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Jobless Claims Climb Slightly Over Previous Week
New nationwide weekly jobless claims hovered near their lowest level since March 2020, underscoring the sustained improvement in the labor…
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THOR Industries Enters Multi-Year Partnership with Girl Scouts
THOR Industries entered into a two-year partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA, the preeminent leadership development organization for girls…
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RVIA: New Monthly Shipment Records for Nine Straight Months
Results for the RV Industry Association’s July 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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Wholesale RV Values Continue to Set New Records
“The values of used RVs sold at wholesale auctions rose across the board once again last month, making it seven…
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Camping World Announces Aggressive Greenfield Market Expansions
Camping World Holdings said it plans to aggressively expand its national footprint through the opening of 20 or more new…
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Lazydays Completes Acquisition of Burlington RV
Lazydays Holdings completed its acquisition of Burlington RV Superstore. Burlington is a premier dealer strategically located in Sturtevant, Wisc., between…
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General RV Expanding into the Keystone State
General RV is expanding into Pennsylvania and will be exhibiting for the first time ever at the Hershey RV Show…
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National Auto Care Furthering Aggressive Growth Strategy with Five Acquisitions
Courtney Hoffman, senior vice president of mergers and acquisitions for National Auto Care, announced that National Auto Care acquired five…
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Puma Trailers to Feature ASA Electronics Products at NATDA Show
ASA Electronics added Puma Trailers to the list of trailer builders using its iN∙Command Control Systems for trailers. Puma Trailers…
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Roadmaster Diode Kit Solves Jeep Dash Lighting Issue
Roadmaster notes that Jeep vehicles are among the most popular for towing behind a motorhome, but the company said that…
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Newmar President Matt Miller to Retire
Winnebago Industries announced the planned retirement of Matt Miller, president of Newmar Corp., effective Sept. 3. Miller started his career…
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Trader Interactive Partnership to Offer RV Inspections
Trader Interactive, a marketplace and dealer services provider for the lifestyle vehicle and commercial equipment industries, partnered with automotive inspection…
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KAR Acquires CARWAVE
KAR Auction Services acquired CARWAVE Holdings LLC. CARWAVE is an online dealer-to-dealer marketplace featuring certified mechanical inspections, buyer guarantees and…
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RV SnapPad Partners with Living Vehicle
Origen RV Accessories announced a new partnership with luxury travel trailer manufacturer Living Vehicle. Living Vehicle will begin providing SnapPad’s…
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RVIA Salutes Matt Miller Upon His Retirement
The following statement was released by the RV Industry Association after Winnebago Industries, parent company of Newmar Corp., announced the…
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RVing in New England to Broadcast from Alliance RV Owner’s Rally
The weekly Facebook live program “RVing in New England” will broadcast live from the Alliance RV 2021 Owner’s Rally in…
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InterMotive Builds 500,000th Product
This month, InterMotive Vehicle Controls, a manufacturer of electronic control systems, announced it has built and sold its 500,000th product.…
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Forces Join to Develop Camper College for Women RVers
Three RV organizations are joining forces to develop “Camper College” for women who like to RV or someday hope to.…
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MB Quart Brings Out the Beats with New Subwoofers
MB Quart audio introduced two versions of its new MB Quart Reference RW1 subwoofers, which the company said will bring…
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Blog: Is It Hard To Do Business With You?
