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RVIA Touts Cheddar News’ Spotlight on the Industry
The following is courtesy of the RV Industry Association, from the News portion of its website. On Friday, August 19,…
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Nominations Due Soon for Inaugural RV Women’s Alliance Awards
The inaugural RV Women’s Alliance Awards will be presented at the awards dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 11, during the RV…
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Ep. 43 – Meyer Distributing: Adapt as Needed
Seth Trueblood is a purchasing agent for Meyer Distributing and also serves as spokesman for the Indiana-based, family owned company.…
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Equator Releases Refrigerator Specifically Tailored to RVs
Equator Advanced Appliances has released its new ConServ RF 1012 DC S RV refrigerator, made specifically to serve the RV…
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New Podcast Coming Tuesday
The fourth Tuesday of the month tomorrow means a brand-new podcast coming your way. Seth Trueblood, a purchasing agent and…
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Vixen Composites Expands into Larger Elkhart Facility
Vixen Composites, an Airxcel brand, has moved into a new 60,000-square-foot facility in Elkhart, Indiana, to accommodate growth in the…
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RVIA Studying Various Aspects of Inflation Reduction Act
Congress this week passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a far-reaching piece of legislation that will affect tens of millions of…
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CRC Industries Celebrates 50th Anniversary of BRAKLEEN
CRC Industries celebrated a pair of milestones for its flagship product, CRC Brākleen, recently when NASCAR returned to Pocono Raceway…
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Patrick Industries Expands Credit Facility to $925M
Patrick Industries announced that on Aug. 11, the company amended its credit agreement to expand its existing senior secured credit…
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Truma North America to Sponsor 25th Annual EnviroFest
Truma North America is continuing its commitment to the environment and the Elkhart, Indiana, community as a proud sponsor of…
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EcoFlow Launches Modular Power Solutions for RVs
EcoFlow, a portable power and renewable energy solutions company, has launched EcoFlow Power Kits for RVs and tiny houses in…
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Garmin Introduces New Dash Cam Technology
Garmin International announced the Garmin DriveCam 76 and RVcam 795 all-in-one navigators with a built-in, high-definition dash cam. The company…
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Renogy Launches Remote Monitoring System
Ontario, California-based Renogy, which makes renewable solar energy products, has announced the release of Renogy One, which it said is…
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VanDyke Retires After 46 Years Serving the Industry
After 46 years in the RV industry, Jerry VanDyke has officially retired effective July 31. David Copeland has taken over…
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Rep. Walorski’s Funeral Procession Route for Thursday
Ceremonies to mourn the death of former U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski conclude with her public funeral service, set to begin…
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RVIA Spotlights Annual Awards at Aftermarket Conference
The 51st annual RV Industry Association (RVIA) Aftermarket Conference is underway this week in San Antonio, Texas, highlighting one-on-one networking…
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Heartland Expands Service and Quality Campus
Heartland RV has recently expanded its service and quality campus to 212,000 square feet with the addition of a new…
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Lippert Forges Partnership with Bosque Ranch
Lippert, owner of the Ranch Hand brand and the parent company of CURT Mfg., has announced its sponsorship of Bosque…
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Together Outdoors Debuts Grant Program to Support ‘Frontline’ Organizations
The Together Outdoors (TO) Coalition, an initiative committed to advancing equity and inclusion in all aspects of the outdoor recreation…
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Ember’s Founder and CEO is Podcast Guest
RV Founder and CEO Ashley Bontrager Lehman will be the guest on this week’s In Tow with RV PRO podcast.…
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RVDA of Canada Announces Partnership with DriveOn Protection
The RV Dealers Association of Canada announced that it has formed a new endorsement partnership with DriveOn Protection for PermaSeal…
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RVIA Names Candidates for Open Supplier Board Seats
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) said four candidates are running for this year’s two open Supplier seats on its board…
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Industry, Colleagues Mourn Loss of RV Advocate Rep. Jackie Walorski
The RV industry lost a beloved advocate yesterday after U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, 58, R-Ind., was killed in a car…
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Indiana Congresswoman Walorski, Three Others Killed in Car Wreck in Nappanee
U.S Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, 58, (R-Ind.) is one of four people killed in a Wednesday wreck near Nappanee, Indiana. The…
