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Relentless Dealer Services Unveils Upcoming Reinsurance Symposium
Relentless Dealer Services (RDS), an F&I leader focused on the RV industry, today announced its upcoming “RDS Reinsurance Symposium.” The…
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Society of Certified RV Pros Touts Newly Certified Personnel
The Society of Certified RV Professionals has recognized 18 individuals from eight participating dealerships who earned a new certification, plus…
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Meyer Distributing Taps Bearon Aquatics
Maryland-based Bearon Aquatics’ products will now be available through Meyer Distributing’s network of retailers, the companies announced. The partnership will make Bearon…
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Tonight’s ‘RVing in New England’ Spotlights Boston RV & Camping Expo
The Boston RV & Camping Expo opens this Friday, Jan. 13, and those interested can catch a sneak peek at…
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RVIA Leadership Conference Ripe With Opportunity
Earlier this week, RV Industry Association President Craig Kirby sent an invitation to industry professionals encouraging them to attend the…
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Chinook RV Grows Dealer Network, Showcasing Class Bs
Chinook RV announced a new partnership with Poulsbo RV in Washington state. The dealership will carry all of Chinook’s motorized…
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Arrow Distributing Show Draws Dealer Crowd
The Arrow Distributing show kicked off at the Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas today. Dealers from across the…
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Thor Motor Coach Names 2022 Prestigious Partner
Campers Inn RV of Leesburg, Florida, recently earned the Thor Motor Coach Prestigious Partner Award for 2022. This is the…
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Tiffin Closing Vanleigh RV, Diversifying Motorized Offerings
Tiffin Group announced plans to diversify its motorized product offerings to focus on the growing Class B and Class C…
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Meyer Distributing Expands in Connecticut
Meyer Distributing, a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, has added a cross-dock location in Waterbury, Connecticut. The…
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nuCamp Names 2022 Top Dealers
nuCamp, manufacturer of teardrop trailers and truck campers based in Sugarcreek, Ohio, unveiled its Top Dealers for the 2022 model…
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Jayco Unveils 10k-Square-Foot Healthcare, Fitness Facility
RV manufacturer Jayco has opened its nearly 10,000-square-foot healthcare facility for employees on its Middlebury, Indiana, campus. The facility launched…
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Proforma Launches 7,500th eCommerce Store
Proforma, the $500 million technology company in printing, promotional products and packaging, recently launched its 7,500th eCommerce store. Proforma reached…
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Blog: Tom Kline, Phil Ingrassia on FTC Safeguards Obligations
In this 15-minute session, dealer consultant Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point talks with Phil Ingrassia, president of the RV…
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PPL Motor Homes to Open New Oklahoma City Location
PPL Motor Homes unveiled plans for expansion into the Oklahoma City area, with their fifth location located in El Reno,…
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Lippert Names Executive VP, Chief HR Officer, Sr. Legal Counsel
LCI Industries announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lippert, has promoted Eileen Pruitt to executive vice president, chief human resources…
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Portfolio Unveils New Logo
F&I provider Portfolio recently underwent its first brand redesign since launching in 1989, unveiling an updated logo designed to “reflect…
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REV Recreation Group Spotlights Models at Tampa SuperShow
REV Recreation Group, the RV manufacturing subsidiary of REV Group, will highlight a number of models across the American Coach, Fleetwood…
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Yoshino Technology Touts New Solid-State Battery Features
California-based Yoshino Technology revealed two new features today on what it says are the market’s first solid-state technology (SST) solar…
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Portable Power Supplier Offering New Solar Generators
Jackery, the California-based maker of portable power and green outdoor energy solutions, added two more portable solar generators to its Pro…
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NHTSA Releases Weekly Recall Report
Three RV companies are featured on this week’s vehicular recall report from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Chrysler is…
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Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Winter Intensifies
“The average sales prices for motorhomes and towables sold at wholesale auctions were mixed last month, with towables declining and…
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Cortes Campers’ Deal with Pete’s RV Expands Market by Six States
US Lighting Group, makers of Cortes Campers, said it has signed Pete’s RV Center as a Cortes dealership that will…
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Chinook RV Adds New Floorplan to Bayside Lineup
Chinook RV has added a new floorplan to its Bayside Class B models: the Bayside TB. The floorplan offers twin…
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2023 Redwood Featuring Firefly Touchscreen
