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Pets Create an Experiential Retail Experience for Customers
Experiential retail is the current buzzword for creating sales and repeat business through positive and unforgettable in-store experiences. I have…
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Still Eyes One Rate Cut This Year
According to a report from Reuters, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic repeated on Monday that he still…
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Outrig Expands Into Texas With New RV & Boat Storage Facilities
Outrig, formerly known as goHomePort, has expanded its growing national storage portfolio with the acquisition of two premier RV &…
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Empowering Future Leaders: How Passion & Integrity Break Barriers
The phrase “breaking the glass ceiling” is woven into the fabric of workplace conversation. As defined by Merriam-Webster, the glass…
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REV Group Sells Lance Camper, Exits Nonmotorized Segment
REV Group, Inc. announced the sale of Lance Camper Mfg. Corp., its nonmotorized travel trailer and truck camper manufacturing business,…
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Rollick Debuts Traction, Enhancements to RollickNurture Product
Rollick, a leading provider of marketing technology solutions for the RV, marine and powersports industries, announced significant enhancements to its…
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Kampgrounds of America Named 2025 Top Recession-Resistant Franchise
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds, announced they have been named one of…
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Zamp Solar Transitions to Dometic Mobile Power Solutions
After more than a decade of pioneering off-grid solar innovation, Zamp Solar announced its transition to Dometic Mobile Power Solutions.…
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THOR Board Re-Authorizes $400M Share Buyback Program
THOR Industries announced that its board of directors has retired the company’s existing share repurchase authorization which was set to…
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Alliance RV Prioritizes Values-Driven Leadership & a Strong Employee-Centered Culture
Flash back to 2019 — just as Alliance Recreational Vehicles was beginning its journey as a new RV manufacturer in…
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Lazydays Completes Liquidity Enhancing Transactions
Lazydays Holdings announced that it has executed amendments and waivers with its credit facility lender syndicate led by M&T Bank…
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American Coach Partners With Influencers To Launch New Floorplan
American Coach, a luxury motorhome brand that’s part of REV Recreation Group, has added a new American Eagle floorplan* that…
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Mosaic Compliance Services Launches AuditF&I Monitoring Solution
Mosaic Compliance Services has launched AuditF&I, a new continuous monitoring solution for U.S. auto, RV, motorcycle, powersports and marine dealerships.…
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Forest River Bus & Van Expands Leadership Team
Forest River Bus & Van, a division of Forest River, announced a series of leadership advancements aimed at strengthening operations,…
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Lazydays, General RV Complete Colorado Transaction
Lazydays Holdings announced that it has closed on the asset sale of its Longmont, Colorado, location to General RV Center.…
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Lightspeed Expands VIN Decoding for Six THOR Brands
Lightspeed DMS announced a major expansion in its OEM integration capabilities. The platform now includes VIN decoding support for units…
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How Lippert Is Building Strong Leaders From Within
At Lippert, leadership comes from the inside out. “We believe that if you’re stronger on the inside, it really impacts…
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RVDA, A2C To Host Webinar on Dealership Passwords, Cybersecurity
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA), in partnership with Accelerate2Compliance (A2C), will present a free webinar titled “Protecting Your Dealership with Rapid…
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Lazydays, General RV Complete Florida Transaction
Lazydays Holdings announced that it has closed on the asset sale and real estate sale of its Fort Pierce, Florida,…
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RV Trader & Harvest Hosts Form Partnership
RV Trader, an online marketplace for buying and selling new and used RVs, and Harvest Hosts, one of the nation’s leading…
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Eberspächer Continues ‘Transformation’ Amid Challenging Financial Year
Despite a challenging 2024 financial year and decreasing revenues in all divisions, the Eberspächer Group said it is successfully continuing…
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How RV Dealerships Can Meet Modern Buyer Expectations
Shopping for an RV can be exciting and fun, but also stressful to customers, as they weigh the plusses and…
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RVPostings.com Launches Mobile App
RVPostings.com, an online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of RVs, has officially released its mobile application on both…
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Renogy Forms Partnerships With RV Dealers
Renogy, a global leader in off-grid solar and lithium power systems, announced a partnership with two trusted family-owned RV dealers: Colton…
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Keystone RV Unveils ‘Proven in the Wild’ Brand Refresh
Keystone RV announced a major brand refresh, unveiling a new look, voice and direction under the banner: “Proven in the…
