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International Trade Commission Approves Thin Plywood Classification
As part of the initiative to obtain eligibility for duty-free treatment of lauan under the Generalized System of Preference, the…
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VIDEO: Go RVing’s ‘Unexpected’ Web Series Promotes Various RVs
Adventure skier Brody Leven and photographer Adam Clark are proving to be a dynamic duo across Go RVing’s social media…
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ITC Holdings Partnership Introduces Folks to Rec
Michigan officials have come up with a new way to introduce the Great Outdoors to some of the state’s urban…
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Community: Thor Donates Nine RVs to Tents for Troops
Thor Industries and six of its subsidiaries donated $15,000 and nine RV units to Tents for Troops. The new 2019…
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Azdel Onboard Offers Plywood Alternatives
Composite materials made by Hanwha Azdel, located in Forest, Va., with its commercial applications center in Warren, Mich., are products…
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LCI Reports 25 Percent Net Sales Increase
LCI Industries has reported its second quarter results for 2018 showing net sales of $684 million, a 25 percent year-over-year…
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Airstream Debuts Smart Control Technology
Airstream has announced that its 2019 Classic models will feature the manufacturer’s Smart Technology, which digitally connects owners to their RVs. The…
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La Mesa RV Center Names Bob Upton CEO
La Mesa RV Center has promoted Bob Upton to the role of CEO for the corporation and Jason Kimbrell to…
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Spartan Motors’ Sales Increase by $14 Million
Spartan Motors has reported operating results for the second quarter ending June 30, showing a sales increase of $14.3 million, or 8.4…
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Meyer Adds MAGLITE Flashlights and Accessories
Meyer Distributing has partnered with Mag Instruments. Based in Ontario, Calif., Mag Instrument manufactures the iconic MAGLITE line of flashlights.…
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Vancouver RV Fire Sparked by Braking System
An aggressive fire burned two trailers to the ground after sparking at an RV dealership in Merville Monday night, but…
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Covercraft Acquires Marathon Seat Covers
Covercraft Industries recently acquired Marathon Seat Covers, a manufacturer of custom-fit seat covers for the automotive industry. This latest acquisition…
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Timbren Industries Introduces New SES Kit
Timbren Industries, based in Toronto, Canada, recently introduced a Timbren SES upgrade – part No. GMRCK15MR for the rear suspension…
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Lazydays RV Kicks Off 42nd Birthday with Sale
Lazydays RV is commemorating 42 years in business with a month-long birthday blowout sale including special events and sports-themed sweepstakes.…
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Community: Cava Robles RV Resort Offers Wildfire Discount
More than 18 wildfires continue to ravage California, and the staff at Cava Robles RV Resort in Paso Robles wants…
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RVX’s ‘The Reveal’ Submissions are Now Live
Submissions to be included in RV Industries Association’s RVX event “The Reveal” opens today. RV manufacturers will be asked to submit…
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Sprinter with Electric Drive and Fuel Cell Teased
Mercedes-Benz Vans is set to enhance the eDrive@VANs strategy with the fuel cell. Using the example of a semi-integrated motorhome, the…
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RumbleOn Expands Into Boat and RV Market
RumbleOn, an online powersports marketplace, recently appointed Kevin Cooper as director of specialty vehicles to support its strategic planning for…
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Supplier Releases Solution for Electrical Installs
Advanced Accessory Concepts recently released the Trigger Six Shooter Wireless Accessories Controller which adds convenience to the process of wiring…
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VIDEO: Tank Blaster Side-by-Side Test
In February, Thetford Corp. introduced the Tank Blaster, which helps prevent RV black and gray holding tank build-up. Tank Blaster…
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Campground Views Helps Increase Resort’s Reservations by 244 Percent
Natural Springs Resort in New Paris, Ohio, measured a 244 percent increase in online reservations during the period of April…
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VIDEO: Zinke Talks on Maintenance Backlog
