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Lippert Cares Launches ‘Community Impact Grant’
Lippert announced the launch of the Lippert Cares Community Impact Grant. The purpose of the grant is to provide additional…
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Eclipse RV Celebrates 19 Years with Memory of Founder in Mind
Only six months after the untimely death of company founder Dallen Trealoff, Riverside, Calif.’s Eclipse RV recently celebrated its 19th…
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Dexter Acquires HiSpec Wheel & Tire
DexKo Global, parent company of Dexter Axle Co., has acquired HiSpec Wheel & Tire, located in Mishawaka, Ind. Established in…
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Forty-Plus Catalytic Converters Stolen from Michigan Dealership
More than 40 catalytic converters were stolen from an RV dealership in Holland, Mich., over the weekend. The city of…
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RVTI Announces Upcoming In-House Classes
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) announced the upcoming in-person classes being offered in Elkhart, Ind., at the institute’s headquarters: Level…
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Winnebago Touts Latest Innovations at Bi-Annual Dealer Meeting
Winnebago announced multiple new technology and product innovations at its bi-annual dealer meeting this week, which ran March 14-16 in…
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Roadpass Rolls Out New Membership Bundle
Roadpass Digital, operator of a technology platform for road travel and outdoor experiences, announced its new membership bundle, Roadpass Pro.…
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Campground Buyer’s Workshop Planned for April
An upcoming workshop put on by KOA will help attendees learn the ins and outs of purchasing and operating a…
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Trade Only Today’s Q&A with NMMA’s Frank Hugelmeyer
Trade Only Today published an interview with Frank Hugelmeyer, currently president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, who is an…
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Report: Elkhart County’s Unemployment Rate Rises
Unemployment in Elkhart County, Ind., rose to 1.6 percent in January, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development said Tuesday, higher…
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Truma Announces Second Annual Spring Clean-up Event
Truma North America is hosting its second annual Spring Clean-up Event in celebration of Earth Day. Last year, Truma employees…
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Park Model Builder: ‘A Market to be Had’
Elkhart, Ind.’s newest RV manufacturer is run by a pair of industry veterans with one sole focus: park models. Brent…
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Winnebago Celebrates Production of 500,000th Motorhome
Winnebago announced it has produced its 500,000th motorhome, becoming the first industry brand to reach that milestone. The company marked…
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Motor Home Specialist Again Recognized as No. 1 Motorhome Dealership
RV Retailer announced that Motor Home Specialist (MHS) was the No. 1 seller of new motorhomes by a single dealership…
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Grand Design Hires VP of Human Resources
Grand Design RV announced Mary Minix as its new vice president of human resources. Minix joins the team with an…
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Lippert Appoints Senior Director of Aftermarket Marine Sales
Lippert said it promoted Harcourt Schutz to senior director of aftermarket marine sales, which includes the premier brands of Lewmar,…
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Foretravel Motorcoach Earns Green Certification
Foretravel Motorcoach of Nacogdoches, Texas, just became certified green by TRA Certification. Foretravel has earned the Emerald off-grid level of…
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RVIA: Provisions in the 2022 Omnibus Bill Bolster Outdoor Rec
One of the RV Industry Association’s primary missions is to keep track of bills moving through state capitals and the…
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Flint RV & Camping Show Returns for 45th Year
The 45th annual Flint, Mich., RV & Camping Show begins this Thursday, March 17, and runs through Sunday, March 20.…
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Ford to Ship ‘Incomplete’ Explorers Due to Chip Shortage
Ford Motor Co. is working to get dealers and customers their Ford Explorers sooner by shipping some units without rear…
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Supply Chains: ‘Complete Chaos for the Shipping Industry’
Fragile supply chains are facing a new headwind amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a new COVID-19 lockdown in one…
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Blog: Know Your Customer – Know Their Day
Editor’s note: This four-part blog series is taken from author, consultant and career coach Thomas Morin’s book, “Know Your Customer:…
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Leisure Days RV Group Adds 30th Canadian Dealership
Leisure Days RV Group, Canada’s largest RV dealership group, continued its expansion with the addition of its 30th dealership in…
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Registration Now Open for ‘RVs Move America Week’
RVs Move America Week, slated June 5-9 in Washington, D.C., is a critical event on the RV industry calendar, according…
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LKQ Sells PGW Auto Glass Business
