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Community: Campgrounds and Vineyards House Fire Evacuees in RVs
The Alexander Valley RV Park & Campground in California is typically closed this time of the year, since no tourist…
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Gallery: 2018 Lineup Shines at RVIA
There were enough new RVs on exhibit during the National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky., last week to keep…
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Keller Hosts Lippert Training
Keller Marine and RV hosted Lippert Components this week for a two-day re-certification training. The class was held in Keller…
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Rear View Safety Announces New Catalog
Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Rear View Safety has released more than 40 new products, including the SimpleSight Wireless Series and the 360+…
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Dutchmen Updates Voltage
Dutchmen Mfg. Inc. unveiled the mid-bunk Voltage toy-hauler, which received an enthusiastic response from dealers during the RVIA National Trade…
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Truma Sets Training for Canadian Techs
Truma will participate in two technical training classes in Canada in the coming months. “Truma remains committed to the North…
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Gulf Stream Dealer Network Surges
General Manager of the Gulf Stream Coach Motor Home Division Bob FitzSimmons reports a surge of new dealer applications and…
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Meyer Adds Highway Products
Meyer Distributing has added Highway Products to its offering in the Commercial and Truck segments. Highway Products diverse product line…
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Campground Reports Another RV Break-In
Electronics were stolen from a recreational vehicle at Eby’s Pines RV Park and Campground in Bristol, Ind., according to the…
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FMCA Welcomes Owners Of All RVs
A recent vote of Family Motor Coach Association members of this Cincinnati, Ohio-based international organization for motorhome enthusiasts has resulted…
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Liberty Outdoors’ Tearstock 2018 Coming in July
Liberty Outdoors will host Tearstock 2018 Thursday, July 12 through Sunday, July 15 in historic Mackinaw City, Mich. Open registration…
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DexKo Buying E&P Hydraulics
DexKo Global, parent company of Dexter Axle and a global leader in highly engineered running gear technology and chassis assemblies…
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Newmar Tax Abatement Request Approved
Expansion plans are in the works for a Nappanee business following the approval of a five-year tax abatement. Officials with…
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RVshare Announces Texas Office
RVshare, an RV rental marketplace, is opening an office in Austin, Texas. Since launching in 2013, RVshare has grown rapidly, and…
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Man Wins Winnebago in Florida Lottery
James Bocchini, of Miramar Beach, Fla., is the Grand Prize winner of a 2018 Winnebago Motorhome. The motorhome, provided by…
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CBS Discovers RVing Rebound
Americans are hitting the road in recreational vehicles (RVs). Sales this year top half a million units — the highest in…
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Arizona ARVC To Distribute Camping Guides
The Arizona Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds plans to distribute camping guides for as many as 19 states during…
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RVs Damaged at Kansas Property
Multiple RVs were either damaged or burglarized at a business south of Salina, Kan. Undersheriff Brent Melander says that five…
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Brunswick Selling Sea Ray
Brunswick Corp., parent company of distributor Land ‘N’ Sea, announced it would sell its Sea Ray brand, facilities and inventory,…
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REV, China-Based Chery Holding Group Enter Joint Venture
REV Group announced that it has established a joint venture with China’s Chery Holding Group in Wuhu to manufacture RVs,…
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100 Percent Floor Plan Interest Deductibility in Tax Bill
The U.S. Senate has passed the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” that included an NADA and RV Dealers Association supported…
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Lemonis Helps Tiny House Manufacturer, Loans Millions
The tiny house movement has made a big impact in the U.S. over just a few years, with over 10,000 tiny houses and counting…
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MARVAC to Hold Meeting, Lists Show Dates
Michigan RV and Campgrounds will be holding a meeting at its association office in Okemos, Mich., from 8:30 a.m. to…
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Morgan Olson Expands Operations
Morgan Olson will expand its operations into the former Michiana Event Center (MEC) facility in Howe adjacent to the Indiana…
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Northgate Wins Multi-Unit Entrepreneur Award
Northgate Resorts has won the “Multi-Unit Entrepreneur of the Year Award” from the company that franchises Jellystone Parks. Grand Rapids-based…
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Community: Campground Opens to Wildfire Victims
