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2022 RV Aftermarket Conference Sponsorships Now Available
Registration for the 2022 RV Aftermarket Conference opened a couple of weeks ago and suppliers and distributors in the growing segment…
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Shipment Forecast Shows Inventory Normalizing ‘Faster Than Expected’
RV wholesale shipments are projected to top 549,000 units by the end of 2022, according to the Summer 2022 issue…
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Airstream Touts New Heritage Museum
Airstream announced today the grand opening of its Airstream Heritage Center, located inside the company’s headquarters in Jackson Center, Ohio.…
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White House Proclamations Kick Off Great Outdoors Month
President Joe Biden yesterday issued the 25th consecutive presidential proclamation for Great Outdoors Month, taking place through June. The Outdoor…
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Local News Talks RV Industry’s Increasing Prices, Slowing Sales
The rise in inflation and gas prices are beginning to impact RV sales. Retail sales of trailers are reported to…
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Sixteen F&I Rules and Regulations You Need to Know
RV dealers operate in a complex environment of federal, state, and local oversight. That’s why KPA created the 16 F&I…
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Coach-Net, RVTI Help Get RVers Back on the Road
Last month, Coach-Net, a provider of RV emergency roadside assistance, joined forces for a week with the RV Technical Institute…
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June Marks Great Outdoors Month
Every June, Americans across the country get outdoors during Great Outdoors Month, a month-long celebration of responsible, healthy outdoor recreation…
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RVIA Details Priorities for Bipartisan Outdoor Infrastructure Bill
The RV Industry Association unveiled priorities for the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which will help rebuild roads, bridges and airports,…
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Campers Inn RV Adds Three New Dealership Locations
Campers Inn RV, which claims the title of nation’s largest family-operated RV dealership group, announced it is opening three new…
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Leadership Conference Hosted by Lippert Sees Crowds
Lippert and PurposePoint held the third annual Purpose Summit May 17-19 at the University of Notre Dame, not far from…
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Tariffs Taking a Toll on Countertop Materials
A new study finds that tariffs are causing significant disruptions in the U.S. countertop market, as the U.S. is largely…
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Motor1: Yes, it’s Compact, But it’s Loaded with Features
European automotive magazine Motor1.com has a French RV builder on its radar, and notes how the builder manages to keep…
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RV PRO Wishes You a Meaningful Memorial Day
There will be no eNewsletter this coming Monday as RV PRO is taking May 30 off to honor the Memorial…
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Wholesale RV Values Are Mixed as Summer Arrives
Despite economic turmoil, wholesale RV prices are remaining generally steady, although as inventory levels stabilize prices are dropping a bit,…
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RV Women’s Alliance, RVTI Partner on All-Female Tech Training
This summer, 12 aspiring female RV technicians will get the opportunity to receive the RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s gold standard…
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Survey Details Red-Hot RV Rental Market
Although many people only think of motorhomes when it comes to RV rentals, a new survey by the RV Rental…
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RVIA Backs National Park Foundation Reauthorization Act Of 2022
Along with the other members of the National Parks Second Century Action Coalition, the RV Industry Association said Thursday it…
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Caravan Salon 2022 Grows in Size, Number of Vendors
Caravan Salon returns to Düsseldorf, Germany, Aug. 26-Sept. 4. The leading European RV show is increasing its physical footprint by…
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April RV Shipments Up Double-Figures Compared to ’21
The RV Industry Association’s April 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 57,043 units,…
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PleasureLand RV Acquires Coulee Region RV in an Upper Midwest Deal
PleasureLand RV Center has announced the acquisition of Coulee Region RV of West Salem, Wisconsin as its newest location to…
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Obit: Bob Barouti, Founder of California’s Giant RV, Dies
Bob Barouti, the founder of California’s Giant RV that has grown over the years into four stores, died recently. The…
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KOA Report Predicts Big Holiday Camping Weekend
Following the release of Kampgrounds of America’s (KOA) annual North American Camping Report in April, new research predicts late-spring holiday…
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‘RVing in New England’ Live from Alliance Owner’s Rally
Alliance RV this week is hosting its 2022 Owner’s Rally in Goshen, Ind., at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds, and the…
