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THOR Industries Helps Habitat for Humanity Build New Home
The Clason family will be one step closer to owning their own home after Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County…
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Cummins Opening Turbo Remanufacturing Plant in South Carolina
Cummins Turbo Technologies, a business unit of global power company Cummins, celebrated the expansion of its new turbo remanufacturing operations…
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Q&A with Wells Fargo’s Chad Lyon
Chad Lyon has more than a year under his belt as the commercial leader of Wells Fargo’s RV and marine…
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Rollick a Sponsor of RV PRO’s 40 Under 40 Event
RV PRO is proud to announce that Rollick will be a bronze sponsor of the publication’s 40 Under 40 event…
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Outdoorsy Announces $2B Milestone, Entrepreneur Award for CEO
Outdoorsy, a global online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, has exceeded $2 billion in total transactions. The milestone comes…
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Live from Chicago: RVWA Unveils Award Winners at Educational Symposium
A crisp day in Chicago is the backdrop for the final day of the inaugural Education Symposium, hosted by the…
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RVDA Names Top-Rated RV Makers/Brands in Dealer Satisfaction Index Survey
The RV Dealers Association is honoring 19 RV manufacturers/brands with Quality Circle Awards for achieving the highest scores in the…
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Ep. 46 – RVDA’s Phil Ingrassia on a Post-Pandemic Landscape
Phil Ingrassia, president of the RV Dealers Association, discusses the lessons dealers learned during the pandemic and what they are…
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IDS Produces Industry Trends Report on Dealerships and Technology
Software company Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) has released its highly anticipated 2023 RV Industry Trends Report. The comprehensive report shares…
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Winegard and Prime Time Partner on 5G Connectivity for RVs
Wireless company Winegard announced a major partnership with Prime Time Manufacturing in an effort to roll out 5G connectivity in…
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Cybersecurity Workshop at RV Dealers Con/Expo
Technology leader David Darrell will take a timely look at cybersecurity during a workshop taking place in the dealer/GM education…
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Grand Design Claims Spot as First RV Company to Offer Anti-Lock Braking
Grand Design has announced the launch of its new anti-lock braking system on select models, which the company said is…
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Michael Terlep Announces Retirement from Coachmen RV
After 38 years of service to Coachmen, more than 14 of which have been under Forest River, Michael Terlep has…
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RVWA Announces Finalists for Trailblazer Award
During next week’s inaugural RV Women’s Alliance Educational Symposium, the RVWA will recognize Trailblazers of the RV Industry at the…
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Service Department Snafus Focus of RVDA Con/Expo Workshop
RV industry veterans Rob Grant and Steven Call of dealer management software supplier Lightspeed will share common inefficiencies found in…
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Out-of-this-World Class Bs
Live Free. Explore Endlessly. Tell Better Stories. The catchy slogan of Birmingham, Alabama,-based Class B RV builder Storyteller Overland aptly…
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Way Interglobal Opens Massive New Headquarters
Way Interglobal, an industry leader in RV appliances, power solutions, electronics and furnishings, cut the ribbon on its new global…
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AEONrv Ships First Production Unit and Raises $1M-Plus
A year after announcing its intentions to the world, AEONrv (pronounced “Ā-On”), manufacturer of what it calls the first true…
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RVWA Leader of Tomorrow Award Finalists Named
The RV Women’s Alliance is presenting its first-ever Leader of Tomorrow Award during next week’s inaugural Educational Symposium. The RV…
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Go RVing Presenting Path to Purchase Report at RVDA Con/Expo
As part of its mission to promote the RV lifestyle far and wide, the Go RVing team will be presenting…
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Analyst: Supply Chains Still Hampering Automakers
Supply chain issues have hampered the auto industry since the beginning of the pandemic, and analysts following the industry say…
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Jury Awards Fired Forest River Worker $560,000
The following is from Wednesday’s edition of the Elkhart Truth. A jury has awarded a Syracuse, Indiana, man $560,000 after…
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Money’s Calling, Do You Know How to Answer?
