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Maximizing Your RVIA Membership – Part One
The following is the first of a two-part series published by the RV Industry Association. Membership in the RV Industry…
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Nuway Construction, Arterra Distribution to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony
Nuway Construction and Arterra Distribution will host a Groundbreaking Ceremony at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 2021 Aeroplex…
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James Gilboy: Remembering the ‘Discoverer’
Larry Shinoda penned some of the most iconic cars in American history, from the C2 and C3 Chevrolet Corvettes to…
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ARVC Partners with Spot2Nite on Networking Reception
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) announced a second evening reception at its 2021 Outdoor Hospitality Conference…
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Indiana Commerce Secretary Announces Internal Promotion
Indiana Sec. of Commerce Brad Chambers promoted Dave Roberts to executive vice president of entrepreneurship and innovation for the Indiana…
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Cummins Will Power Letenda’s New Battery Electric Transit Bus
Letenda, a Canadian bus manufacturer, selected Cummins Inc. to power its new battery electric demonstrator vehicle, the Electrip transit bus.…
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‘Niche’ California Port Helping Solve Supply Chain Issues
Cargo ships arriving at Port Hueneme in Southern California are jam-packed with fresh produce and other goods, as companies look…
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IDS Offers ‘Software for Life’
Integrated Dealer Systems has seen the number of dealers using its dealer relationship management software (DMS) increase by almost a…
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Fun Town RV Acquires Illinois-based Tri-State RV
Fort Worth, Texas-based Fun Town RV is expanding into the tri-state area with an agreement to acquire Tri-State RV in…
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JD Power Report: RV Prices Increased Across the Board in Q3
Costa Mesa, Calif.-based J.D. Power, a data analytics and consumer intelligence firm, published a third quarter overview of RV price…
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LKQ’s Q3 Sees 8.2 Percent Revenue Jump
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, announced third quarter revenues of $3.3 billion, an 8.2 percent increase over the same…
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Patrick Industries Q3 Revenues Spike Across All Markets
RV, marine and manufactured housing supplier Patrick Industries reported strong performance across all markets in its Q3 financial report, ending…
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Allison’s Profits Increase Despite Supply Chain Issues
Global transmission manufacturer Allison reported quarterly revenues of $567 million, a 7 percent increase over the same period a year…
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Grand Design RV Continues to Sweep DSI Survey Awards
Every Grand Design RV line again received the coveted “Quality Circle Award” from the RVDA’s 27th Annual Dealer Satisfaction Index…
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Jered Sobel of Sobel University Joining Podcast
Jered Sobel, president of Sobel University, an RV-specific sales and management training company, will be the featured guest on an…
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ARVC Announces Results of First Round of Board Elections
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) announced the results of three elections – Supplier Council Representative and…
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Generational Camping Trends will be ARVC Panel Topic
At its upcoming annual conference, the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC), in partnership with RMS North America,…
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Wholesale RV Values Mixed Heading into Late Fall
“For the second time in as many months, one of the major RV market segments has declined in value, but…
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Dometic Completes Igloo Acquisition
Dometic’s acquisition of Igloo is now officially closed. The deal was originally announced Sept. 17. Dometic acquired Igloo from the…
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REDARC to Attend SEMA Show
Australia’s REDARC will attend the 2021 SEMA Show, slated Nov. 2 – 5 in Las Vegas. REDARC, an advanced electronics…
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Link Names Director of Engineering, Suspension Controls
Link Mfg., makers of specialty-engineered suspensions, suspension controls and air management products, announced the installment of Marco Morales to the…
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NRVTA Builds Audio-Video Training Studio
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) created a dedicated, stand-alone studio to produce training videos, commercials and even talk shows,…
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Live Show: RVing and Camping are American Made
The Facebook Live show “RVing in New England,” hosted by Bob Zagami and John DePietro and airing every Wednesday night,…
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ARVC Annual Conference Kicks Off with Anti-Cancer Fundraiser
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds announced a sports-themed welcome reception to kick off ARVC’s 2021 Outdoor Hospitality…
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How Cyberattacks Disrupt the Auto Supply Chain
Eberspaecher, a German supplier of automotive exhaust and thermal management systems, is the latest industry victim of a cyberattack, this…
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RV PRO Details ‘40 Under 40’ Event Celebration Plans
