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Truma VarioHeat Furnace Coming This Fall
The Truma VarioHeat luxury furnace will launch during the Elkhart Open House and exhibit in the RV Supplier and Vendor…
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Forest River Plant Destroyed in Fire
Fire destroyed a Forest River RV manufacturing plant in Elkhart, Ind., Tuesday afternoon, but no injuries were reported. This story by…
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TAXA Outdoors Partners with Snow Peak
TAXA Outdoors, the leading outdoor manufacturer of lightweight adventure campers and trailers is exhibiting at the first-ever RVX: The RVX Experience,…
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Leisure Travel Vans Unveils Lounge Concept
*See photos below Leisure Travel Vans recently introduced the 2020 Unity Rear Lounge Concept. Marking the tenth anniversary of the…
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nuCamp RV Launches New Models at RVX show
nuCamp RV has launched several new models at the RVX show. Beginning in late 2015, nuCamp RV expanded operations of…
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K-Z RV Debuts Self-Sustainable Lightweight RV
K-Z RV recently debuted the award-winning Sonic X RV, which will be on display at booth No. 2700L at RVX.…
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Thetford to Introduce Culinary Collection
Thetford this week will introduce its Culinary Collection, the company’s first available cooktops. The products offer modern controls, ease of use and…
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Dometic to Showcase New IoT Solution
The Dometic IoT Multiplex System Solution will soon hit the market, allowing RVers to monitor and control the vital functions…
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Entegra Coach to Introduce E-Z Steer Tech
Entegra Coach, a division of Jayco, will debut its new E-Z Steer technology at this week’s FMCA International Convention and…
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Winnebago to Display New Additions to Lineup
*See additional photos below Winnebago Motorhomes and Towables is set to display new products at RVX: The RV Experience in…
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Thor Motor Coach to Tease Sustainable Class A
Thor Motor Coach is showcasing a Tuscany Class A diesel motorhome with sustainable energy in mind at the March 12-14…
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MORryde, AKVT8 to Introduce iFlex SmartRyde at RVX
MORryde and AKTV8 are attempted to redefine the towable experience with the introduction of a leveling system controlled by 32-bit…
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Airxcel to Unveil 25 New Products at RVX
Airxcel Inc. will showcase 25 new products for the RV market at the March 12-14 RVX: The RV Experience in…
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Kenyon Debuts New Touch-Controlled Grills
Kenyon International Inc. announces a new grill line featuring IntelliKEN Touch, a seamless touch control system with twice the number…
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Deadline for RVDA Workshop Proposals is March 20
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association’s Convention/Expo Committee is accepting submissions for tracked educational workshops at this year’s national convention. Set…
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VIAIR Releases New Portable Tire Inflators
Air compressor manufacturer VIAIR Corp. unveiled a new RVS line of RV portable tire inflators on the first day of…
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REDARC to Exhibit Manager30 at RVX
REDARC is set to exhibit its Manager30 battery management system at the March 12-14 RVX show in booth No. 939.…
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Airxcel Acquires Aqua-Hot Heating Systems
Airxcel has acquired Aqua-Hot Heating Systems, a provider of hydronic heating systems to the RV industry for 34 years. The Frederick,…
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Gallery: Liberty Outdoors to Debut Two New Products
Liberty Outdoors will debut the beta version of its new Micro Max and Camp Rover at RVX. The Camp Rover…
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Lazydays RV Announces Nashville Dealership
Lazydays has announced that it will open a dealership in Nashville, Tenn. Concurrent with its decision to open the new dealership, Lazydays…
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NHTSA: Winnebago to Recall 3,351 Units
Winnebago Industries is recalling certain 2012 to 2018 Winnebago ERA motorhomes. The overhead cabinet shelf may have been improperly attached,…
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General RV to Hold Ocala, Fla., Grand Opening
General RV announced that it will hold an official grand opening for its Supercenter in Ocala, Fla., from 10:30 a.m.…
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Winnebago Names New Chair of its Board of Directors
Winnebago Industries has announced that David W. Miles has been appointed chair of the company’s board of directors, effective June…
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ASA Electronics to Debut Tire Pressure Monitoring
ASA Electronics announced that it is one of the 23 suppliers selected for the first Aftermarket Experience Trailer at RVX.…
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Winegard to Showcase New 4G Products
Winegard announced it will be unveiling the next generation of its connectivity family of 4G LTE and Wi-Fi products during…
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REV Group to Include WiFiRanger on Select Models
