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Survey Offers 10 Industry Statistics ‘Dealers Should Know’
Software company Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) unveiled survey findings that spotlight dealers’ expected challenges, technology interests and sales channel focuses…
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NERVDA Touts This Week’s Boston RV Expo
After waiting two years, RV enthusiasts around New England will be heading to Boston this weekend for the return of…
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Caravan Salon Exhibitor Registration Opens
Exhibitor registration for Germany’s Caravan Salon 2022 is now open online, with hall planning to start Feb. 25. This year’s…
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Cummins Names Vice President of Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing
Cummins announced today that Bonnie Fetch has been named vice president of global supply chain and manufacturing, effective Feb. 1.…
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Semiconductor Shortage to Cause Climb in Auto Sales
U.S. auto sales will climb 3.4 percent this year to 15.4 million cars and trucks as semiconductor shortages continue to…
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Pittsburgh RV Show Sees High Attendance, Interest
Opening weekend attendance was back to pre-pandemic crowds for the Pittsburgh RV Show, Trib Live reported. Located at the David L.…
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Arrow Distributing Show Kicks Off with Strong Turnout
The Arrow Distributing show kicked off Tuesday morning in Las Vegas at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The show’s…
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RV Retailer Enters New England Market
RV Retailer (RVR) is entering the New England market with the recent acquisition of Country Camper. Country Camper has stores…
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Covercraft Acquires Lloyd Mats
Covercraft announced today the acquisition of Lloyd Mats, a manufacturer of custom fit carpeted floor and cargo mats for cars,…
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Ember Adds Author, Podcast Host as Brand Ambassador
Ember RV announced today that bestselling author, podcast host and content creator Jeremy Puglisi has joined its team as the…
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ICON Unveils New Modular Shower, Bath Surrounds
ICON, a manufacturer and marketer of plastic components for RVs, has released a new line of bathroom components intended for…
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NTP-Stag Unveils 2022 Keynote Speaker
NTP-STAG, a leading distribution company for the RV aftermarket, announced that acclaimed speaker Joey Coleman will present the keynote address…
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E-Z-GO, Rollick Partner to Boost Online Consumer Connection
E-Z-GO, a Textron Specialized Vehicles business, announced it has become the first outdoor vehicle manufacturer – the company makes golf…
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Magma Products’ New Grill Series Hits RV Market
Magma Products, a maker of marine and outdoor grills, has launched its new Crossover Series – a versatile, portable cooking system built for RV…
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USA Fuel Service Expands Distribution Network
USA Fuel Service, a provider of on-site fuel system cleaning, polishing and high-performance additives, has signed Legacy Enterprise Services as…
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Allison Delivers Two Millionth 1000/2000 Series Transmission
Allison Transmission, a designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions, announced the delivery of its 2 millionth…
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LG Concept Vehicle Touted as ‘Futuristic RV on Steroids’
South Korean tech behemoth LG announced an autonomous, futuristic concept vehicle called ‘Vision Omnipod’ at CES 2022, which the company described as a “mobility concept…
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States Uncertain as Vaccine-or-Test Mandate Takes Effect
The first stage of the Biden administration’s vaccine-or-test mandate for employees at large companies began Monday. But without word yet…
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Blog: Defining the Role of Product Marketing
In a previous column, we defined product marketing and today we’ll dive deeper into what it is and how it…
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THOR Industries Releases Annual Sustainability Report
THOR Industries published its fourth annual sustainability report today, detailing the company’s environmental sustainability efforts for fiscal year 2021 across…
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Go RVing’s Karen Redfern Promoted to Chief Marketing Officer
Karen Redfern has been promoted to chief marketing officer/senior vice president of Go RVing, based on “recognition of her outstanding…
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NRVTA Completes 5,000-Square-Foot Addition to ‘Big Red School House’
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) has completed work on a 5,000-square-foot addition to its “Big Red School House,” the…
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RVi’s Kissel Expands Sales Territory
RVi, makers of RVibrake flat towing braking systems, announced that Doug Kissel’s territory will be changing. Kissel had been covering…
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Sprinter, Freightliner RV Chassis on this Week’s Recall List
No RV manufacturers had products on this week’s recall list from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, but some RV…