https://youtu.be/UTwCD0ulaH8 A new video has been released from the Department of the Interior urging action on maintenance backlog. The video…
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NAFTA Talks with Mexico Continue Thursday
The U.S. and Mexico plan to hold ministerial-level NAFTA trade talks on Thursday in Washington, D.C., the second such meeting…
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Campgrounds Targeted by Canada Revenue Agency
The Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC) has recently been made aware that Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has reassessed a…
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Kat Lewis Joins RV PRO Staff
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Kat Lewis has been hired as the sales support coordinator at RV PRO magazine. Previously, she taught writing, rhetoric,…
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Truma Hires John Jambor as New Head of Marketing
Truma has hired John Jambor as the company’s head of marketing. Jambor will be responsible for the leadership of the…
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Cummins Q2 Revenue Sees a 21 Percent Increase
Cummins has reported results for the second quarter of 2018, showing revenues of $6.1 billion, an increase of 21 percent…
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Dometic Launches Redesigned Cooktops and Ranges
Dometic has announced that its improved ranges and cooktops are now available. In the improved line-up, every stove top has a…
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Lazydays Holdings to Ring the Nasdaq Closing Bell
Lazydays Holdings will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square to ring the closing bell. Lazydays Chairman and CEO William…
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FMCA University Library Launches Online
The Family Motor Coach Association recently introduced the FMCA Library. This online education resource puts a wealth of trusted information at…
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Indiana Dealership More Than Doubles Its Size
On Monday, the Cunningham family debuted its new, multi-million-dollar location off of Interstate 65 at 2200 Addmore Lane in Clarksville,…
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CCRVC Finalizes United Leasing & Finance Endorsement Program
The Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC) has finalized an endorsement program with United Leasing & Finance for its asset…
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Class A with a Garage Debuting at Dusseldorf
Set to debut at the upcoming 2018 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, the new Palace motorhome from Germany-based Morelo Reisemobile uses an Iveco…
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A&S RV Center Joins Priority RV Network
The Recreational Dealer Cooperative Association/Priority RV Network has added A&S RV Center in Auburn Hills and Midland, Mich., to its…
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Rees and Spader Partner for Special Vegas Expo Session
https://youtu.be/JVp1mnX5ybo A World of Training President Michael Rees and Spader Business Management President John Spader are teaming up for a…
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Marcus Lemonis Talks RV Sale Increase on CNBC
Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis recently appeared on CNBC’s Power Lunch to discuss the future of the RV industry. RVs…
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New TecNiq Hires Include National Sales Manager
TecNiq, a leader in LED lighting, has hired Terri Thornton and Darryl Lanier as sales associates for the light duty…
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Trends: Dometic Brand Ambassadors Visit Elkhart
A German couple who are putting some high-end camping supplies through their paces on an American road trip stopped by…
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KPA to Offer HR Investigations Webinar
Jacki Thompson of FordHarrison will present a free webinar on how investigations are part and parcel of human resources and…
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Despite NAFTA Negotiation, Canada May See Duties
Even with hopeful signs on NAFTA and a trade detente between the U.S. and the European Union, Canada still isn’t…
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Jellystone to Hold Workshop for Prospective Owners
Current and aspiring campground operators will soon have a chance to explore the feasibility of owning and operating their own…
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Housing Market May See Significant Slowdown
The U.S. housing market – particularly in areas like Seattle, Silicon Valley and Austin, Texas – appears to be headed…
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Gallery: Winnebago’s 2018 National Rally
Winnebago recently held its 2018 Grand National Rally, celebrating 60 years of manufacturing RVs in Forest City, Iowa.
