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KPA COVID-19 Related Webinars Offered
Business software and consulting firm KPA, an associate member of the RV Dealers Association, offers many webinars to dealers and…
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Jobless Claims Dip, But Layoffs Continue
Initial jobless claims filed the traditional way through state unemployment offices fell slightly in the seven days ended June 13,…
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RVWA Coffee, Lunch and Learn Friday
The RV Women’s Alliance is hosting another Coffee, Lunch and Learn gathering at noon Eastern on Friday via Zoom. This…
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Specialty Vehicles and RVs Provide Invaluable Service During COVID-19 Pandemic
As hospitals and medical centers continue to use mobile medical vehicles to provide frontline support, many other service applications are…
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Senate Passes Outdoors Act
Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed the Great American Outdoors Act, allocating billions to support outdoor recreation in two separate ways.…
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Winnebago Towables Announces Patent for HIKE Exoskeleton
Winnebago Towables has obtained a utility patent (U.S. Patent No. 10,683,047) for the exoskeleton structure debuted on the company’s new…
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Meyer Distributing Acquires ADC
Jasper, Ind.-based Meyer Distributing, a marketer and distributor of automotive specialty products, has acquired Scott, Pa.-based Automotive Distributing Co. ADC…
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Lazydays RV Service Center of Houston Celebrates Grand Opening
Lazydays is hosting a grand opening for its new Lazydays RV Service Center of Houston this Friday. The service center…
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Vision Dealer Solutions Enhances Virtual F&I Customer Mode
Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Vision Dealer Solutions said it has enhanced its Virtual F&I Customer Mode to allow its dealers to…
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Brunswick Names Gwillim CFO
Mettwa, Ill.-based Brunswick Corp. appoints Ryan Gwillim as its senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. Gwillim succeeds…
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Indiana Works to Expand Access to Small Business Recovery Resources
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Wednesday provided updates on the state’s efforts to support Indiana small businesses and entrepreneurs, announcing…
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Lucas joins RVillage Management
Industry veteran Mark Lucas has joined RVillage as its business development manager to grow the organization with consumers and industry…
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Furrion’s Aurora Products Available in Major Retailers
Elkhart, Ind.-based Furrion says that its Aurora Outdoor Entertainment line, including 4K LED TVs, soundbars and TV mounts and covers,…
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Chinook Moving to Peru, Ind., Hiring 250
An RV manufacturer is moving its headquarters to Peru, Ind., and hiring 250 people to start building motorhomes from its…
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Wayne Davis Retiring at Regency; Don Emahiser Takes Over
After 25 years guiding Regency RV, Wayne Davis has chosen to retire as owner and CEO of and has handed…
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Winnebago Launches ‘On the Road Again’ Campaign
Forest City, Iowa-based Winnebago has launched a new “On the Road Again” campaign, which it said is a “call to…
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VP Pence Visits Winnebago Plant
Vice President Mike Pence offered an optimistic view of the nation and heaped praise on President Donald Trump during a…
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SBA and Treasury Roll Out PPP Forgiveness Applications
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has posted a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck…
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Forest River Optimistic on REV Group Shuttle Bus Purchase
While the short-term outlook for the shuttle bus business is cloudy because of the coronavirus pandemic, Forest River is bullish…
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TMC Revamps Class A Diesels
Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Motor Coach says it has restyled and modernized its Palazzo, Aria, Venetian and Tuscany motorhomes for model…
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ASA Debuts Blind-Spot Detection System
Elkhart, Ind.-based ASA Electronics debuts its Voyager VBSD3 Blind Spot Detection System. The company says the system is designed to…
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Lippert Components Bolsters Sales Team
Elkhart, Ind.-based Lippert Components has promoted several team members within the sales team. With these key promotions, the company said…
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Senate to Vote on Great American Outdoors Act
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote on the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422) as early as today, according…