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CNBC Names Ports Most Responsible for Supply Chain Backups
The drop in Shanghai’s port productivity, which is driven by to the lack of people working due to Covid lockdowns,…
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THOR Unveils Consumer Study Results, VP Promotion
THOR Industries announced the release of the company’s 2022 U.S. Camper Perception Study, which explores consumer RV purchase and usage…
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Fun Town Partners with RVTI for Training at All Locations
Fun Town RV, the largest towables dealer in Texas, has partnered with the RV Technical Institute to provide their RV…
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RVIA’s 2021 RV Industry Profile Now Available
The 2021 RV Industry Profile, published by the RV Industry Association, provides a detailed look at RV production and shipment…
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RVDA Announces More Details of Con/Expo Opportunities
The National RV Dealers Association has released exhibitor information for companies interested in participating in the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo…
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Canadian RV Industry kicks off 7th Annual RV and Camping Week
Canadian campgrounds and RV dealers coast to coast are inviting their campers and RVers to join together and celebrate the…
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2022 Skills Canada National Competition This Week in Vancouver
The 2022 Skills Canada National Competition will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre this Thursday and Friday, May 26…
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Coming Tuesday on In Tow with RV PRO: Future RV Hall-of-Famer Mick Ferkey
This Tuesday another new episode of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast goes live, and our guest will be…
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Blog: Making the Most of Customer Satisfaction Measurement
The success of any customer satisfaction survey program comes from the actions that take place after the data is collected.…
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Meyer Distributing Names Vendors of the Year
For the first time, Meyer Distributing has named GEN-Y Hitch its RV & Towing Vendor of the Year. GEN-Y Hitch…
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Lippert Announces $200M Stock Repurchase Plan
LCI Industries announced that its board has authorized a $200 million stock repurchase program over the next three years. The…
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Barron’s Report: RV Demand Slowing
THOR Industries and Winnebago Industries stocks took a beating on Thursday, after D.A. Davidson analyst Brandon Rolle said RV demand…
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Stella Vita Electric RV Aims to be the Solar-Powered Distance Leader
A team of Dutch university students said they have radically redesigned the RV with solar power and an aerodynamic shape.…
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RVDA Seeks Nominations for James B. Summers Award
The RV Dealer’s Association is asking dealer and associate members to submit nominations for the prestigious James B. Summers Award.…
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Q&A with RVWA’s Susan Carpenter and Denise Chariya
Even a global pandemic can’t hold back the RV Women’s Alliance. The nonprofit group’s number of members has swelled from…
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Campers Inn Acquires Ohio’s Arbogast RV
Florida-based Campers Inn RV, which calls itself the largest family-operated RV dealership group in the country, has acquired Arbogast RV…
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Commercial Driver’s License Exemption for RV Transporters Renewed
In 2015, the RV Industry Association successfully petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for exemption from the Class…
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ITC Investigating Impact of Section 232 and 301 Tariffs
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is launching an investigation on the impact of Section 232 and 301 tariffs on U.S. industries.…
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Brown & Brown Contributes to RV Learning Center in Paul Skogebo’s Honor
F&I provider Brown & Brown Insurance has made its 2022 contribution of $26,667 in support of the Mike Molino RV…
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RVDA, Others Backing Catalytic Converter Anti-Theft Proposal
RVDA, NADA and 11 other industry partners sent a letter this week to U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman…
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Crain’s Detroit Business Honors Shyft Group CEO Daryl Adams
Crain’s Detroit Business announced today that The Shyft Group President and CEO Daryl Adams has been named a 2022 Notable…
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Elkhart County Eco-Devo Chief Keeping an Eye on Gas Prices
In the face of strong economic headwinds and supply chain issues, the RV industry is registering double digit sales gains…
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Bish’s RV Opens New Michigan Location
Bish’s RV has multiple locations across eight states. Bish’s RV is new to Coldwater, Mich. Sort of. Late last year,…
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Special Women in Business Episode of In Tow with RV PRO Going Live Tuesday
In conjunction with the May issue of RV PRO magazine, we celebrate women in the RV industry in a special…
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Green Car Reports on the Future of Electric RVs
