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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Forest River Bus is recalling certain 2023-2024 Starcraft…
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RVTI Publishes 2023 Annual Report
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) has released its 2023 annual report, which highlights its multifaceted efforts to address the growing…
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Video: GEN-Y Hitch Teases Collaboration With Mossy Oak
GEN-Y Hitch has released a teaser trailer video announcing its new collaboration with Mossy Oak. The company said to stay…
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DOE Awards Cummins’ Accelera $75M
Cummins announced that the company has been awarded $75 million to convert approximately 360,000 square feet of existing manufacturing space…
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OVR Partners With Monterey Motorsports Festival
OVR: Outdoor Vehicle Recreation, a media brand that focuses on vehicle-based outdoor adventure, will curate a wide variety of new,…
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Campers Challenged To Camp Clean
This June through October, the National Wildlife Federation and Johnson Outdoors are teaming up for the Great American Campout by encouraging people…
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AAA: Despite Hurricane & Record Holiday Travel, Gas Prices Barely Budge
The national average for a gallon of gas rose three cents to $3.54 from July 4. The slight nudge higher…
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Kube Teardrop Making Its Way to the US
Kimberley Kampers announced in May that its all-terrain-ready Kube camper trailer will be heading to the United States. The company’s…
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Wake Up Before They Go Go …
You can thank or curse me later for the earworm, but for now, please read on for some ideas on…
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Grand Design Unveils Transferable Warranty Program
Grand Design RV has announced enhancements to its warranty program. The company’s three- and five-year warranties will now be fully…
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RVTI, Blue Compass To Partner for Tech Recruitment
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) will be partnering with Blue Compass RV during the upcoming 2024 American School Counselor Conference.…
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European Caravan Federation Publishes Market Analysis
The following is a report from AboutCampBtoB.com. The European Caravan Federation has published an analysis of the leisure vehicle market…
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RVWA Opens 2025 Board Nominations
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) announced that nominations are now open for board seats. This is a unique opportunity for…
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Toy Storage Nation To Host Sept. RV & Boat Storage Workshop
Toy Storage Nation (TSN) announced an Executive RV and Boat Storage Workshop to be held Sept. 27 in Naples, Florida.…
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Multiple RVs Catch Fire at Pete’s RV in Connecticut
The following is a report from South Windsor’s WTNH News 8. Multiple RVs and motor homes caught fire at Pete’s…
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Octane Completes $365M Asset-Backed Securitization
Octane announced that it has closed a $365 million securitization (“OCTL 2024-2”) collateralized by its fixed-rate installment powersports loans issued…
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A Last-Minute Change Sets This Riverstone Toy Hauler Apart
Riverstone’s high-end toy hauler, the Legacy 4513DST, has drawn rave reviews since it debuted last fall. The 45-foot-long unit, with…
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Priority RV Network Appoints New Executive Director
Priority RV Network (PRVN) announced the appointment of Nicole Schantz as the new executive director, effective Aug. 1. Schantz brings…
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Grand Design Teams Up With The Headrest Safe Co.