Firefly Integrations recently partnered with Redwood RV to provide its customers with the what Firefly said is a best-in-class electrical…
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Free Webinar on Opening a New Dealership Location
How do you know if you’re in a place where your business can sustain a new location? During this webinar,…
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December Jobs Report: Payrolls Rise by 223,000
December’s jobs report, the last read on U.S. job growth in 2022, showed the labor market remained strong at the…
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2023 Florida RV SuperShow Set for Next Week
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) is hosting the 38th annual 2023 Florida RV SuperShow on Wednesday, Jan. 18 through…
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RVIA’s Bryan Ritchie is Now VP of Standards
Bryan Ritchie has been promoted to vice president of standards for the RV Industry Association’s standards department. Ritchie joined RVIA…
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NTP-STAG Show Seminar to Highlight Online Fixed Ops Training
More than ever before, parts and service management personnel – known as fixed operations professionals at a dealership – must…
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Meyer Distributing Now Carrying Wilson Electronics Products
Wilson Electronics products are now available at Meyer Distributing, including the popular weBoost cell phone signal booster. Along with RVs,…
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Volta Power Systems Launches All-in-One Power Distribution Hub
Volta Power Systems, a supplier of mobile li-ion (lithium-ion) power systems, has released its new Power Distribution Hub. Volta developed…
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Garmin Introduces RV-Tailored Navigator Series
Garmin said it has come out with two navigators geared specifically toward RV and camping use: the tablet-like 8- and…
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U.S. Jobs End 2022 on Strong Note
The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits dropped to a three-month low last week while layoffs fell…
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Horizon Global to be Acquired by First Brands Group
Horizon Global has entered into a definitive merger agreement with First Brands Group, a global automotive parts manufacturer that serves…
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APCO Holdings Acquires F&I Company National Auto Care
APCO Holdings, parent company of Easy Care, has acquired National Auto Care, according to an announcement by Lovell Minnick Partners,…
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Community: Little Dealer Little Prices Gifts Hundreds of Toys
Prescott Valley, Arizona-based Little Dealer Little Prices, a Campers Inn RV company, donated more than 55,000 pounds of toys and…
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RVWA, and RVTI Offering 2023 All-Female Technician Classes
After a successful pilot class in August 2022, the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) and the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) are…
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Garmin Rolls Out ‘Dash Cam Live’
Garmin has introduced the all-new Garmin Dash Cam Live, an always-connected dash cam that offers drivers access to a live…
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Meyer Distributing Canada Opens Calgary Location
Meyer Distributing Canada, a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, announced the addition of its Calgary, Alberta, crossdock.…
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Yaber Unveils Projector Geared Toward RVers and Vanlifers
Yaber, makers of entertainment projectors, is introducing a few new products at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this…
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RV/MH Hall of Fame Unveils Class of 2023 Inductees
The RV/MH Heritage Foundation Board of Directors has announced inductees for the RV/MH Hall of Fame Class of 2023. On…
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Patrick Industries Publishes First Responsibility & Sustainability Report
Patrick Industries has published its inaugural Responsibility & Sustainability Report. The company said the report introduces a framework for its…
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Jason Rano Named RVIA VP of Government Affairs
Jason Rano, a senior government relations executive with more than 18 years of experience directing, creating and implementing successful legislative…
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Obit: Al Haimbach, Longtime Dometic Staffer, Dead at 72
Alfred J. “Al” Haimbach, 72, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Dec. 18. Haimbach was born in Elizabeth,…
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Geneverse Debuts New Solar Powered Indoor-Safe Generator
Geneverse, makers of compact solar generators designed for the home, jobsite and on the go, introduces what it said is…
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Just One RV Entry on NHTSA Weekly Recall List
Kibbi, a subsidiary of the REV Group, is the only RV manufacturer to make this week’s list of recalls from…
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Suburban’s Art Klee to Retire
Suburban, an Airxcel brand focused on RV water heaters, furnaces and galley appliances, said that Division President Art Klee will…
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Colonial RV Now Carrying Winnebago’s Accessibility Enhanced RVs
New Jersey-based Colonial Airstream & RV said it is thrilled to now be carrying Winnebago’s Accessibility Enhanced RVs, which are…