One of our laptops bit the dust the other day. We shopped a bit and decided the replacement was to…
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Covercraft Sells to Audax Private Equity
Century Park Capital Partners completed the sale of Covercraft Industries to Audax Private Equity. A purchase price was not disclosed.…
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Webinar Alert: Strategy Titan’s 2022 U.S. RV Retail Forecast
Join Strategy Titan CEO and founder Jason Krantz on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. ET, as he shares his…
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Northpoint is a Bronze Partner for the RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association announced Northpoint Commercial Finance is returning as a bronze partner for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo,…
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KING Names Industry Veteran DeWaard as VP of Sales and Marketing
KING today announced the promotion of Tom DeWaard as its new vice president of sales and marketing. DeWaard joined the…
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Florida Dealership Gets Nod to Expand
Optimum RV in Ocala, Fla., gained rezoning approval from Marion County Commissioners this week toward the creation of a new…
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NRVTA Unveils Mobile Service Work Arrangement
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced that graduates of its technical training program can apply to be a part…
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Newmar, Forest River on Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration released its weekly recall list. Newmar is recalling its 2021-22 Dutch Star, New Aire…
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Texas RV Association Gathers for Annual Convention
More than 110 people representing many facets of the RV industry gathered this weekend at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines…
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Reyco Granning Awarded Sixth U.S. Patent
ComfortMaster is the next generation of independent front suspensions from Reyco Granning. The system provides a combination of responsive handling…
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‘40 Under 40’ Returns
RV PRO will continue its “40 Under 40” program in 2021, designed to recognize up-and-coming leaders under the age of…
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Tuesday: Ken Walters, President of Jayco, Featured on In Tow with RV PRO Podcast
Coming up Tuesday, the newest episode of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast will be going live. This week’s…
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National Indoor RV Planning Large Arizona Dealership
Lewisville, Texas-based National Indoor RV Centers purchased a 170,625-square-foot facility it had been leasing, and a 5.6-acre site to develop…
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Reaching New Customers is Topic of RVDA Con/Expo Workshop
Two professionals from Constellation Dealership Group will host a workshop on reaching the next generation of buyers in the digital…
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Texas RV Association Swears in New Board
The Texas RV Association (TRVA) swore in several new board members during its annual membership and business meeting this week…
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Leave No Trace, Black Folks Camp Too Partner on Inclusivity Project
The Boulder, Colo.-based Leave No Trace Center is partnering with North Carolina-based Black Folks Camp Too on a project with…
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Special RVing in New England Episode Tonight Focused on Hurricanes
As Hurricane Henri heads for New England, the hosts of the Facebook Live broadcast RVing in New England, have decided…
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COVID-19 Hospitalizations in South Bend Area Highest in Three Months
Hospitalizations from COVID-19 in Indiana’s St. Joseph County and surrounding areas have climbed back to their highest numbers in almost…
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Elkhart County Health Officer Asks Schools, Public to Mask Up
Elkhart County is nearing COVID-19 advisory level orange as cases and hospitalizations increase, so the Elkhart County health officer is…
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California’s RV Country Helps Fulfill Boy’s Make-A-Wish
Merced, Calif. resident Brennan Reny, age 13, and his family were presented with a 2021 Prime Time Avenger 16BH travel…
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Three Forest River Class C’s Receive an AC Upgrade
Forest River will soon equip the Forester by Forest River, Solera and Sunseeker by Forest River Class C Motorcoaches with…
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Lippert’s Marc Grimes Promoted to Senior VP of Product Strategy
Lippert promoted Marc Grimes to senior vice president of product strategy. In his new role, Grimes will provide support to…
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Winnebago Board Votes to Move HQ to Minnesota
The Winnebago Industries Board of Directors announced it will be officially relocating its corporate headquarters from Forest City, Iowa, to…
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RV Technical Institute’s Industry-Led Program Adds Committees
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) recently added three industry-led committees that it said will help it maintain its status as…
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Meyer Distributing Partners with Grill Maker
Meyer Distributing announced another new distribution partnership with HitchFire, which has introduced its Adventure Grilling products. “Inspired by adventure, road…
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Camping World Touts Electric World Sneak-Peek at Upcoming Event
Camping World Holdings will host an in-person investor conference on Sept. 14-15 in Salt Lake City. The purpose of the…
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Study: Number of Labor Day Campers to Top Other Summer Holidays
The KOA Monthly Research Report – August Edition indicates that 28.5 million households across North America plan to camp over…
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USA Fuel Service Seeks Distribution Partners
