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LKQ Corporation Completes Acquisition of Uni-Select
LKQ Corp. has completed its previously announced acquisition of Uni-Select by Québec Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of LKQ. Under…
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RECT Workshop Slated at RVDA Con/Expo
At the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, Lightspeed Product Managers Von Anderson and Christopher Hauck will discuss reducing repair event cycle…
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NRVTA Sets 2023 Expo Dates
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today announced dates have been set for the 2023 Expo, a series of virtual…
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Some Hospitals Welcome RVs for Patients, Families and Workers
Jim Weaver has had two major surgeries in the past decade: one to remove cancerous tumors from his bladder and…
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SealVans Amphibious RVs Are Home on Land and Water
NewAtlas.com, a technology-focused website that focuses on “what’s next” in the fields of technology, science, transportation, architecture, design, automotive and…
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Lazydays’ Revenues, Earnings Drop
Lazydays said its second quarter revenue decreases to $308.4 million, down from the $373.6 million in the second quarter of…
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Sunset Park RV Names National Sales Manager
Sunset Park RV has named Damon DeJesus its national sales manager. The company said DeJesus brings a valuable combination of…
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Insider Perks Brings AI to Dealerships
Insider Perks, makers of products and technology geared toward outdoor recreation, has unveiled “Roadie,” an AI chatbot made for RV…
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RVs on Weekly Recall List
The following RV-related companies were a part of the weekly vehicular recall list put out by the National Highway Transportation…
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Glacier Fresh Debuts Gravity Water Filter
Glacier Fresh, a provider of water filtration solutions, has developed and launched what it called one of the most advanced…
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Owners of Sioux City Dealership Plead Guilty in Fraud Charges
The owners of a South Sioux City RV dealership have accepted plea deals with prosecutors who charged them with 50…
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Gannon Greene Joins RV PRO Sales Team
RV PRO is pleased to welcome Gannon Greene to its advertising sales team as an account executive, effective today. Greene,…
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The Shyft Group Reports Drop in Q2 Sales, Revenue
The Shyft Group, which builds Spartan chassis for the RV market and others to fit other types of specialty vehicles,…
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Priority One to Host Live Compliance Q&A
Priority One Financial Services is hosting a live online question-and-answer session with RV industry legal expert, Randy Henrick. The session…
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RVDA Joins Support of ‘Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce’ Act
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has joined with more than 500 trade associations, professional societies, businesses and employers to form…
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Green River Becomes a National ARVC Select Partner
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) announced an exclusive partnership with Green River, makers of log cabins…
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LKQ Reports Revenue Bump, Earnings Fall
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, said Thursday that its revenue for the second quarter was $3.4 billion, an increase…
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Patrick’s Sales and Earnings Suffer From Production Cutbacks
Patrick Industries’ second quarter earnings reflect the industry-wide cutbacks being made by RV manufacturers. The company reported sales in the…
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Camping World Acquires Assets of Breeden RV
In a deal first announced in April, Camping World Holdings has closed on its acquisition of Breeden RV in Van…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Vector Performance Fuel Technology
Meyer Distributing announced the incorporation of “Vector Pro” and “Elite DOT” lines by Vector Performance. Vector Performance is a division…
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Deadline for RVWA Award Nominations Is Tuesday
Time is running out to submit nominations for the RV Women’s Alliance Awards Program, which will be part of the…
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GDP: US Economy Grows Faster Than Expected
The U.S. economy grew at a faster-than-expected pace in the second quarter of 2023, adding to signs that the threat…
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Motorhomes Exempt From CARB Clean Truck Check
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) reported that on Friday, July 21, the California Air Resource Board (CARB) sent out a…
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FMCA Details Upcoming Wyoming RV Expo
FMCA, an international organization for RV owners, will host its 107th International Convention and RV Expo at CAM-PLEX Multi-Event Facilities…
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Brown & Brown Enters Agreement to Acquire New England MGA
J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, with Ralf H. “Goober” Schaarschmidt II and Todd Wood, owners…
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Cummins, Blue Bird Unveil Next-Gen Electric School Bus
