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Cummins Bringing Electrified Meritor Powertrains to German Tradeshow
For the first time since finalizing its acquisition of Meritor last month, Cummins will showcase Meritor’s 17Xe ePowertrain, assembled with…
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How to Choose the Best Brake Controller
If you’re a dealership or repair shop selling and installing brake controllers, you’re aware this is a good news/bad news…
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Elections Underway for 2023 RVIA Board
Voting for candidates to fill two vacant seats on the RV Industry Association Board of Directors is happening now and…
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BAL RV Products Introduces Independent Suspension
BAL RV Products, a division of Norco Industries, announced the introduction of its new Independent Suspension Bridge Axle Mounting System…
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Rollick Launches Platform for Consumer RV Sales
Rollick, a customer engagement technology provider for the RV, marine and powersports industries, announced the launch of GoRollick Sell, a…
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Renogy Unveils Fully Integrated Smart Solar System
Renogy, makers of renewable solar energy products, announced the release of REGO, what the company is calling the first-ever fully…
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KPA Speakers Added to RV Dealers Con/Expo
Three new speakers from KPA, an RV safety and compliance software and services provider, will deliver two workshops in the…
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RVTI Hiring New Technician Trainer
The RV Technical Institute is looking for a new trainer, who would be responsible for instructing new RV technicians at…
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Patrick Industries Increases Care Camps Support
Patrick Industries has made a new major gift of support to Care Camps, a nonprofit that serves kids with cancer…
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America’s Largest RV Show Makes Time for Local-Area Students
The annual RV show put on by the Pennsylvania RV & Camping Association, which it has dubbed – and trademarked…
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BDC Professional to Teach Strategies at RV Dealers Con/Expo
Business development specialist Dom Zappia, appearing for the first time at this year’s RVDA Convention/Expo, will host an education workshop…
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Elkhart Mayor: City’s Economic Base is Diversifying
In a recent survey, The Wall Street Journal ranked Elkhart, Indiana, as the number one emerging market for housing. Put…
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THOR Industries Announces Retirement of Director Jim Ziemer
THOR Industries announced the retirement of Jim Ziemer from its board of directors effective Oct. 1. Ziemer will continue to…
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Genesis Products Seeks to Become One-Stop Shop for Residential Cabinet Doors
Genesis Products, which just last month announced it was acquiring the Solid Surface division of Native Hardwoods, instantly expanding its…
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Living Large with Airstream in Arizona
The news outlet Arizona Central recently picked up this story from another Arizona media outlet about the husband-and-wife ownership team…
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RVTI Offering Hybrid Training Option for Level 2 Courses
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) said it has introduced a hybrid training program for those who want to earn Level…
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Dometic Announces 2022-23 Live Training Schedule
Dometic is pleased to announce its 2022-23 live training schedule. The trainings will be hosted in more than 25 locations…
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NRVTA Releases 2023 Course Schedule
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today released its 2023 course schedule for its four approved programs that offer certification…
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NCRVDA Hosts Consumer RV Show Next Week
The North Carolina RV Dealers Association (NCRVDA) is hosting what it said is the last RV show of the year…
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Voting Underway to Fill RVIA Board Seats
The RV Industry Association is collecting votes now for who will fill the three open seats on its board of…
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RV Sales Drive REV Profits
REV said its overall net sales in the third quarter were $594.8 million, a slight increase over the $593.3 million…
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Hayes RV Sale Brokered by Performance Brokerage Services
Performance Brokerage Services announced the sale of Hayes RV Center from David Hayes and Andy Ellsworth. Hayes RV Center in…
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Colorado Teardrops Completes Prototypes of EV-Supportive Towables
Colorado Teardrops said it has completed Phase 1 of development of The Boulder, its new utility-patent pending teardrop camper trailer…
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Ray Posadas Named Winnebago’s VP of Investor Relations
Winnebago Industries has named Ray Posadas vice president, investor relations and market intelligence, effective immediately. Posadas succeeds Steve Stuber, who…
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Fontaine Trailer Partners with Rollick on Enterprise Lead Management Solutions
Rollick, a technology provider focused on the recreation and industrial markets, and Fontaine Trailer, the largest platform trailer manufacturer in…
