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Edmonton RV Expo Starts Thursday
Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 2023 Edmonton RV Expo returns this week, Feb. 9-12, at the…
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Cavco’s Revenues, Earnings Up in Recent Quarter
Manufactured housing maker Cavco Industries has reported third-quarter net revenue of $501 million, a 16% increase over the same quarter…
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Wholesale RV Values Increase as New Shipments Decline
Eric Lawrence at Black Book reports this month that the results of shipments of new RV product going out is, as…
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New Top Execs Named at Lance Camper
REV Group, which makes delivery and emergency/specialty vehicles, as well as RVs, said Hector Flores is its new vice president…
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Wyoming Events Complex to Host International Airstream Rally
A dozen downtown merchants gathered in the conference room at the Broadway Theater for an informational meeting in Rock Springs,…
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The Season for Dealers to Show the Love
Subaru tapped into the ultimate human emotion in their Love campaign that started in 2007. Their competitors were spending billions…
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Bontrager Outdoors Acquires Braxton Creek RV
Bristol, Indiana-based Bontrager Outdoors has acquired Shipshewana, Indiana-based Braxton Creek RV. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We are…
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Kampgrounds of America Seeks Submissions for Outdoors Grant
Kampgrounds of America is now accepting submissions for its “Get Out There Grant.” Launched in 2018, the special grant program…
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Reservation Software Co. RMS Issues 2023 State of the Industry Report
Online reservation software company RMS North America has just released its 2023 State of the Industry Report, providing an in-depth…
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Winnebago, Adventure Wagon Partner on Adventure-Ready Vans
Winnebago and Adventure Wagon, a builder of modular camper vans, announced their collaboration on a limited edition van that combines…
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Venture RV Partners with Xtreme Outdoors
Venture Recreational Vehicles, a division of KZ RVs, has a new partnership with Xtreme Outdoors Boat & RV. Venture RV…
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RV Fixed Ops Certification Week is March 5-11
The Society of Certified RV Professionals, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI), and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center have designated March 5-11 as…
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Revised Dates for FMCA RV Club Meeting in March 2024 in Tucson
FMCA, an international organization for RV owners, has revised the dates it originally announced it would be holding its 108th…
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2023 RV Women’s Alliance Partnerships Available
The RV Women’s Alliance said it will continue to deliver impactful programs and events that further its mission to make…
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RVi Partners with Aim Wholesale Distribution
RVi (RVibrake) is partnering with Aim Wholesale Distribution in Phoenix, Arizona. The company said that with Aim’s relationships in the…
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Obit: Trailer Factory Owner Betty Jean Van Scoik
The Elkhart Truth over the weekend published the obituary of Betty Jean Van Scoik, 92, of Warsaw, Indiana, who died…
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Fun Town RV Hosts Upcoming RV Party Inside Cowboys’ Home Stadium
Fun Town RV has released the dates for its 5th annual DFW RV Party inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.…
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NTP-STAG Kicks off the Year with its Expo in Colorado
NTP-STAG Expo was held earlier this month for the first-time ever in Colorado, and by all accounts it was a…
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Time Running Out on Accessing RVDA Con/Expo Materials
Tuesday, Jan. 31 is the last day that RV Dealers Association members will have to access educational materials and exhibitor…
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Grand Design Partners with NeuraFlash on Customer Service
Grand Design RV launches Salesforce Service Cloud, which it said is a best-in-class customer service platform designed for Grand Design’s…
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Motor 1 Highlights Sprinter Rehab by Advanced RV
Building an RV with a kitchen, full bath, and living space using an extended-length van is a challenge. But fitting…
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Wild, Wild Woody’s RV
“We’re with them along the way for as long as they own their RV.” (company motto) When Woody Paylor opened…
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2022 RV Shipments Third-Best on Record
The RV Industry Association’s final survey of manufacturers for 2022 revealed that the industry ended the year with 493,268 units…
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Kampgrounds of America Reports Record Revenue
Kampgrounds of America’s 60th year of business was capped off with record revenue, with totals beating 2021’s revenue – the…
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RVing in New England Looks at Recent Shows, Year Ahead
The weekly Facebook live program, “RVing in New England,” tonight will feature hosts Bob Zagami and John DiPietro discussing their…
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Bob Dumm is Coachmen RV’s New President
