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RVWA Spotlights Next Gen Industry Leaders
The future of the RV industry depends on the cultivation of strong, creative and hardworking women who will become tomorrow’s…
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NRVTA Welcomes Erin Ortiz as New Student Concierge
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced the addition of Erin Ortiz as its new student concierge. Ortiz, who has…
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RV Travelers Shifting Toward Upscale Campgrounds, Study Finds
The following is a report from Modern Campground. A new study released by Modern Campground, in partnership with Cairn Consulting…
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Dragonfly Unveils Smart Battery Technology for Heavy-Duty Trucking
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, unveiled at the American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition…
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Morse Launches Spring-Loaded Arbor
M.K. Morse Co. has launched its latest in cutting technology, the new spring-loaded Pin Drive Hole Saw Arbor. Designed for…
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REDARC Introduces BCDC Alpha DC-DC Chargers
REDARC announced its latest innovation: the BCDC Alpha. Available in 25-amp and 50-amp models, the BCDC Alpha builds on over…
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Rixen’s Enterprises Opens New Service Center
Rixen’s Enterprises, a family-owned business service the RV and marine markets, announced it recently opened a new 3000-plus-square-foot service center.…
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Dreamliner Acquires Two Entertainment Logistics Companies
Dreamliner, provider of upscale travel coaches for the entertainment industry’s artists, announced that it has acquired two events logistics companies,…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Winnebago Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2025 View…
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THOR’s Bob Martin Honored for Community Contributions
THOR Industries recently announced on its LinkedIn that its president and CEO, Bob Martin, was recognized by the Elkhart Chapter…
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AL-KO Vehicle Technology Taps New Chief Financial Officer
AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group announced Erich Keilich has taken over as chief financial officer (CFO) of the AL-KO Vehicle Technology…
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SylvanSport Releases Hurricane Helene Efforts To Support Community
SylvanSport, the Brevard, North Carolina-based manufacturer of adventure travel trailers, pop-up campers, rooftop tents and outdoor gear, released an update…
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GE Appliances Returns as RVDA Con/Expo Bronze Partner
GE Appliances, a Haier company and supplier of refrigerators, air conditioners, stoves washers and dryers for the RV industry, will…
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Optimum RV Acquires Oklahoma RV Center
Performance Brokerage Services announced the sale of Oklahoma RV Center in Moore, Oklahoma, from Lenny Zak to Optimum RV. Optimum…
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Eberspächer’s PowerSentinel Touts Safety for High Currents
With reliability and monitoring of vehicle electric systems becoming increasingly important, especially for autonomous driving, Eberspächer said it is rising…
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Octane Enters the Marine Market
Octane announced that it has entered the marine market. Effective immediately, marine, recreational and powersports dealers selling pontoons and motorboats…
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AAA: Pump Prices Shift Higher as Hurricane Milton Wreaks Havoc
The national average for a gallon of gas popped two pennies higher to $3.21 since last week as large swaths…
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Lippert, Other Leaders Talk Collaboration, Diversified Industry for Regional Growth
The following is a report from Inside Indiana Business. Industrial diversification, placemaking investments, regional collaboration, a mindset shift, talent retention…
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RVDA Spotlights Top-Rated Brands With Quality Circle Awards
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) is honoring 19 RV manufacturers/brands with Quality Circle Awards for achieving the highest scores in…
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LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Milton Weakens After Slamming Central Florida
Meteorologists at Florida’s WFTV Severe Weather Center 9 are tracking Hurricane Milton as it passes through the state. At 12:36…
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Donate or Apply: RV Dealership Employee Emergency Relief Program
In August this year, a $500,000 pledge to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center helped to establish an RV Dealership…
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AP: US Inflation Lowest in Three Years
The following is a report from the Associated Press. Inflation in the United States dropped last month to its lowest…
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NRVTA Expands Class Schedule Amid ‘Soaring Demand’ for Mobile RV Techs
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced an expanded class schedule for the first quarter of 2025, doubling available seats…
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RecNation Expands in Orlando, Florida With Location Near ‘The Villages’
RecNation Storage, a leading owner, operator and developer of specialized RV and boat storage facilities in the United States, announced…
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OHI Offers Blanket License for Entertainment at RV Parks, Campgrounds
The Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI) touted its partnership with MPLC (Motion Picture Licensing Corporation) to offer member campground and RV…
