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RVIA Schedules EV Charging Webinar
The RV Industry Association has scheduled a webinar the first week of October titled “EV Webinar: Pull-Thru Charging is Critical…
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KOA Pledges Continued Support for Corporate Social Responsibility
Kampgrounds of America renewed its dedication to corporate social responsibility (CSR) through the recent submission of its 2023 Outdoor CEO…
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Ep. 68 – Jon Mulder of Volta Power Systems: The Future is Electric
EV technology continues to evolve, and Volta Power Systems is among the companies pushing for its increased adoption into the RV…
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RV Shipments Down 45% for Year
Results for the RV Industry Association’s August 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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Thor Motor Coach Launches the Ultimate Camper Vans for Off-Roading
Thor Motor Coach is showing off what it calls its latest camper van innovations at Dealer Open House in Elkhart,…
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REV Rec Group on Hand at Open House
REV Recreation Group said it had a very strong showing at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania. “We had…
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Ember RV Introduces E-Series
Ember Recreational Vehicles has introduced the new E-Series, what it calls a lightweight-laminated, price-conscious travel trailer, on the first day…
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TAXA Outdoors Shows ’24 Lineup at Open House
TAXA Outdoors, makers of lightweight, garageable adventure vehicles, is participating in Open House this year in Elkhart, Indiana. It started…
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Open House 2023: Slideshow, Day One
Open House returns to Elkhart, Indiana, this week, as RV dealers from all over the country will descend on the…
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Panel on Cash Flow Mgt. Slated for RVDA Con/Expo
A panel of finance management experts from Moss Adams will provide guidance on effective cash flow management and floorplan financing…
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KOA Becomes VetFran Member
Kampgrounds of America, the company known as KOA, is excited to announce its recent designation as a VetFran member, reinforcing…
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Voyager RV Centre’s Initiative Making Significant Local Impact
British Columbia, Canada-based Voyager RV Centre’s charitable campaign is making significant strides in 2023. Named “Voyager Cares,” the local dealership’s…
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Jon Mulder of Volta Power on the Newest In Tow with RV PRO
What’s the status of electric-powered RVs at the present time, and what we can expect in the near future, is…
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Streamline F&I and Ramp Up Profitability
By Robert Grant With over 30 years in the recreation industry, I’ve spent a lot of time at dealerships. Those…
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Sponsored Content: Strategies to Maximize Your Online Marketing ROI
The internet has reshaped shoppers’ expectations for RV dealerships, with 66% of shoppers expecting a business to understand their unique…
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RV PRO Unveils 40 Under 40 Class of 2023
RV PRO is proud to present the chosen honorees for its fourth annual 40 Under 40 recognition. Each year, 40…
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Dometic Now Offering Go Power! 48V Air Conditioner
Dometic will unveil its latest innovation at the Elkhart Open House next week – a 48-volt air conditioner. Designed to…
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Thor Motor Coach Unveils Class A RV Innovations
Thor Motor Coach said it has several new Class A RV models debuting at Open House next week. First is…
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Chinook to Debut Several New Features at Open House
Chinook RV announced the release of its Direct Fire Suppression System and other features as well, including the availability of…
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inTech Bringing Several New Units to Open House
inTech is promising a “wow” to visitors to its display area at Open House next week. “We are thrilled to…
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Full RVDA Con/Expo Schedule Now Available Online
A preliminary schedule of educational workshops, meetings and events during the 2023 RV Dealers Convention Expo on the event’s website. The…
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Baby, It’s (Soon To Be) Cold Outside
It stands to reason that when you leave water outside in temperatures at or below 32 F, it will freeze.…
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Ember RVs Welcomes Another Bontrager as Adviser
Derald Bontrager joined the management team of Ember Recreational Vehicles in an advisory role, as well as a shareholder. Bontrager…
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Arterra Rebrands as WFCO Technologies
Arterra Distribution, supplier of WFCO power conversion products, will now be known as “WFCO Technologies” as part of a re-branding…
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Coachmen Highlighting What’s New at Open House
Coachmen RV is drawing attention to its two newest floorplans it will have on display at Open House. One is…
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Sunset Park RV To Host Bowling Night at Open House
Sunset Park RV, makers of ultra-lightweight RVs, announced its much-anticipated 2023 Dealer Open House next week. For Sunset, it will…
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Equal-i-zer Hitch Celebrates Employee’s 27 years