Every time the phone rings, it’s money calling. The phone serves as the bridge between your RV dealership and your…
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Exclusive: Black Folks Camp Too Signs First State RV Association as Partner
North Carolina-based Black Folks Camp Too (BFCT), a company that strives to connect the outdoor industry to what it says…
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RVIA Starts Search for Next VP of Government Affairs
Following the announced retirement of Jay Landers, vice president of government affairs for the RV Industry Association, who is stepping…
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Sobel University Relaunches New Hire Training Program
Sobel University has announced the release of the third edition of their New Hire Training Program. The university said the…
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John Ratzenberger Gives Cheers to the Xtreme
On Monday and Tuesday during Open House week in Elkhart, Indiana, last week, actor John Ratzenberger joined the Xtreme Outdoors…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Decline As Economic Outlook Weakens
A trend toward more “normalization” in pricing continues, according to this recent report. “The average sales prices for motor homes…
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RV Women’s Alliance Announce ‘Champion of Women’ Award Finalists
During their inaugural Educational Symposium, the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) will present the first-ever Champion of Women Award to a…
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‘The Value of Video’ is Topic of RVDA Con/Expo Workshop
Erin Ruane has more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience and is currently the vice president of marketing…
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Airstream Earns Award for eStream Concept
Airstream has again been recognized for design excellence in the Red Dot Product Design competition. This year, the Red Dot…
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Outdoor Hospitality Expo to Talk Increasing Revenue
The National ARVC’s upcoming Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE2022) unveiled featured speakers and discussions aimed at helping RV park…
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Wilkins RV Partners With New York Community Foundation
Syracuse, New York-based Wilkins RV announced a partnership with the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation, which strives to “enrich the…
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RVDA Convention Touts Sales Culture Workshop
Greg Cleary, founder and leadership team coach of Pinnacle, will offer a workshop as part of the sales education track…
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THOR Reports Record Q4 and Fiscal 2022 Earnings
THOR Industries, the world’s largest RV manufacturer, reported a record $16.3 billion in net sales in fiscal 2022, which ended…
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RVIA Announces Results of 2022 Board Election
Voting for the 2022 RV Industry Association Board of Directors election closed on Monday, September 26 and the final results…
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Forest River Returns as Bronze Sponsor for RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association announced Forest River’s return as a bronze partner for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, being held…
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RVDA, Performance Brokerage Services Partner on Dealer Survey
The RV Dealers Association has teamed up with Performance Brokerage Services, the Stanek Group of Morgan Stanley and Somerset CPAs…
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Supplier Show Draws Healthy Turnout
The 2022 Supplier Show returned along with Open House Week in Elkhart, Indiana, this week, and once again is headquartered…
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RVWA Hosts Second Annual Breakfast at Open House
A nearly full house gathered this crispy Tuesday morning for the second annual Open House breakfast, hosted by the RV…
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Field Notes: Live from Open House
Sammy Hagar entertained Grand Design dealers and invitees Monday night at a concert put on by Grand Design. The Red…
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RVIA Vice President of Government Affairs Jay Landers to Retire Next Spring
With more than 32 years in the industry, RV Industry Association Vice President of Government Affairs Jay Landers has announced…
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RVIA: Monthly Shipments Continue Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The RV Industry Association reported that its August survey of manufacturers revealed that total RV shipments were 33,783, a decrease…
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Field Notes Day 1: Live From Open House
Day 1 at Open House in Elkhart, Indiana, started off rainy and cloudy and gave way to sun and wind.…
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Elkhart Truth Welcomes Open House Week Back with Front Page Treatment
The following is from a front page story Monday in the Elkhart Truth, welcoming dealers and suppliers back into town…
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Brinkley RV Announces Bill Fenech as Co-Owner
Yahoo News reports that Brinkley RV has added an additional owner to its lineup of top industry executives. Bill Fenech,…
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Coming Tuesday: In Tow Podcast Featuring Eric Lawrence of Black Book
This Tuesday is the fourth of the month and that means a new In Tow with RV PRO podcast goes…
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Ep. 45 – Eric Lawrence of Black Book: Finger on the (Price) Pulse
Eric Lawrence is the principle automotive analyst for the specialty vehicles division of Black Book and has been putting out…
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Monday is Deadline to Vote for New RVIA Board Members
