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Volta Power Systems to Host Rally Around Green Camping Technology
Volta Power Systems, a mobile energy storage company, is hosting a rally for RV technology enthusiasts looking to camp off-grid…
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KOA Announces Promotion, New Controller in Finance and Accounting
Kampgrounds of America announces staffing changes within finance and accounting as it responds to the growth it has experienced the…
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LOOK Trailers Employees’ Actions Credited for Saving a Life
LOOK Trailers, a division of Novae, LLC, said that a group of employees at Formula Trailers in Bristol, Indiana, is…
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Premier RV has This Couple Back in the Game
After a hiatus of a just a few years, husband-and-wife team Brad and Brandy Thompson are back in the game.…
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The following was issued by Craig Kirby, president and CEO of the RV Industry Association. As we head into the…
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Independence Day Message from RVIA CEO Craig Kirby
The following was issued by Craig Kirby, president and CEO of the RV Industry Association. As we head into the…
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‘We Are Airstream’ Adds Santa Barbara Location
The largest authorized Airstream dealership in Arizona, named We Are Airstream Chandler, announces its acquisition of Airstream of Santa Barbara.…
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RV Retailer’s Q2 Includes New Store, Acquisitions
RV Retailer expanded its New England footprint in the second quarter with a new store in Connecticut and opened a…
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Winnebago Industries Announces Senior Leadership Moves
Winnebago Industries announced today several leadership position shifts. Amber Holm will be joining Winnebago as senior vice president, chief marketing…
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RVIA Announces Panelists for Compliance Seminar
This year’s Regulatory & Safety Compliance (RSC) Seminar, a member-only event on July 26 hosted by the RV Industry Association,…
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Best-Selling Author John Jantsch to Speak at RV Aftermarket Conference
Attendees at this year’s RV Aftermarket Conference, taking place Aug. 8-11 in San Antonio, Texas, will have the opportunity to…
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Meyer Distributing Announces New Albany, N.Y., Location
Meyer Distributing, a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, announces the addition of its Albany, New York location.…
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Norbert Nusterer Leaving Cummins Power Systems After 25 Years
Cummins announced a change in the leadership of the company’s Power Systems segment, one of the company’s five business segments.…
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Forbes: THOR Remains ‘Upbeat’ Amid Industry Headwinds
The American RV industry has seen a reversal in the prevailing winds, stiff and abrupt enough to snap your head…
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Wholesale RV Values Decline as Summer Arrives
Monthly shipments of new RVs were very strong, we learned this week, but wholesale RV prices seem to be losing…
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THOR Industries Named Silver Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association announced that THOR Industries is a silver partner for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. THOR will…
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RVTI Technician Among Speakers at Recreation Careers Webinar
Tim Scott, a Level 3 Technician at the RV Technical Institute, is among the panel that will join the Outdoor…
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Report: Live-In RVers Are Trending Younger
The Kansas City Star has this report that is reflected anecdotally in locations all over the U.S.: The demographic shift…
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THOR-Made Film Celebrating Nonprofit Work Wins Award
THOR Industries’ film, “Finding Strength and Redemption: The Blackfoot River Adventure with First Descents,” which chronicled the life-changing collaboration with…
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Airstream Eliminates Gas and Loads Lithium into Mercedes Sprinter RVs
Technology-focused website New Atlas takes a look at the next steps Airstream is taking in moving away from fossil fuels…
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Honda Power Sports Launches New Generator
Just as the 2022 summer of recreation is kicking into high gear, Honda Power Sports & Products, a business unit…
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FTC Shines Spotlight on Certain Auto Sales Tactics Used by Dealers
The Federal Trade Commission is considering a move to eliminate junk fees and bait-and-switch advertising from the car-buying process, according…
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Ep. 39 – MORryde’s Jack Enfield: Decades of Innovative Solutions
Jack Enfield is the long-time sales and marketing manager for Elkhart, Indiana-based MORryde, a supplier to the RV industry that…
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Dometic Conducts Training Seminar for Alliance RV Service Team
Dometic recently conducted an educational training seminar on Dometic toilets this month for Alliance RV service technicians, and the company…
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Dealer Profit Services Develops F&I Training for RV, Marine Dealers
Dealer Profit Services, a member of the Brunswick family, has developed a comprehensive F&I training program for marine and RV…
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New England RVers Not Deterred by High Gas Prices
High gas prices are changing some vacation plans, but campground workers in New Hampshire said they’re not discouraging people from…
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Air Lift Releases New Kit for 2019-22 Lincoln Nautilus AWD
