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Aqua-Hot Announces Training Schedule for In-Person Classes
Aqua-Hot, an Airxcel brand, is extending its in-person training classes on its hydronic heating systems for RV technicians and industry…
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The PPL Powerhouse
At summer’s end in 1972, two young petrochemical engineers found themselves in the business of “matchmaking” – between RV owners…
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Blue Compass Touts 7 Airstream Winners of ‘Five Rivet Award’
Blue Compass RV announced that seven Airstream locations achieved the Airstream Five Rivet Award for outstanding customer service in sales…
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Horizon Transport Names President
Horizon Transport, an Indiana-based transportation and logistics industry, announced the appointment of Rob Jackson as the new president of the…
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Motivating Staff to Keep Things Tidy
A new year calls for a fresh, new feeling in your store. Imagine spring cleaning – but in February. The…
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OHI Shifts Business Model, Approves Direct Membership for All Parks
On Monday, Jan. 29, OHI (Outdoor Hospitality Industry)’s board of directors voted to shift the organization’s business model, offering more…
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RV PRO Adds Michele Moore to Editorial Team
RV PRO is excited to announce Michele Moore has joined the publication as a managing editor, effective Jan. 18. Moore…
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PRVCA Spotlights Performance Management at Annual Leadership Conference
Performance Management is the topic for the fifth annual Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA) Leadership Conference, set for…
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OHI’s New Mission Statement Reaffirms Core Members
After hearing from members that there was concern OHI (Outdoor Hospitality Industry) was moving away from its core constituency –…
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Dexter Touts Brand Strategy Update
DexKo Global, a leader in highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, announced today that its wholly…
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LCI Industries Reports Q4 Results for 2023
LCI Industries, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lippert, today reported select preliminary, unaudited financial results ranges for the fourth quarter…
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REV Group Exits Transit Bus Market, Renames Recreation Segment
REV Group, manufacturer of specialty vehicle brands, announced today a series of strategic actions aimed at optimizing its product portfolio…
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Eberspaecher’s Purem Partnership Expands Portfolio
Purem by Eberspaecher is expanding its portfolio to include solutions for a “clean future,” especially in the growing hydrogen sector.…
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The Times They Are A-Challenging
To improvise on a verse from a Bob Dylan song, “the times they are a-challenging.” For many businesses, these times…
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Inflation Slows in December Amid Economic ‘Soft Landing’
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge cooled further last month even as the economy kept growing briskly, a trend sure to…
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What’s In Store for 2024: POV From 4 Industry Organizations
RVDA: Signs of Encouragement By Phil Ingrassia, president The RV industry spent much of the last 12 months in a…
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2023 RV Shipments Top 313K
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s December 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Performance Brokerage to Host ‘Thriving in Challenging Times’ Webinar
Performance Brokerage Services is set to host an upcoming webinar Jan. 31 on “Maximizing the Value of Your RV Dealership.”…
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KOA Touts ‘Impressive’ YOY Growth, Campground Expansion
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced a year of significant expansion. The company secured 12 independent park conversions and eight new…
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Safe-Guard Launches Redesigned Website
Safe-Guard Products International, provider of branded protection products for the automotive, RV, powersports and marine industries, announced the launch of its…
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LeadVenture Subsidiary, Sheffield Financial Form Partnership
Dealer Spike, a provider of digital solutions for the powersports, marine, trailer and outdoor power equipment industries, and Sheffield Financial,…
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Patrick Completes $315M Sportech Acquisition
Patrick Industries has completed its previously announced $315 million acquisition of Sportech, a designer and manufacturer of high-value, complex component solutions to…
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Grand Design Shifts Leadership Team, Fills New Positions
Grand Design RV announced several promotions and changes to its leadership team. Tony Lizzi has been promoted to general manager of…
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RV Fixed Ops Certification Week Slated in March
The Society of Certified RV Professionals, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center have designated March 3-9 as…
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ORR Launches Second Rural Economic Development Toolkit
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) released the second edition of its Rural Economic Development Toolkit on a webinar with more than 1,000…
