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General RV Center Acquires Stoltzfus RV’s & Marine
General RV Center has acquired Stoltzfus RV’s and Marine, an RV and boat dealership in Pennsylvania. Located west of Philadelphia…
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Newmar Offers Winterization Tips
As an RV dealer, you recognize how important winterization is for your customer’s unit. RV winterization is when all the…
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Yokohama Tire Named Premier Partner of the Porsche Carrera Cup North America
Yokohama Tire announced Tuesday it will be the new Premier Partner of the Porsche Carrera Cup North America in 2024.…
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Lippert to Show Off ‘The Ultimate Fuzion’ at Tampa RV SuperShow
Lippert Components, Inc., will showcase “The Ultimate Fuzion,” a redesigned Keystone toy hauler built in partnership with The Flipping Nomad,…
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ORR Highlights Outdoor Recreation Careers
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable released statistics Tuesday that show 4.5 million Americans work in the outdoor recreation economy. The roles…
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Go RVing’s October Report Highlights Buying Power of LGBTQ+ Americans
The October 2023 Go RVing report takes a look at the increasing LGBTQ+ presence in the outdoors. According to the…
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2024 Leadership Conference Keynote to Feature Mike Veeck
Veeck, who switch hits between baseball and business, was the subject of a recent 2023 Netflix documentary, “The Saint of…
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Gulf Stream Coach Vista & Vintage Cruiser Earn RVDA DSI Recognition
Gulf Stream Coach announced Tuesday that its popular Vista and Vintage Cruiser laminated travel trailers have been honored with the…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued its weekly list of vehicular recalls, including several RV companies. Alliance…
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Specialty Products Co. Appoints Vice President of Sales, Marketing
Brent Berman, a highly accomplished executive with more than 25 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, has been appointed vice…
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Jellystone Locations Named ‘Park of the Year’ Finalists
Seven Jellystone Park locations have been named finalists in the Park of the Year awards competition, hosted annually by the…
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nuCamp Wraps 2023 Dealer Summit
nuCamp, manufacturer of teardrop trailers and truck campers, announced the successful conclusion of its 2023 Dealer Summit, held in the…
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General Motors, UAW Reach Tentative Deal
Facing the loss of another $200 million this week to a lengthy strike, General Motors CEO Mary Barra wrapped up…
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THOR Named Official RV Partner of Speedway Motors
Speedway Motorsports and THOR Industries announced a new partnership designating the global RV company as the “Official RV Partner of Speedway Motorsports.”…
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F&I Workshop to Spotlight Cash Customers at RVDA Con/Expo
Advisor Paul Sheldon of Protective Asset Protection will aim to help F&I managers overcome obstacles with customers who are set…
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Campers Inn RV Announces GM Transition, Seeks Successor
Campers Inn RV of Louisville, Kentucky, announced the impending transition of its general manager, Paul Cunningham, who will be taking…
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ChannelPRO Touts New Fixed Ops App for RVDA Con/Expo
ChannelPRO Mobile, a provider of mobile enablement and engagement tools, is now a bronze partner for the 2023 RV Dealers…
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Brown & Brown Named ‘Great Place To Work’, Best Workplace for Women
Brown & Brown, Inc. and its team of companies have been certified by Great Place To Work for the fifth…
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The Shyft Group Appoints New CEO, Reports Q3 Financials
The Shyft Group has appointed John Dunn its president and CEO, effective Oct. 26. Dunn, who previously served as president…
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Patrick Industries Reveals Q3 Financials
Patrick Industries reported financial results for the third quarter ended Oct. 1 with net sales at $866 million, a decrease of $246 million…
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Elwell Corporation Acquires Gold Heat
Elwell Corporation announced that it and Ken Millard of Aries Engineering have entered into an agreement wherein Elwell Corp. will…
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RVIA Webinar to Spotlight Sustainability
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) will host its Sustainability 101 webinar for members on Oct. 30 to explore sustainability concepts,…
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LKQ Corp. Revenue Up 15% in Q3
LKQ Corporation’s revenue for the third quarter of 2023 was $3.6 billion, an increase of 15%, the company reported Thursday.…
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ReserveMax.io Sponsors RV PRO’s 40 Under 40
RV PRO announced that ReserveMax.io will be a gold sponsor of its 40 Under 40 program this year. “ReserveMax.io wanted to…
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Dometic Shows EBITA Margin Improved in Q3
Dometic reported this week that net sales for the third quarter were Swedish Krona (SEK) 6,830 m (612 m USD),…
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4 Members Named to RV Aftermarket Committee
