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Roadtrippers Launches ‘Voices from the Road’
Roadtrippers, a road trip planning tool, is launching “Voices from the Road.” The new storytelling project amplifies underrepresented voices in…
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COVID-19 One Year Later: Seemingly Overnight, Everything Changed
Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series regarding the impact COVID-19 had on the RV industry. Part…
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‘RVs Move America Week’ Canceled
In a statement issued on Thursday, RVIA said that, “After careful internal review, and discussion with our board of directors,…
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Presentation: The State of the RVWA Two Years In
On the eve of the RV Women’s Alliance‘s second anniversary, the volunteer leaders of the alliance will be providing an…
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THOR’s Martin Predicts a Continued Hot RV Market
THOR CEO Bob Martin told CNBC on Tuesday that he expects to see strong demand for recreational vehicles even after…
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Go RVing Study Details Changing RV Ownership Demographics and Trends
Go RVing commissioned a comprehensive study of RV owners that the organization said is the first of its kind in…
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THOR Posts Strongest Fiscal Q2 on Record
THOR Industries has reported net sales for the fiscal second quarter of $2.73 billion, an increase of 36 percent compared…
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Baird Dealer Sentiment Stays Strong in February
Dealers remain optimistic about current conditions, as well as in the three- to five-year time period, based upon a recent…
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RVshare Study Shows Travel Attitudes Favor RVs
RVshare, the peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, revealed findings from its new Travel Sentiment survey, gauging consumers’ plans and willingness to…
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Coming Tuesday: A New In Tow with RV PRO Episode
Tomorrow is the second Tuesday of the month and that means another episode of In Tow with RV PRO goes live.…
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In-Person Expo Impresses
Hosting a major trade show is a feat of coordination and planning in the best of times, but doubly so…
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RVIA President Points to Continued Industry Success
RVIA president Craig Kirby has been president and CEO of the RV Industry Association since the spring of 2019. He…
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LendingTree Study Sees Spike in RV Interest
Lending Tree recently analyzed internal data for people who had submitted query forms for purchasing RVs and found some interesting…
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Dealer Searches Surge on Go RVing Website
Go RVing has reported that in the first two months of 2021, its paid search function on its website generated…
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RVIA Seeks Members for its New Trade Advisory Panel
The RV Industry Association has introduced its new RV Trade Advisory Panel. The association said the panel is geared towards…
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Canadian RV Industry Mourns Loss of George Goodrick
The RV Dealers Association of Canada issued a statement Monday announcing the death of former RVDA of Canada Chairman, George…
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Former RVDA Chairman Jerry Greer Passes Away
The following was submitted to the RVDA by Rick Horsey, Parkview RV Center Former RVDA Chairman of the Board Jerry…
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Blog: RV Industry Growth Shows No Signs of Slowing
The recreation vehicle industry benefitted significantly from the shift in consumers’ travel behavior in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic caused many…
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RVIA CEO Pens Letter on State of RV Industry
The following was written by Craig Kirby, president and CEO of the RV Industry Association, and it was originally published…
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RV Fixed Operations Certification Week Starts Saturday
RV Fixed Operations Professional Certification Week begins this Saturday, March 6. It is sponsored by the Society of Certified RV…
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Boats and RVs: Parallel Paths, Parallel Challenges
Writing for the March 2021 issue of Soundings, Matt Gruhn, president of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, points…
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China Calls Biden’s U.S. Supply Chain Move Unrealistic
China dismissed efforts to shift U.S. supply chains toward alternative sources as unrealistic, hitting back hours after President Joe Biden…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Spring Approaches
“With the approach of spring and warmer weather in many parts of the country, we are beginning to see some…
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RVIA Members-Only Spring RoadSigns Webinar March 4