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PowerMax To Reopen Friday After Hurricane Milton Closures
PowerMax Converters, a leading manufacturer of power solutions to the RV industry, announced that it will reopen for business today,…
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Roamly, NIIS Partner on RV Pre-Loss Inspection Tool
Roamly, a leading digital insurance platform, announced a partnership with National Insurance Inspection Services (NIIS) to streamline claims processing through the implementation…
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ORR Celebrates Arizona Office of Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) celebrated yesterday’s announcement by Arizona State Parks & Trails to establish a full-time program administrator for…
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RVers Help Campground Destroyed by Hurricane Helene
The following is a report from RVtravel.com. At the Mountain River Family Campground in western North Carolina, the tranquil North Toe River…
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OHI Foundation Reveals OHCE2024 Scholarship Winners
The Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI) Foundation announced the winners of this year’s scholarship recipients for the Outdoor Hospitality Conference and…
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‘RVing in New England’ Covers Hurricane Milton’s Landfall
Weekly Facebook Live show “RVing in New England,” hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), featured coverage of Hurricane…
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SENCO Launches Tools, Accessories Line for Mounted Framing
SENCO, a leader in professional power fastening technology, is introducing a new line of off-the-shelf framing nailers, coil nailers, triggers…
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Traveler’s Choice RV Commits to Bronze Partnership for RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced Traveler’s Choice RV, by North American Auto Care (NAAC), has joined the team as a…
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New RV-Specific Franchise Bill in Wisconsin Takes Effect
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). On Oct. 1, Wisconsin Act 164…
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Meet the RVWA Champion of Women Award Finalists
During the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) Educational Symposium, the alliance will present the Champion of Women Award to an individual…
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THOR Industries Approves Increased Regular Quarterly Dividend
THOR Industries announced that its board of directors approved, at its Oct. 8 meeting, the payment of a regular quarterly…
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RVDA Con/Expo Leadership Roundtable To Address Business Challenges
A group of veteran RV dealer executives will address some of the most pressing dealership business challenges in a special…
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KOA Recognized as a Top 400 Franchise
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) announced the brand’s inclusion in the exclusive Franchise Times Top 400 ranking for 2024. Ranked 120 out…
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Air Lift Co. Launches LoadLifter Kits for Ram 3500
Aftermarket air suspension specialist Air Lift Company is releasing new LoadLifter 5000 and Air Lift ProSeries kits for the 2019-2024…
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Ultra-Fab Extends Warranty on Landing Gear
Ultra-Fab announced that its Landing Gear now has a full 6-year warranty. “Ultra-Fab routinely says that we have the longest…
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OHI Highlights OHCE2024 Expo Floor
The Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI) highlighted its Expo Floor for the upcoming Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE), held Nov.…
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MRAA Launches Service Advisor Certification
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announced the launch of its all-new Service Advisor Certification Program — a…
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Meyer Distributing Partners With Airxcel
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with Airxcel and its family of RV brands: Coleman-Mach, Suburban, Maxxair, Velarium and Invision.…
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OIA Welcomes Senior Director of Advocacy & Government Affairs
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced that Jaclyn Levy has joined the team as its new senior director of advocacy and…
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Patrick Industries Announces Private Offering of $400M of Senior Notes
Patrick Industries announced that its intention to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $400 million aggregate principal amount…
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Red Oak Becomes Bronze Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
Red Oak Inventory Finance, offering dealers financing solutions for all types of RVs, both new and used, will be a…
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Expion360 Board Authorizes 1-For-100 Reverse Stock Split
Expion360, maker of in lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, announced that its board of directors authorized the stockholders approved 1-for-100…
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Airstream Will Make Only 30 Outland Edition Camper Vans
The following is a report from Auto Evolution. If there’s one RV and camper manufacturer known the world over for…
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weBoost Teams Up With Toyota & Lexus
Wilson Electronics announced its weBoost brand’s acceptance into Toyota’s and Lexus’s Associated Accessory Portfolio (AAP) program. This collaboration signifies a…
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AP: US Adds 254K Jobs in September, Unemployment Dips to 4.1%
