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APCO Holdings Acquires Relentless Dealer Services
APCO Holdings, home to the EasyCare, National Auto Care, GWC Warranty and MemberCare brands, has announced that it recently acquired…
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Applications Now Accepted for Spader Leadership Program
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has begun accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship. This scholarship…
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RELiON Expands InSight Series Product Line
RELiON Battery, developers of lithium batteries, today announced the launch of its new InSight 12V lithium battery. “We are thrilled…
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R. Yoder Construction, ATC to Celebrate New ATC Headquarters
R. Yoder Construction and ATC Trailers will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at…
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Florida Luxury RV Dealer Making Major Upgrades
The Motorcoach Store, a luxury RV dealership in Bradenton, Florida, has bought an industrial property in the city that it…
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Airstream, REI Co-op Expand Basecamp Line Collaboration
Airstream and REI Co-op are introducing the REI Co-op Special Edition Basecamp 20X. The new 20-foot model complements the 16-foot…
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LKQ Corporation Completes Acquisition of Uni-Select
LKQ Corp. has completed its previously announced acquisition of Uni-Select by Québec Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of LKQ. Under…
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RECT Workshop Slated at RVDA Con/Expo
At the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, Lightspeed Product Managers Von Anderson and Christopher Hauck will discuss reducing repair event cycle…
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Insider Perks Brings AI to Dealerships
Insider Perks, makers of products and technology geared toward outdoor recreation, has unveiled “Roadie,” an AI chatbot made for RV…
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Why Hope Is Hurting Your Business
You are 100% accountable for your current situation and the results you’re achieving. They are a direct reflection of your…
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Glacier Fresh Debuts Gravity Water Filter
Glacier Fresh, a provider of water filtration solutions, has developed and launched what it called one of the most advanced…
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Owners of Sioux City Dealership Plead Guilty in Fraud Charges
The owners of a South Sioux City RV dealership have accepted plea deals with prosecutors who charged them with 50…
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The Shyft Group Reports Drop in Q2 Sales, Revenue
The Shyft Group, which builds Spartan chassis for the RV market and others to fit other types of specialty vehicles,…
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Eclipse RV’s Not Playing Games With its Toy Hauler
Staying on top of function, durability and design trends has served toy hauler specialist Eclipse RV well since its founding…
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RVDA Joins Support of ‘Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce’ Act
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has joined with more than 500 trade associations, professional societies, businesses and employers to form…
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LKQ Reports Revenue Bump, Earnings Fall
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, said Thursday that its revenue for the second quarter was $3.4 billion, an increase…
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Patrick’s Sales and Earnings Suffer From Production Cutbacks
Patrick Industries’ second quarter earnings reflect the industry-wide cutbacks being made by RV manufacturers. The company reported sales in the…
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Deadline for RVWA Award Nominations Is Tuesday
Time is running out to submit nominations for the RV Women’s Alliance Awards Program, which will be part of the…
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Brown & Brown Enters Agreement to Acquire New England MGA
J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, with Ralf H. “Goober” Schaarschmidt II and Todd Wood, owners…
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Brown & Brown Reports 2023 Q2 Financials
Brown & Brown reported revenues of $1,047.3 million for the second quarter of 2023, an increase of $207.6 million, or…
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Equal-i-zer Debuts Setup Guide for Changing Demographics of RVers
The recent boom in RVing popularity sparked numerous reports on consumer demographics throughout the industry, with many finding a shift…
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New GEN-Y Hitch Available at O’Reilly Auto Parts
GEN-Y Hitch announced its partnership with O’Reilly Auto Parts by releasing a new product to the market. The GEN-Y PHANTOM…
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Lippert, Harvest Hosts to Team Up at Wisconsin Air Show
Lippert and Harvest Hosts have joined in to have a presence at the EAA AirVenturse Show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The…
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Byerly RV Celebrates 75 Years in Business
Byerly RV, considered the center of the RV world, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. It all started in…
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Ep. 64 – Chad Lyon: Keeping a Lens on the Industry
As head of the RV and marine division for Wells Fargo, Chad Lyon had a ringside seat to the chaos…
