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Caravan Salon 2022 Shatters Previous Exhibitor Record
The upcoming Caravan Salon RV show in Düsseldorf, Germany, will break the 700-exhibitor mark for the first time in its…
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Carving a Niche From the Ground Up
The Robert Weed Corp. of 2022, with its 250 employees in two locations, would be unrecognizable to its founder, who…
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RVIA State Team Attends U.S. Policymakers Convention
The RV Industry Association’s state government affairs team spent this week at the National Conference of State Legislatures’ 2021 Legislative…
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Renogy Launches Remote Monitoring System
Ontario, California-based Renogy, which makes renewable solar energy products, has announced the release of Renogy One, which it said is…
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Investment Strategist Bringing Global Market Insights to RVDA Con/Expo
Investment strategist John Augustine will review the changing nature of global markets as part of the dealer/GM track during the 2022…
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Lippert Celebrates Missouri Expansion
(Editor’s note: The following announcement was put out by the Springfield, Missouri, Chamber of Commerce, located in the southeast part…
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KZ RV Donates School Supplies to Elementary Schools
KZ Recreational Vehicles has donated school supplies and gift cards to the teachers of 73 K-4 classrooms in the Westview…
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Wilkins RV Hosts Grand Opening for its Camper’s Village
Bath, New York-based Wilkins RV has announced the grand opening of Camper’s Village at its Fulton location. Camper’s Village is…
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Genesis Products Acquires Countertop Division of Native Hardwoods
Elkhart, Indiana-based Genesis Products has acquired the Solid Surface division of Native Hardwoods, a manufacturer of hardwood and solid surface…
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VanDyke Retires After 46 Years Serving the Industry
After 46 years in the RV industry, Jerry VanDyke has officially retired effective July 31. David Copeland has taken over…
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TCF Inventory Finance Returns as Silver Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association announced that TCF Inventory Finance will return as silver partner for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo,…
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Jayco Hands Out Annual Dealer Awards
Jayco recently held its Dealer Homecoming event at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, and the theme this year…
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Heartland Expands Service and Quality Campus
Heartland RV has recently expanded its service and quality campus to 212,000 square feet with the addition of a new…
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Bowlus Volterra Touted as First Electric Production RV
Luxury RV maker Bowlus has announced what it said is the world’s first production, all-electric RV: the Volterra luxury travel…
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Horizon’s Earnings Hurt by Lack of Expected Seasonal Demand
Despite a negative quarter, Horizon Global’s CEO said his company remains laser-focused on boosting sales and cutting costs. The company…
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Lippert Forges Partnership with Bosque Ranch
Lippert, owner of the Ranch Hand brand and the parent company of CURT Mfg., has announced its sponsorship of Bosque…
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Ep. 42 – Blending Tradition with A New Way
Ashley Bontrager Lehman is the granddaughter of the founders of Jayco but she’s making her own mark on the industry…
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Blog: Excellent Follow-Through Builds Credibility with Customers
There are many things that can go wrong in the sales process that can lead a customer to not buy…
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Obit: Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski
The following obituary ran over the weekend in the South Bend Tribune. Jacqueline (Jackie) Renae Walorski Swihart was welcomed into…
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Ember’s Founder and CEO is Podcast Guest
RV Founder and CEO Ashley Bontrager Lehman will be the guest on this week’s In Tow with RV PRO podcast.…
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RVDA of Canada Announces Partnership with DriveOn Protection
The RV Dealers Association of Canada announced that it has formed a new endorsement partnership with DriveOn Protection for PermaSeal…
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Cavco Industries Reports Record Net Revenue and Income Totals
Cavco Industries said it had net revenue of $588 million and net income of $60 million in the recent quarter,…
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Firefly Integrations Names New Marketing Manager
Firefly Integrations today announced that Marshall Stutzman has been promoted to marketing manager. Marshall has been with Firefly Integrations since…
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Finance Specialist Jamison Carrier to Address Effective F&I at RVDA Con/Expo
Jamison Carrier, president of Relentless Dealer Services, will deliver a pair of workshops during the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo designed…
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Dometic Continues NAARVA Support with 2022 National Rally Sponsorship
Dometic has announced its sponsorship of the National African American RVers Association’s annual National Camp Rally, set for Aug. 7-14…
