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Kampgrounds of America Names Director of IT Operations
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has hired Brian Elsmore to serve as the company’s new director of information technology (IT) operations.…
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Wilkins RV Partners With New York Community Foundation
Syracuse, New York-based Wilkins RV announced a partnership with the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation, which strives to “enrich the…
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Airstream Reveals ‘Five Rivet’ Suppliers for 2022 Fiscal Year
Airstream recently announced the suppliers who received Five Rivet status for 2022 fiscal year. The Five Rivet Supplier program was…
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RVDA Convention Touts Sales Culture Workshop
Greg Cleary, founder and leadership team coach of Pinnacle, will offer a workshop as part of the sales education track…
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Hurricane Ian Reaches Carolinas Following Florida Destruction
Hurricane Ian was barreling toward South Carolina Friday after bludgeoning southwestern and central Florida, leaving catastrophic damage in its wake.…
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THOR Reports Record Q4 and Fiscal 2022 Earnings
THOR Industries, the world’s largest RV manufacturer, reported a record $16.3 billion in net sales in fiscal 2022, which ended…
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RVIA Announces Results of 2022 Board Election
Voting for the 2022 RV Industry Association Board of Directors election closed on Monday, September 26 and the final results…
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Storyteller Overland Names Chief Technology Officer
Storyteller Overland, a manufacturer of Class B and adventure vehicles, has named Tyler Duke as its new chief technology officer.…
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Grote Industries Adds Three to Leadership Team
Grote Industries has added three to its leadership team as it continues its refocus on creating and leading safety-related innovation.…
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Forest River Returns as Bronze Sponsor for RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association announced Forest River’s return as a bronze partner for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, being held…
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RVDA, Performance Brokerage Services Partner on Dealer Survey
The RV Dealers Association has teamed up with Performance Brokerage Services, the Stanek Group of Morgan Stanley and Somerset CPAs…
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Supplier Show Draws Healthy Turnout
The 2022 Supplier Show returned along with Open House Week in Elkhart, Indiana, this week, and once again is headquartered…
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Field Notes: Live from Open House
John Mellencamp and his band performed at the Forest River Expo entertainment hall on Tuesday night and reminded the excited…
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Lippert to Acquire Rights to Resonado Performance Audio Technology
LCI Industries announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, has entered into a license agreement to acquire exclusive rights…
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Vixen Subflooring Now on All Forest River Cedar Creeks
Vixen Composites, an Airxcel brand, said it is proud to have its American-made, composite, slide-out subflooring featured on all floorplans…
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PowerMax Converters Releases Wireless Power Center
PowerMax Converters has introduced the PCW Series Wireless Power Center. The company said the power center app is an easy-to-install…
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RVWA Hosts Second Annual Breakfast at Open House
A nearly full house gathered this crispy Tuesday morning for the second annual Open House breakfast, hosted by the RV…
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Field Notes: Live from Open House
Sammy Hagar entertained Grand Design dealers and invitees Monday night at a concert put on by Grand Design. The Red…
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Ember Recreational Vehicles Launches Touring Edition
During opening day of its second annual product Expo, Ember Recreational Vehicles unveiled its new luxury light weight laminated travel…
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RVIA Vice President of Government Affairs Jay Landers to Retire Next Spring
With more than 32 years in the industry, RV Industry Association Vice President of Government Affairs Jay Landers has announced…
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Suburban Ramps Up Capacity on New Tankless Water Heaters
Suburban, an Airxcel brand, announced that it has increased the production capacity of its recently released ST42 and ST60 tankless,…
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MBA Insurance is Bronze Partner for RVDA Con/Expo RVDA
RVDA is pleased to announce that MBA Insurance is a bronze partner for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. MBA has…
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Forest River and Winnebago On Weekly Recall List
The National Transportation Safety Administration named two RV manufacturers to its list of weekly vehicle recalls. Forest River is recalling…
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ASA and MAXX-D Partner on Software
ASA Electronics has partnered with trailer manufacturer MAXX-D Trailers to offer its customers access to ASA’s iN·Command Control Systems. MAXX-D…
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RVIA: Monthly Shipments Continue Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The RV Industry Association reported that its August survey of manufacturers revealed that total RV shipments were 33,783, a decrease…