The RV Industry Association RV Aftermarket Committee announced Thursday it will welcome four new members: Mike Boyer, Kurt Forsman, John…
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Aqua-Hot Moves to New Facility in Colorado
Aqua-Hot, an AIRXCEL brand, has acquired a 44,000-square-foot building to house its operations, manufacturing and distribution center. The building…
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Economist to Examine Role of Politics in RV Market at RVDA Con/Expo
John Augustine of Huntington National Bank will provide a current and future look at the political landscape and how it…
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Wholesale RV Values Decline as Weather Turns Cool
Wholesale motorhome and towable values decreased last month, according to Black Book’s RV Market Commentary. “Both motorhome and towable values…
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Lippert Celebrates Inaugural seRV Volunteer Rally in Florida
Lippert Components, Inc. celebrated the success of the first-ever seRV Volunteer Rally held at Champions Run RV Resort in Ocala,…
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KOA Raises $28K for Care Camps at Annual Golf Tournament
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) successfully hosted its second annual Fore the Kids golf tournament, in Billings, Montana, outpacing last…
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Financing Option Available for Hosted Buyers at OHCE2023
National ARVC will now offer a new financing program specially designed for hosted buyer attendees at OHCE2023. Historically, two sobstacles…
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Martin Flory Group Adds to Sales Team
Martin Flory Group, a global public relations firm in recreational and commercial marine, RV and outdoor markets, added Paige Allbright…
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Lightspeed Debuts VIN Decoding for Forest River Brands
Lightspeed, a provider of RV dealership management software, announced the integration of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Decoding for Keystone RV,…
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RVDA Workshop Spotlights Overlooked Benefits of Selling F&I
A pair of workshops offered by Shawn Moran, director of F&I RV training for BBDS, Brown & Brown Insurance, will…
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National ARVC Announces Spot2Nite as Signature Partner
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC) has announced a continued partnership with Spot2Nite, which is a…
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September Shipment Report Released
Total RV shipments decreased 12.9% in September, compared to last year, according to the RV Industry Association’s survey of manufacturers.…
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Brown & Brown Reveals Q3 Financials
Brown & Brown, Inc. today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2023. Revenues for the third…
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RVIA Government Affairs Outlines Bills To Watch
The RV Industry Association’s state Government Affairs team reviewed more than 3,200 pieces of legislation during the 2023 session, the…
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Airstream Awards Top Dealers Five Rivet Status
Airstream announced its list of top dealers who have earned the distinction of the Five Rivet status for the previous…
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DRV Luxury Suites Reveals 2024 Innovations
DRV Luxury Suites debuted its newest 2024 model innovations at this year’s Open House week in Elkhart, Indiana. Updates include…
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United States Warranty Corporation Silver Sponsor of RV PRO’s 40 Under 40
RV PRO has signed on United States Warranty Corporation as a silver sponsor of its 40 Under 40 program this…
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Exemption of Electronic Logging Devices for RV Transportation in Canada Approved
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) has announced that their electronic logging device exemption request was approved by Transport Canada.…
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Motorhome Caravan Show in UK a Success, LAMILUX Says
A leading trade fair for mobile travel, the Motorhome and Caravan Show in Birmingham, United Kingdom, took place Oct. 17-22,…
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Next Week: Workplace Safety Seminar in Elkhart
Next Thursday, the RV Industry Association’s Workplace Safety Taskforce will host a half-day Workplace Safety Seminar at the Lerner Theatre…
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THOR Board Member to Retire
THOR Industries, Inc. announced last week that Wilson Jones will retire from its board of directors, effective Dec. 15 Jones…
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WSJ: What Retirement on a Boat or RV Looks Like in America
The Wall Street Journal brings a report on retirees who ditch settling down for a more nomadic lifestyle. “Seven retirees…
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Camping World to Acquire Dealership Group Travelcamp RV
Camping World Holdings, Inc. today announced that it will acquire Travelcamp RV, a regional dealership group with 12 locations across…
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Flipping Nomad Reveals the ‘Ultimate’ Keystone Fuzion
Take an outdoor side patio, 13-foot garage and open-concept living area, and you’ve got the new upfitted Fuzion 425 floorplan,…
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Cleer Vision President Rick Collins Retires
Cleer Vision, an Airxcel brand, announced the retirement of Division President Rick Collins effective Oct. 31. Collins is an industry…
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Firefly Integrations Hires New VP