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Camping World to Acquire Indiana’s Mount Comfort RV
Camping World Holdings is set to acquire Mount Comfort RV in Greenfield, Indiana, which predominant selling Forest River, Coachmen, Tiffin,…
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Grand Design Holds ‘Christmas in July’ Toy Collection Event
Grand Design in Elkhart, Indiana, celebrated Christmas in July on Saturday in support of Toys for Tots. Grand Design RV…
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GEN-Y Hitch Hosting Open House at New HQ
GEN-Y Hitch is hosting an Open House to invite partners, dealers and other guests to its new facility, now open…
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The Advantage of Selling Based on Trust
When you look closely at the sales training that RV dealerships are doing, it is amazing how they differ from…
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Finio Launches Credit Program for RV, Marine & Powersports
Irvine, California-based Finio has launched a credit aggregation platform for RV, marine, powersports, motorcycle, truck and other industries. The platform…
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Camping World’s Creditors Expand Credit Capabilities
In light of its rapid acquisition of dealerships, Camping World Holdings has entered into a first amendment to its existing…
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Reservations Being Taken for Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
The 2023 RV/MH Hall of Fame induction dinner is coming up Monday, Aug. 21, and reservations are being taken now.…
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ORR, University of Denver Partner to Find Industry Leaders
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable said the University of Denver’s Leadership in the Outdoor Recreation Industry program is a Preferred Academic Partner,…
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Johnston RV Center’s Slice of the American Pie
For one father-and-son dealer team, the American dream is pretty simple: run a successful business that allows them to make…
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RVTI Recruiting New Techs With Outside Help
The RV Technical Institute continued its recruitment efforts this week by partnering with Campers Inn, Cruise America and Grand Design…
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RVDA Con/Expo Workshop Spotlights Website Efficiency
First-time RVDA Convention/Expo speaker Aubrey Amborn will present a workshop on how dealers can optimize their website, as one of…
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Mary Heneen is New Roadpass CEO
Roadpass Digital, developers of a technology platform for road travel and RVing experiences, has appointed industry veteran Mary Heneen as…
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Grand Design, Beacon Health Form On-Site Clinic
Grand Design RV and Beacon Health System announce the recent opening of a new onsite Team Services Clinic at the…
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THOR Industries Partners on Habitat for Humanity Build
THOR Industries this week teamed up with Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County to build the walls of the future…
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Cummins Releases Second ‘Human Capital Management Report’
Cummins has released its new 2023 Human Capital Management Report, detailing the company’s approach to talent management and the critical…
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Camping World Promotes Two to Executive VP
Camping World Holdings announced the promotion of Brenda Wintrow and William Colling II to the role of executive vice president.…
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Tennessee Truck Body Maker Buys Turtleback Trailers
Wil-Ro Inc., a truck body manufacturer founded in 1973 in Tennessee, will now be the parent company of Turtleback Trailers,…
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RVIA Report on Need For Pull-Through EV Chargers
The RV Industry Association has partnered with global engineering firm Black and Veatch to release a report and financial analysis…
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General RV Center to Open First North Carolina Dealership
General RV Center, which calls itself the nation’s largest family-owned RV dealer, will join the North Carolina community with a…
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How to Create Psychological Safety in Training
We have all had that moment in a training session. We are sitting in a group, learning about a new…
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Camping World Announces Legal Team Promotion
Camping World Holdings has promoted Lindsey Christen to chief administrative and legal officer, strengthening both its strategic and compliance functions…
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Camping World Nears 200 Stores With New California and Wisconsin Dealerships
Camping World Holdings announced that it has closed on the acquisition of its 198th store, All Seasons RV in Yuba…
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First Responders Conduct ‘Camp Hero’ for Students at Gulf Stream Coach
Grade-school students learned about the jobs of first responders this week during a summer day-camp hosted by Gulf Stream Coach.…
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RVWA Announces Speaker Lineup for Education Symposium
Leadership and communication will be the focus during this year’s annual RV Women’s Alliance educational symposium Oct. 11-13 at The…
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RVIA’s Gov’t Affairs Committee Spotlights Capitol Activities
As noted in this week’s “News and Insights,” the twice-weekly newsletter published by the RV Industry Association, this is a…