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Field Notes Day 1: Live From Open House
Day 1 at Open House in Elkhart, Indiana, started off rainy and cloudy and gave way to sun and wind.…
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Elkhart Truth Welcomes Open House Week Back with Front Page Treatment
The following is from a front page story Monday in the Elkhart Truth, welcoming dealers and suppliers back into town…
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Brinkley RV Announces Bill Fenech as Co-Owner
Yahoo News reports that Brinkley RV has added an additional owner to its lineup of top industry executives. Bill Fenech,…
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Lippert Announces Sales Director Promotions for Four
Lippert has announced sales promotions for four of its staff. Dan Serafini has been promoted to director of marine sales…
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Ember Expands Sales Team
Ember Recreational Vehicles has added three regional sales managers to its sales team, the company announced. Zach Dyas began his…
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Heartland Debuts New Exclusive Air Fryer Ranges from Suburban
In partnership with Suburban, an Airxcel brand, Heartland RV is rolling out an exclusive line of the industry’s first air…
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Jaeger-UniTek Introduces New Sealing System Technology
Jaeger-UniTek Sealing Solutions announced the new AquaDiverterTM for use in combination with its Flip ‘N Seal sealing system in RV…
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Coming Tuesday: In Tow Podcast Featuring Eric Lawrence of Black Book
This Tuesday is the fourth of the month and that means a new In Tow with RV PRO podcast goes…
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Kunes Country Destination RV Acquires Two Fathead’s Dealerships
Wisconsin dealerships Country Campers and Fathead’s Rapids RV were sold to Delavan, Wisconsin-based Kunes Country Destination RV. Buy-sell advisor RV…
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Canada’s Traveland Acquires Oak Centre RV Mall
Canada’s Traveland RV, a family owned RV dealer with six locations in British Columbia, Alberta and Sakatchewan, has bought Oak…
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East to West to Debut New LE Series for Della Terra and Alta Lines
East to West RV, a division of Forest River, will be introducing a new value-added series it calls LE next…
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Soaring Eagle Set to Launch at Open House
Indiana-based Soaring Eagle Campers, a manufacturer of all-aluminum, lightweight truck campers designed for the minimalist and outdoorsman market, will make…
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GE Appliances to Introduce Two New RV Product Lines During Open House
GE Appliances, a Haier company, said it will unveil new product offerings during Open House Week in Elkhart, Indiana, next…
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Monday is Deadline to Vote for New RVIA Board Members
The deadline to vote for candidates to fill two vacant seats on the RV Industry Association Board of Directors is…
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RVWA Debuts Top Awards Presentations at Education Symposium in October
From more than 60 nominations, the finalists for the inaugural RV Women’s Alliance’s Awards have been selected. One winner from…
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Tecnoform Selects West Michigan for North American Headquarters
Tecnoform USA, a recently formed subsidiary of Tecnoform S.p.A. Italy, a manufacturer of furnishings for RVs and boats, is opening…
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Tiffin Adds SumoSprings as Standard to Midas Class B+
SuperSprings International (SSI) announced that its SumoSprings suspension system has been chosen by Tiffin to be standard on its new…
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DRV Luxury Suites to Host Open House in Elkhart
Luxury RV brand DRV Luxury Suites will be unveiling new features, updated decor and a new bunkhouse floorplan at the…
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Digital Marketing Expert Coming to RVDA Con/Expo
Ron Wheeler, founder and principal of Wheeler Advertising, will lead dealers through a workshop designed to enhance their digital marketing performance…
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Webinar: EV RVs and the Impact on the RV Industry
On Thursday, Oct. 20, the RV Industry Association will host its first-ever “EV RVs and the Impact on the RV…
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RVTI Uses Hershey Show to Recruit
Thousands of consumers attended last week’s 53rd America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and the RV Technical Institute was…
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Economist: Supply Chains Easing But ‘Still a Major Problem’
Snarled supply chains were a massive aspect of pandemic-era disruptions globally, and ongoing issues may continue to wreak havoc in…
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Valley Screen introduces Roving Design Center
In what the company calls an effort to maximize time and streamline the design and prototype process, Valley Screen, a…
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Coachmen RV to Showcase Redesigned Class C in Elkhart
Coachmen RV said it is set to showcase the much-anticipated Concord motorhome redesign at this year’s Forest River Expo. “Concord…
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BAL RV Products to Host Technician Service Training
Norco Industries will host BAL technical service training in Elkhart, Indiana, during Open House Week to provide instruction on Cable…
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Octane Brings Buying and Selling Technology to RV Marketplace