On Thursday, March 4, the RV Industry Association will host a members-only webinar to review the new Spring RV RoadSigns…
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RVWA Presentation on ‘No Fear Negotiation for Women’
This Friday, the RV Women’s Alliance will host its third program with John Tinghitella and Nicole Martin on the subject…
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RV/MH HOF Museum Fundraising Gaining Momentum
The $1.7 million capital campaign for the new 21,000-square-foot manufactured housing museum, being built at the RV/MH Hall of Fame…
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Exclusive: First-Timers RVing in Support of Therapy Dogs
Barely two months into what will be a year-long odyssey, traveling the country in their new-to-them RV, Sean and Christina…
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Winnebago Industries Foundation Supports Advanced Manufacturing in North Iowa
The Winnebago Industries Foundation is providing support to the John V. Hanson Career Center in Forest City, Iowa, an innovative…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Reach All Time Highs
“Although the values of used RVs sold at wholesale auctions had dipped in December, they rebounded in January and actually…
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Episode 9 of In Tow with RV PRO Out Tuesday
Tomorrow is the fourth Tuesday of the month and that means another episode of In Tow with RV PRO goes…
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RVIA Spotlight on Jen Sailor
Staff with the RV Industry Association wrote the following spotlight piece on Jen Sailor, the newest member of RVIA’s Board…
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Lisa Liegl Rees: Born for This
(The RV Industry Association has highlighted this story, originally published in RV.com, the consumer-focused RV magazine that was recently launched…
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Exclusive: Dealers Optimistic About 2021
RV dealers are overwhelmingly optimistic in their outlook for 2021. Positive dealer sentiment was a key takeaway from a survey…
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Report: Winnebago’s Necessary Evolution
CEO Michael Happe has turned around the RV giant by entering growing sectors – even acquiring a boat maker Winnebago…
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Episode 8 of In Tow with RV PRO Out Tuesday
Tomorrow is the second Tuesday of the month and that means another episode of In Tow with RV PRO goes…
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Report: 49K Jobs Gained in January but Market Still Under Stress
A recent report by MarketWatch has found that the U.S. regained 49,000 jobs in January and the unemployment rate fell…
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‘How Camping Saved My Life’ is NERVDA Guest Tonight
RVing in New England, the weekly Facebook live program hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association, tonight features Jessica…
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J.D. Power’s 2020 Review Reflects Health of the Industry
The RV and travel trailer industry benefited from the shift from air travel to road travel in 2020, according to…
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Can National Park Campgrounds Handle RV Sales Spike?
When the coronavirus pandemic struck the U.S. last year, Monique “Neeki” Smith knew from her training in emergency medical services…
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The Rise of Adventure-Ready Travel Trailers
Adventure-ready, lightweight travel trailers spent the past decade as an up-and-coming segment. Growing consumer interest in off-grid camping is helping…
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Exclusive: RVDA of Canada’s Hamm in 2021 RV/ MH Hall of Fame Class
When the 2021 class of the RV/ MH Hall of Fame is inducted this August in Elkhart, Ind., – everyone’s…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Dip with the Thermometer
“The values of used RVs sold at wholesale auctions declined a bit last month after a period of atypically strong…
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RV Shipments: Best-Ever December, Third-Best Year
The RV Industry Association‘s December 2020 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments finished the month with 40,382 units,…
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Lippert Promotes Smith to Group President, North America
Lippert has announced that Ryan Smith has been promoted to group president of the company’s North American OEM businesses. Previously,…
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Episode 7 of In Tow with RV PRO Out Tuesday
Tomorrow is the fourth Tuesday of the month, and that means another episode of In Tow with RV PRO goes…
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Q&A with ARVC President Paul Bambei
2020 was the year of RV travel and many of those who took to the road stayed in campgrounds.Woodall’s Campground…
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RV Industry Expert Chuck Marzahn Relaunches Virtual Dealer Groups
Chuck Marzahn, a veteran RV industry leader and business consultant, has announced his new venture: RV-VDG. RV-VDG, or Virtual Dealer…
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RV Tech is Third-Fastest Growing Job in U.S.