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KOA’s Reservation Add-Ons Tool Drives Revenue, Elevates Camper Experience
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced the success of its recently launched reservation add-ons feature, an enhancement to its proprietary booking platform,…
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Jeep-Maker Stellantis Names New CEO
Stellantis announced that its board of directors has unanimously selected Antonio Filosa as its new chief executive officer following a…
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How Suppliers, Customers & Staff Can Shape Your RV Parts Strategy
For this month’s column, I believe it is worth looking at your parts and accessories operations from the standpoint of…
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Camco Bolsters Inventory, Supply Planning With RELEX Solutions
Camco has selected RELEX Solutions, a provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to implement the RELEX demand, supply…
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Lazydays, General RV Complete Arizona Transaction
Lazydays Holdings announced today that it has closed on the asset sale of its Mesa, Arizona, location to General RV…
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Cavco Reports Fiscal 2025 Q4, Year-End Results
Manufactured housing company Cavco announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 29. Quarterly Highlights Net…
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Maxxsonics Taps New Regional Sales Manager
Maxxsonics, a leader in audio solutions for mobile, powersports and marine applications, said it is poised for higher success in…
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Indiana Governor Warns RV Makers to Prepare Amid Slowdown
The following report is from Public News Service. At least 500 workers in Indiana’s recreational vehicle industry are facing layoffs…
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Octane Closes $200M Loan Sale With Yieldstreet
Octane announced the completion of an agreement to sell a portfolio of $200 million of fixed-rate installment powersports loans to…
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How To Tackle Sustainability on a Shoestring Budget
Demonstrating your company’s sustainability efforts is becoming a business imperative. Whether you’re navigating the complex regulatory landscape or sensing a…
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Making the Most of Your Parts & Accessories Department
Keeping an eye out for new products in the market that are sure to sell in your parts and accessories…
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Renogy Strengthens RV OEM Support With Pre-Tariff Off-Grid Products
With a fully stocked warehouse in Elkhart, Indiana, Renogy, a renewable energy off-grid solutions provider, announced it has proactively prepared…
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RVDA Webinar To Cover Employment Best Practices for Dealers
With a rapidly evolving employment landscape and increasing regulatory demands, the National RV Dealers Association (RVDA), in partnership with KPA,…
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IDS Unveils New DMS-Embedded Payment Solution
Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) announced the launch of IDS Pay, a fully embedded payment solution that transforms how dealerships handle…
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Newbook Launches ‘Essentials’ Platform
Newbook, provider of hospitality management solutions and part of the Storable family of brands, announced the launch of Newbook Essentials,…
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US Added 177K Jobs in April, Unemployment Stays at 4.2%
The following is a report from The Associated Press. American employers added a surprising 177,000 jobs in April as the…
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How Managers Can Solve Conflict Between Employees
“Sort it out on your own” is no longer an option for businesses when employees are in conflict. Management goals…
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It Can Be Easy Being Green
Leave No Trace is a concept many campers and hikers are familiar with. KOA Campgrounds are taking it to another…
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IDS’ Dealer Insights Forum To Address Fixed Ops Challenges
Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) will host this month’s Dealership Insights Forum on April 25. The topic at hand will be…
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Go RVing Names BVK New Creative Agency of Record
Go RVing has announced the appointment of independent advertising agency BVK as its new strategic and creative agency of record.…
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Trump Administration To Impose Fees on Chinese Vessels
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). On Thursday, April 17, the United…
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Carefree Covered RV Storage To Celebrate 7th Location Grand Opening
Carefree Covered RV Storage announced its inaugural celebration in the city of Surprise on June 9. The event will take…
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Former Big Sandy Campground Transforms Into Superior Made RV Resort
The following is a report from WTOL 11. New life at the former home of Big Sandy Campground in Swanton,…
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Cultivating a Growth Mindset: Strategies To Drive Workplace Performance
In today’s rapidly changing business environment, fostering a culture of innovation is a must. Creating such an environment requires attention…
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Blue Water Refines Portfolio With Strategic Rebrand of Two Signature Resorts
Blue Water Development announced a strategic transition involving two of its standout resort destinations: Chincoteague Bay RV Resort & Cottages…