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will open a campground at Lake Mendocino in California for up to 70 temporary…
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Canada Can’t Make Sense of NAFTA Proposals
Canada’s chief NAFTA negotiator delivered a stark warning to MPs on Monday, telling them that changes proposed by the U.S.…
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Freightliner Debuts DriveForce Gas Engine at RVIA Show
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. is entering the non-diesel engine market for Class A motorhomes. FCCC used the…
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Daimler Announces Changes in Senior Management
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that David Carson, currently president of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has been appointed president…
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RVIA Outlines Industry Benefits in New Tax Bill
Early Saturday morning, the Senate passed its tax reform bill on a 51-49 vote. The Senate and House must now…
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RVnGO Launches Peer-to-Peer Rental Platform
RVnGO has launched its new website, and the service of RV Rentals are now available nationwide. The peer-to-peer RV rental…
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Meyer Adds Evans Waterless Coolant
Meyer Distributing has added Evans Waterless Coolant to its performance division. Evans brings to the table a waterless coolant that…
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Jacksonville RV MegaShow Set for February
More than 400 new RVs will be on display and manufacturer’s representatives will also be offering special incentives for RV…
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KPA to Host HR Webinar for 2018 Planning
Human resources specialists Christina Johnson and Kelly Pinkerton will be hosting a webinar at 1 p.m. EST on Thursday, Dec.…
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WFCO Introduces New Power Center
WFCO Electronics showcased its new WF-9500 series power center at the company’s booth during the National RV Trade Show in…
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Kozy Rest Wins ‘Park of the Year,’ Plans to Add 50-Amp Upgrades
For the fourth time in seven years, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest has won the “Park of the…
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Trends: Teens Spend One Hour Outdoors Per School Day, Survey
On a typical school day, teenagers spend just one hour outdoors, according to a new survey from the National Environmental…
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Club Car Wins ARVC Supplier of the Year Award
Club Car, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, earned the National Association of Parks and Campground’s (ARVC) supplier of the year…
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K-Z Receives 17th Quality Circle Award
K-Z was recently awarded the 2017 RVDA Quality Circle Award. The announcement was communicated by Phil Ingrassia, president of the…
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Trends: Elkhart Looks to Internet to Solve Its ‘Problem,’ Seeks Recruits Worldwide
Editor’s Note: This article was authored by Taig Marks, which is an Elkhart-based PR firm. An area that was formerly…
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Ipsos to Host Webinar for Screening
Ipsos recently introduced Duel, a way to do early screening for claims, pack images, and logos. Duel takes consumers away…
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Report Shows Shopper Interest in Pickups Rise
Jumpstart Automotive Media, a leading media, insights, and marketing solutions company, released its monthly path to purchase report with a…
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13-Acre RV Park Proposed for Montana
A proposal to build a 77-lot RV park near Columbia Falls in Montana goes before the Flathead County Planning Board…
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NAFTA Proposal Frustrates Mexico and Canada
Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo said demands by the Trump administration for a U.S.-specific automotive content requirement in NAFTA was…
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Gallery: The National RV Trade Show in Photos
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – This week concluded one of the largest annual trade show events the RV Industry Association has put on…
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Northwood Promotes Craig Orton to President and CEO
Northwood Investments, parent company to Northwood Mfg. and Outdoors RV Mfg. based out of La Grande, Ore., has announced the…
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18 Elkhart-Area Employees Named ’40 Under 40′
The RVIA honored up-and-coming leaders of the fast-growing industry with its first annual “40 Under 40” list announced at its…
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Jellystone Sees 11.4 Percent Revenue Increase
Revenues were up 11.4 percent from January through September at Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts across the U.S. and Canada, compared to…
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WATT Announces First RV Test for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System
WATT Fuel Cell Corp. announced this week that it is working with the innovation team from Erwin Hymer Group North…
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Sobel University Reports Record Attendance
It was a packed house for the first day of the Sobel University Dealer Bootcamp at the National RV Trade…
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Henkel’s RV Team Adds Four Employees