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Continental Launches Full Line of OE Quality Oil, Fuel, Air and Cabin Filters
Continental, a supplier of systems, components and tires for all types of vehicles, as well as a provider of aftermarket…
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nuCamp Releases App Connecting its Camping Community
nuCamp has a free app geared toward further engaging its customers and cultivating connections within the nuCamp community, it said.…
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Survey: RV Owners Continue to Profit From RV Rental Boom
RVshare, an online company bringing RV owners and renters together, recently surveyed its RV owners and found that the demand…
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Spader Business Management Sold to NCM Associates
NCM Associates has acquired Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based Spader Business Management and its subsidiary, A World of Training, effective Aug.…
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Webinar this Wednesday: ITR Hosts Fall RoadSigns Forecast
This Wednesday, Sept. 7, the RV Industry Association will host a members-only webinar to review the upcoming Fall RV RoadSigns forecast and…
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Sales Process, Customer Trust Presentations at RVDA Con/Expo
Professional trainer Peter Chafetz of Protective Asset Protection will present an F&I workshop twice and a separate workshop designed to…
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Jason Lippert Makes TV Appearance
The independent television news channel Newsy recently featured an interview with Jason Lippert, CEO of Lippert Industries, on its Morning…
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Canada’s 7th Annual Camping Appreciation Weekend
Canadian Camping Appreciation Weekend is this weekend, Sept. 9-11. The annual weekend, now in its seventh year, is a national…
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RVIA President and CEO’s Holiday Message
Craig Kirby, president and CEO of the RV Industry Association, wrote this letter to membership in advance of the holiday…
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Kenect Founder Anderson to Host RVDA Workshop, Panel Discussion
Network television veteran and founder of Kenect, Graham Anderson, will lead a discussion panel and deliver a separate workshop at…
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Join RVWA in Supporting Habitat for Humanity
The RV Women’s Alliance is working with the local Habitat for Humanity organization in Elkhart, Indiana, and encouraging members across…
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Fourth Generation of Ownership Takes Over at Grote
Grote Industries, entering its 121st year of operation, continues to be a family business now run by fourth-generation family members,…
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Prep Now for National Manufacturing Day
Manufacturers, mark your calendars for Manufacturing Day 2022, which is Friday, Oct. 7th. Also known as MFG Day, this is…
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Happy Labor Day!
RV PRO’s eNewsletter will take Monday off for the Labor Day holiday and return Tuesday, Sept. 6. We wish you…
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A Grand Vision
As far as Grand Design RV goes, President and CEO Don Clark says he’s thrilled not only by where the…
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RV Shipments Projected at 498,800 for ’22, a 16.9% Drop from 2021
RV wholesale shipments are projected to reach 498,800 units by year-end 2022 and 419,000 units in 2023, according to the…
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Duane Yoder Named CEO of ATC
ATC Trailers (ATC), a manufacturer of aluminum RVs and trailers, announces Duane Yoder as its new CEO. Serving as ATC’s…
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RVIA Board of Directors Elections Begin Next Week
RV Industry Association members will vote starting next week to elect candidates to fill two vacant seats on the RVIA’s…
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Webinar: How to Submit Suggested Changes To RV-C Protocol
Coming up later in September the RV Industry Association will host a webinar on “RV-C Protocol.” RV-C is Recreation Vehicle-CAN,…
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Sunset Park RV and Pennsylvania Dealer Partner on Sweet Trailer Giveaway
Independent RV maker Sunset Park RV and Pennsylvania dealership Susquehanna RV, with two locations in the Keystone State, have launched…
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RVTAA Member Serves as RV Service Resource on JustAnswer
The RV Technician Association of America (RVTAA) today reported one of its members was approved to serve on the JustAnswer…
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Southern Utah Dealership Announces Major Expansion
Indy RV, which was founded by Larry Cox to serve the Hurricane/St George, Utah, markets more than 15 years ago,…
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Truma Upgrades, Adds Personnel at Lakeland Service Center
Truma North America has made some changes to its Lakeland, Florida, service center to accommodate more Truma and Alde customers.…
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RV Learning Center Seeks Spader Scholarship Applications
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center is pleased to begin accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship.…
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Meyer Distributing Partners with Trampoline Company
Meyer Distributing is partnering with Springfree Trampoline Co. and will begin offering the global company’s line of trampolines to its…
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F&I Compliance Training Courses Available from APCO Holdings