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Priority RV Network Unveils New Brand Identity, Strategic Vision
Priority RV Network (PRVN) has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and bold new strategic direction at the 2025 PRVN Annual…
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Lithia & Driveway Announces Chief Operating Officer Transition
Lithia & Driveway (LAD), parent company of Airstream Adventures, announced that Adam Chamberlain will transition from his current role as…
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Octane Closes $700M Forward-Flow Deal
Octane announced that it has executed an up to $700 million forward-flow facility. New York Life, one of the largest mutual…
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How Lippert Keeps Tabs on Its Environmental Impact
“Business as a Force for Good.” This motto has been embraced by Lippert across the globe and is especially meaningful…
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Northern Wholesale Supply Appoints New Head of Sales
Northern Wholesale Supply (NWS), a leader in RV, marine and powersports parts and accessories distribution, announced the appointment of Adam…
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Jellystone Park Locations Tout New Activities
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts has announced upcoming new activities and weekend themes for many of its locations this year.…
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OIA, Cold Partner To Help Companies Tackle Regulatory Compliance
Cold, a sustainability management platform that leverages AI to streamline compliance for leading outdoor and apparel brands, and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA)…
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Insider Perks Unveils AI-Powered Reservation Technology
Insider Perks, maker of marketing and artificial intelligence solutions tailored specifically for outdoor hospitality providers, announced a transformative update to…
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How To Increase RV Retail Sales With Smart Product Displays
Every day you have likely experienced newbie RVers coming into your dealership. Some people know what they want and need,…
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RVDA Webinar To Introduce Dealer Help Desk
The National RV Dealers Association (RVDA) will be hosting a webinar to introduce its newly launched RVDA Help Desk & Solution…
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Harvest Hosts Integrates With RV LIFE Trip Wizard
Harvest Hosts, the unique RV camping membership offering RVers access to one-of-a-kind RV camping experiences, announced that all 5,500-plus Harvest…
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Priority RV Network, Pre-Pair Partner To Streamline Finance Operations
Priority RV Network (PRVN) has officially partnered with Pre-Pair, a technology company specializing in automating the dealership finance process from desking…
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Flatline Van Co. Added to AAM Group Line Card
The AAM Group announced its welcome of Flatline Van Co., an Oregon-based manufacturer of premium parts and accessories for Sprinter and…
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Blue Compass RV Partners With Colorado Rockies
Blue Compass RV announced a new partnership with the Colorado Rockies. As the 2025 MLB season kicks off this month,…
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Hipcamp Unveils New API integration With Cloudbeds
Hipcamp, a leading global campsite booking company, has announced a new API integration with Cloudbeds, a leader in hospitality management technology.…
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Aebi Schmidt Files Merger Registration With Shyft Group
The Shyft Group announced that Aebi Schmidt Group has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and…
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Sustainability of Parts & Accessories Inventories
Sustainability is the special theme for March’s issue of RV PRO, so I have dedicated my column to assist you…
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Trump Ends De Minimis Exemptions
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). On April 2, President Donald Trump…
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Stellantis Temporarily Halts Production at 2 Plants in Canada, Mexico
The following is a report from The Associated Press. Automaker Stellantis is temporarily halting production at a plant in Canada…
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TheCRM Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
TheCRM, provider of AI-powered dealership technology for automotive and RV retailers, has appointed Shane Marcum as chief operating officer. With…
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Element Three Hires Industry Veteran To Bolster Strategy
Element Three, a full-service marketing agency that serves businesses with a distributed sales model, announced today that Steven Hileman has joined the…
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Eberspächer, Zeliox Enter Into Joint Venture Agreement
Eberspächer Climate Control Systems International GmbH and Zeliox Sales B.V. have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture company.…
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Best Practices for Preventing Internal Fraud
“My employee would never steal from me! He/She has been a loyal employee for 10 years and is like part…
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Priority RV Network Expands Ahead of Annual Meeting
Priority RV Network (PRVN) announced the addition of 14 new dealer rooftops, the launch of several strategic vendor partnerships and…
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Maxxsonics Revitalizes Sales Team, Poised for ‘More Growth’
Maxxsonics, a leader in audio solutions for mobile, powersports and marine applications, said it is poised for more business and…