Coachmen RV has named Bob Dumm, an industry veteran with nearly 40 years of experience in the RV industry, as…
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2023 Florida SuperShow Boasts Sales Uptick
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) reported big crowds on opening day of the 38th Annual 2023 Florida RV SuperShow,…
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RVTI Teams with General RV on Tech Recruitment
The RV Technical Institute continues to explore every option for getting the word out that the industry still has a…
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Truma Backs 70th Anniversary Melbourne Supershow
The Victorian Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow returns to Melbourne next month, showcasing Australia’s best caravan, camping, four-wheel-drive and off-road…
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RV Women’s Alliance Looks Back on Impactful 2022
2022 was a big year for the RV Women’s Alliance, the nonprofit said. It was a year that saw major…
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Relentless Dealer Services Acquires General Agent Services
Jamison Carrier of Relentless Dealer Services and Reggy Huddleston of General Agent Services have announced that RDS has acquired substantially…
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Kampgrounds of America Renews Partnership with USA Bobsled/Skeleton
USA Bobsled/Skeleton (USABS) said Kampgrounds of America has renewed its sponsorship of the team through 2026. The company has been…
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Coming Tuesday: RVIA’s Craig Kirby on In Tow with RV PRO
This Tuesday is the fourth Tuesday of the month and that means another episode of the In Tow with RV…
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Ep. 52 – RVIA’s Craig Kirby on the Settling Down of the Tsunami
COVID-19 delivered a wave to the RV industry that no one could have foreseen even a couple of months before…
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Florida SuperShow Draws Thousands to Tampa Bay Area
More than 1,500 RV owners are camped out at the Florida State Fairgrounds this week for the annual Florida RV…
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RV, Park Model Electric Code Revision Cycle Begins
The RV Industry Association reports that the National Fire Protection Association is asking the public for help in updating the…
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ORR Partners with Foundation to Boost Rural Recreation Economy
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is teaming up with the Richard King Mellon Foundation for its next phase in helping rural…
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RV PRO Podcast Nominated as Outdoor Media’s Best of 2022
After recently hitting its 50th episode milestone, the “In Tow with RV PRO” podcast was nominated for Best Outdoor Podcast…
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New Co-op Claims Full Coverage for all North America
A group of independent manufacturers’ rep firms have come together to launch Venture Co-op. According to Georgiann Voissem, founder of…
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Last Chance to Vote in RV PRO’s Manufacturer Quality Survey for Dealers
Each year, RV PRO publishes the results of an RV Manufacturer Quality Survey sent to readers who sell RVs, and…
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Care Camps Adds New Executive Director, Staff Changes
Care Camps has hired Gwynn B. Sullivan as its new executive director. Sullivan brings to the position more than three…
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Winnebago Debuts All-Electric Prototype at Florida RV SuperShow
Winnebago will reveal a fully operational prototype of its all-electric, zero-emission RV at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, which…
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Gulf Stream Coach Salutes Florida SuperShow Director
Gulf Stream Coach, celebrating its 40th year in business in 2023, is meeting with dealers and customers at the Florida…
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NTP-STAG Kicks Off With Keynote From Former NFL Coach
Building the best team for your organization – and learning how to be the best leader for that team –…
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KZ RV Names New Marketing Communications Director
KZ Recreational Vehicles has hired Jason Overholt as its new director of marketing and communications. Overholt brings with him years…
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Sunset Park RV Names Top 2022 Dealers
Shipshewana, Indiana-based Sunset Park RV has named its Top Dealers for 2022. Awards are based on overall sales for the…
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Campers Inn Again Sponsoring Carolina Country Music Fest
Campers Inn RV, which calls itself the largest family-operated RV dealership in the U.S., will once again be the RV…
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Newmar’s John Sammut Announces Retirement
John Sammut, VP of sales and marketing for Newmar, said that after 26 years in the industry, he will be…
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General RV Partnering with RV Renovation Expert at Tampa Show
General RV will partner with do-it-yourself RV renovator and social media influencer, The Flipping Nomad, for informational seminars during the…
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Golfer Jordan Spieth Looking Forward to RV Life in 2023
Jordan Spieth could feel the pressure. His wife, Annie, wanted them to get an RV. “We tried one at the…
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Get Out and Live
The Handicapped Travel Club has one motto: get out and live (GOAL). “Don’t sit in your home and not have…