Aftermarket air suspension manufacturer Air Lift Co. has released a new Air Lift 1000 kit specifically designed for the 19-22…
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AkzoNobel Names New CEO
AkzoNobel announced that Gregoire Poux-Guillaume will become the company’s new chief executive officer as of Nov. 1. He will succeed…
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RV and Marine Cleaning Brand Bling Sauce Adds to Power-Cleaning Lineup
Bling Sauce, known for its cleaning products that are specifically formulated for RVs, boats, powersports vehicles, snowmobiles, and more, has…
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New Indiana Facility Will Serve Semiconductor Market
Amidst a world-wide shortage of semiconductor chips, Taiwan-based MediaTek announced plans to create a new chip design center in partnership…
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RVshare Partners With Texas Make-A-Wish Chapter to Grant RV Dreams
RVshare announces its recent support and partnership with Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas (CSTX). Over the past few years, RVs…
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Blog: Customers Don’t Always Know What’s Best for Them
Let’s face it, walking through and looking at RVs at the dealership sure is fun. With all the advancements, technology…
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RV Shipments in May Set a Record
Results for the RV Industry Association’s May 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 50,529 units,…
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Survey: 65M Americans Plan to Go RVing This Year
A recent survey of America’s leisure travelers found that 36%, representing 65 million Americans, are planning on going RVing in…
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Airstream and Blue Ox Partner on Hitches for Airstreams
Airstream has announced a partnership with Nebraska-based hitch manufacturer Blue Ox. Under the agreement, Blue Ox will manufacture two Airstream-specific…
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Heartland, Cruiser and Triple E RVs Among NHTSA’s Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued its weekly list of recalls and three RV companies are represented on…
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THOR Increases Share Repurchase Authorization to $600M
THOR Industries announced that on Friday, June 24, the Board of Directors of THOR Industries reaffirmed its authorization to company…
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EY Announces The Shyft Group’s Adams as an Entrepreneur of the Year
Daryl Adams, president and CEO of The Shyft Group since 2015, has been named by Ernst & Young an Entrepreneur…
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Continental Debuts Ultrasonic Back-Up Sensor Kit
Continental, a global supplier of systems, components, and tires to automobile, truck, and agriculture/construction equipment manufacturers, now offers an Ultrasonic…
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EcoFlow Launches Modular Power Solutions for RVs and Off-Grid Living
Portable power and renewable energy solutions company EcoFlow launched EcoFlow Power Kits for RVs and off-grid living. The kits simplify…
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RVDA Launches 2022 Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) Survey
The RV Dealers Association has launched the 2022 Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey and U.S. and Canadian dealers will have…
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Blue Ox Announces New Fifth Wheel Lineup
Towing products manufacturer Blue Ox Products announces a new lineup of Fifth Wheel Hitches and Accessories. No adapters are needed…
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New Horizons Recruitment Video Wins Top Industry Honor
A video created for New Horizons RV in Junction City, Kansas, has won the highest award available in the 43rd…
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Sudbury Partners with Meyer Distributing, NTP-STAG
To promote its line of premium boat and RV care products, Sudbury has signed two new distributors: Meyer Distributing and…
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Cummins Marks 10th Anniversary of Acoustic Technology Center
Cummins has historically been a company that has let its actions do the talking for it. But in one case,…
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New Dates Set for RV/Camping Show in Beijing
Given the improving COVID situation in Beijing, Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co. have officially determined the new dates for All in…
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Report: Consumer Sentiment Hits All-Time Low
Consumer sentiment hit a record low in June as Americans continued to face elevated prices for gas, food, and other…
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Palomino Stays All Decked Out
As campgrounds and parks become increasingly crowded, truck campers are getting more attention, given that they can go places much…
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Nominations Due Friday for RV Aftermarket Product of the Year
Nominations for the annual Aftermarket Product of the Year Award are due this Friday, June 24. The award recognizes a…
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Botos Joins DEI Team as Lead Engineer and Designer
Design Engineering Inc. welcomes Matthew Botos as its new lead engineer and designer. Botos joined the team in May with…
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THOR’s Tim Schlabach Honored with Achievement in RV Standards Award
THOR Industries has announced that Tim Schlabach was honored with the Distinguished Achievement in RV Standards Award at RVs Move…
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Arrow’s Mullin Excited About 2023 Exhibitor’s Showcase
Arrow Distributing has announced its 2023 annual Exhibitor’s Showcase is taking place at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las…
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KPA Asks: With Wildfire Season Here, Is Your Dealership Ready?
