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Reuters: Report Shows Surprising October Boost in Private Payrolls
U.S. private payrolls increased more than expected in October, offering more evidence of labor market resilience and suggesting that the…
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LCI Industries’ Income Reflects Cutbacks in RV Manufacturing
LCI Industries, parent company of Lippert, said its net sales were slightly off in the third quarter as compared to…
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F&I Provider Titan Warranty Administration Announces Public Launch
Titan Warranty Administration, an all-digital warranty and service contract provider in the franchised auto, independent auto dealer and RV dealer…
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LCI Chief Financial Officer Resigns
LCI Industries, parent company of Lippert, announced that Brian Hall, LCI Industries’ executive vice president and chief financial officer, notified…
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Priority One Launches Park Model Financing Program
Priority One Financial Services, a full-service finance company serving RV, trailer and marine dealers with business-ready finance and insurance solutions,…
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RVIA Issues Guidance on California’s Small Off-Road Engine Regulation
New regulations taking effect in California next year instigated by the California Air Resources Board will affect RVers’ generators to…
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EcoFlow’s Power Kits Showcased at SEMA
EcoFlow, an eco-friendly energy solutions company, announced that it is attending the SEMA Show 2022, featuring the world’s first highly…
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Blog: The Crucial Relationship Between Marketing Efforts and the Sales Cycle
We’re nearing that time of year when it feels like every automotive company is running a holiday special – and…
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Jayco Launches New Solar Power Packages
Jayco announced the launch of its comprehensive line of solar power system packages it said is designed to fit the…
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Aliner Honored by Local Business Publications
Pennsylvania-based Aliner has announced two regional awards it has received from business organizations in the Keystone State. The Business Times…
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Multiple RVs Featured on NHTSA Weekly Recall List
This week’s vehicular recall list is out from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the RV industry had several…
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RVIA Emerging Leaders Coalition Touts RVDA Con/Expo Happy Hour
RV Industry Association’s Emerging Leaders Coalition Hosting Networking Happy Hour The RV Industry Association’s Emerging Leaders Coalition is having a…
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Yakima Partners With Meyer Distributing
Yakima cargo and gear management products will now be available through Meyer Distributing’s network of retailers, the companies announced. The…
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Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show Returns Jan. 22-29
With roughly 150,000 RVers from all over the U.S. and Canada expected, the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV show will…
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The Shyft Group Reports Increase in Sales, Slight Downturn in Profits
The Shyft Group, which makes RV chassis along with chassis, truck bodies and aftermarket parts for other types of commercial…
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Gulf Stream Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Open House Week
RV manufacturer Gulf Stream Coach bills itself as the largest independent, family-owned RV manufacturer, and that’s quite a feat –…
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Motorhome Market Will Hit $218.9B by 2026, Research Group Says
The global research firm ResearchAndMarkets said it expects the motorhome market to grow to $218.9 billion by 2026, up from…
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Muscle Car Camper or RV that Hauls (Blank)? You Decide
In keeping with what seems to be a retro theme this pre-Halloween weekend, Auto Evolution presents what may have been…
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Classic in the Front, Party in the Back
This article originally appeared in RV PRO’s sister publication, THE SHOP. As a kid, I grew up taking family vacations…
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Black Book: Wholesale Values Increase as New Shipments Decline
With production cutbacks at OEMs across the board, fewer new shipments mean that wholesale auction prices are rising, according to…
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Thetford to Shutter Two Ohio Norcold Plants
Thetford, which makes RV and marine toilets and sanitation solutions, together with Norcold, makers of RV refrigerators, make up Thetford…
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NTP-STAG’s Parent Reports Revenue Drop in Q3
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, reported revenue of $3.1 billion during the third quarter, a decrease of 5.9% compared…
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Patrick Industries Posts Solid Q3 Results Despite RV Numbers
Patrick Industries reported net sales of $1.1 billion in the third quarter, a 5% increase over the same period of…
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THOR Releases 2022 Sustainability Report
THOR Industries has published its fifth annual sustainability report detailing the company’s industry-leading sustainability efforts for FY2022 across its global…
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Brinkley RV Names New Director of Marketing
Brinkley RV, a manufacturer of fifth wheels and travel trailers that was founded by five industry veterans, announced Jerimiah Borkowski…
