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Storyteller Overland’s SOUL Program Sponsors Benefit Race
Overlanding RV manufacturer Storyteller Overland recently served as title sponsor for a unique event held in Oregon to raise funds…
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Bank of America Hosts Virtual EV Show
Bank of America will host its third annual virtual electric vehicle show, “EVolution,” a one-of-a-kind virtual event where bank and…
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Overcoming Stress and Disruption is Topic of RVDA Con/Expo Workshops
Andy Core of Core Change Institute will lead a pair of workshops during the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo in the…
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RV Unplugged Teams Up With RVTV for Season 2 Launch
Unplugged, the RV-themed reality show, announced its collaboration with RVTV for the highly anticipated launch of Season 2 int the…
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Sobel U.’s Training Dates Through End of 2024
Sobel University announced dates for its Comprehensive Sales Course into 2024 to accommodate the growing demand for current and relevant…
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Advance Registration Deadline for RVDA Con/Expo Is Thursday
The advance registration deadline for the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, set for Nov. 6-10 at Paris Las Vegas, is tomorrow,…
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RVIA Standards Training Offered to Manufacturer Members
The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Standards department has held 13 inspector training modules at seven facilities through August 2023, with…
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‘Super Lawyers’ Panel Set for RVDA Con/Expo
The 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will feature a special “Super Lawyers” Session with RV industry legal experts who will train…
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British Columbia Dealers Rally to Help Wildfire Victims
Wildfires in Canada this year have been extreme enough that many parts of the U.S. have been affected by the…
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Features
How Diverse & Inclusive Is Your P&A Inventory?
Diversity and inclusivity: How do these apply to your parts and accessory inventories? Since the theme of this month’s issue…
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RV Shipments Down 47% YTD from ’22
Results for the RV Industry Association’s July 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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Grand Design Celebrates A Quarter-Million RVs Made
Grand Design RV said it has rolled its 250,000th RV off the manufacturing line. The company plans to mark the…
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Caravan Salon 2024 Roars to Life This Weekend
The eyes of the RVing world are on Düsseldorf the next couple of weeks for Caravan Salon, the largest annual…
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Midway Auto & RV Sells Under the Big Sky
Midway Auto & RV launched its Billings, Montana, store in mid-July with an open house of pre-owned vehicles and a…
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THOR Extends Partnership With Girl Scouts of the USA
THOR Industries has extended its partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), the largest girl-led organization in the world,…
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Podcast
Ep. 66 – Alexis and NeVelle Skaggs Keep Their Dealership All in the Family
NeVelle Skaggs’ exposure to RVs dates back to camping with his family when he was a kid, and then in…
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Hall of Fame Spotlights Class of 2023
Ten honorees were inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame on Monday, Aug. 21, at the industry’s annual ceremony in…
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Outdoor Recreation Industry Nears Trillion Dollar Mark
Independent News spotlights how many Americans are turning to the outdoors, and in turn funding an almost-trillion-dollar industry. People are…
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RVIA Gov Affairs Team Attends National Conference of State Legislatures
The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s State Government Affairs team spent last week at the National Conference of State Legislatures’ 2023…
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Veteran Tech to Analyze RECT Strategy at RVDA Expo
Veteran technician and shop foreman Ken Barnes will help direct service shops to the “promised land of efficiency” during a…
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RV Travel Features Service, Repair Comments From Owners
RVTravel.com summarized its reader responses regarding RV service centers and repairs – including those that might be self-inflicted. Are issues…
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Go RVing Details Young Entrepreneur Trends, Social Commerce
Go RVing released its August Monthly Trends Report with findings on more younger people aspiring to start businesses and “side…
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Father-Daughter Dealers on Tuesday’s Podcast
NeVelle and Alexis Skaggs run Kentucky’s Skaggs RV Outlet and are soon to enter their fifth decade in business. It…
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Interest Rates, Economic Uncertainties Create RV Industry Headwinds
RV shipments have been spiraling downward over the past year, but no one is pushing the panic button. Most believe…
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RVDA Expo Speakers Spotlight RV Rental Litigation, Survey Results
Two industry veterans will help dealers understand the possibilities and challenges of running an RV rental business at the 2023…
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Features