Join RV PRO to honor 40 of the top up-and-coming industry professionals at the first annual 40 Under 40 event,…
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Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing Kicks Off Show Season
Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing’s show season is now underway following a virtual event Oct. 14 – 16. Done entirely online…
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Xponent Power Claims World’s First Power-Generating Solar Awning
To address the growing number of RV owners who are enjoying camping off the grid, Xponent Power released what it…
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Relentless Dealer Services Launches RDS University
Relentless Dealer Services said it is releasing its long-anticipated Relentless Dealer Services University (RDSU), just in time for the RVDA…
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Society of Certified Professionals to Host Award Ceremony at RVDA Con/Expo
The Society of Certified RV Professionals will host a special awards ceremony, followed by an educational presentation and then a…
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Industry Leaders Tout Benefits of Serving on RVIA Board of Directors
The following report was compiled by the RV Industry Association, which asked members of its Board of Directors why they…
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Saturday is RV/MH Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline
The deadline for submitting a nomination for the RV/MH Hall of Fame is this Saturday, Oct. 31. Darryl Searer, president of the…
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Freedman Seating Introduces Line of RV, Camper Van Products
Freedman Seating Co., a manufacturer of transportation seating for more than 125 years, is reigniting a historical presence in the…
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Winnebago Releases Video Tour, Reviews of Certain Models
Winnebago released several YouTube videos geared toward educating the public about some of its products. First, the Winnebago HIKE 100…
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Brown & Brown Revenues Up 14 Percent
Florida-based insurance company Brown & Brown reports revenues in the third quarter of $770.3 million, an increase of 14.3 percent…
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Ep. 25 – RVIA’s Craig Kirby: What’s Different About the Current Boom
The president and CEO of the RV Industry Association has been at the center of the industry for a long…
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RVIA Shipments: All-Time Monthly Total in September
RVIA’s September survey of manufacturers reveals another month, another record number of shipments. RVIA membership reported that there were 55,014…
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ATC’s New Toy Haulers Available in Two Styles
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC), a manufacturer of aluminum RVs and trailers, launched its 2022 Game Changer RVs, available starting this…
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Business Insider Spotlights Jayco’s New Terrain
Tiny homes on wheels have been in high demand since the start of COVID-19, and for now, its popularity shows…
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Daimler Vans, Winnebago, Heartland, Cruiser, Provan and KZ RV on Weekly NHTSA Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration issued its weekly list of recalled vehicles, and several RV manufacturers are on the…
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Continental New Line of Wiper Blades Geared Toward RVs
Continental, a global supplier of systems, components and tires to various types of vehicle manufacturers and a trusted provider of…
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Lazydays Names DeVincenzi to Board of Directors
Lazydays Holdings announced Robert DeVincenzi has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors as lead independent director, effective immediately.…
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Go RVing Experiential Events Continue to Attract Wide Audiences
What is called “experiential” events are a core part of Go RVing‘s strategy to expose diverse audiences to RVing and…
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weBoost Drive Reach OTR Receives Innovation Award
Wilson Electronics, a supplier of cellular signal booster technology, announced that the weBoost Drive Reach OTR has been selected as…
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Thermo-Tec Partnering on SEMA Show Event
Thermo-Tec is partnering with Hoonigan once again for their 2021 SEMA Burnyard Show. At this year’s SEMA event, the Silver…
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In Tow with RV PRO Podcast Tuesday: Craig Kirby
This Tuesday RV PRO presents another episode of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast, this week featuring Craig Kirby,…
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Dometic Sales Increase 24 Percent in Recent Quarter
RV appliance and equipment supplier Dometic has announced net sales in the recent quarter of SEK 5,545 million, meaning an…
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Campers Inn to Acquire New Jersey’s Scott Motor Coach
Campers Inn, which claims to be the nation’s largest family-operated dealership group, serving customers across 30 dealership locations throughout the…
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Truma North America Adds Chief Financial Officer
Truma North America added Jonathan Haley as chief financial officer. In this role, Haley’s responsibilities will include financial operations, human…
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Way Interglobal Adds to Marketing, Aftermarket Teams
Way Interglobal, which manufacturers and distributes RV appliances, electronics and furnishings, continues to add to its growing team, hiring a…