Accelera, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins, and Blue Bird Corp., a leader in electric and low-emission school buses, recently…
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Brown & Brown Reports 2023 Q2 Financials
Brown & Brown reported revenues of $1,047.3 million for the second quarter of 2023, an increase of $207.6 million, or…
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Equal-i-zer Debuts Setup Guide for Changing Demographics of RVers
The recent boom in RVing popularity sparked numerous reports on consumer demographics throughout the industry, with many finding a shift…
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KOA’s New Partnerships Expand Pet Care for Campers
Two new pet-focused partners will work with Kampgrounds of America (KOA) to offer remote veterinary care options for campers who…
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Forest River Riverstone to Feature Vixen Composite Slide Subflooring
Composite slide subflooring by Vixen Composites, an AIRXCEL brand, will be featured on all Riverstone and Riverstone Reserve Series fifth…
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RV Shipments Down Nearly 50% at Year’s Halfway Point
Results for the RV Industry Association’s June 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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ASA Electronics Launches Pre-Wired RV Control System
ASA Electronics introduced what it said is the world’s first prepped smart control system. It was developed as a direct…
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New GEN-Y Hitch Available at O’Reilly Auto Parts
GEN-Y Hitch announced its partnership with O’Reilly Auto Parts by releasing a new product to the market. The GEN-Y PHANTOM…
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Thor Motor Coach Unveils 2024 Class C Upgrades
Thor Motor Coach announced changes to its model year 2024 lineup of Class C motorhomes, including the Chateau, Four Winds,…
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Lippert, Harvest Hosts to Team Up at Wisconsin Air Show
Lippert and Harvest Hosts have joined in to have a presence at the EAA AirVenturse Show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The…
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Byerly RV Celebrates 75 Years in Business
Byerly RV, considered the center of the RV world, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. It all started in…
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MB Quart, Davis Distribution Partner Up
MB Quart and Davis Distribution have begun a new partnership as Davis Distribution will now be carrying the entire line…
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Camping World to Acquire Indiana’s Mount Comfort RV
Camping World Holdings is set to acquire Mount Comfort RV in Greenfield, Indiana, which predominant selling Forest River, Coachmen, Tiffin,…
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Grand Design Holds ‘Christmas in July’ Toy Collection Event
Grand Design in Elkhart, Indiana, celebrated Christmas in July on Saturday in support of Toys for Tots. Grand Design RV…
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GEN-Y Hitch Hosting Open House at New HQ
GEN-Y Hitch is hosting an Open House to invite partners, dealers and other guests to its new facility, now open…
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Protective Asset Protection Program Endorsed by TRVA
F&I provider Protective Asset Protection said that its XtraRide service contract program has been endorsed by the Texas Recreational Vehicle…
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RV Makers on Weekly NHTSA Recall List
This week’s vehicular recall list from the National Transportation Safety Administration features the following RV-related companies. Jayco said it will…
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NRVTA Releases 2024 Schedule
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) released its schedule for the 2024 school year and announced the completion of a…
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Finio Launches Credit Program for RV, Marine & Powersports
Irvine, California-based Finio has launched a credit aggregation platform for RV, marine, powersports, motorcycle, truck and other industries. The platform…
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Camping World’s Creditors Expand Credit Capabilities
In light of its rapid acquisition of dealerships, Camping World Holdings has entered into a first amendment to its existing…
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Reservations Being Taken for Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
The 2023 RV/MH Hall of Fame induction dinner is coming up Monday, Aug. 21, and reservations are being taken now.…
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ORR, University of Denver Partner to Find Industry Leaders
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable said the University of Denver’s Leadership in the Outdoor Recreation Industry program is a Preferred Academic Partner,…
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GM and Ford Are Having EV Issues
General Motors is facing battery supply challenges and Ford Motor has dramatically cut prices for its F-150 Lighting pickup in…
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Camping World Opens First Montana Store
Illinois-based Camping World Holdings has opened its Billings, Montana, dealership, its first location in that state and 199th overall. “As…
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RVTI Recruiting New Techs With Outside Help
The RV Technical Institute continued its recruitment efforts this week by partnering with Campers Inn, Cruise America and Grand Design…
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Winnebago Introduces New Floorplan, Energy Options to Solis Line
Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries, has introduced a new floorplan that it said will…
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One Day Left to Register for RVIA Compliance Webinar
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) said that Friday, July 21, is the final day to register for the eighth annual…
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RVDA Con/Expo Workshop Spotlights Website Efficiency
First-time RVDA Convention/Expo speaker Aubrey Amborn will present a workshop on how dealers can optimize their website, as one of…
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KOA: Fourth of July Camping Equal to Last Year
The Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Monthly Research Report for July reported that more than 21.5 million households camped over the…
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Mary Heneen is New Roadpass CEO
Roadpass Digital, developers of a technology platform for road travel and RVing experiences, has appointed industry veteran Mary Heneen as…
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Grand Design, Beacon Health Form On-Site Clinic
Grand Design RV and Beacon Health System announce the recent opening of a new onsite Team Services Clinic at the…
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THOR Industries Partners on Habitat for Humanity Build
THOR Industries this week teamed up with Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County to build the walls of the future…
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Cummins Releases Second ‘Human Capital Management Report’
Cummins has released its new 2023 Human Capital Management Report, detailing the company’s approach to talent management and the critical…
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Camping World Promotes Two to Executive VP
Camping World Holdings announced the promotion of Brenda Wintrow and William Colling II to the role of executive vice president.…
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SeaSucker Product Adds Extra Pairs of Hands
A new Line & Hose Hook product from SeaSucker helps RV owners with temporary storage by mounting a removeable hook…
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Ultra-Fab Introduces Trailer Hubs, Drums
As part of its growth into the trailering market, Ultra-Fab Products announced the availability of trailer hub/drums. “Our brakes were…
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Tennessee Truck Body Maker Buys Turtleback Trailers
Wil-Ro Inc., a truck body manufacturer founded in 1973 in Tennessee, will now be the parent company of Turtleback Trailers,…
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RVIA Report on Need For Pull-Through EV Chargers
The RV Industry Association has partnered with global engineering firm Black and Veatch to release a report and financial analysis…
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FMCA Celebrates 60th Anniversary
FMCA RV Club is celebrating 60 years running with what started in Maine on July 20, 1963, when a group…
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Dometic Reports Slight Sales Drop, but Profits Up
RV appliance and outdoor equipment maker Dometic announced that it had approximately $816 million in net sales in the second…
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Thor Motor Coach Unveils 2024 Super C RV Upgrades
Thor Motor Coach has some changes in store for its model year 2024 lineup of Super C motorhomes, including the…
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Nine Female RV Techs Certified by RVTI
After a week of hands-on training and instruction, nine students have graduated from the RV Technical Institute and RV Women’s…
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General RV Center to Open First North Carolina Dealership
General RV Center, which calls itself the nation’s largest family-owned RV dealer, will join the North Carolina community with a…
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Grand Design to Host 2nd Annual Christmas in July Event Saturday
Grand Design RV will host its second annual Christmas in July toy drive to support the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve…
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Lippert’s Tom Faludy to Retire
Tom Faludy, a longtime industry veteran and vice president of global growth and strategic development for Lippert, has announced his…
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Camping World Announces Legal Team Promotion
Camping World Holdings has promoted Lindsey Christen to chief administrative and legal officer, strengthening both its strategic and compliance functions…
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RV Companies Featured on This Week’s Weekly Recall List
This week’s recall list from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration features the following RV companies: Newmar is recalling its…
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Camping World Nears 200 Stores With New California and Wisconsin Dealerships
Camping World Holdings announced that it has closed on the acquisition of its 198th store, All Seasons RV in Yuba…
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First Responders Conduct ‘Camp Hero’ for Students at Gulf Stream Coach
Grade-school students learned about the jobs of first responders this week during a summer day-camp hosted by Gulf Stream Coach.…
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RVWA Announces Speaker Lineup for Education Symposium
Leadership and communication will be the focus during this year’s annual RV Women’s Alliance educational symposium Oct. 11-13 at The…
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RVIA’s Gov’t Affairs Committee Spotlights Capitol Activities
