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Retro: A Road Trip Back to 1973
Carscoops presents a look back on a now-classic. There’s a buzz around EVs right now, but it was RVs that…
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What’s Behind the Congestion at U.S. Ports?
The Port of Los Angeles, the busiest port in North America, saw record volume in 2021. But along with that…
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Cummins Supports Affordable Housing in Indianapolis
Columbus, Ind.-based Cummins has awarded a more than $1 million grant to Renew Indianapolis to help boost Black homeowner equity…
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IDS Report: 12 RV Industry Women Share Their Tips for Success
The following report was provided to RV PRO by dealer management software company Integrated Dealer Systems. The RV industry has…
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Camping World to Roll Out New Eddie Bauer RVs
Camping World Holdings today announced a partnership with Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a global brand development, marketing and entertainment company,…
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Alabama Touts New RV Park Construction
The RV park business continues to steadily grow in Alabama, driven partly – but not mostly – by the surge popularity…
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India News Outlet Offers Glimpse of the Polish XPro One Overland
The India-based news outlet Zee News recently featured a photo gallery with the Xpedition Pro Xpro One motorhome, manufactured by…
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Tuesday’s In Tow Podcast: The Brady Brothers from Alliance RV
The next edition of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast goes live this Tuesday, and the guests are Coley…
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Motor1 Examines the Japanese Quokka
European automotive magazine Motor1.com has an eye for the odd, especially when it comes to RVs. Here, the outlet turns…
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Mobile Nurses Hit the Road in their RVs
The RV Industry Association recently noticed a distinct trend in RVing in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we hear…
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Chip Shortage: Renault Expects 300,000 Fewer Cars This Year
French automaker Renault is looking at a production shortage of about 300,000 vehicles this year due to the global shortage…
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Empire Dealer
Side hustles – those extra sources of income outside one’s main source of employment – often have the potential to…
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‘RVs Move America Week’ Slated for June 5 – 9
The annual RVs Move America Week is returning to Washington, D.C., this year Sunday through Thursday, June 5-9, following a…
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Midwest Promotes Will Troyer as VP of Operations
Midwest Sales and Service (MWSS) has named Will Troyer as its new vice president of operations. The promotion was made…
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RVing in New England Examines NASCAR – RVing Ties
This weekend the Daytona 500 will kick off the NASCAR season, so the team at the online talk show RVing…
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KOA Report: 8M-Plus Black Households Camped in 2021
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) said it is celebrating Black History Month with the release of its 2022 Black Community Camping…
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NASCAR’s Jordan Anderson Racing Signs Dometic as Primary Sponsor
NASCAR’S Jordan Anderson Racing has announce the signing of Dometic Corp. as a primary sponsor of four NASCAR Camping World…
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NRVTA Restructures Around Six-Person Management Team
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced it has completed a restructuring initiative to empower a six-person management team to…
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Julianne Ryder Joins RVDA Staff
The national RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that Julianne Ryder will be joining the association staff as director of operations…
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Cummins Elects Jennifer Rumsey to Board of Directors
Cummins has elected Jennifer Rumsey, its president and chief operating officer, to the company’s board of directors. “I am thrilled…
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Company: NTP-STAG’s Annual In-Person and Virtual Expo Were Both Hits
NTP-STAG kicked off the new year in Las Vegas with its 2022 Expo, presented by Airxcel, in person on Jan.…
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34 Catalytic Converters Stolen from Texas RV Dealership
Catalytic converter theft in and around the Austin area continues after a locally owned RV dealership had 34 catalytic converters…
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Ontario Declares an Emergency Over Truck Blockades in Canada
Ontario’s premier declared a state of emergency Friday in reaction to the truck blockades in Ottawa and at the U.S.…
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Northern Wholesale Marks ‘Best-Ever’ Show
Northern Wholesale Supply’s 2021 RV SuperShow was one for the record books. First, it marked the Minnesota-based distributor’s 35th annual…
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Lippert Sets Quarterly, Full-Year Records
Lippert announced net sales in the fourth quarter $1.billion, a 55 percent increase year-over-year. The company said it had $82.3…
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Patrick Reports a Strong Q4, Full Year
Patrick Industries reported net sales in the fourth quarter of $1.1 billion, a 49 percent increase over the $773 million…
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RVTI Launches New Subscription Plan