Green Car Reports on where the future of electric RVing. The pending onslaught of electric trucks and SUVs – already…
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Daimler Truck North America, Cummins Collaborate on Hydrogen Technology
Cummins and Daimler Truck North America are collaborating to upfit and validate Freightliner Cascadia trucks with a Cummins hydrogen fuel…
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Detroit’s Big Three Automakers Reinstate Mask Mandate
General Motors, Ford and Chrysler parent Stellantis NV on Sunday they are reinstating a requirement that employees wear masks in…
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A Look into the Future of RV Marketing
With the RV industry continuing to undergo massive upheaval due to supply chain constraints, talent acquisition challenges, and an influx…
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RVIA Mourns Passing of David Humphreys
The RV Industry Association issued a statement Friday following the death of one of its founders, David J. Humphreys. The…
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RVDA Career Center a Valuable Resource
As Memorial Day, the traditional kick-off to summer, fast approaches, the RV Dealers Association wants to remind its members that…
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Mike Molino Center Offering Service Writer Advisor Online Courses
The Mike Molino RV Service Center reminds dealership owners that now is a great time to get ready for the…
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THOR Publishes North American Motorized EV Study Results
THOR Industries announced the release of the company’s North American Motorized Electric RV Study, which explores consumer expectations, key purchase motivators…
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Baird Survey Shows Negative 3-5 Year Outlook
The results of the latest survey from RVDA and Baird show dealers with a positive outlook when it comes to…
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RV PRO, THE SHOP Acquired by Cahaba Media Group
Birmingham, Ala.-based Cahaba Media Group announced today its acquisition of the assets of two B2B brands: RV PRO and THE…
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Committee Meetings a Key Part of RVs Move America Week
The RV Industry Association said that RVs Move America Week is a critical event on the RV industry calendar, as…
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Go RVing Connects with Memphis Consumers, Travel Writers
Earlier this month, the Go RVing PR team participated in TravelCon in Memphis, Tenn., where it said hundreds of travel…
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Early-Bird Tix for RVWA Education Symposium This Fall End Friday
Early-bird ticket sales for the RV Women’s Alliance Education Symposium end this Friday, May 13. The event takes place in October…
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Elkhart Chamber President Testifies Before Congress
Local action, more than outside help, fueled the community’s ongoing economic recovery, the president and CEO of the Greater Elkhart,…
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Michiana RV Industry Types Pitch in to Cleanup State Park
Potato Creek State Park in Northern Indiana is undergoing restoration projects to improve visitors’ experiences. The RV Industry Association is…
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Canada’s Pleasure-Way Leverages Live Commerce to Promote Luxury Vehicles
Customer experience platform Emplifi has announced it has partnered with Canadian RV manufacturer Pleasure-Way Industries to provide an immersive shopping…
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Blue Bird Unveils EV Chassis for Commercial Vehicles
School bus manufacturer Blue Bird unveiled a new electric platform for Class 5-6 vehicles at the 2022 Advanced Clean Transportation…
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RVIA Maintains ANSI Standards Accreditation
The RV Industry Association has recently been re-accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The association has maintained this…
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Hotel Registration Closing Friday for RVs Move America Week
Less than four weeks remain until RVs Move America Week in Washington, D.C., where volunteers from across the RV industry collectively…
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Retro Classic: An Amazing Barn Find
RV Travel recently featured this story from Paul Lacitinola, who, with his wife, Caroline, publishes Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine. Found…
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Blog: A Deep Dive on GLBA Regulations
GLBA regulations, which have been in effect since 1999, require institutions that provide financial products to consumers, including loans, to…
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Canada’s Traveland RV Celebrating 45 Years in Business
Traveland RV Group sure has come a long way since it started as a double-wide trailer on a gravel lot…
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Coming Tuesday: Industry Veteran Garry Enyart on In Tow with RV PRO
This Tuesday, another episode of our podcast, In Tow with RV PRO, is going live and our guest this week…
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Grand Design Expansion Plans Include Hundreds of New Jobs
Despite talk of a worker shortage and a March unemployment rate under two percent, the economic growth just continues in…
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Obit: Keystone’s Robert Gaff, Jr.