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Rumsey Takes Over as Cummins Board Chair as Linebarger Retires
Cummins’ board of directors this week unanimously elected company President and CEO Jennifer Rumsey to the position of board chair,…
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RV Industry Manufacturing: Done Close to Home
American-made cars, refrigerators and television sets were just the tipping point for what became the bread-and-butter of the nation’s economy…
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Timbren Promotes Andrew Hodgson to Executive VP
Timbren Industries has promoted Andrew Hodgson from director of sales and marketing to executive vice president. The company said Hodgson…
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USLG Announces New Dealers and Close to $1M of Cortes Orders
US Lighting Group, parent company of Cortes Campers, said it has signed up six new dealers to carry Cortes Campers…
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Cummins Receives Global Energy Management Award
Cummins has received a 2023 Energy Management Insight Award from the Clean Energy Ministerial, a high-level global forum to promote…
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Campspot Announces Partnership With Sensible Weather on Weather Guarantees
Campers, an online marketplace for RV resorts, family campgrounds, cabins and glamping options, has struck a new strategic partnership with…
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Forum Next Week on Impact of $3.5B EV Plant Coming to Indiana
Economic development leaders and experts in Northern Indiana’s St. Joseph County will join the South Bend Tribune on Wednesday evening,…
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Eberspächer Celebrates 50 Years in North America
Employees and management from Germany-based Eberspächer, along with Mississauga, Ontario, Canada’s, Mayor Bonnie Crombie and guests, celebrated 50 years of…
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U.S. Bank, Rollick Launch RV and Boat Marketplace
U.S. Bank and Rollick have joined forces to provide U.S. Bank customers and dealerships with a streamlined RV and boat…
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REV Group Names Head of Lance Camper Division
REV Group has promoted to vice president and general manager of Lance Camper Mfg. Corp. Eduardo Castano joined Lance Camper…
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Aftermarket Conference Meeting Requests Now Open
The meeting request feature has been activated for the 2023 RV Aftermarket Conference. This year’s Aftermarket Conference is Aug. 7-10…
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Thor Motor Coach Unveils Camper Van Upgrades
Thor Motor Coach reveals the latest upgrades for its 2024 Class B motorhomes, including the Rize, Scope, Dazzle, Twist, Sequence,…
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The Shyft Group Names Specialty Vehicles Division Chief
The Shyft Group has named Jacob Farmer as president, Specialty Vehicles. In his new role, Farmer will be responsible for all aspects…
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Tom Kline: Mind Your Analog in This Digital Age
With all of the back-office technology used in dealerships today, both in running the day-to-day operations as well as with…
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Lamilux Celebrates New Business Unit, Co-Award Winners
Germany-based Lamilux, a global supplier of fiber-reinforced composites used in a variety of industries, has introduced a new division called…
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Safe-Guard Acquires Fixed Ops Specialists
Safe-Guard Products International, a provider of branded protection products for the RV and marine industries among others, has acquired Dealer…
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RVDA, RV Trader Present Webinar on Consumer Behaviors
RV dealers can now register for a special webinar at 2 p.m. ET, 11 a.m. PT, on Thursday, July 20, to learn…
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ATC Increases Warranty for Select Models
Aluminum RV and trailer makers ATC said it will begin providing a towable RV industry-best 10-year structural warranty on its…
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Ultra-Fab Enacts Price Control Measures to Protect Partner Profit Margins
In an effort to help its dealers and distributors protect their margins in the marketplace, Ultra-Fab is implementing a new…
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The Craftsmanship Behind an RV’s Windows
Glassmaking originated about 4,000 years ago in the cradle of civilization, created by the Mesopotamians. A mix of sand, silica,…
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Blue Compass RV Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Blue Compass RV is celebrating its fifth anniversary today. Blue Compass – then known as RV Retailer – entered the…
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Xtreme Bringing New Teardrop to Market
Xtreme Outdoors is set to unveil its latest teardrop trailer, the Little Guy Shadow. “We are going back to our…
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Research Firm Shines Spotlight on RV Industry
Global market research firm Marketdata has released a new 87-page report entitled: “The U.S. Recreational Vehicles Industry: Manufacturers, Dealers and…
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Last Quarter’s Economic Growth Rate Revised Upward
Showing surprising resilience in the face of higher interest rates, the U.S. economy grew at a 2% annual pace from…
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Shoe Company Partners With Kampgrounds of America
HOLO Footwear has formed a collaboration with Kampgrounds of America (KOA) in a three-year deal that begins this July and…