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Pittsburgh RV Show Running Daily Through Sunday
The Original Pittsburgh RV Show – touted as the longest running indoor RV Show in the country – has returned…
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Interest High as the Ohio RV and Boat Show Returns After Pandemic Break
Columbus, Ohio, was cold and brisk Saturday morning, and salt left over from snow removal stained the pavement beneath the…
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ARVC Names Carr Florida and Alabama Rep
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) announced the hiring of Jeremy Carr as its local National ARVC…
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U.S. Hybrid Electric Car Sales Hit Record Highs
Pure electric cars are making all the headlines, but their gasoline-electric hybrid rivals quietly achieved record sales in the United…
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Podcast Preview: Jesse Stopnitzky of Performance Brokerage Services
A new episode of RV PRO’s podcast, In Tow with RV PRO, will go live this Tuesday and features Jesse…
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Bish RV Buys Michigan’s Haylett Auto & RV Superstore
Haylett Auto & RV Superstore in Coldwater, Mich., has been acquired by Bish’s RV, a dealership group with 16 locations…
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Annual Detroit RV and Camping Show on for February
The 56th Annual Detroit RV & Camping Show will be held Wednesday – Sunday, Feb. 2 – 6, at the…
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RVDA Releases Three Most Popular Con/Expo On-Demand Workshops
The RV Dealers Association has released the three most popular educational sessions now available on demand through the RV Dealers…
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Fortner to Retire as LKQ Corp. VP of Sales and Marketing
Terry Fortner, vice president of sales and marketing for LKQ Corp., has announced his retirement, effective this summer. As a…
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Cummins Finishes 2021 with High Sustainability Ratings
Cummins ended a strong year for recognition around its sustainability-related initiatives by recently garnering high ratings from both the Wall…
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Mercedes Gets into the Electric Camper Van Market
Technology magazine New Atlas reports on the newest entry into the EV market, a development that may be of great…
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Chevy Reveals Electric Silverado, Vows to Beat Ford in Performance Metrics
Chevrolet opened a new front in the Truck Wars on Wednesday, vowing its electric Silverado EV pickup will beat the…
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December Payrolls Rise by 199K as Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.9%
The U.S. economy unexpectedly saw a slowdown in hiring in December compared to November, while the unemployment rate improved to…
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Dealer Survey on RV Manufacturing Quality Launches This Week
RV PRO is launching its third annual survey on RV manufacturing quality this week, the week of Jan. 3. The…
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Ember RV Adds to its Team
Ember RV, a new RV company building travel trailers specifically designed for adventure camping off-road and off-grid, said it has…
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Kevin Phillips Scholarship Established for RVTI Training
A newly established Kevin Phillips Scholarship will provide scholarships to help cover the cost of RV technician training at the…
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Nearly 100 Catalytic Converters Stolen from Elkhart RV Plant
TV station WNDU reports on a brazen theft over the holidays, in which nearly 100 catalytic converters were taken from…
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RVDA Members Come Through with Donations to RV Learning Center
RV Dealers Association members are stepping up to support the Mike Molino RV Learning Center’s mission to foster professional development…
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‘My Keystone’ App Offers Important Resources to Owners
Keystone RV has launched a new mobile app designed to consolidate key resources to help their owners camp more successfully…
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Truma to Showcase Aventa Rooftop Air Conditioner at Florida RV SuperShow
Truma North America will be showing off their newest product at Tampa’s Florida RV SuperShow. The company said its Truma…
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Winnebago Reincorporates as Minnesota Company
The formerly Iowa-based company has had an executive office in Minnesota since 2016. Minnesota is now home to yet another…
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Fun Town RV Hosts the 5th Annual DFW RV Party Inside AT&T Stadium
Fun Town RV, the largest RV retail chain in Texas, will be bringing the annual DFW RV Party back to…
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Ohio RV Supershow Returning to Cleveland in 2022
The Ohio RV Supershow will be returning to Cleveland. On Wednesday, the Great Lakes Recreational Vehicle Association, promoters of the…
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Jobless Claims Stay Near 52-Year Low
New unemployment claims rose but remained near a 52-year low last week, with the weekly pace of new claims holding…
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Wholesale RV Values Decline Across the Board
Black Book’s most recent monthly report showed declining values of wholesale motorized and towable units. “For the first time in…
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Flow-Rite Hires VP of Sales