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) has launched a new “subscription” payment model, in hopes of making it easier for more…
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Cummins Acquires Supplier in Pursuit of Zero Emissions Future
Cummins announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Jacobs Vehicle Systems (JVS), a subsidiary of Altra Industrial Motion Corp.,…
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RVIA Relaunching Political Action Committee
The RV Industry Association is relaunching its political action committee – called RVPAC – to ensure Congress doesn’t take any…
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RVIA Expresses Support for Increasing Outdoor EV Access
RV Industry Association President Craig Kirby recently sent a letter to the Federal Highway Administration, expressing its adamant support for…
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Obit: Namsung America Mourns Passing of Clyde Podraza
Namsung America, which makes electronics for RV, marine and other industries, has announced 12-volt industry veteran Clyde Podraza passed away…
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The Shyft Group to Debut Last-Mile Electric Delivery Vehicle
The Shyft Group announced it will reveal its all-new electric delivery vehicle on their proprietary, purpose-built Class 3 EV chassis…
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Blog: Protecting Customers’ Personal Information is Vital
It’s not only good business practice – It’s the law. Business owners are responsible for protecting their customers’ personal information…
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Baird Survey Finds Dealers’ Outlooks Unchanged
Here are the results of the latest survey from RVDA and Baird. Dealers are positive on both current conditions (64…
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RV Learning Center, KPA to Host Webinar on Successful Safety Programs
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and its strategic partner, KPA, will host a free webinar at 2 p.m. ET,…
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Report: Supply Chain Woes in 2022
Ryan Peterson, CEO of global supply chain company Flexport, recently appeared on Bloomberg to share his 2022 outlook on supply…
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St. Louis RV Show Inspires Thoughts of Warmer Weather
As St. Louisans dug themselves out from days of ice and snow Saturday, some found respite downtown dreaming of warmer…
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ORR Issues Annual Report
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), a lobbying association that counts dozens of outdoor recreation and conservation groups among its membership,…
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Lazydays’ Preliminary Numbers Indicate Strong Q4 Earnings, Revenues
Lazydays Holdings announced preliminary earnings for the fourth quarter of 2021, and the company said that it anticipates revenues for…
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RVDA Partner to Host Warranty Reimbursement Webinar
A free webinar on warranty reimbursement will be hosted by the RV Dealers Association and presented by RVDA associate member,…
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Report: J.D. Power’s Year in Review
J.D. Power has released its year-end NADAguides Market Insights report, and it tells the story of an industry that had…
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Airstream, THOR Industries Release More eStream Details
Airstream revealed more details about its eStream Concept Travel Trailer – an all-electric concept that brings to life multiple innovations…
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RVWA Survey Shows Modest Improvement in Industry’s Female Representation
In a follow-up to a 2019 survey on women in the RV industry, the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) again enlisted…
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Haugen RV Group Adds Eighth Dealership to Portfolio
The Haugen RV Group has completed its acquisition of Middleton RV, the company announced Tuesday. The dealership now operates as…
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RVing in New England to Talk Campground Craziness
The explosion of interest in camping, RVs and the RV lifestyle shows no sign of slowing down, and that will…
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Elkhart, Ind., Area in Multi-Day Snow Event
Snow plows and trucks that disperse road treatment were prepped Tuesday in anticipation of 10 to 15 inches of snow…
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Advanced RV Rolls Through the Changes
RV popularity is showing no signs of slowing down, and as interest continues to skyrocket among millennial and Gen Z…
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Australian RV Maker Expanding and Adding Huge 3D Printer to Factory Floor
This Australian manufacturer uses 3D printing to make some of its components. As part of its facility expansion, the company…
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Black Book Report: Wholesale Values Decline for Second Straight Month
“For the second month in a row, the average wholesale auction prices of all the major RV market segments declined,”…
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REV Recreation Group Touts Most Successful Florida RV SuperShow
REV Recreation Group said it had its most successful Florida RV SuperShow ever. At the 22nd annual show, customers could…
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NTP-STAG Expo Buzzing on Final Day
The final day of this year’s NTP-STAG Expo opened with a focus on something all businesses could learn: how to…
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2021 Shipments Set All-Time Record
The monthly manufacturers survey by the RV Industry Association for December showed that total RV shipments ended 2021 with a…
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Blog: Is a Changing RV Market Good for the Camping Community?