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Bretz RV Wins Defamation Lawsuit
Bretz RV & Marine has won a $192,500 settlement against a Montana couple who waged a social media campaign to…
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Black Book: RV Market ‘On Fire’
Black Book reports that the average selling price for motorized RV units in May was $47,220, which is up $10,750…
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RVTI’s Next Level 1 Training Set for June 23
Due to the overwhelming interest in the RV Technical Institute’s new online Level 1 training, a third session has been…
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Retail Sales Up Nearly 18% in May
The May retail sales report peeled back the curtain on the health of the U.S. consumer amid one of the…
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Report: ‘Record’ RV Sales in Spokane
Mike Angelo grew up around RV’s. He’s had nine of them so far and on Friday, he was looking for…
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How to Create Your Own Personal Space While Camping
As part of their camping experience, RVers enjoy spending time outside their RV. Having a dedicated patio space is extremely…
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Cummins Names VP and President for New Power Segment
Columbus, Ind.-based power generation company Cummins names Amy Davis vice president and president of the company’s New Power Segment division,…
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VersaTube Opens Plant in Elkhart
Collierville, Tenn.-based VersaTube Building Systems, a producer of American-made do-it-yourself steel building kits, has expanded its operations by opening a…
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Magma Hires New VP of Sales and Marketing
Lakewood, Calif.-based Magma Products, makers of grills, cooking tables and the like, names Alison Garcia as their new vice president…
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Timbren Introduces Dodge Ram SES Kit
Ontario, Canada-based Timbren Industries introduces a Timbren SES upgrade for the front suspension on the 2019-20 four-wheel-drive, front-axle, Ram 1500…
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RV Rentals on Track to Dominate Fourth of July Plans
With RV travel on the rise, Austin, Texas-based peer-to-peer RV rental company RVshare predicts a record-breaking holiday weekend. Bookings on…
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The King of Jacks
In today’s world, where many RV suppliers try to offer something for everyone, Rieco-Titan takes the decidedly contrarian approach. It…
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Dragonfly Energy Pursues Liftoff
It wasn’t so long ago that Dragonfly Energy was little more than a dream being cooked up by a group…
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Forest River, Keystone, Jayco on Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Association announces recalls affecting three RV builders. Forest River says its underrated safety chains may…
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Vice President Mike Pence to Visit Iowa
On Tuesday, June 16th, Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Iowa. There, the vice president and former state governor will…
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PPP Webinar on Wednesday
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) portion of the recent CARES Act was aimed at helping small and mid-sized businesses by…
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MRAA Issues Statement on Racism
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas is calling the killing of George Floyd “an unjust, unfair and deplorable act…
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Roadmaster Inc. Joins Rollin’ On TV
Vancouver, Wash.-based Roadmaster Inc., which makes towing products, is joining Rollin’ On TV and its newest branded sponsor. Rollin’ TV…
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Mass. RV Dealers Report Higher Sales
As the region deals with uncertainty about traveling because of the pandemic, recreational vehicles are being seen as a safer…
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Jayco Names Walters President
Middlebury, Ind.-based Jayco has promoted Ken Walters, formerly vice president of sales and product development, to president for the company.…
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REV Group Hires New CFO
Milwaukee-based vehicle manufacturer REV Group has hired Mark Skonieczny as its new chief financial officer, replacing Dean Nolden. Skonieczny was…
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Elkhart Officials Alarmed at COVID-19 Increases
For nearly two months, Elkhart County managed to stay relatively unscathed by the novel coronavirus, despite a number of risk…
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Winnebago Closing Oregon Service Center
Winnebago says it will be closing its factory service center in Junction City, Ore. In a letter to owners of…
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Transfer Flow Introduces Replacement F-150 Tank System
Chico, Calif.-based Transfer Flow says it has introduced the only 50-state-legal gasoline replacement fuel tank system for Ford F-150 pickups.…
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Go RVing Campaign Drives Website Traffic