Flow-Rite, makers of injection-molded fluid control components for RV, marine and industrial use, has hired Alfred Estrada as its new…
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DexKo Global Acquires The Expediter
DexKo Global, makers of highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary,…
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Firefly Offers Multiplex Training for RV OEMs, Dealerships
Firefly Integrations announced its Firefly Basic Multiplex Training and Firefly Advanced Technical Training offerings. These training programs are open to…
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Workhorse Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Workhorse Group Inc., an American technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective drone-integrated electric vehicles to the last mile…
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Motul Launches Diesel Lubricant Line
Motul, the French oil company founded in 1853, has announced its TEKMA line of heavy-duty lubricants for diesel engines. Formulated…
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KOA Announces New Chief Operating Officers
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has hired Ann Emerson, former Good Sam vice president, as the chief operating officer of KOA…
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Ford to Double F-150 Lightning Production
Ford Motor Co. will double annual production of the F-150 Lightning in Dearborn once again, the automaker said Tuesday. The…
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Windish RV Donates $5,000 to 10 Nonprofit Organizations
Colorado’s Windish RV Center ended 2021 with a focus on charitable support by providing ten $5,000 donations to employee-chosen local…
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RV Manufacturing Quality Focus of Survey
RV PRO has launched its third annual survey on RV manufacturing quality this week. The survey, comprised of 15 questions,…
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Colton RV Enters the Keystone State
Colton RV announced the acquisition of Pocono RV Sales and Service in Wind Gap, Pa., adding brands including Entegra and…
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Go RVing, Black Folks Camp Too Partner on Dealer Education Series
Go RVing has partnered with Earl Hunter Jr., founder of Black Folks Camp Too, on a new dealer education series…
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Way Interglobal Hires New Director of Aftermarket Sales
Way Interglobal continues to strengthen its team by appointing Patrick Hines as its new director of aftermarket sales. Way, makers…
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2022 Jacksonville RV MegaShow Set for Feb. 10-13
The 2022 Jacksonville RV MegaShow, hosted by Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) members in Northeast Florida, will take place Thursday, Feb. 10…
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Air Lift Releases New Lift Kits for Certain Nissan Rogues, Pathfinders
Aftermarket air suspension specialist Air Lift Co. has engineered its debut product – the Air Lift 1000TM – to now…
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NATDA Partnership Introduces New Retirement Program
In partnership with Larchmont/Transamerica, the North American Trailer Dealers Association is unveiling a new retirement plan solution designed to reduce…
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ICON Again Sponsors NASCAR’s Amber Balcaen
Manufacturer and marketer of plastic components for RV’s, ICON Direct, will again be sponsoring professional race car driver Amber Balcaen…
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Distressed Asset Group Gryphon USA Continues Moving Forward
Despite the COVID-19 virus pandemic and the government restrictions on the sale of foreclosed properties in 2021, Ohio based Gryphon…
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Goshen Hospital Officials: Record Number of COVID-19 Deaths Reported in December
The number of patients who died of COVID-19 at Goshen Hospital in December was 25, the highest number of patients…
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Job Openings Reach 10.6M in November
Demand for workers in the U.S. remained historically elevated in November, with job openings holding near a record high amid…
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The Haugen RV Group Adds to Portfolio
Salt Lake City-based dealership group the Haugen RV Group has announced its purchase of Crater Lake RV in Klamath Falls,…
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RV and Marine Storage Company Signs Deal to Fund its Expansion
Recreational Realty LLC, an owner, operator and developer of specialized RV and marine storage facilities, announced a joint venture of…
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NY AG Secures Settlements for Consumers Against Two RV Stores
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced agreements with the former and current owners of two RV dealerships in…
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Indiana Trailer Salesman Admits to More Than $900K in Thefts
The Elkhart (Ind.) Truth reports about a story involving theft that has finally come to a conclusion after a multi-year…
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Forest River, KZRV, Cruiser, Heartland and Jayco on This Week’s NHTSA Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued its weekly list of vehicular recalls, and several RV companies are featured.…
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Pittsburgh RV Show Set for Jan. 8 – 16
The Pittsburgh RV Show – which claims to be the longest-running indoor RV show in the nation – will celebrate…
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Brown & Brown Acquired Texas-Based Firm