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Airstream Launches the Basecamp X-package
Airstream has introduced the all-new Basecamp X-package, which includes new premium features that increase departure angle and durability for more…
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Sigma Switches Founder Daniel Rothbauer Dies at 77
Daniel A. Rothbauer, 77, of South Bend, Ind., passed away Tuesday, July 24, at Memorial Hospital. This story appeared in…
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RVX Preview Held in Salt Lake City
This week, the RV Industry Association’s events team hosted its first-ever RVX Exhibitor Academy in Salt Lake City, Utah, where more than…
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Star brite Acquires Snappy Marine
Star brite, a subsidiary of Ocean Bio-Chem, has announced the acquisition of Snappy Marine, a leading distributor of teak care…
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NAFTA Changes May be Finalized in August
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said it’s possible NAFTA partners will reach a tentative agreement next month to revamp the…
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Trends: Go RVing Catches Up with the Soulful RV Family
Editor’s Note: This Q&A appeared on the RV Industry Association website. Photos courtesy of Go RVing. Go RVing has built relationships…
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Patrick Reports RV-based Revenue Increased by 41 Percent
Patrick Industries has reported its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended July 1. Net sales for the…
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RV Tech Institute to Beta Test Curriculum in November
A flurry of planning and activity has taken place since the RV Industry Association board of directors approved and the…
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LKQ has Record Revenue for Second Quarter
LKQ Corp., parent company of Keystone Automotive, which owns RV parts and accessories distributor NTP-Stag, reported record revenue for the…
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Cummins Plant Celebrates Two Millionth Engine
Cummins has produced its 2 millionth engine at its Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) in Jamestown, N.Y. JEP remains one of the…
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Norcold Offers Manufacturer Rebate on Fridges
Earlier this year, Norcold introduced the new Polar Series of RV refrigerators, which employs state-of-the-art technology. Now Norcold is offering…
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Ally Financial Reports Q2 Results
Ally Financial recently reported its second quarter results showing that the net financing revenue was $1 billion, which is up…
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Rec Growth Discussed with USDA Leaders
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) leaders recently met with U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Steven Censky to discuss the essential…
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CTEK Debuts the Lithium US Charger
CTEK recently introduced the Lithium US charger – an advanced microprocessor-controlled charger specially designed to recharge and maintain lithium-iron phosphate…
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Huntington Bancshares RV Financing Grows
Huntington Bancshares Inc. reported net income for the 2018 second quarter of $355 million, an increase of 31 percent from the…
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Trump’s Letter to Mexico Urges for Renegotiation
Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday released a one-page letter from Donald Trump in which the U.S. president…
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CURT to Expand Hitch Production, Shift Operations
CURT is expanding its hitch manufacturing capacity in Eau Claire, Wis., and consolidating Eau Claire and Philippines electrical manufacturing operations…
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Winnebago CEO to Make Facebook Live Appearance
As Winnebago celebrates their 60th Anniversary, the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA) will hold an exclusive interview with Mike…
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Winegard’s New Auto-Acquire Satellite is Out Now
Winegard begins shipping the Carryout G3, DirecTV, auto-acquire satellite antenna. The sleek and lightweight design, and increased signal strength, makes…
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Covercraft Names Henson as VP of Finance
Covercraft Industries has announced Donna Henson as VP of finance. Previously, Henson operated as the company’s controller from 2013 to 2017.…
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Tuffy Debuts New Underseat Lockbox
Tuffy Security Products has introduced a high security lockbox created to fit under the rear bench seat of 2015 to…
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RVDA of Alberta Golf Event Registration Date Moves
The RVDA of Alberta has extended the registration for its 31st Annual Golf Tournament to Aug. 1. The tournament takes…
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Walorski: Tariff Exclusion Process Is Broken
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) recently renewed calls for the Commerce Department to fix the broken exclusion process for steel and aluminum…
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Indiana Unemployment at 3.3 Percent
Indiana’s unemployment rate stood at 3.3 percent for June and remains lower than the national rate of 4 percent, according…
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Powerboat Registrations Increase
The National Marine Manufacturers Association has reported that its preliminary data shows that new powerboat registrations were up 3 percent…
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Canada Conflicted on How to Respond to Tariffs
Canada fired back at Donald Trump’s metals tariffs with dollar-for-dollar retaliation. For autos, it might not be so simple. This…
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Gallery: Newmar Goes to Washington
President Donald Trump and Vice President Michael Pence were among the politicians touring the Newmar RV parked outside of the…
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June RV Shipments Decrease By 11 Percent
The RV Industry Association has released its June survey of manufacturers which found that RV wholesale shipments finished at 41,990…
