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Study: Millennials and Gen-Z Owners are Here to Stay
Go RVing earlier this year commissioned a comprehensive study of RV owners that the organization said was the first of…
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ARVC, Astra and ReserveAmerica.com Announce Partnership
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) announced that Astra has joined ARVC as a Signature Partner. Astra,…
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New In Tow with RV PRO Episode Coming Live Tuesday
This Tuesday, a new episode of In Tow with RV PRO will go live and this week’s guest is Frank…
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WhereSafe GPS Expands RV Affiliate Program
WhereSafe GPS set up a new RV affiliate who is very recognizable in RV circles, the company said. The new…
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More Organizations Cancel Open House Plans
In the wake of yesterday’s joint announcement by the industry’s two largest RV manufacturers – Forest River and THOR Industries…
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Lippert Completes Acquisition of Furrion
LCI Industries completed the previously announced acquisition of Furrion Holdings Limited, a distributor of appliances and other products to OEMs…
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REV Group’s Strong Earnings Driven Partially by RV Sales
Specialty vehicle manufacturer REV Group reported third quarter net sales of $593.3 million, compared to $582.2 million in the prior…
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Obituary: Eclipse RV Founder Dallen Trealoff has Died
Mark Baute wrote this obituary as a tribute to his old friend, Dallen Trealoff, founder of Eclipse RV. Dallen Trealoff…
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Lance Camper Details Solutions to Labor Shortage
Lancaster, Calif.-based Lance Camper has faced a problem common in the RV industry: the lack of qualified labor. In its…
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RV Learning Center Accepting Applications for 2022-23 Leadership Program
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center is now accepting applications for the 2022-23 Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship. This scholarship…
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Voting on RVIA Board Starts Today
Voting to fill five vacant seats on the RV Industry Association’s Board of Directors begins today. Nine candidates are in…
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Musk: Tesla Cybertruck Delay ‘Like a Glitch in the Matrix’
(Chris Teague of TechTrader updates Elon Musk’s Cybertruck, the Tesla vehicle that can be turned into an RV with the…
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Electric RV Concept Gets Range-Extending Rotary Engine
Founded in 2018, HotCars.com calls itself “the go-to site to keep up to date on everything in the automotive industry.”…
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60th Caravan Salon a Success
Event organizers and exhibitors are calling the recent 60th Caravan Salon a success. The 10-day show held in Dusseldorf, Germany,…
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RV Auxiliaries Promote Diversity, Inclusion and Volunteerism
RV industry professionals often discuss the need to work harder to appeal to more diverse audiences and prepare for the…
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Report: Fewer Jobs Added than Expected, Unemployment Rate Falls
The U.S. economy added back jobs at a far slower pace in August following an early-summer jump in employment, as…
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RV Shipments Projected to Reach 600,000 Units in 2022
RV wholesale shipments are projected to reach an all-time high in 2021 then continue to trend upward through 2022, according…
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RV Start-Up Encore to Unveil its New Product at Open House Week
Encore RV, a start-up RV manufacturer, said it plans to introduce its product during the upcoming Elkhart Open House later…
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2022 RVIA Board of Directors Election Begins Next Week
Voting in the election for the RV Industry Association Board of Directors begins in one week. The Board of Directors…
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Strategy Titan Reveals 2022 RV Market Forecast
Analytics and strategic consulting firm Strategy Titan released a new complimentary report, “US RV Retail 2022 Forecast.” The company said…
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White House Names Veteran Transportation Official to Help Break Port Logjams
The White House said Friday it has called on a veteran transportation official to serve as a new “envoy” to…
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Blog: How to Combat the 4 Biggest Challenges 2020 Will Leave Behind
RV manufacturers and sellers are still recovering from a number of blows over the past 18-plus months: changing buying behaviors…
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Report: Buy-Sell Activity Continues to Surge in Vehicle Market
Haig Partners, which primarily acts as a broker for M&A activity in the automobile dealership world but also conducts some…
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Go RVing Partners on ‘The Addams Family 2’ Sequel
Go RVing is teaming with Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) to promote “Addams Family 2”, available in-theaters and via at-home viewing…
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Selling Across Seasons, From RVs to Snowblowers
In the picturesque Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Canada, where winters can linger into spring and even hurricanes can leave…
