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Forest River Forms New Financial Services Subsidiary
Forest River announced the formation of Forest River Financial Services, a new corporate subsidiary designed to provide its dealer network…
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Lightspeed, Forest River Launch Integration for Automated Unit Registration
Lightspeed DMS announced the launch of a fully automated unit registration integration with Forest River. This marks the first fully…
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Coachmen Remote Launches New 8 Wide Series
Coachmen RV, a division of Forest River Inc., announced the launch of the new Remote 8 Wide Series, arriving in…
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Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds Breaks Ground on Campus Expansion
According to a recent report from The Elkhart Truth, the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds broke ground Friday on a campus…
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Forest River Enters Camper Van Market, To Debut at Hershey Show
Forest River is entering the Class B camper van market with the introduction of two new lines: Ford Lucent and…
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Forest River Announces Todd Martin’s Retirement, Leadership Transitions
Forest River Inc. announced that longtime Puma General Manager Todd Martin will retire Oct. 2, concluding a career in the…
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Blue Compass, Make-A-Wish Hold ‘Historic’ RV Giveaway
Blue Compass RV, the nation’s fastest-growing RV retailer with over 100 locations in 31 states, partnered with Make-A-Wish Central &…
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Open House or Bust! Model Year 2027 Preview
By plane, by train, by automobile and, of course, by RV, members of the RV industry from across the country…
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Model Year 2027: Coachmen
American Spirit Newly introduced in May of this year, American Spirit sees new floorplans in Ultra-Lites, Bijous, DLX and Compact…
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Forest River, Care Camps Foundation Launch ‘Compete for Kids Canada’
Forest River Inc., in founding partnership with Care Camps Foundation, is bringing the Compete for Kids fundraising campaign to Canada,…
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Video: Rep. Yakym Tours Forest River During ‘Hoosier Heartland’ Visit
According to a report from WNDU, Congressman Rudy Yakym visited Forest River in Elkhart Tuesday as part of his “Hoosier…
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Forest River Marine Unveils New MY2027 Sport Lineup
Forest River Marine announced the launch of its new MY2027 Sport lineup, now available across Berkshire, South Bay and Trifecta.…
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Forest River Supports Dealers With 2026 ‘Great Getaway’ Sales Event
Forest River has launched its 2026 Great Getaway Sales Event, a nationwide retail marketing campaign designed to help drive consumer…
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Coachmen RV Reintroduces Concord Class C
Coachmen RV, a division of Forest River, is reintroducing its Concord luxury Class C motorhome line, returning to the market…
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Supersede Brings Marine Board Flooring to Coachmen Catalina Travel Trailers
Coachmen RV, a division of Forest River, announced a partnership with Supersede, an engineered building materials company, to integrate Supersede‘s…
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Forest River Makes Leadership Changes to Coachmen, Park Models
Forest River, Inc. has announced several leadership appointments across its Coachmen and Forest River Park Models divisions as the company…
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2026 RV PRO RVeterans Honoree Ron Brown
Some people stay in their lane. Ron Brown never has. As engineering manager at Forest River Plant 410, Ron’s fingerprints…
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KOA, Care Camps Foundation Tour Dynamax Facility
Great camping experiences don’t happen by accident, Forest River said in a recent LinkedIn post. It is the result of…
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Forest River, Care Camps Foundation Aid Indiana Kids’ Cancer Camp
Recently, Forest River employees joined campers, counselors and staff at Camp Watcha-Wanna-Do as part of the company’s ongoing partnership with…
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Forest River Expands Call Center To Improve Owner Experience
Forest River Inc. announced it is advancing its commitment to customer and dealer support with continued expansion of its Customer…
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Coachmen Intros American Spirit Travel Trailers for US Market
Coachmen RV, a division of Forest River, has introduced American Spirit, a new travel trailer line developed specifically for the…
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Forest River Taps Expion360 Batteries for Two Additional Brands
Expion360 Inc. announced the continued expansion of its presence within Forest River. Building on an established and growing relationship that…
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Forest River & Liegl Foundation Support New Elkhart Fairgrounds Facility
Two equal financial contributions have been made by Forest River, Inc., and the Peter J. Liegl Family Foundation to support the development of a new facility at the Elkhart 4-H County Fairgrounds, bringing together agriculture,…
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Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds Honors Pete Liegl
The Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds announced plans for the Forest River Inc. & Peter J. Liegl Ag & Community Expo,…
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Forest River’s Eric Sharp To Retire, East to West Restructures Brand Management
Forest River, Inc. announced April 8 a strategic restructuring of its East To West division as a result of the…
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The Future of Electric RVs
Electric vehicles (EVs) continue to grow in popularity globally, including within the RV industry. It’s no surprise that many consumers…
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What’s Next in EV RVs for These 5 Companies
The following is an excerpt from The Future of EV RVs from the April 2026 issue of RV PRO magazine.…
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Why OEMs Are Producing EV RVs & What Customers Are Looking For
The following is an excerpt from The Future of EV RVs from the April 2026 issue of RV PRO magazine.…
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EV RV Challenges That OEMs Face
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OEMs Detail EV RV Demographics
The following is an excerpt from The Future of EV RVs from the April 2026 issue of RV PRO magazine.…
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OEMs Discuss Which EV Segment Is on Their Radar & Benefits of EV
The following is an excerpt from The Future of EV RVs from the April 2026 issue of RV PRO magazine.…
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OEMs Explain EV RV Charging & the Infrastructure That Will Serve EV RVs
The following is an excerpt from The Future of EV RVs from the April 2026 issue of RV PRO magazine.…
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Forest River Inc. Announces Key Personnel Changes
Forest River Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company and one of North America’s leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, pontoons, buses, vans,…
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RVIA Standards Dept. Leads Regulation Training at Forest River
RV Industry Association’s Standards team offers educational resources and hands-on training to help manufacturer member companies successfully comply with safety codes and…
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Forest River Promotes Safety With AED Installations at 120 Facilities
Forest River Inc. has announced it is in the process of installing automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in 120 of its…
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Forest River Expands Manufacturing Process Improvement Initiatives
Forest River Inc. has expanded its manufacturing process improvement (MPI) initiatives with the construction of a new advanced water management…
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Forest River Brand Expands Into Luxury Bus Market
L.A. West, a division of Forest River Bus & Van under Forest River Inc., announced its expansion into the luxury…
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Forest River Advances FR3 Design for Modern Motorhome Buyers
A decade after its debut, Forest River’s FR3 lineup is hitting a new stride with bold upgrades and fresh configurations…
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Forest River Launches All-New RV Explorer Web App
Forest River Inc. announced the launch of RV Explorer, an interactive web app that helps consumers, dealers and RV show…
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Forest River Appoints New General Manager of OGV Luxury Coach
Forest River has appointed Jon Pagano as general manager of its Class B – OGV Luxury Coach Division, effective immediately.…
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Forest River Bolsters Park Model Sales Team
In a recent LinkedIn post, Forest River announced it has added John Soard to the Forest River Park Models team.…
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Editor’s Picks: 2026’s Best New Models
Each year, the exciting new offerings from RV manufacturers make it a challenge for the RV PRO team to narrow…
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Best New Models 2026: Forest River East to West RV Acclaim 2350BH
Information provided by Natalie Naquin, sales manager, and easttowestrv.com. What stands out the most to you about this model? The…
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Best New Models 2026: Forest River Lost Pines
Information provided by Kegan Showalter, marketing brand manager. What stands out to you most about this model? The Lost Pines…
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Best New Models 2026: Forest River Prime Time Sanibel 39HYBRID
Answers supplied by Mark Baskerville, product manager, Sanibel and Crusader fifth wheels, and primetimerv.com. What stands out to you most…
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Forest River To Expand Customer Call Center
Forest River Inc. announced the next milestone in its effort to improve the customer and owner experience with its expansion…
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Forest River Acquires Elkhart’s Premier Fiberglass
Forest River has completed the acquisition of Premier Fiberglass Company, Inc., an Elkhart, Indiana-based manufacturer of composite components primarily for…
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Lippert, Forest River Volunteers Help Habitat For Humanity ‘Floor Blitz’
According to a report from The Elkhart Truth, a first-time “floor blitz” involving more than 30 community volunteers is helping…
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Lightspeed & Forest River Announce Major Unit Import Integration