Go RVing says that its website traffic has gone up 170 percent since the launch of its brand-new campaign, Go…
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Barletta Boat Expanding in Elkhart County
Bristol, Ind.-based pontoon boat maker Barletta Boat Co. says it will expand its operations in Elkhart County and nearly double…
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Hall Induction Tickets Available
With less than two months before the RV/MH Hall of Fames Annual Induction Dinner celebrating the Class of 2020, Darryl…
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NATDA Holding Raffle Before Show
The North American Trailer Dealers Association is holding a promotion to coincide with its upcoming 2020 NATDA Trailer Show Sept.…
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KOA Tour Nets 22M Impressions
The May 27th Kampgrounds of America Satellite Media Tour netted a record 22 million media impressions in just two weeks.…
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FMCA Plans Tucson Expo
After being forced to cancel its March 2020 event in Tucson, Arizona, FMCA RV Club has made plans for a…
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World Bank’s Dour Forecast
The World Bank is forecasting a 5.2 percent decline in Gross Domestic Product in 2020, following 2.4 percent growth in…
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Report: Canadian RV Industry’s Impact on the Economy
A new report says that the Canadian RV industry generates more than 67,000 jobs and nearly $5 billion for that…
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Wash Mitt Cleans Without Swirls and Scratches
Shurhold introduces its new Chenille Microfiber Premium Scratch-Free Wash Mitt, which it says provides the confidence to wash the most…
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Airstream’s Wheeler Addresses Protests
In response to the recent unrest all across the United States – and indeed, many parts of the globe –…
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East To West Hires Della Terra Sales Manager
Elkhart, Ind.-based East To West RV, a division of Forest River, has hired Matt Olds to lead their travel trailer…
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Gold Heat Adds New Marketing Director
Portland, Ore.-based Gold Heat, makers of electric radiant floor heating for motorhomes, has hired Joey Leffel as its new director…
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Transwest Still Truckin’ 30 Years In
Family-owned Transwest Inc. is marking its 30-year anniversary this year. It has grown over the years from one location in…
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SnapPads Make Leveling a Snap
Origen RV, makers of RV SnapPads, have to relish the fact that an annual survey of its customers earlier this…
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Outdoorsy Reports May Statistics
Austin, Texas-based RV rental company Outdoorsy has shared some of its website numbers from the month of May with RV…
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TMC Rolls Out All-Wheel-Drive Compass and Gemini Models
Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Motor Coach says that its Gemini AWD and Compass AWD have received a model year refresh, centered…
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AGWS Announces New Products to Two Lines
Warrenville, Ill.-based F&I provider American Guardian Warranty Services introduces new product additions to its Appearance Protection Solutions and Compass Auto…
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Cooley Joins Storyteller Overland Board of Directors
Birmingham, Ala.-based manufacturer Storyteller Overland says that RV industry veteran Jim “Dandy” Cooley has joined its newly expanded board of…
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Air Lift Releases New Kits
Lansing, Mich.-based Air Lift, an aftermarket air suspension manufacturer, has released six new kits, specifically designed for the 2020 Ford…
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Go RVing Ad Receives ‘Silver Telly’
Go RVing has been awarded a Silver Telly for its “Stubborn Camper” digital ad in the Online Commercials Travel/Tourism Category.…
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ORVDA Launches Summer Ad Campaign
The Ontario Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (ORVDA) is launching a six-week strategic marketing campaign, “There’s a Better Way to Travel.…
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RVs Are Serious Business for Leisureland RV
A prime freeway location, showroom and a fully shaded sales lot might be on the wish list of many a…
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Welcome to Trailer Safety Week
The following was submitted by Americana Tire and Wheel in honor of National Trailer Safety Week.Elkhart, Ind.-based Americana Tire and…
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Report: RV Shipments Will Rebound
As part of its summer 2020 RV RoadSigns newsletter, the RV Industry Association has included a report that predicts RV…
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Jobless Numbers Continue Slow Decline
On the heels of the blowout May jobs report, market participants got another update on how the U.S. Labor Market…
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Intellitec Launches the B.I.R.D.
