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Tom Hanks Selling His Airstream Packed with Memories
Airstream trailers are as timeless as they are practical, comfortable and beautiful. A typical Airstream sees campgrounds and rural locations…
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Brunswick Shuffles Executives
Brunswick Corp., the parent company of RV/marine parts distributor Land ‘N’ Sea, announced several executives received promotions this week. Brunswick…
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Go RVing Now on TikTok
Go RVing is now on TikTok, the relatively new social media platform that exclusively hosts video content featuring short clips,…
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KOA July Survey Finds Number of Campers Continues to Climb
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) monthly research report reveals good news for the campground industry. According to research conducted in July,…
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ORR Applauds Outdoor Recreation Funds for Rural Communities
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable released the following statement regarding this week’s Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (link)…
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ARVC Helps Pass ‘Inherent Risk’ Campground Bill in Missouri
The Missouri Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (MOARC) and the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) announced…
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Report: The Reopening Continues
A key measure of consumer confidence soared in June, as the U.S. economy added a robust 850,000 jobs and the…
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National Millwork Distributor Chooses Indiana for Growth, Creates 50+ Jobs
Dyke Industries Inc., a national wholesale distributor of millwork and related products, announced plans to expand its Cincinnati region distribution…
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Canada EV Manufacturer Gets Big Funding Boost
Canada’s Taiga Motors Corp., a manufacturer of electric off-road vehicles, raised a combined $50 million in support of the Shawinigan…
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Weekly Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Increase
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, but that likely does not suggest…
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Arrow 2022 Show Welcomes All Dealers
Arrow Distributing said its in-person show will return Jan. 11-12, 2022, at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Continue Climbing, But More Slowly
“The values of used RVs sold at wholesale auctions rose across the board once again last month, but the increases…
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Analysis: RV Market Continues its Strong Performance
Global market analysis firm J.D. Power has released its annual mid-year report as it pertains to the RV industry. “Summer…
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Winnebago Excited to Again Host Grand National Rally
For more than 50 years, Winnebago has welcomed its owner community to Forest City, Iowa, for Grand National Rally –…
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REV Group New Partnership Continues Push to Improve Supply Chain Efficiencies
Milwaukee’s REV Group announced a multi-year agreement with Consus Global, a global procurement solutions integrator and services provider. The partnership…
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RV Supplier Investing Millions in New Elkhart Facility
A vacant section of the old Miles Laboratories campus will be busy once more, as a local RV industry supplier…
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RVIA Standards Inspection Program Plays Vital Role in Manufacturing Process
The following is from the RV Industry Association, reporting on the semi-annual meeting held by the organization’s standards inspection program.…
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CyberLandr Creator Discusses the Tesla Truck Camper
When the pandemic hit, Lance King had a decision to make. Either lay off most of his employees or come…
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DEI Improves High-Temp Spray Adhesive Formula
Design Engineering Inc. said it is now offering an improved version of its professional-grade Spray Adhesive. The company said in…
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How and When the Chip Shortage Will End, in Four Charts
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the auto industry cut back on production, thereby cutting back on the chips…
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Updated Correction: Arrow 2022 Show Welcomes All Dealers
Editor’s note: The original version of this article contained an error related to who can attend Arrow Distributing’s upcoming show.…
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Winnebago Industries to Acquire Pontoon Boat Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Barletta Pontoon Boats, which it calls the industry’s…
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Airstream Announces Top 2021 Dealers
Airstream today announced its top dealer rankings based on retail units sold between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021.…
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NTP-STAG a Silver Partner for 2021 RVDA Con/Expo
RVDA is pleased to announce that NTP-STAG is returning as a silver partner for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, slated…
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Proposed CARB Regulation Threatens Availability of Diesel Engines
Provisions of a proposed California Air Resource Board (CARB) rule will greatly increase the cost of manufacturing diesel engines beginning…
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Foam Shortage Affects RV, Other Industries