Grand Design RV announced its partnership with The Headrest Safe Company, providers of discreet vehicle safe storage systems. The Headrest…
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700Credit Announces Integration Partnership With Pre-Pair
700Credit, a leading provider of credit reports, compliance solutions, soft pull, identity verification and fraud detection platforms, announced an alliance…
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Dealership Performance CRM Launches AI Feature
Dealership Performance 360 CRM (DP360 CRM), an industry expert in customer relationship management (CRM), announced the launch of its new…
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Dragonfly Energy Partners With Canada’s Largest RV Dealer
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced the strengthening of its presence in the Canadian market through…
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RV Pocket Tech Joins RVDA As Associate Member
RV Pocket Tech, an app dedicated to enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of RV technicians, announced its new status as…
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‘RVing in New England’ Talks Weather, RV Purchasing
The Weekly Facebook Live show RVing in New England, hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), was scheduled…
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Fed Chair Powell: Cooling US Job Market Signals Possible Rate Cut
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday reinforced a message that the Fed is paying growing attention to a slowing…
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Dealer Finds Specializing Pays Off
Many dealerships abide by a list of rules, some written and some unwritten, but Campers Union isn’t most dealerships. The…
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Kunes Auto & RV Announces New Parent Company
Kunes Auto & RV Group, a Midwest automotive group with more than 45 auto and RV dealerships, announced the launch…
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Grote Industries Names Vice President of Grote Networks
Grote Industries announced the addition of Andrew Grose, vice president of Grote Networks, to its executive team. With over 14…
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Gulf Stream Coach Appoints Marketing Director
Gulf Stream Coach announced the appointment of Jason Overholt as its new marketing director. “Gulf Stream Coach is the RV…
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RVDA & Protective to Host Customer Service, F&I Webinar
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and Protective Asset Protection will hold a 30-minute webinar for RV dealers on Wednesday, July 24,…
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RV Aftermarket Conference Hotel Cutoff Today
The deadline to book a hotel room for the RV Aftermarket Conference is today, July 10. The event is focused on supporting…
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RVIA: DeLaine Triplitt on Finding Inspiration Through RVTI
The following is a profile from the RV Industry Association. DeLaine Triplitt is spending her retirement embracing outdoor opportunities. She’s…
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The Dyrt: Top 10 Hardest-to-Book US Campgrounds
According to The Dyrt’s 2024 Camping Report presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma, 45.5% of campers reported having a difficult…
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Extreme Weather, Power Outages Driving Portable Power Market
The Niche Research (TNR) released its report on the portable power station market, which has witnessed significant growth in recent…
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Mike Butler Joins Firefly Integrations as VP of Sales
Firefly Integrations announced that Mike Butler will join their team as the new vice president of sales. Butler brings a…
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Video: Tom Kline Advises Dealers on Cybersecurity Following CDK Breach
Dealer consultant Tom Kline, owner of Better Vantage Point, joins CDT News to discuss the importance of having the right…
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Eberspächer Posts Fiscal Year With Operational Turnaround
Eberspächer reported that in 2023, it had a net revenue of €3.0 billion, an increase of 10.3% compared to the…
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Meyer Distributing Announces New Louisiana Location
Meyer Distributing announced the addition of its of its Covington, Louisiana, crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from…
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nuCamp Revives Cirrus 920 Truck Camper
The following is a report from Auto Evolution. While some people are looking for massive RVs and travel trailers, some…
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OHCE2023 Among Top 50 Fastest-Growing Trade Shows
OHI (formerly National ARVC) announced that its award-winning Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE) has again been named one of…
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Registration Opens for 2024 MH FacTOURy Summit in Elkhart
This year’s MH FacTOURy Summit has announced that attendee registration is now open for the two-day event hosted at the…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Forest River is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cross Trail…
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RECTifying Your Operations, Part 1
Repair event cycle time (RECT) is a popular topic of interest within the RV industry. Recent articles in RV PRO…
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Champion Homes Awarded Top Design Honors
Skyline Champion Corp. announced that for the 10th consecutive year, its subsidiary Champion Homes has been recognized by the Manufactured…
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RVDA of Canada Warns Against RV Fraud Increase
According to the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada, there has been a notable increase in RV frauds across…
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Derema Group Adds to Team
Derema Group recently announced the addition of two new associates, Galadriel “G” Gaines and Aaron Bronson, who bring a wealth…
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75% of Large Group Campers Believe Camping Enhances Family Bonds
The following is a report from Modern Campground. A new study released by Modern Campground, in partnership with Cairn Consulting…
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AP: US Employers Add 206K Jobs in June
The following is a report from the Associated Press. America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding…
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The Problem With Most Portable Power The vast array of portable power stations available today offer tremendous convenience and versatility.…