Winnebago’s Jil Littlejohn Bostick Connects More People to the Outdoors
You often hear people say that the United States is a “melting pot.” However, Jil Littlejohn Bostick, vice president of…
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Rep. Eric Robertson Earns RVIA National Legislative Award
Washington state Rep. Eric Robertson received the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s National Legislative Award during the National Conference of State…
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Country Music, Outdoor Channel Stars Showcase Modern Buggy RVs
Modern Buggy RV, an OEM based in Edwardsburg, Michigan, is expanding its model offering and promoting new rigs through big-name…
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Camping Interest Strong for Labor Day, Fall Season
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) released its August Monthly Research Report, which shows that more campers intend to camp over Labor…
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RVIA Details Level 3 Technician Path
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) released a Q&A covering the RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s technician training program that has become…
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Alliance RV Buys Land to Support Growth
Alliance RV said it has bought an additional 37 contiguous acres to its existing Elkhart campus in preparation for future…
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Third Florida Man Sentenced for Multi-State RV Thefts
Today, U.S. Attorney Sandra J. Stewart announced that a federal judge sentenced 34-year-old Yanquiel Lazaro Garcia-Carrera, from West Palm Beach,…
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Campers Inn Donates $700,000+ to Care Camps
Campers Inn RV said it has donated more than $700,000 to support Care Camps’ mission. Care Camps helps children who…
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Dometic Partners With Project Zero to Promote Climate Awareness
Dometic will join the Project Zero team on its journey from pole to pole to promote climate change awareness. As…
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KZ RV Donates Needed Supplies to Local School
KZ RV, an RV manufacturer based in Shipshewana, Indiana, continued its tradition this year of supporting its community and the…
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Coachmen Sends RVs to Yellowstone
WNDU in South Bend, Indiana, reports on Coachmen RV providing 25 RVs for use in a promotion supporting Cole Hauser…
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LKQ Supports TechForce Foundation’s Mission With Donation
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, has entered into a partnership with Phoenix-based TechForce Foundation, which supports students pursuing a…
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David Spader to Present Two Workshops at RVDA Con/Expo
RV industry consultant David Spader will deliver a pair of workshops during the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo in November, including…
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Report: Inventory Management Spurs Uptick in Towable Auction Prices
Dealers moving inventory has influenced the prices that towables are bringing at auction, according to Black Book’s Eric Lawrence. “Motorhomes…
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RV Manufacturing Dings LCI Industries’ Earnings
LCI Industries, parent company of Lippert, reported Q2 sales of $1 billion, a 34% drop over Q2 of last year.…
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Results Are Available for 2022 Survey of Lenders’ Experiences
The Survey of Lenders’ Experiences details the results of the RV Industry Association’s nationwide survey of financial institutions concerning their…
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KOA Names ‘Campground of the Future’ Grant Winners
Kampgrounds of America has named the latest recipients of the company’s KOA Campground of the Future grant. Open to any…
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Podcast
Ep. 65 – Jesse Stopnitzky: Helping the Dealers Make Deals
The past few years have been record breaking for Performance Brokerage Services, a family-owned company specializing in brokering the buying…
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Expert Advice on How to Start a Compliance Program
Tom Kline is the founder of consulting firm Better Vantage Point, and he’s constantly cautioning dealers against having a “they-would-never-audit-our-shop” mentality,…
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Kampgrounds of America’s Revenue Still Trending Up
Kampgrounds of America said its revenue has improved by 2% over the first half of this year, in a year-over-year…
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Blue Compass CEO Featured on Fox Business
Like many of his fellow top executives, Jon Ferrando came to the RV world from AutoNation, which that team had…
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First-time Speaker Brings Selling Psychology Workshop to RVDA Expo
Dave Brown, a founding partner of Southwestern Consulting, will present three workshops – all on Thursday of the show –…
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Features
Smaller, Lighter, More Mobile – The Next Step in Motorhomes
There’s going to be a new player among Forest River’s Sunseeker and Forester Class Cs – the PM Series. Built…
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Holiday Rambler, Michigan Dealership Celebrate 60-Year Partnership
Veurink’s RV Center celebrates its 60th anniversary as a Holiday Rambler dealer, making it the oldest and longest-standing continuous dealer…
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Lazydays’ Revenues, Earnings Drop