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Thieves with U-Haul Steal Airstream
The Hanover County (Virginia) Sheriff’s Office is searching for suspects in connection to the theft of an Airstream camper stolen…
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Running Out of Room in the ‘RV Capital of the World’
Steven Clark, general manager of R. Yoder Construction in Nappanee, Indiana, says that at this point, he’d welcome a little…
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Industry, Colleagues Mourn Loss of RV Advocate Rep. Jackie Walorski
The RV industry lost a beloved advocate yesterday after U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, 58, R-Ind., was killed in a car…
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Lazydays’ Income, Revenue Up in Q2
Two weeks after issuing its preliminary quarterly earnings, Lazydays Holdings said Thursday its net income and revenue both went up…
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REV Group Hires Chief Information Officer
REV Group announced Sagar Murthy as its new chief information officer and a senior vice president. Murthy will assume the…
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Camping World Changing Name of Idaho’s Nelsons RV
Several years after entering the Boise, Idaho, market, Camping World has decided on a name change for one of its…
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Barletta President Bill Fenech to Retire
Winnebago Industries announced the planned retirement of Bill Fenech, president of Barletta Pontoon Boats, effective Aug. 26. When Fenech founded…
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Indiana Congresswoman Walorski, Three Others Killed in Car Wreck in Nappanee
U.S Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, 58, (R-Ind.) is one of four people killed in a Wednesday wreck near Nappanee, Indiana. The…
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RVIA Issues Statement on Rep. Walorski’s Death
(This statement was released Wednesday afternoon following the announcement that Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., and three members of her congressional…
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Camping World Sets Record for Revenue in Q2
Camping World reports a record $2.2 billion in revenue for the second quarter, an increase of $106.8 million, or 5.2%,…
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RV Learning Center Launches Online Course for Parts Specialists
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has launched a brand-new online course for parts specialists. The new course will help front line…
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Cummins Completes Key Acquisition of Meritor
Global power and technology leader Cummins announced that it has completed its acquisition of Meritor, a global supplier of drivetrain,…
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Ultrafabrics, TENCEL Announces Brand Partnership
Ultrafabrics, a maker of animal-free performance fabric in the RV and transportation market, announced its partnership with Lenzing AG, a…
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RVWA Book Club Featuring Fall Symposium Author
Each quarter, the RV Women’s Alliance Book Club brings members together to read, discuss and learn from each other. The…
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Brunswick Establishes Navico Group to Serve RV, Marine and Other Markets
Brunswick announced today the formation of Navico Group, which will replace its current Advanced Systems Group. Navico Group will continue…
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Lippert’s Q2: $1.5B in Sales, Triple-Digit Income Growth YOY
LCI Industries, parent company of Lippert, said it had net sales of $1.5 billion in the second quarter compared with…
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Airstream Names Top Dealers at Annual International Dealer Meeting
Airstream recently announced its top dealer rankings based on retail units sold and customer satisfaction scores between July 2021 and…
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Travelcamp RV of Melbourne Holding Grand Opening Celebration
Travelcamp RV recently expanded to Melbourne, Florida, with one of their newest locations now established and open for business. To…
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Blog: Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Dealership’s Assets
Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point has compiled a list of 10 things he thinks are absolutely critical to maintaining your…
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Pete’s RV Center Acquires American Family RV in Virginia
Vermont-based Pete’s RV Center has officially assumed ownership of American Family RV, with dealership locations in Chesapeake and Salem, Virginia.…
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THOR Industries Highlights Partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA
Underscoring its continued commitment to promoting inclusivity in the outdoors, THOR Industries is highlighting its two-year partnership with Girl Scouts…
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Storyteller Overland Names New Chief of Staff
Storyteller Overland, a manufacturer of Class Bs and adventure vehicles, has hired Summer Trammell as its new chief of staff.…
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Meyer Distributing Adds New Alberta, Canada Location
Meyer Distributing announced the addition of its new Calgary, Alberta, Canada location. The cross-dock site will have a direct, next-day feed…
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NRVTA Hires Executive Assistant
The National RV Training Academy today announced Jami Allen joined its team as an executive assistant. She will be helping…
