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Sobel University Resumes In-Person Training
Tacoma, Wash.’s Sobel University has returned to in-person classes for its Comprehensive Sales Courses following the CDC’s guidelines for safe…
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Teens Accused of Leading Troopers on Chase Before Crashing into RV
A 16-year-old Florida driver is accused of fleeing a traffic stop on Florida’s I-75 before crashing into an Airstream camper-van…
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ARVC Foundation Raises $60K for Emergency Disaster Relief
The ARVC Foundation has announced it raised $60,000 at its annual auction held on Nov. 11 at the 2021 Outdoor…
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Trim-Lok Announces Major Elkhart Expansion
Trim-Lok has announced plans to move into a new facility in Elkhart, Ind., where it has been doing business for…
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Industry Icon George O’Leary Donates $1M to ARVC’s National School
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) is excited to announce it has received a generous gift that…
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ALCOM Acquires Triton Trailers
North American aluminum trailer supplier ALCOM announced its completed acquisition of Triton Trailers, manufacturer of aluminum trailer products. Headquartered in…
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Alde International Names Managing Director
Petter Johnsson has been appointed as the new managing director of Alde International Systems AB. Alde is a member of…
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Adventure Ready Brands Acquires Outdoor Lighting Company
Adventure Ready Brands, which markets a range of outdoor recreation products, has acquired LuminAID, maker of solar-powered lighting and charging…
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U.S. Jobless Claims Plunge to Lowest in 52 Years
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plummeted last week to the lowest level in more than half a…
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Meyer Distributing Partners with Louisiana Grills
Meyer said to fire up the pellet grill, smoker or charcoal through its new partnership with Louisiana Grills, maker of…
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RV Retailer Expands in the Western United States
RV Retailer (RVR) has acquired Holland RV Center, with three stores in Southern California, and Folsom Lake RV in Northern California. This expands…
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Elkhart County Unemployment Dips Below 2 Percent
The unemployment rate in Elkhart County, Ind., fell to 1.8 percent in October, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported…
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Sudbury Hires PR Firm Martin Flory Group
To increase its brand awareness and market share throughout North America, Sudbury Boat Care Products has hired Martin Flory Group.…
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U.S. Automakers Detail Mask, Vaccination Requirements
The Detriot 3 automakers said Tuesday they will extend requirements for workers to wear masks at work sites, but are…
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Patrick Industries Completes Williamsburg Acquisitions
Patrick Industries has completed the acquisitions of Indiana-based Williamsburg Marine and Williamsburg Furniture (collectively “Williamsburg”), a manufacturer of marine and motorized…
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RVIA Releases Videos of 2021 Annual Meeting Reports
On Friday, Nov. 19, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) held its 2021 Annual Meeting. The event is the primary membership-wide…
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Outdoorsy in Talks for $100M EV Order
RV rental company Outdoorsy is in talks with Rivian Automotive and Ford Motor Co. to order $100 million in electric trucks…
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Camping World Declares Quarterly Dividend
Camping World Holdings announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of $0.50 per share on the…
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Forest River RV’s Ligonier, Ind. Plant Seeks 500 Workers
Elkhart, Ind.-based Forest River RV announced last week that it plans to expand to Ligonier to house its parts, service…
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RVDA’s RV Learning Center Encourages Year-End Donations
As the calendar runs out on 2021, a year-end donation to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center is an investment…
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Elkhart County COVID-19 Advisory Level Moves Back to ‘Red’
Indiana’s Elkhart County this week moved back into the “red” advisory level that indicates the counties in the state with…
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ARVC Elects New Board Members, Executive Committee Leadership
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) recently announced the results of elections held in four areas, as…
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SBA Updates Applicant Deadline Guidance for COVID-19 Loan Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced updated guidance for COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program applicants to better…
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Wade’s RV was Founded on Service with a Smile
Wade’s RV is a rapidly expanding four-location Oklahoma dealership with stores in Glenpool, Goldsby and Sand Springs, and is one…
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Wingamm’s Oasi Motorhome Makes its U.S. Debut
Wingamm, a manufacturer of luxury compact RVs in Europe that recently announced its expansion into the U.S. market, will debut…