Finance technology company Octane said it is entering the RV market, offering what it calls a “fast and easy digital…
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A Portion of $40M in READI Grants Going to Boost Workforce Development in Elkhart Region
The South Bend – Elkhart Regional Development Authority awarded $40 million in Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) grant…
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FMCA Reports Strong Early Registration for its March 2023 Convention
FMCA’s 106th International Convention & RV Expo is set for March 15-18, 2023, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter…
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ARVC Says Record Number of Exhibitors Expected for OHCE 2022
The Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo – OHCE 2022 for short – is the annual outdoor industry event put on…
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RV Technical Institute Launches New Website
The RV Technical Institute has launched a new website redesign that it said provides an accessible and comprehensive source for…
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Dealers Invited to Participate in RV Dealership Transaction Study
The RV Dealers Association has partnered with several industry experts on a Dealership Transaction Awareness Study designed to assess how…
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United States Warranty Corporation is Bronze Sponsor of RV PRO 40 Under 40 Event
RV PRO magazine will host its annual 40 Under 40 event recognizing this year’s class of top professionals during the…
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Relentless Offers F&I Masterclass
Relentless Dealer Services announced the next session of its RDS F&I Masterclass. The three-day, comprehensive bootcamp will be held at…
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NTP-STAG is Silver Partner of 2022 RV Dealers Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association announced NTP-STAG is returning as a silver partner for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo on Nov.…
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Keystone RV Reports Strong Sales of its Cougar at Hershey Show
The Cougar came out strong at last week’s Hershey RV show, Keystone RV said, sweeping Camping World’s top honors for…
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Hershey RV Show Organizers Report Strong Attendance
The organizers of America’s Largest RV Show, held annually in Hershey, Pennsylvania, wrapped up their show Sunday at the Giants…
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NRVTA Promotes Staffer to New Digital Media Position
The National RV Training Academy today announced it promoted Garrett Syfrett to the newly created position of digital media manager.…
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Continental Debuts New ClearContact Floor Display
Continental has introduced a new floor display as a part of its ClearContact Commercial Duty Wiper Blades program. The display…
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Blog: Be Ready for Potholes in the Road
Things going well at your dealership? Good! Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point says those are the times when you…
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LKQ Corp. Announces New Leadership Appointments
LKQ Corp. announced the following leadership appointments, effective immediately: Varun Laroyia, executive vice president and chief financial officer, has been…
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Omnia Sweden Appoints RVLI as Aftermarket Rep Agency
Koala Marketing US Corp., doing business as Omnia Sweden, headquartered in Chicago, announced that RVLI LLC. will represent their stove…
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Forest River, Dutchmen Featured on NHTSA Weekly Recall List
The weekly vehicle recall list from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration features two RV companies. Forest River is recalling…
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SuperSprings Releases New Kit for Lifted Trucks
SuperSprings International (SSI) announced the release of its new Rebel SumoSprings kit, a two-piece unit that the company said allows…
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Biden Announces First Round of Funding for National EV Charging Network
President Joe Biden last week announced the release of the first round of funding for a nationwide electric vehicle (EV)…
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Winnebago Industries and RV Retailer Team Up to Support Make-A-Wish
Winnebago Industries and RV Retailer recently teamed up to help Make-A-Wish client Thomas get his wish fulfilled by setting him…
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Popular F&I Workshop Returning to RVDA Con/Expo
Nicole Armstrong, vice president of corporate initiatives with Priority One Financial Services, is returning to the RV Dealers Association Convention…
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Meyer Distributing Announces 2022 Q2 Sales Performance Award
Meyer Distributing announces its 2022 Second Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award. The company said the award recognizes sales account managers…
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Motor1: Meet the ‘Squaredrop’ Trailer
European automotive magazine Motor1.com always has its eye out for RVs that stray from the traditional and go off the beaten path…
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Roadmaster Active Suspension Changes Name to RoadActive Suspension
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Roadmaster Active Suspension, manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket leaf spring upgrades for light duty trucks, has changed…
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Cummins Bringing Electrified Meritor Powertrains to German Tradeshow