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RV PRO Now Accepting ‘40 Under 40’ Submissions
Starting today, RV PRO is accepting nominations for this year’s “40 Under 40” class. RV PRO will accept nominations from all…
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ITR Economics Presents Fall RoadSigns Forecast Webinar
The RV Industry Association will host a members-only webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 8, to review the upcoming Fall RV RoadSigns…
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RVIA: New Monthly Shipment Records for Nine Straight Months
Results for the RV Industry Association’s July 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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Newmar President Matt Miller to Retire
Winnebago Industries announced the planned retirement of Matt Miller, president of Newmar Corp., effective Sept. 3. Miller started his career…
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Trader Interactive Partnership to Offer RV Inspections
Trader Interactive, a marketplace and dealer services provider for the lifestyle vehicle and commercial equipment industries, partnered with automotive inspection…
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KAR Acquires CARWAVE
KAR Auction Services acquired CARWAVE Holdings LLC. CARWAVE is an online dealer-to-dealer marketplace featuring certified mechanical inspections, buyer guarantees and…
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RVing in New England to Broadcast from Alliance RV Owner’s Rally
The weekly Facebook live program “RVing in New England” will broadcast live from the Alliance RV 2021 Owner’s Rally in…
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Forces Join to Develop Camper College for Women RVers
Three RV organizations are joining forces to develop “Camper College” for women who like to RV or someday hope to.…
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Texas RV Association Gathers for Annual Convention
More than 110 people representing many facets of the RV industry gathered this weekend at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines…
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‘40 Under 40’ Returns
RV PRO will continue its “40 Under 40” program in 2021, designed to recognize up-and-coming leaders under the age of…
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Tuesday: Ken Walters, President of Jayco, Featured on In Tow with RV PRO Podcast
Coming up Tuesday, the newest episode of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast will be going live. This week’s…
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Leave No Trace, Black Folks Camp Too Partner on Inclusivity Project
The Boulder, Colo.-based Leave No Trace Center is partnering with North Carolina-based Black Folks Camp Too on a project with…
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Special RVing in New England Episode Tonight Focused on Hurricanes
As Hurricane Henri heads for New England, the hosts of the Facebook Live broadcast RVing in New England, have decided…
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Q&A with Chris Andro, 2021 RVDA Chairman
When asked to talk about his RV industry journey, Chris Andro always starts with a story. He tells how, as…
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Lippert’s Marc Grimes Promoted to Senior VP of Product Strategy
Lippert promoted Marc Grimes to senior vice president of product strategy. In his new role, Grimes will provide support to…
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RV Technical Institute’s Industry-Led Program Adds Committees
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) recently added three industry-led committees that it said will help it maintain its status as…
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Study: Number of Labor Day Campers to Top Other Summer Holidays
The KOA Monthly Research Report – August Edition indicates that 28.5 million households across North America plan to camp over…
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Video: First Class of Incarcerated Students Graduate as RV Techs in Texas
The Texas Department of Corrections has released a video highlighting the first class of new RV technicians that has come…
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Solving the Campground Crunch
The following was written by Saskia Boogman of Kampgrounds of America, and published on RVIA’s website. Over the past several…
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Digital Era Media Launches Canadian RV Buy & Sell Marketplace
Digital Era Media, producers of MyDealers.ca and Canada’s most popular boat buying and selling website BoatDealers.ca, unveiled the latest addition…
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Elkhart County Council Passes Resolution for Distribution Warehouse
The following report is from a piece in The Elkhart Truth comes from Jordan Fouts. County officials signaled their intent…
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Video Blog: Attention to Your Insurance Can Boost Your Bottom Line
Everyone needs to have insurance. But as dealership expert Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point said, it’s what type of…
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RVWA Hosting Open House Panel Discussion
The RV Women’s Alliance invites members of the RV industry to attend its breakfast panel discussion planned for Elkhart Open…
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Blog: Mediocrity is a Magnet
A force is weakening team performance in the RV world. The force gradually numbs production, eroding business profits like rust…
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Limited Exhibit Space Available for RVDA Convention/Expo
The RV Dealers Association said that companies interested in exhibiting during the RV Dealers Convention/Expo, Nov. 8 – 12 at…
