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A Change on the Horizon
The more things change, so the saying goes, the more they stay the same. For Blue Ox, it’s a fitting…
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Automatic RV Sewer Dump Hits Market
Jon Calvin had an idea for an automatic RV black and grey water tank emptying system, and now that idea…
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EQ United Hires James Witty as VP of Sales
EQ United, which consists of three divisions – EQ Systems, EQ Harness, and EQ Logistics – has hired James Witty…
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Dometic’s Console Fridge Now Available for Certain GM Trucks
Dometic announced that its CCF-T Center Console Refrigerator, initially available for select Ford truck models, is now available for select…
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Main Street Capital Injects More Investment Dollars into PPL
Main Street Capital announced that it recently invested a total of $19.5 million in three existing lower middle-market portfolio companies,…
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Truck Hero Officially Changes Name to RealTruck
RealTruck is now officially the new name for Truck Hero, the online retailer of aftermarket truck parts and accessories. RealTruck.com…
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Yakima Names Verde Brand Communications as Agency of Record
Oregon-based Yakima has selected Verde Brand Communications to lead its public relations and integrated communications efforts as the brand brings…
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BMPRO Hires Chief Operations Officer
Power electronics company BMPRO has hired Alex Bugeja as chief operations officer. Bugeja has more than 25 years of industry…
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RVIA Offers Aftermarket Webinar for Viewing
The RV Industry Association recently hosted a live webinar discussion with Stu Gold of BeginRV.com. It’s now offering that webinar…
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RVWA Releases Limited Additional Tickets for Symposium
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) said limited tickets are available now for its inaugural educational symposium in Chicago on Oct.…
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Timbren Unveils New Suspension Products
Toronto, Canada-based Timbren Industries has launched new suspension products for select tow vehicles. The company introduced a suspension enhancement system…
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‘Years in the Making’ – A Tribute to Longtime Employees
The July edition of RV PRO featured a special section called “Years in the Making: Celebrating the Industry’s Longtime Employees.”…
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Derema Group Adds West Coast Associate
Derema Group announced the addition of Jason Mendes to its West Coast region effective immediately. Mendes has more than 20…
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Baird Survey Reveals Restless Dealer Sentiment
Results of the latest survey from the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and Baird show that for the first time in…
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RVIA Chairman Rutherford: Congress Needs to Support 2022 Outdoor Recreation Act
Jeff Rutherford, 2022 chairman of the board for the RV Industry Association and president and CEO of Airxcel, submitted this…
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Germany’s Eberspächer Expands its Executive Board
Germany’s Eberspächer Group is expanding its executive board, starting with the naming of Dominic Waldeier as chief financial officer. The…
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Jason Lippert Featured on Fox Business’ ‘The Claman Countdown’
The head of Lippert Industries, Jason Lippert, appeared last week on “The Claman Countdown” to discuss high gas prices, inflation…
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GE Appliances and Midwest Sales and Services Join Forces to Enhance Capabilities
After multiple decades of collaboration, GE Appliances, a Haier company, and Midwest Sales and Services, have integrated their operations, expanding…
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Volta Power Systems to Host Rally Around Green Camping Technology
Volta Power Systems, a mobile energy storage company, is hosting a rally for RV technology enthusiasts looking to camp off-grid…
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Best-Selling Author John Jantsch to Speak at RV Aftermarket Conference
Attendees at this year’s RV Aftermarket Conference, taking place Aug. 8-11 in San Antonio, Texas, will have the opportunity to…
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Meyer Distributing Announces New Albany, N.Y., Location
Meyer Distributing, a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, announces the addition of its Albany, New York location.…
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Norbert Nusterer Leaving Cummins Power Systems After 25 Years
Cummins announced a change in the leadership of the company’s Power Systems segment, one of the company’s five business segments.…
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Honda Power Sports Launches New Generator
Just as the 2022 summer of recreation is kicking into high gear, Honda Power Sports & Products, a business unit…
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RV and Marine Cleaning Brand Bling Sauce Adds to Power-Cleaning Lineup
Bling Sauce, known for its cleaning products that are specifically formulated for RVs, boats, powersports vehicles, snowmobiles, and more, has…
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Continental Debuts Ultrasonic Back-Up Sensor Kit
Continental, a global supplier of systems, components, and tires to automobile, truck, and agriculture/construction equipment manufacturers, now offers an Ultrasonic…