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Kunes Auto & RV Launches RV Customer Sales, Service Program
Kunes Auto & RV Group unveiled a new program for its RV division that aims to get RVs and their…
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Brown & Brown Reports Q4 Financials for 2023
Brown & Brown announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023. Revenues for the…
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Michigan Survey Shows Consumer Sentiment Surge, Inflation Outlook Dips
Consumers have grown more confident about the direction of the economy and inflation at onset of 2024, despite persistent worries…
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How to Avoid Burnout in the New Year
As we embark on the new year, some of us out there may have some doubts. The challenges that 2023…
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Lazydays Launches Rebranding Campaign
Lazydays announced a comprehensive nationwide rebranding campaign, including new logos, colors and fonts, the upcoming introduction of a reimagined digital…
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RecNation Storage Partners With Wireless Tower Builder
RecNation Storage, owner, operator and developer of specialized RV and marine storage facilities, has launched a partnership with TowerCo, in…
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On-Demand Workshops Added to RVDA Con/Expo Online Platform
The on-demand portion of the RV Dealers Convention/Expo includes a series of new workshops covering new Dealer Management Software (DMS) functionality, in…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Currie Enterprises to Lineup
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with Currie Enterprises, one of the most recognized names in specialty rear ends and…
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US Wholesale Inflation Declines, Price Pressures Still Easing
Wholesale inflation in the United States fell for a third straight month in December, further evidence that price pressures in…
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TST Merges Into Pressure Systems International
Pressure Systems International (PSI) has merged Truck System Technologies (TST) into the PSI organization with Jim Sharkey as president. PSI…
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Patrick Signs $315M Powersports OEM Purchase Agreement
Patrick Industries has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sportech, a manufacturer of component solutions to powersports OEMs, for approximately $315…
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Lazydays Acquires Colorado’s Century RV
Performance Brokerage Services (PBS) announced the sale of Century RV in Longmont, Colorado, to Lazydays RV from Steve and Maggie…
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General RV Center Appoints New Leadership
Following a year of massive growth, General RV Center said it is restructuring its company leadership to better reflect current…
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Certified Industry Personnel Recognized by Society of RV Professionals
The Society of Certified RV Professionals recognized 18 individuals from 13 participating dealerships who earned a new certification, and four…
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November Shipments Increase by 2.8%
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s November 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Camping World to Acquire Louisiana Dealer Locations
Camping World Holdings is set to acquire Bent’s RV, with two locations in Boutte and Albany, Louisiana. The transaction is…
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US Trade Rep Extends China Product Exclusions
On Dec. 26, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced a further extension of all active Section 301 China…
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RecNation Storage Partners With Camping World, Good Sam
RecNation Storage, the owner, operator and developer of specialized RV and marine storage facilities, entered an exclusive marketing arrangement with…
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Navigating Tricky Economic Terrain
Fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride. Like airline travelers bracing for expected turbulence, retailers are preparing for a…
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Patrick Releases 2023 Sustainability & Responsibility Report
Patrick Industries has published its 2023 Sustainability & Responsibility Report. “Sustainability is a commitment to future generations, and at Patrick,…
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EXPO Workshop Covers Fixed Ops Online Training, Certification
RV fixed operations professionals are invited to join the RV Dealers Association (RVDA)’s Director of Partnerships Patrick Calpin and Tony…
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Lippert, Aluminum Supplier Form New Joint Venture
LCI Industries, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lippert, announced that its subsidiary, Lippert Components Manufacturing Inc., is entering into a…
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Boreas Campers Taps Key Operations, Product Hires
Boreas Campers announced the appointment of two key leadership positions as part of its ongoing commitment to excellence and growth.…
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KOA Names Vice President of Franchise Services
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has promoted Aaron Williamson to vice president of Franchise Services. This advancement reflects Williamson’s vast experience…
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Technicians Earn Level 3 Appliance Certifications