Equal-i-zer Hitch is congratulating Rich Elliott, vice president of sales and marketing, for having spent 27 years at the company.…
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Let’s Go Aero Launches Expanded Jack-IT Products
Let’s Go Aero, a company focused on innovative outdoor gear transportation, announced its new expanded Jack-IT family of products. Building…
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KOA Survey: Significant Increase in Fall and Winter Camping Expected
Kampgrounds of America’s monthly research report for September said that most campers – 85% – are planning fall trips for…
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Mortgage Rates Top 7% for Sixth Straight Week
The 30-year average mortgage rate rose to 7.19% this week from 7.18% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. The…
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THOR Co-Leads Funding Round for EV Partner, Harbinger Motors
THOR Industries and its investment partner TechNexus Venture Collaborative were the co-leaders of a funding round for California-based Harbinger Motors,…
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Lippert to Show New Products & Innovations at Open House
Lippert announced several dealer opportunities it will have during Open House Week, specifically on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 27 and…
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Blue Compass RV Completes Northeast Brand Rollout
Blue Compass RV completed its rebranding effort in the major RV markets across the Northeast including New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania,…
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Garmin Acquires JL Audio
Garmin completed its acquisition of JL Audio, a privately held U.S. company that designs and manufactures audio solutions for marine,…
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Dexter Introduces New Aluminum Oil Caps
Dexter, a manufacturer of trailer axles and trailer brakes, has introduced a bolt-on and threaded aluminum oil cap bearing protection…
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Outdoor Hospitality’s State and Future Slated at ARVC Expo
A distinguished panel will be giving their opinions on the current state of the outdoor hospitality industry as part of…
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RVing in New England to Spotlight the Value of Tech Training
With all the talk of first-time buyers in the industry, who’s training them on how to care for and maintain…
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RVWA Names New Managing Director
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) recently hired experienced association management professional Patricia Carrera to serve as the organization’s new managing…
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Dragonfly Energy Claims Breakthrough in Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
Dragonfly Energy Holdings, makers of Battle Born Batteries and energy storage solutions, in collaboration with Aqua Metals, pioneers in sustainable…
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Cruiser RV Unveils ‘Luxury-Level’ Avenir
Cruiser RV announced the newest model to its lineup, the Avenir. According to the company, the Avenir “includes a fresh,…
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RVshare Introduces ChatGPT Plug-In
RVshare has rolled out a brand-new ChatGPT plug-in that it said will act as a virtual travel agent for RVshare…
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RVTI Adds Admin Assistant to Staff
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) has hired Wenona Hays as its new administrative assistant. “I have a bachelor’s degree in…
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PRVCA Reflects Back on 54th Annual Hershey Show
Beautiful weather brought out the crowds for the 54th America’s Largest RV Show, organizers said. A total of 45,535 people…
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Storyteller Overland Recognized as ‘Champion of Women’
Alabama-based Storyteller Overland, makers of Class B and adventure vehicles, has been named a finalist for the Champion of Women…
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RVDA Con/Expo Workshops on Building Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty
Softer RV sales increase the importance of a dealership’s service department and good service can bring in potential new buyers.…
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Pro Sports Agents ‘Athletes First’ Teams With Winnebago
Athletes First (A1), the premier football representation agency, announced an innovative partnership with Winnebago and the official launch of the…
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Meyer Opens Louisiana Crossdock Location
Meyer Distributing announced its new Alexandria, Louisiana, crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Arlington, Texas, distribution…
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Increased F&I Profitability Slated at RVDA Con/Expo
RV industry veteran Jamison Carrier will help bring dealers increased profitability in their F&I departments with a workshop designed to…
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RV Recalls on This Week’s NHTSA List
The following are this week’s RV-related recalls announced by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Ford Motor Co. is recalling…
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Education, Legislative News and Fun Made Up 43rd FRTVA Convention
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) held its 43rd convention earlier this month at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort in…
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Pop Star Pink and Family Attend Hershey Show
If you attended an RV show in Hershey, Pennsylvania this weekend and thought you saw Pink there, you weren’t imagining…
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Is Your P&A Inventory Prepped for the Winter?