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EcoFlow Launches Modular Power Solutions for RVs and Off-Grid Living
Portable power and renewable energy solutions company EcoFlow launched EcoFlow Power Kits for RVs and off-grid living. The kits simplify…
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Blue Ox Announces New Fifth Wheel Lineup
Towing products manufacturer Blue Ox Products announces a new lineup of Fifth Wheel Hitches and Accessories. No adapters are needed…
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Sudbury Partners with Meyer Distributing, NTP-STAG
To promote its line of premium boat and RV care products, Sudbury has signed two new distributors: Meyer Distributing and…
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Nominations Due Friday for RV Aftermarket Product of the Year
Nominations for the annual Aftermarket Product of the Year Award are due this Friday, June 24. The award recognizes a…
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Botos Joins DEI Team as Lead Engineer and Designer
Design Engineering Inc. welcomes Matthew Botos as its new lead engineer and designer. Botos joined the team in May with…
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Arrow’s Mullin Excited About 2023 Exhibitor’s Showcase
Arrow Distributing has announced its 2023 annual Exhibitor’s Showcase is taking place at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las…
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NTP-STAG 2023 Expo Dates and Location Announced
NTP-STAG announced it will be hosting Expo 2023, its annual dealer event, live in Aurora, Colorado, Jan. 16-17, 2023, at…
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Dometic Hosts Meeting with RV Aftermarket, Manufacturing Reps
Dometic says it met on June 20 for its quarterly strategy meeting with RV aftermarket and manufacturing leaders in Los…
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The Shyft Group Launches Aftermarket Brand for RV Market
Red Diamond Aftermarket Solutions, a new go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group, makes its debut today alongside a trio of…
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What of RV Sales Now That Gas is $5?
Two reporters from NorthJersey.com decided to look at RV sales in the region now that gas is peaking at record…
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Gen-Y Hitch, NexGen Breaks Ground
It was a long time coming, according to the partners of GEN-Y Group, but on Monday morning the wait was…
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RVIA Seminar to Feature Transport Canada, Environmental Regs
Registration for the RV Industry Association’s annual Regulatory & Safety Compliance Seminar is now open. This year’s event is taking…
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EarthSafe Brings Water Disinfection Solution to America
Cleaning and disinfecting solution company EarthSafe is bringing its water disinfection product to the United States. For the last three…
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All-Electric 2023 Living Vehicle RV Debuts
Living Vehicle, a luxury electric travel trailer with off-grid capabilities, announces its 2023 model, which it says brings the company…
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Report: Meet the American Who Invented the Motorhome
Fox News over the weekend ran a piece on a man you have probably never heard of, but is purported…
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Mary Kelly is Featured Speaker at RVWA Symposium
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) is holding its first-ever educational symposium in Chicago on Oct. 10-12, and Mary Kelly, Ph.D.,…
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Dometic Sponsors Benefit Concert for Honduras, Uganda Charities
Dometic will be sponsoring the “We Are Messengers” Benefit Concert, a charity event organized by Elkhart, Indiana-based charities Isaiah 6:8…
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Go RVing Wins Big at National Radio Mercury Awards
Go RVing won big at the National Radio Mercury Awards on June 9, bringing home the top prize in two…
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RV Aftermarket to Hold Webinar with Stu Gold of BeginRV
At 1 p.m. ET, 10 a.m. PT, on Thursday, June 30, join the RV Industry Association for a live webinar…
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Nominations Close Soon for RV Aftermarket Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominations for the RV Aftermarket’s Lifetime Achievement Award are being accepted through this Friday, June 17. Given to one individual…
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Congress Clears New Rules on Ocean Container Ships
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which is supported by RV Industry Association, cleared Congress on Monday and is expected to…
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Valvoline Opens Service Center for RVs, Heavy-Duty Fleets
Valvoline today announced the opening of its first company-owned service center for heavy-duty fleets, including motorized and diesel RVs. Valvoline…
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EZ Snap Releases New Skirting Kit
EZ Snap said its new RV Skirting kit allows every RV owner to install their own RV skirting using EZ…
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Yellowstone Flooding Sends RVers Scrambling
Hazardous conditions and the forced closure of Yellowstone National Park has left many people with nowhere to go. Numerous homes…
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Morse Donation Rejuvenates High School Science Program
About $1,000 worth of science equipment and learning materials have been donated to the science program at a high school…
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Dealers: 40 Under 40 Nominations Due Today