The following is a report from the Associated Press. America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, easing…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2025 Model Z…
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ATC Celebrates 25th Anniversary With New Model Unveiling
ATC Trailers announced the celebration of its 25th anniversary. To mark this significant milestone, ATC Trailers hosted an Open House…
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Schedule Set for Dealer/Manufacturer Meetings at RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA)’s Industry Relations Committee has announced the full schedule for RV dealer-manufacturer Partners of Progress meetings…
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OHI’s OHCE2024 To Offer Professional Development Workshops
The Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI) is gearing up to welcome professionals from across the Outdoor Hospitality Industry to Oklahoma City…
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ORR Hosts Leadership Forum on Outdoor Rec & Rural Development
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) in collaboration with the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship and…
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Port Workers’ Union Suspends Strike Until Jan. 15
The following is a report from the Associated Press. Some 45,000 dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports are returning…
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Brown & Brown Acquires the Assets of the Canopy Group
Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, and Paul Borchert and Jeff McDonald, principals of The Canopy Group,…
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How To Help Hurricane Helene Rescue Support Efforts in North Carolina
In the Asheville, North Carolina, area, the aftermath of Hurricane Helene has been nothing short of devastation. As many outside…
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RVMP ‘Honored’ To Aid Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
RV Mobile Power (RVMP) is dedicated to supporting the communities it serves. In the wake of the devastation caused by…
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Washington, D.C. ‘Most RV-Friendly’ City in the US
The following is a report from Travel + Leisure. Over 11.2 million U.S. households own an RV — that’s a…
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DealNow Launches Person-to-Person Online Vehicle Transaction Platform
DealNow, a service that enables secure online transactions for any vehicle — including cars, RVs, boats and other recreational vehicles…
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AAA: Pump Prices Resume Falling, But For How Long?
Despite literal and figurative storm clouds here and abroad, the national average for a gallon of gas still fell by…
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Registration Opens for 2025 RVIA Leadership Conference
The 2025 Leadership Conference, held by the RV Industry Association (RVIA) and the Emerging Leaders Coalition, is open for registration.…
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Port Strike: RVIA Urges End in Letter to President Biden
The RV Industry Association (RVIA), along with over 300 other organizations, have called President Joe Biden to take immediate action…
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Modernized Campgrounds Led by Sustainability, Tech in New KOA Report
The latest installment of the annual Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report from Kampgrounds of America (KOA) reveals the trends reshaping…
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Go RVing Brings National News Coverage to Open House
During last week’s Elkhart Open House, Go RVing conducted a satellite media tour broadcasting live TV segments highlighting the RV…
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Texas’ Navarro College Launches RVTI Technician Program
Located in Corsicana, Texas, Navarro College is the first community college to become an RV Technical Institute (RVTI) Authorized Learning…
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KOA Summer Interns Bring ‘Fresh Ideas’ Upon Program’s Conclusion
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) announced the successful conclusion of its 2024 Campground Management Internship Program. Marking the second year of…
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Portfolio Named Bronze Partner at 2024 RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that Portfolio, a provider of service contracts, has returned as a bronze partner for…
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Xantrex Debuts MPPT 60-Amp Solar Charge Controller
Xantrex launched its new MPPT 60A Solar Charge Controller to deliver superior efficiency and performance, supporting up to 150V and…
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Firestone Debuts New Transforce Tires for Truck, Van Fleets
Bridgestone Americas announced the debut of Firestone’s latest tires featuring the ENLITEN Technology – the new Transforce HT3 and CV2,…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Dip as Fall Arrives
Black Book released its monthly market commentary for October. “The average values for motorhomes and towables sold at auction fell…
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AEONrv Touts 2024 Model as ‘Future of Overlanding’
AEONrv announced the launch of its updated 2024 model year built on the 2024 Ford Transit AWD 156-inch wheelbase cutaway…
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Grand Design’s Momentum Line Releases Exclusive ‘LiftSuite’
Grand Design RV unveiled the Momentum LiftSuite, a feature exclusive to the Momentum toy hauler product line. This technology transforms…
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Blue Compass Acquires Kentucky-Based Patriot RV
Blue Compass RV announced the acquisition of Patriot RV in Lexington, Kentucky, market. The store has been rebranded to Blue…
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RVDA Con/Expo Speaker To Unravel ‘Mysteries of AI’
