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Blog: Enhancing RV Security with Electronic Access Solutions
Major trends continue to drive the dramatic growth in RV purchases. These include the increasing appeal and sophisticated range of…
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RV Industry Leaders Gather in Nation’s Capital
RVs Move America Week commenced Sunday at the Mayflower Autograph Hotel in Washington, D.C. It marks the first time since…
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RVIA: RV Industry Impact is $140B in U.S. Alone
As part of RVs Move America week, the RV Industry Association in Washington, D.C., presented a comprehensive, state-by-state look at…
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New $15M Career Center in North Dakota to Include RVTI Facility
Dunseith, North Dakota, has commenced a multi-stakeholder community revitalization plan following the recent announcement to bring a 100,000-square-foot industrial site…
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Navistar, Daimler, Forest River, Keystone, Roadtrek and Escape Featured on This Week’s Recall List
The weekly recall list from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration revealed several RV-related companies. Navistar is recalling its 2022…
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Report: Indiana Campgrounds Gearing Up for Big Summer
Summer 2022 is shaping up to be a banner season for campgrounds in Indiana and across the country. That prediction…
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BRP Boat Shipments Take a Dive in 2023 Q1
BRP Inc. last week announced that it increased the revenue forecast for its marine business for fiscal year 2023 but…
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Citi Report: Dreams of Improved Supply Chains ‘Shattered’
Shortages of semiconductors, car parts, and other key items that flow through supply chains are likely to remain for the…
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Air Lift Presents: Towing on the Road Guide
Towing a trailer is a practical and valuable skill to have, but it’s one that requires a lot of practice,…
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Alliance RV Strengthens Partnership with NRVTA
Alliance RV and the National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) have strengthened their partnership by developing an educational platform exclusively for…
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DeMars & Assoc. to Highlight RV Dispute Resolution Program at D.C. Event
Next week, RVs Move America Week attendees will have an opportunity to speak with representatives of DeMars & Associates, a…
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Derema Group Welcomes New Associate Sheldon Havlik
Derema Group, a national sales and marketing agency focused on the RV, marine and outdoor markets, announced the addition of…
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Dave & Matt Vans Launches 2022 Lifestyle Vehicles
Colorado-based Dave & Matt Vans, which manufactures, sells and rents vans featuring “everything you need and nothing you don’t,” today…
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Ivy Tech Celebrates Advanced Manufacturing, Automation Facility
One year ago, Ivy Tech Community College’s South Bend-Elkhart campus opened the Larry & Judy Garatoni Center for Advanced Manufacturing…
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KOA’s Larry Brownfield Promoted to New Role
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has promoted Larry Brownfield into an assistant vice president role within KOA’s franchise development services. The…
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National ARVC Promotes Three of its Top Leaders
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC) has announced promotions for three of the organization’s leadership team.…
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Timbren Announces New Kits for 2022 Chevy/GMC 1500 Pickup
Canada’s Timbren Industries recently introduced a new Timbren SES upgrade that fits the rear suspension of a Chevrolet Silverado 1500…
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May Payrolls Rise by 390K
The U.S. labor market remained hot in May, even as tighter monetary conditions and persistent inflation stoked worries of an…
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The Inspectors
It was a fateful dinner in 2016 with some friends who were full-time RVers that forever changed Lisa and Jason…
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Acuva Technologies Signs North American Partnership with Lippert
Global water purification company Acuva Technologies announced an exclusive supply and distribution agreement with Lippert. The companies say that Acuva’s…
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Airxcel Names Business Development Manager
Cedric Waters has joined Airxcel as a business development manager, according to Troy Nusbaum, vice president of OEM sales. Waters…
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2022 RV Aftermarket Conference Sponsorships Now Available
Registration for the 2022 RV Aftermarket Conference opened a couple of weeks ago and suppliers and distributors in the growing segment…
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Meyer Distributing Adds South Carolina Location
Meyer Distributing, a marketer and distributer of automotive specialty products, announced the addition of its Columbia, South Carolina, location. The…
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Xponent’s Solar Awning Wins German Innovation Award
Xponent Power‘s solar awning has been named the winner of the prestigious German Innovation Award by the German Design Council…
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Blue Ox Named Title Sponsor for FMCA Convention
FMCA, an international organization for RV owners, is proud to announce that Blue Ox, manufacturer of RV-related towing equipment, will…
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Armstrong Flooring Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Armstrong Flooring has filed for bankruptcy. The Lancaster County, Pennsylvania-based company had previously announced it was looking to sell its…
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Brown & Brown Acquires Dealer Specialties Group Corp.