DeLand, Fla.-based Intellitec Products has introduced the Integrated RV-C based Bi-directional Isolation Relay Disconnect – the B.I.R.D. The new product…
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Garmin Debuts New GPS Navigator
Olathe, Kan.-based Garmin International, a unit of Garmin Ltd., has introduced its new RV 890 GPS navigator, its latest device…
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Superior Industries Addresses NYSE Continued Listing Standards
Southfield, Mich.-based Superior Industries International Inc., a maker of aluminum wheels for OEMs and the European aftermarket, says it has…
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RVshare Reports Jump in Rentals
Austin, Texas-based RVshare, a peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, reports that its bookings have nearly tripled since last year and are…
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Marathon Coach Hiring Due to Demand
Coburg, Ore.-based Marathon Coach says it plans to hire “a substantial number” of new employees at its Oregon manufacturing facility,…
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Economists Alarmed at Drop in Prices
U.S. consumer prices declined for the second-straight month in April, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Tuesday. Prices fell…
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Outdoor Industry Letter to Senate Leadership
With the U.S. Senate poised to vote on the Great American Outdoors Act (s. 3422) within a matter of days,…
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THOR CEO Makes Appearance on ‘Mad Money’
Thor Industries CEO Bob Martin told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday that the coronavirus pandemic has helped highlight the benefits…
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ESCAPE Homes Debuts its Florida Community
Rice Lake, Wisc.-based ESCAPE Homes, a pioneer of the “tiny home” movement, debuts its ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village project this month. “This…
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Armstrong Flooring Signs Distribution Deal with UFP Industries
Lancaster, Penn.-based Armstrong Flooring announces a national distribution partnership with Grand Rapids, Mich.-based UFP Industries, which will market its flooring…
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ORR Survey: The Specter of COVID-19 Still Looms Large
An updated Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) member survey, in partnership with the Oregon State University Outdoor Recreation Economy Initiative, finds…
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Duo Form Backs Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Edwardsburg, Mich.‐based Duo Form says it is now a proud supporter of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a New York…
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REDARC Releases More Vehicle-Specific Harnesses & Accessories for the Tow-Pro Range
Brake controller installations on new vehicles are becoming more complex with limited space. REDARC now has the full suite of…
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Kevin Crowder Joins Equalizer Systems
Elkhart, Ind.-based Equalizer Systems, a division of Days Corp., announces the hiring of Kevin Crowder as outside sales representative. Crowder…
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US Equity Advantage Teams with MenuSys
US Equity Advantage (USEA) is now integrated into the MenuSys LLC web-based selling platform that provides an income development solution,…
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Lazydays Signs Deal with Motility
Tampa, Fla.-based Lazydays has reached a long-term strategic agreement with Orlando, Fla.-based Motility Software Solutions, a provider of software geared…
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Votes Coming Soon for GAOA
Chris Bornemann, director of federal affairs for the RV Industry Association, is keeping a close eye on the nation’s capital…
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NPS Yamaha Signs Exclusive Generator Deal with Forest River
Forest River RV products will be the exclusive carrier for a new, next-generation NPS Yamaha onboard inverter generator, the two…
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Four RV Stocks to Tap the Boom
Zack’s Equity Research wrote a lengthy piece for Yahoo Finance that talked about the RV industry in general and then…
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THOR Reports Profit for Q3
Despite facing what president and CEO Bob Martin called “unexpected and difficult” hurdles during the recent quarter, Elkhart, Ind.-based THOR…
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REV Group Reports Q2 Loss
Milwaukee-based REV Group says its income fell during the second quarter, due in part to the disruptions caused by COVID-19.…
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House Introduces Great American Outdoors Act
Rep. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey joined with a bipartisan group of members late last week to introduce the Great…
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TMC, Forest River Among NHTSA Recalls
The National Highway Transportation Safety Association announces recalls affecting several RV builders. Thor Motor Coach has issued three separate recalls.…
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Tiffin Motorhomes: ‘No Giveaways Here’
Alabama-based Tiffin Motorhomes said it is not associated with a Facebook post promising to give away a luxury motorhome. The…
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RVIA Notes from Recent ‘Back to Camping’ Discussion
The RV Industry Association monitored a recent “Back to Camping” discussion and posted this report on its website. “The industry…
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SBA and Treasury Release PPP Statement
SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today following the enactment of…
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Bennett’s Sees Upsurge During Pandemic
Almost 50 years ago, Wayne Bennett made extra money by repairing campers at the house on six acres where he…
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Video: Mercedes Sprinter Turns 25
Mercedes-Benz is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis this year. First popularized as a light commercial transport…
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