Another product shortage is proving to be a literal pain in the backside for consumers, and this one is affecting…
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American Coach and RV One to Host Meet-and-Greet with Indy Winner
American Coach and RV One Superstore Charlotte in North Carolina will host a meet and greet with Hélio Castroneves, a…
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Texas Dealer Sending Techs Through NRVTA Training
An RV dealer in Texas decided to send all his technicians through formal courses at the National RV Training Academy…
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Audio Tech Startup Closes $3M Series-Seed Round
Resonado Labs, an audio technology startup, closed its Series-Seed venture capital round at $3million, bringing the total raised-to-date to $5.2…
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Canadian Border Opens to Vaccinated Americans August 9
Canada is a popular destination for many American RVers who have been unable to travel to the country since the…
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Blog: Catering to ‘Unbankable’ RV Buyers
In today’s world, RV dealers must be more creative and innovative to stay ahead of the competition. Dealers also need…
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Dometic Reports All-Time High Sales in Second Quarter
RV supplier Dometic reported net sales in the second quarter of 5.57 billion SEK, or $642 million, a record for…
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Fleetwood RV Creates Series of Factory Tour Videos
REV Recreation Group brand Fleetwood RV created a series of five videos showcasing how its luxury motorhomes are made at its 480,000-square-foot…
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Two Upper Michigan RV Retailers Now Camping Worlds
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced Friday the grand opening of its RV and outdoor dealerships in Escanaba and Ishpeming, Mich.…
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Lordstown Motors Confirms DOJ Probe
Embattled electric vehicle start-up Lordstown Motors confirmed the U.S. Justice Department investigating its business, including the SPAC deal that brought…
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PressurePro Remains TPMS Partner of Choice for OEMs
Experience, advanced technology and a worldwide network of partners are among some of the reasons why Advantage PressurePro remains a…
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Newmar, Braxton Creek, Wayfarer, Xtreme, Thor Motor Coach and Forest River Among This Week’s Recalls
This week’s list of vehicle recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration lists several RV makers. Newmar is recalling…
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Florida’s Optimum RV Seeking $150,000 Grant to Renovate New Headquarters
Optimum RV is hoping for approval from the City of Ocala, Fla., for a grant to offset the costs of…
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Special In Tow with RV PRO Episode Coming Tuesday
On Tuesday, RV PRO will present a special edition of its In Tow with RV PRO podcast, in conjunction with…
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Second Quarter Results Continue Strong Year for KOA
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) reported a 57.3 percent revenue increase through June over 2020 in its recent Q2 business report.…
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Protective Asset Protection is RVDA Con/Expo Gold Partner
The RV Dealers Association said that Protective Asset Protection is the gold partner for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. Protective…
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BMPRO Becoming a Pioneer for Smart RV Systems in the U.S.
Australia-based BMPRO announced a wide extension of its product lines within the United States since the launch of its ProSmart…
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Xantrex Offering Free Educational Webinars
Power technology company Xantrex said it will provide RV dealers, installers and DIYers with up-todate, helpful technical information on its…
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Lazydays Secures $369 Million Expanded Credit Facility
Lazydays Holdings has entered into a three-year expanded credit agreement with a syndicate of banks led by Manufacturers and Traders…
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General RV Adds East to West’s Entrada to its Inventory
General RV said it is adding the Entrada brand from East to West, a division of Forest River, to itsinventory…
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CTEK Launches Portable Battery Charger with Adaptive Boost Technology
CTEK’s new CS FREE is what the company said is the world’s first truly portable battery charger and maintainer with…
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Chevron and Cummins Announce Strategic Collaboration on Hydrogen
Chevron U.S.A. and Cummins established a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore a strategic alliance aimed to develop commercially viable…
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Exclusive: Rollick’s DR Tool Brings ‘Digital Retailing’ to the RV World
Introducing similar technology already in use in the auto market, Rollick recently rolled out its new RollickDR software for the…
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Coachmen Class C’s to Offer SuperSprings Suspension as Standard
Coachmen RV said it will build select Freelander, Leprechaun and Cross Trail XL models with front and rear SuperSprings International…
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Mission Critical Electronics Acquires ZeroRPM
Mission Critical Electronics (MCE), a California-based designer and manufacturer of electrical power solutions for specialty vehicle, marine, network and industrial…
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Revere Plastics Systems Acquires Ferguson Production