For the first time since finalizing its acquisition of Meritor last month, Cummins will showcase Meritor’s 17Xe ePowertrain, assembled with…
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RVTI Graduates Massachusetts Inmates
Inmates at the Worcester House of Correction in Massachusetts will leave jail with a marketable skill that is in high…
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Elections Underway for 2023 RVIA Board
Voting for candidates to fill two vacant seats on the RV Industry Association Board of Directors is happening now and…
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Heartland Introduces New Solar Packages
Heartland RV is presenting a new line of solar packages available across RV models. SŌL – Powered By The Sun…
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Dealership Services Veteran Touts Workshop at RVDA Con/Expo
Dealership services veteran Kimberly Schultz, a speaker new to the RVDA Convention/Expo, will deliver a fresh perspective to fixed operations…
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Harvest Hosts Surpasses 200 Churches as Host Locations
Harvest Hosts, a membership program for RVers that gives them access to unique RV camping options, announced it has exceeded…
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MB Quart to Attend Sand Sports Super Show this Week
MB Quart, a division of Maxxsonics, announced that it is ready for the eBay Motors Sand Sports Super Show in…
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Pennsylvania TV Station Visits Hershey Show
This week America’s Largest RV Show – trademarked – is taking place in Hershey Pennsylvania. WGAL, the local NBC affiliate…
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Truma Brings New Service, Workshops to Hershey
Truma is attending America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania, bringing with it what it said is exciting news for…
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BAL RV Products Introduces Independent Suspension
BAL RV Products, a division of Norco Industries, announced the introduction of its new Independent Suspension Bridge Axle Mounting System…
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Rollick Launches Platform for Consumer RV Sales
Rollick, a customer engagement technology provider for the RV, marine and powersports industries, announced the launch of GoRollick Sell, a…
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Spartan RV Debuts New Tri-Pod Steering Wheel in Hershey
Spartan RV Chassis, a division of The Shyft Group, will display its new Tri-Pod Steering Wheel at the 2022 Hershey…
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Renogy Unveils Fully Integrated Smart Solar System
Renogy, makers of renewable solar energy products, announced the release of REGO, what the company is calling the first-ever fully…
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KPA Speakers Added to RV Dealers Con/Expo
Three new speakers from KPA, an RV safety and compliance software and services provider, will deliver two workshops in the…
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Winnebago Partners with Ironman Triathlete Champion Lionel Sanders
Winnebago announced today its partnership with Ironman triathlete champion Lionel Sanders. As part of the partnership, Sanders will use a…
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RVTI Hiring New Technician Trainer
The RV Technical Institute is looking for a new trainer, who would be responsible for instructing new RV technicians at…
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Patrick Industries Increases Care Camps Support
Patrick Industries has made a new major gift of support to Care Camps, a nonprofit that serves kids with cancer…
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Airstream Introduces Rangeline to Class B Lineup
Airstream announced the introduction of the all-new Rangeline Touring Coach – the latest addition to the brand’s lineup of Class…
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Winnebago Unveils Limited-Edition Models in Hershey
Winnebago is showcasing its latest product lineup at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania, this week. Among the nearly…
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Fleetwood RV Debuts Family-Friendly Coach at Hershey Show
The new Fleetwood RV Flex luxury coach is making its official debut at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania,…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Overland Vehicle Systems
Meyer Distributing has added Overland Vehicle System, makers of adventure travel and exploration gear, to its portfolio. Overland Vehicle Systems…
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RVDA Speaks Out Against Proposed FTC Rule
The national RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has filed comments highly critical of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed Motor Vehicle…
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National ARVC Announces Full Slate of Sessions and Speakers for OHCE2022
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) announced the schedule for what it calls the outdoor hospitality industry’s…
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RELiON Battery Partners with Nonprofit ‘The Bee Cause Project’
Lithium battery maker RELiON Battery announced a partnership with 1% for the Planet nonprofit organization The Bee Cause Project. As…
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August Consumer Prices Take Higher-Than-Expected Jump
Inflation rose more than expected in August even as prices moderated from four-decade highs reached earlier this year. The Consumer…
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Forest River Bringing John Mellencamp to Open House Week
Forest River said that as a thank you to dealers, it is bringing in Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame inductee and…
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