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Cummins Added to Global Environmental Groups in Advance of Global Climate Summit
Power generation company Cummins announced it has been accepted into two influential groups advocating for climate action ahead of the…
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Allison Transmission Makes Equity Investment in Jing-Jin Electric Technologies
Power generation company Allison Transmission announced it will participate in the initial public offering (IPO) of China’s Jing-Jin Electric (JJE),…
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GM Finishing, Shipping More Pickups That Had Lacked Chips
General Motors Co. is more than halfway through shipping newly assembled pickups that it had parked due to a shortage…
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Community: THOR Partners with Habitat for Humanity in Elkhart County
Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County teamed up with THOR Industries to build the walls of a future home, according…
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Better Days Ahead for EQ United
Days Corp. is rebranding itself to better align with its primary business – and to pay homage to its late…
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Exclusive: AEONrv Targets Class B+ Market with Silicon Valley Inspiration
The origins of AEONrv (pronounced “Ā-On”), a new start-up RV company based in Reno, Nev., began in disappointment but then…
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RVIA Hosting Seminar on Vaccine Mandates
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) Workforce Safety Taskforce invites its members to participate in a virtual seminar and round table…
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LKQ Corp. Recognized as 5-Star Employer in North America
LKQ Corp. said it has been recognized as a 5-Star Employer in North America by employee engagement platform WorkBuzz. In…
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Ranger Distribution Breaks Ground on New Building Addition
Ranger Distribution, a company serving the RV industry founded by veterans John Curran, Brent Diver and Rod Humphreys, broke ground…
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Venture RV Receives Quality Circle Award
Venture RV recently received a 2021 RVDA Quality Circle Award. All Venture product families were recognized: the Sonic, Stratus and…
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Time Running Out to Register for RVWA’s Virtual Career Event
The RV Women’s Alliance is hosting the next in its series of educational workshops and seminars with “Navigating Your Career…
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ARVC Conference Panel to Address Electric Vehicles and Camping
For its annual upcoming conference and expo in November, the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) announced a…
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Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to New Pandemic-Era Low
New weekly jobless claims held below 300,000 for back-to-back weeks as labor market conditions trudged back toward pre-pandemic levels. The…
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Winnebago Hits $1B in Q4 Revenue
Winnebago Industries said its revenues in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 were $1 billion, an increase of 40.4 percent…
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Go RVing Seeks Participants for ‘Dealer Insight’ Survey
Go RVing is seeking RV dealer feedback on a “Dealer Insight 2021” survey it has produced. To learn more about…
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‘Super Lawyers Panel’ Part of RVDA Con/Expo
The 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will feature what organizers are calling a special “Super Lawyers Panel” with RV industry legal…
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Report Coming on Economic Impact of U.S. Outdoor Recreation Industry
The RV Industry Association wants to inform its members of an upcoming Zoom presentation where the U.S. Department of Commerce…
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Germany-based Quantron Accelerates Push Toward Zero-Emission Vehicles
Quantron AG, specialist for commercial vehicles with electric and hydrogen drive trains, is setting out to become an OEM for…
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Outdoor Diversity, Inclusion Coalition Touts New Participants
Together Outdoors (TO), a coalition supported by the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR)and comprised of businesses and organizations in the outdoor…
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Snowbird Travel Has Healthy Outlook for Upcoming Winter Season
The October edition of Kampgrounds of America (KOA)’s Monthly Research Report projects that 12 million households – 31 percent of…
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ARVC Announces 60-plus Breakout Sessions at OHCE2021
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) said it has compiled a diverse slate of education sessions and…
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Report Spotlights Digital Retailing Impact on F&I Product Trends
Protective Asset Protection unveiled additional trends and insights stemming from its recently released second annual report on automotive F&I Product…
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RV Industry Association to Hold 2021 Annual Meeting
The RV Industry Association will hold its Annual Meeting – virtually – on Friday, Nov. 19. The event will be…
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Thetford Begins Shipping Titan Totes for Holding Tanks
Thetford Corp. said it is ready to begin shipping its Titan Tote Premium Portable Waste Tanks. The tanks are in…
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DexKo Global Acquires National Trailer Parts Warehouse
DexKo Global announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Dexter Axle Co., acquired National Trailer Parts Warehouse (“National Trailer Parts”) located…