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Terrytown RV Opens Classic Car Museum On-Site
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based TerryTown RV Superstore has just opened up a new classic car museum in its warehouse, called the…
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Blue Compass RV Celebrates Two Openings in Q4
Blue Compass RV has closed out an eventful year, with two store openings in the fourth quarter. The company that…
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RV PRO Holiday Schedule Resumes Thursday
RV PRO’s offices will once again be closed this Friday and Monday in observance of the New Year’s holiday, so…
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On the Cusp of a New Year, MSN Looks at Two Retro Classics
As 2022 comes to a close, and the RV industry comes in for a landing following a record-breaking couple of…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Warehouse Space, Two Product Lines
Meyer Distributing has three new warehouses: a 205,090-square-foot facility in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, will service the Northeast; a 165,105-square-foot building in…
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Care Camps Launching Ambassador Program in 2023
Care Camps will launch a new Ambassador Program in 2023 to meet the growing needs of children experiencing cancer. Care…
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On-Demand Portion of RVDA Convention/Expo Launches
The on-demand portion of the RV Dealers Convention/Expo is now open to dealership employees and any other stakeholders who would…
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Airstream, Lightning eMotors on Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released its newest weekly vehicle recall report, and an RV company and potential…
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PowerMax Debuts New Backup Power Unit
PowerMax Converters has introduced its new PMJS Series JumpStarter that the company believes is an ideal tool for any RV…
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New Atlas Names Best Motorhomes, Large Camper Vans of 2022
NewAtlas.com is a technology focused website that focuses on “what’s next” in the fields of technology, science, transportation, architecture, design,…
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November Shipments Down 50%, Continuing Trend
The latest monthly shipment report compiled by the RV Industry Association’s survey of manufacturers finds November’s shipments down 50.4% from…
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Happy Holidays From RV PRO
RV PRO will be taking some days off over the next couple of weeks to spend time with friends and…
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Pittsburgh RV Show Coming Jan. 7
The Pittsburgh RV Show’s claim to fame is that it’s the longest-running indoor RV show in the country, and it’s…
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Idaho RV Business Makes Old New Again
The following business feature is from EastIdahoNews.com. Bini Bazer says he’ll never work for someone else again. In August 2021,…
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Oil Eater Launches Overnight Stain Remover
Kafko International, parent company of Oil Eater Cleaner/Degreaser has launched Oil Eater Overnight Stain Remover. The company said that customer…
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Labor Market Stays Tight; Q3 Growth Revised Up
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased less than expected last week, pointing to a still-tight…
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Genesis Products Acquires BHK of America
Genesis Products has acquired Virginia-based drawer-making specialist BHK of America for an undisclosed sum The acquisition will integrate BHK’s 46…
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Grand Design Promotes Booth to Product Manager
Grand Design has promoted Chase Booth to the position of product manager for the company’s Momentum line. Previously Booth was…
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PullRite Names New Regional Sales Manager
Pulliam Enterprises, parent company of PullRite Towing Systems in Mishawaka, Indiana, has hired Doug Kissel to fill the role of…
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RV Learning Center Offers New Parts Manager Course
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has added to its curriculum geared at helping dealers and fixed operations professionals meet…
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Jackery to Showcase New Models at CES 2023
Jackery, makers of portable solar power and green outdoor energy solutions, will bring a lineup of products, including two new…
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RVing in New England: Catching Up With Greg Gerber
In its final broadcast of the year, the Facebook Live show “RVing in New England” will feature a man very…
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Valterra Announces Retirement of George Grengs
Valterra co-founder George Grengs will retire at the end of this year, ending more than four decades as a fixture…
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RVshare Named Good Housekeeping 2023 Family Travel Award Winner
RVshare, which calls itself the largest community for connecting RV owners and renters, said it recently was named a winner…
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‘A Year to Volunteer’ Taps Into RVers’ Giving Spirit
In the spirit of the holiday season, the spotlight shines today on “A Year to Volunteer,” a nonprofit that seeks…
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NRVTA Invests in Audio, Video Technology
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) invested heavily in new audio and video technology in 2022, an attempt to deliver…