Brown & Brown announced that its subsidiary, Brown & Brown Dealer Services, has acquired substantially all assets of Dealer Specialties.…
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KOA Names Brandi Simpson to New Chief of Staff Role
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced Brandi Simpson as its newest member of the executive leadership team, in the role of…
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Roamly Hires New Chief Commercial Officer, New Director of Claims
Roamly, an insurance technology company focused on the outdoor enthusiast market, announced two pivotal hires: former senior vice president of…
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Mountain Movers
Gina and Joe Starett aren’t typical RV dealership owners. They don’t come from a background of RVing, or a legacy…
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Entegra Coach Hosts 2022 Homecoming, Unveils Next Dates
Entegra Coach hosted nearly 200 coaches and 500 people at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds for this year’s annual Homecoming event,…
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Shipment Forecast Shows Inventory Normalizing ‘Faster Than Expected’
RV wholesale shipments are projected to top 549,000 units by the end of 2022, according to the Summer 2022 issue…
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Lippert Acquires RV Tent Company
LCI Industries, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, has acquired T.J. Snuggles, Inc. (“TJ Snuggles”), a company that manufactures…
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Airstream Touts New Heritage Museum
Airstream announced today the grand opening of its Airstream Heritage Center, located inside the company’s headquarters in Jackson Center, Ohio.…
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Entegra Coach Unveils New Branding
Entegra Coach unveiled a refreshed brand logo in conjunction with the 2023 model year launch. Since the start of Entegra…
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KOA Hires New Vice President of Human Resources
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has hired Yolawnda Henry as its new vice president of human resources. In her role, Henry…
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White House Proclamations Kick Off Great Outdoors Month
President Joe Biden yesterday issued the 25th consecutive presidential proclamation for Great Outdoors Month, taking place through June. The Outdoor…
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Cortes Campers Touts Michigan Purchase Order
US Lighting Group today announced that Cortes Campers, its wholly owned subsidiary, received an initial purchase order worth $385,000 from…
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Local News Talks RV Industry’s Increasing Prices, Slowing Sales
The rise in inflation and gas prices are beginning to impact RV sales. Retail sales of trailers are reported to…
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Sixteen F&I Rules and Regulations You Need to Know
RV dealers operate in a complex environment of federal, state, and local oversight. That’s why KPA created the 16 F&I…
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THOR Announces Retirement of Chris Hermon
THOR Industries announced today the retirement of Chris Hermon, one of the company’s North American RV group managers. Hermon will…
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Several Manufacturers Make NHTSA Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued its weekly list of recalls, including Airstream, Bowlus Road Chief, Daimler Vans…
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Camping World Expanding National Footprint
Camping World Holdings today announced plans for the continued expansion of its RV sales and service network through the completion…
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General RV’s Pennsylvania Supercenter to Open in July
Last year, General RV Center opened its first facility in Pennsylvania when it opened a new location in the Harrisburg…
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Coach-Net, RVTI Help Get RVers Back on the Road
Last month, Coach-Net, a provider of RV emergency roadside assistance, joined forces for a week with the RV Technical Institute…
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2022 Edition of RV Generator Standard Now Available
The new 2022 edition of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and RV Industry Association’s Engine Generator Sets for RV…
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Additional Halls Announced for 2022 Caravan Salon
CARAVAN SALON, the Germany-based trade fair for motorhomes, caravans, camper vans and equipment, has significantly extended its ranges and said…
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Cavco Unveils Record Q4 Earnings, $100M Stock Repurchase
Cavco Industries announced financial results for the fourth quarter, fiscal year ended April 2 and provided updates on other business…
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June Marks Great Outdoors Month
Every June, Americans across the country get outdoors during Great Outdoors Month, a month-long celebration of responsible, healthy outdoor recreation…
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RVIA Details Priorities for Bipartisan Outdoor Infrastructure Bill
The RV Industry Association unveiled priorities for the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which will help rebuild roads, bridges and airports,…
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Campers Inn RV Adds Three New Dealership Locations
Campers Inn RV, which claims the title of nation’s largest family-operated RV dealership group, announced it is opening three new…