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RVs Move America Week Hits Five Industry Goals
The RV Industry Association’s recent RVs Move America Week 2023 was a resounding success, with several legislative impacts resulting from…
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Thor Motor Coach Unveils More 2024 Class A RV Changes
Thor Motor Coach announced updates to its model year 2024 Class A motorhome lineup. Prepare for the latest updates to…
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Camping World Adds to Field Operations Leadership Team
Camping World Holdings has made several key hires for its field operations leadership team. “As we continue to capitalize on…
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NRVTA Participates in Alliance Owner Rally
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) staff participated in the fourth annual rally of Alliance RV owners earlier this month…
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Ep. 62 – Don Reed: Focusing on a Dealership’s Heart
Many different elements go into establishing and maintaining a successful dealership, but at the core is the parts and service…
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Survey: Towables Lead Drop in RV Shipments
A survey of RV manufacturers by the RV Industry Association found that in May, total RV shipments for the month…
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Camping World to Acquire Arkansas’ Crain RV Locations
Camping World Holdings is acquiring multi-location RV dealer Crain RV in Arkansas. Crain operates locations in Benton, Springdale and Little…
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RVWA Seeks Two New Board Directors
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) is seeking applications for two positions on its board of directors, beginning July 1. The…
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nuCamp Announces First National Sales Event
Teardrop camper manufacturer nuCamp announced its inaugural nuCamp National Sales Event, which kicks off this Friday, June 30, and runs…
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Yokohama Releases Educational Videos
Yokohama Tire has produced seven new Tire Tips videos, hosted by veteran racer and Team Yokohama member Tanner Foust. The…
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Are You a Great Manager? Rate Yourself on These 10 Indicators
Great management skills are more important than ever in today’s tight labor market. Businesses large and small need to take…
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Deadline Today for Aftermarket Product of the Year Nominations
The deadline is end-of-business today, June 23, to submit nominations for the annual Aftermarket Product of the Year Award. The…
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Lippert Sponsors Van-Lifers in YouTube Series
Lippert is sponsoring van-lifers Grayson & Harrison on Harvest Hosts’ Adventure Series. The series is a video campaign aimed at…
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Two Named as Brown & Brown Board Members
Legal firm Brown & Brown announced that Paul J. Krump and Bronislaw (Bronek) E. Masojada have been named to Brown…
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How to Prep Customers for Boondocking
We hear it everywhere we go: more and more campers are looking to camp off the grid to get away…
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Grand Design Launches New Online Shopping Site
Grand Design is offering its clients and dealers a new, enhanced e-commerce shopping experience. Developed on Adobe Commerce (Magento), customers…
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Spot2Nite to Power Booking Sites for Camping World and Good Sam
Spot2Nite, a cloud-based booking software designed specifically for campground and RV park accommodations, announced a new partnership with Camping World…
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Ironhorse Funding Expands Into RV Financing & Refinancing
Massachusetts-based Ironhorse Funding, a provider of financing solutions to motorcycle and powersports enthusiasts and dealers, said it will be expanding…
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Market Conditions Dent Winnebago’s Revenue, Income
Winnebago Industries marks the recent close in its third quarter of fiscal 2023 with a drop in both revenue and…
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Aliner’s Annual Rally Welcomes 200-Plus Owners
Aliner has welcomed more than 200 Aliner owners this weekend to the southwest town of Champion, Pennsylvania, population 1,300. They…
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Mobile RV Tech Joins RVing in New England
RVing in New England, the weekly RV-focused talk show on Facebook Live every Wednesday, today will feature Ryan Hadley, mobile…
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Half-Day Leadership Course Set for RVDA Con/Expo
At this year’s RV Dealers Association (RVDA) Convention/Expo in Las Vegas in November, leadership development consultant David Spader will present…
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Goshen Planning Commission Passes Rezoning for Brinkley RV Area
Permission was granted for a proposed annexation area owned by Last Dance LLC and Ryan Thwaits at Indiana’s Goshen Planning…
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Dragonfly Launches Certified Dealer Program
Dragonfly Energy has launched a new Certified Dealer Program for its Battle Born Batteries brand, designed to provide consumers with…
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Four Points RV Resorts Acquires Indiana Jellystone Park
Four Points RV Resorts has completed its acquisition of Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Bloomington, Indiana. Four Points, launched…
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