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US Consumer Confidence Declines for 4th Straight Month
The following is a report from The Associated Press. U.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views…
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RVDA of Canada Partners With Waterfall Analytics
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada announced a new partnership with Waterfall Analytics, a leading provider of Canadian…
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Forest River Co-CEO David Wright To Retire
Forest River announced that co-CEO David Wright will be retiring in April. Wright had led the Bus & Van division…
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Navigating the Road of RV Insurance: Protecting Your Customers’ Home on Wheels
Large-scale weather events around the country are a stark reminder of the power of nature, as well as protecting what…
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Cummins Announces Retirement of Chief Administrative Officer
Cummins Inc. announced that Chief Administrative Officer Sharon Barner will be retiring, effective May 31, following an extraordinary career and…
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THOR Announces Strategic Realignment of Heartland RV
THOR Industries has announced a strategic organizational restructuring aimed at optimizing its enterprise structure and strengthening its brand portfolio. As…
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Newbook Launches Enhanced Payment Solution for Outdoor Hospitality
Newbook, provider of hospitality management solutions and part of the Storable family of brands, has launched an enhanced version of…
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Be Prepared With This Data Breach Response Plan
As a business owner/dealer, you have an obligation to protect customers’ personal information. This is called personally identifiable information (PII)…
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Camping World Closes Indiana Lazydays Purchase
Camping World Holdings announced that it has closed on the asset and real estate purchase of Lazydays in Elkhart, Indiana.…
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REV Group Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
REV Group Inc. has published its sixth annual corporate responsibility report. The 55-page 2024 Sustainability Report focuses on REV Group’s…
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RVTI Debuts ‘Find a Certified Technician’ Online Map
A powerful new tool has arrived to directly benefit the RV customer and industry alike, especially the 1,000 RV dealer…
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Shurhold Launches New Website & Brand Messaging
Shurhold, a manufacturer of professional-quality boat and RV cleaning and restoration tools and chemicals, launched a revised website with new…
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How To Go From CRM to DMS
In today’s RV world, managing just customer relationships isn’t enough; your dealership needs a system that brings everything together, making…
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LCI Industries Announces Proposed Offering of $400M
LCI Industries announced that it intends to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $400.0 million in aggregate principal…
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Sun Outdoors Joins New Harvest Hosts Campground Partners Program
Harvest Hosts and Sun Outdoors announced the addition of over 80 Sun Outdoors Campgrounds to the Harvest Hosts map through…
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Erwin Hymer Group & Ahorn Camp Form Long-Term Agreement
The family-owned company Ahorn Camp, under the leadership of Alexander and Franziska Reichmann, and the Erwin Hymer Group (EHG), the…
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Win Over the Customer First
There is one scenario at RV dealerships that might be at the heart of losing more deals than any I…
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Forest River Launches New OGV Luxury Coach Website
Forest River announced the launch of the all-new OGV Luxury Coach website, designed to provide an immersive and seamless shopping…
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Backstock Invites RV Manufacturers to Wholesale Platform
Less than a year after launching its innovative wholesale platform, Backstock is taking another major step forward by opening the…
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Sun Communities Sells Safe Harbor Marinas for $5.65B
Michigan-based Sun Communities, a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates, or has an interest in, manufactured housing…
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Camping World Announces $2.15B Floorplan Credit Agreement
Camping World Holdings announced that it has entered into an amended and restated floorplan credit agreement dated Feb. 18 (the…
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RVDA Webinar: How Dealers Can Reduce Expenses, Support Communities
Join the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and Purpose in Expenses (PIE) on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. ET to…
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Elgin Industries Launches eCatalog for Engine, Chassis Components
U.S.-based automotive and heavy-duty parts manufacturer Elgin Industries has completed a multiyear development project resulting in one of the aftermarket’s…
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Save the Date for the 2025 RVDA Con/Expo
The 2025 RV Dealers Convention/Expo is set for Nov. 10-14 at Paris Las Vegas. Presented by RVDA of U.S., RVDA…
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RVDA of Canada Develops Advocacy Kit & Tariff Action Plan
The following is a message from the RVDA of Canada to its members: At the RVDA of Canada, we remain…
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