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Cleer Vision Produces New Instructional Video Series
Cleer Vision Windows, an Airxcel brand, has produced a series of five new how-to videos detailing repairs on their line…
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Dometic Reports Q3 Sales Increase of 37%
Outdoor gear and accessory maker Dometic reported net sales during the third quarter of approximately $697.7 million, which is a…
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TerraRover Joins Overlanding Market, Debuts Two New Towables
Tennessee-based TerraRover Overland Co. joins the adventure trailer industry as a new brand backed by a half-century of manufacturing excellence,…
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Flexsteel to Pay $9.8M for Elkhart Environmental Cleanup
A Dubuque, Iowa, furniture maker will fund the cleanup of a north Elkhart Superfund site with polluted groundwater. Flexsteel Industries…
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RVIA Touts Membership Perks, Program Access
The RV Industry Association is the premier organization serving the RV industry, and it annually publishes stories on why it…
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Winegard Adds Flat High-Performance Starlink to RV Offerings
WiFi connectivity company Winegard announced that, as an authorized retailer, it is adding the flat high-performance Starlink to its product…
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RVIA Webinar to Discuss Midterm Election Results
On Nov. 15, RV Industry Association federal lobbying firm Polsinelli is hosting a webinar on the 2022 Congress Midterm and…
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RVDA Con/Expo Touts Slate of Vendor Training +Plus Sessions
Twenty-seven Vendor Training +Plus sessions are slated for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo in Las Vegas in November that will…
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Land ‘N’ Sea Celebrates Successful Kickoff to Show Season
Land ‘N’ Sea just concluded its first show of the season in Las Vegas last week and said it is…
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Report: Through Q3, RV Shipments Off 8.2% YOY
The RV Industry Association’s monthly survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments in September were 28,333 units, a decrease…
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Lippert’s Customer Experience Team to Host Second Annual Consumer Rally
Lippert will host its second annual consumer rally, the “Lippert Getaway,” at Pine Mountain RV Resort in Pine Mountain, Georgia,…
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DRV Luxury Suites Launches Redesigned Website
DRV Luxury Suites, a manufacturer of luxury fifth wheel and toy hauler RVs, has just released a new brand website…
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RVDA Endorses Accelerate2Compliance to Help Dealers Stay Within FTC Rules
The RV Dealers Association has endorsed the new Accelerate2Compliance (A2C) dealership program, available through the A2C Portal. The program is…
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CRC Industries to Showcase New Vehicle Projects at Upcoming Shows
CRC Industries invites fans and customers to explore two remarkable project vehicles, a brand-new booth, and many exciting product innovations…
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Study Forecasts Strong Increase in Winter Camping
October’s KOA Monthly Research Report projects that 8.2 million households are planning to camp this winter. This is a sizeable…
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Elkhart Truth: Area’s Unemployment Rate Just 2% in September
The unemployment rate in the Elkhart-Goshen metropolitan area remained near historic lows in September, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development…
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Ep. 47 – Rollick’s Bernie Brenner on the Value of Streamlining Software
Bernie Brenner is the CEO and chairman of the board of Rollick, a technology company focused specifically on the buying…
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Jayco, Lippert Partner on SEMA Show Concept RV
Jayco announced a collaboration build with Lippert on a concept RV for the upcoming Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show.…
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USLG Adds Tennessee Dealership for Cortes Campers
US Lighting Group announced that it has signed Knuckleberry Custom Trailers of Thompson’s Station, Tennessee, as its latest exclusive dealer…
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Cummins Unveils New Portable Onan Power Stations
Global power and technology company Cummins announced the launch of Onan Power Stations, the latest Cummins offering in its portfolio…
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Multiple RV Manufacturers Make Recall List
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has flagged the following RV manufacturers that made this week’s vehicular recall list. Storyteller…
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Trends: RV Delivery Quickly Becoming a ‘Thing’
San Diego mom of two Audrey Patterson frequently vacations in a recreational vehicle with her family. But she’s actually driven…
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Rollick CEO Featured on New Podcast
New episodes of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast go live the second and fourth Tuesday of every month,…
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Container Imports to Los Angeles, Long Beach Plummet
September is usually a strong month for West Coast imports as U.S. companies bring in their year-end holiday goods. Not…
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Dutchmen Promotes Scott Gould to General Manager
RV manufacturer Dutchmen announced Scott Gould as its new general manager. Gould is a veteran of 10 years in the…