The following is a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). As the core of the RV…
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Grote Industries Names Mexico, Canada Directors
Grote Industries announced two recent additions to Grote’s leadership teams in Mexico and Canada. At Grote’s Monterrey, Mexico, manufacturing facility,…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued its weekly list of vehicular recalls. Chrysler is recalling 142,150 2023 Ram 1500…
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AP: Speculation on Eventual Interest Rate Cuts Rising
With inflation edging closer to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, its policymakers are facing – and in some cases fueling – hopes…
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The Red Sink: Creating Visual Reminders at Your Dealership
Every time I go into an RV dealership or parts store, my first thought is, “What sets this apart from…
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Brown & Brown Completes ABS Acquisition
Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, and Michael Cox and Craig Sanford, management owners of ABS Risk…
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Scanstrut Names New Product Director
Scanstrut, maker of marine and outdoor technologies, has named Chris Wachowski its new product director. With nearly 40 years of…
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Boreas Campers Goes Off-Grid With Western Flair
Off-road camping enthusiast Matt Reichel wanted something better than the camper offerings he found several years ago. So, he decided…
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RVIA: Shipments Expected to Hit 350,000 in 2024
RV wholesale shipments are expected to hit 350,000 units in 2024, according to the Winter 2023 issue of RV RoadSigns,…
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Jayco Masters Training Hosts Nearly 400 RV Dealers
Jayco has kicked off its 2023 Masters Dealer training, which takes place the weeks of Dec. 4 and 11. Approximately 400…
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Omnia Sweden Partners With Meyer Distributing
Koala Marketing US Corporation, doing business as Omnia Sweden with U.S. headquarters in Chicago, announced a partnership with Meyer Distributing…
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RVIA Annual Meeting: Cautious Yet Positive
The sentiment of Wednesday’s RV Industry Association (RVIA) Annual Meeting was realistic, but also hopeful. In the video presentation open…
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General RV Opens Sixth Florida Supercenter
General RV Center is expanding its footprint with the addition of a Winter Garden, Florida, location. Located less than 20…
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NRVTA Appoints New Student Adviser Director
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced the promotion of Tonya Taylor to the position of student adviser director. Taylor,…
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OHI Discounted Music License Program Approaching Deadline
The deadline for OHI’s discounted music licensing program, which provides an opportunity for members to save up to 50% off…
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RVDA Con/Expo On-Demand Portion Available
Dealership employees and other industry stakeholders can now access educational sessions and exhibitor information during the on-demand portion of the RV…
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Alliance Hosts Annual Owner Rally at NRVTA
Alliance RV hosted its second annual Owner Empowerment Rally from Nov. 6-10 at the esteemed National RV Training Academy (NRVTA).…
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Bill Introduced to Address GSP Limitations, Lauan Tariffs
Representatives Blake Moore and Suzan DelBene introduced the CNL Update Act of 2023 on Dec. 1 to modernize U.S. trade policy tools, benefit…
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Get Ready for the Next Market Shift
The market has shifted again. Rising interest rates, increased inventory, less maintenance work and more warranty work, longer delays in…
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Fun Town RV Acquires Dealership in North Branch, Michigan
Fun Town RV announced its acquisition of McDowell RV, a RV dealership in North Branch, Michigan. The strategic acquisition marks…
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RVDA Releases Digital, Print Marketing Opportunities
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) released its 2024 media kit and editorial calendar for industry partners who are interested in…
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RV Franchise Owner Acquires Missouri Auto Dealership
The Ed Morse Automotive Group has acquired Thomas Motors in Moberly, Missouri. This will be the 100th franchise for Ed Morse Automotive,…
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Truma Celebrates a Decade of Growth
“American was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the…
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RVTI Attends Future Farmers of America Convention
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) continued its recruitment efforts earlier this month by attending the 96th National Future Farmers of America (FFA)…
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Federal Office Launch to Strengthen Supply Chain
As part of the inaugural meeting of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, President Joe Biden and Secretary of…
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OHI Names New Board of Directors, Leadership
OHI announced the results of its board election with a few new faces among the group representing the outdoor hospitality industry…
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RVIA Releases October Shipment Report
