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Canadian Consul Comartin Discusses Tariffs, RVs
U.S. tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel has a negative impact on both countries and clashes with the history of…
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Tiffin Adds Aqua-Hot Hydronic Heating to Allegro
Tiffin Motorhomes recently debuted its much-awaited 2019 Allegro RED loaded with a host of upgraded features, including Aqua-Hot Heating Systems’…
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RV Nomads Release Two Free Resources
Full-time RV nomad Tara Sage, 43, and her partner Carl and their dog Cosmo, recently released two free resources to…
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Blog: 3 Dealership Follow-Up Strategies to Increase Sales
As we already know in the RV industry, the purchase cycle can be longer than other outdoor recreational products. 198…
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Keystone RV Opens New Secondary PDI Building
Keystone RV recently opened the doors on a secondary pre-delivery inspection facility on its Goshen, Ind., campus. The 23,060-square-foot building…
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VIDEO: Rapido Closes Erwin Hymer Deal, Posts Jobs
Roadtrek is now accepting job applications, just two months after 800 people were laid off and the RV business went…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Keystone, TMC, and More
Keystone RV is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Summerland trailers, models 1800BH, 1760BH, 1750RD. These trailers have single propane bottle brackets…
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Future of South Bend-Elkhart Gets $42M Funding
A $42.4 million grant from Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment will create an initiative focused on cutting-edge research, technologies, innovation and jobs…
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Brunswick Reports Q1 Net Sales of $1 Billion
Brunswick Corp. reported GAAP net sales of $1.05 billion, an 8.7 percent increase over the first quarter of 2018. This…
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Hughes Autoformers Appoints Derema Group as Rep
Derema Group, a national sales and marketing agency, has announced that Hughes Autoformers appointed Derema as its national sales representatives.…
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Bob Parish to Be Recognized at D.C. Gala
The RV Industry Association’s Chairman’s Dinner and Gala will be held during RVs Move America Week at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June…
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Community: CWRV Transport Grows Support for Care Camps
CWRV Transport of Elkhart, Ind., has always been a huge supporter of Care Camps. In 2018, they organized local professional…
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March Wholesale Shipments Decline 26% Compared to 2018
The RV Industry Association’s March survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 38,015 wholesale shipments,…
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TradeWinds RV to Hold Grand Opening May 13
TradeWinds RV Center in Clio, Mich., has announced its ribbon-cutting ceremony for its grand opening of its newly renovated and expanded dealership…
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ZG3 Expedites RV Windshield Replacement System
If all goes well, ZG3 Technology soon will be in operation far beyond Washington, Ill. This story by Steve Stein…
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IDS, Kenect Partner to Streamline Customer Texting
Integrated Dealer Systems, an RV and marine dealership software provider, has integrated with Kenect, a business texting platform that allows…
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Reyco Granning Unveils EV Suspension
Reyco Granning Electric Vehicle Solutions (RGevs) has announced the availability of a new drive axle air suspension for the commercial…
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ITC Releases Report on Effect of USMCA Agreement
Automakers are projected to sell 140,000 fewer cars per year under the proposed U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement according to a report…
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RVIA Releases New Uniform Plan Approval Standard
The RV Industry Association’s standards department has released a revised version of the American National Standards Institute Uniform Plan Approval-1…
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ORVDA Reveals New Logo and Website
In support of a new strategic plan, the Ontario RV Dealers Association has introduced a new brand identity and association…
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TACO Spring Meeting Concludes with Focus on Wi-Fi and Reservation Software
The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) provided educational sessions on marketing, customer service, pricing, propane and front desk management…
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The Leadership Factories, Part 2
Editor’s note: The CEOs of the two largest RV manufacturers in the U.S. – Thor’s Bob Martin and Forest River’s…
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Keystone RV Reveals 2020 Décor for Raptor and Carbon