Lazydays said its second quarter revenue decreases to $308.4 million, down from the $373.6 million in the second quarter of…
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Features
Why Hope Is Hurting Your Business
You are 100% accountable for your current situation and the results you’re achieving. They are a direct reflection of your…
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The Shyft Group Reports Drop in Q2 Sales, Revenue
The Shyft Group, which builds Spartan chassis for the RV market and others to fit other types of specialty vehicles,…
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Features
Eclipse RV’s Not Playing Games With its Toy Hauler
Staying on top of function, durability and design trends has served toy hauler specialist Eclipse RV well since its founding…
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Deadline for RVWA Award Nominations Is Tuesday
Time is running out to submit nominations for the RV Women’s Alliance Awards Program, which will be part of the…
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Equal-i-zer Debuts Setup Guide for Changing Demographics of RVers
The recent boom in RVing popularity sparked numerous reports on consumer demographics throughout the industry, with many finding a shift…
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RV Shipments Down Nearly 50% at Year’s Halfway Point
Results for the RV Industry Association’s June 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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Byerly RV Celebrates 75 Years in Business
Byerly RV, considered the center of the RV world, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. It all started in…
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Podcast
Ep. 64 – Chad Lyon: Keeping a Lens on the Industry
As head of the RV and marine division for Wells Fargo, Chad Lyon had a ringside seat to the chaos…
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Camping World to Acquire Indiana’s Mount Comfort RV
Camping World Holdings is set to acquire Mount Comfort RV in Greenfield, Indiana, which predominant selling Forest River, Coachmen, Tiffin,…
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Grand Design Holds ‘Christmas in July’ Toy Collection Event
Grand Design in Elkhart, Indiana, celebrated Christmas in July on Saturday in support of Toys for Tots. Grand Design RV…
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GEN-Y Hitch Hosting Open House at New HQ
GEN-Y Hitch is hosting an Open House to invite partners, dealers and other guests to its new facility, now open…
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Features
The Advantage of Selling Based on Trust
When you look closely at the sales training that RV dealerships are doing, it is amazing how they differ from…
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Reservations Being Taken for Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
The 2023 RV/MH Hall of Fame induction dinner is coming up Monday, Aug. 21, and reservations are being taken now.…
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ORR, University of Denver Partner to Find Industry Leaders
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable said the University of Denver’s Leadership in the Outdoor Recreation Industry program is a Preferred Academic Partner,…
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Features
Johnston RV Center’s Slice of the American Pie
For one father-and-son dealer team, the American dream is pretty simple: run a successful business that allows them to make…
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Camping World Opens First Montana Store
Illinois-based Camping World Holdings has opened its Billings, Montana, dealership, its first location in that state and 199th overall. “As…
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RVTI Recruiting New Techs With Outside Help
The RV Technical Institute continued its recruitment efforts this week by partnering with Campers Inn, Cruise America and Grand Design…
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One Day Left to Register for RVIA Compliance Webinar
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) said that Friday, July 21, is the final day to register for the eighth annual…
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Tennessee Truck Body Maker Buys Turtleback Trailers
Wil-Ro Inc., a truck body manufacturer founded in 1973 in Tennessee, will now be the parent company of Turtleback Trailers,…
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RVIA Report on Need For Pull-Through EV Chargers
The RV Industry Association has partnered with global engineering firm Black and Veatch to release a report and financial analysis…
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FMCA Celebrates 60th Anniversary
FMCA RV Club is celebrating 60 years running with what started in Maine on July 20, 1963, when a group…
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Grand Design to Host 2nd Annual Christmas in July Event Saturday
Grand Design RV will host its second annual Christmas in July toy drive to support the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve…
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Lippert’s Tom Faludy to Retire
Tom Faludy, a longtime industry veteran and vice president of global growth and strategic development for Lippert, has announced his…
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Features
How to Create Psychological Safety in Training
We have all had that moment in a training session. We are sitting in a group, learning about a new…
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First Responders Conduct ‘Camp Hero’ for Students at Gulf Stream Coach
Grade-school students learned about the jobs of first responders this week during a summer day-camp hosted by Gulf Stream Coach.…
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Features
RV Industry Manufacturing: Done Close to Home
