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Jellystone to Hold Workshop for Prospective Owners
Current and aspiring campground operators will soon have a chance to explore the feasibility of owning and operating their own…
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Housing Market May See Significant Slowdown
The U.S. housing market – particularly in areas like Seattle, Silicon Valley and Austin, Texas – appears to be headed…
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Gallery: Winnebago’s 2018 National Rally
Winnebago recently held its 2018 Grand National Rally, celebrating 60 years of manufacturing RVs in Forest City, Iowa.
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Airstream Launches the Basecamp X-package
Airstream has introduced the all-new Basecamp X-package, which includes new premium features that increase departure angle and durability for more…
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Sigma Switches Founder Daniel Rothbauer Dies at 77
Daniel A. Rothbauer, 77, of South Bend, Ind., passed away Tuesday, July 24, at Memorial Hospital. This story appeared in…
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RVX Preview Held in Salt Lake City
This week, the RV Industry Association’s events team hosted its first-ever RVX Exhibitor Academy in Salt Lake City, Utah, where more than…
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Star brite Acquires Snappy Marine
Star brite, a subsidiary of Ocean Bio-Chem, has announced the acquisition of Snappy Marine, a leading distributor of teak care…
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NAFTA Changes May be Finalized in August
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said it’s possible NAFTA partners will reach a tentative agreement next month to revamp the…
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Trends: Go RVing Catches Up with the Soulful RV Family
Editor’s Note: This Q&A appeared on the RV Industry Association website. Photos courtesy of Go RVing. Go RVing has built relationships…
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Patrick Reports RV-based Revenue Increased by 41 Percent
Patrick Industries has reported its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended July 1. Net sales for the…
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RV Tech Institute to Beta Test Curriculum in November
A flurry of planning and activity has taken place since the RV Industry Association board of directors approved and the…
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LKQ has Record Revenue for Second Quarter
LKQ Corp., parent company of Keystone Automotive, which owns RV parts and accessories distributor NTP-Stag, reported record revenue for the…
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Cummins Plant Celebrates Two Millionth Engine
Cummins has produced its 2 millionth engine at its Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) in Jamestown, N.Y. JEP remains one of the…
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Norcold Offers Manufacturer Rebate on Fridges
Earlier this year, Norcold introduced the new Polar Series of RV refrigerators, which employs state-of-the-art technology. Now Norcold is offering…
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Ally Financial Reports Q2 Results
Ally Financial recently reported its second quarter results showing that the net financing revenue was $1 billion, which is up…
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Rec Growth Discussed with USDA Leaders
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) leaders recently met with U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Steven Censky to discuss the essential…
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CTEK Debuts the Lithium US Charger
CTEK recently introduced the Lithium US charger – an advanced microprocessor-controlled charger specially designed to recharge and maintain lithium-iron phosphate…
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Huntington Bancshares RV Financing Grows
Huntington Bancshares Inc. reported net income for the 2018 second quarter of $355 million, an increase of 31 percent from the…
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Trump’s Letter to Mexico Urges for Renegotiation
Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday released a one-page letter from Donald Trump in which the U.S. president…
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CURT to Expand Hitch Production, Shift Operations
CURT is expanding its hitch manufacturing capacity in Eau Claire, Wis., and consolidating Eau Claire and Philippines electrical manufacturing operations…
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Winnebago CEO to Make Facebook Live Appearance
As Winnebago celebrates their 60th Anniversary, the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA) will hold an exclusive interview with Mike…
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Winegard’s New Auto-Acquire Satellite is Out Now
Winegard begins shipping the Carryout G3, DirecTV, auto-acquire satellite antenna. The sleek and lightweight design, and increased signal strength, makes…
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Covercraft Names Henson as VP of Finance
Covercraft Industries has announced Donna Henson as VP of finance. Previously, Henson operated as the company’s controller from 2013 to 2017.…
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Tuffy Debuts New Underseat Lockbox
Tuffy Security Products has introduced a high security lockbox created to fit under the rear bench seat of 2015 to…
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RVDA of Alberta Golf Event Registration Date Moves