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National ARVC, Industry Leaders Form Standards Task Force
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC), with support of industry leaders, has formed a taskforce focused…
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Shyft’s Chassis Division Excels During Q2
The Shyft Group reports a drop in its second-quarter sales and income company-wide, but its Specialty Vehicles group, which makes…
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Camping World to End NASCAR Support
Multiple racing-themed news publications are reporting that Camping World is ending its longtime NASCAR Truck Series sponsorship after this season.…
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Meyer Distributing Now Carrying Race Sport Lighting, Southwire Products
Meyer Distributing has announced the addition of two new lines of products available to its customers. The company is now…
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Horizon Global Rolls Out New Line of Draw-Tite Hitches
Horizon Global Corp. announced the launch of its Hidden Hitch series by Draw-Tite. Hidden Hitch trailer hitches have been released for…
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Looking Into the Future
RV PRO asked a wide-ranging panel of 13 industry professionals to peer into the crystal ball and give us their…
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LKQ’s Net Income Jumps Despite ‘Challenging Operating Environment’
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, reports a slight drop in revenue for the recent quarter but a significant uptick…
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Patrick Industries Sees Big Jump in Q2 Sales
Patrick Industries said a 45 percent jump in sales in the second quarter led to a 59 percent increase in…
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Airstream, REI Collaborate on Off-Grid Camper
Airstream and sporting-goods retailer REI have collaborated on a special edition Basecamp trailer that’s been designed for adventure-seeking campers. The…
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RVIA Releases Results of 2021 Survey of Lenders’ Experiences
The 2021 Survey of Lenders’ Experiences details the results of the RV Industry Association’s nationwide survey of financial institutions concerning…
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Eberspächer Opens Louisville Location
A German-based company that specializes in the manufacturing of environmental controls for automobiles opened a new facility in Louisville, Kentucky.…
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Lippert Sponsoring Mary Kelly Keynote at RVWA Education Symposium
Renowned leadership expert, author and retired Naval Commander Mary Kelly will bring her keen insights and years of executive coaching…
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U.S. Economy Contracts for Second Straight Quarter
U.S. economic activity contracted for the second consecutive quarter in Q2, data from the Commerce Department showed Thursday. The Bureau…
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Lippert Announces Tim Schultz as VP of Innovation
Lippert announced that Tim Schultz has been promoted to vice president of innovation. In his expanded role, he will assume…
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Lance Camper Promotes Almquist to National Sales Manager
Lance Camper has appointed Scott Almquist as its national sales manager. Almquist began his career selling Lance products more than…
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Dragonfly CEO Gives TED Talk on Energy Storage
Dragonfly Energy Corp. CEO Denis Phares presented recently at TEDxReno and the talk is now available to view on the…
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RVTI Accepting Applications for Kevin Phillips Scholarship
The RV Technical Institute is now accepting applications for the Kevin Phillips Scholarship for RVTI’s Level 1 and Level 2…
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Brown & Brown Revenues Increased 13% YTD in 2022
Insurance company Brown & Brown said its revenues in the second quarter were $839.7 million, more than a 15% increase…
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Keystone RV To Add Merch Store to IGNITE Training Platform
Salespeople at Keystone RV authorized dealers can now redeem the points they earn in the company’s IGNITE sales enablement platform…
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Sales, Management Expert to Host Workshops at RVDA Con/Expo
Management and sales training expert David Martin will deliver back-to-back workshops for dealers as part of the sales education track…
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Dicor Commits to Energy Efficiency
With more OEMs and aftermarket customers expressing interest in the electrification of RVs and extended boondocking capabilities, Dicor Products, an…
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Campers Inn RV Supports Florida ‘Stuff the Bus’ Event
Campers Inn RV for the third year in a row, participated in the First Coast News’ “Stuff the Bus” school supplies…
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Ep. 41 – Brian Wilkins of Wilkins RV: How Internal Focus Leads to External Success
Brian Wilkins is president of New York-based Wilkins Recreational Vehicles and a third-generation business owner. From walking to his dad’s…
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Shipments Fall in June, but Year-to-Date Numbers Still Topping Last Year’s
Results for the RV Industry Association’s June 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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NRVTA to Offer Military Discounts on Basic RV Training Course
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today announced a new program to offer a discount to veterans of the armed…