American-made cars, refrigerators and television sets were just the tipping point for what became the bread-and-butter of the nation’s economy…
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RVing in New England Celebrates RVs and NASCAR’s Many Ties
The relationship between RVs, camping and NASCAR will be the topic of discussion tonight on the weekly talk show, RVing…
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Campspot Announces Partnership With Sensible Weather on Weather Guarantees
Campers, an online marketplace for RV resorts, family campgrounds, cabins and glamping options, has struck a new strategic partnership with…
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Forum Next Week on Impact of $3.5B EV Plant Coming to Indiana
Economic development leaders and experts in Northern Indiana’s St. Joseph County will join the South Bend Tribune on Wednesday evening,…
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Eberspächer Celebrates 50 Years in North America
Employees and management from Germany-based Eberspächer, along with Mississauga, Ontario, Canada’s, Mayor Bonnie Crombie and guests, celebrated 50 years of…
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Black Book: Production Decline Affects Auction Market
The impact of the steep drop-off in new unit production in 2023 has trickled down and is influencing the RV…
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Dragonfly Energy Batteries to be nuCamp RV Standard
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., makers of Battle Born Batteries and a developer of battery storage, has announced that the company’s…
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Thor Motor Coach Unveils Camper Van Upgrades
Thor Motor Coach reveals the latest upgrades for its 2024 Class B motorhomes, including the Rize, Scope, Dazzle, Twist, Sequence,…
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Podcast
Ep. 63 – Darryl Searer: A Living Monument to a Thriving Industry
Darry Searer stepped in to run the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Indiana, more than a decade ago at…
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Hall of Fame’s Darryl Searer Is Tuesday’s Podcast Guest
Darryl Searer, president of the RV/MH Hall of Fame, joins our podcast this Tuesday, focusing on the two big events…
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Dealers Give Their Takes on the RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Expo/Convention has become one of the key networking and education events in the industry, with hundreds of…
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RVDA, RV Trader Present Webinar on Consumer Behaviors
RV dealers can now register for a special webinar at 2 p.m. ET, 11 a.m. PT, on Thursday, July 20, to learn…
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ATC Increases Warranty for Select Models
Aluminum RV and trailer makers ATC said it will begin providing a towable RV industry-best 10-year structural warranty on its…
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Lamilux to Hold Upcoming Webinars
Composites manufacturer Lamilux has announced webinar dates for the second half of 2023 and one in January: Tuesday, July 25:…
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General RV Center Breaks Ground on Utah Dealership
General RV Center recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its 15th supercenter, in South Weber, Utah, approximately 30 miles north of…
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RVTI Hires Authorized Learning Partner Manager
To keep up with the growing demand for service technicians, the RV Technical Institute has recently added an authorized learning…
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Crane Composites Awards $5K Grant to Goshen Charity
Crane Composites awarded First Light Mission its Crane Charitable Funds grant of $5,000. Shelly Scheetz, human resources manager at the company’s…
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Happy Independence Day!
With the start of a holiday weekend, the family here at RV PRO wishes you and yours a very happy…
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Blue Compass RV Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Blue Compass RV is celebrating its fifth anniversary today. Blue Compass – then known as RV Retailer – entered the…
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ATC Offering Dragonfly Batteries as Standard on Select Models
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., which makes lithium ion batteries under the Battle Born name, announced that its batteries will be…
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Research Firm Shines Spotlight on RV Industry
Global market research firm Marketdata has released a new 87-page report entitled: “The U.S. Recreational Vehicles Industry: Manufacturers, Dealers and…
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RVIA Board Elections Coming Soon
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) Governance Committee has begun working on this year’s board of directors election. Each year, this…
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Canadian Regulation Changes May Affect U.S. Manufacturers
Amendments have been proposed concerning the Canadian government’s regulations on formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products. The regulations, which were originally published in…
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Dexter’s Parent Company Consolidates Brands
DexKo Global, makers of trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, and the parent company of Dexter Axle, said…
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Airstream International Rally Brings Enthusiasts to Wyoming
The Wyoming Tribune Eagle had this account of this week’s Airstream owners rally taking place in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Downtown…
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