APCO Holdings, LLC’s EasyCare brand, a provider of F&I products for RV dealerships in the U.S., is partnering with the…
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RVing in New England: Tales of Innovation
The Facebook live show RVing in New England tonight features two sets of guests with remarkable stories of inspiration converted…
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Grand Design Hosts 8th Annual National Owners’ Rally
Grand Design Recreational Vehicles kicked off its eighth annual National Owners Rally today, Aug. 30, which runs through Friday, Sept.…
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Gulf Stream Hosts Inaugural ‘Celebration’ for Vintage and Vista Cruiser Owners
Gulf Stream Coach recently hosted its first-ever “Celebration” for owners of the company’s Vintage Cruiser and Vista Cruiser laminated lightweight…
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Rollick Announces Technology Integration with eBay Motors
Rollick, a technology platform geared for the RV, marine and powersports markets, announced an integration with eBay Motors, a leading…
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Early Registration for 2022 RVDA Con/Expo Ends Thursday
This Thursday is the deadline for getting advance registration discount tickets for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, set for Nov.…
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Webinar: ITR Economics Hosts Fall RoadSigns Forecast
On Wednesday, Sept. 7, the RV Industry Association will host a members-only webinar to review the upcoming Fall RV RoadSigns…
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Blog: Tom Kline with Part II of ‘10 Steps to Avoid Legal Peril’
Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point has the second part of a series he started last month discussing a list…
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Camping World Acquires Two Clear Creek RV Centers in Washington
Camping World Holdings is expanding its footprint in western Washington with the acquisition of the Clear Creek RV Center dealerships…
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RVWA Board of Directors Applications Now Being Accepted
The RV Women’s Alliance is currently seeking members to join its board of directors. The board is the governing body…
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Dometic Announces Improvements to Awning Business
Dometic said it has been working hard to overhaul the stocking, manufacturing and delivery practices surrounding its RV awnings, and…
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Way Interglobal Sets Ribbon Cutting Date
Way Interglobal has announced the ribbon cutting ceremony for its new headquarters will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5.…
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Lippert Names New Managing Director Caravanning EMEA
Lippert Components announced that Joerg Reithmeier has taken over the role of Managing Director Caravanning EMEA starting Aug. 1. Reithmeier…
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Houston’s PPL Motor Homes Celebrates 50th Anniversary
PPL Motor Homes (PPL) announced the celebration of its 50th Anniversary at Life HTX in Houston on Aug. 12. During…
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ASA Electronics and Watchdog Trailers Partner to Improve Dump Trailer Safety
ASA Electronics is partnering with Watchdog Trailers, a dump trailer manufacturer, to offer customers a safer towing and operating experience,…
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RVTI Certification Program for Women Likely to Expand
A pilot program in Elkhart, Indiana, designed to bring more women into the RV industry has proven successful, and plans…
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20 Group Leader Spader to Host RVDA Con/Expo Workshop on Doing Business Post-COVID
RV business instructor and 20 Group facilitator John Spader will offer a workshop as part of the dealer/GM track during…
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Fed Chair Powell: Interest Rate Raises Not Yet Done
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday said the central bank’s job on lowering inflation is not done, suggesting that…
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RVIA Reports July Shipments Dropped Compared to July ’21
RV shipments dropped in July by a third compared with the same month a year ago, further illustrating an industry…
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Holiday Rambler Debuts Class A Gas Motorhome
Holiday Rambler has announced the Eclipse, a new Class A gas motorhome that has a bevy of sought-after features RVers…
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Ember Recreational Vehicles Expands Sales Team
With a growing dealer base and the coming addition of a new product line debuting this fall – pre-Open House…
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RVTI Uses Forest River Owner’s Rally for Recruitment Efforts
The RV Technical Institute attended a Forest River Owner’s Group rally at the Elkhart, Indiana, County Fairgrounds. The rally had…
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RVTI Announces September Classes
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is the gold standard when it comes to RV technician training, providing the only industry-backed…
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Flow-Rite Honored with Regional Award
The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) announced Flow-Rite Controls’ (FRC) inclusion in its list of West Michigan’s Best and…
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Burton Campers Keeps ‘Em Coming Back
Looking across the lot crowded with RVs, it’s hard to imagine a time when this vast sea of pavement held…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Climb as Volume Drops
