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KPA Offers Resources to Help Dealers Avoid Winter Hazards
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center’s strategic partner, KPA, is helping dealers prepare their facilities and their employees to maintain…
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Pathfinder Ventures Pledges Support for Electric RVs
Pathfinder Ventures has announced its commitment to supporting the evolving RV industry and its future customers with electric RVs. Earlier…
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Transport Canada Updates Safety-Related Defects
Canada’s regulatory agency, Transport Canada, has released a statement that reads: “Per Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulation, as of Sept.…
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Australian RV Maker Expanding and Adding Huge 3D Printer to Factory Floor
This Australian manufacturer uses 3D printing to make some of its components. As part of its facility expansion, the company…
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Brown & Brown Reports Big Jump in Revenues
Insurance provider Brown & Brown reported revenues in the fourth quarter of 2021 of $738.5 million, up 15 percent, or…
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Brunswick Reports Record 2021
Brunswick, parent company of RV parts supplier Land ’N’ Sea, reported net sales in the fourth quarter of $1.4 billion,…
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Pace Setters
Pace International will celebrate its 50th anniversary at the end of February, but when it comes to the RV market,…
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Black Book Report: Wholesale Values Decline for Second Straight Month
“For the second month in a row, the average wholesale auction prices of all the major RV market segments declined,”…
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REV Recreation Group Touts Most Successful Florida RV SuperShow
REV Recreation Group said it had its most successful Florida RV SuperShow ever. At the 22nd annual show, customers could…
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Roamly, Wheelbase Partner on New Insurance Offerings
The insurtech company Roamly announced its new professional insurance product for the rapidly growing market of professional RV rental companies…
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Van Builder Expands, Increases Production Capacity Five-Fold
Dave & Matt Vans, the ‘lifestyle vehicle’ company that builds and rents vans, announced the purchase of two Colorado-based facilities…
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Finance Solution Starts 10th Year of Boosting RV Dealer Sales
Florida-based RV and boat financing company Finance Solution begins its tenth year of business in 2022. Since its founding, Finance…
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Edelmann Touts New Power Steering Fluid
Plews & Edelmann, a manufacturer and marketer of power steering components, hoses, automotive fittings, and turbo oil lines, has just…
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GM Sets Target of 600K Electric Pickups Per Year
General Motors is committing nearly $7 billion – the single largest investment in its history – toward building more electric…
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Tesla Cybertruck is Delayed Until 2023
Tesla will not be launching output of the Cybertruck EV pickup this year, as it focuses on increasing capacity at…
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Jobless Claims Trend Down as Omicron Disruptions Begin to Ease
First-time unemployment filings ticked lower for the first time in four weeks after notching a three-month high in the previous…
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NTP-STAG Expo Buzzing on Final Day
The final day of this year’s NTP-STAG Expo opened with a focus on something all businesses could learn: how to…
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Lippert Uses NTP-STAG Expo to Tout Innovation from its Subsidiaries
Lippert, parent company of towing products maker Curt Mfg., and RV appliance and electronics maker Furrion, used this week’s NTP-STAG…
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36th Fort Myers Show Kicks Off Thursday
The 36th Fort Myers RV Show rolls into the Lee Civic Center in Fort Myers, Fla., starting this Thursday and…
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GE Appliances Releases 2021 Economic Impact Report
GE’s Appliances division has released its 2021 Economic Impact Report, detailing what it calls “the most successful five-year period in…
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RVWA Touts In-Person Event in Elkhart
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) is inviting everyone in the Elkhart, Ind., area to its first in-person event on Feb.…
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The Shyft Group’s Michael Dinkins Honored by Savoy Magazine
Michael Dinkins, a board member at The Shyft Group since 2020, was named one of the most influential Black corporate…
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Report: Microchip Shortage will Persist
The U.S. Commerce Department said Tuesday a survey of semiconductor chips producers and users shows a shortage will persist, sparked…
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Outdoor Industry Seeks Way to Assist EV Makers
“Recharging your batteries” is often cited as a reason people like to pursue outdoor activities. On its website, the RVIA…
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2021 Shipments Set All-Time Record
The monthly manufacturers survey by the RV Industry Association for December showed that total RV shipments ended 2021 with a…
