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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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Link Names Director of Engineering, Suspension Controls
Link Mfg., makers of specialty-engineered suspensions, suspension controls and air management products, announced the installment of Marco Morales to the…
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NRVTA Builds Audio-Video Training Studio
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) created a dedicated, stand-alone studio to produce training videos, commercials and even talk shows,…
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ARVC Annual Conference Kicks Off with Anti-Cancer Fundraiser
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds announced a sports-themed welcome reception to kick off ARVC’s 2021 Outdoor Hospitality…
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How Cyberattacks Disrupt the Auto Supply Chain
Eberspaecher, a German supplier of automotive exhaust and thermal management systems, is the latest industry victim of a cyberattack, this…
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Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing Kicks Off Show Season
Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing’s show season is now underway following a virtual event Oct. 14 – 16. Done entirely online…
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Relentless Dealer Services Launches RDS University
Relentless Dealer Services said it is releasing its long-anticipated Relentless Dealer Services University (RDSU), just in time for the RVDA…
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Society of Certified Professionals to Host Award Ceremony at RVDA Con/Expo
The Society of Certified RV Professionals will host a special awards ceremony, followed by an educational presentation and then a…
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Industry Leaders Tout Benefits of Serving on RVIA Board of Directors
The following report was compiled by the RV Industry Association, which asked members of its Board of Directors why they…
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Lazydays Names DeVincenzi to Board of Directors
Lazydays Holdings announced Robert DeVincenzi has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors as lead independent director, effective immediately.…
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Dometic Sales Increase 24 Percent in Recent Quarter
RV appliance and equipment supplier Dometic has announced net sales in the recent quarter of SEK 5,545 million, meaning an…
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Campers Inn to Acquire New Jersey’s Scott Motor Coach
Campers Inn, which claims to be the nation’s largest family-operated dealership group, serving customers across 30 dealership locations throughout the…
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Truma North America Adds Chief Financial Officer
Truma North America added Jonathan Haley as chief financial officer. In this role, Haley’s responsibilities will include financial operations, human…
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Community: THOR Partners with Habitat for Humanity in Elkhart County
Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County teamed up with THOR Industries to build the walls of a future home, according…
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Exclusive: AEONrv Targets Class B+ Market with Silicon Valley Inspiration
The origins of AEONrv (pronounced “Ā-On”), a new start-up RV company based in Reno, Nev., began in disappointment but then…
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RVIA Hosting Seminar on Vaccine Mandates
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) Workforce Safety Taskforce invites its members to participate in a virtual seminar and round table…
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LKQ Corp. Recognized as 5-Star Employer in North America
LKQ Corp. said it has been recognized as a 5-Star Employer in North America by employee engagement platform WorkBuzz. In…
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Ranger Distribution Breaks Ground on New Building Addition
Ranger Distribution, a company serving the RV industry founded by veterans John Curran, Brent Diver and Rod Humphreys, broke ground…
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Venture RV Receives Quality Circle Award
Venture RV recently received a 2021 RVDA Quality Circle Award. All Venture product families were recognized: the Sonic, Stratus and…
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Winnebago Hits $1B in Q4 Revenue
Winnebago Industries said its revenues in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 were $1 billion, an increase of 40.4 percent…
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‘Super Lawyers Panel’ Part of RVDA Con/Expo
The 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will feature what organizers are calling a special “Super Lawyers Panel” with RV industry legal…
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Report Coming on Economic Impact of U.S. Outdoor Recreation Industry
The RV Industry Association wants to inform its members of an upcoming Zoom presentation where the U.S. Department of Commerce…
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ARVC Announces 60-plus Breakout Sessions at OHCE2021
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) said it has compiled a diverse slate of education sessions and…
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Report Spotlights Digital Retailing Impact on F&I Product Trends
Protective Asset Protection unveiled additional trends and insights stemming from its recently released second annual report on automotive F&I Product…
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RV Industry Association to Hold 2021 Annual Meeting
The RV Industry Association will hold its Annual Meeting – virtually – on Friday, Nov. 19. The event will be…
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Thetford Begins Shipping Titan Totes for Holding Tanks
Thetford Corp. said it is ready to begin shipping its Titan Tote Premium Portable Waste Tanks. The tanks are in…
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DexKo Global Acquires National Trailer Parts Warehouse
DexKo Global announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Dexter Axle Co., acquired National Trailer Parts Warehouse (“National Trailer Parts”) located…
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NRVTA Moves Inspection Training to New, Larger Facility