Keystone RV recently unveiled the new décor for the 2020 Raptor and Carbon. “After monitoring our social media feeds and…
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Despite Positive Q1, Patrick Industries’ RV Segment Staggers
Patrick Industries has reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31. Net sales for the first quarter of…
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Allison Transmission Makes $132M EV Acquisition
Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission Holdings, in two separate deals announced Tuesday, has acquired the electric vehicle systems division of Troy, Mich.-based AxleTech…
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NTP-STAG Parent Company LKQ Sees 14% Increase in Q1
LKQ Corp. has reported record revenue for the first quarter of 2019 of $3.1 billion, an increase of 14% as…
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Keystone Recognized by Clean Air Award Partners
Keystone RV was one of four recipients recognized this week for their efforts to clean up the air in the…
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Central Jersey RV Show & Food Drive Begins May 3
The annual Central Jersey RV Show and Food Drive celebrates its 28th year and expects to break last year’s record…
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Daimler NA CEO Declares Path to Zero-Emission, Plans 50 More Electric Trucks for 2019
Roger Nielsen, president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), declared battery-electric vehicles as the solution to achieve emissions-free…
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Dealer Spike Details New Deals for NATDA Members
Dealer Spike has released details on exclusive deals for active members of the North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA). “On…
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TACO Executive Addresses Theft of Service at Parks
The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) has spent many years working to amend existing state laws to make it…
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How to Upgrade Your Patio Space
One thing almost all RVers have in common is that they enjoy spending time outdoors. Having a dedicated patio space…
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Driver Shortage Creates Hurdles for Fast-Growing Meyer Distributing
Double-digit company growth has influenced a furious hiring streak for delivery truck drivers by Meyer Distributing. The distributor has filled 20…
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KOA Annual Report Finds Growth Surge in Diversity
Kampgrounds of America recently released its 2019 Camping Report, showing that more than 7.2 million households in the U.S. have…
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Pacific Coachworks to Offer GlowStep Revolution
The GlowStep Revolution by Torklift will now be an option on luxury toy haulers manufactured by Pacific Coachworks. This RV…
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Horizon Global Sets New Shareholder Initiatives
Horizon Global’s board of directors has unanimously approved an amendment to its amended and restated certificate of incorporation to immediately…
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Pismo Coast Preps for Vintage Trailer Rally in May
One of the largest vintage trailer rallies in the country is set to take place May 16-19 at Pismo Coast Village RV…
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Boat Registrations Dip in March
Ski and wake boat registrations were up 8.7 percent in March, compared with March 2018. It was the only segment…
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How Government Regulations Changed the World of Manufacturing
Editor’s Note: To read more in this series on by Mike Keller, click here and here. Growing up in a…
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RVIA Names RVX Task Force Members, Reveals Show Numbers
An RV Industry Association member task force has been identified and selected by Chairman Garry Enyart, to explore a path…
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RV Values Rise at Auctions Across All Segments
Black Book recently reported that the average selling price for motorized units was $42,768, which is up $922 (2.2%) from the…
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Michigan Dealer Jon Caswell Dies at 77
Jon Frederick Caswell, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on April 18 surrounded by his loving and devoted family…
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Permatex Moves Headquarters to Solon, Ohio
Permatex, a leader in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has moved its business operations recently from Hartford, Conn.,…
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Sunshine State RVs Adds Winnebago Motorhome Line
Sunshine State RVs has added Winnebago Class B motorhomes to its lineup. “Sunshine State RVs is extremely pleased to be…
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700Credit Integrates with AppOne Dealer Portal
700Credit has announced that AppOne has integrated 700Credit’s credit and compliance platform within the AppOne Dealer Portal, which connects dealers…
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RV Park Proposed for South Kitsap, Wash.