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Lippert Announces Opening of New Plant
Lippert announced the grand opening of what it calls Plant 156 in Mansfield, Texas. The company said this is the…
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Dragonfly Rings Opening Bell at Stock Exchange
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., a producer of deep cycle lithium-ion storage batteries and a company focused on energy storage, participated…
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RVWA Members Give Back to Care Camps and the Boys and Girls Club
The RV Women’s Alliance Board of Directors had made a commitment to incorporate community service aspects into their events whenever…
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Review: GoCamp eBike Micro-Camper
Technology publication New Atlas always has its eye out for new and interesting twists on established ideas, and this little…
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Auto Retailer Lithia & Driveway Acquires Airstream Dealerships
Lithia & Driveway, reported to be the second-highest volume automotive retailer in the country, has taken its first step into…
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Nomination Deadline Extended for RV HOF’s Class of 2023
The RV/MH Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the hall’s Class of 2023 until Nov. 30, a one-month extension…
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Portfolio Returns as Bronze Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association announced that Portfolio, a provider of service contracts, has returned as a bronze partner for the…
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Walex Appoints Tom Manning & Associates as Canada RV Rep Agency
Walex Products Co. announced that Tom Manning & Associates has been added as its new RV rep agency for Canada,…
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KOA Reports Q3 Revenue Increase; New Campground Acquisitions
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) reported revenue growth in the third quarter of 2.1% over the same period last year, based…
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Forest River Marine Announces Tim Gray to Lead Boat Division
Forest River, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Co., announced the addition of Tim Gray to its marine division. The company…
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Hilltop Keeps its Eyes on the Summit
Family-run dealerships may be fairly common in the RV industry, but at Hilltop Camper & RV in Minnesota – where…
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RV Industry Association Responds to Indy Star Reports
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) on Wednesday issued a statement in response to a pair of Indy Star stories published…
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Winnebago Caps ‘Record’ Earnings Year
Fiscal year 2022 was a record year for Winnebago Industries, with the company reporting revenues of $5 billion during the…
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RV Women’s Alliance Offers Mentorship Program
Providing a forum for successful mentoring relationships has been part of the RV Women’s Alliance strategic plan since its founding.…
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RV on Call Receives North Carolina Business Award
RV on Call, a mobile RV services business based in Durham, North Carolina, received the 2022 North Carolina Business Award…
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ORR Hosts Presentation on Economic Impact of Outdoor Rec
2021 was a landmark year for the outdoor recreation economy. Together with guest speakers from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s…
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Lake Country Mfg. Debuts ‘Shine Score’ App for RV Care Pros
Wisconsin-based Lake Country Manufacturing is launching a first-of-its-kind mobile app to measure the surface gloss level of RVs, boats and…
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Winnebago, Rollick Team Up to Smooth Online RV Shopping Process
Rollick, makers of customer engagement software that targets the RV, marine and powersports industries, has teamed up with RV manufacturer…
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Aliner Honors Top Dealers at Open House Week
Pennsylvania-based Aliner, founded in 1984 as the original manufacturer of A-frame camping trailers, used Open House Week to honor some…
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Adding Employees is Topic of Jered Sobel-Led Webinar at RVDA Con/Expo
RV Sales and Management Trainer Jered Sobel will offer strategies for getting new employees onboard and up to speed in…
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Vorsheer Announces Reg CF Investment Opportunity on Start Engine
Utah-based towable manufacturer Vorsheer announced its Reg CF crowdfunding campaign is now live on Start Engine. The Start Engine campaign…
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Texas News Outlet Highlights Family-Owned Success Story
The Laredo Morning Tribune recently featured a story on Ron Hoover RV & Marine, a family-owned dealership founded in 1987…
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Compliance Programs Can’t Just Sit in a Drawer
Tom Kline is founder and chief consultant for Better Vantage Point, which counsels dealerships large and small all over the…
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Forest River, Jayco Included on Busy NHTSA Recall List
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued its weekly recall list and several RV manufacturers are on it. DRV…
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F&I Success is Topic of RVDA Con/Expo Workshop
Ross Pantano, national sales director with Vision Management Group, and Anthony Fiorillo, president and CEO of Vision Management Group, will…
