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Coachmen, Keystone Make NHTSA’s Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued its weekly list of vehicle recalls, and this week two RV companies…
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Coming Tuesday: A New In Tow with RV PRO Episode Featuring Mike Hesse of Blue Ox
The In Tow with RV PRO podcast goes live with a new episode every second and fourth Tuesday of the…
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Exclusive: Westland Distributing Acquires Aim Wholesale
In a deal finalized this March, Westland Distributing has acquired Phoenix-based distributor Aim Wholesale in a move that will help…
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Good Sam Files Suit Against Gigi Stetler, RV Advisor
Good Sam Enterprises, a subsidiary of Camping World Holdings, has filed suit against Gigi Stetler, CEO of RVs of Broward…
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Pleasure-Way Updates Class B’s with Truma Products
Pleasure-Way is partnering with Truma in launching its 2021.5 updates to all Class B models. In addition to using the…
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Spartech’s Oregon Facility Announces Organizational Changes
Spartech, a manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions sold into a variety of industries, including RV and marine,…
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MARVAC Foundation is Offering Scholarship
The Michigan Manufactured Housing and the Recreation Vehicle and Campground Associations has announced that applications are now being accepted for…
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How Not to Tow Your Vehicle Behind Your Motorhome
Here’s a lesson on how to flat-tow a vehicle. One you’ll definitely remember. A Florida mechanic has posted a video…
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Trade Only Today Asks: What Can We Learn from the RV Industry?
The pandemic has caused the sales of both RVs and boats to soar in the past year, as each offers…
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South Bend Boat Show Returns for 2021
After a layoff of roughly a year, life has begun returning to Century Center in downtown South Bend, Ind. Workers…
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Webinar Explores Solving Customer Problems Before They Get Costly
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and Better Vantage Point team up to present the webinar, “First Time Buyers: Strategies to…
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Black Book: Wholesale Towable Values Set Another Record
“The values of used RVs sold at wholesale auctions were mixed last month, with motorhomes dipping slightly while towables posted…
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Strong Demand Drives Lazydays Revenues Up
Lazydays Holdings has reported revenues in the fourth quarter of $196.6 million, a 36 percent jump – up $51.7 million…
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Regency RV Announces New Van Division
Regency RV has announced a new van division to complement its RV segment. Regency Vans was formed in 1982 and…
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RVIA Hosting Webinar with ‘RV Wingman’ Alan Warren
The RV Industry Association will host a live webinar discussed focused on its aftermarket members and hosted by “The RV…
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RVWA Presentation: 2021 RV Industry Growth Trends
This week’s Coffee, Lunch, and Learn, sponsored by the RV Women’s Alliance, will feature Larry Wassam, president of Wassam Sales…
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Winnebago Appoints Two to Board of Directors
Winnebago Industries has announced the appointment of Jacqueline Woods and Kevin Bryant to its board of directors. “Winnebago Industries has…
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770,000 New Unemployment Claims Last Week
U.S. new weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rose last week even amid a wave of abating social distancing restrictions and improving…
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Businessman Donates $2.5M to Ivy Tech
Hoping to better prepare manufacturing workers in Elkhart, Ind., for the fast-approaching future and beautify space for students receiving career…
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RVRA Rental Survey Underway
The RV Rental Association (RVRA) has announced it is now conducting a survey of RV rental businesses to gauge the…
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Space Heater Source of Forest River Factory Fire
Fire investigators have determined a space heater was the source of a fire that destroyed a Forest River RV lamination…
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Oracle Lighting Wins Case Against Chinese Counterfeiters
Oracle Lighting, which makes LED lighting solutions for vehicles including RVs, has announced that it has won its legal battle…
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RVIA Recognizes Mary Pouliot
(The RV Industry Association occasionally highlights a member and tells their story and this week it’s Mary Pouliot, Thetford Corp.’s…
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Chinook Reenters RV Market with Summit
Judging by his report in Motor1.com, Matthew Crisara is a fan of this legendary brand that seems poised for a…
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Happy Daze RV Eyeing Fourth California Location
Happy Daze RV has announced it is looking to set up a dealership in the Ripon Crossing shopping center along…
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U.S. Housing Construction Tumbled 10.3% in February
Severe winter weather in much of the country pushed home construction down a sharp 10.3 percent in February while applications…