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Leadership Conference Hosted by Lippert Sees Crowds
Lippert and PurposePoint held the third annual Purpose Summit May 17-19 at the University of Notre Dame, not far from…
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Tariffs Taking a Toll on Countertop Materials
A new study finds that tariffs are causing significant disruptions in the U.S. countertop market, as the U.S. is largely…
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New ASTM Standard Covers Powder Bed Fusion for Metals
A new ASTM International standard will provide advice for designers considering building parts using the powder bed fusion for metals…
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Motor1: Yes, it’s Compact, But it’s Loaded with Features
European automotive magazine Motor1.com has a French RV builder on its radar, and notes how the builder manages to keep…
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Canadian Q1 Shipments Up Nearly 30%
The Canadian RV Association reports that RV Wholesale Shipments into Canada for the first quarter ending March 31 totaled 17,964…
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RV PRO Wishes You a Meaningful Memorial Day
There will be no eNewsletter this coming Monday as RV PRO is taking May 30 off to honor the Memorial…
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Wholesale RV Values Are Mixed as Summer Arrives
Despite economic turmoil, wholesale RV prices are remaining generally steady, although as inventory levels stabilize prices are dropping a bit,…
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Ember RV Introduces Tandem Independent Suspension Floor Plans
Ember Recreational Vehicles introduced two new floorplans featuring tandem trailing-arm independent suspension systems made by CURT, an American company owned…
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RV Women’s Alliance, RVTI Partner on All-Female Tech Training
This summer, 12 aspiring female RV technicians will get the opportunity to receive the RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s gold standard…
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RVshare Names Chief Product Officer Amid Company Growth
RVshare, a peer-to-peer RV rental community, announced that Melissa Fortenberry has been named the company’s chief product officer (CPO). Fortenberry…
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Clean Seal Names Vice President/General Manager
Apryl Turczynski has been named vice president and general manager for Clean Seal, according to Jeremy Klotz, president of the…
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Sylvox Releases Latest Versions of TVs for RV Travel
Sylvox, a maker of specialty televisions, has released its latest 12/24V RV TVs, which it said is specifically designed for…
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Survey Details Red-Hot RV Rental Market
Although many people only think of motorhomes when it comes to RV rentals, a new survey by the RV Rental…
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RVIA Backs National Park Foundation Reauthorization Act Of 2022
Along with the other members of the National Parks Second Century Action Coalition, the RV Industry Association said Thursday it…
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Caravan Salon 2022 Grows in Size, Number of Vendors
Caravan Salon returns to Düsseldorf, Germany, Aug. 26-Sept. 4. The leading European RV show is increasing its physical footprint by…
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Cummins Sells Mask-Making Operations
Power generation company Cummins is getting out of its mask-making operations the company launched during the pandemic. The powertrain maker…
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The Grand Popularity of Fifth Wheels
Grand Design RV rolled out its first product in 2013, the first version of the Solitude fifth wheel. The Reflection…
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April RV Shipments Up Double-Figures Compared to ’21
The RV Industry Association’s April 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 57,043 units,…
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PleasureLand RV Acquires Coulee Region RV in an Upper Midwest Deal
PleasureLand RV Center has announced the acquisition of Coulee Region RV of West Salem, Wisconsin as its newest location to…
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SpaceX’s Starlink Now Offering RV Internet Service
Getting into the Want Starlink Immediately? Meet Starlink RV, Which Has No Waitlist SpaceX on Monday expanded its Starlink satellite…
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Meyer Distributing Announces Q1 Sales Performance Award
Meyer Distributing presented Senior Sales Account Manager Ray Greenlee with its 2022 First Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award. The company…
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Obit: Bob Barouti, Founder of California’s Giant RV, Dies
Bob Barouti, the founder of California’s Giant RV that has grown over the years into four stores, died recently. The…
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KOA Report Predicts Big Holiday Camping Weekend
Following the release of Kampgrounds of America’s (KOA) annual North American Camping Report in April, new research predicts late-spring holiday…
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Study: Americans are Budgeting More Toward ‘Nearcations’ Due to Inflation
With Americans searching for affordable travel alternatives this summer in the wake of inflation, new research shows “nearcations” and vehicle…