As noted in this week’s “News and Insights,” the twice-weekly newsletter published by the RV Industry Association, this is a…
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Rumsey Takes Over as Cummins Board Chair as Linebarger Retires
Cummins’ board of directors this week unanimously elected company President and CEO Jennifer Rumsey to the position of board chair,…
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Consumer Confidence Soars
A commonly followed measure of consumer confidence in the U.S. economy just increased to the highest level since September 2021.…
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Timbren Promotes Andrew Hodgson to Executive VP
Timbren Industries has promoted Andrew Hodgson from director of sales and marketing to executive vice president. The company said Hodgson…
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USLG Announces New Dealers and Close to $1M of Cortes Orders
US Lighting Group, parent company of Cortes Campers, said it has signed up six new dealers to carry Cortes Campers…
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Cummins Receives Global Energy Management Award
Cummins has received a 2023 Energy Management Insight Award from the Clean Energy Ministerial, a high-level global forum to promote…
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RVing in New England Celebrates RVs and NASCAR’s Many Ties
The relationship between RVs, camping and NASCAR will be the topic of discussion tonight on the weekly talk show, RVing…
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Campspot Announces Partnership With Sensible Weather on Weather Guarantees
Campers, an online marketplace for RV resorts, family campgrounds, cabins and glamping options, has struck a new strategic partnership with…
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American Power Systems Adds New Lower Turn-on Alternators
American Power Systems has developed two new lower turn-on RPM alternators with the addition of 60- and 90-amp, 48-volt high-output…
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Forum Next Week on Impact of $3.5B EV Plant Coming to Indiana
Economic development leaders and experts in Northern Indiana’s St. Joseph County will join the South Bend Tribune on Wednesday evening,…
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Eberspächer Celebrates 50 Years in North America
Employees and management from Germany-based Eberspächer, along with Mississauga, Ontario, Canada’s, Mayor Bonnie Crombie and guests, celebrated 50 years of…
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U.S. Bank, Rollick Launch RV and Boat Marketplace
U.S. Bank and Rollick have joined forces to provide U.S. Bank customers and dealerships with a streamlined RV and boat…
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REV Group Names Head of Lance Camper Division
REV Group has promoted to vice president and general manager of Lance Camper Mfg. Corp. Eduardo Castano joined Lance Camper…
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Camp Winnebago Celebrates Brand’s RV Community
Winnebago is celebrating its RV community during a week-long rally of fun, entertainment and camaraderie. Previously referred to as the…
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Lippert Hosting Third Annual Consumer Event in Idaho
Lippert announced the eagerly anticipated third annual consumer event, known as the “Lippert Getaway.” The event will be held at…
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Inflation: Consumer Price Hike Lowest Since March 2021
Consumer prices rose at the slowest pace since March 2021 as inflation showed further signs of cooling in June, according…
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Black Book: Production Decline Affects Auction Market
The impact of the steep drop-off in new unit production in 2023 has trickled down and is influencing the RV…
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Aftermarket Conference Meeting Requests Now Open
The meeting request feature has been activated for the 2023 RV Aftermarket Conference. This year’s Aftermarket Conference is Aug. 7-10…
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Dragonfly Energy Batteries to be nuCamp RV Standard
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., makers of Battle Born Batteries and a developer of battery storage, has announced that the company’s…
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Camping World Opens Another Manufacturer-Exclusive Dealership
Camping World Holdings today announced the opening of another manufacturer-exclusive location, Jayco Oklahoma City. The company first announced the concept…
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Thor Motor Coach Unveils Camper Van Upgrades
Thor Motor Coach reveals the latest upgrades for its 2024 Class B motorhomes, including the Rize, Scope, Dazzle, Twist, Sequence,…
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The Shyft Group Names Specialty Vehicles Division Chief
The Shyft Group has named Jacob Farmer as president, Specialty Vehicles. In his new role, Farmer will be responsible for all aspects…
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Tom Kline: Mind Your Analog in This Digital Age
With all of the back-office technology used in dealerships today, both in running the day-to-day operations as well as with…
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Camping World to Acquire Wyoming’s Sonny’s RVs
Camping World Holdings said it is set to acquire Sonny’s RVs in Casper, Wyoming. The transaction is anticipated to close…
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Truma, OEM Partnership to Showcase All-Electric RV Features
Truma is hitting the road this month with Coast, an all-electric travel trailer that features the Truma Aventa air conditioning…
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