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Alliance RV Plans More Manufacturing Growth, Hundreds of Jobs in Elkhart County
Alliance RV has announced plans to continue growing its Elkhart, Ind., operations. The company said it plans to create up…
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RVIA’s Aftermarket Conference to Celebrate 50th Anniversary in August
The RV Industry Association has announced that RV suppliers, distributors and manufacturer reps should mark their calendars for the second…
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KOA Finished 2020 Strong Despite Pandemic
Kampgrounds of America has reported that its owners overcame last spring’s COVID-19 closures to set new performance records during the…
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The Shyft Group Gives $500 Employee Bonuses
The Shyft Group recently announced it is awarding employees with a special $500 bonus. The bonuses are being awarded to…
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Fire at Forest River Plant in Goshen Monday Night
Goshen firefighters were called to a Forest River RV laminating factory in the 2800 block of College Avenue at 8:37…
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Dometic Changes Financial Reporting Structure
As previously announced, Dometic is changing its reporting structure from the Q1 2021 interim report with four segments reported: Americas,…
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ORR Applauds Haaland’s Appointment as Interior Secretary
The Senate on Monday confirmed New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretary, making her the first Native American to…
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RV Center Coming to Yankton, S.D.
It’s no secret that camping is a popular activity in the Yankton, S.D. area. With RV parks dotting the Highway…
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How the Humble RV Became a Traveling American’s Dream Come True
The Bustle Digital Group describes itself as a Gen X and Millennial-focused media outlet that operates through nine brands, one…
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Goldschmitt Offers New Exclusive Campervan Chassis Packages
Germany-based Goldschmitt has announced that it is offering new CamperPLUS chassis packages for lightweight campervans, specifically for the Fiat Ducato…
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RumbleOn and RideNow Announce Merger
RumbleOn, an ecommerce company using technology to aggregate and distribute pre-owned vehicles to and from both consumers and dealers, and…
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Blog: Ten Reasons to Hire a Veteran
The phrase “Hire a veteran” has been a staple of the U.S. economy for decades. Business leaders already realize that…
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Patrick Industries Completes Acquisition of Sea-Dog Corp.
Patrick Industries has completed the acquisition of Sea-Dog Corp. a distributor of a comprehensive suite of marine and powersports hardware…
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Patrick Industries Expands Production at Inland Plywood
Patrick Industries has announced it will exhibit at the Closets Conference & Expo, co-located with Wood Pro Expo Florida at…
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Grand Design RV Unveils Grand Design Nation
Grand Design has unveiled a new digital resource which it said is intended to enhance engagement with existing, potential, and…
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Dates Set for RV Dealers Convention/Expo
The 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo is set for Nov. 8-12 at Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. The event is presented by…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Delaware Location
Meyer Distributing has announced the addition of its Bear, Del., location. The cross-dock will have a direct, next-day feed from…
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Camping World Moving Forward on Idaho Falls Store Expansion
The fate of an 11-acre piece of property next to Camping World in Idaho Falls, Idaho, has now been determined.…
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Pandemic Drives Sales Growth at 32nd Annual Springfield RV Mega Show
The Springfield, Mo., RV Mega Show made its way back into the Ozarks this weekend for what organizers described as…
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Renesas CEO Warns Carmakers’ Chip Shortages May Last Into Late 2021
Renesas Electronics Corp.’s top executive warned that a global shortage of auto semiconductors may persist into the second half, joining…
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Newmar, FRCC, Black Series, Forest River Make Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has released its weekly recall list, with several RV companies making this week’s list.…
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SBA Extends Disaster Loan Deferments Until 2022
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced extended deferment periods for all disaster loans, including the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster…
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Battle Born Batteries Charity Auction to Benefit Care Camps
In early 2020, Battle Born Batteries first connected with Care Camps, a non-profit organization that hosts specialized camps for children…
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COVID-19 One Year Later: From Shutdowns to Reopening to an Industry Boom
Editor’s note: This is Part Two of a two-part series regarding the impact COVID-19 had on the RV industry. Part…