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Manufacturing Expert Advises Mid-Year Supply Chain Review
Manufacturing and supply chain expert, Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., advises manufacturers and distributors to take a…
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Tuesday: Bob Wheeler, Airstream CEO, Joins In Tow with RV PRO
This week’s podcast guest is Bob Wheeler, president and CEO of Airstream. He’ll talk about his company’s rich history dating…
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Candidates Announced for 2022 RVIA Board of Director Spots
Nominations are in for the RV Industry Association Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is the highest level authority…
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Newest RVDA Con/Expo Workshop Announced Will Target Young Executives
Author and business coach Mike Bensi will lead a special event for Young RV Executives during the 2021 RV Dealers…
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Video: RVIA’s Geraci Touts the RV Lifestyle
The Broadcast Retirement Network recently spoke with RV Industry Association‘s Director of PR and Communications, Monika Geraci, about trends in…
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Lippert Acquiring Furrion
Lippert is acquiring Furrion, a leading distributor of a large range of appliances and other products to OEMs and aftermarket…
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The Great American Outdoors Act: One Year Later
The following was issued Wednesday by the RV Industry Association on the one-year anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act…
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RVWA Seeks Help with Committees
The RV Women’s Alliance put the word out that it would like help filling out its committees. The nonprofit is…
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Dealer Registration Open for 2021 RV Dealers Con/Expo
Registration for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, set for Nov. 8 – 12 at Paris Las Vegas, is now open.…
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Go RVing Issues Annual Report
“If our crystal ball had shown us what 2020 would bring, we probably would not have launched two simultaneous agency…
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Trader Interactive CEO to Present at RVDA Con/Expo
Lori Stacy, CEO of Trader Interactive, will lead an educational session in the digital marketing track at the 2021 RV…
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Blog: OEMs Should Beware of the Costs of Cutting Corners on Solar
Demand for RVs continues to grow. While people may be more excited than ever to hit the road, they do…
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RVTI Turns its Focus Toward Recruitment
Following recent announcements about classes starting up and partnerships being formed, RV Technical Institute (RVTI) Executive Director Curt Hemmeler on…
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Tom Hanks Selling His Airstream Packed with Memories
Airstream trailers are as timeless as they are practical, comfortable and beautiful. A typical Airstream sees campgrounds and rural locations…
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Go RVing Now on TikTok
Go RVing is now on TikTok, the relatively new social media platform that exclusively hosts video content featuring short clips,…
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KOA July Survey Finds Number of Campers Continues to Climb
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) monthly research report reveals good news for the campground industry. According to research conducted in July,…
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ORR Applauds Outdoor Recreation Funds for Rural Communities
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable released the following statement regarding this week’s Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (link)…
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Report: The Reopening Continues
A key measure of consumer confidence soared in June, as the U.S. economy added a robust 850,000 jobs and the…
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Analysis: RV Market Continues its Strong Performance
Global market analysis firm J.D. Power has released its annual mid-year report as it pertains to the RV industry. “Summer…
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REV Group New Partnership Continues Push to Improve Supply Chain Efficiencies
Milwaukee’s REV Group announced a multi-year agreement with Consus Global, a global procurement solutions integrator and services provider. The partnership…
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RVIA Standards Inspection Program Plays Vital Role in Manufacturing Process
The following is from the RV Industry Association, reporting on the semi-annual meeting held by the organization’s standards inspection program.…
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Winnebago Industries to Acquire Pontoon Boat Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Barletta Pontoon Boats, which it calls the industry’s…
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Foam Shortage Affects RV, Other Industries
Another product shortage is proving to be a literal pain in the backside for consumers, and this one is affecting…
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Special In Tow with RV PRO Episode Coming Tuesday
On Tuesday, RV PRO will present a special edition of its In Tow with RV PRO podcast, in conjunction with…
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Celebrating the RV Industry’s Military Veterans
Editor’s note: Due to a mistake by RV PRO, the listing below for Shahn Dilks with KING was inadvertently left…