The author runs OutdoorMiles.com, a website focused on RVing, camping and other aspects of outdoor recreation. In two years, the…
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Camping World Holdings Announces Increased Stock Repurchase Program
Camping World Holdings said that its Board of Directors has authorized an increase in its stock repurchase program after which…
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Podcast Live Tuesday: Paul Bambei of ARVC
A new episode of RV PRO’s podcast, In Tow with RV PRO, will go live this Tuesday and features Paul…
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Happe Touts Winnebago’s EV RV on CNBC
Michael Happe, president and CEO at Winnebago Industries, appeared on CNBC’s “Power Lunch” program this week to promote the company’s…
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How Electric RVs Might Change Road Tripping
This week at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, both Winnebago and THOR introduced the next generation of RVs: all-electric…
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Report: European RV Sales Set All-Time Record in 2021
Sales of new RVs in Europe rose 9.9 percent in 2021 – the most successful year in the history of…
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Ohio’s A-List Airstream Dealership
It started with burgers, then grew to include cars and trucks. Now, Mark Wahlberg is selling RVs. Of course, the…
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2022 Florida RV SuperShow Opens to New Record
The 2022 Florida RV SuperShow at the state fairgrounds in Tampa noted that day one saw more than 20,000 come…
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Winnebago e-RV Details Unveiled
Winnebago Industries unveiled details of its e-RV, the first all-electric, zero-emission motorhome concept from a major RV manufacturer. Being introduced…
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THOR, Tech Nexus Partnership Targets ‘What’s Next’ in RV Technology
THOR Industries has entered into a strategic partnership with TechNexus Venture Collaborative. The partnership will identify and engage an ecosystem…
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RVTI Kicks Off Recruitment at Florida RV SuperShow
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is kicking off its year of recruitment this week at the 2022 Florida RV SuperShow.…
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Blog: Protecting Yourself Against a Data Breach
It’s not only good business practice – It’s the law. Business owners are responsible for protecting their customers’ personal information.…
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Thor Motor Coach Gears Up for Florida SuperShow
Thor Motor Coach will be showcasing more than 75 motorhomes at the annual Florida RV SuperShow this week at the…
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Way Interglobal Heading for the Sunshine State
Way Interglobal, an RV equipment and furnishings supplier and manufacturer, said it is excited to be heading south this week…
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Input Sought for Dealer Survey on RV Manufacturing Quality
RV PRO’s third annual survey on RV manufacturing quality is wrapping up soon. The survey, comprised of 15 questions, asks…
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Spokane Show Reflects Continued High Interest in RVs
The National RV Show returned to Spokane, Wash., this year after cancelling due to COVID last year. Organizers said even…
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Connecticut News Outlet Details RV Retailer’s Latest Purchase
A local news outlet’s perspective on the latest RV Retailer acquisition. With the shell in place for a RV dealership,…
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THOR’s LEAP Program Continues to Educate Students on the RV Industry
This past fall, THOR Industries partnered with schools across Elkhart County, Ind., to educate more than 2,900 students in 5th…
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Canadian Associations Voice Vaccine Mandate Concerns for U.S. Truckers
The RV Dealers Association of Canada (RVDA of Canada) and the Canadian RV Association (CRVA) have joined together to express…
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Baird Survey: Dealer Optimism Wavers, Still Positive
The latest Baird survey showed dealer optimism on current market conditions wavered compared to last month’s findings but remains positive.…
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Survey Offers 10 Industry Statistics ‘Dealers Should Know’
Software company Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) unveiled survey findings that spotlight dealers’ expected challenges, technology interests and sales channel focuses…
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Semiconductor Shortage to Cause Climb in Auto Sales
U.S. auto sales will climb 3.4 percent this year to 15.4 million cars and trucks as semiconductor shortages continue to…
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LG Concept Vehicle Touted as ‘Futuristic RV on Steroids’
South Korean tech behemoth LG announced an autonomous, futuristic concept vehicle called ‘Vision Omnipod’ at CES 2022, which the company described as a “mobility concept…
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States Uncertain as Vaccine-or-Test Mandate Takes Effect
The first stage of the Biden administration’s vaccine-or-test mandate for employees at large companies began Monday. But without word yet…