The deadline to vote for candidates to fill two vacant seats on the RV Industry Association Board of Directors is…
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RVWA Debuts Top Awards Presentations at Education Symposium in October
From more than 60 nominations, the finalists for the inaugural RV Women’s Alliance’s Awards have been selected. One winner from…
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Digital Marketing Expert Coming to RVDA Con/Expo
Ron Wheeler, founder and principal of Wheeler Advertising, will lead dealers through a workshop designed to enhance their digital marketing performance…
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Webinar: EV RVs and the Impact on the RV Industry
On Thursday, Oct. 20, the RV Industry Association will host its first-ever “EV RVs and the Impact on the RV…
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RVTI Uses Hershey Show to Recruit
Thousands of consumers attended last week’s 53rd America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and the RV Technical Institute was…
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BAL RV Products to Host Technician Service Training
Norco Industries will host BAL technical service training in Elkhart, Indiana, during Open House Week to provide instruction on Cable…
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Octane Brings Buying and Selling Technology to RV Marketplace
Finance technology company Octane said it is entering the RV market, offering what it calls a “fast and easy digital…
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A Portion of $40M in READI Grants Going to Boost Workforce Development in Elkhart Region
The South Bend – Elkhart Regional Development Authority awarded $40 million in Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) grant…
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FMCA Reports Strong Early Registration for its March 2023 Convention
FMCA’s 106th International Convention & RV Expo is set for March 15-18, 2023, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter…
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This Class is Ladies Only
When women come together to learn and accomplish, the outcome becomes even larger than individual goals and dreams. Such is…
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RV Technical Institute Launches New Website
The RV Technical Institute has launched a new website redesign that it said provides an accessible and comprehensive source for…
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Dealers Invited to Participate in RV Dealership Transaction Study
The RV Dealers Association has partnered with several industry experts on a Dealership Transaction Awareness Study designed to assess how…
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United States Warranty Corporation is Bronze Sponsor of RV PRO 40 Under 40 Event
RV PRO magazine will host its annual 40 Under 40 event recognizing this year’s class of top professionals during the…
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Relentless Offers F&I Masterclass
Relentless Dealer Services announced the next session of its RDS F&I Masterclass. The three-day, comprehensive bootcamp will be held at…
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Hershey RV Show Organizers Report Strong Attendance
The organizers of America’s Largest RV Show, held annually in Hershey, Pennsylvania, wrapped up their show Sunday at the Giants…
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NRVTA Promotes Staffer to New Digital Media Position
The National RV Training Academy today announced it promoted Garrett Syfrett to the newly created position of digital media manager.…
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Meyer Distributing Announces 2022 Q2 Sales Performance Award
Meyer Distributing announces its 2022 Second Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award. The company said the award recognizes sales account managers…
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Roadmaster Active Suspension Changes Name to RoadActive Suspension
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Roadmaster Active Suspension, manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket leaf spring upgrades for light duty trucks, has changed…
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Cummins Bringing Electrified Meritor Powertrains to German Tradeshow
For the first time since finalizing its acquisition of Meritor last month, Cummins will showcase Meritor’s 17Xe ePowertrain, assembled with…
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Elections Underway for 2023 RVIA Board
Voting for candidates to fill two vacant seats on the RV Industry Association Board of Directors is happening now and…
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Dealership Services Veteran Touts Workshop at RVDA Con/Expo
Dealership services veteran Kimberly Schultz, a speaker new to the RVDA Convention/Expo, will deliver a fresh perspective to fixed operations…
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Harvest Hosts Surpasses 200 Churches as Host Locations
Harvest Hosts, a membership program for RVers that gives them access to unique RV camping options, announced it has exceeded…
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Pennsylvania TV Station Visits Hershey Show
This week America’s Largest RV Show – trademarked – is taking place in Hershey Pennsylvania. WGAL, the local NBC affiliate…
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Winnebago Partners with Ironman Triathlete Champion Lionel Sanders
Winnebago announced today its partnership with Ironman triathlete champion Lionel Sanders. As part of the partnership, Sanders will use a…
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RVTI Hiring New Technician Trainer
The RV Technical Institute is looking for a new trainer, who would be responsible for instructing new RV technicians at…
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Patrick Industries Increases Care Camps Support
Patrick Industries has made a new major gift of support to Care Camps, a nonprofit that serves kids with cancer…