In a joint statement, REV RV Group and WiFiRanger have announced that “in-coach” private/secure local networking and Wi-Fi signal boosting…
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RV Care Network Promotes Paterson to VP of Sales
The RV Care Network has promoted Derek Paterson to the position of vice president of sales and marketing. “Over the…
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Trim-Lok Hires Maloney as General Manager
Trim-Lok, a leader in thermo-plastic and thermoset rubber profile extrusions, has announced several new initiatives to support the growing needs…
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No Dirty Water to Unveil New Purification System
No Dirty Water (NDW), in conjunction with Ozotech, has introduced a compact, retrofit water purification system that eliminates iron stains…
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Camping World Revenue Increases 12 Percent
Camping World Holdings has reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2018, showing that revenue…
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RV Hall of Fame Sets Dates for 2019 Induction
The RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Annual Induction Dinner honoring the Class of 2019 will be held on Aug. 5 at…
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Meyer Distributing Announces Inaugural Meyer RV Mega Show
Meyer Distributing has announced its first annual Meyer RV Mega show on Jan. 8-9, 2020 at the “Midwest’s Premier Resort…
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Mighway Launches ‘Try Before You Buy’ Program
Mighway, the RV Rental Marketplace, will launch “Try Before You Buy Program” at the RVX: The RV Experience industry trade…
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BMPRO Announces New Relationship with Jayco USA
An Australian manufacturer of power management systems for the RV industry, BMPRO, has announced its new relationship with Jayco USA.…
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Trends: February Smallest Job Increase Since 2017
The numbers: American businesses and other employers created the fewest new jobs in February in 17 months, the latest sign of…
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Wheelbase Launches in Europe and Australia
Wheelbase, an RV rental cloud-based software, has announced it is now offering its services in the U.K, Germany, Australia, and…
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Pinnacle to Introduce Gold-Colored Combo at RVX
Pinnacle Appliances will introduce a gold-colored combo washer-dryer at the RVX show next week. It will be located at the…
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Vitrifrigo to Make U.S. Debut at RVX
Vitrifrigo, an Italian manufacturer of compressors, cooling units and refrigerators, will be exhibiting at the inaugural RVX event next week.…
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Intellitec to Introduce New Multiplexing System
Intellitec Products will introduce the Road Commander Mega-Module at the RVX show. The Mega-Module features 28 inputs, 26 outputs, monitoring…
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Contoure to Debut Wi-Fi-enabled Cooking Appliances
Contoure is expanding its assortment of cooking appliances with the debut of several new multi-purpose and Wi-Fi compatible products at…
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Entegra Coach to Unveil New Reatta XL at FMCA
Entegra Coach will unveil the 2020 Reatta XL Class A compact luxury diesel at the Family Motor Coach Association’s (FMCA)…
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RV Learning Center Currently Accepting Scholarship Applications Online
Applications for the Mike Molino RV Learning Center College Scholarship Program are now available online. College undergraduates currently working in the…
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Gulf Stream Coach Wins Quality Circle Award
For the second year in a row, RV Dealers Association has awarded the DSI Quality Circle Award to the BT…
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Thetford, Norcold Offering Prizes at RVX
Thetford and Norcold have announced that RVX attendees will be able to register for programs that will help them sell…
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Sika Introduces SG-20 Structural Silicone Adhesive
Sika Corp., a supplier of advanced adhesive and sealant solutions, recently introduced the Sikasil SG-20 into its collection of vertical…
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SylvanSport VAST to Debut at RVX
SylvanSport announced it will reveal its new approach to compact travel trailers at RVX. The SylvanSport VAST is the result…
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Sobel Offering Sales Science Certification at RVX
Sobel University has announced that attendees of RVX can earn Sales Science Certification credits through the seminars featuring sales and…
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Truma to Exhibit at RVX
Truma has announced that it will exhibit at RVX at booth No. 3753, showcasing the AquaGo hybrid instant water heater…
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Applications Available for Tim DeWitt Scholarship
The Tim DeWitt Harvest Education Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2019 to 2020 academic year. Applications are…
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REV Rec Segment Increases 5 Percent, Overall Revenues Down
REV Group has reported results for the three months ended Jan. 31, showing that consolidated net sales were $518.7 million,…