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Universal Trailer Sells Cargo Group Division
Universal Trailer will sell its Cargo Group Division (UTCCG) made up of the Haulmark, Wells Cargo, and UltraLav trailer brands…
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Crane’s Second Quarter Sales Increase 21 Percent
Crane Co. has reported second quarter sales for 2018 were a record $851 million, an increase of 21 percent compared…
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Gulf Stream BT Cruiser Gets Two Paint Options
Gulf Stream Coach has introduced two optional exterior paint schemes to its Gulf Stream Coach BT Cruiser. “Many former owners…
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Three Companies Team Up for Water Purification
W.S. Darley, a leader in firefighting equipment and pumps, Ozotech, a manufacturer of activated oxygen/ozone generating equipment, and No Dirty…
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Superior Industries Finds Interim Finance Handler
Superior Industries International, an aluminum wheel supplier for OEMs and the European aftermarket, recently appointed Michael R. Elia to be…
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Elkhart County Leaders Eye Continued Growth
Community and business leaders discussed Elkhart County’s economic strength and their plans to maintain growth for the community at a…
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Regency RV Partners with Leo’s Vacation Center
Regency RV has added Leo’s Vacation Center in Gambrills, Md., to its roster of dealers selling its 2019 Xalta Class B.…
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Community: Brown & Brown Cofounder Pledges $15 Million to NYC Park
J. Hyatt Brown, of Brown & Brown, and his wife, Cici, are hoping to reverse New York City’s Riverfront Park…
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Gallery: Tearstock 2018
Liberty Outdoors recently held its 2018 Tearstock show at Mackinaw Mill Creek Campground in Michigan. As one of northern Michigans…
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Camping World Opens Fifth Erehwon Mountain Outfitter Store
Erehwon Mountain Outfitter, a Midwest specialty outdoor retailer, is opening its fifth store and largest facility at 1209 E. Golf…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Thor, Triple E, and More
Forest River is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Prime Time recreational trailers. The stove is not isolated from the furnace…
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Kentucky’s Bluegrass RV to Open Three Weeks
Bluegrass RV has been selling new travel trailers even though the dealership’s official opening is three weeks away. The dealership…
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NATDA Reveals Trade Show Lineup
The speakers at the 2018 NATDA Trade Show & Convention will provide detailed and thorough information that any dealership can…
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Transfer Flow Unveils New Fuel Tank System
Transfer Flow recently introduced a 40-gallon in-bed auxiliary fuel tank system for the 2018 diesel Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon.…
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Vegas Expo Discounts End on Aug. 31
RV Dealers Association dealer members who register by Aug. 31 for the 2018 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will save over $300…
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Automakers’ Q2 Results to Foreshadow Tariff Strife
When Detroit’s automakers report earnings on Wednesday, they are likely to highlight escalating tariffs and use the opportunity to warn…
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Meet New Freightliner CEO Jeff Sather
In January, Daimler Trucks North America appointed Jeff Sather as the new CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. After six…
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Newmar to Display at the White House
On Monday, July 23, Newmar will join President Donald J. Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, members of the Administration and…
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No Dirty Water on Hand at Denver Show
No Dirty Water, a leader in portable activated oxygen/ozone-based water purification systems, today announced the introduction of the “Feelin’ Good”…
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Webinar Covers Background Check Compliance
As many as 96 percent of employers do at least one background check. Yet, with ban the box and the…
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Ochs: No Domestic Replacement For Lauan
Since October 2015, the loss of Generalize System of Preferences (GSP) eligibility has cost the RV industry more than $1…
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Walorski to Debate Challenger
For the first time ever, incumbent Republican Rep. Jackie Walorski has agreed to debate her Democratic opponent on television. In…
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African-American RVers Share Love for ‘Glamping’
The Texas Sojourners played country music on colorful floats. The Steel City Cruisers rode orange golf carts with signs celebrating…
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Wildhood Paying Off
Go RVing Canada’s 2018 “Wildhood” campaign is getting noticed, according to a quarterly report from RVDA of Canada. During the…
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Priority One Honors Long-Timers
Priority One Financial Services congratulates Nicole Armstrong and Gary Rademaker for 10 years with the company. Armstrong, vice president of…
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‘Today’ on the Road in an RV
RVs will be featured on NBC’s The Today Show on July 23 and 24 when Al Roker and Craig Melvin…
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NADA Releases Market Insights for Second Quarter
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) recently released RV market insights for the second quarter of 2018. Scroll down for…
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NeXus RV Hires Industry Veteran Mike Peterson
NeXus RV has hired Mike Peterson as VP of sales for its Class A division where he will be responsible…
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Photos: La Mesa RV’s Grand Opening
La Mesa RV recently celebrated the grand opening of its 130,000-square-foot showroom in West Sacramento, Calif., on July 13. The…
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