The RVDA of Alberta has extended the registration for its 31st Annual Golf Tournament to Aug. 1. The tournament takes…
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Walorski: Tariff Exclusion Process Is Broken
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) recently renewed calls for the Commerce Department to fix the broken exclusion process for steel and aluminum…
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Indiana Unemployment at 3.3 Percent
Indiana’s unemployment rate stood at 3.3 percent for June and remains lower than the national rate of 4 percent, according…
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Powerboat Registrations Increase
The National Marine Manufacturers Association has reported that its preliminary data shows that new powerboat registrations were up 3 percent…
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Canada Conflicted on How to Respond to Tariffs
Canada fired back at Donald Trump’s metals tariffs with dollar-for-dollar retaliation. For autos, it might not be so simple. This…
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Gallery: Newmar Goes to Washington
President Donald Trump and Vice President Michael Pence were among the politicians touring the Newmar RV parked outside of the…
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June RV Shipments Decrease By 11 Percent
The RV Industry Association has released its June survey of manufacturers which found that RV wholesale shipments finished at 41,990…
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Universal Trailer Sells Cargo Group Division
Universal Trailer will sell its Cargo Group Division (UTCCG) made up of the Haulmark, Wells Cargo, and UltraLav trailer brands…
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Crane’s Second Quarter Sales Increase 21 Percent
Crane Co. has reported second quarter sales for 2018 were a record $851 million, an increase of 21 percent compared…
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Gulf Stream BT Cruiser Gets Two Paint Options
Gulf Stream Coach has introduced two optional exterior paint schemes to its Gulf Stream Coach BT Cruiser. “Many former owners…
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Three Companies Team Up for Water Purification
W.S. Darley, a leader in firefighting equipment and pumps, Ozotech, a manufacturer of activated oxygen/ozone generating equipment, and No Dirty…
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Superior Industries Finds Interim Finance Handler
Superior Industries International, an aluminum wheel supplier for OEMs and the European aftermarket, recently appointed Michael R. Elia to be…
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Elkhart County Leaders Eye Continued Growth
Community and business leaders discussed Elkhart County’s economic strength and their plans to maintain growth for the community at a…
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Regency RV Partners with Leo’s Vacation Center
Regency RV has added Leo’s Vacation Center in Gambrills, Md., to its roster of dealers selling its 2019 Xalta Class B.…
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Community: Brown & Brown Cofounder Pledges $15 Million to NYC Park
J. Hyatt Brown, of Brown & Brown, and his wife, Cici, are hoping to reverse New York City’s Riverfront Park…
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Gallery: Tearstock 2018
Liberty Outdoors recently held its 2018 Tearstock show at Mackinaw Mill Creek Campground in Michigan. As one of northern Michigans…
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Camping World Opens Fifth Erehwon Mountain Outfitter Store
Erehwon Mountain Outfitter, a Midwest specialty outdoor retailer, is opening its fifth store and largest facility at 1209 E. Golf…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Thor, Triple E, and More
Forest River is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Prime Time recreational trailers. The stove is not isolated from the furnace…
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Kentucky’s Bluegrass RV to Open Three Weeks
Bluegrass RV has been selling new travel trailers even though the dealership’s official opening is three weeks away. The dealership…
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NATDA Reveals Trade Show Lineup
The speakers at the 2018 NATDA Trade Show & Convention will provide detailed and thorough information that any dealership can…
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Transfer Flow Unveils New Fuel Tank System
Transfer Flow recently introduced a 40-gallon in-bed auxiliary fuel tank system for the 2018 diesel Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon.…
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Vegas Expo Discounts End on Aug. 31
RV Dealers Association dealer members who register by Aug. 31 for the 2018 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will save over $300…
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Automakers’ Q2 Results to Foreshadow Tariff Strife
When Detroit’s automakers report earnings on Wednesday, they are likely to highlight escalating tariffs and use the opportunity to warn…
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Meet New Freightliner CEO Jeff Sather
In January, Daimler Trucks North America appointed Jeff Sather as the new CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. After six…
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Newmar to Display at the White House
On Monday, July 23, Newmar will join President Donald J. Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, members of the Administration and…
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No Dirty Water on Hand at Denver Show