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RVIA Announces San Antonio for RVX 2020
The RV Industry Association has announced San Antonio as the next stop for the annual RVX: The RV Experience. The Henry…
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Correction: RVX Convention Map
In the March issue of RV PRO, there is a six-page foldable map of the Salt Palace Convention Center. It shows…
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The Flint Show is March 14-17
The Flint RV & Camping Show will be held March 14-17 at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center where…
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Dometic to Unveil New Trade Show Booth at RVX
Dometic has announced it will unveil a new booth concept at RVX in Salt Lake City, March 11-14. Dometic will…
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FMCA Hosts Sullenberger
The Family Motor Coach Association has announced that Capt. “Sully” Sullenberger, renowned captain of the “Miracle on the Hudson,” will be…
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EliteStor Opens in Louisiana
Designed to be the South’s premier storage for Boats and RVs, EliteStor announced today the opening of its facility in St. Rose, La.…
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Trader Adds to Executive Team
Trader Interactive, a leading marketplace and dealer services provider for the lifestyle vehicle and commercial equipment industries, today announced an…
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Ford Transit Gets New Engines, AWD Option
Ford Motor Co. is freshening its Transit vans with new driver assistance technology and two new engines in the hopes…
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Dexter Adds Powder-coating Process to Plant
Dexter Axle is expanding its capabilities in Albion, Ind. This story by Matt Getts originally appeared in KPC News. During…
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Thor Sees Sales Plummet 34.5% in 2Q, Downshifts Production
Thor Industries has announced its second-quarter results with net sales of $1.29 billion, compared with the record second-quarter revenue posted…
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Aliner to Unveil New Trailer and Camper at RVX
As Aliner celebrates 35 years, it is introducing two new additions to its product lineup: The 2020 Family Trailer and…
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Mayor Candidate Arrested for Alleged RV Theft
Will Smith, a Democratic candidate for South Bend, Ind., mayor, was arrested this week in connection with a felony theft…
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Truma and Alde Join Forces in North America
Truma North America will begin representing Alde systems in the near future. Alde began business in 2012 in North America…
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REDARC Launches New Battery Management System
Australian manufacturer REDARC Electronics has launched the Manager30 battery management system in the North American marketplace. REDARC have been selling…
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NAE Names Nelson as VP of Business Development
National Automotive Experts (NAE) and NWAN have promoted Ryan Nelson to vice president of business development. Nelson has served as…
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Lawsuit Filed Against Ohio RV Dealership
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Elida, Ohio, used car dealership Budget Motors &…
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TMC to Display Outlaw 38MB Toy Hauler
Thor Motor Coach will be displaying its Outlaw 38MB toy hauler with its patio deck, snap-in patio system, and three…
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Stealth Appoints Scheetz as President and COO
Stealth Enterprises has appointed Michael J. Scheetz as president and COO. In his new role, Scheetz will direct the senior…
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Gulf Stream Coach Announces RVX Sponsorship
Gulf Stream Coach has announced its sponsorship of RVX: The RV Experience, taking place Tuesday, March 12 through Thursday, March…
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Thor Motor Coach to Reveal Outdoor Adventurer at RVX
Thor Motor Coach will premiere the 2020 Magnitude SV34 Super C motorhome at RVX with a new 4WD option aimed at…
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DENSO Named to Fortune Magazine List
DENSO, a mobility supplier, has been named to the list of World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune for the fifth consecutive year. The company…
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ASA Electronics, Chevrolet to Host Conference
ASA Electronics’ custom fifth wheel, outfitted with all their latest technology, will be on display alongside the new Chevrolet Silverado…
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Newmar Promotes McQuown to Exec Position
Newmar Corp. has promoted Matt McQuown to the position of vice president of supply chain and appointed him to its…
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RVIA Graph Shows RV Decline by Category
The RV Industry Association recently reported how RV shipments finished 2018 at the second highest annual total in nearly a…
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American Cruising RV to Open New Dealership
American Cruising RV has announced that it will build a state-of-the-art RV sales, service, parts and rental dealership in central…
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Toronto Show Attendance Increases to 25,000