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Dragonfly Energy Hosts Commerce Secretary Raimondo & Sen. Rosen
United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo held a press conference with Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen at the Reno, Nevada,…
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RV Learning Center Offers Free Warranty Administrator Readiness Tests
Warranty administrator training, the latest addition to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center’s online course offerings, is designed to help…
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NATDA Announces Key Staff Changes
NATDA (The North American Trailer Dealers Association) announced several significant changes to its team, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, fostering…
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AL-KO Vehicle Technology Appoints New R&D Senior Vice President
AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group announced Dr. Klaus Wilhelm will (again) lead the company’s global research and development as well as…
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Eberspächer Launches 12-Volt Battery Management System
Eberspächer recently announced its launch of a battery management system (BMS) for the low-voltage range with a connection to the…
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Patrick To Participate in Upcoming CJS Conference
Patrick Industries has announced that it will participate in CJS Securities 24th Annual “New Ideas” Summer Conference on July 10.…
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RV Electrical Systems 101
RV electrical systems can be confusing to explain to potential users, and rightly so! Learning how all the components go…
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Inflation Cooling Again, Though Not Time to Cut Rates
The following is a report from the Associated Press. Inflation in the United States is slowing again after higher readings earlier this…
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Link Auto & RV Buys Wisconsin Auto Dealership
Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, announced the sale of South Lake Motors in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, to Link Auto…
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Outdoor Industry Assoc., Outdoor Retailer Conclude Partnership
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), a member-led collective and the outdoor industry’s catalyst for meaningful change, and Outdoor Retailer, the largest…
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APCO Holdings Acquires Two F&I Companies
APCO Holdings, provider and administrator of automotive Finance & Insurance (F&I) products, has acquired two companies: Rider’s Advantage and Capital…
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RVs Destroyed by Fire at Mesa, Arizona, Dealership
The following is a report from KPHO Arizona News. Crews extinguished a massive fire that broke out at an RV…
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Dragonfly Energy, Jeremy Renner Collab in Mobile Recording Studio
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, said it spearheaded a collaboration that brought together innovation, music and…
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Automotive Door Panel Fabrication Training Slated in August
Mobile Solutions, creator of tools and training needed for custom automotive electronics, audio and interior installations, announced its MasterTech Advanced…
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Honoring Industry Veterans
Change is good but requires seasoned professionals to lead the way. Nowhere is this more true than in the RV…
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RVeterans: Longtime Employees Spotlight
Blue Ox of Pender, Nebraska, has seven employees who have worked with the company for 30 years or more. Here…
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RVeterans: Colby Cannon
Colby Cannon started his tenure at Vogt RV World in 1998 as a service department trainee. Today he is the…
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RVeterans: Angie Campbell
Angie Campbell’s journey with Lerch RV began as parts manager and evolved into trusted leadership in warranty management. Angie ensures…
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RVeterans: Randy Murray
As the director of orientation at Pete’s RV Center, Randy Murray is responsible for the orientation departments of all three…
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RVeterans: Royden Naugler
Royden Naugler, shop foreman at Bluenose RV Centre in Pine Grove, Nova Scotia, oversees technicians and job assignments, teaches technicians…
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RVeterans: Mike O’Neil
Towering at 6 feet, 8 inches tall, Mike “Big Mike” O’Neil of Spartan RV Chassis is hard to miss at…
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RVeterans: Katie Lentine
Katie Lentine started working with United States Warranty Corporation (USWC) in February of 1995 as a bookkeeper. Soon, Katie’s work…
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RVeterans: Richard Mess
Richard Mess has spent his entire career at Wilkins RV, starting with the company when it comprised a single, small…
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RVeterans: Cheryl Barnes
Cheryl Barnes’ role as warranty claims processor at Jayco includes communicating with dealerships and tracking industry trends to prioritize warranty…
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RVeterans: Gerald Vince
Gerald Vince has been in the RV business his entire adult life. He got his start 52 years ago as…
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RVeterans: Curt Richardson
As director of inspection services for the RV Industry Association (RVIA), Curt Richardson manages and supports a team of full-time,…
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RVeterans: Randy Baskerville
As a sales representative for Forest River’s Wildwood division, Randy Baskerville manages the company’s network of dealer partners in his…
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RVeterans: Kevin Lipinski
Kevin Lipinski started at Land ‘N’ Sea as a warehouse worker in 1985, when the company was still Bell Distribution.…
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RVeterans: Jason Fitzgerald
Jason Fitzgerald, co-owner of Arrowhead Camper Sales in Mayfield, Kentucky, sold his first camper when he was only 12 years…
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RVeterans: Eric Sharp
As general manager of East to West with Forest River, Eric Sharp monitors all business aspects, including production, purchasing, sales…
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RVeterans: Tracy Anglemeyer
Tracy Anglemeyer oversees all sales and marketing functions at Thetford, which focuses on RV, trucking and camping sanitation products. Her…
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Happy Independence Day!
