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EV Charging Firm Volta Acquired by Shell
A unit of oil giant Shell is buying EV charging firm Volta in an all-cash deal. Estimated to be worth…
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‘Sgt. Pushup’ Fundraises at SuperShow
Decorated U.S. Army veteran Patrick Parker, also known as “Sgt. Pushup,” returns to the Tampa Bay, Florida, region this week…
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Florida SuperShow Draws Thousands to Tampa Bay Area
More than 1,500 RV owners are camped out at the Florida State Fairgrounds this week for the annual Florida RV…
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RV, Park Model Electric Code Revision Cycle Begins
The RV Industry Association reports that the National Fire Protection Association is asking the public for help in updating the…
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ORR Partners with Foundation to Boost Rural Recreation Economy
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is teaming up with the Richard King Mellon Foundation for its next phase in helping rural…
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FMCA Announces Dates for March ’24 Rally
FMCA, a club for international RV owners, is inviting all RVers to attend its 108th International Convention & RV Expo…
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RV PRO Podcast Nominated as Outdoor Media’s Best of 2022
After recently hitting its 50th episode milestone, the “In Tow with RV PRO” podcast was nominated for Best Outdoor Podcast…
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New Co-op Claims Full Coverage for all North America
A group of independent manufacturers’ rep firms have come together to launch Venture Co-op. According to Georgiann Voissem, founder of…
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Grand Design TO Offer MORryde Independent Suspension
Grand Design RV has invested into the MORryde Independent Suspension System for its units, the Solitude and S-Class series. On…
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Last Chance to Vote in RV PRO’s Manufacturer Quality Survey for Dealers
Each year, RV PRO publishes the results of an RV Manufacturer Quality Survey sent to readers who sell RVs, and…
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Staff Additions, Changes at East to West RV
East to West RV, a division of Forest River, began its 2023 by sharing several promotions and staff additions it…
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Performance Brokerage Services Expands in Canada
Performance Brokerage Services is expanding into Canada with its addition of Bruce Marcia as its Canadian outdoor recreation partner. With…
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Portfolio Promotes Childers to Managing Director
Portfolio announced the promotion of Cliff Childers to the position of managing director, effective immediately. The 21-year industry veteran will…
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Care Camps Adds New Executive Director, Staff Changes
Care Camps has hired Gwynn B. Sullivan as its new executive director. Sullivan brings to the position more than three…
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NRVTA Leaders to Participate in Three Texas RV Shows
Two leaders from the National RV Training Academy (NRVTA), Terry “Cooper” Cooper and his wife, Evada, will participate in three…
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Meyer’s RV Acquires New York Dealer
East Coast dealers Meyer’s RV recently purchased Johnston RV located in Webster, New York. Meyer’s RV of Rochester, as it…
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Winnebago Debuts All-Electric Prototype at Florida RV SuperShow
Winnebago will reveal a fully operational prototype of its all-electric, zero-emission RV at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, which…
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Red Diamond Debuts New Line of KONI Shocks
Red Diamond Aftermarket Solutions, a go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group, will exhibit this week at the 2023 Florida RV…
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Micro-Air Marketing Director Joins FMCA Board
Kevin Carlin, Micro-Air’s director of marketing, was elected for a two-year term as a Supplier Representative to the FMCA (formerly…
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Aero Build RV Touts Sheep Wool, Solar Power
The fully electric and luxury RV ‘Coast’ from trailer business Aero Build tailors modern travelers who love creative camping or hopping from one city…
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U.S. Imports to West Coast Decline, Possibly Indicating Major Global Shift
In October 2021, US President Joe Biden announced that the California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were switching to a…
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NTP-STAG Keynote, Seminars Spark Positivity and ‘Opportunity’
The expo floor was abuzz Monday evening and Tuesday morning with dealers checking out new products and suppliers entering orders.…
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THOR Industries to Include Starlink System in Motorized RVs
THOR Industries said it has entered into an agreement with SpaceX’s Starlink to integrate flat high-performance Starlinks, which provide high-speed,…
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Gulf Stream Coach Salutes Florida SuperShow Director
Gulf Stream Coach, celebrating its 40th year in business in 2023, is meeting with dealers and customers at the Florida…
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Spartan Highlights Innovation at Florida RV SuperShow
Spartan RV Chassis, a brand of The Shyft Group, is highlighting its newly optimized Connected Coach experience, a suite of…
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Airxcel Showcasing Four Brands at NTP-STAG Expo
Airxcel is showcasing the newest product innovations from four of its brands at the NTP-STAG Expo, concluding Tuesday at the…
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Time Running Out on RVTI Scholarship Applications
The closing date for applications for the RV Technical Institute’s Kevin Phillips Scholarship, which covers the cost of Level 1…
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Maxxsonics Names New SE Region Manager of Mobile, Powersports
John Driscoll has been promoted from regional sales manager to Southeastern regional manager of Mobile and Powersports at Maxxsonics. The…