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Research Confirms Canadians Eager to Camp as COVID Restrictions Ease
A new report from Kampgrounds of America (KOA) reveals that, as COVID-19 restrictions ease, Canadian campers are ready and eager…
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RVIA Adds Web Page Highlighting Industry Accomplishments
The RV Industry Association has launched a new page on RVIA.org highlighting the existing sustainability, diversity, safety and community activities…
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RV PRO Announces New Managing Editor
RV PRO is proud to announce Jordan Benschop has joined the publication as its new managing editor. Benschop started in…
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Leigh Tiffin Named President of Tiffin Motorhomes
The Tiffin Group, owner of luxury RV makers Tiffin Motorhomes and Vanleigh RV, announced Leigh Tiffin, grandson of founder Bob…
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NRVTA Dedicates New Building to RV Inspector Training
A new classroom being built on the National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) campus will be dedicated to advanced RV inspection…
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New Podcast Featuring Dave Kelly of FRVTA Goes Live Tuesday
Tomorrow is the second Tuesday of the month, and that means a new episode of In Tow with RV Pro…
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Freightliner Custom Chassis CEO Jeff Sather On Staying ‘Humble And Hungry’
The following was produced by RV Industry Association staff for its newsletter. Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) President and CEO…
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2021 Fall Detroit RV & Camping Show Cancelled
The Michigan Association of RVs and Campgrounds announced Wednesday that the 2021 FallDetroit RV & Camping Show, scheduled for Sept.…
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Baird Survey: Dealer Outlook Still Positive
A recent survey finds RV dealers remain optimistic about current conditions, as well as for the three- to five-year time…
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Preparations Underway for Upcoming Board of Directors Election
The RV Industry Association Governance Committee has begun the process of recruiting candidates and establishing the slate for this year’s…
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Momentum Propels Grand Design Forward
When president and CEO Don Clark co-founded Grand Design RV nearly 10 years ago with brothers Ron and Bill Fenech,…
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RVWA Presenting First Workshop of New Educational Series
The RV Women’s Association’s Education Committee is holding the first of its new educational workshop series next Wednesday, July 7,…
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CEO: July 4 RV Bookings Bigger Than Memorial Day
Jon Gray, CEO of RV rental facilitator RVshare, sat down this week with Yahoo Finance to break down the outlook…
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Wholesale RV Values Climb to New Records
“The values of used RVs sold at wholesale auctions rose across the board once again last month. Consumer demand continues…
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Blog: Service Customers Always Have Three Questions.
From the service customer’s point of view, there are always three things you want to know. It’s not hard to…
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RVIA Profiles Don Clark
The RV Industry Association published the following profile of Don Clark, the co-founder of Grand Design RV and an industry…
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NRVTA Hires Student Concierge
With more than 100 students taking training at the Texas-based National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) at any given time, the…
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Motor1.com Shines a Spotlight on the Chausson X550
European automotive magazine Motor1.com recently reviewed the new Chausson X550, and writer Christopher Smith called it the “smallest full-featured RV…
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Report: Seventh Straight Record-Breaking Month for RV Shipments
Results for the RV Industry Association’s May 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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Winnebago’s Michael Happe on Fox Business Channel
On Wednesday, Winnebago announced a record quarter in terms of revenue – $960.7 million during Q3 of fiscal 2021. Income…
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Exclusive: New Wells Fargo CDF Leader Optimistic on RV Outlook
Lending capital for RV retailers and consumers remains readily available and current economic indicators continue to trend positive. That’s the…
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nuCamp’s Annual Teardrop Rally Returns
More than 200 teardrop trailers gathered in Sugarcreek, Ohio, last week as part of the fifth annual uCamp Teardrop Rally.…
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Indiana Gov. Speaking at RV/MH Hall of Fame Ceremony
The following announcement came late Monday from the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Ind. “The RV/MH Hall of Fame…
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2020 RV Industry Profile Now Available
The RV Industry Association’s 2020 RV Industry Profile has been released. The annual report provides a detailed look at RV…
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NRVTA to Expand Texas Training Facility
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) has announced it is expanding its facility in response to increased demand for training…
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