David Johnson has joined Firefly Integrations as vice president of tech support and customer service. Johnson brings with him more…
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Velarium Introduces New Product Line
Velarium, an Airxcel brand, announced its new line of replacement canopies and slide toppers during the company’s 2023 OEM New…
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ARVC Touts 2023 Awards of Excellence Finalists
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds has announced finalists for its 2023 Awards of Excellence, recognizing the “best…
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Register Extra Con/Expo Attendees Ahead of Time
The RV Dealers Association is encourages dealers to register additional personnel for the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo online, rather than…
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Grand Design to Enter the Motorized Market in ’24
For the first time in its 12-year history, Grand Design will be releasing a motorized RV, sometime late in fiscal…
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RVIA Updates its EV Activities
On Oct. 4, RV Industry Association Vice President of Government Affairs Jason Rano provided updates on the EV Charging Infrastructure…
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RVIA Submits Post-Hearing Comments on GSP Reforms
Congress’s Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee recently conducted a significant hearing on reforming the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) to…
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Rollick Sponsors RV PRO’s 40 Under 40 Awards
RV PRO has announced that Rollick will sponsor its 40 Under 40 awards again this year. On Nov. 7, RV…
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Suburban Shows Off New Appliances
Suburban, an Airxcel brand, said it is expanding its RV kitchen/galley appliance line and showed several new products at the…
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New Go RVing Dealer Posters Now Available
New Go RVing banners are now available for RV dealers, state dealer associations and RV show promoters to help bring…
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ARVC Details Breakout Sessions at Upcoming Conference
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds has released details on the breakout sessions that will be available to…
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KOA Survey Indicates Strong Continued Interest in Camping
Kampgrounds of America‘s October Research Report indicates that 51% of campers have booked at least one trip for 2024, and…
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Lower Unit Sales Reflected in Winnebago’s 2023 Earnings
Winnebago Industries released its quarterly and full fiscal year earnings on Wednesday, and for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2023…
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KPA Acquires Fellow Compliance Company
KPA, a provider of EHS (Environmental Health, and Safety) and Sales F&I (Sales, Finance, and Insurance) solutions for dealerships, has…
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Grounded Unveils First 250-Mile-Range Electric RV
Electric RV startup company Grounded announced its launch of the G2 – which it said is the world’s first 250-mile-range…
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Carefree of Colorado Names Derema Group Primary Rep
Carefree of Colorado, makers of RV awnings, announced the appointment of Derema Group as its primary manufacturer’s representative focused on…
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Dicor Unveils New Line of Power Management Products
Dicor Products, an Airxcel brand, kicked off the 2023 Airxcel Product Showcase on Wednesday with the release of its new…
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RVIA Hosting Live Safety Webinar Nov. 2 in Elkhart
On Thursday, Nov. 2, the RV Industry Association’s Workplace Safety Taskforce will host a half-day Workplace Safety Seminar at the…
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Garnet Instruments Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Garnet Instruments, which caters to a variety of industries with its liquid level and overfill protection systems, is celebrating its…
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BMO Returns as RVDA Con/Expo Bronze Sponsor
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) said BMO is returning as a bronze sponsor for the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. The…
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Cleer Vision Unveils Frameless Window at Product Showcase
Cleer Vision Windows, an Airxcel brand, will debut its new single-piece frameless window this week, starting tomorrow, Oct. 18, at…
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Go RVing Maps Out ‘Path to Purchase’ Journey
Given the changes in RV buyer demographics that have been brought on by COVID-19, Go RVing reached out earlier this…
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Allison Transmission Honors Skills Competition Finalists
Allison Transmission said the winner of the Allison Guild Technician Skills Competition is Matt Kagarise from Penn Power Group. He…
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Cummins’ Components Business Leader Stepping Down
Global power generation company Cummins said that Mahesh Narang, vice president and president of the Components Business, is departing the…
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Toro Bravo Introduces New Overlander
Michigan-based Toro Bravo 4X4 has offered a first look at its NEW “work-play-explore” modular overlander, the Silver Spear. Described by…
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Brown & Brown Acquires Pacific Underwriters
A subsidiary of global insurance company Brown & Brown has acquired substantially all of the assets of Pacific Underwriters. Following…