No Dirty Water, a leader in portable activated oxygen/ozone-based water purification systems, today announced the introduction of the “Feelin’ Good”…
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Webinar Covers Background Check Compliance
As many as 96 percent of employers do at least one background check. Yet, with ban the box and the…
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Ochs: No Domestic Replacement For Lauan
Since October 2015, the loss of Generalize System of Preferences (GSP) eligibility has cost the RV industry more than $1…
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Walorski to Debate Challenger
For the first time ever, incumbent Republican Rep. Jackie Walorski has agreed to debate her Democratic opponent on television. In…
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African-American RVers Share Love for ‘Glamping’
The Texas Sojourners played country music on colorful floats. The Steel City Cruisers rode orange golf carts with signs celebrating…
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Wildhood Paying Off
Go RVing Canada’s 2018 “Wildhood” campaign is getting noticed, according to a quarterly report from RVDA of Canada. During the…
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Priority One Honors Long-Timers
Priority One Financial Services congratulates Nicole Armstrong and Gary Rademaker for 10 years with the company. Armstrong, vice president of…
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‘Today’ on the Road in an RV
RVs will be featured on NBC’s The Today Show on July 23 and 24 when Al Roker and Craig Melvin…
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NADA Releases Market Insights for Second Quarter
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) recently released RV market insights for the second quarter of 2018. Scroll down for…
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NeXus RV Hires Industry Veteran Mike Peterson
NeXus RV has hired Mike Peterson as VP of sales for its Class A division where he will be responsible…
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Photos: La Mesa RV’s Grand Opening
La Mesa RV recently celebrated the grand opening of its 130,000-square-foot showroom in West Sacramento, Calif., on July 13. The…
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RV Scholarship Deadline Extended Through August
The deadline to apply for the Mike Molino RV Learning Center College Scholarship has been extended to Friday, Aug. 17.…
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RV Trip-Planner Harvest Hosts Gets New Owner
https://youtu.be/ZPI73EqlXjQ Harvest Hosts, a network of overnight experiences for RV travelers in North America has announced Joel Holland as its…
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Survey: Canadian Campers Hard Sell for Peer-to-Peer RV Rentals
More than 6 million new North American households have adopted the camping lifestyle since 2014, with the number of campers…
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KOA Makes Top 25 Tech Businesses in Montana
Kampgrounds of America, based in Billings, Mont., has been named one of the top 25 tech businesses in the state…
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Outdoor Rec Committee Holds Inaugural Meeting
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) welcomed key outcomes from yesterday’s inaugural meeting of the Interior Department’s “Made in America” Outdoor…
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Dometic Sees a 33 Percent Increase in Net Sales
Dometic recently reported its second quarter 2018 results showing total net sales of SEK $5.2 billion, an increase of 33…
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New Forest River Division Adds 325 Jobs
A new division of RV manufacturer Forest River, called East to West and North to South Inc., is setting up…
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Spartan Motors Gets New VP of Aftermarket
Spartan Motors has announced that Kurt Beyer has joined as the VP of aftermarket, which includes functions such as aftermarket parts sales…
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Black Book: Towable Values Hit All-Time High
Black Book recently released a report showing that the average selling price for motorized RV units was $45,566, which is down…
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Dicor Names New Division General Manager
Dicor Corp., a division of Airxcel, has appointed Craig Weddle as MCD and United Shade general manager. Weddle was previously…
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WinStar Casino, Resort Partners with Fun Town RV
Texas-based Fun Town RV is set to build upon the patron RV experience at WinStar World Casino and Resort thanks…
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Boyd Group Opens New Collision Repair Center
The Boyd Group recently opened a collision repair center in Elkhart, Ind. The center previously operated as Duncan RV Repair.…
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Regency RV Adds Two New Jersey Locations to Network
Regency RV has added Dylan’s RV Center in Sewell, N.J., to its roster of dealers selling its new Xalta Class B…
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Community: Keystone RV to Show Variety of RV Jobs to Boys & Girls Club in Goshen, Ind.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County announced that Thor Industries and its subsidiaries will present a series of four…
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Entegra Rolls Out Reatta Luxury Diesel at FMCA
Entegra Coach recently unveiled the Reatta, the newest addition to its luxury rear engine diesel product offering, at the Family…