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NTP-STAG Expo Kicks Off with Well-Attended Seminars
LAS VEGAS – The brand-new Ceasar’s Forum in Las Vegas is the site of this week’s 2022 NTP-STAG Expo, presented…
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RV Fixed Ops Certification Week is March 6-12
The Society of Certified RV Professionals, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center have designated…
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Tiffin Group Names Freddie Swinney National Sales Manager
Tiffin Group has announced that Freddie Swinney has been appointed as national sales manager. Most recently Swinney was a DSM…
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BMPRO Now Available Through NTP-STAG
NTP-STAG has officially added BMPRO to its RV Electronics category. The two companies said the partnership is set to build…
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VisionMenu Hires Top Industry Exec to Fuel Innovation
VisionMenu, provider of finance and insurance (F&I) software to the automotive industry, today announced the hiring of Steven Meeker as…
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Atlanta Camping & RV Show Opens January 27 at Atlanta Exposition Center
The Atlanta Camping & RV Show, Georgia’s largest indoor showcase of motorhomes, campers and RVs, opens this Friday and runs…
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Lippert Surpasses 550,000 Hours of Community Service with its ‘Culture of Caring’ Initiative
Lippert Components kicked off 2022 in a big way as it announced that team members have volunteered more than 550,000…
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Ep. 29 – Paul Bambei: A Big Stake in the Outdoor Industry
Paul Bambei, president and CEO of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC), discusses his organization’s mission and…
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Blog: Is a Changing RV Market Good for the Camping Community?
The author runs OutdoorMiles.com, a website focused on RVing, camping and other aspects of outdoor recreation. In two years, the…
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Play-mor, Forest River, Keystone, Heartland on Weekly NHTSA Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued its weekly vehicle notice, and several RV makers made the list. Play-Mor…
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Xponent Power Unveils Xpanse Solar Awning at Tacoma RV Show
Xponent Power showed its new Xpanse solar awning for RVs for the first time in public at the Tacome, Wash.,…
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Camping World Holdings Announces Increased Stock Repurchase Program
Camping World Holdings said that its Board of Directors has authorized an increase in its stock repurchase program after which…
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Sobel U. Announces Return of In-Person Spring Training
After successful completion of three in-person courses in both Atlanta, Ga., and Tacoma, Wash., this winter, Sobel University announced the…
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Music City Hosts a Successful Show
The following report comes from WTVF in Nashville, Tenn., the site of a large regional RV show that just ended…
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Inland Northwest RV Show Draws Big Crowds in the Evergreen State
This report comes from a Spokane, Wash., TV station, where the Inland Northwest RV show returned this weekend after a…
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KOA Report: Majority of Campers Plan to Camp Again in 2022
The KOA Monthly Research Report – January Edition projects that 70 percent of those who camped in 2021 plan to…
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Podcast Live Tuesday: Paul Bambei of ARVC
A new episode of RV PRO’s podcast, In Tow with RV PRO, will go live this Tuesday and features Paul…
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2022 NTP-STAG Expo Opens Tuesday in Las Vegas
The 2022 NTP-STAG Expo presented by Airxcel begins Tuesday at the new, state-of-the-art Caesars Forum in the heart of the…
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Happe Touts Winnebago’s EV RV on CNBC
Michael Happe, president and CEO at Winnebago Industries, appeared on CNBC’s “Power Lunch” program this week to promote the company’s…
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36th Annual Fort Myers RV Show Begins Thursday
The Fort Myers RV Show begins Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Lee Civic Center in Fort Myers, Fla., and runs…
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RVDA of Canada Opens Nominations for New Award
In honour of the association’s past chairman, RVDA of Canada announced the creation of a new award – the George Goodrick…
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Cleer Vision Expands Leadership Team
Elkhart, Ind.-based Cleer Vision, an Airxcel brand that manufacturers glass and windows, is making leadership changes in its Windows and…
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How Electric RVs Might Change Road Tripping
This week at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, both Winnebago and THOR introduced the next generation of RVs: all-electric…
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Report: European RV Sales Set All-Time Record in 2021
Sales of new RVs in Europe rose 9.9 percent in 2021 – the most successful year in the history of…
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Intel Investing $20B in Ohio Chipmaking Facilities
Technology giant Intel Corp. plans to spend $20 billion on a massive chipmaking hub on the outskirts of Columbus, Ohio,…