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell PGW Auto Glass,…
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Lazydays Rejects Firm’s Offer to Buy Company
Lazydays’ board of directors has unanimously rejected the B. Riley non-binding, unsolicited proposal to acquire the company for $25 per…
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Coach-Net Launches Dealer-Exclusive Roadside Assistance Program
Coach-Net, provider of RV technical and roadside assistance for 35 years, announced today a that it has launched its brand-new…
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Jayco, Midwest Automotive, Sprinter, Triple E Among NHTSA Recalls
This week’s vehicle recall list from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration features several RV companies. Jayco is recalling its…
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Outdoorsy, Go RVing to Co-Present at South By Southwest Conference
The annual South by Southwest Conference, forced to take a hiatus because of COVID-19, returns this year with its usual…
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RVshare Names New Board Members
RVshare, a peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, welcomes Fritz Demopoulos, a co-founder of Qunar, one of China’s largest online travel platforms,…
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General RV Hosts Hiring Event for Metro Detroit Stores
General RV is hosting hiring events on Tuesday and Wednesday this week at its dealerships in Brownstown, Clarkston, Mt. Clemens…
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Carl Esposito Joins Shyft Group’s Board
The Shyft Group announced Carl Esposito as its newest addition to the company’s board of directors. Also, Ronald Harbour, 65,…
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How Will High Fuel Prices Impact RV Travel Plans in 2022?
OutdoorMiles.com is a consumer-oriented, RV-focused website. High gas prices will impact travel for 75 percent of RV owners this coming…
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Winnebago Promotes Whitehouse to VP of Sales, Service for Motorhomes
Winnebago announced that Niles Whitehouse has been promoted to vice president of sales and service for the Winnebago Motorhome business.…
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Next ITR RoadSigns Webinar Scheduled
ITR Economics, which tracks and analyzes industry data for the RV Industry Association, announced the next members-only RoadSigns market analysis…
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‘Black Folks Camp Too’ Founder to Host Educational Series
Earl Hunter, founder of “Black Folks Camp Too,” an organization devoted to opening up more of America’s Black population to…
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Canada Police Arrest One in RV Theft, Seek Other Suspect
One man is in custody and Durham, Ontario, Canada, police are searching for a second suspect after an RV was…
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VW will Launch ID. Buzz, Successor to the Combi, This Year in Europe
Volkswagen (VW) has shown the production model versions of its new all-electric ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo, which go…
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Maris Brennan Joins MARVAC as Membership Director
Maris Brennan will join the Michigan Manufactured Housing, RV, and Campground Association (MMHRVCA) and the Self-Storage Association of Michigan (SSAM)…
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ORR Heralds Two Provisions in the New 2022 Omnibus Bill
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) said it celebrated two provisions key to bolstering the outdoor recreation industry in the recently passed…
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AAA Survey: $4 Gas the ‘Tipping Point’ for Most Americans
New survey data from AAA finds that two-thirds of Americans felt gas prices were too expensive just a few weeks…
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Cummins’ Technology Part of New Florida Hydrogen Plant
Global power leader Cummins will supply a 25-megawatt (MW) electrolyzer system for Florida’s first of its kind “green” hydrogen plant,…
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Q&A with Carefree’s Eric Cannon
In the RV industry, those who hold leadership roles often come up from sales. However, Eric Cannon, the new president…
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RV PRO Survey: Dealers Largely Optimistic on 2022
RV dealers are largely optimistic in their outlook for this year, based upon RV PRO’s third annual dealer survey, conducted…
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Lazydays Posts Strong Results as it Continues to Add Properties
RV dealership group Lazydays reported fourth-quarter revenues of $322.5 million, up $126 million, or 64 percent, compared with the fourth…
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Horizon Global’s Earnings Held Back by ‘Extremely Challenging’ Conditions
Horizon Global, a manufacturer of branded towing and trailering equipment, reported net sales of $164.3 million in the fourth quarter…
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Cummins to Reopen Company Offices, Issues Statement on Ukraine
Power generation company Cummins announced an April 4 date when it will re-open its Columbus, Ind., headquarters for the first…
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Flow-Rite Fills New Marketing, Design Staff Positions
Flow-Rite, a manufacturer of injection-molded fluid control products for a wide range of industries, has fortified its marketing efforts by…
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Patrick Industries Completes Acquisition of Rockford Corp.