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) moved all courses for RV inspectors into a new building last month. The 28-…
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Derema Group Welcomes Two New Dealer Specialists
Derema Group, a national sales and marketing agency in the outdoor recreation market, added two new dealer specialists, Bryce Keller…
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Lazydays to Open Omaha, Neb., Dealership
Lazydays said it is buying land to build a brand-new dealership in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to serve the Omaha, Neb.,…
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PRVCA to Host First Annual Parts Knowledge Week in November
The Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA) will host its first annual Parts Knowledge Week webinars, Nov. 1–3, with eight…
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Despite Progress, Indiana Still One of Worst CO2-Emitting States
When it comes to the issue of climate change, Indiana finds itself caught, in a sense, between two realities. Government…
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Winnebago Commits to Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050
Winnebago Industries said it is advancing its commitment to environmental sustainability by joining the Business Ambition for 1.5°C. The company…
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THOR Announces Closing $500M of Senior Unsecured Notes
THOR Industries announced the closing Oct. 14 on its previously announced offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.000%…
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ATC Marks 35 Years of Innovative Products
American Technology Components (ATC) is celebrating its 35th year in business this year designing, developing and producing ideas into reality.…
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RV Depot to Deploy AI-Powered Credit Decisioning Platform
Artificial Intelligence (AI)–powered credit decisioning disruptor, Scienaptic, announced that RV Depot has selected its credit decisioning platform. This will enable…
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Register Additional Personnel Ahead of 2021 RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association encourages dealers to register additional personnel for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo online. Doing so will…
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Campers Inn RV Acquires Roskopf’s RV Center
Campers Inn RV, the nation’s largest family-operated RV dealership group, acquired Roskopf’s RV Center in Richfield, Wis., as part of…
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Early Results: Lazydays’ Revenues Increase by a Third in Q3
Lazydays Holdings’ preliminary Q3 results indicate revenue of $318.7 million, an increase of $103 million over the third quarter of…
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Lippert’s Nicole Sult Named VP of Customer Experience
Lippert Components named Nicole Sult as vice president of customer experience. In this new role, Sult will spearhead the organization’s global…
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Winnebago Industries Announces $200M Share Repurchase Authorization
Winnebago Industries announced that its Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase authorization of up to $200 million of…
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TCF Inventory Finance is Silver Partner for the 2021 RVDA Con/Expo
RVDA announced that TCF Inventory Finance joined as a first-time silver partner for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, which will…
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Ports Going to 24/7 Operations Not a Reality Yet
During a press conference from the East Room of the White House on Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced the ports…
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Land ‘N’ Sea Confirms ‘Live and In-Person’ Connecticut Show
Land ‘N’ Sea confirmed the Connecticut Marine and RV dealer show will go on in-person as scheduled at Mohegan Sun…
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Momentum Model Drives Record Sales for Grand Design RV
Grand Design announced it has exceeded 15,000 retail units sold of its Momentum fifth wheel toy haulers. Since the product’s…
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S.M. Osgood Co. Acquires Kroes Corp., Expands Sales Force
Minnesota-based S.M. Osgood Co. recently acquired Kroes Corp. Both companies are independent regional sales representation agencies; S.M. Osgood Co. is…
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Brown & Brown Announces Brand Unification for Retail Segment
Global insurance provider Brown & Brown said that all brands under its Retail segment will be unified under the brand…
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RV PRO Selects 2021 40 Under 40 Class
RV PRO magazine would like to congratulate this year’s 40 Under 40 Class, who will officially be recognized in the…
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Winnebago Brands Pick Up RVDA DSI Quality Circle Awards
Winnebago Industries announced that all three of its RV premium brands achieved the prestigious Quality Circle Award from the National…
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Police Search for Thieves who Stole 35 Catalytic Converters from RV Dealership
Pennsylvania police are trying to figure out who stole thousands of dollars’ worth of catalytic converters from exhaust systems of…
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Airstream Announces 2021 Five Rivet Status Supplier Partners
Airstream announced Supplier Five Rivet Status for the 2021 fiscal year. Airstream launched the Five Rivet Supplier program in August…
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Winnebago Towables Now Feature Goodyear Tires
Winnebago, a subsidiary of Winnebago, will be transitioning to Goodyear tires on all Winnebago travel trailers. The move increases the…
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Jayco Introduces JayVoice System
Jayco launched the all-new JayVoice system on select models of Jayco luxury fifth wheel RVs. In what the company calls…
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Selvius RV Group Acquires, Renames Another Michigan RV Store
Michigan’s Selvius Family RV Group acquired the former Quality Products RV of Plainwell, Mich. The newly owned dealership reopened in…
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