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Ohio’s A-List Airstream Dealership
It started with burgers, then grew to include cars and trucks. Now, Mark Wahlberg is selling RVs. Of course, the…
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2022 Florida RV SuperShow Opens to New Record
The 2022 Florida RV SuperShow at the state fairgrounds in Tampa noted that day one saw more than 20,000 come…
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Ocean Bio-Chem Sees 18% Sales Increase
Florida-based Ocean Bio-Chem, parent company of various brands including Star brite, announced net sales in the third quarter of 2021…
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Micro-Air Taking it ‘Easy’ at the Tampa SuperShow
Allentown, N.J.-based Micro-Air is appearing at the 2022 Florida RV SuperShow this week in Tampa. The company will have its…
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RVIA Video: Maximize Your Membership
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) has put together an information and instructional video to help members learn about the wide…
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Nation Wide Products Acquires RV Air
Texas-based Nation Wide Products, which makes AC and HVAC-related products, has acquired RV Air, makers of RV air conditioner filter…
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After Year Off, RV Show Camps Out at Spokane County Fair
The SuperShow in Tampa is not the only RV show happening this week. The Inland Northwest RV Show & Sale…
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Isuzu and Cummins Announce Battery Electric Truck Collaboration
Cummins and Isuzu Motors Limited announced an agreement to create a prototype medium-duty, battery electric truck to demonstrate in North…
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New Jobless Claims Hit Three-Month High
Weekly new jobless claims unexpectedly jumped last week by the most since October, with some renewed virus-related disruptions at least…
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THOR Debuts Two Electric RV Concepts at the Florida RV SuperShow
TAMPA – In an invitation-only presentation at the 2022 Florida RV SuperShow, THOR Industries unveiled its eMobility strategy around electrification…
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Lippert Attends Tampa RV SuperShow
Lippert Components is an exhibitor at this week’s RV SuperShow, which begins today and runs through Sunday at the Florida…
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Storyteller Overland Buys Global X
Storyteller Overland, a manufacturer in the Class B RV Adventure Van space, announced Wednesday that it acquired Global Expedition Vehicles,…
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American Coach Unveils American Eagle 45E
American Coach will debut its 2022 American Eagle 45E at this week’s Florida RV SuperShow. American Coach is a luxury…
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Fleetwood Debuts Bounder 35GL for 2022
Fleetwood RV is introducing the 2022 Bounder 35GL at the Florida RV SuperShow. The company said the Bounder 35GL is…
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SuperSprings at Florida SuperShow
California-based SuperSprings International has a presence this week at the Florida SuperShow. The company said it purchased a 10-foot by…
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Registration for Virtual Sobel Course Extended to Jan. 25
Dealer demand due to market shifts and the need for RV-specific show selling skills have been the driving factors behind…
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Man Who Stole $900K from Trailer Firm Gets 4½ Years
Sentencing finally came for a man accused of embezzling nearly $1 million from his employer. The Elkhart Truth was in…
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Premium Guard Completes Acquisition of IPC Global Solutions
Premium Guard Inc., which makes automotive aftermarket filters and created PUREFLOW, a breathable air filtration technology, has completed its acquisition…
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InterMotive Announces VP Retirement and New Director Appointments
Tracy Weatherfield has retired after three years as vice president of operations at InterMotive. The company said that under his…
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SalVinco Offers New Aluminum LED Ceiling Light
RVers and boaters alike can be challenged when replacing older lights with attractive LED ceiling lights. SalVinco said its new…
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FMCA Announces Dates for March ’24 Rally
FMCA, a club for international RV owners, invites all RVers to make plans to attend its 108th International Convention &…
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Winnebago e-RV Details Unveiled
Winnebago Industries unveiled details of its e-RV, the first all-electric, zero-emission motorhome concept from a major RV manufacturer. Being introduced…
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THOR, Tech Nexus Partnership Targets ‘What’s Next’ in RV Technology
THOR Industries has entered into a strategic partnership with TechNexus Venture Collaborative. The partnership will identify and engage an ecosystem…
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RVTI Kicks Off Recruitment at Florida RV SuperShow
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is kicking off its year of recruitment this week at the 2022 Florida RV SuperShow.…
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Xtreme Outdoors Introduces the Little Guy Micro Max
Somerset, Penn.-based Xtreme Outdoors has introduced the Little Guy Micro Max, the newest addition to its Little Guy product line.…