This is it; the last day. Nominations for the 2022 Class of 40 Under 40 are due today. Forty of…
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Mary Pouliot Appointed Thetford’s Executive VP, Americas
Thetford, a manufacturer of RV and marine toilets and sanitation solutions along with RV refrigerators–collectively known as Thetford North America–announced…
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AceVolt Launches Portable Power Station for Camping
AceVolt has debuted its next-gen portable power station, Campower 700. AceVolt provides safe and clean outdoor electric solutions for campers,…
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Arrow Distributing Unveils 2023 Show Dates
Arrow Distributing announced its 2023 annual Exhibitor’s Showcase will take place at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas,…
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SuperSprings International Names New President
Adam Weisner, formally chief commercial officer of SuperSprings International (SSI), is now the company’s president. Weisner has been functionally driving…
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National Go RVing Day Tool Kit Now Available
With National Go RVing Day approaching this Saturday, Go RVing has provided a toolkit for industry partners to use to…
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Continental Debuts New Packaging for Next-Gen REDI-Sensor TPMS Sensors
Continental, which designs and makes OE and aftermarket Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, replacement parts, and TPMS diagnostic tools, has introduced…
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RVIA Unveils Annual Awards at D.C. Event
The second day of RVs Move America Week turned the spotlight on the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s many committees that…
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ITR Economics Presents Summer RoadSigns Webinar
On Wednesday, June 15, the RV Industry Association will host a members-only webinar to review the new Summer RV RoadSigns…
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Goodyear Recalling RV Tires 19 Years After Last One was Made
Nineteen years after the last one was made, Goodyear has agreed to recall more than 173,000 RV tires that the…
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David Jones Hired as Controller by Timbren
Timbren has hired David Jones as finance controller. According to the company, Jones “brings a well-developed career and a wealth…
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RVIA: RV Industry Impact is $140B in U.S. Alone
As part of RVs Move America week, the RV Industry Association in Washington, D.C., presented a comprehensive, state-by-state look at…
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Ivy Tech Celebrates Advanced Manufacturing, Automation Facility
One year ago, Ivy Tech Community College’s South Bend-Elkhart campus opened the Larry & Judy Garatoni Center for Advanced Manufacturing…
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Timbren Announces New Kits for 2022 Chevy/GMC 1500 Pickup
Canada’s Timbren Industries recently introduced a new Timbren SES upgrade that fits the rear suspension of a Chevrolet Silverado 1500…
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Acuva Technologies Signs North American Partnership with Lippert
Global water purification company Acuva Technologies announced an exclusive supply and distribution agreement with Lippert. The companies say that Acuva’s…
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Airxcel Names Business Development Manager
Cedric Waters has joined Airxcel as a business development manager, according to Troy Nusbaum, vice president of OEM sales. Waters…
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2022 RV Aftermarket Conference Sponsorships Now Available
Registration for the 2022 RV Aftermarket Conference opened a couple of weeks ago and suppliers and distributors in the growing segment…
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Meyer Distributing Adds South Carolina Location
Meyer Distributing, a marketer and distributer of automotive specialty products, announced the addition of its Columbia, South Carolina, location. The…
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Xponent’s Solar Awning Wins German Innovation Award
Xponent Power‘s solar awning has been named the winner of the prestigious German Innovation Award by the German Design Council…
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Mountain Movers
Gina and Joe Starett aren’t typical RV dealership owners. They don’t come from a background of RVing, or a legacy…
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Shipment Forecast Shows Inventory Normalizing ‘Faster Than Expected’
RV wholesale shipments are projected to top 549,000 units by the end of 2022, according to the Summer 2022 issue…
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Campers Inn RV Adds Three New Dealership Locations
Campers Inn RV, which claims the title of nation’s largest family-operated RV dealership group, announced it is opening three new…
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Leadership Conference Hosted by Lippert Sees Crowds
Lippert and PurposePoint held the third annual Purpose Summit May 17-19 at the University of Notre Dame, not far from…
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New ASTM Standard Covers Powder Bed Fusion for Metals
A new ASTM International standard will provide advice for designers considering building parts using the powder bed fusion for metals…
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RV PRO Wishes You a Meaningful Memorial Day
There will be no eNewsletter this coming Monday as RV PRO is taking May 30 off to honor the Memorial…
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Wholesale RV Values Are Mixed as Summer Arrives