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s October 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Fun Town RV Expands to Fairfield, Texas
Fun Town RV announced the opening of its 18th retail outlet in Fairfield, Texas. The new addition to the Fun…
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Helpful Tips for Reducing Employee & Customer Turnover
As an RV dealer, you may find it difficult to come up with ideas that help you stand out from…
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Lazydays Acquires Arizona’s Orangewood RV Center
Lazydays has acquired Orangewood RV Center, an RV dealership located in Surprise, Arizona. The store has been renamed “Lazydays RV of Phoenix at…
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Canadian RV Shipments Decrease 56.6% YoY
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reported that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the third quarter totaled 4,459 units,…
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REV Group Named 2024 ‘Military Friendly’ Employer
REV Group, manufacturer of specialty vehicles, has been named a 2024 “Bronze Military Friendly Employer” and “Military Friendly Spouse Employer”…
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THOR Unveils Electric RV Charging Station Concept
THOR Industries today unveiled 3D renderings of an electric vehicle (EV) charging station concept designed for eRVs, from small travel trailers…
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General RV to Open 19th Supercenter in January
General RV Center will open a new store on the west coast of the Sunshine State next year. Located on…
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NE Florida Association Chapter Elects 2023-24 Board Officers
The Northeast Florida chapter of the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) has elected new board officers for fiscal year 2023-24.…
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Trader Interactive CEO Announces Retirement, Successor
Trader Interactive, parent company of online marketplaces in the lifestyle vehicle and commercial equipment industries, announced the retirement of CEO Lori…
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RV PRO December Issue Spotlights 40 Under 40 Winners
RV PRO’s final issue of 2023 is now available to read online, which highlights the 40 Under 40 Class of…
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Outdoor Rec Contributes Over $1 Trillion to US Economy
A new study released last Friday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) revealed the powerful economic impact of outdoor…
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InterMotive Moves to Larger Elkhart Facility
This month, InterMotive Vehicle Controls moved its Indiana office into a larger facility within the city of Elkhart. The move…
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Southland RV, Oliver Trailers Announce Partnership
Georgia-based Southland RV announced a new partnership with Oliver Travel Trailers, manufacturer of luxury fiberglass travel trailers. The collaboration aims…
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Thanksgiving Gas Prices Steadily Lowering
With Thanksgiving fast approaching (and maybe the in-laws), the national average for a gallon of gas is steadily declining. Since…
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How to Prep Parts & Accessories for Next Year
2023 will soon be history, so perhaps – if you haven’t already done so – it is time to plan…
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OHCE ‘Mega Park of the Year’ Awarded to Maryland Campground
Blue Water Development, a provider of outdoor hospitality experiences, announced that its property, Sun Outdoors Frontier Town, has been named…
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KOA Reveals Campground of the Year, ‘Rising Star’ Winner
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced its 2024 Campground of the Year award, its highest honor, was given to Denver West/Central…
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Windish RV Opens Exclusive Denver Airstream Dealership
Windish RV, dubbed Colorado’s No. 1 towable dealership, announced the opening of Airstream of Colorado, its Airstream-exclusive facility in Denver.…
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KOA Convention Hosts 800-Plus, Highlights Awards & Net Promoter Score
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) welcomed 376 campgrounds and 801 total attendees at its convention at South Point Convention Center…
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Fun Town RV Opens Elkhart Location
Fun Town RV, known as the fourth-largest RV dealership group in the nation, has expanded into Elkhart, Indiana. The dealer…
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RV Service Center, Commercial Storage Coming to Iowa
Drivers traveling on Interstate 380 near Swisher, Iowa, have likely noticed the grading equipment moving dirt at a site east…
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Equal-i-zer, Tom Manning & Associates Announce National Partnership
Equal-i-zer Hitch is partnering with Tom Manning & Associates (TMA) to represent the supplier’s dealers and distributors. For decades, the…
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RVshare, Direct Partner on Fleet Management Solutions
Direct, an innovator of vertical SaaS solutions for the vacation rental industry, announced its strategic partnership with RVshare. The collaboration signifies…
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San Antonio Dealerships Sold to Ron Hoover RV & Marine
Performance Brokerage Services announced the sale of Master Marine and Outdoor Living RV in San Antonio, Texas, to Ron Hoover…
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