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RV Education 101 Expands Training Options
RV Education 101 has added a new RV buying course to its RV online training program at www.rvonlinetraining.com “We are…
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Webinar to Review the Top 10 OSHA Violations
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 11 a.m. ET on…
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RVT Releases New Search Engine and iOS App
RVT.com has announced the release of a new high-speed search engine that provides shoppers with RV search results in three…
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Go RVing Partners with Verde
Go RVing, the industry-leading vehicle-supported adventure platform, announces it will partner with Verde Brand Communications to support a range of public relations…
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Goshen RDC Funds New Manufacturing Program
Goshen Community Schools wants to reflect the industries around it with the paths it offers students, city redevelopment officials heard Tuesday. This…
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ITC Makes Aluminum Duties Permanent
On Dec. 7, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled in favor of the domestic aluminum industry by a unanimous 5-0 vote,…
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Community: Councilman Raising Funds for Motorhome Donation
A San Pablo, Calif., councilmember is trying to raise funds to purchase a motorhome for a family of six who…
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Joel Holland Updates NERVDA
Joel Holland, owner of Harvest Hosts, recently visited with New England RV Dealers Association’s podcast to update the Association on…
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China Cutting Tariffs
China has agreed to cut tariffs on U.S.-built cars and auto parts to 15 percent from the current 40 percent,…
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Pa. Tech Crushed by Motorhome
A mechanic died from his injuries after a motorhome fell on him at an auto body shop in Springfield Township,…
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Trade War Distracting, Says Canadian Finance Minister
Finance Minister Bill Morneau said the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute is distracting from talks aimed at solving the steel tariffs issue between…
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AutoSource Appoints New CEO
AutoSource has appointed Bradley J. Walsh as CEO effective Oct. 15. Walsh will be responsible for setting the strategic direction…
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Saundra Bryn Wins ARVC Chairman’s Award
For the second time in two years, Dr. Saundra Bryn has received the Chairman’s Award from the National Association of…
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Autonomous Vehicle Legislation Could Pass Soon
The American Vision for Safer Transportation Through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies (AV START Act), a bipartisan Senate bill that has…
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Labor Department: Drop in Unemployment Benefits
The number of Americans filing applications for jobless benefits fell less than expected last week while the four-week moving average…
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Moody’s: Buyout Firms Will Impact Downtown
The pool of private-equity-owned companies with weak credit ratings is swelling to an “alarming” level, posing an elevated risk of…
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November Marine Dealer Sentiment Reaches New Low
Long-term marine dealer sentiment reached a new low in November at 57, reflecting retailer unease over tariffs, inventory levels, the…
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President George H. W. Bush, a Legacy in America’s Great Outdoors
During ceremonies this week in the U.S. Capitol and at the Washington Cathedral, George H.W. Bush was honored for his…
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RV/MH Museum Adds Rare, Scale Model Camping Replicas Exhibit
The RV/MH Hall of Fame’s newest exhibit in the museum is a rare collection of one of the nation’s largest…
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Illinois-Based Steel Company Moving to Indiana
Alliance Steel, a manufacturer of flat-rolled steel supply and coil processing, finalized plans today to locate operations to Gary, Ind.,…
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2020 Silverado Features New ‘Bedstep’
The 2020 Silverado HD by Chevrolet will debut in February, and will include a new feature called the Bedstep for…
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Lippert Named Entrepreneur Award Finalist
Ernst & Young (EY) has announced that an independent panel of judges named Jason Lippert as a national finalist for the…
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WH Adviser Backtracks on Trump Tariff Tweet
Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that he could extend a 90-day truce in his trade war with China, while his top…
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Northern Indiana Personal Income Increased $32B
The South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership has reported that per capita personal income grew at a rate of nearly 5.4 percent between…
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Finance Minister Hopeful for Ratified USMCA
Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau says Canada takes seriously comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump about withdrawing from the…
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Despite USMCA, Tariffs Worry Marine Industry
The U.S. has struck an agreement with Canada and Mexico on a $1.2 trillion trade deal after months of negotiations,…
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Community: Dragonfly Energy, Battle Born Batteries Help Fire Evacuees
Dragonfly Energy and Battle Born Batteries has started a Go Fund Me campaign for a couple in Magalia, Calif., who…
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90-Day Truce Reached on Chinese Tariffs
The U.S. and China reached a 90-day ceasefire in a trade dispute that has rattled financial markets and threatened world…
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RVIA Analyzes New HUD Rule
The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently released a final rule which updates the definition of RV to definitively…
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Covercraft to Sponsor Fishing Professional
Covercraft has announced a title sponsorship of Major League Fishing professional angler Bradley Roy. A three-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier, the…
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Canadian PM Urges Tariff Removal at G-20
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday urged President Trump to remove steel and aluminum tariffs implemented by the U.S. earlier…
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Partners Outdoors Eye Summer 2019 Meeting
Partners Outdoors, a gathering of recreation community leaders from the private and public sectors, is planning its next special meeting…