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THOR Industries Releases Annual Sustainability Report
THOR Industries published its fourth annual sustainability report today, detailing the company’s environmental sustainability efforts for fiscal year 2021 across…
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Podcast Preview: Jesse Stopnitzky of Performance Brokerage Services
A new episode of RV PRO’s podcast, In Tow with RV PRO, will go live this Tuesday and features Jesse…
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Dealer Survey on RV Manufacturing Quality Launches This Week
RV PRO is launching its third annual survey on RV manufacturing quality this week, the week of Jan. 3. The…
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Kevin Phillips Scholarship Established for RVTI Training
A newly established Kevin Phillips Scholarship will provide scholarships to help cover the cost of RV technician training at the…
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RVDA Members Come Through with Donations to RV Learning Center
RV Dealers Association members are stepping up to support the Mike Molino RV Learning Center’s mission to foster professional development…
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Wholesale RV Values Decline Across the Board
Black Book’s most recent monthly report showed declining values of wholesale motorized and towable units. “For the first time in…
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Ford to Double F-150 Lightning Production
Ford Motor Co. will double annual production of the F-150 Lightning in Dearborn once again, the automaker said Tuesday. The…
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Colton RV Enters the Keystone State
Colton RV announced the acquisition of Pocono RV Sales and Service in Wind Gap, Pa., adding brands including Entegra and…
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Go RVing, Black Folks Camp Too Partner on Dealer Education Series
Go RVing has partnered with Earl Hunter Jr., founder of Black Folks Camp Too, on a new dealer education series…
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2022 Jacksonville RV MegaShow Set for Feb. 10-13
The 2022 Jacksonville RV MegaShow, hosted by Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) members in Northeast Florida, will take place Thursday, Feb. 10…
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RV and Marine Storage Company Signs Deal to Fund its Expansion
Recreational Realty LLC, an owner, operator and developer of specialized RV and marine storage facilities, announced a joint venture of…
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This World’s Most Expensive RV was Once Owned by Will Smith
The automobile section of the Hindustan Times recently featured this tricked-out RV formerly owned by the well-known Hollywood actor. This…
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2021: A Year for the Record Books
While many industries will happily slam the door on what was an uncertain year at best, the RV industry in…
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Business Insider: RV Purchase Trends Are Changing
RVing isn’t just for retirees anymore: Millennials and Gen Zers are making life on the road cool again. And this…
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Obit: Gaylord Rowe, Former Winnebago Dealer
Gaylord G. Rowe, 84, formerly of Ellenburg Depot, N.Y., and Ocala, Fla., passed away on Dec. 28. He was born…
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Lippert Volunteers Help Build Furniture
A handful of volunteers from Lippert’s Plant 85 used their assembly skills to support Bashor Children’s Home in Goshen, Ind.…
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Patrick Industries Partners Spread Holiday Cheer
Companies in the Elkhart, Ind., area that supply Patrick Industries teamed up to deliver hundreds of toys to Beacon Children’s…
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Industry Consultant Ellingson Joins ‘RVing in New England’
Long-time RV industry consultant Sandy Ellingson will be the guest on tonight’s edition of “RVing in New England.” Hosted by…
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RVIA Unveils ‘Best of 2021’ Story Lineup
As 2021 comes to a wrap, the RV Industry Association is revisiting the chapter in industry history that was respectfully…
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WordPress CEO Mounts SpaceX Satellite on His RV
Matt Mullenweg, the founder and CEO of WordPress and its parent firm, Automattic, recently touted his discovery of how to…
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CDC Cuts Isolation Time for Positive COVID Cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has cut the amount of time it recommends people should isolate after…
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NRVTA Appoints National Sales Manager to Boost Recruitment
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today announced Gerald Ewing has joined the staff as national sales manager. Ewing will…
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THOR Industries to Roll Out New Technology at January Tampa Show
THOR Industries announced the execution of a binding memorandum of understanding with Germany’s ZF Friedrichshafen AG, which outlines the parties’…
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Lippert’s CEO Ensures Santa Visits South Bend Nonprofit
During the holiday season, many companies are looking to give back – and such is the case for Lippert, whose…
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