Uncover the top five myths about artificial intelligence and discover its transformative potential for your dealership at the RV Dealers…
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Airxcel Announces 2024 OEM Product Showcase
Airxcel announced it will host its 11th annual OEM New Product Showcase, featuring new products and innovations from its portfolio…
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Waytek, Switch Components Form Distribution Partnership
Waytek, specialty distributor of automotive electrical components, announced a product expansion with the manufacturer Switch Components. Effective immediately, Waytek will…
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Scout Campers Partners With Expion360
Expion360, maker of in lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, announced a new partnership with Scout Campers, a subsidiary of Adventurer…
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Shortages, Higher Prices Possible if Port Workers Strike Continues
The following is a report from the Associated Press. U.S. ports from Maine to Texas shut down Tuesday when the…
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Industry Veteran Dale Laverne Wise Dies
The following obituary for Dale Wise was published by The Elkhart Truth and Legacy.com. Dale Laverne Wise of Wakarusa, Indiana,…
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Texan RV Park & Campus Names New General Manager
The Texan RV Park and Campus, home of the National RV Training Academy (NRVTA), announced the appointment of Heather Bradley…
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Supplies Arrive by Plane, Mule Amid Hurricane Helene Destruction
The following is a report from the Associated Press (AP). Widespread devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene came to light Monday across…
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OHI Foundation Seeks Donations for Disaster Relief Support
The Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI) Foundation is seeking further help to support its disaster relief efforts as requests for such support continues to…
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Port Workers Strike on East, Gulf Coasts
The following is a report from the New York Times, as mentioned by the RV Industry Association. For the first…
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Valterra Names New Sales Development Manager
Valterra Products, a Dometic sanitation division, announced the addition of Liane Reid to its team as sales development manager. With…
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Supersede Debuts Marine-Grade Plywood Replacement
Supersede, a company aiming to replace conventional wood-based building materials in manufacturing and construction, announced the launch of the “world’s…
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Firefly Integrations Updates 2024 Training Academy Schedule
Firefly Integrations’ technician training program will be across several North American cities throughout the rest of 2024. Each session is…
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Sun Communities Safe From Hurricane Helene Damage
Michigan-based Sun Communities, a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates, or has an interest in, manufactured housing…
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Overfuel Study Addresses Auto Industry’s ‘Failure of Online Consumers’
Overfuel, a website solutions provider for automotive, RV, marine and powersports dealers, released a new study following a performance analysis…
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Revatek Launches Alternator Regulators for High-Power Battery Systems
Revatek launched the Altion and Altion Max, alternator regulators that set a new standard for charging and managing high-power battery…
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Northpoint Commercial Finance Bronze Partner of RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that Northpoint Commercial Finance will return as a bronze partner for the 2024 RV Dealers…
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Erwin Hymer Group Reports Record Results
In the 2023/24 fiscal year, THOR Industries achieved a turnover of $10.04 billion with just over 22,000 employees and 186,908…
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California Passes AB 1755: A Win for Consumers & RV Industry
California’s passage of Assembly Bill 1755, signed by the governor on Sept. 29, marks a significant step forward in streamlining…
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RVDA Con/Expo Workshop To Focus on Building Customer Relations
During a workshop at the upcoming RV Dealers Convention/Expo, Mark Goldsmith, a national trainer with iA Dealer Services, will conduct…
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ASA Electronics Announces ‘14Forty Designs’ Graphics Printing
Spearheaded by CEO and founder of ASA Tom Irions and 20-year industry veteran Doug Graham, Jr., 14Forty Designs introduces itself…
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Covercraft Adds Business & Operations Veterans to Staff
Covercraft announced the addition of two top-level veterans to their staff. Jim Chick and Travis Jansen have joined the company…
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RVWA Charity Drive Partners With ‘I Support the Girls’
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) announced the launch of their donation drive in partnership with ‘I Support the Girls’ (ISTG),…
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Torklift Central Kicks Off 12th Annual Turkey Drive
Torklift Central is excited to announce the start of the Turkey Challenge, an annual food drive aimed at supporting families…
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Fantasy RV Tours & AdventureGenie Form Strategic Partnership
Fantasy RV Tours, provider of guided RV vacations, and AdventureGenie, an AI-powered travel tool for planning camping and RV trips,…
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