Agile Living of Orting, Wash., announced that it is planning a 105-space RV park on Bethel Road just outside Port…
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Wisconsin Jellystone Finishes First Expansion Plan
The Jellystone Park location in Caledonia, Wis., is preparing for the upcoming summer camping season with 50 new glamping cabins,…
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How Texting Saves Time in Service and Parts Departments
When it comes to RV transactions, most customers make one or two major purchases from a dealership. What keeps them…
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RV PRO Announces New Theme for July Issue
RV PRO is proud to announce that the theme for the July 2019 issue is: All in the Family. No, this…
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Jayco’s COO Departs, Bontrager Steps Back In
Jayco has announced that Derald Bontrager, president and CEO of Jayco and its divisions, will be stepping back into managing…
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Lance Camper Names Richard’s Boat Center as ‘Top Overall Dealer’
Lancaster, Calif.-based Lance Camper Mfg. has announced its top dealer award results for the 2018 season. Results are based on…
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Officials Suspect Arson for Bob Hurley RV Fire
It was a fire wall that could be seen for miles, getting the attention of Sergeant Joe Gamboa in Tulsa,…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Forest River and Others
Forest River is recalling certain 2018 to 2019 Orion Class C, Freelander Class C, and Leprechaun Class C motorhomes, Rockport…
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Go RVing Seeks Participants for Experiential Outreach
Go RVing’s experiential outreach continues to select events where the RV industry connects and can reach new audiences across the…
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Registration Open for Hall of Fame Induction
The celebration of RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019 will be held Aug. 5 at the Northern Indiana Event…
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Pilot Sleeve Beats Competitors in Independent Test
Pilot Sleeve Polyamide wheel centering sleeves recently surpassed competitive products in an independent test of wheel centering devices for commercial…
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TACO’s Annual Spring Meeting Kicks Off Tomorrow
The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) plans to hold its annual Spring Meeting Tuesday through Thursday at the Lake…
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CNN’s Michael Smerconish to Address RV Industry
Nationally-syndicated radio host, CNN host, newspaper columnist and New York Times Best-Selling Author, Michael Smerconish, will address the RV industry…
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Camco Acquires Assets of Trac Outdoor
Camco Mfg. has acquired assets of Trac Outdoor, a manufacturer of marine outdoor products including popular brands, such as Crooked…
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Optronics Unveils Decontaminating LED Lamps
Optronics International, a manufacturer and supplier of LED vehicle lighting, has unveiled its new LED-based Purilite Light-Shield decontaminating light. It will…
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Fourth Annual NHTSA Seminar Kicks Off May 1
Registration is closing in less than ten days for the RV Industry Association’s Fourth Annual National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Seminar.…
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Iron Edison Releases New Lithium Battery Line
Iron Edison recently introduced a new lithium battery for solar, the 4LiFe Lithium Ion Battery. The 4LiFe Lithium Battery can…
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BOSS Audio Systems Launches Two New Subwoofers
BOSS Audio Systems has launched two new slim-fit powered subwoofers. Now shipping, the 400/800-watt, 8-inch BAB8 (MSRP $119.99), and the…
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RV HOF Starts 22,000-square-foot Expansion
Earth movers are on site at the RV Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Ind., to mark the start of the…
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Torklift Partners with Genesis Supreme RV
Torklift International is partnering with Genesis Supreme RV, a California-based toy hauler manufacturer, who is offering the GlowStep Revolution on…
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NERVDA to Host Regional Meeting for RV Women’s Alliance
NERVDA recently announced that it will soon plan a regional meeting for the RV Women’s Alliance slated for May. NERVDA…
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National Trailer Safety Week Begins June 2
The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) is gearing up for its second annual National Trailer Safety Week (TSW) to…
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Avalon RV Center to Give Away Forest River RV
Avalon RV Center has released its annual RV Giveaway Contest online. The winner receives a 2019 Forest River Salem Cruise…
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ADESA Parent Company Receives New Proposition
Activist investor Starboard Value has built a new position in KAR Auction Services, parent company of ADESA. The company believes…
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Community: Family RV Group Distributes Make-A-Wish Campers
Family RV Group has combined forces with Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, and has presented campers to three families this past January and…
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Community: REV Group Builds ‘Survive Alive House’
REV Recreation Group recently completed a custom RV for the Milwaukee Fire Department. The custom RV is a first of…
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Mericle of Miracles
“Location, location, location,” at least among dealers in the RV industry, often translates to “freeway, freeway, freeway.” Yet one Colorado…
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Lippert Elevates Faludy to Vice President
Lippert Components on Tuesday promoted Tom Faludy to vice president of global growth and strategic development. Faludy has served as…
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ASA Brings iN∙Command to Pacific Coachworks
ASA Electronics is bringing the control and convenience of iN?Command Control Systems to Pacific Coachworks fifth wheels. iN∙Command with Global…
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Maxxair Introduces SkyMaxx
Maxxair, an Airxcel brand, introduced SkyMaxx, a new innovative skylight available in two sizes, designed to offer daylight and fresh…
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NTP-STAG Welcomes Harold Import Co.
