart
We’ve heard of U.S. companies leaving for foreign countries, but a German company is choosing Elkhart County. This story by…
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