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Truma Products Featured on Winnebago Micro Minnie FLX
The Truma AquaGo, the Truma VarioHeat and the all-new Truma Aventa will be highlighted on Winnebago Towables’ latest development at…
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New Tiffin Super C Features Aqua-Hot Hydronic Heating
The new Tiffin Allegro Bay Super-C motorhome class brings to the market a long list of amenities, and its all-electric…
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SpinCar Expands Sales AI Product into RV, Specialty Vehicle Markets
Software and technology company SpinCar announced the expansion of its Sales AI product into specialty vehicle markets. SpinCar said its…
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Cummins Completes 50% Acquisition of Momentum Fuel Technologies
Cummins and Rush Enterprises have closed on Cummins’ acquisition of 50 percent equity interest in Momentum Fuel Technologies from Rush…
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Brown & Brown Announces Senior Leadership Appointments
Insurance firm Brown & Brown Inc. has appointed Mary Raveling, Tom Kussurelis and Anurag Batta to its senior leadership team.…
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Diederich RV, KZ RV Donate to Make A Wish
KZ Recreational Vehicles and RV dealer Diederich RV donated a Sportsmen travel trailer to the Make A Wish Foundation of…
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Blog: Protecting Yourself Against a Data Breach
It’s not only good business practice – It’s the law. Business owners are responsible for protecting their customers’ personal information.…
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Thor Motor Coach Gears Up for Florida SuperShow
Thor Motor Coach will be showcasing more than 75 motorhomes at the annual Florida RV SuperShow this week at the…
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Way Interglobal Heading for the Sunshine State
Way Interglobal, an RV equipment and furnishings supplier and manufacturer, said it is excited to be heading south this week…
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Input Sought for Dealer Survey on RV Manufacturing Quality
RV PRO’s third annual survey on RV manufacturing quality is wrapping up soon. The survey, comprised of 15 questions, asks…
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Spokane Show Reflects Continued High Interest in RVs
The National RV Show returned to Spokane, Wash., this year after cancelling due to COVID last year. Organizers said even…
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Forest River on This Week’s NHTSA Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has released its weekly list of recalls, and several Forest River products are featured.…
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Connecticut News Outlet Details RV Retailer’s Latest Purchase
A local news outlet’s perspective on the latest RV Retailer acquisition. With the shell in place for a RV dealership,…
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Hellwig Rolls Out Two New Load Support Solutions
California-based Hellwig Suspension Products has released two new Helper Spring Kits for the 2020-22 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 3500…
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KOA Boasts Record Year in 2021
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) reports that 2021 was its best-ever in its 60 years of operation. The company had a…
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Keystone RV Strikes Exclusive Deal with Dragonfly Energy
Keystone RV and U.S.-based Dragonfly Energy, a battery technology company known for its popular Battle Born Lithium-ion brand, have entered…
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Spartan to Launch One-Touch Automatic Leveling System at Florida RV SuperShow
Spartan RV Chassis, a go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group, will exhibit at the 2022 Florida RV SuperShow and introduce…
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Nine Professionals Earn Certifications or are Recertified
The Society of Certified RV Professionals is pleased to recognize nine people from seven participating dealerships who earned a new…
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THOR’s LEAP Program Continues to Educate Students on the RV Industry
This past fall, THOR Industries partnered with schools across Elkhart County, Ind., to educate more than 2,900 students in 5th…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Aqua Leisure to its Portfolio
Meyer Distributing announced the addition of Aqua Leisure marine and outdoor products to its portfolio of companies. Aqua Leisure makes…
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Supreme Court Blocks Biden COVID Vaccine Mandate for Businesses
The U.S. Supreme Court voted 6 to 3 on Thursday to block enforcement of the Biden Administration’s Executive Order, which…
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Northern Indiana Hospitals Brace for New COVID Surge
Jam-packed emergency rooms and intensive-care units. Patients overflowing into hallways. The scenes are becoming routine in area hospitals, as they…
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Thetford Elevates RVing Experience
Sanitation products may lack the appeal of the latest RV tech gadget, but they are a necessary part of the…
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Exclusive: Meyer Distributing Show Attracts Hundreds
FRENCH LICK, Ind. – The historic French Lick Resort has hosted multiple presidents, movie stars and music icons over the…
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