It is September and to paraphrase a line from the song Autumn Leaves by Chet Baker: “… and soon we’ll…
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Eberspächer to Have Presence at Open House Week
Eberspächer will be showcasing its products at the outdoor portion of Open House Week in Elkhart, Indiana, next week. The…
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Open House Preview: What’s New for ’24
The annual September Open House Preview issue of RV PRO is out, with more than two dozen companies having submitted…
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Forest River Announces Live Music for Open House Week
As a “thank you” to its dealers, Forest River will again host live entertainment for the 14th annual Forest River…
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Shyft Group Publishes 2023 Sustainability Report
The Shyft Group has published its 2023 sustainability report, Charging Towards a Sustainable Future, highlighting the company’s sustainability activities, performance…
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RVDA Con/Expo Offers Multiple Sales, Success Workshops
The upcoming RV Dealers Convention/Expo will offer timely workshops to help dealerships drive sales and thrive in the current market.…
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TMC Brings New Super C Floorplans to Hershey
Thor Motor Coach has brought a fleet of 70 units to America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania, this week.…
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TireMinder App Now Integrates With Apple CarPlay
TireMinder, makers of tire pressure monitoring systems for RVs, has introduced an enhancement to its TireMinder Lite app: integration with…
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Encore RV Launches New Product Line
Encore RV is launching a product line called VENŪ. The first model is called a 10KB and will debut at…
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Outside Van Announces Boutique Dealer Network Strategy
Adventure-focused Class B manufacturer Outside Van said it has struck a strategic sales partnership with Van Land in Santa Rosa, California,…
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Nikki Booker Is Newest RVIA Standards Inspector
Nikki Booker has joined RVIA’s standards inspection program as its newest inspector. The RV Industry Association’s standards inspection program consists…
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2024 RVIA Leadership Conference Set for March
The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s 2024 Leadership Conference will be held March 5-7, 2024, in Bonita Springs, Florida. The 2023…
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‘America’s Largest RV Show’ Draws Long Lines on Day One
Wednesday is Day One of what’s known as “America’s Largest RV Show” in Hershey, Pennsyvania. The 54th edition of the…
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Black Book: Towable Prices Finally Falling
Wholesale prices heading into the home stretch of 2023 are following overall market trends, with the difference being that towable…
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Aliner Rolls Out First Solar-Powered A-Frame
Aliner has introduced what it says is the first folding camper in the industry to be powered by solar and…
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Winnebago Debuts New Access, Solis Pocket at Hershey Show
Winnebago will have more than 90 RVs on display at America’s Largest RV Show this week, including the new Winnebago…
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TMC Unveils New Floorplans at 2023 Hershey Show
Thor Motor Coach will showcase a fleet of more than 70 units in Hershey, including toy haulers, Class As, Class…
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2023 RV Aftermarket Parts & Accessories Survey Results Are Out
The 2023 Aftermarket Parts and Accessories Customer Survey, conducted for the RV Industry Association (RVIA), provides a deep analysis of…
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Blue Compass Completes Brand Rollout in South Carolina, Georgia
Blue Compass RV announced its completion of the brand rollout for five stores in South Carolina and three stores in…
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RVIA Webinars: EV Charging Station Access and the Dangers of ‘Greenwashing’
As the federal government begins to invest unprecedented amounts of funding into EV charging infrastructure, the RV Industry Association’s Government…
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Brown & Brown Insurance is Bronze Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
Brown & Brown Insurance is returning as a bronze partner for the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, to be held Nov.…
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FCCC Unveils Purpose-Built V-Series Suspension System
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) has unveiled its V-Series Suspension System, announcing the product at the Hershey Show. The only…
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Inflation Rises as Oil Prices Surge
onsumer prices edged higher in August as a surge in oil prices contributed to an uptick in headline inflation, according…
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Camping World Set to Acquire Indiana’s Edmundson RV
Camping World Holdings is acquiring Edmundson RV in Edinburgh, Indiana. The location currently operates 34 service bays and at closing…
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Jayco Launches New Dealer Marketing Tools
The Jayco Family of Companies has launched a new suite of dealer marketing tools. The resources include a print on-demand…
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Dragonfly Energy Exhibiting at Clean Energy Convention in Vegas
Dragonfly Energy will be a featured industry exhibitor at the largest clean energy event in North America – the RE+…
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Owners of Keystone Montana Coaches Hold Annual Rally
The Montana Owner’s Club kicked off its 19th annual rally this weekend at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds in Elkhart, Indiana,…
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Phoenix USA RV Picks Volta Power Systems
Volta Power Systems, a leading supplier of mobile li-ion – as it refers to “lithium-ion” – power systems, has partnered…
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Jaeger-UniTek Unveils New Slideout Sealing Solution
Jaeger-UniTek Sealing Solutions has launched the StyleCap, an adhesive-backed, corner seal cover designed to function in securely and repeatedly sealing…
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Ep. 67 – Toby O’Rourke and the Business of Happy Campers
The RV and camping industries have always been married at the hip. Not everyone wants to go off-grid, and when…
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Tom Kline: When Is a Dealership Like an Octopus?