Henkel recently added four members to its customer support team. Austin Campbell, James Campau, Andrew Hahn, and Wesley Hocker have…
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How-To Webinar Offered on Developing a Handbook
The RV Learning Center and KPA will host the “Handbook Know-How” webinar at noon EST on Thursday, Dec. 7. Dealers…
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Southwire Mobile Power Expands Warranties
Southwire recently announced a new warranty for its line of Surge Guard products that includes Lifetime Equipment Coverage for all…
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RVIA Honors Its Top Members, Tiffin Receives Titan Award
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Last night the Mercury Ballroom was transformed into a hub for the top leaders of the RV…
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VIDEO: The Crashers Bring the Annual Trade Show to a Close
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – RVIA’s National RV Trade Show ended on Fourth Street Live with rock band The Crashers and a…
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Jennie Garth: ‘I’m Your Target Buyer’
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Go RVing campaign’s whole mission is to get new people into the RVing lifestyle. Hiring a…
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Alabama Man Wins ‘Top Tech Challenge’
The First Annual Top Tech Challenge wrapped up Wednesday night with a victory for Brandon Galbreath from Alabama-based D&N RV…
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Patrick Industries Completes Acquisition of LMI
Patrick Industries has announced that it has completed the acquisition of LMI, a leading designer, fabricator, and installer of specialty…
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Ally to Host RV Dealer Webinar on Forecasting
Ally Financial will provide RV dealers with a free webinar at 1 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec. 6 that will help…
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Bandits Strike Middlebury, Ind.’s Outpost RV
Thieves targeted more RVs for valuables in northern Elkhart County. Phaylon Schrock reported to Elkhart County police a burglary at…
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RVshare Unlocks Canada With RVezy Support
RVshare recently announced its peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace is expanding to Canada with insurance, a dedicated Canadian partner, and bilingual…
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Thor CEO Appears on ‘Mad Money’
After shares of Thor Industries surged over 13 percent on Tuesday off a strong earnings report, President and CEO Bob Martin broke…
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Alde Launches New 3020 Boiler
Alde Corp. recently announced the release of its new 3020 with Flow, which delivers the benefit of continuous hot water…
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Gallery: RVIA’s National RV Trade Show, Day One
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – With the RV industry experiencing this staggering upward trend, it’s no wonder the atmosphere across the 1.2…
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Packed House Gathers for Prayer Breakfast
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Davey Blackburn knows a little about heartache and tragedy. But he also knows something of God’s grace…
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PREVIEW: Stepping on the Gas
It seems as if Class A motorhomes were stuck in the slow lane this year as most other product segments…
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Erwin Hymer Introduces New Hymer Loft Edition
Erwin Hymer Group North America (EHGNA) showcased new models at the RVIA show in Louisville this week, including the all…
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RV Shipments Expected to Reach New Heights
RVIA recently reported that the industry’s RV shipments will top a staggering half a million units in 2017 with expectations…
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Flexsteel Tackles Sleep Space with New Lock
Flexsteel Recreation has revealed the Lift-and-Lock Sofa Bunk for motorhomes and fifth wheels, displaying at this year’s RVIA show in…
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Hanwha Surfaces Showing 33 New Colors
Hanwha Surfaces will be showing 33 new colors from its Hanex Solid Surfaces line, as well as its signature HanStone Quartz brand, at booth…
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Garnet Unveils Bluetooth-Enabled Gauge
Garnet Instruments has announced the launch of its new 709-BTP3 RV tank monitor, which has Bluetooth allowing RV owners to check their tank…
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LCI Unveils RV Open Road Mobile App
LCI has officially launched the RV Open Road mobile app for iOS and Android devices. The app was developed by LCI and is…
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Recall for Fire Extinguisher on Some RVs
Two Elkhart area RV industry businesses are customers of a company recalling millions of fire extinguishers nationwide. This story by…
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Meyer Adds Sunoco Race Jugs
Meyer Distributing has announced the addition of Sunoco Race Jugs to its high-performance division. These polyethene race jugs are chemical…
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MORryde Trail Kitchen Named a Top 10 at SEMA Show
ExpeditionPortal.com has named MORryde’s new Trail Kitchen as a top 10 new Overland product at the recent SEMA Show in…