Revere Plastics Systems, a U.S.-based manufacturer of engineered plastic injection molded parts and assemblies, acquired Ferguson Production Inc. of McPherson,…
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Research Confirms Canadians Eager to Camp as COVID Restrictions Ease
A new report from Kampgrounds of America (KOA) reveals that, as COVID-19 restrictions ease, Canadian campers are ready and eager…
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Universal Lenders Adjusts Customer Repayment Terms on its ZERO Plan
The ZERO Plan by Universal Lenders revealed the enhancement of its ZERO Plan payment program by increasing customer repayment terms,…
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New Weekly Jobless Filings Reach a Pandemic-Era Low
New weekly jobless claims fell to the lowest level since March 2020, reaching pre-pandemic levels as the rate of new…
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Big Jump in Indiana Budget Surplus Triggering Tax Refund
A big jump in Indiana’s state tax collections over the past few months announced by state officials Wednesday will result…
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Registration Opens for Industry Days at Hershey America’s Largest RV Show
Registration is now open for Industry Days, Sept. 13-14, at Hershey America’s Largest RV Show,presented by the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle…
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Preliminary Results Show Lazydays with a Record Quarter for Revenue
Lazydays Holdings said its preliminary results for the quarter, ended June 30, showed “revenue for the second quarter of $322.8…
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RVIA Adds Web Page Highlighting Industry Accomplishments
The RV Industry Association has launched a new page on RVIA.org highlighting the existing sustainability, diversity, safety and community activities…
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RVDA Expo to Feature Award-Winning Marketing Consultant
Tanya Miller, president of Secret Weapon Media Agency, will host two workshops on messaging and customer acquisition in the digital…
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FCCC Highlights RV Technology with New DriveTech Video
A new video from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) is helping RV owners better understand and unlock the full potential…
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Thor Motor Coach Teams Up with Actor, Producer Jaime Camil
Jaime Camil, a Mexican actor, singer and television personality, has teamed up with Thor Motor Coach for a new motorhome.…
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RV PRO Announces New Managing Editor
RV PRO is proud to announce Jordan Benschop has joined the publication as its new managing editor. Benschop started in…
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Cummins CEO Named Co-Chair of the Hydrogen Council
As he guides Cummins and its customers toward a carbon-neutral world, Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger is taking the lead…
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Battle Born Batteries Launches Heated Version of GC2 Battery
The Battle Born Batteries heated battery lineup continues to expand with the launch of the BBGC2H. The BBGC2H provides 100…
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Caravan Salon 2021 to Feature Hybrid Component
Caravan Salon, coming up later this summer in Germany, is repositioning itself in 2021 with a hybrid offering and digital…
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Leigh Tiffin Named President of Tiffin Motorhomes
The Tiffin Group, owner of luxury RV makers Tiffin Motorhomes and Vanleigh RV, announced Leigh Tiffin, grandson of founder Bob…
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Patrick Industries’ Jeffrey Rodino Promoted to President
Patrick Industries appointed Jeffrey M. Rodino to president of the company. Andy L. Nemeth will continue in his role as…
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Coachmen Cross Trek Has a New Name: the Cross Trail
Coachmen RV released a new Class C. The company said its Cross Trek Class C has undergone a transformation, paving…
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Truma Brings Rooftop Air Conditioners to North American Market
Truma North America is set to supply the U.S. RV market with its Truma Aventa rooftop air conditioners. The company…
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Catalytic Converters Stolen from Missouri Dealership
Eureka, Mo., police are investigating the theft of catalytic converters from five vehicles at a Eureka RV dealership, where a…
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RV Technical Institute Launches Recruitment Effort in Schools
To keep up with industry growth and the continued need for more RV technicians, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is…
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Roadtrek, Van Leigh, Heartland and Northwood on Weekly NHTSA Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has released its weekly list of recalls, and a handful of RV companies are…
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NRVTA Dedicates New Building to RV Inspector Training
A new classroom being built on the National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) campus will be dedicated to advanced RV inspection…
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Obit: Joshua G. Roan of Elkhart
Joshua Roan, a Pennsylvania native who began his RV career with Lippert in 2004, died recently at the age of…
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Cummins Begins Testing of Hydrogen-Fueled Internal Combustion Engine
Cummins Inc. said it has taken another step forward in advancing zero carbon technology as the company began testing a…
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Earl and Ginny Stoltzfus Donate $100K to Mike Molino RV Learning Center
RV dealer and industry leader Earl Stoltzfus and his wife Ginny donated an additional $100,000 to the Mike Molino RV…