RV Dealers Association partner and business training and compliance firm KPA has released a free online quiz to help determine if dealers are…
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Upcoming RV Technical Institute Classes For July 2022
The RV Technical Institute has announced its upcoming in-person training classes for those seeking to become RV technicians or to…
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Go RVing Releases April Data from New Campaign
Go RVing’s new campaign launched this spring with all-new branding, messaging and creative content. The campaign pieces can be broken…
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Tampa Bay Summer Show Draws Large Crowds
The Tampa Bay Summer RV Show opened on Thursday, June 9, but while Thursday and Friday both had on-and-off rains,…
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NTP-STAG 2023 Expo Dates and Location Announced
NTP-STAG announced it will be hosting Expo 2023, its annual dealer event, live in Aurora, Colorado, Jan. 16-17, 2023, at…
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Winnebago Posts Record Quarterly Revenues
Winnebago Industries reports record revenue for the fiscal third quarter of $1.5 billion, an increase of nearly 52 percent compared…
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BMPRO Adds New CFO to Executive Team
Setec BMPRO, a power management and Smart RV technology manufacturer, announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer, Jasmin…
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Dometic Hosts Meeting with RV Aftermarket, Manufacturing Reps
Dometic says it met on June 20 for its quarterly strategy meeting with RV aftermarket and manufacturing leaders in Los…
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The Shyft Group Launches Aftermarket Brand for RV Market
Red Diamond Aftermarket Solutions, a new go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group, makes its debut today alongside a trio of…
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Protective Asset Protection is Gold Partner for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo
The RV Dealer’s Association announced that Protective Asset Protection is the gold partner for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. Protective has…
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What of RV Sales Now That Gas is $5?
Two reporters from NorthJersey.com decided to look at RV sales in the region now that gas is peaking at record…
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Deadline is July 1 to Apply for RV Learning Center Scholarship
Applications for the Mike Molino RV Learning Center College Scholarship Program are now available online and the deadline for applying…
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Jayco Hosts Inaugural Family Night
Jayco recently held its first Family Night, with more than 1,000 employees and family members of the motorized division, the…
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Gen-Y Hitch, NexGen Breaks Ground
It was a long time coming, according to the partners of GEN-Y Group, but on Monday morning the wait was…
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Sponsorships Available for 2022 RV Aftermarket Conference
Registration for the 2022 RV Aftermarket Conference opened a few weeks ago and influential suppliers and distributors in the growing…
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RVIA Seminar to Feature Transport Canada, Environmental Regs
Registration for the RV Industry Association’s annual Regulatory & Safety Compliance Seminar is now open. This year’s event is taking…
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RVTI Hiring New Technician Trainer
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is currently hiring for a new trainer who would be responsible for instructing new RV…
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RVWA Hosting Guest Speaker at Monthly All-Member Call
The RV Women’s Alliance is hosting an all-member call and panel discussion at the end of the month, and the…
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EarthSafe Brings Water Disinfection Solution to America
Cleaning and disinfecting solution company EarthSafe is bringing its water disinfection product to the United States. For the last three…
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All-Electric 2023 Living Vehicle RV Debuts
Living Vehicle, a luxury electric travel trailer with off-grid capabilities, announces its 2023 model, which it says brings the company…
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Blog: Tom Kline on Keeping the Government Out of Your Business
The last thing you want is the government stepping in and becoming involved in your day-to-day business activities. Tom Kline…
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Mike Bear, GM of Coachmen’s Class C’s, is Retiring
Mike Bear, general manager of Coachmen’s Class C Divisions, has announced his retirement June 1. Bear has been a member…
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Brady Brothers Named EY Midwest ‘Entrepreneurs of the Year’
Coley and Ryan Brady, brothers and founders of Elkhart, Indiana-based Alliance RV, have been named Entrepreneurs of the Year in…
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THOR to Hold Investor Day June 27
THOR Industries says it will host its Investor Day at Airstream headquarters in Jackson Center, Ohio, on Monday, June 27,…