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Lack of Inventory Forces Cancellation of Florida RV Show
The continuing hot sales market for RVs by local dealers has unfortunately put a damper on southwest Florida RV shows.…
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Horizon Global Makes Strides Towards Positive Earnings
Horizon Global has reported net sales during the fourth quarter of $175.9 million, an improvement of $33.6 million, or 23.6…
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Kansanback Appointed EVP at Brown & Brown
Mike Neal, president of Brown & Brown Dealer Services (BBDS), has announced that Joel Kansanback has been promoted to executive…
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Roadtrippers Launches ‘Voices from the Road’
Roadtrippers, a road trip planning tool, is launching “Voices from the Road.” The new storytelling project amplifies underrepresented voices in…
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How a Local Utah Newspaper Covered Camping World’s Most Recent Acquisition
Earlier this week RV PRO reported that Camping World had continued its dealership acquisition spree with the purchase of Nielson…
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Flow-Rite Names Senior Marketing Manager
Flow-Rite, a manufacturer of injection-molded fluid control products, has hired Meryl Cook as its new senior marketing manager, according to…
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Link Acquires Product Lines from Hadley Products
Link Mfg. has announced that it has finalized an agreement acquiring valve and suspension control product lines and related expertise…
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Barletta Earns Customer Satisfaction Award
Barletta Pontoon Boats has been recognized with a 2020 National Marine Manufacturers Association Customer Satisfaction Index Award in its third…
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COVID-19 One Year Later: Seemingly Overnight, Everything Changed
Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series regarding the impact COVID-19 had on the RV industry. Part…
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‘RVs Move America Week’ Canceled
In a statement issued on Thursday, RVIA said that, “After careful internal review, and discussion with our board of directors,…
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Winnebago Updates Flying W Dealer Excellence Program
Winnebago has announced changes to its Flying W Dealer Excellence Award program to enhance the focus on customer satisfaction. “We…
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American Coach Debuts American Dream 39RK Floorplan
REV Recreation Group has introduced the 2021 American Dream 39RK model with a new floorplan at the FMCA’s 102nd International…
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Shyft Group Reports Drop in Sales, Net Income for Quarter
The Shyft Group, which primarily makes specialty vehicles as well as chassis for RVs, reported a drop in both revenue…
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LCI Industries Appoints Stephanie Mains to Board
LCI Industries has announced the appointment of Stephanie Mains to the company’s board of directors. Mains will serve as a…
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RV/MH Hall of Fame Schedules Induction Dinner for Aug. 16
The RV/MH Hall of Fame has announced that it has scheduled a date that accommodates both its 2020 and 2021…
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Presentation: The State of the RVWA Two Years In
On the eve of the RV Women’s Alliance‘s second anniversary, the volunteer leaders of the alliance will be providing an…
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Outdoorsy Named Best Startup Employer by Forbes
Global RV rental company Outdoorsy has been named on the Forbes list of America’s Best Startup Employers of 2021. This…
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Truma Combi Featured in New Lance Truck Camper
The 2021 Lance 960 truck camper has selected the Truma Combi Eco Plus, which delivers heat and hot water for…
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Forest River Closing Kansas Bus Facility
Less than a year after purchasing El Dorado in Salina, Kan., Forest River has notified its Salina employees and the…
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Recreation Segment of REV Group Drives Jump in Sales
REV Group, a manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicles including RVs, has reported net sales of $554 million for the first…
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Camping World Announces Planned Acquisition of Utah Dealer
Camping World Holdings has announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire Nielson RV. The agreement includes two RV…
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THOR’s Martin Predicts a Continued Hot RV Market
THOR CEO Bob Martin told CNBC on Tuesday that he expects to see strong demand for recreational vehicles even after…
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Cavco Acquires Facility to Increase Park Model Production
Cavco said that sustained growth in demand for its park model RVs has prompted the company to increase its production…
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EchoMaster Fleet Solutions Exhibiting at Work Truck Week 2021
EchoMaster Fleet Solutions, the commercial division of AAMP Global, is showcasing its full-service solution capabilities for Fleet, Commercial, and OES…
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Timbren Offers Suspension Upgrade for Select Toyotas
Timbren Industries recently introduced a Timbren SES upgrade for the rear suspension of the 2016-21 Toyota Tacoma, with either two-…
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Wooster Products Celebrates 100 Years