USA Fuel Service, a company primarily focused on on-site marine and RV tank cleaning and polishing, opened select prime markets…
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Jobless Claims Reach a New Pandemic-Era Low
Initial unemployment claims are expected to reach a new pandemic-era low last week, bringing the level of weekly new filings…
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Camping World Rolls Out Design, DIY and Renovation Centers Nationwide
Camping World Holdings announced a nationwide rollout of Design, DIY and Renovation Centers. The company will expand its offering to…
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American Coach Debuts App to Assist New Owners
American Coach, a luxury RV brand that’s part of REV Recreation Group, added a mobile app to its Platinum Experience…
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Dexstar Wheel Celebrates 50 Years
2021 marks the 50th anniversary of Dexstar Wheel. Dexstar is the North American steel rim and wheel manufacturer for Kenda…
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Star brite Parent Ocean Bio-Chem Reveals Record Net Income
Ocean Bio-Chem, parent company of Star brite and Kinpak – vertical manufacturer and distributor of performance, appearance, maintenance and disinfectant…
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Meyer Adds Kenwood Business Radios to Portfolio
Meyer Distributing added Kenwood to their line card and stocking inventory. Kenwood specializes in the electronics market for automotive and…
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Lightning eMotors Reports Record Q2 Revenue
Loveland, Colo.-based Lightning eMotors reported record second quarter revenue of $5.9 million, compared to $0.9 million for Q2 last year.…
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NRTVA Presents Awards at Texas RV Assoc. Annual Convention
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) bestowed three Champion Awards on Sunday night at the Texas RV Association’s (TRVA) 47th…
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SBA Administrator Celebrates Startup Day Across America
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman released the following statement today on Startup Day Across America: “On Startup…
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Exclusive: Youngblood’s RV Taps into Love of the Lifestyle
As brisk as RV sales have been, the management team at Youngblood’s RV & Outdoor decided to try a new…
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RV Startup Ember to Ramp up Production in Elkhart County
Ember Recreational Vehicles Inc., a new startup RV manufacturer, unveiled plans to launch operations in Elkhart County, with plans to…
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Video: First Class of Incarcerated Students Graduate as RV Techs in Texas
The Texas Department of Corrections has released a video highlighting the first class of new RV technicians that has come…
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Customer Service Strategies Workshop Touted at RVDA Con/Expo
Frank Tamburrini, general manager of Integrated Dealer Systems, will lead a workshop on creating a business model that focuses on…
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ATC Updates Trailer Lines and Brand Direction
Aluminum Trailer Co. (ATC) said it is entering into a new phase for the company and its products starting next month.…
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Solving the Campground Crunch
The following was written by Saskia Boogman of Kampgrounds of America, and published on RVIA’s website. Over the past several…
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Meyer Distributing Adds EvoCharge Products
Meyer Distributing will begin distributing products from EvoCharge, a maker of electric vehicle charging solutions and cable management systems. The…
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Outdoors RV’s Darin Nelson to Retire
La Grande, Oregon-based RV manufacturer, Outdoors RV Manufacturing (ORV) has announced RV industry veteran Darin Nelson is retiring. Nelson is…
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Digital Era Media Launches Canadian RV Buy & Sell Marketplace
Digital Era Media, producers of MyDealers.ca and Canada’s most popular boat buying and selling website BoatDealers.ca, unveiled the latest addition…
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Nominations Sought for Canadian Dealer of the Year
The RV Dealers Association of Canada is seeking nominations for the 2021 Walter Paseska Canadian RV Dealer of the Year…
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Elkhart County Council Passes Resolution for Distribution Warehouse
The following report is from a piece in The Elkhart Truth comes from Jordan Fouts. County officials signaled their intent…
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Video Blog: Attention to Your Insurance Can Boost Your Bottom Line
Everyone needs to have insurance. But as dealership expert Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point said, it’s what type of…
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Creative Products Group Acquires Fasteners Unlimited
Creative Products Group (CPG) is acquiring Fasteners Unlimited. Fasteners Unlimited, which also operates under the name Blue Star Supplies, is…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Phoenix Protective Coatings
Meyer Distributing added Phoenix Protective Coatings to its line card and stocking inventory. Phoenix Protective Coatings specializes in spray-on bed…
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Camping World Holds Grand Opening in Fairmont
Camping World held a grand opening on Friday, Aug. 13, at its new facility in Fairmont, W.V., 5 News WDTV…
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Newmar and The Shyft Group Make NHTSA Weekly Recall List
The weekly recall list has come out from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Newmar and The Shyft Group are…
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Man Arrested for Catalytic Converter Theft at Indiana Car Dealership
Police say an Evansville, Ind., man was arrested again for trying to steal a catalytic converter, WFIE reported. Officers were…
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CyberLandr on Hold but Pre-Orders Continue
Chatter about Tesla‘s upcoming Cybertruck has subsided since its unveil in late 2019, but that’s not stopping designers from imagining…