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2,000 FEMA Trailers Slated for Fire Evacuees
As many as 2,000 trailers and manufactured homes will be headed to the Paradise, Calif., region to provide temporary housing for…
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Ken Hesser of Pettes & Hesser Dies at 73
The RV Dealers Association has informed its members that Ken Hesser, of Pettes & Hesser Insurance, died on Nov. 24.…
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China Tariff Deal ‘Unlikely,’ Says Trump
President Trump recently said the U.S. will likely impose new tariffs on China as he prepares to head to the…
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U.S. Honor Flag to Visit Grand Design RV
Editor’s Note: The following statement has been edited according to AP Style guidelines. The U.S. Honor Flag will be at…
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RV Shipments Projected to Decline in 2019
RV shipments will be down slightly in 2019, according to a new forecast prepared by longtime RV industry analyst, Richard…
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Trump Administration to Increase Tariffs by 25 Percent
President Trump said he plans to move forward with increasing tariff levels on Chinese products to 25 percent in January,…
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Jayco Picks RV Consumer Contest Winners
Jayco recently announced that Ava Snyder and Jaunita Reyes were selected as winners of the “Win a Trip to the RV…
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Top Industry Members Show Support of RVX
RV industry partners have come forward to show their support of RVX, the RV Industry Association recently announced. The RV…
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Embracing the Nomadic Lifestyle
A little more than a year ago, Tara Sage and her partner, Carl Oliver, made a fateful decision when they…
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Abandoned RV Garage Catches Fire
Firefighters from several different jurisdictions battled a large fire at an abandoned RV sales lot and repair building well into the…
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Marine Industry Sees Slight October Sales Decline
Boat registrations in October were up 1.1 percent year-over-year in the main powerboat categories, driven largely by aluminum fish and…
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RVIA Chairman Issues Message for 2019
Editor’s Note: This message from Garry Enyart, RV Industry Association Chairman, has been edited in accordance with AP Style guidelines.…
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Industry Groups Ask Trump to Lift Tariffs
Industry groups are renewing their push to convince President Donald Trump to lift his tariffs on Canadian and Mexican steel…
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National Park Service Close to Finding Director
The National Park Service is moving closer to welcoming a new director, according to the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR). The Senate Energy…
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RVIA’s Matt Wald to Resign, Plans to Travel
Matt Wald, the RV Industry Association’s vice president of strategic business initiatives, has announced his resignation, effective Jan. 17. Wald and…
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RV Associations Praise HUD Rule
In a newly finalized rule, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) redefines the RV exemption from manufactured…
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Panhandle to be Staging Area for FEMA Trailers
The Marianna municipal airport in Bay County, Fla., has been deemed the staging site for those FEMA trailers coming into…
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Auto Industry Still Hurt by Tariffs Despite USMCA
The U.S. International Trade Commission hearing on Thursday was intended to gather feedback on the economic impact of the proposed…
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RVDA Chairman Hands Out Service Awards
The 2018 RVDA Chairman of the Board Tim Wegge of Burlington RV Superstore in Sturtevant, Wis., presented the RVDA Chairman’s…
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Community: ARVC Raises $80,000 for Foundation
The ARVC Foundation recently raised $79,120 by the ARVC community in support of the ARVC Foundation’s educational mission and goal…
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ARVC Announces Park of the Year Awards
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) named this year’s best parks at the 2018 Outdoor Hospitality Conference…
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Flexsteel Partners with Financial Profiles
Flexsteel Industries recently announced that is has retained Financial Profiles as a strategic partner to oversee its investor relations program.…
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Skyline Champion Appoints Berman to Board
Skyline Champion Corp. has announced that Michael Berman has joined its board of directors, effective today. He also will serve…
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Community: LCI Completes 100,000 Hours of Community Service
Lippert Components, through Acts of Service, has collectively completed 100,000 hours of community service, the company announced. The company-wide initiative was…
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KOA Presents Record Number of Quality Awards
Kampgrounds of America recently awarded a record number of quality KOA President and KOA Founder Awards during its annual convention…
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RVIA Asks to Support New Legislation
Editor’s Note: The RV Industry Association has emailed its members the following notice to help in asking Congress to restore…
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Carolina Pines Reservations Open Early 2019
Carolina Pines, of Sun RV Resorts, has announced that reservations for its 53 cottages will open early 2019. Carolina Pines’…
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Trump Administration Pulls Back on New Tariffs
The Trump administration will hold off for now on imposing new tariffs on automobile imports as top officials weigh revisions…
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Trends: RVs and Campsites Rise in China
RV culture is catching on among drivers in China as the country is witnessing a booming tourism industry, industry insiders…
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Cummins Powers Women Program Wins Award
The New York Moves Magazine recently recognized the Cummins Powers Women program in its 2018 Power Women Awards. Mary Chandler, vice president of corporate…
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Businesses Concerned About Inflation
Rising costs, growing wages, trade wars and a deficit creeping toward $1 trillion are causing businesses and investors to become…
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LSI Awards Top-Performing Jellystone Parks
Leisure Systems Inc. (LSI) recently presented its annual awards to exemplary Jellystone Park Camp-Resort franchisees throughout the U.S. and Canada.…