Patrick Industries announced today that it completed its previously announced acquisition of Arizona-based Rockford Corp. and the Rockford Fosgate brand.…
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RVIA Profile: Little Dealer Little Prices
The following is the latest dealer profile from the RV Industry Association, featuring Debbie Brunoforte, president and CEO of Arizona-based…
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Report: RV Owners Could Spend 30% More on Fuel This Year
Record-breaking numbers were seen Tuesday evening as gas prices continue to climb. The new national average is now $4.20 a…
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Inflation Sets Fresh 40-Year High
U.S. consumers paid more for a variety of goods and services in February compared to the prior month and year,…
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Valterra Offers Support to RV Travel Nursing Group
Mission Hills, Calif.-based Valterra Products is offering free kits with RV necessities to travel nurses and healthcare workers who are…
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THOR Industries Reports 42% Increase in Q2 Sales
THOR Industries reports that net sales for the second quarter were $3.9 billion, an increase of 42.1 percent as compared…
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REV Group Reports Slight Q1 Net Loss; RV Sales Were Up
REV Group reported results for the first quarter, and though the company suffered a loss overall, its RV division continued…
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Baird Survey Shows Positive Dealer Sentiment
Here are the results of the latest survey from RVDA and Baird Dealers are positive on both current conditions (55…
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Canadian RV Imports Increase Nearly 98 Percent Y-O-Y
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association reports that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the fourth quarter of 2021 totaled 13,354…
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Tiffin Group Promotes Cullen Akin to Director of Marketing
Tiffin Group announced Cullen Akin’s promotion to director of marketing. Akin was previously the product marketing manager for Tiffin Motorhomes.…
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Foretravel Motorcoach Earns Green Certification
Foretravel Motorcoach of Nacogdoches, Texas, has just become Certified Green by TRA Certification. Foretravel has earned the organization’s Emerald off-grid…
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Shyft Rolls Out EV Solutions Brand
Blue Arc EV Solutions, a new go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group, makes its debut today alongside a trio of…
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Lippert Introduces Fully Biodegradable Mattress
Lippert announced what it said is the industry’s first sleeping solution with its next-generation, 100 percent recyclable, eco-friendly EnviroSpring mattress.…
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Repair Event Cycle Time is the Topic of Tonight’s ‘RVing in New England’
Tonight’s Facebook Live show “RVing in New England” will feature a panel discussion on getting RVs serviced and repaired. Special…
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Brown & Brown to Acquire Global Risk Partners
Brown & Brown, Searchlight and Global Risk Partners Limited today announced that the parties have entered into an agreement to…
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L Catterton Acquires TAXA Outdoors
TAXA Outdoors, manufacturer of lightweight, mobile habitats for outdoor experiences, has been acquired by the growth fund of L Catterton,…
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SpinCar Debuts New Company Name, AI Product Launch
SpinCar, a leader in digital automotive engagement software, will operate under a new name – known as Impel – effective…
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Travelcamp RV Adds Several New Southeast Locations
Travelcamp RV said it is proud to announce several new store openings, expanding its reach further into the Southeast. In…
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RV Industry Boasts Influential Women Leaders
In honor of International Women’s Day today, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) spotlighted some of the inspirational and influential women…
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Airxcel Touts Coleman-Mach Brand Innovation
Airxcel said it continues to prove itself the partner of choice for OEMs and builders that focus on boondocking and…
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Northern Wholesale Touts New Satellite Warehouse
Northern Wholesale Supply, the wholesale supplier of RV and marine parts and accessories in the upper Midwest, has completed the…
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Trader Interactive Bringing Digital Retailing to All Markets
Trader Interactive, the parent company of online marketplaces in the lifestyle vehicle and commercial equipment industries, announced a digital retailing…
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Outdoorsy Again Named Among Forbes’ Best Startups in America
Outdoorsy, the global online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, has been named one of America’s Best Startup Employers in…
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Elkhart Event: Registered Apprenticeship Program Opportunities
With overwhelmingly positive response from the initial meeting, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and Labs for Industry Transformation (LIFT) are…
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Ep. 32 Jason Haugen: A Natural for the Industry
The son of a serial entrepreneur, 28-year-old Jason Haugen of the Haugen RV Group is not only one of the…