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French Company Wins Bidding War Over Germany’s Hella
French supplier Faurecia will acquire a majority stake in German automotive lighting group Hella, trumping rival bidders and creating the…
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Indiana Commerce Secretary Makes Eco-Devo Appointment
Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers announced David Rosenberg as the executive vice president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation…
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Keystone RV Adding Solar Power as Standard Equipment
This fall, Keystone RV will become the first major towable RV manufacturer to offer solar power as standard equipment on…
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Meyer Distributing Announces 2021 Q2 Sales Performance Award Winner
Meyer Distributing announces its Quarter Two Outstanding Sales Performance Award, an award recognizing outstanding sales account managers. Kristin Folsom is…
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Brown & Brown Acquires Sudler Insurance Services
Brown & Brown of Florida, a subsidiary of Brown & Brown Inc., acquired substantially all assets of Sudler Insurance Services.…
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Vantage Recreational Finance Adds to Executive Team
Vantage Recreational Finance hired Dana C. Endicott as senior vice president. Vantage was founded by a group of boat industry…
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Airstream of Tampa Earns Honor of Unveiling the First New Pottery Barn Edition
For the second consecutive year, Airstream of Tampa, Fla., has been recognized as the No. 1 volume dealer of Airstreams…
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Fresno Van Conversion Company Comes into its Own
The Fresno (Calif.) Bee recently spotlighted a local company that’s been doing camper van conversions for decades, but only recently…
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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Plunged in Early August to Decade Low
U.S. consumer sentiment dropped sharply in early August to its lowest level in a decade, as Americans gave faltering outlooks…
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RV Industry Association Aftermarket Conference Grows
Attendance for the 2021 RV Industry Association Aftermarket Conference grew to 219 participants from 204 the last time it was…
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RVTI Announces Classes Through June 2022
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) revealed its class schedule through June 2022. Both the in-person and hybrid schedules have been…
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Colorado Teardrops to Release an EV Adventure Trailer
Colorado Teardrops revealed its new patent-pending teardrop camping trailer designed for use with electric vehicles, The Boulder. The company said…
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Canadian Wholesale RV Shipments Take Big Jump
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association reported that RV wholesale shipments into Canada, for the second quarter ending June 30, totaled…
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Event Workshop Spotlights Sales, Marketing Relationship
Kristina Shrider, founder of RVEM Mastermind and head of marketing at Giant Recreation World, will host a workshop regarding the…
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Canadian RV and Camping Industry Plan Annual Camping Appreciation Weekend
Canadian Camping Appreciation Weekend is a national initiative coordinated by the Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC). Members thank their…
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REDARC Unveils First North American Overland Vehicle
Australia-based REDARC has long produced a fleet of Toyota Hilux vehicles that it managed and custom-outfitted to make capable of…
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New Jobless Claims Dropped Slightly Last Week
New weekly jobless claims took another dip last week, with the labor market’s recovery still makingheadway despite the lingering threat…
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Lippert Donates to Italian Program Assisting Terminally Ill Kids
Lippert partnered with the Casa Marta Foundation in Florence, Italy, to help support the construction of Casa Marta Pediatric Hospice…
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Colorado Man to Deliver RVs and Trailers to Firefighters Who Lost Their Homes
When firefighters are called upon to face dangerous wildfires, they sacrifice everything for the good of others. It is with…
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RV Aftermarket Celebrates Members During 2021 Awards
The 2021 RV Aftermarket Conference is currently taking place in Atlanta, and on Tuesday, Aug. 10th, the industry came together…
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Baird Survey: Dealer Outlook in Positive Territory for July
A new survey finds RV dealers remain optimistic about current conditions, as well as for the three- to five-year time…
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Airxcel Debuts New Mobile Showcase
Airxcel is hitting the road with a new mobile showcase. Making its national debut at the recent Winnebago Grand National…
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RVWA Hosting Open House Panel Discussion
The RV Women’s Alliance invites members of the RV industry to attend its breakfast panel discussion planned for Elkhart Open…
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Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Couple that Sued Manufacturer
A retired couple who did not give the manufacturer of an issue-ridden RV a sufficient opportunity to repair a leaking…
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Xantrex and RV Geeks to Host ‘Solar One Year Later’ Livestream
Xantrex, a manufacturer of onboard AC power technology, and the RV Geeks, the social media celebrities from YouTube, are hosting…
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ATC Unveils Off-Grid Package for Game Changer PRO Series
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) created an Off-Grid Package, geared toward those interested in boondocking or with a desire for greater…
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