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New Luxury RV Resort Taking Reservations
RV travelers can now make reservations for a new luxury resort in Paso Robles, Calif. Cava Robles RV Resort, a high-end…
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Air Lift Introduces New Spring Inserts for RAM
Air Lift recently introduced the Air Lift 1000 HD load support kit, a heavy-duty coil spring insert providing up to…
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nuCamp Introduces Next-Gen Truck Camper
Manufacturer nüCamp RV has expanded its line of truck campers to include the Cirrus 920, a next generation truck camper…
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ASA Electronics Debuts iN-Command Global Connect in Custom Fifth Wheel
ASA Electronics has announced the newest generation of iN?Command Pro and Pro Plus Control Systems called iN-Command Global Connect. It…
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Winegard Launches New Connectivity Family
Winegard Co. has unveiled the ConnecT 2.0 family of products at booth #24E in the North Wing Lobby of RVIA’s…
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Lance Earns 16th DSI Quality Circle Award
The RVDA has announced Lance Campers as an annual Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) Quality Circle award recipient for all three…
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Thor Sees Q1 Net Income Increase of 63 Percent
Record sales of $2.23 billion, up 30.6 percent Record net income of $128.4 million, up 63.1 percent Thor Industries announced a record…
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Talin Mfg. Completes First Run of Carefree of Colorado Parts
Talin Mfg. has announced that it has completed its first manufacturing run of obsolete Carefree of Colorado parts. Talin worked…
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NetworkRV Launches RV Accessory Info Website
NetworkRV has launched a mobile-friendly, new product resource information website. This publishing-marketing platform for RV accessory manufacturers, dealers and consumers…
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Braxton Creek RV Announces Its Latest Towable
Braxton Creek RV has announced its latest addition to its lineup: the 24 RLS. Built on a NORCO NXG Frame,…
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Renogy Partners With Dehco for RV Distribution
Renogy, a renewable and non-traditional energy company, has partnered with RV supplier Dehco to exclusively distribute Renogy products to RV manufacturers.…
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KPA to Host Winter Preparation Webinar
KPA will host a webinar on how winter conditions and temperatures vary dramatically across the country, and how to face…
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Pence Meets with Automaker Execs Regarding NAFTA
Top executives from the Detroit 3 automakers met with Vice President Mike Pence on Monday amid tension over the Trump…
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Grand Design RV Entering New Market
Grand Design RV announced that it will expand its product offering with the new Transcend Travel Trailer. The product will…
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CrossRoads RV Showcasing Executive Suite Floorplan at RVIA Show
CrossRoads RV will introduce 11 new floorplans at the National RV Trade Show, including the Redwood 3881ES “Executive Suite” model, which…
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TMC to Reveal New Floorplans at RVIA Show
Thor Motor Coach will reveal the new Tuscany, Four Winds, Hurricane, and Vegas floorplans at the RVIA’s National RV Trade…
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Forest River to Expand, Add 100 Jobs
Three months after purchasing property and creating more than 100 jobs in Ligonier, Elkhart-based Forest River is set to expand…
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Entegra Coach Expands Into Class C, Class A Gas Markets
Entegra Coach recently announced the expansion of its family of luxury products to include luxury Class C and luxury gas…
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Curtis Trailers Sees Success at Portland Show
Curtis Trailers recently reported that it had a record-setting fall show at the Portland EXPO Center. The three-generation dealership is…
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Meyer Distributing Launches Vacation Sweepstakes
Meyer Distributing has teamed up with Truck Hero to offer its customers a chance to win an all-expenses paid trip for two…
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Celebrity Chef to Offer Live Demos at Dometic’s Booth at RVIA Show
Dometic will host live cooking demonstrations with celebrity Chef Kevin Roberts during each day of RVIA this week at booth #157.…
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Aliner Launches New Titanium Series
Aliner recently announced the Titanium Series, which is built to be intended for rough terrain. The Titanium 10 and the…
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Reese Taking Part in RVIA’s ‘Top Tech Challenge’
Reese has announced that one of its technicians will be taking part in the inaugural “Top RV Tech Challenge” during…
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British Columbia Man Attempts Trailer Theft
An employee working at an RV dealership in Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada, heard a suspicious noise outside around 7:30…
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Spartan to Display American Flag Chassis
Spartan Specialty Vehicles will feature two of its custom heavy-duty, Class A diesel chassis – the K3 605 for the…
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