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The Shyft Group Appoints VP of Investor Relations, Group Treasurer
The Shyft Group has named industry veteran Randy Wilson as vice president, investor relations and group treasurer. In his new…
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Forest River, Off Grid, Keystone on This Week’s NHTSA Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued this week’s vehicle recall list, and the following RV companies are featured.…
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Planned Industrial Campus in Goshen Passes Hurdle
Plans for the development of a large industrial campus on Goshen, Indiana’s southeast side passed a major hurdle Friday during…
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Report: Meet the American Who Invented the Motorhome
Fox News over the weekend ran a piece on a man you have probably never heard of, but is purported…
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Mary Kelly is Featured Speaker at RVWA Symposium
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) is holding its first-ever educational symposium in Chicago on Oct. 10-12, and Mary Kelly, Ph.D.,…
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Camping Outlook Strong for Independence Day Weekend
Kampgrounds of America (KOA)’s Monthly Research Report – June edition indicates that 21.5 million camping households are planning Fourth of…
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Boys & Girls Club Hosts RV Tour Day
RV Day returned to the Boys & Girls Club in Middlebury, Indiana, on Wednesday. It’s a chance for youngsters to…
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World’s Latest Electric RV is an ‘Awesomely Multifunctional Mini-Camper’
Technology-focused website NewAtlas.com shines the spotlight on the Vanderer Urban Camper. With a modular, multifunctional rear lounge so comfy it…
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Survey: 60% of CEOs Expect Recession by 2023
Fears of an economic downturn are growing among CEOs, with some convinced the economy has already rolled over. The majority…
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Dometic Sponsors Benefit Concert for Honduras, Uganda Charities
Dometic will be sponsoring the “We Are Messengers” Benefit Concert, a charity event organized by Elkhart, Indiana-based charities Isaiah 6:8…
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Striving to Be ‘Simply the Best’
Winnebago CEO Mike Happe and Tina Turner might not have a lot in common on the surface. One runs a…
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Winnebago Industries Completes 1,300-Mile Electric Road Trip
Winnebago Industries just completed a more than 1,300-mile all-electric RV road trip with the e-RV, the first all-electric zero emission…
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Go RVing Wins Big at National Radio Mercury Awards
Go RVing won big at the National Radio Mercury Awards on June 9, bringing home the top prize in two…
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RV Aftermarket to Hold Webinar with Stu Gold of BeginRV
At 1 p.m. ET, 10 a.m. PT, on Thursday, June 30, join the RV Industry Association for a live webinar…
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Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill Wraps RVs Move America Week
Last week, 114 participating advocates and guides took part in 101 meetings with Senators from 27 states and Representatives from…
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Nominations Close Soon for RV Aftermarket Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominations for the RV Aftermarket’s Lifetime Achievement Award are being accepted through this Friday, June 17. Given to one individual…
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Fraud Charges Accumulate Against Fremont RV Center Owners
The owners of a South Sioux City (Iowa) RV sales company face dozens of new charges as an investigation into…
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Congress Clears New Rules on Ocean Container Ships
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which is supported by RV Industry Association, cleared Congress on Monday and is expected to…
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Valvoline Opens Service Center for RVs, Heavy-Duty Fleets
Valvoline today announced the opening of its first company-owned service center for heavy-duty fleets, including motorized and diesel RVs. Valvoline…
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Relentless Dealer Services, Lakota Trailers, and Bish’s RV Partner on Rodeo Scholarship
Relentless Dealer Services (RDS), Lakota Trailers and Bish’s RV partnered to provide $6,500 in scholarships for the Indiana High School…
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RVDA Board Boosts RECT Initiatives, Approves $4.1M Budget
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) Board of Directors approved several programs to support the industry’s Repair Event Cycle Time (RECT)…
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Wells Fargo Distribution Finance Returns as RVDA Con/Expo Sponsor
Wells Fargo Distribution Finance (DF) is returning as the platinum sponsor for the RV Dealers Association (RVDA)’s upcoming 2022 RV…
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PPL Motorhomes Acquires Florida’s RV Swapshop
RV consignment company PPL Motorhomes has acquired RV Swapshop in Summerfield, Florida. This is the first acquisition for PPL outside…
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