Dealer consultant Tom Kline, owner of Better Vantage Point, reminds dealers that staying in compliance with federal, state and local…
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RV Women’s Alliance Names Award Finalists
The RV Women’s Alliance has chosen finalists for its annual awards presentation. Out of more than 60 nominations, a few…
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nuCamp Brings Back the Cirrus 920
After a long hiatus, nuCamp said it is bringing back the Cirrus 920 truck camper. The company said this version…
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DDR Co. Promotes Rebecca Carpenter to VP of Operations – Controller
DDR Co., which produces components products for the RV industry, has promoted Rebecca Carpenter to the position of vice president…
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The 54th ‘America’s Largest RV Show’ Begins Wednesday
America’s Largest RV Show, the annual gathering in Hershey, Pennsylvania which will feature more than 1,500 new RVs and related…
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Entegra Coach Awards Top Volume and CSI Dealer
In August, Entegra Coach presented awards for top volume dealer and top dealer in the area of customer service. Both…
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RV Recalls in NHTSA’s Weekly Report
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration issued its weekly vehicular recall list, and a small handful of RV companies found…
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KOA CEO Joins the In Tow Podcast Tuesday
Tomorrow is the second Tuesday of the month, and therefore a new episode of the In Tow with RV PRO…
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Ember to Debut 29MRS at America’s Largest RV Show
Ember Recreational Vehicles will be debuting its newest and what it calls its most spacious floorplan addition to its Touring…
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Keystone RV Launches Classics Collection
For the new model year, Keystone RV Co. has decided to turn its attention to a growing part of the…
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Xantrex Celebrates 40 Years of Mobile Power Solutions
Xantrex, which provides power solutions for RV, marine, work truck and specialty mobile applications, celebrates 40-years of operation. Xantrex is…
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Reusable Propane Cylinders: A Sustainable Approach to Portable Fuel
“There have to be better solutions available.” This was Graeme Esarey’s initial thought, but the passing consideration would turn out…
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Blue Compass RV Completes Brand Rollout in North Carolina
Blue Compass RV has completed the rollout of the Blue Compass brand for its seven stores in North Carolina. This…
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GE Appliances Is Bronze Partner for the RVDA Con/Expo
GE Appliances, which supplies components to the RV industry, has signed on as a new bronze partner for the 2023…
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Roadtrek to Relaunch ‘Westfalia’ Brand in North America
Westfalia, the iconic German brand that was a favorite among the free spirits of the 1960s and 70s, is making…
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RVTI Releases RV-C Course for RV Techs
The RV Technical Institute has launched a new course, the Introduction to RV-C, as part of its gold standard technician…
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Webinar: The Do’s & Don’ts of Avoiding Greenwashing
Three in four people considering purchasing an RV say the sustainability of materials has an impact on their purchase decisions,…
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Organizational Excellence Will Be Topic of RVDA Con/Expo Workshop
Ted Davis, founder of Airstream Adventures Northwest, will conduct a special workshop on driving organizational growth from an RV dealer’s…
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From Incarceration to Certification as an RV Tech
A Texas TV station reports on a program the RV Technical Institute has used successfully for a couple years now:…
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