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) recently reported that its solely owned Toronto Spring Camping and RV Show, which ended…
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Pleasure-Way Earns Quality Circle Award
Pleasure-Way Industries has announced that it is a proud recipient of the RVDA Quality Circle Award for 2018. It is…
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WiFiRanger to Debut Converge Ecosystem at RVX
WiFiRanger has announced its next generation product line to debut at RVX, including a complete new ecosystem of products geared…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Keystone and Airstream
Keystone RV is recalling certain 2019 Dutchmen Endurance and 2017 to 2019 Dutchmen Voltage travel trailers. The tires may contact…
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Suburban Adds Microwave Ovens to Elite Series
Suburban, a division of Airxcel, has announced the addition of microwaves to its Elite Series line of cooking appliances. Available…
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Transfer Flow Unveils 50-Gallon Replacement Tank
Transfer Flow has introduced a 50-gallon high-capacity midship replacement tank for 2018 to 2019 Ford F-150 Power Stroke diesel crew…
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Transmission Testing Facility Planned for 2020
Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission Holdings has announced plans for a new vehicle testing facility at its global headquarters. The manufacturer said…
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TA Associates Invests in ARI Network
ARI Network Services, a provider of software and marketing solutions to dealers, equipment manufacturers and distributors, has received a strategic…
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Jaeger-Unitek Lands an RV Distribution Deal
Jaeger-Unitek Sealing Solutions, a thermoplastic and rubber profile extrusion producer, has partnered with Collins & Co. for an exclusive RV…
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MITO to Distribute Glomex Products
Glomex Marine Antennas USA recently welcomed MITO Corp. as its newest RV distributor. It will market the Italian manufacturer’s integrated…
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Thor to Sponsor RVDA Dealer Lounge At RVX
Thor Industries will sponsor the RVDA Dealer Lounge at the RV Industry Association’s inaugural event, RVX. Centrally-located in the brand…
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VIDEO: Walorski Introduces Bipartisan Bill for Tariffs
U.S. Reps. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) and Ron Kind (D-Wis.) recently introduced the Import Tax Relief Act, a bipartisan bill that would…
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VIDEO: RV Transport Drivers Help Nab Bandits
Some RV transport drivers took the law into their own hands recently when they found two trucks the Elkhart County…
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Winnebago Awarded Iowa Tax Benefits
Winnebago Industries is getting state tax benefits to help consolidate jobs at its Forest City, Iowa, campus. This story by…
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Trends: Boat Manufacturing May Plateau
Boatbuilding is forecasted to plateau later this year, according to a group of economists who analyze the U.S. boating industry.…
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Norcold to Unveil New Polar 10DC Refrigerator
Norcold has announced that it will be introducing the new Polar 10DC during RVX at booth No. 1329 under its…
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ORR Welcomes Congress, Celebrates Early Wins
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) hosted a reception for the 116th Congress and celebrated the monumental steps its members have…
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Lazydays Announces $5,000 Fuel Card Winner
Lazydays recently awarded its $5,000 fuel card giveaway winner, Steven Bond from the Seattle area. Upon learning of his win,…
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Indiana Gov. Holcomb Goes to Europe
Governor Eric J. Holcomb will lead an economic development trip to Europe next week, visiting key international partners in France,…
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Community: REDARC Sponsors Australian Scout Jamboree
REDARC was recently a proud sponsor of the AJ2019 Australian Scout Jamboree, supporting the hi-tech electronics activity in the hopes…
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RV Technical Institute Board of Directors Appointed
The first board meeting for the RV Technical Institute’s newly appointed board of directors concluded yesterday with an adoption of…
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Skyline Champion to Unveil Crystal Cottage at RVX
Skyline Champion Corp. will be introducing the new Crystal Cottage at the RVX show in Salt Lake City. “Over the…
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LKQ Fourth Quarter Revenue Reaches $3 Billion
LKQ Corp. has announced results for its fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2018, showing fourth quarter revenue…
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Camping World Asks for 15-Day Extension on Report
Camping World Holdings has filed a form 12b-25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission providing the company a 15-day…
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Online Boot Camp Available for RV Service Advisors
The Mar-Kee Group has released a new RV-specific service advisor sales training program called the “RV Professional Service Advisor 90-Day…
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