NTP-STAG welcomes Harold Import Co., a leading wholesale commercial culinary supplier, to its accessories category. Harold Import Co. has been…
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RV SnapPad Adds to Product Catalog
Origen RV Accessories has added the new SnapPad BF Product line, designed to work with Bigfoot Hydraulic leveling systems. The…
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Four Booths Left for Open House
RV/MH Hall of Fame Foundation President Darryl Searer said he has been pleased with the response to the Hall’s upcoming…
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Heartland Brands Earn DSI Distinction
Offering affirmation of Heartland Recreation Vehicles’ commitment to overall quality and customer service, the Elkhart, Ind.,-based firm garnered Dealer Satisfaction…
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Tents for Troops Outfits Trailers
More Tents for Troops Loaner RVs are on the way to RV parks and campgrounds and Airstream Adventures Northwest has…
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FacTOURy Summit June 17-18 in Elkhart
The Indiana Manufactured Housing Association and the RV/MH Hall of Fame, in Elkhart, Ind., have scheduled the newly rebranded MH…
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Job Posting Webinar is April 25
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern Time…
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4 Ways Call Coaching Will Improve Your Dealership
In your business, employees who answer inbound phone calls are a key part of your sales team – they are…
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Rapido Signs Binding Letter of Intent to Acquire Roadtrek
Rapido Group, owner of the Westfalia brand, has signed a binding letter of intent to acquire substantially all of the…
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Elkhart RV Parts Suppliers Merge
RV industry suppliers American Technology Components and KIB Electronics, both of Elkhart, have announced their merger. Former ATC owner Steve…
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Hellwig Hires Vern Kaufman as Manager
Hellwig Suspension Products, a manufacturer of towing, hauling and performance suspension products, announced that Vern Kaufman will join the Hellwig…
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NATDA Buyer’s Guide Now Available
The 2019 NATDA Trailer Buyer’s Guide is now live at www.natda.org/buyersguide/9. The online directory features industry-leading manufacturers’ contact information, trailer…
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MARVAC Seeks Board Nominations
The MARVAC Board of Directors nominations are now up for consideration. Nominations will be accepted in writing until Wednesday, May…
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Sipe Honored for CalARVC Service
Debbie Sipe, the longtime executive director of California Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds and CEO of Camp California! Marketing,…
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Minn. Welcomes New Trailer Business
Rural Pine River, Minn., has added another travel trailer based business to the local economy with the introduction of Micah…
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Wells Fargo CDF Marks Canada Anniversary
Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance is celebrating its 50th anniversary of providing inventory financing in Canada. Based in Mississauga, CDF…
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Level 5 Acquires Website Solution CellTuck
Level 5 has acquired website solution provider CellTuck. A sale price was not disclosed. CellTuck’s expertise in the web space…
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Fun Town Hosts AT&T Stadium Show
The Nation’s biggest RV Party is at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, from April 19 to 21. There will be…
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REV Sells Texas Service Center
REV Recreation Group, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of emergency and recreational vehicles, has sold a 58,736-square-foot service center in Alvarado, Texas,…
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Spartan to Debut Strobes-R-Us Brand
Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services, a business unit of Spartan Motors, that goes to market under the Utilimaster, Spartan Upfit…
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Webinar Covers Spring Cleaning at Work
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 2 p.m. Monday, Apr…
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Jayco Companies Face Recalls
Jayco and its Entegra and Highland Ridge divisions have been hit by a number of recalls this week, according to…
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RV Industry Earns Innovation Awards
Several companies and individuals were honored with Innovation Awards during last week’s IDEA Week in the South Bend-Elkhart area, according…
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Wells Fargo Honored for Canada Work
Last week, RVDA of Canada helped celebrate Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance’s 50th anniversary kick-off celebration in Vancouver, B.C. RVDA…
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Town Contributes for ‘Comfort RV’
Dozens came together at Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova, Calif., on Saturday to raise money for a comfort RV.…
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