Ahead of the upcoming holiday, the team here at RV PRO would like to wish you and yours a very…
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Noovo Launches Noovo Pop Class B Van
Las Vegas-based Noovo has announced the launch of its new Noovo Pop camper van. Setting new benchmarks for design, technology…
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Blue Compass Awarded Gold Globee for Achievement in Brand Development
Blue Compass RV announced that it has received the Gold Globee award for Achievement in Brand Development at the 9th…
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GEN-Y Hitch Creates Product Training Coordinator Role
GEN-Y Hitch has announced Rachel Hochstetler as its training coordinator for its sales channels. In her over four years on…
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RVWA Welcomes Amanda Gore as Opening Speaker for Symposium
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) announced that Amanda Gore, speaker and trained physiotherapist, will be the opening speaker for this…
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RV Assistance Corp. Gives $25K to Mike Molino Learning Center
The RV Assistance Corp., the for-profit subsidiary of the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) that develops member benefits and services for…
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Canadian RV Dealership Donates to Three Local Charities
Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada-based Voyager RV Centre marked its 40th anniversary with the continuation of its Voyager Cares Initiative…
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Dragonfly Energy Powers Pepsi Deliveries With Liftgate Battery System
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced it is now a provider of lithium based liftgate power…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Bigfoot Industries, Inc. (Bigfoot) is recalling certain 2023-2024…
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Hughes Autoformers Launches Second-Gen RV Surge Protector
Hughes Autoformers announced the launch of its second-generation Power Watchdog. As the successor to the first Smart RV Surge Protector,…
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Employee Pay-for-Performance Plans That Get Results
Skilled workers are hard to find — and keep. Little wonder employers are taking a fresh look at so-called “pay-for-performance”…
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US Economic Growth Revised Upward in Last Quarter
The following is report from the Associated Press. The American economy expanded at a 1.4% annual pace from January through…
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ORR Addresses House Spending Bill Cuts
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) issued the following statement on the proposed spending cuts in the House Appropriations Committee Fiscal Year…
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Crane Composites Sponsors $200K Donations to Local Charities
Crane Composites, a subsidiary of Crane Company, recently presented 56 local nonprofit charitable organizations with donations from the Crane Fund for Widows…
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Truma Integrates SoftStartRV Tech Into Aventa A/C Units
Beginning July 2024, Truma North America will integrate SoftStartUSA technology into the Truma Aventa air conditioning systems. “We are excited…
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RVWA Hiring Administrative, Membership Manager
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) is seeking an administrative/membership manager to join its team. The position will be responsible for…
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Aquafire Debuts Vapor Fireplace Concept
Aquafire, a new fireplace innovation, said it is revolutionizing RV living with its fireplace concept designed to enhance comfort and…
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Bring Your Kid to Work
One of the greatest sounds on earth is the laughter of a child. Can everyone agree on that? OK, this…
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Thor Motor Coach Shares Class C RV Updates
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) has announced its 2025 model year changes across its Class C motorhome lineup. “With a focus…
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RVTI Analyzing & Elevating Curriculum for 2025
Members of the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) Curriculum Committee met in Elkhart, Indiana, the week of June 17-21 to review…
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