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RV Care and Priority RV Networks Reach 194 Dealers
RV Care and Priority RV Networks have expanded to 194 dealers in North America. RV Care’s Derek Paterson and George…
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N.C. Bandits Nab Items from Youngbloods RV
Two North Carolina men face a long list of charges after a report of suspicious activity at a truck dealership…
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RV Crashes May Land Goodyear $105 Million Fine
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. could face a $105 million fine if it failed to properly report crashes to federal…
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Independent Director Joins Spartan Motors’ Board
Spartan Motors has appointed Jeri L. Isbell to the company’s board of directors, effective July 13. Isbell was also appointed to the board’s…
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Court Rules Jayco Could Forgo RV Buyer’s Repairs
Even though the buyer of the RV described it as a “jalopy,” the 7th Circuit of Appeals in Indiana found the…
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OnCommand Connection Integrates Fleetsoft Solution
OnCommand Connection Advanced Remote Diagnostics has been integrated with the software of Fleetsoft, a provider of fleet maintenance and inventory management…
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Zinke Enlists New Advisory Committee
U.S. Department of the Interior Sec. Ryan Zinke recently proclaimed that “Recreation is Back” in a video and is now…
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Reservations Open for 2018 RV HoF Dinner
There’s still time to make reservation for the RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Annual Induction Dinner celebrating the Class of 2018…
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Boom Times for Noteboom RV
Look through a list of the top RV dealerships in the nation and many share one thing in common: They’re…
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Beijing RV Show Reports 89 Percent Satisfaction Rating from Vendors
With 700 exhibitors showcasing 450 vehicles on 376,700 square feet of exhibit space to 22,193 visitors from 20 countries, the…
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Wells Fargo Income Declines in Its Second Quarter
Wells Fargo & Co. recently reported a net income of $5.2 billion for second quarter 2018, compared with $5.9 billion for second quarter…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for REV Group and Grand Design
Grand Design RV is recalling certain 2018 to 2019 Grand Design Solitude fifth wheel trailers. The liquid propane (LP) gas…
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Forest River Factory Approved for Tax Phase-In
The Elkhart County Council gave initial approval Saturday to a tax phase-in for a $6 million RV factory being built in…
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Webinar to Explore Trust and Influence
KPA’s HR expert Christina Johnson will hold a free webinar entitled “How HR Can Build Trust & Influence in an…
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Fourth of July Sets New Record at KOA
The 2018 Fourth of July Holiday results at Kampgrounds of America locations were up slightly from the previous record-setting year…
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Pascua Yaqui Tribe Breaks Ground for RV Park
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe and Casino Del Sol officially broke ground on July 12 for an extensive hospitality project, which includes a new…
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Cummins CEO Laments Tariffs and Job Loss
As a potential trade war looms over recently-imposed tariffs on China, Indiana businesses are expressing concern about the fallout. It…
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Multiple Countries to Testify Against Trump Admin
The European Union, Japan, Canada, Mexico, along with automotive trade groups, Volkswagen AG, and the UAW are among those scheduled…
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American Family RV Adds Virginia Location
American Family RV, with locations in Chesapeake and Salem, Va., has completed development of its third location in the state…
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Roadmaster Launches FitMaster Towing Sales Tool
Roadmaster recently released a new, web-based interactive sales tool called FitMaster. “FitMaster is a visual representation of all the towing…
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ADP to Host Employee Life Cycle Webinar
ADP will host a webinar to help employers keep up with current legislative activity surrounding recruitment and human capital management.…
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uCamp18 Rally Kicks Off July 16
Hundreds of teardrop camper enthusiasts will gather in the heart of Ohio’s Amish County for uCamp18 from July 16 to 21.…
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General RV Breaks Ground on Superstore
General RV Center will break ground on a new superstore on Dixie Highway near Clarkston in Springfield Township, Mich., at…
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Active RV Upholstery Center Expands Product Lines
Active RV Upholstery Center in Yuma, Ariz., has expanded its RV product lines. The company now offers a high-quality furniture…
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Two More Congress Members Sponsor Rec Act
Last month on Advocacy Day, RV industry executives met with their Members of Congress and asked them to co-sponsor the Recreation…
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