The following is a portion of a story first published in the Elkhart Truth by Rasmus S. Jorgensen, courtesy of…
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Lippert Components Unveils Rebranding
Lippert Components has announced a complete rebranding of its core businesses, including the new name: “Lippert.” The parent company will…
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Xtreme RV: Taking it to The Max
Wayde Stanger has added seven new staff positions and at least as many new hires at Xtreme RV in the…
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RV PRO Seeks Submissions for Best New Aftermarket Products of 2021
This coming March, RV PRO will take a closer look at some of the best new aftermarket products that came to market…
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Research Shows Value of Canadian RV Vacations
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada, the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) and Go RVing Canada have released…
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Q&A with Jeff Rutherford, New RVIA Chairman
The following Q&A was provided by the RV Industry Association with recently-elected Chairman of the Board, Jeff Rutherford. Last fall,…
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NHTSA Seeks Comment on Vehicle Cybersecurity Best Practices
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is seeking public comment on the draft Cybersecurity Best Practices for the…
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Blog: Door to Door Precautions
If your dealership is delivering vehicles to people at their homes, it’s time to think about the risk involved. Risk…
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Episode 6 of In Tow with RV PRO Drops Tuesday
This Tuesday is the second Tuesday of the month, meaning Episode 6 of the In Tow with RV Pro podcast…
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Forecast 2021: A Return to Normalcy?
Relief is in sight. Battered by the pandemic and scrambling to shore up finances, businesses can look forward to an…
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RVIA Statement on Change in Administration
The following report was put together by members of RVIA’s Government Affairs team and posted to its website Wednesday. What…
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Boat Sales Season ‘Ending on a High Note’
Boat registrations continued their momentum in November, a typically quiet month for sales, rising 8 percent year-to-date overall and more…
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RVIA Mourns the Passing of Ken Neal of Tiffin Motorhomes
Ken Neal worked at Tiffin Motorhomes but was a friend to many through his work with RVIA, and the Association…
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Founder and Co-CEO of Camco Dies at 81
Don Caine, the founder and co-CEO of Camco Manufacturing, passed away in Greensboro, N.C., recently at the age of 81,…
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Trader Interactive Acquires Statistical Surveys
What was originally described by one party as a “partnership” has evolved into an acquisition. Trader Interactive, a marketplace and…
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Oklahoma Dealership Updates Plans for New Location
Plans are proceeding for Oklahoma’s Floyd’s RV this winter to break ground on nearly 40 acres of frontage land in…
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Webinar: We’re spilling the beans …
How can I cut costs? How do I grow the business? How can I help my teams be more efficient?…
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Class of ’21 RV/MH HOF Inductees Announced
The board of directors of the RV/MH Heritage Foundation has announced inductees for the RV/MH Hall of Fame Class of…
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Blog: The Military Taught Me the Power of Positive, Singular Interactions
A few weeks ago, I was driving along a suburban street when a bicyclist turned onto the street, hit a…
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RV Industry in Elkhart Has Fourth-Best Year Ever
Even with the shutdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, it appears 2020 will go down as the…
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THOR’s Bob Martin Joins RVing in New England for Final Show of 2020
The president and CEO of THOR Industries, Bob Martin, will be the guest on tonight’s RVing in New England, the…
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2020’s Top News Story: The Shutdown Followed by the Boom
It’s rare that one single subject would factor into just about everybody’s year-end, biggest-stories-of-the-year list, regardless of the business or…
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THOR’s Bob Martin Joins RVing in New England for Final Show of 2020
The president and CEO of THOR Industries, Bob Martin, will be the guest on Wednesday’s RVing in New England, the…
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Outdoorsy Releases 2021 Travel Predictions
Last week, RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace Outdoorsy released its 2020 Travel Trends report, noting that 2020 has been…
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The Evolution of Manufacturing RVs in Germany
The following appeared on the website of Iowa-based Woodworking Network. Written by Martin Kohnle of North Carolina-based Lignum Consulting, the…
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2020’s Top 10 Features of the Year
Each year at this time RV PRO looks back at some of the biggest news and trend stories of the…
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Level 5 Announces $10K Prize to Inspire Donations to Care Camps
Hoping to inspire every RV, marine and powersports dealer across the U.S. and Canada to make a year-end charitable gift…
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Statistical Surveys Partners with Trader Interactive