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Keystone RV Promotes Chandler Tenney to Product Manager
Ten-year industry veteran Chandler Tenney has been promoted to product manager for the Passport division at Keystone RV. Having focused…
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OSHA Suspends Enforcement of Biden’s Vaccine Mandate
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced Wednesday that it has suspended the implementation and enforcement of President Joe Biden’s…
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Corey Langley Promoted to Director of Operations for NATDA
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) announced the promotion of Corey Langley to the organization’s new director of operations.…
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Plews & Edelman Power Steering Campaign Wins Award
Plews & Edelmann, a manufacturer and marketer of power steering components, hoses, automotive fittings and turbo oil lines, has earned…
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Momentum in Goshen Builds for New Industrial Development
Plans for the construction of a major multi-facility industrial development on Goshen, Ind.’s southeast side continued their march forward Tuesday…
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Exclusive: Colorado Inventor Out to Save Shops Time (Meaning Money)
Dustin Forsling had never invented anything before. His years as an RV service technician led him to the occasional idea…
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Cortes Campers Secures Dealership Distribution Agreements
RV manufacturer Cortes Campers has secured multiple distribution agreements, according to its parent company, US Lighting Group. Cortes Campers is…
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Indianapolis KOA Holiday Named Kampgrounds of America’s 2022 Campground of the Year
The Indianapolis KOA Holiday, owned and operated by David and Lori Vaughan, was named the Kampgrounds of America Campground of…
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KOA Annual Convention Features 2021 Award Winners
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced the winners of its annual campground awards during its annual convention in Baton Rouge, La.,…
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British Columbia RV Lot Catches Fire
Smoke can be seen for miles away from a fire in the Sumas Prairie area, near Abbotsford, B.C., Canada. The…
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Secretary Chambers Announces IEDC’s New EVP of Talent and Workforce
Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers has announced Tony Denhart has been named executive vice president of talent and workforce…
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Broadmoor RV Challenges Other Businesses to Fundraise for Special Olympics
This report from Yaktrinews in Washington highlights the charitable giving of a Pasco, Wash., RV dealership. It was an eventful…
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Cummins Names Vice President of Cummins Filtration
Cummins Inc. has named Steph Disher as vice president of Cummins Filtration. Disher began leading the filtration business in August…
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RVIA Membership Renewals Underway
Membership renewals for all members of the RV Industry Association (RVIA) are currently underway. Thanks to the support of more…
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Truma Names Head of Service
Truma North America has named Kyle Hastings to the head of service position. In this role, Hastings will lead customer…
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RVDA of Canada Board Elects Josée Bédard as its Chair
Josée Bédard of Roulottes Chaudière in Levis, Quebec, Canada, has been elected as the new chair of the board of…
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Lazydays RV Appoints Chief Information Officer
Lazydays said that Harsh Uchariya has joined the company as its chief information officer. Uchariya joins Lazydays from ClubCorp, where…
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Carol Jackson Becomes NRVIA Master Certified RV Inspector
A Pennsylvania woman became a master certified RV inspector with the National RV Inspectors Association (NRVIA) this month, the group…
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nuCamp Names 2021 Top Dealers
nuCamp has named its top dealers for the 2021 model year. Those receiving awards represent the elite nuCamp dealers, the…
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Keystone Launches Blade PURE Air Handling System
Keystone Innovation Lab has launched a new upgrade to the Blade high-performance air handling system it rolled out in 2020.…
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Meyer Distributing Announces 2021 Q3 Sales Performance Award
Meyer Distributing has announced its Quarter Three Outstanding Sales Performance Award – an award that recognizes sales account managers that…
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Tri-Lynx Levels Up
In most RV campgrounds today it’s common to see a myriad of RVs being leveled using pieces of wood, big…
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Forest River RV Expanding into Noble County with Hundreds of New Jobs at New Facility
The following was written by the Nobel County Economic Development department. One of the largest RV manufacturers in North America,…
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Plans for Genesis Products Expansion Move Forward
Plans for the construction of a new Genesis Products facility on the city’s south side took a step forward Tuesday…
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Former Newmar President Joins Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton today announced that Brian Hazelton has joined the company as senior vice president and president of its…