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Party of Three – Riverside RV Offers Three Single-Axle Options
When you look at the three styles of single-axle travel trailers offered by Riverside RV, you can picture who would…
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RVIA to Host ‘Path to Purchase’ Event in Elkhart
RV Industry Association (RVIA) members are invited to attend an event on Thursday, Feb. 9, in Elkhart, Indiana, that will…
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REV Group Releases 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report
REV Group has released its 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report, which shares the company’s progress and continued commitment across Environmental, Social…
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67 Million Americans to go RVing in 2023
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) revealed a recent survey that found 37% of American leisure travelers, representing 67 million, plan…
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Outdoorsy Named Among Austin’s 100 Best Places to Work
Peer-to-peer rental platform Outdoorsy was named today as the only travel and hospitality company to earn a designation on Built…
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Tonight’s ‘RVing in New England’ Spotlights Boston RV & Camping Expo
The Boston RV & Camping Expo opens this Friday, Jan. 13, and those interested can catch a sneak peek at…
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Jayco Unveils 10k-Square-Foot Healthcare, Fitness Facility
RV manufacturer Jayco has opened its nearly 10,000-square-foot healthcare facility for employees on its Middlebury, Indiana, campus. The facility launched…
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Podcast
Ep. 51 – Bob Zagami on the Historic Past Couple Years and a Look Ahead at ’23
By all accounts 2023 is the year that things return to normal, but the past couple of years have been…
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Blog: Tom Kline, Phil Ingrassia on FTC Safeguards Obligations
In this 15-minute session, dealer consultant Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point talks with Phil Ingrassia, president of the RV…
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Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Winter Intensifies
“The average sales prices for motorhomes and towables sold at wholesale auctions were mixed last month, with towables declining and…
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2023 Florida RV SuperShow Set for Next Week
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) is hosting the 38th annual 2023 Florida RV SuperShow on Wednesday, Jan. 18 through…
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RVIA’s Bryan Ritchie is Now VP of Standards
Bryan Ritchie has been promoted to vice president of standards for the RV Industry Association’s standards department. Ritchie joined RVIA…
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NTP-STAG Show Seminar to Highlight Online Fixed Ops Training
More than ever before, parts and service management personnel – known as fixed operations professionals at a dealership – must…
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Keep it Handy: OSHA Housekeeping Checklist for RV Dealers
Housekeeping reduces waste and helps processes run more smoothly. Organizations that employ it can sell, manufacture and deliver more products…
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Community: Little Dealer Little Prices Gifts Hundreds of Toys
Prescott Valley, Arizona-based Little Dealer Little Prices, a Campers Inn RV company, donated more than 55,000 pounds of toys and…
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RVWA, and RVTI Offering 2023 All-Female Technician Classes
After a successful pilot class in August 2022, the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) and the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) are…
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Meyer Distributing Canada Opens Calgary Location
Meyer Distributing Canada, a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, announced the addition of its Calgary, Alberta, crossdock.…
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RV/MH Hall of Fame Unveils Class of 2023 Inductees
The RV/MH Heritage Foundation Board of Directors has announced inductees for the RV/MH Hall of Fame Class of 2023. On…
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Patrick Industries Publishes First Responsibility & Sustainability Report
Patrick Industries has published its inaugural Responsibility & Sustainability Report. The company said the report introduces a framework for its…
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Jason Rano Named RVIA VP of Government Affairs
Jason Rano, a senior government relations executive with more than 18 years of experience directing, creating and implementing successful legislative…
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Obit: Al Haimbach, Longtime Dometic Staffer, Dead at 72
Alfred J. “Al” Haimbach, 72, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Dec. 18. Haimbach was born in Elizabeth,…
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Geneverse Debuts New Solar Powered Indoor-Safe Generator
Geneverse, makers of compact solar generators designed for the home, jobsite and on the go, introduces what it said is…
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Suburban’s Art Klee to Retire
Suburban, an Airxcel brand focused on RV water heaters, furnaces and galley appliances, said that Division President Art Klee will…
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Colonial RV Now Carrying Winnebago’s Accessibility Enhanced RVs