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Grand Design Teams With Camping World on Latest Brand-Exclusive Store
Grand Design RV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), and Camping World, the world’s largest recreational vehicle…
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Airxcel Announces New Brand Launch
Airxcel has launched its newest brand, InVision, a new full-line appliance business that will include coordinating high-end kitchen and other…
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RVDA Con/Expo to Feature Cybercrime Workshop
Brad Stanek of The Stanek Group at Morgan Stanley will moderate a panel discussion at the upcoming RVDA Convention/Expo that…
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RV Companies on Weekly Recall List
The number of RV-related companies on the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s weekly list of vehicular recalls is minimal. Jayco…
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Campspot Joins National ARVC as a Title Partner
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC) has formed a partnership with Campspot, an online booking platform…
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RVWA Honors Female Leaders at Symposium Award Ceremony
The heartfelt round of applause and standing ovation for Tracy Anglemeyer, RV Technical Institute’s director of recruitment, who was awarded…
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KZ, Venture Win Quality Circle Awards
KZ RV and Venture RV, a division of KZ, recently both received the coveted Quality Circle Award based on the…
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General RV, Jones Technical Institute Partner on RV Tech Training
General RV Center and Jones Technical Institute (also known as J-Tech), based in Jacksonville, Florida, have joined forces to train…
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ROUTE 66 RV Network Shares Goals at 20th Annual Rally
The Route 66 RV Network gathered recently for its 20th annual ROUTE 66 Rally in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The three-day…
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RVDA Con/Expo Touts Many First-Time Exhibitors
The 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will include 21 companies that will be exhibiting for the first time, organizers announced. In…
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Solo Stove to Debut Float at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Solo Stove, a home and outdoor lifestyle brand within Solo Brands, said for the first time it will be participating…
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Women at RVWA Event Ready to ‘Bring It On!’
An enthusiastic crowd started the morning off with cheers of “Bring it on!” during the keynote breakfast Thursday on the…
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RV Manufacturer/Brands Spotlighted in Annual DSI Awards
Sixteen RV manufactures and brands have earned Quality Circle Awards for achieving the highest scores in the association’s 29th Annual…
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nuCamp’s Owner to Embark on 1,883-Mile Charity Bike Ride
Jesse Mullet, the owner of nuCamp and an avid cyclist, is embarking on an extraordinary journey known as the “Waterfalls…
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Registration Open for 2024 RVIA Leadership Conference
Registration is now open for the RV Industry Association’s 2024 Leadership Conference scheduled for March 5-7, 2024, in Bonita Springs,…
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RV Dealers Association Announces Staff Changes
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has announced the following staff changes. RVDA’s Director of Finance Hank Fortune has announced his retirement effective…
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Grote Bringing New Smart Trailer System to Trucking Convention
When Grote Industries appears at the American Trucking Association’s annual convention in Austin this weekend, the company will demonstrate the…
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ARVC Young Professionals to Stage Event at OHCE2023
The National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (National ARVC) Young Professionals group, with support from Leavitt Recreation and Hospitality…
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Report: Inflation’s 3.7% September Increase Matched August
Inflation moderated in September as energy price increases eased from the previous month and used car prices continued to decline,…
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Truma Offers System Training for RVTI Level 3 Certification
Truma North America, a partner of the RV Technical Institute (RVTI), is now one of the first component suppliers to…
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Intellitec Named Among Top 50 ‘Companies to Watch’ in Florida
Intellitec Products was named among the top 50 second-stage companies in Florida selected as 13th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to…
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Formal Complaint Targets Unfair Aluminum Practices
The Aluminum Extruders Council and United Steelworkers have made a formal complaint about unfair practices in the aluminum industry, the RV Industry…
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Aliner Initiative Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
A-frame camper manufacturer Aliner hosted a company-wide “Pink Out” day on Oct. 2 to kick off its month-long support of…
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Easy Access Debuts Aluminum Work Platform
British Columbia, Canada-based Easy Access Industrial Design introduced its new aluminum RV rooftop work platform system. The 8-foot-long platform comes in…
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