Lightspeed, a leading dealer management system (DMS) for the RV industry, announced the launch of its new Forest River Major…
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How the Lightspeed & Forest River, Inc. Major Unit Import Integration Saves Dealers Time
When every minute counts, the new Forest River Major Unit Import Integration helps RV dealers reclaim their day. With this integration,…
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Forest River Returns as RVDA Con/Expo Sponsor
Forest River announced its continued partnership as a sponsor of the 2025 RV Dealers Association (RVDA) Convention & Expo, taking…
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Forest River Celebrates 2025 RVDA Quality Circle Awards
Forest River Inc. announced it has earned more Quality Circle Awards from the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) in 2025…
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Palomino Truck Campers Fit a Variety of Travelers’ Needs
Nimble and easy to drive and park; good on rough terrain; fits in most garages — these are all pros…
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RV PRO Names Best New Models of 2026
The editors’ picks for Best New Model of 2026 from RV PRO are in! The following 24 models — some…
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Brianza USA Announces Partnership With Puma for Fiberglass Component
Brianza USA, a supplier of fiberglass and composite solutions to the recreational vehicle industry, announced a partnership with the Puma…
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Coachmen RV Unveils New Freedom Express Liberty Edition
Coachmen RV, a division of Forest River Inc., announced the return of a beloved classic with the launch of the…
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Forest River Celebrates Successful 2025 Expo
Forest River Inc. announced the success of its 2025 Forest River Expo. This year’s event brought more than 4,500 people…
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Forest River To Host West Coast Dealer Technician Training
Forest River will host its first-ever West Coast Dealer Technician Training on Oct. 21-23 at the new Forest River Service…
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East to West RV Unveils ‘College Avenue’ Class C
East To West RV, a division of Forest River, announced the debut of its latest innovation in the motorized segment…
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Coachmen RV Introduces RVEX All-Electric Class B
Coachmen RV, a division of Forest River Inc., announced the upcoming release of the RVEX, its first all-electric Class B…
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Forest River Bus & Van Awarded Patent for ‘Gamechanger’ Door
Forest River Bus & Van, a division of Forest River, announced that its Gamechanger rear curbside lift door, designed for…
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East to West RV Introduces the Acclaim Travel Trailer
East to West RV, a division of Forest River, Inc., has announced the launch of its newest travel trailer line,…
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Forest River Announces Lisa L. Rees’ Departure From East To West
Forest River announced that Lisa L. Rees, group general manager of its East To West division, will be leaving the…
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East To West Launches New Entry-Level Laminated Travel Trailer
East To West, a division of Forest River, announced the launch of its latest innovation in the RV market: LONGITUDE,…
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Forest River Marine Teams With Lippert Furniture for 2026 Model Year
Forest River Marine is proud to announce a new partnership with Lippert, bringing premium luxury furniture to its 2026 model…
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Forest River’s R•Pod Launches ‘Un•Mapped’ Line
The best adventures happen unexpectedly, and for over 15 years Forest River’s r•pod division has been helping travelers explore the…
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On the Road to Open House: Model Year 2026 Preview
Every September, members of the RV industry, from across the country and beyond, hit the road, all heading for Elkhart,…
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Forest River Marine Launches Discount Program for Military, First Responders
Forest River Marine announced the launch of its Appreciation Discount Program, an exclusive, year-round initiative designed to honor the dedication,…
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Coachmen RV Partners With Bourbon & Bonfire for Retreats
Coachmen RV, a division of Forest River Inc. and leader in Class A motorhomes, announced its partnership with Bourbon &…
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Forest River Announces Details for 16th Annual Product Expo
Forest River Inc. announced details for the 16th annual Forest River Product Expo, the company’s premier dealer event showcasing its…
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Forest River Launches New ‘Lost Pines’ Trailer Line
Forest River Inc. has launched a high-end destination trailer, dubbed Lost Pines. The new destination trailers are inspired by the…
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Puma Towable RVs To Expand, Forest River Announces
Puma RV, a division of Forest River, Inc., announced Friday the strategic expansion of its Puma Towable RV lines. This…
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Forest River Marine Reveals Entry-Level Pontoon
Forest River Marine, a division of Forest River and one of the nation’s leading pontoon manufacturers, announced the launch of…
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Forest River Marine, Margaritaville Introduce ‘Chill Series’ Pontoons