Despite economic turmoil, wholesale RV prices are remaining generally steady, although as inventory levels stabilize prices are dropping a bit,…
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Ember RV Introduces Tandem Independent Suspension Floor Plans
Ember Recreational Vehicles introduced two new floorplans featuring tandem trailing-arm independent suspension systems made by CURT, an American company owned…
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Clean Seal Names Vice President/General Manager
Apryl Turczynski has been named vice president and general manager for Clean Seal, according to Jeremy Klotz, president of the…
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Sylvox Releases Latest Versions of TVs for RV Travel
Sylvox, a maker of specialty televisions, has released its latest 12/24V RV TVs, which it said is specifically designed for…
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Cummins Sells Mask-Making Operations
Power generation company Cummins is getting out of its mask-making operations the company launched during the pandemic. The powertrain maker…
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April RV Shipments Up Double-Figures Compared to ’21
The RV Industry Association’s April 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 57,043 units,…
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SpaceX’s Starlink Now Offering RV Internet Service
Getting into the Want Starlink Immediately? Meet Starlink RV, Which Has No Waitlist SpaceX on Monday expanded its Starlink satellite…
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Meyer Distributing Announces Q1 Sales Performance Award
Meyer Distributing presented Senior Sales Account Manager Ray Greenlee with its 2022 First Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award. The company…
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Roadmaster Issues Safety Update for Certain Nighthawk Tow Bars
Washington-based Roadmaster has issued a safety update of its Nighthawk tow bar with serial numbers between 9513-10200. The company said…
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RVIA: Last Call for Advocacy Day Participants
Advocacy Day, the longstanding cornerstone event taking place on Wednesday, June 8, during RVs Moves America Week, is a unique opportunity…
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RVIA’s 2021 RV Industry Profile Now Available
The 2021 RV Industry Profile, published by the RV Industry Association, provides a detailed look at RV production and shipment…
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RVDA Announces More Details of Con/Expo Opportunities
The National RV Dealers Association has released exhibitor information for companies interested in participating in the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo…
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Stacey David Joins DEI Booth on Hot Rod Power Tour
This year’s Hot Rod Power Tour is heading south again, and Stacey David from hit shows “GearZ” and “Restoration Series”…
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GEN-Y Debuts the Phantom
GEN-Y, a manufacturer of a variety of towing products for trucks and trailers, announced its newest product: the Phantom. “This…
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LKQ Corp. Releases 2021 Sustainability Report; Unveils New Brand Identity
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-Stag, has released its 2021 Sustainability Report and unveiled its new brand identity, which it…
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Lippert Names New Senior VP of Aftermarket Engineering and Product Development
Lippert welcomes Sundar Ananthasivan as its new senior vice president of aftermarket engineering and product development. Based in Eau Claire,…
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Micro-Air and RV Whisper Strike Partnership
Micro-Air, the award-winning manufacturer of the EasyStart family of air conditioning products, and RV Whisper LLC, the wireless aftermarket RV…
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Meyer Distributing Names Vendors of the Year
For the first time, Meyer Distributing has named GEN-Y Hitch its RV & Towing Vendor of the Year. GEN-Y Hitch…
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RV Executives Launch Brinkley RV
A new towable RV manufacturing firm has been unveiled by leading industry executives. Located on the southeast side of Goshen,…
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Lippert Announces $200M Stock Repurchase Plan
LCI Industries announced that its board has authorized a $200 million stock repurchase program over the next three years. The…
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Barron’s Report: RV Demand Slowing
THOR Industries and Winnebago Industries stocks took a beating on Thursday, after D.A. Davidson analyst Brandon Rolle said RV demand…
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RV PRO Spotlighting Long-Time Employees in Upcoming Issue
The special theme for RV PRO magazine’s BIG July “Made in the U.S.A.” issue is Veteran (long-time) Employees! RV PRO is seeking nominations…
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Q&A with RVWA’s Susan Carpenter and Denise Chariya
Even a global pandemic can’t hold back the RV Women’s Alliance. The nonprofit group’s number of members has swelled from…
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Wilson Electronics Announces weBoost Mobile App
Wilson Electronics announced the launch of the weBoost app, a free mobile app that provides customers with a step-by-step guide…
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Registration Open for National ARVC Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo
The National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC) has officially opened registration for its 2022 Outdoor Hospitality Conference and…
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