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Video Blog: Maintaining a Dealer’s Online Reputation
Dealership consultant Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point discusses how to mitigate customer issues in a way that results in…
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Alliance RV Introduces a New Fifth Wheel, the Avenue
Elkhart, Ind.-based Alliance RV has expanded its product lineup with the introduction of the Avenue, a mid-profile fifth wheel. Coming…
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Camping World and Overton’s to Launch Exclusive Line of Nautica-Branded Products
Camping World Holdings has announced the launch of Nautica-branded products for the marine, water and outdoor marketplace. The new assortment…
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Sobel University Offers Last Virtual Course for 2021
As Sobel University prepares a return to in-person training for its sales courses, the school is offering one last opportunity…
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RV Learning Center College Scholarship Deadline Extended to July 15
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center College Scholarship Program has extended the deadline for applications to this Thursday, July 15.…
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PureCars Completes Acquisition of Dealer Technology Platform
PureCars, a leading marketing and advertising intelligence provider for automotive retailers and marketers, today announced its acquisition of shopping personalization…
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Torque King 4×4 Offers Dual Rear Wheel Hub Assembly for Dodge RAM 3500 Trucks
Torque King is now offering a new, high-performance dual rear wheel (DRW) hub assembly designed for 2012-2018 Dodge RAM 3500…
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Call for Nominations for 2021 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year
This is the time to nominate someone who deserves to be recognized with the Canadian Dealer of the Year award.…
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New Podcast Featuring Dave Kelly of FRVTA Goes Live Tuesday
Tomorrow is the second Tuesday of the month, and that means a new episode of In Tow with RV Pro…
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Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance is Platinum Sponsor for RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association said it is pleased to announce that Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) is returning as…
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ARVC Seeking Donations for Elsa Damage Recovery
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) is asking folks to donate now to help parks affected by…
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Video: Iveco Overlander Turns Heads
Motor1.com has a talent for scouring the globe in search of the most unusual and innovative vehicles anywhere, and in…
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KOA: Holiday Weekend Results Show Interest in Camping Only Increasing
The 2021 Fourth of July holiday results at Kampgrounds of America (KOA) showed an increase in occupancy of more than…
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NuVinAir Global Franchisee Expands into Colorado
NuVinAir Global, a maker of air purification products for use in a variety of industries, has announced the company’s expansion…
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Startup Accelerator Launches Two New Programs in Indiana
Nationally ranked startup accelerator gener8tor will launch two new programs in Indiana this summerto support local entrepreneurs: gBETA Main Street and…
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Meet Sara, a Care Camps Hero of Hope
Care Camps is an outdoor industry-supported nonprofit that manages 135 special oncology camps across the U.S. and Canada that provide…
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Camping World Investing in Happier Camper
Camping World Holdings has announced a strategic investment in Los Angeles-based, Happier Camper, the developer of the innovative and patented…
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Patrick Industries Opening LaPorte, Ind., Facility
A new manufacturing plant that will employ 30-plus people is coming to La Porte, it was announced at the La…
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Winnebago Hires Jil Littlejohn Bostick as Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Winnebago Industries has hired Jil Littlejohn Bostick as its new head of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). In this newly…
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Coleman-Mach Debuts Climate Control Accessories
Coleman-Mach, an Airxcel brand and manufacturer of RV comfort solutions, has debuted a suite of climate control accessories for both…
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Freightliner Custom Chassis CEO Jeff Sather On Staying ‘Humble And Hungry’
The following was produced by RV Industry Association staff for its newsletter. Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) President and CEO…
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Cummins Engages Employees Company-Wide to Achieve Environmental Goals
The following was published by Blair Claflin, director of Sustainability Communications for Cummins. Cummins is working to engage employees in…
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2021 Fall Detroit RV & Camping Show Cancelled
The Michigan Association of RVs and Campgrounds announced Wednesday that the 2021 FallDetroit RV & Camping Show, scheduled for Sept.…
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Boat Sales Finally Settling Down?
Preliminary data from market data firm Statistical Surveys showed that May experienced a slight glitch in the torrid pace of…
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