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Jeff Rutherford Reelected RV Industry Association Chair of the Board
The RV Industry Association board of directors reelected Jeff Rutherford, president and CEO of Airxcel, as chair of the board…
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$10.7M bond for industrial project advanced by Goshen board
A Goshen, Ind., city economic board advanced funding plans for a large industrial development in southeast Goshen Tuesday. The Goshen…
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King Fills Out North American Sales Team
KING has announced the addition of new regional managers to its their field sales team: Terry Sargent, brings a wide…
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Brunswick Named to Forbes’ ‘Best Employers for Veterans’ List
For the second consecutive year, Brunswick Corp. was named to the Forbes and Statista list of America’s Best Employers for…
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Canadian Dealer of the Year Finalists Announced
RVDA of Canada, RV Lifestyle Magazine and RV Dealer News have announced the finalists for the 2021 Canadian RV Dealer…
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Host Park of NRVTA Finishes Major Upgrades
The Texan RV Park, host park of the National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) campus that serves as home to many…
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Video Blog: Solutions for Negative Billboards
Negative reviews on social media are one thing, but dealing with the visual of having someone with a gripe against…
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Wilkins RV Completes Acquisition of Great Outdoors RV
Brian Wilkins and Wilkins RV have closed on the purchase of Great Outdoors RV from Bill Clark and the Fitzpatrick…
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Continental in Attendance at Public Transportation Conference
Continental, a global supplier of systems, components and tires to various vehicle markets, automobile, truck and agriculture/construction equipment manufacturers, and…
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Haig Partners Names Allen as Director of Marketing
Florida-based Haig Partners has named Aimee (LaBrake) Allen, a respected executive with more than 15 years of experience with professional…
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New Podcast Tuesday: Mark Meyer
Mark Meyer of Meyer’s RV Superstores will be the next guest on In Tow with RV PRO podcast, going live…
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RVIA Team Meets with State Policymakers
The RV Industry Association‘s state government affairs team spent this past week at the National Conference of State Legislatures’ 2021…
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Lack of Inventory Hinders KAR’s Revenues
KAR Auction Services, parent company of ADESA, which serves the RV market, reported revenue of $535.2 million in the third…
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Cummins Named an Inaugural Recipient of Terra Carta Seal
Energy generation company Cummins has been named one of 45 inaugural recipients of the Terra Carta Seal, an initiative led…
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RVshare Unveils New App as the Company Hits 3M Nights Booked Milestone
RVshare, the RV rental marketplace, has unveiled a new mobile app for iOS users. The app aims to accommodate both…
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Q&A with Northern Wholesale’s Chad Smith
Chad Smith is a relative newcomer to the RV industry, having spent the most recent part of his career at…
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Exclusive: Encore RV Seeks its Niche in a ‘Niche’ Market
After sitting on the sidelines honoring the non-compete agreement he signed with his last employer, industry veteran Rich Schnippel is…
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Lazydays Revenues Up 48% in Q3
Florida-based dealership chain Lazydays reported revenue during the third quarter of $318.7 million, an increase of $103 million – 48…
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Motility Partners with Keller Marine & RV
Motility Software, makers of end-to-end dealer management software, announced a new partnership with Keller Marine & RV. Motility and Keller…
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The Shyft Group’s Revenues up 69% in Q3
The Shyft Group, makers of the Spartan RV chassis, announced sales of $272.6 million during the third quarter, an increase…
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Cummins Revenues Up 17%; Lowers Guidance for the Year
Cummins Inc. reported third quarter revenues of $6 billion, an increase of 17 percent over the same period a year…
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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. Launches All-Electric MT50e Walk-In Van
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) has launched the MT50e, its all-electric Class 5 walk-in van that meets the rigorous demands…
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Brunswick Names New Advanced Systems Group President
Brunswick Corp. has announced that Marty Bass has been named president of the Americas for its Advanced Systems Group. Bass…
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Biden Administration Unveils Vaccine Mandate Rules Covering 84M Workers
On Thursday, senior Biden administration officials announced details of a highly anticipated mandate requiring U.S. employers with 100 or more…
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Campers Inn Partners with Care Camps
Family-operated RV dealership group Campers Inn RV has partnered with Care Camps, a national nonprofit that helps children with cancer…
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Camping World Reports $1.9B in Revenue for Q3