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Appeals Court: Age Discrimination Lawsuit Against RV Maker Can Go to Jury
A lawsuit against Forest River brought by a man who says he was forced to quit because of age discrimination…
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Report: Iconic RV Maker Lazy Daze Shuts Down
Toward the end of May, the news started circulating. Longtime RV builder Lazy Daze appeared to be closed down. Lazy…
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Brian Wilkins of Wilkins RV is Next Podcast Guest
The fourth Tuesday of the month means another new episode of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast will be…
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White House Announces Federal Council to Support Outdoor Recreation
The RV Industry Association reports on a victory Thursday at the White House, with the official revival of a government…
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Maintaining Correct Dealership Capital Levels is Workshop Topic at RVDA Con/Expo
Jane Saxon, a CPA who specializes in RV dealerships, will present a workshop on managing working capital as part of the…
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Meyer Distributing Now Offering Weber Grills Nationally
Meyer Distributing said it has secured a contract with Weber grills to feature its products in all its warehouses nationally,…
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Fed Report Finds Higher Inflation Fears, Potential Recession
A Federal Reserve economic survey released Wednesday pointed to elevated recession fears along with a belief that soaring inflation will…
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RVTI’s Tech Training Class for Women Doubles in Size
On Aug. 1, 24 aspiring female RV technicians will begin their training to become certified RV technicians. Selected from over…
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Coleman-Mach Introduces Smart Control Center
Coleman-Mach, an Airxcel brand, announced the debut of its smart control center that seamlessly connects Coleman-Mach air conditioners with most…
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Grand Design Hosts Toys for Tots Drive in Elkhart, Indiana
Grand Design RV Co. said it is thrilled to host Christmas in July, an event supporting the U.S. Marine Corps…
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Ember Celebrates Building 1,000 Units
Bristol, Indiana-based Ember Recreational Vehicles has built its 1,000th travel trailer. The 1,000th unit came off Ember’s production line on…
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Winnebago Launches Mobile App
Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries, announced a new mobile app this week at its…
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Lazydays Reports Q2 Revenue Up 16%, Oklahoma Dealership Acquired
Lazydays Holdings released its preliminary results for the second quarter of the year Wednesday and said it had revenue of…
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Storyteller Overland Adds National Sales Rep
Storyteller Overland has added Tanner “Hot Sauce” Carroll to its staff as a national sales rep. Carroll has worked in…
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Winnebago Mourns Loss of Board Member Maria Blase
Winnebago Industries said it is saddened to announce the passing of board of directors member Maria F. Blase on Saturday,…
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National ARVC Announces Three Leadership Team Promotions
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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Leadership Trainer to Host Workshop at RVDA Con/Expo
Noted leadership trainer Pete Smith will present “Rockstar Manager: From Valued Colleague to Significant Leader” as a special session for…
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Lazydays Announces John North as New CEO
Lazydays Holdings has appointed John North as CEO and a member of its board of directors, effective Sept. 6. “It…
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RVTI and RV Retailer Deliver ‘RV Techs Needed’ Message at School Counselor Convention
The demand for RV technicians to service and repair RVs has increased along with demand for units, especially with all…
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Keystone RV to Close Goshen Plant
Some 150 workers at a Keystone RV plant in Goshen, Indiana, learned Monday they will be out of work in…
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ATC Launches Plā Series Toy Haulers
ATC, a manufacturer of aluminum RVs and trailers, has announced the launch of its 2023 toy hauler models: the Plā…
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Motorhome and RV Owners Converge on Forest City for Annual Winnebago Rally
Winnebago this week is hosting its annual rally this week at its headquarters in Forest City Iowa, an event that…
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Barletta Boats to Break Ground on New Bristol Plant
Barletta Pontoon Boats officials announced Tuesday they will break ground in late summer or early fall on a new 184,000-square-foot…
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Blog: The Digital Difference
(Courtesy of Dealership Performance 360 CRM) Bringing a customer into your dealership and closing a sale on an RV isn’t…
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Camping World’s Lemonis Lands Role in Jeff Bezos Biopic
Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Camping World and host of popular reality TV shows, has landed a starring role in the…
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Canadian Sales Statistics Now Available for May
Members of the RV Dealers Association of Canada can now access sales statistics of RVs for May. The RV retail…
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