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National ARVC Announces New Appointments to Business Forum
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC) recently announced a new appointment to its Business Forum and…
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KOA Survey: Camping Likely to Increase in 2023
Kampgrounds of America said in its December research report that an estimated 58 million households went camping in 2022 –…
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CHaSE Manufacturing Acquires Native Hardwoods
CHaSE Manufacturing has acquired Elkhart-Indiana-based wood component manufacturer Native Hardwoods, bringing together two of the most complete RV wood product…
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Jayco Dealer Training Sessions Attract Nearly 500
Jayco conducted its in-person Masters Dealer training over the weeks of Dec. 5 and 12, and the company said nearly 500…
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Lippert Hosts Lights of Joy Event for Team Members and Families
Lippert gathered in holiday celebration at Shipshewana (Indiana’s) “Lights of Joy” with a company-hosted event for team members and their…
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SuperSprings Names New Director of Sales
Justin Coulter is the new director of sales for California-based SuperSprings International. Based just south of Louisville, Kentucky, Coulter will…
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Multiple RV Companies on Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has released its weekly vehicular recall list, and the following RV-related companies are on…
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Horizon Global Plans Training Seminars for 2023 NTP-STAG Show
Horizon Global Corp. will be offering product training seminars at the 2023 NTP-STAG EXPO Show’s RV University. There will be…
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Dave & Matt Vans Partners With Kift to Expand Van Life Community
Direct-to-Consumer van manufacturers Dave & Matt Vans has partnered with Kift, described as “creators of inclusive community hubs for digital…
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Winnebago Industries Revenues Reflect a Cooling Market
Winnebago Industries on Friday reported fiscal first quarter revenues of $952.2 million, a decrease of 17.6% compared to $1.2 billion…
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Brinkley Ships First Fifth Wheel to Indiana Dealership
Startup RV manufacturer Brinkley RV has delivered its first fifth wheel, the Model Z, to Walnut Ridge Family RV Sales…
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Continental Aftermarket Head Howard Laster Retires After 45 Years
Howard Laster, who has led Continental’s automotive aftermarket business in North America, by the end of this year, the company…
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Ohio RV Supershow Less Than Two Weeks Away
The Ohio RV Supershow is set to return Wednesday through Sunday, Jan. 4-8, at the International Exposition Center. Hundreds of…
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Mitsubishi Fuso RV is Ultimate Mobile Workspace
The technology website NewAtlas.com is always on the lookout for unusual products and one look at the photo indicates they…
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NTP-STAG Announces 2023 EXPO Featured Speaker Lineup
NTP-STAG unveiled the featured speakers at its upcoming EXPO 2023 in Denver in January. The annual dealer event will be…
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Truma Taps Marketing Veterans to Revitalize Department
Truma North America is heading into the new year with two new faces: Stacey Harris, head of marketing, and Denise…
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Cortes Campers Approved for Floorplanning with Gerzeny’s RV World
U.S. Lighting Group said Thursday that its subsidiary, Cortes Campers, has been approved to sell campers through a major U.S.…
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Jayco Opening New Health Care Facility
Jayco said it will open its nearly 10,000-square-foot holistic health care facility on its Middlebury, Indiana, campus the second week…
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Winnebago Board Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend
Winnebago Industries’ Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share payable on Jan. 25, 2023, to…
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General RV Center, Brinkley RV to Debut New Fifth Wheel
General RV Center has teamed with Brinkley RV to exclusively bring Brinkley’s new Model Z luxury fifth wheel to the…
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Oklahoma Couple Transform RV Into Mobile Health Clinic
2 News/KJHR TV in Tulsa reports on a couple that is addressing the growing need in Oklahoma for mental health…
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REV Group Reports Sales Increase in Q4
REV Group said it had net sales in the fourth quarter of $623.6 million, a 5.7% increase compared to the $589.9…
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Horizon Global Hosting Training Seminars at 2023 Meyer Show
Horizon Global said it will be offering an extensive product training seminar at the Meyer Distributing 2023 MEGA Show, which…
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Campers Inn RV Raises $400,000 for Care Camps
Campers Inn RV, which claims to be the nation’s largest family owned and operated RV dealership group, raised more than…
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RVIA Members: View Winter RoadSigns Forecast
ITR Economics recently presented a webinar with the latest Winter RV Roadsigns forecast, a quarterly report the company puts together…
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