Wooster Products, a company that deals in anti-slip safety stair treads and walkway products, celebrated its 100th anniversary with a…
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Interview: Port Delays, Tariffs and Uncertainty
While business has been steady for Gretchen Blough, a customs-brokerage manager in Erie, Pa., it’s also been plagued by uncertainty.…
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SpaceX Seeks to Implement Satellite Internet in Vehicles Like RVs
SpaceX is looking to connect its satellite internet service, Starlink, to moving vehicles, ships and aircraft, according to a new filing with…
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Go RVing Study Details Changing RV Ownership Demographics and Trends
Go RVing commissioned a comprehensive study of RV owners that the organization said is the first of its kind in…
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THOR Posts Strongest Fiscal Q2 on Record
THOR Industries has reported net sales for the fiscal second quarter of $2.73 billion, an increase of 36 percent compared…
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Baird Dealer Sentiment Stays Strong in February
Dealers remain optimistic about current conditions, as well as in the three- to five-year time period, based upon a recent…
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Heartland RV Revamps Website
Heartland RV, which manufactures high-end fifth wheels, travel trailers and toy haulers, this week launched a new website, heartlandrvs.com, which…
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California Considering Restricting Out-of-State Diesel Motorhomes
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced it is developing a “Heavy-Duty Inspection/Maintenance regulatory concept” to ensure that non-gasoline…
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WAY Adds New Warehouse Manager
WAY has announced the hiring of Mike Evans as a new warehouse manager at its Elkhart, Ind., facility. Evans brings…
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LiquidSpring Partners with ‘Endless RVing’ Couple
LiquidSpring LLC has partnered with the self-described “straight-talking New Jersey couple,” Izzy and MJ of Endless RVing, who will be…
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RV Trader Offers Educational Resources for Virtual Buying Process
RV Trader, an online marketplace for new and used RVs, recently launched a campaign to assist consumers with the virtual…
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RVshare Study Shows Travel Attitudes Favor RVs
RVshare, the peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, revealed findings from its new Travel Sentiment survey, gauging consumers’ plans and willingness to…
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New Segments at Caravan Salon
CARAVAN SALON 2021, the leading international trade fair for RVing and camping, has announced that its exhibit categories will be extended to…
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Ohio Dealership Grants Wish for Make-A-Wish Teen
A local Ohio business has made a teen’s wish come true by giving her the freedom to travel and camp…
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Blog: Icebox or Fridge? It’s Cool Either Way …
My father, 93, founder of Virginia’s largest Chevrolet Import dealership, still gets his food from the “ice box.” Ice, an…
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Airxcel to Acquire Cleer Vision
Airxcel, a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of the most critically functional products for the RV and specialty HVAC markets, announced…
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Camping World Plans to Expand in Delaware, Nebraska and Montana
Camping World Holdings has announced expansion plans in Delaware, Nebraska and Montana. The company owns or is in the process…
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Superior Sees Quarterly Sales Increase But Reports Net Loss
Superior Industries International, a supplier of light aluminum wheels for OEMs and the European aftermarket, reported Q4 net sales of…
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Keystone Full-Body Paint Sales Double for Montana and Raptor
Keystone RV has reported that in recent months, full-body paint has been optioned in twice as much as it has…
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Cummins Appoints New VP and General Counsel
Cummins has announced Nicole Y. Lamb-Hale is succeeding Sharon Barner as vice president and general counsel, effective in May. The…
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Phillips Debuts TPMS Technology with Eight-Year Warranty
Phillips Connect has announced that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with STE North America LLC for its new…
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Regency RV ‘Fastest-Growing Motorhome Company’ in 2020
Regency RV has reported that according to Statistical Surveys data, it increased sales and number of units shipped faster than…
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Forest River on Weekly Recall List
Forest River is the lone RV manufacturer listed on this week’s recall list put out by the National Highway Transportation…
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NMMA Confirms Industry Growth
The National Marine Manufacturers Association’s virtual State of the Boating Industry address yesterday featured an overview of the marine market…
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Coming Tuesday: A New In Tow with RV PRO Episode
Tomorrow is the second Tuesday of the month and that means another episode of In Tow with RV PRO goes live.…
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