New Jersey-based Colonial Airstream & RV said it is thrilled to now be carrying Winnebago’s Accessibility Enhanced RVs, which are…
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Terrytown RV Opens Classic Car Museum On-Site
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based TerryTown RV Superstore has just opened up a new classic car museum in its warehouse, called the…
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Blue Compass RV Celebrates Two Openings in Q4
Blue Compass RV has closed out an eventful year, with two store openings in the fourth quarter. The company that…
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RV PRO Holiday Schedule Resumes Thursday
RV PRO’s offices will once again be closed this Friday and Monday in observance of the New Year’s holiday, so…
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On the Cusp of a New Year, MSN Looks at Two Retro Classics
As 2022 comes to a close, and the RV industry comes in for a landing following a record-breaking couple of…
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Care Camps Launching Ambassador Program in 2023
Care Camps will launch a new Ambassador Program in 2023 to meet the growing needs of children experiencing cancer. Care…
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On-Demand Portion of RVDA Convention/Expo Launches
The on-demand portion of the RV Dealers Convention/Expo is now open to dealership employees and any other stakeholders who would…
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PowerMax Debuts New Backup Power Unit
PowerMax Converters has introduced its new PMJS Series JumpStarter that the company believes is an ideal tool for any RV…
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New Atlas Names Best Motorhomes, Large Camper Vans of 2022
NewAtlas.com is a technology focused website that focuses on “what’s next” in the fields of technology, science, transportation, architecture, design,…
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November Shipments Down 50%, Continuing Trend
The latest monthly shipment report compiled by the RV Industry Association’s survey of manufacturers finds November’s shipments down 50.4% from…
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Happy Holidays From RV PRO
RV PRO will be taking some days off over the next couple of weeks to spend time with friends and…
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Pittsburgh RV Show Coming Jan. 7
The Pittsburgh RV Show’s claim to fame is that it’s the longest-running indoor RV show in the country, and it’s…
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Idaho RV Business Makes Old New Again
The following business feature is from EastIdahoNews.com. Bini Bazer says he’ll never work for someone else again. In August 2021,…
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Genesis Products Acquires BHK of America
Genesis Products has acquired Virginia-based drawer-making specialist BHK of America for an undisclosed sum The acquisition will integrate BHK’s 46…
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Jackery to Showcase New Models at CES 2023
Jackery, makers of portable solar power and green outdoor energy solutions, will bring a lineup of products, including two new…
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RVing in New England: Catching Up With Greg Gerber
In its final broadcast of the year, the Facebook Live show “RVing in New England” will feature a man very…
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Valterra Announces Retirement of George Grengs
Valterra co-founder George Grengs will retire at the end of this year, ending more than four decades as a fixture…
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RVshare Named Good Housekeeping 2023 Family Travel Award Winner
RVshare, which calls itself the largest community for connecting RV owners and renters, said it recently was named a winner…
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‘A Year to Volunteer’ Taps Into RVers’ Giving Spirit
In the spirit of the holiday season, the spotlight shines today on “A Year to Volunteer,” a nonprofit that seeks…
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NRVTA Invests in Audio, Video Technology
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) invested heavily in new audio and video technology in 2022, an attempt to deliver…
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KOA Survey: Camping Likely to Increase in 2023
Kampgrounds of America said in its December research report that an estimated 58 million households went camping in 2022 –…
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CHaSE Manufacturing Acquires Native Hardwoods
CHaSE Manufacturing has acquired Elkhart-Indiana-based wood component manufacturer Native Hardwoods, bringing together two of the most complete RV wood product…
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Jayco Dealer Training Sessions Attract Nearly 500
Jayco conducted its in-person Masters Dealer training over the weeks of Dec. 5 and 12, and the company said nearly 500…
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Lippert Hosts Lights of Joy Event for Team Members and Families
Lippert gathered in holiday celebration at Shipshewana (Indiana’s) “Lights of Joy” with a company-hosted event for team members and their…
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Horizon Global Plans Training Seminars for 2023 NTP-STAG Show
Horizon Global Corp. will be offering product training seminars at the 2023 NTP-STAG EXPO Show’s RV University. There will be…
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Dave & Matt Vans Partners With Kift to Expand Van Life Community
Direct-to-Consumer van manufacturers Dave & Matt Vans has partnered with Kift, described as “creators of inclusive community hubs for digital…
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