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Blog: Dealers, the Right Paperwork is Critical
Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point said that when it comes to dealerships purchasing vehicles from a customer, there are very…
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Vahala Foam Expands into Fort Wayne
An Elkhart, Ind.-based manufacturer is expanding its operations elsewhere in the state. Vahala Foam, a fabricator of polyurethane cushion foam,…
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Cortes Campers’ Montana Dealer Expands Business to Wyoming
Cortes Campers, a wholly owned subsidiary of the US Lighting Group, announced it received an initial Purchase Order for $385,000…
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Keystone, Crossroads on NHTSA’s Weekly Recall List
Keystone RV is on this week’s list of vehicle recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Keystone is recalling…
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LaVanture Products Named Elkhart Chamber Business of the Year
LaVanture Products, an Elkhart, Ind.-based warehouse and distribution company that serves the RV industry, among a variety of others, has…
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Popularity of RVing Front and Center at Eugene, Ore., Show
Saturday was the Oregon State Eugene Spring RV Show at the Lane Events Center. The event allowed people to explore…
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Lippert Introduces Work Van Grill Guard
Lippert has introduced its new LUVERNE SolidShield Van Grille Guard that is designed to take an innovative step forward in…
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New Podcast Episode Goes Live Tuesday
On Tuesday, the In Tow with RV PRO podcast returns with a new episode featuring Jason Haugen, CEO of the Salt…
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Cruiser RV Extends ‘Brand Ambassador’ Relationship with Country Singer John King
Ultra-lite travel trailer manufacturer Cruiser RV, said it is extending its relationship with brand ambassador and up and coming country…
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MCE Promotes Chandrani to VP of Marketing
Mitul Chandrani, formerly director of marketing for Mission Critical Electronics (MCE), is now the vice president of marketing at that…
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Way Launching Dual Swing Fridge
Way Interglobal, innovators of the original 12-volt RV refrigerator, announced a pending patent on a new fridge model featuring a…
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Meet Bob, the Mini Dishwasher
French company Daan Technologies has introduced the U.S. to Bob, the company’s mini dishwasher. The ultra-compact mini dishwasher, designed as…
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Portland RV Show Starts Next Week
The 64th Portland RV Show, put together by the Portland Metro RV Dealers Association, is Thursday, March 10, through Sunday,…
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DEI Returns as Sponsor of One Lap of America
Design Engineering Inc. is supporting the 2022 Tire Rack One Lap of America, presented by Grassroots Motorsports Magazine, a unique…
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LKQ Corp. Partners with Women’s Industry Network
As first reported in Recycling Today, LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, has announced it will sponsor the Women’s Industry…
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U.S. Added 678K Jobs in February; Unemployment at 3.8%
The U.S. economy added back the most jobs since July 2021 in February, with job growth accelerating even in the…
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Emphasizing the ‘Custom’ in FCCC
Travel trailers still have the lion’s share of the RV market and the mystique of van life has certainly propelled…
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RVTI’s Anglemeyer Travels Far and Wide Seeking Recruits
As the RV Technical Institute’s director of recruitment, it’s doubtful that Tracy Anglemeyer ever really puts her luggage away. She…
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Dometic Extends Reach into Marine Market with Treeline Acquisition
Dometic has entered into an agreement to acquire Alabama-based Treeline Capital, a company that sells products into the North American…
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Fun Town RV Opens New Store in Illinois
Fun Town RV announced the opening of its new location in Anna, Ill., its first in the Land of Lincoln.…
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Lithium-Ion Company EnPower Announces Indiana Facility
Lithium-ion battery maker EnPower announced that is opening a customer qualification facility in Indianapolis. The facility will eventually produce up…
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Dates Set for RVDA Convention/Expo
The 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo is set for Nov. 7-11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The event is presented…
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RV Company Reps to Speak at Outdoor Rec Summit
Divya Brown, president of RV manufacturer TAXA, and Jil Littlejon Bostick, head of diversity, equity and inclusion and Katy Friesz,…
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RVIA Profiles Storyteller Overland Founder Cooley
The RV Industry Association has written a profile piece on Andrew Cooley, a fourth-generation RV dealer and the founder of…
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Second Straight Positive Week for Unemployment Claims
Initial jobless claims improved more than expected in the latest weekly data to reach a two-month low, as the U.S.…
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