Camping World reported $1.92 billion in revenue for the third quarter, an increase of 14.2 percent, or $237.8 million, over…
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CDK Global Revenues Up 6% in Q1
CDK Global, a technology company that focuses on the retail vehicle market, including RVs, said its revenue for the first…
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KPA Publishes OSHA’s Top 10 Most-Cited Safety Violations
RVDA partner and dealership consulting firm KPA published an article featuring the Top 10 most-cited OSHA violations from the previous…
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KZ RV Receives Quality Circle Award
Multiple KZ RV models received 2021 RVDA Quality Circle Awards recently. KZ products awarded were the KZ Durango, Durango Gold,…
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Exclusive: Terry Town RV Going Big in Its Home Community
Tom Selvius and the team at Terry Town RV Superstore are closing out 2021 in a big way – with…
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Lippert Sales Top $1B for Quarter, Up Across the Board
Lippert reported net sales in the third quarter of $1.2 billion, an increase of 41 percent year-over-year. Lippert’s net income…
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Lazydays Announces Plans for Third Florida Dealership
Lazydays will be building a new dealership in Fort Pierce, Fla., to serve the Florida Atlantic Coast. The company expects…
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GE Appliances to Invest $450M in Louisville, Ky., Facilities
GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, announced plans to invest $450 million at its Appliance Park headquarters and manufacturing operation…
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Forest River is Bronze Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
RVDA announced that Forest River is returning as a bronze partner for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, slated Nov. 8-12…
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ORR Announces New Executive Committee
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced its new eight-member executive committee. The executive committee is charged with guiding ORR’s strategic direction…
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ARVC Announces Marketing-Focused Member Benefit Provider
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) announced American Marketing & Publishing (AMP) has joined National ARVC as…
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Blog: The Makings of a Marketing Strategy Blueprint
As a marketer in the RV industry, you have a lot on your plate. You’re in charge of events and…
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RVIA: Maximizing Your Membership, Part Two
The following is the second of a two-part series published by the RV Industry Association. In part one of the two-part…
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EasyCare Donates Protection Coverage to RVWA’s Drab to Fab Project
EasyCare, a provider and administrator of F&I products and solutions offered by RV dealers, said it recently donated an RV…
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FTC Strengthens Security Safeguards for Consumer Financial Information
The Federal Trade Commission last week announced a newly updated rule that strengthens the data security safeguards that financial institutions…
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First Year of Manufacturing Internship Program Complete
A pilot program subsidizing 34 internships at more than 20 manufacturing and advanced industry companies in the South Bend-Elkhart, Ind.,…
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Maximizing Your RVIA Membership – Part One
The following is the first of a two-part series published by the RV Industry Association. Membership in the RV Industry…
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ARVC Partners with Spot2Nite on Networking Reception
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) announced a second evening reception at its 2021 Outdoor Hospitality Conference…
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‘Niche’ California Port Helping Solve Supply Chain Issues
Cargo ships arriving at Port Hueneme in Southern California are jam-packed with fresh produce and other goods, as companies look…
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Fun Town RV Acquires Illinois-based Tri-State RV
Fort Worth, Texas-based Fun Town RV is expanding into the tri-state area with an agreement to acquire Tri-State RV in…
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JD Power Report: RV Prices Increased Across the Board in Q3
Costa Mesa, Calif.-based J.D. Power, a data analytics and consumer intelligence firm, published a third quarter overview of RV price…
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Patrick Industries Q3 Revenues Spike Across All Markets
RV, marine and manufactured housing supplier Patrick Industries reported strong performance across all markets in its Q3 financial report, ending…
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Grand Design RV Continues to Sweep DSI Survey Awards
Every Grand Design RV line again received the coveted “Quality Circle Award” from the RVDA’s 27th Annual Dealer Satisfaction Index…
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Jered Sobel of Sobel University Joining Podcast
Jered Sobel, president of Sobel University, an RV-specific sales and management training company, will be the featured guest on an…
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Dometic Completes Igloo Acquisition
Dometic’s acquisition of Igloo is now officially closed. The deal was originally announced Sept. 17. Dometic acquired Igloo from the…
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