As the industry continues to normalize after the craziness of the past couple of years, Eric Lawrence at Black Book found…
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Mike Molino RV Learning Center Announces Scholarship Winner
Jewellissa French, office manager of World Wide RV, with three locations in Arizona, has been chosen to receive the Mike…
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Rollick and 700Credit Announce Partnership
Technology company Rollick, which serves the RV, marine and powersports industries, announced that it now offers integration with 700Credit, a…
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Lippert Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
LCI Industries, parent company of Lippert, has announced that its board of directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of…
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RVIA Touts Cheddar News’ Spotlight on the Industry
The following is courtesy of the RV Industry Association, from the News portion of its website. On Friday, August 19,…
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Nominations Due Soon for Inaugural RV Women’s Alliance Awards
The inaugural RV Women’s Alliance Awards will be presented at the awards dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 11, during the RV…
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Performance Brokerage Services to Host Fireside Chat with Campers Inn RV
Dealership broker Performance Brokerage Services is hosting a “Fireside Chat with Campers Inn RV” on Thursday, Sept. 1. On hand…
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Fun Town Hires New VP of Expansion and National Brand Development
TJ Smith joins Texas’s Fun Town RV as vice president of expansion and national brand development. He brings more than…
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Effective Leadership Workshop Slated for RVDA Con/Expo
No stranger to the RV industry, Pete Smith will address five challenges that every manager will encounter and discuss how…
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RVIA Profile: Coley Brady, Co-Founder of Alliance RV
The RV Industry Association from time to time profiles its members and in this installment, features Coley Brady, who co-founded…
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NRVTA Names New Student Advisor
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today announced the addition of Hola Motuapuaka to the staff as a student advisor. A Hawaii native now living…
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Wilkins RV’s Charitable Foundation Hosts Golf Tournament
Wilkins RV recently hosted the 12th annual Wilkins Family Charitable Golf Tournament at the Bath Country Club Golf Course in…
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Camping World Holdings Names New Field Operations SVP
RV dealer group Camping World Holdings has promoted Brenda Wintrow to the role of senior vice president of field operations.…
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Equator Releases Refrigerator Specifically Tailored to RVs
Equator Advanced Appliances has released its new ConServ RF 1012 DC S RV refrigerator, made specifically to serve the RV…
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New Podcast Coming Tuesday
The fourth Tuesday of the month tomorrow means a brand-new podcast coming your way. Seth Trueblood, a purchasing agent and…
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Rudy Yakym Wins Approval to Replace Late U.S. Rep. Walorski
Indiana Republicans on Saturday picked Rudy Yakym to replace U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski on the November ballot, after Yakym won…
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Chinook RV Announces Open House Events
Chinook will be hosting both current and prospective dealers at its facility during Open House Week, Sept. 26-30. The company’s…
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Keystone’s Ebenroth Named Product Manager of the Montana
Keystone Montana announced that Nick Ebenroth, who most recently championed the company’s Fuzion and Outback brands, has been named Montana’s…
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RV Techs and Inspectors Websites Made More User-Friendly
The RV Technician Association of America (RVTAA) and the National RV Inspectors Association (NRVIA) have announced that changes they have…
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Lippert Partners with Habitat for Humanity on Building a Home
Thursday was a big day for Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County. They teamed up with two groups to build…
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Gulf Stream Coach: 40 Years in the Making
Despite the “unthinkable” changes that have hit the RV industry over the last few years, there’s one thing that has…
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Vixen Composites Expands into Larger Elkhart Facility
Vixen Composites, an Airxcel brand, has moved into a new 60,000-square-foot facility in Elkhart, Indiana, to accommodate growth in the…
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Fleetwood RV Unveils New Class A Targeting Remote Work
Fleetwood RV is making the remote work trend easier with the introduction of its new Frontier GTX Class A diesel luxury…
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Keystone Begins Production of Arcadia Super Lite
Keystone RV is introducing a super light product line of its Acadia brand, marking phase two of the rollout of…
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General RV Center Named ‘Fast 50’ by Crain’s Detroit
General RV Center, based in Wixom, Michigan, was recognized as the 12th fastest-growing business in Michigan by Crain’s Detroit. The…
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