Forest River Marine, a division of Forest River and one of the nation’s leading pontoon manufacturers, announced a vibrant collaboration…
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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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Forest River Unveils All-New Sierra & Sandpiper Fifth Wheel Floorplan
Forest River recently announced the all-new 3900HBLR floorplan from its Sierra and Sandpiper fifth wheel brands. Forest River said the…
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Women in Business: Samantha Newcomb
Samantha is responsible for the interior design and product procurement for all materials for Forest River’s Pause / Reboot product.…
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Industry Leaders Unite for 2025 Park Improvement Event
Lippert Components announced its support of the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) Emerging Leaders Coalition in its upcoming park improvement event.…
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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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Sabre Fifth Wheels Debuts 37RVMiles Floorplan
Sabre Fifth Wheels, a Forest River brand, unveiled its 37RVMiles, a feature-packed floorplan designed in collaboration with Forest River Brand…
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WSJ on Warren Buffett’s Investment in Forest River
Warren Buffett’s investment in Forest River two decades ago has proved to be a smart move for Berkshire Hathaway Inc.,…
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East To West Touts New Travel Trailer, Fifth Wheel Floorplans
East To West, a division of Forest River, announced a series of new floorplans for its Alta and Della Terra…
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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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Warren Buffett Pays Homage to Pete Liegl in Annual Letter
The following is a report from Fortune. Warren Buffett says not many people will know the name Pete Liegl, and…
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ROOST43’s Maximum Impact
From the moment the public got its first glimpse of the ROOST43, it has drawn a series of “wows.” The…
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Forest River Recognized as Ford’s Top RV, Bus & Van Volume Account
Forest River announced its recognition as Ford Motor Company’s Top Sold Volume Account in both the bus and mobility and…
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Forest River Bus & Van Acquires L.A. West Coaches
Forest River Bus & Van, a subsidiary of Forest River and leading shuttle bus and van manufacturer, announced the acquisition…
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IDS, Forest River Launch Open Recalls Integration
Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) announced a partnership with Forest River to launch their Open Recalls integration. The Open Recalls integration…
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Forest River Releases Media Kit for Florida RV SuperShow
In preparation for the 40th Florida RV Supershow, Forest River announced the release of its exclusive Tampa Media Kit. “This…
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Forest River Announces Management Updates
Forest River has announced its new management team, which will succeed founder and CEO Pete Liegl, following his passing in…
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Forest River To Lay Off 160 as of Dec. 31
Indiana local news sources, including today’s The Elkhart Truth, reported that Forest River will lay off 160 employees at four…
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Editor’s Picks: 2025’s Best New Models
With all the impressive offerings at Open House this year, the RV PRO team had a hard time narrowing down…
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Best New Models 2025: Vengeance Rogue Armored Toy Hauler
GVWR: 17,100 to 17,435 pounds Exterior length: 45 feet, 1 inch to 45 feet, 4 inches Sleeps: 6 AC: 15,000…
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Forest River Founder & RV Industry Legend Pete Liegl Dies
With deep sadness, Forest River announced the passing of its founder, Peter J. Liegl. Liegl not only was a visionary…
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Forest River Consolidates Cargo Trailer Manufacturing
Forest River announced a reorganization of its Cargo Division involving production facilities in Ocilla, Georgia, and Elkhart, Indiana. As part…
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RV PRO Names Best New Models of 2025
The editors’ picks for Best New Model of 2025 from RV PRO are in! The following 22 models — some…
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Open House 2024: Day One Slideshow
RV PRO returned to the annual Open House in Elkhart, Indiana, eager to see in person the new models, floorplans…
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Columbus/River Ranch Promotes Steve Jacobs to Sales Manager
Forest River announced the promotion of Steve Jacobs to the position of Sales Manager, North America for its Columbus/River Ranch…
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Forest River Celebrates $1M Milestone With Care Camps Foundation
Forest River announced it is renewing its partnership with Care Camps Foundation. This announcement was made as part of the…
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Forest River Unveils Expo Headliners for Open House Week
With the 14th Annual Forest River Expo just around the corner, Forest River announced its expo headliners — rising country…
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