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Coach-Net Funds 35 RV Technical Institute Scholarships
Coach-Net, a provider of RV technical and roadside assistance for 35 years, launched its Ultimate roadside assistance program in March…
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NTP-STAG Kicks Off With Keynote From Former NFL Coach
Building the best team for your organization – and learning how to be the best leader for that team –…
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Princess Craft RV Opens New Houston Dealership
Round Rock, Texas-based Princess Craft RV opened a new dealership location in Houston, its second in that city. The Houston…
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General RV’s Partnership Offers Unique RV Buying Experience
General RV Center has collaborated with manufacturer American Coach to create a reimagined design process that allows shoppers the ability to customize…
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ATC Offers Model Sneak Peek at Florida SuperShow
ATC Trailers will unveil three new models at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa this week.0 The showcase product is…
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Xtreme Launching Two New Teardrops, Remodel in Tampa
Xtreme Outdoors will be launching two new models of teardrops as well as a new floorplan for the Little Guy…
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KZ RV Names New Marketing Communications Director
KZ Recreational Vehicles has hired Jason Overholt as its new director of marketing and communications. Overholt brings with him years…
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One RV Maker Makes NHTSA Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration issued its weekly vehicular recall list, and only one RV maker made the list.…
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Sunset Park RV Names Top 2022 Dealers
Shipshewana, Indiana-based Sunset Park RV has named its Top Dealers for 2022. Awards are based on overall sales for the…
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Campers Inn Again Sponsoring Carolina Country Music Fest
Campers Inn RV, which calls itself the largest family-operated RV dealership in the U.S., will once again be the RV…
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Spot2Nite Features ‘Streamline’ RV Trip Booking Experience
Spot2Nite, a booking software and centralized marketplace designed specifically for RV travelers and campground operators, said that ahead of this…
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Newmar’s John Sammut Announces Retirement
John Sammut, VP of sales and marketing for Newmar, said that after 26 years in the industry, he will be…
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Cummins Issues Update on California Regs
Cummins sent the following statement to the RV Industry Association regarding regulations proposed in California regarding small, off-road engines. These…
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RV Columnist to Speak at Tampa SuperShow
Dave Solberg, an RV technical authority that writes a daily advice column about RV maintenance and repair at RVTravel.com, will…
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General RV Partnering with RV Renovation Expert at Tampa Show
General RV will partner with do-it-yourself RV renovator and social media influencer, The Flipping Nomad, for informational seminars during the…
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Golfer Jordan Spieth Looking Forward to RV Life in 2023
Jordan Spieth could feel the pressure. His wife, Annie, wanted them to get an RV. “We tried one at the…
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Meyer Mega Show Wraps Up on Optimistic Note
Husband-and-wife Theron and Cynthia Gourley made the 200-mile trek from their home in Benton, Kentucky, to their first Meyer Mega…
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NTP-STAG Spotlights Next Week’s Expo
The 2023 NTP-STAG Expo, presented by Airxcel, is coming to the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado,…
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RVIA to Host ‘Path to Purchase’ Event in Elkhart
RV Industry Association (RVIA) members are invited to attend an event on Thursday, Feb. 9, in Elkhart, Indiana, that will…
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REV Group Releases 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report
REV Group has released its 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report, which shares the company’s progress and continued commitment across Environmental, Social…
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67 Million Americans to go RVing in 2023
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) revealed a recent survey that found 37% of American leisure travelers, representing 67 million, plan…
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Ember RVs Touts New Floorplans at Florida SuperShow
Ember Recreational Vehicles will debut two all-new floorplans alongside its dealer partner, Optimum RV, at the 2023 Florida RV SuperShow,…
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Minnesota Sportmen’s Event Turned RV Show Starts Today
A Minnesota local news channel reports on a new “RV Supershow” that starts today, following a cancelled popular Sportmen’s Show…
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Record Attendance Adds to ‘Buzz’ of Meyer Mega Show
The historic French Lick Resort in eastern Indiana has seen dozens of dignitaries and celebrities over the years, which is…
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Outdoorsy Named Among Austin’s 100 Best Places to Work
Peer-to-peer rental platform Outdoorsy was named today as the only travel and hospitality company to earn a designation on Built…
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NRVTA Reflects on ‘Remarkable’ 2022
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) is reflecting on a wide range of accomplishments in 2022 as the school looks…
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RV Storage Company Launches Rental Platform
RecNation Storage, an owner, operator and developer of specialized RVs and marine storage facilities, has launched RecNation Rental – a…
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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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