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Huntington Distribution Finance to Attend RVDA Con/Expo
Huntington Distribution Finance said it will be attending the 2022 RVDA Convention in Las Vegas the week of November 7th.…
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Sobel Announces Sellout of Comprehensive Sales Courses
Sobel University’s popular Comprehensive Sales Training Course has reached capacity for its upcoming Atlanta training, it announced. “As our industry…
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GE Appliances, a Haier Company, Will Be Sponsor of RV PRO’s 40 Under 40 Event
RV PRO is proud to announce that GE Appliances, a Haier company, will be a silver sponsor of the brand’s…
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Meyer’s RV Acquires Maryland Dealership
Meyer’s RV Superstores, which has multiple locations in the eastern U.S., recently purchased Bay RV located in Joppa, Maryland. Bay…
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Grech Motors Creates RV Division, Enters Luxury Class B Market
Grech Motors, with four decades of experience building custom luxury coaches, has pivoted into the RV market and introduced a…
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Maximizing Online Content is Topic of RVDA Con/Expo Workshop
Improving website content without hurting staff productivity is the topic of a workshop coming up at the 2022 RV Dealers…
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THOR Industries Helps Habitat for Humanity Build New Home
The Clason family will be one step closer to owning their own home after Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County…
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Cummins Opening Turbo Remanufacturing Plant in South Carolina
Cummins Turbo Technologies, a business unit of global power company Cummins, celebrated the expansion of its new turbo remanufacturing operations…
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Q&A with Wells Fargo’s Chad Lyon
Chad Lyon has more than a year under his belt as the commercial leader of Wells Fargo’s RV and marine…
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Winnebago Debuts Tools to Make Online Shopping Easier
Winnebago Industries said it has debuted enhanced online shopping tools that it said will help consumers shop for an RV…
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Duo Form a Finalist for Michigan Manufacturing Excellence Award
Plastics thermoformer Duo Form is a Top Three Finalist for the 2022 MFG Excellence Award, presented by the Michigan Manufacturers…
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Rollick a Sponsor of RV PRO’s 40 Under 40 Event
RV PRO is proud to announce that Rollick will be a bronze sponsor of the publication’s 40 Under 40 event…
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Roadtrek Makes SumoSprings Standard on Class Bs
Canada-based Roadtrek said it will no longer offer SumoSprings as an optional suspension upgrade on its Class B lineup, but…
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Initial Scholarships Awarded for RVTI’s Kevin Phillips Scholarship
The RV Technical Institute has awarded nine scholarships covering the cost of RV technician training for people new to the…
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Outdoorsy Announces $2B Milestone, Entrepreneur Award for CEO
Outdoorsy, a global online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, has exceeded $2 billion in total transactions. The milestone comes…
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ARVC to Host Campground Ownership Workshop
The National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC) will be holding an in-person workshop in November at its 2022…
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Live from Chicago: RVWA Unveils Award Winners at Educational Symposium
A crisp day in Chicago is the backdrop for the final day of the inaugural Education Symposium, hosted by the…
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RVDA Names Top-Rated RV Makers/Brands in Dealer Satisfaction Index Survey
The RV Dealers Association is honoring 19 RV manufacturers/brands with Quality Circle Awards for achieving the highest scores in the…
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Kampgrounds of America Named a Most Profitable Franchise of 2022
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) was named an award-winning franchise in Franchise Business Review’s 2022 report on the Most Profitable Franchises.…
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RVing in New England Features ‘Open Mic’ Episode
Tonight the weekly Facebook Live program RVing in New England will be airing its Fall Open Mic episode, where it…
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Octane Surpasses $1B in Originations in 2022
Octane, the financial technology (“fintech”) company that specializes in lending for major recreational purchases, today announced it has originated more…
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Airxcel Breaks Ground on Wichita Expansion
Airxcel has broken ground on its expanding operations in Wichita, Kansas, as the company is adding 125,000 square feet of…
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Ep. 46 – RVDA’s Phil Ingrassia on a Post-Pandemic Landscape
Phil Ingrassia, president of the RV Dealers Association, discusses the lessons dealers learned during the pandemic and what they are…
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IDS Produces Industry Trends Report on Dealerships and Technology
Software company Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) has released its highly anticipated 2023 RV Industry Trends Report. The comprehensive report shares…
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Winegard and Prime Time Partner on 5G Connectivity for RVs
Wireless company Winegard announced a major partnership with Prime Time Manufacturing in an effort to roll out 5G connectivity in…
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