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Airstream Receives RVDA Quality Circle Awards for 10th Straight Year
Airstream has been recognized for dealer satisfaction from the RV Dealers Association Quality Circle Awards in both the motorhome and…
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RVIA’s Landers Shares Advocacy Priorities with State RV Dealers Groups
The following report is from RV Industry Association staff, reporting on the activities of Jay Landers, the organization’s vice president…
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NRVTA Moves Inspection Training to New, Larger Facility
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) moved all courses for RV inspectors into a new building last month. The 28-…
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Derema Group Welcomes Two New Dealer Specialists
Derema Group, a national sales and marketing agency in the outdoor recreation market, added two new dealer specialists, Bryce Keller…
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Elkhart Tops Fall List for WSJ/Realtor.com Emerging Housing Markets
The Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com released the WSJ/Realtor.com Fall 2021 Emerging Housing Markets Index, which revealed Elkhart-Goshen, Ind. is…
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KOA Expands Campground Resale Team
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) partnered with Cathy Reinard to lead the KOA Resale Program. Reinard, a former KOA franchisee, having…
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Lazydays to Open Omaha, Neb., Dealership
Lazydays said it is buying land to build a brand-new dealership in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to serve the Omaha, Neb.,…
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Shyft Group, NeXus RV, Tiffin, Forest River, Foretravel Occupy Weekly NHTSA Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued its weekly recall list. The Shyft Group announced the recall of its…
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Winnebago Earns Prestigious RVDA Quality Circle Award
Winnebago said several of its coaches have been awarded the Quality Circle Award from the RV Dealers Association’s annual Dealer…
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‘Patriarch’ of NERVDA Dies at 81
Francis “Fran” J. Roberts, 81, of Shelburne, Mass., passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family beside him on…
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PRVCA to Host First Annual Parts Knowledge Week in November
The Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA) will host its first annual Parts Knowledge Week webinars, Nov. 1–3, with eight…
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Despite Progress, Indiana Still One of Worst CO2-Emitting States
When it comes to the issue of climate change, Indiana finds itself caught, in a sense, between two realities. Government…
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Forbes Again Names Brunswick One of ‘World’s Best Employers’
For the second consecutive year, Forbes and Statista named Brunswick Corp. to the list of World’s Best Employers. “We are…
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Cummins, Gillig Deliver 100th Battery Electric Bus
Cummins is preparing to deliver a package in the form of the 100th battery electric transit bus in collaboration with…
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Winnebago Commits to Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050
Winnebago Industries said it is advancing its commitment to environmental sustainability by joining the Business Ambition for 1.5°C. The company…
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THOR Announces Closing $500M of Senior Unsecured Notes
THOR Industries announced the closing Oct. 14 on its previously announced offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.000%…
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ATC Marks 35 Years of Innovative Products
American Technology Components (ATC) is celebrating its 35th year in business this year designing, developing and producing ideas into reality.…
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RV Depot to Deploy AI-Powered Credit Decisioning Platform
Artificial Intelligence (AI)–powered credit decisioning disruptor, Scienaptic, announced that RV Depot has selected its credit decisioning platform. This will enable…
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Register Additional Personnel Ahead of 2021 RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association encourages dealers to register additional personnel for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo online. Doing so will…
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Custom RV Is Part Camper, Part Semi Truck, and It’s For Sale
Leave it to Motor1.com to locate the truly bizarre in the world of vehicles, and this certainly fits under that…
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Q&A with Wells Fargo’s Chad Lyon
Chad Lyon doesn’t own a boat or an RV, but as the industry veteran assumes his new role as “commercial…
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Campers Inn RV Acquires Roskopf’s RV Center
Campers Inn RV, the nation’s largest family-operated RV dealership group, acquired Roskopf’s RV Center in Richfield, Wis., as part of…
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Early Results: Lazydays’ Revenues Increase by a Third in Q3
Lazydays Holdings’ preliminary Q3 results indicate revenue of $318.7 million, an increase of $103 million over the third quarter of…
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Lippert’s Nicole Sult Named VP of Customer Experience
Lippert Components named Nicole Sult as vice president of customer experience. In this new role, Sult will spearhead the organization’s global…
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