Robert Edwin Gaff Jr. was born Jan. 28, 1938, in Elkhart, Ind., and died recently at age 84. He had…
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Go RV Rentals Unveils RV Rental Price Report
Go RV Rentals, an online source for RV rentals, has released its 2022 RV Rental Price Index Report. Since last…
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Harvest Hosts: ‘Near-cations’ and Camping are Hottest Travel Trends
Harvest Hosts’ survey is designed to show the current state of travel and how Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and…
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Camping World Sets Another Record with $1.7B in Q1 Revenue
Camping World Holdings reports revenue of a record $1.7 billion, an increase of $104.6 million, or 6.7 percent, during the…
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Fox News Personality to Appear at RVs Move America Week
As part of the RVs Move America Week in Washington, D.C., in June, Fox News host Bret Baier will be…
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USTR Commences Statutory Review of Section 301 China Tariffs
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced the commencement of the statutory four-year review of the continuation…
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Wholesale RV Values Are Mixed, But Volume is Up
“The volatile performance of the stock market and less than ideal economic reports in recent weeks have many consumers saying…
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Cummins Reports Sales, Net Income Boost in Q1
Power generation company Cummins reported Q1 revenues of $6.4 billion, an increase of 5 percent year-over-year. Sales in North America…
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Industry to Celebrate National Go RVing Day June 11
National Go RVing Day, celebrated the second Saturday of June, calls on the RV industry and consumers alike to celebrate…
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EPA to Host Virtual Meetings on Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emission Rule Proposals
Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new, stronger standards to reduce pollution from heavy-duty vehicles and engines starting in model…
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LKQ Corp. to Host 2022 Investor Day
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, announced that the company will host an Investor Day at the headquarters of LKQ…
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GEN-Y Hitch Celebrates 10 Years of Business
GEN-Y Hitch said it is excited to announce its 10-year anniversary. Since establishing the business in 2012, the company has…
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Canadian Groups Seek Government Assistance
The Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC) and RVDA of Canada were on Parliament Hill last week to shed light on industry issues that…
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Jayco Launches Massive Campus Solar Project
Jayco announced that it will soon be wrapping up a major energy reduction project, which will transition more than 10…
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CEO Offers Details Behind LKQ’s Recent Earning Report
During LKQ’s April 28 Q1 earnings call, President and CEO Nick Zarcone said supply chain transport issues continue to “provide…
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GE Appliances Announces New Citizenship Goals
GE Appliances marked Earth Day a week ago by releasing its 2021 Corporate Citizenship Report, highlighting the latest progress and…
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Loki Basecamp Debuts New Coach Series
Motor1.com takes a look at the newest Loki Basecamp offering. Loki Basecamp is a company that builds truck campers, but…
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Open House Week Returning to Elkhart in September
Forest River and THOR Industries have agreed to hold this year’s Elkhart RV Dealer Open House the week of Sept.…
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RVDA Seeks Nominations for the JBS Award
The RV Dealers Association is seeking nominees for the James B. Summers (JBS) Award, named in honor of the association’s…
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J.D. Power Report Finds Prices Up Across the Board
J.D. Power has released its NADAguides Market Insights for the first quarter and the report found that prices were up…
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RVIA Study IDs Changing RVer Demographics
ELKHART, Ind. – The “typical” RV buyer is getting much younger. That was the assessment of a panel of RV…
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Cook Political Report’s Amy Walter to be a Speaker at RVs Move America Week
Attendees at this year’s RVs Move America Week, June 5-9 in Washington, D.C., will hear political analysis from Amy Walter,…
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Newmar Welcomes Dealers to Florida Gathering
ORLANDO, Fla. – Mike Happe, CEO of Winnebago Industries opened Newmar’s 2022 dealer event Tuesday at the Gaylord Hotel &…
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KOA Reports a Record 57 Million Households Camped in ’21
Kampgrounds of America has released its annual North American Camping Report, and it reveals the explosive growth in camping in…
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RVIA’s Former Standards VP to Receive Meritorious Service Award
The RV Industry Association‘s former Vice President of Standards, Bruce Hopkins, will be receiving the Meritorious Service Award at the…
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Blog: Defining the Role of Lifestyle Marketing for RV Companies
Over the last several months, I’ve shared the differences between product marketing, brand marketing and lifestyle marketing, and we’ve also…
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Alliance RV Owners Group to Conduct First ‘Owner Empowerment Rally’
The Alliance RV Owners Group announced today it will conduct its first-ever owner empowerment rally, including an RV Fundamentals class…
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Coach-Net Hosts Industry Partners at New Headquarters
Every year, Coach-Net, a provider of RV technical and roadside assistance for 35 years, honors its hardworking employees with an…
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