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Roadmaster Issues Safety Update for Certain Nighthawk Tow Bars
Washington-based Roadmaster has issued a safety update of its Nighthawk tow bar with serial numbers between 9513-10200. The company said…
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‘RVing in New England’ Live from Alliance Owner’s Rally
Alliance RV this week is hosting its 2022 Owner’s Rally in Goshen, Ind., at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds, and the…
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CNBC Names Ports Most Responsible for Supply Chain Backups
The drop in Shanghai’s port productivity, which is driven by to the lack of people working due to Covid lockdowns,…
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THOR Unveils Consumer Study Results, VP Promotion
THOR Industries announced the release of the company’s 2022 U.S. Camper Perception Study, which explores consumer RV purchase and usage…
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RVIA: Last Call for Advocacy Day Participants
Advocacy Day, the longstanding cornerstone event taking place on Wednesday, June 8, during RVs Moves America Week, is a unique opportunity…
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Fun Town Partners with RVTI for Training at All Locations
Fun Town RV, the largest towables dealer in Texas, has partnered with the RV Technical Institute to provide their RV…
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RVIA’s 2021 RV Industry Profile Now Available
The 2021 RV Industry Profile, published by the RV Industry Association, provides a detailed look at RV production and shipment…
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RVDA Announces More Details of Con/Expo Opportunities
The National RV Dealers Association has released exhibitor information for companies interested in participating in the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo…
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Stacey David Joins DEI Booth on Hot Rod Power Tour
This year’s Hot Rod Power Tour is heading south again, and Stacey David from hit shows “GearZ” and “Restoration Series”…
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GEN-Y Debuts the Phantom
GEN-Y, a manufacturer of a variety of towing products for trucks and trailers, announced its newest product: the Phantom. “This…
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German Mobile Home Manufacturer Sees Management Change
There is a change in the top position at the German mobile home manufacturer Erwin Hymer Group. The Erwin Hymer…
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Canadian RV Industry kicks off 7th Annual RV and Camping Week
Canadian campgrounds and RV dealers coast to coast are inviting their campers and RVers to join together and celebrate the…
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Ep. 37 – A Conversation with Soon-To-Be Hall of Famer Mick Ferkey
The long-time owner of Wisconsin’s Greeneway RV, Mick Ferkey will be inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame Class of…
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Camping World Acquires Richardson’s RV in Largest Acquisition to Date
Camping World Holdings announced what it says is its largest acquisition in company history: the purchase of Richardson’s RV Centers.…
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LKQ Corp. Releases 2021 Sustainability Report; Unveils New Brand Identity
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-Stag, has released its 2021 Sustainability Report and unveiled its new brand identity, which it…
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Lippert Names New Senior VP of Aftermarket Engineering and Product Development
Lippert welcomes Sundar Ananthasivan as its new senior vice president of aftermarket engineering and product development. Based in Eau Claire,…
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NRVTA Makes Dometic Equipment Investment
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced it made a major purchase of equipment from Dometic for use in hands-on…
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Micro-Air and RV Whisper Strike Partnership
Micro-Air, the award-winning manufacturer of the EasyStart family of air conditioning products, and RV Whisper LLC, the wireless aftermarket RV…
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Kuntry Kustom on NHTSA Recall List
This week’s list of vehicle recalls from the National Highway Transportation Administration is out, and only one RV maker is…
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2022 Skills Canada National Competition This Week in Vancouver
The 2022 Skills Canada National Competition will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre this Thursday and Friday, May 26…
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Coming Tuesday on In Tow with RV PRO: Future RV Hall-of-Famer Mick Ferkey
This Tuesday another new episode of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast goes live, and our guest will be…
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Blog: Making the Most of Customer Satisfaction Measurement
The success of any customer satisfaction survey program comes from the actions that take place after the data is collected.…
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Meyer Distributing Names Vendors of the Year
For the first time, Meyer Distributing has named GEN-Y Hitch its RV & Towing Vendor of the Year. GEN-Y Hitch…
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RV Executives Launch Brinkley RV
A new towable RV manufacturing firm has been unveiled by leading industry executives. Located on the southeast side of Goshen,…
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