Statistical Surveys has announced that as part of its efforts to improve its offerings through faster, more accurate and more…
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Remembering the Titans: Art Decio
Editor’s note: In 12 months’ time, two legends in the RV/MH industries, Arthur J. Decio and Thomas H. Corson, passed…
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RVIA Survey: Best November for Unit Shipments Ever
The RV Industry Association’s November 2020 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments finished the month with 42,513 units,…
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Congress Passes $900 Billion Stimulus Deal
The House and Senate passed a $900 billion coronavirus stimulus package on Monday night after Democratic and Republican leaders reached…
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Remembering the Titans: Tom Corson
Editor’s note: In 12 months’ time, two legends in the RV/MH industries, Arthur J. Decio and Thomas H. Corson, passed…
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Barletta Boats Founder Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalist
Bill Fenech, president and founder of Barletta Pontoon Boats, has been named a national award finalist for the Ernst &…
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RVIA Supports Biden’s Interior Pick
The RV Industry Association said it congratulates New Mexico Congresswoman Deb Haaland (D-NM-1) on her nomination by President-Elect Biden to…
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Letter from RVWA’s Susan Carpenter
The following is a letter from Susan Carpenter, president of the board of directors of the RV Women’s Alliance. What…
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RVIA’s Craig Kirby Chats with Aboutcamp BtoB
RV Industry Association President Craig Kirby recently sat down for an interview with Aboutcamp BtoB magazine, which covers the camping…
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Outdoorsy Releases 2020 Travel Trend Report
RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace Outdoorsy has released its 2020 Travel Trend report, recapping stats from its record year.…
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ORR Showcases LWCF Projects from Across the Outdoor Industry
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable has released the results of its industry-wide Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) collection survey and…
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RVIA Wraps Up a Most Unusual Year with Annual (Virtual) Meeting
As 2020 draws to a close, so does Garry Enyart’s two-year tenure as board chairman of the RV Industry Association.…
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RVWA Hosts Virtual Happy Hour
The RV Women’s Alliance is hosting a virtual happy hour this coming Thursday, Dec. 17. “As the year begins to…
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RVTI Online Courses Offer Certification Without Travel Hassles
Below is an excerpt from a recent article from the RVIA on the benefits of RVTI certification courses. Read the…
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RVshare Survey: RV Owners Seeing Success with Rental Market
RVshare has released findings from its inaugural RVshare Owner Report. The company said the report reflects how RV rentals emerged…
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New Boater Demand Uptick Persists
Below is an excerpt from Soundings Trade Only Today’s recent report “Boatloads of New Boaters.” Read the full article here.…
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New Mexico RV Shop Finds New Hire Through Unique Partnership
The lack of enough trained and qualified RV technicians to go around wasn’t caused by COVID-19, but with RV sales…
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Community: KOA Provides Additional $100K Year-End Donation to Care Camps
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) and its franchisees will contribute more than $900,000 to Care Camps this year, the children’s…
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Former RVIA Board Chairman Cuzzocrea Dies at 75
Dominic D. “Don” Cuzzocrea, a two-term elected board chairman of the RV Industry Association, has died at the age of…
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Former Coachmen Homes President Dies
Robert J. Morris Jr., formerly of Coachmen Homes, among many other successful business ventures, has died in Goshen, Ind., at…
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Blog: Winning the War with Retail Giants
You followed in the footsteps of your grandfather and your father and find yourself in the family business. Your role…
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Episode 5 of In Tow with RV PRO Goes Live Tuesday
Tomorrow is the second Tuesday of the month, which means Ep. 5 of the new podcast, In Tow with RV…
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Dealer Associations Give Their ‘State of the State’
As 2020 moves into the rearview mirror, RV PRO reached out to the executive directors of some of the country’s…
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RVshare Says Pandemic Will Continue Positively Affecting RV Travel in 2021
RV rental company RVshare has released its annual travel trends report for 2021, and it reveals some surprising results that…
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RVMH Heritage Foundation Board Votes Unanimously to Build MH Museum
The RV/MH Heritage Foundation passed a motion at its November board meeting to build a new $1.5 million dollar, 20,000-square-foot…
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Dealer/GM Workshops Remain Available Through RVDA Virtual Expo Platform
The National RV Dealers Association said that its Virtual Convention/Expo platform delivers a costeffective way to for dealers and general…
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