Brown & Brown Inc. said Monday it has acquired Houston-based Harco Insurance Services and Lone Star Affiliates, which does business…
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This World’s Most Expensive RV was Once Owned by Will Smith
The automobile section of the Hindustan Times recently featured this tricked-out RV formerly owned by the well-known Hollywood actor. This…
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2021: A Year for the Record Books
While many industries will happily slam the door on what was an uncertain year at best, the RV industry in…
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RV Retailer Wraps Up Year with 52 Acquisitions
Florida-based RV Retailer finishes out 2021 having purchased 52 dealerships, the most recent in Arkansas and Missouri. In early December…
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Business Insider: RV Purchase Trends Are Changing
RVing isn’t just for retirees anymore: Millennials and Gen Zers are making life on the road cool again. And this…
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Obit: Gaylord Rowe, Former Winnebago Dealer
Gaylord G. Rowe, 84, formerly of Ellenburg Depot, N.Y., and Ocala, Fla., passed away on Dec. 28. He was born…
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Lippert Volunteers Help Build Furniture
A handful of volunteers from Lippert’s Plant 85 used their assembly skills to support Bashor Children’s Home in Goshen, Ind.…
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Patrick Industries Partners Spread Holiday Cheer
Companies in the Elkhart, Ind., area that supply Patrick Industries teamed up to deliver hundreds of toys to Beacon Children’s…
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Indiana’s Governor, AG Battle Over COVID Facts and Disinformation
In a Wednesday press conference, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb fired back at recent comments from Attorney General Todd Rokita questioning…
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Report: Fewer Than Expected File New Unemployment Claims
First-time unemployment filings fell by 8,000 claims from the previous week’s reading, marking the second lowest print during the pandemic…
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Sun Outdoors Acquires LSI – Jellystone Park’s Franchisor
Michigan-based Sun Outdoors, which owns more than a dozen Jellystone Park franchise locations, has acquired Jellystone Park’s franchisor, Leisure Systems…
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Industry Consultant Ellingson Joins ‘RVing in New England’
Long-time RV industry consultant Sandy Ellingson will be the guest on tonight’s edition of “RVing in New England.” Hosted by…
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Allison Transmission Recognized for Supplier Quality by Daimler Truck North America
Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial vehicles, has been named a…
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A Class B Like No Other
(There’s vanlife, and then there’s life on the road for this couple, who have taken van modifications to a whole…
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ICYMI: Lemonis Joins Sandwich Franchise as a Partner
Earlier this month, the Chairman and CEO of Camping World, Marcus Lemonis made news completely unrelated to either his RV…
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U.S. Trade Deficit Hits a Record in November
The U.S. trade deficit in goods mushroomed to a record in November as imports surged and exports slipped. The goods…
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Report: Number of U.S. Home Sales Fell in November
The number of houses going under contract in the U.S. fell in November following a sharp gain the previous month,…
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RVIA Unveils ‘Best of 2021’ Story Lineup
As 2021 comes to a wrap, the RV Industry Association is revisiting the chapter in industry history that was respectfully…
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Florida RV SuperShow Returns in 2022
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) will hold its annual RV SuperShow in Tampa on Jan. 19-23. The event will…
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Alabama RV Dealer Awarded Grant for New Site, Touts 130 Jobs
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $1 million to bring new business to the city of Heflin and create…
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Obit: Elkhart Distributor Founder Charles Kline Dies
Charles “Charlie” W. Kline, 79, of Middlebury, Ind., passed away peacefully Dec. 26 at his home in Middlebury. Kline founded…
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WordPress CEO Mounts SpaceX Satellite on His RV
Matt Mullenweg, the founder and CEO of WordPress and its parent firm, Automattic, recently touted his discovery of how to…
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CDC Cuts Isolation Time for Positive COVID Cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has cut the amount of time it recommends people should isolate after…
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Lazydays CEO William Murnane Steps Down
Lazydays Holdings announced Thursday that William Murnane is stepping down as its chairman and chief executive officer, as the RV…
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Chassis Makers on Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued its weekly recall list, and three chassis makers are on the list.…
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NRVTA Appoints National Sales Manager to Boost Recruitment
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today announced Gerald Ewing has joined the staff as national sales manager. Ewing will…
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