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Winnebago Unveils Limited-Edition Models in Hershey
Winnebago is showcasing its latest product lineup at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania, this week. Among the nearly…
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RVDA Speaks Out Against Proposed FTC Rule
The national RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has filed comments highly critical of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed Motor Vehicle…
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National ARVC Announces Full Slate of Sessions and Speakers for OHCE2022
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) announced the schedule for what it calls the outdoor hospitality industry’s…
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America’s Largest RV Show Makes Time for Local-Area Students
The annual RV show put on by the Pennsylvania RV & Camping Association, which it has dubbed – and trademarked…
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Lance Camper Expands Partnership with Truma
Lance Camper Mfg., a REV Group company, announced the expansion of its agreement with key supplier Truma Corp., Europe-based supplier…
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Elkhart Mayor: City’s Economic Base is Diversifying
In a recent survey, The Wall Street Journal ranked Elkhart, Indiana, as the number one emerging market for housing. Put…
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Jan Kelly Featured on In Tow Podcast Tuesday
Dealership consultant Jan Kelly, founder and president of Kelly Enterprises, will share wisdom and expertise on the next edition of…
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Dometic Announces 2022-23 Live Training Schedule
Dometic is pleased to announce its 2022-23 live training schedule. The trainings will be hosted in more than 25 locations…
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NRVTA Releases 2023 Course Schedule
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today released its 2023 course schedule for its four approved programs that offer certification…
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Actor John Ratzenberger to Attend 2022 Elkhart Open House
Best known as Cliff Clavin on the hit sitcom “Cheers” and for voicing iconic characters in nearly every Pixar film,…
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RV Sales Drive REV Profits
REV said its overall net sales in the third quarter were $594.8 million, a slight increase over the $593.3 million…
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Survey: RV Owners Continue to Profit From RV Rental Boom
RVshare, an online company bringing RV owners and renters together, recently surveyed its RV owners and found that the demand…
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Spader Business Management Sold to NCM Associates
NCM Associates has acquired Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based Spader Business Management and its subsidiary, A World of Training, effective Aug.…
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Webinar this Wednesday: ITR Hosts Fall RoadSigns Forecast
This Wednesday, Sept. 7, the RV Industry Association will host a members-only webinar to review the upcoming Fall RV RoadSigns forecast and…
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Sales Process, Customer Trust Presentations at RVDA Con/Expo
Professional trainer Peter Chafetz of Protective Asset Protection will present an F&I workshop twice and a separate workshop designed to…
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Jason Lippert Makes TV Appearance
The independent television news channel Newsy recently featured an interview with Jason Lippert, CEO of Lippert Industries, on its Morning…
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Caravan Salon Wraps Up with 235,000-Plus in Attendance
Caravan Salon wrapped up its 2022 gathering in Düsseldorf, Germany, concluded this weekend with more than 235,000 people from 72…
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RVIA President and CEO’s Holiday Message
Craig Kirby, president and CEO of the RV Industry Association, wrote this letter to membership in advance of the holiday…
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Kenect Founder Anderson to Host RVDA Workshop, Panel Discussion
Network television veteran and founder of Kenect, Graham Anderson, will lead a discussion panel and deliver a separate workshop at…
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Join RVWA in Supporting Habitat for Humanity
The RV Women’s Alliance is working with the local Habitat for Humanity organization in Elkhart, Indiana, and encouraging members across…
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Dometic Makes Splash at Forest River Owner’s Group Rally
Dometic participated in the annual Forest River Owner’s Group (FROG) International Rally held at the Elkhart (Indiana) County 4-H Fairgrounds…
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Prep Now for National Manufacturing Day
Manufacturers, mark your calendars for Manufacturing Day 2022, which is Friday, Oct. 7th. Also known as MFG Day, this is…
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A Grand Vision
As far as Grand Design RV goes, President and CEO Don Clark says he’s thrilled not only by where the…
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RV Shipments Projected at 498,800 for ’22, a 16.9% Drop from 2021
RV wholesale shipments are projected to reach 498,800 units by year-end 2022 and 419,000 units in 2023, according to the…
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Duane Yoder Named CEO of ATC
ATC Trailers (ATC), a manufacturer of aluminum RVs and trailers, announces Duane Yoder as its new CEO. Serving as ATC’s…
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RVIA Board of Directors Elections Begin Next Week
RV Industry Association members will vote starting next week to elect candidates to fill two vacant seats on the RVIA’s…
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