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Ultrafabrics, TENCEL Announces Brand Partnership
Ultrafabrics, a maker of animal-free performance fabric in the RV and transportation market, announced its partnership with Lenzing AG, a…
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Brunswick Establishes Navico Group to Serve RV, Marine and Other Markets
Brunswick announced today the formation of Navico Group, which will replace its current Advanced Systems Group. Navico Group will continue…
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Obit: Dennis Harney Dies at 75
Dennis K. Harney has died at his home in Washington last week. Harney was apparently very well known in RV…
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Lippert’s Q2: $1.5B in Sales, Triple-Digit Income Growth YOY
LCI Industries, parent company of Lippert, said it had net sales of $1.5 billion in the second quarter compared with…
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Airstream Names Top Dealers at Annual International Dealer Meeting
Airstream recently announced its top dealer rankings based on retail units sold and customer satisfaction scores between July 2021 and…
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Meyer Distributing Adds New Alberta, Canada Location
Meyer Distributing announced the addition of its new Calgary, Alberta, Canada location. The cross-dock site will have a direct, next-day feed…
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Features
Your Customers Are Buying This – Just Not from You
Often, when I’m talking to RV dealerships, they are very hesitant to bring on fuel treatments, such as our top-selling…
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Shyft’s Chassis Division Excels During Q2
The Shyft Group reports a drop in its second-quarter sales and income company-wide, but its Specialty Vehicles group, which makes…
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Meyer Distributing Now Carrying Race Sport Lighting, Southwire Products
Meyer Distributing has announced the addition of two new lines of products available to its customers. The company is now…
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Horizon Global Rolls Out New Line of Draw-Tite Hitches
Horizon Global Corp. announced the launch of its Hidden Hitch series by Draw-Tite. Hidden Hitch trailer hitches have been released for…
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Looking Into the Future
RV PRO asked a wide-ranging panel of 13 industry professionals to peer into the crystal ball and give us their…
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LKQ’s Net Income Jumps Despite ‘Challenging Operating Environment’
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, reports a slight drop in revenue for the recent quarter but a significant uptick…
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Patrick Industries Sees Big Jump in Q2 Sales
Patrick Industries said a 45 percent jump in sales in the second quarter led to a 59 percent increase in…
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Lippert Announces Tim Schultz as VP of Innovation
Lippert announced that Tim Schultz has been promoted to vice president of innovation. In his expanded role, he will assume…
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Dicor Commits to Energy Efficiency
With more OEMs and aftermarket customers expressing interest in the electrification of RVs and extended boondocking capabilities, Dicor Products, an…
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Ep. 41 – Brian Wilkins of Wilkins RV: How Internal Focus Leads to External Success
Brian Wilkins is president of New York-based Wilkins Recreational Vehicles and a third-generation business owner. From walking to his dad’s…
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Meyer Distributing Now Offering Weber Grills Nationally
Meyer Distributing said it has secured a contract with Weber grills to feature its products in all its warehouses nationally,…
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ATC’s New Toy Haulers Feature MB Quart Audio
MB Quart and aluminum trailer and RV manufacturer ATC have announced a partnership on ATC’s 2023 toy haulers that will…
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Maine’s Largest RV and Camping Show to Stay in Auburn After Years in Portland
The 18th annual show was hosted by the arena back in April, after a two-year hiatus during the pandemic. Prior…
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Wholesale RV Values Tick Upward as Volume Drops
More signs that indicate the industry is still performing strongly but settling down from the manic activity of the past…
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Ember Celebrates Building 1,000 Units
Bristol, Indiana-based Ember Recreational Vehicles has built its 1,000th travel trailer. The 1,000th unit came off Ember’s production line on…
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Keystone RV to Close Goshen Plant
Some 150 workers at a Keystone RV plant in Goshen, Indiana, learned Monday they will be out of work in…
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ATC Launches Plā Series Toy Haulers
ATC, a manufacturer of aluminum RVs and trailers, has announced the launch of its 2023 toy hauler models: the Plā…
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Dometic’s Q2 Sees 53% Jump in Sales
RV and outdoor appliance and accessory maker Dometic reported sales during the second quarter of $802.1 million, a 53 percent…
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Features
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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Features
‘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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