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Price for U.S. Steel Increased by 11 Percent
Spurred by new trade tariffs, U.S. steel prices have increased by double-digit percentages this year while foreign steel prices dropped,…
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KOA CEO Pat Hittmeier Receives ARVC Pioneer Award
Kampgrounds of America Chairman and CEO Pat Hittmeier received the 2018 Pioneer Award on Thursday, Nov. 8, from the National…
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Final Duties on Chinese Aluminum Set
The U.S. Department of Commerce said Wednesday it would impose final antidumping and countervailing tariffs on Chinese common aluminum sheet…
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ORR Gears Up for Lame Duck Session
As the 115th Congress prepares to return for a short “lame duck session,” members of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable’s (ORR) government…
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Community: RV Advisor Offers Free Membership to Vets
RV Advisor, an online platform for RV enthusiasts, announced that, in honor of Veterans Day, on Nov. 11, it will…
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Leaders: Changes Needed to Keep Industry Thriving
LAS VEGAS – As dealers gathered Wednesday to change their leadership at the RV Dealers Association Convention/Expo at Paris Las…
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Hyland: Don’t Read Too Much into RV Slowdown
LAS VEGAS – Tim Hyland has seen his fair share of political turmoil and major market upheaval in his time…
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RVIA’s Post-Election Analysis
Results of the midterm elections were split with Republicans increasing their majority in the Senate while Democrats have taken control…
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Braun of Meyers Distributing Wins Senate Seat
Republican Mike Braun, CEO and owner of Meyer Distributing, has defeated incumbent Democrat Sen. Joe Donnelly in the race for U.S. Senate…
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Report: 3.6 Million Americans Quit Jobs in September
In September, 3.6 million Americans quit their jobs, just below the record high 3.65 million job quitters in August, according to…
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RV PRO to Recognize RVX Booths in New Awards Program
RV PRO has announced a new awards program recognizing the best exhibitor booths at RVX: The RV Experience, taking place March…
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Jellystone Third Quarter Sales Surge 19 Percent
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts recently reported that its 2018 sales continued to surge in the third quarter with another…
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CURT’s Echo Mobile Brake Wins Award
CURT recently won a Global Media Award this year at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas for its new…
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RV PRO Awards Micro Minnie Best of Show
Winnebago Towables has announced that the Winnebago Micro Minnie 2405RG fifth wheel won a Best of Show from RV PRO…
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New PRVCA Members Take Office
Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association’s (PRVCA) new officers and board members, elected at the annual meeting on Sept. 11 in…
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RVIA’s Trade Mission Highlights China Prospects
The RV Industry Association’s trade mission to China kicked off with strong international participation with more than 70 in attendance…
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Trade Deal with China May be Drafted Soon
President Donald Trump wants to reach an agreement on trade with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Group of 20…
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Zinke Investigated by Justice Department
The White House is growing increasingly concerned about allegations of misconduct against Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, according to two senior…
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Cummins Exec Elected to be RVIA Chairman
Cummins recently announced that Garry Enyart, director of Cummins mobile generator business, was elected to be chairman of the board…
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RV Specific Franchise Law Enacted in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has become the latest state to enact an RV specific franchise law, bringing the total number of states with…
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RVIA Shows Impact of Aluminum Duties
The RV Industry Association, along with other associations and businesses, testified this week at the International Trade Commission (ITC) final…
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RV Education 101 Releases RV Quality Publication
RV Education 101 has released a special edition PDF publication titled RV Quality Questioned. “I selected ‘RV quality’ as the…
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Hugelmeyer Details the RVX Dealer Toolkit
Editor’s Note: The following letter was sent out by RV Industry Association President Frank Hugelmeyer. Dear RV Industry Association Members:…
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Trends: Dealer Drops Chrysler, Focuses on RVs
A local car dealership will be undergoing a major change in the coming weeks. Jen Shelby, owner of Chrysler Dodge…
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GM ‘Troubled’ by Fuel-Efficiency Standards
General Motors said it favors an annual increase in fuel-efficiency standards based on “historic rates” rather than tough Obama-era rules…
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Level 5 Advertising Launches PIN-based Marketing
On Oct. 30, Level 5 Advertising recently launched its PIN-based marketing, which customizes a dealer’s website experience for each customer.…
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CalARVC to Undergo Leadership Transition
The California Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (CalARVC) recently announced that Debbie Sipe plans to resign from her positions…
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Timken Presents Rep Agency of the Year Awards
Timken Co., a global leader in bearings and mechanical power transmission products, recently recognized manufacturer’s sales representatives for their outstanding service…
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American Adventures RV Partners with Campground
Locally-owned and operated Wild Frontier Campground in Ocala, Fla., announced that it is under expansion. Currently the campground has 115…
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NMMA Approves Three-Year Strategic Plan
The National Marine Manufacturers Association approved a three-year strategic plan that will emphasize expanding its advocacy efforts, research, industry promotion…
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Longtime Missouri RVDA Director Scott Marrs Dies
J. Scott Marrs passed away late Friday night after a brief illness. He was the principal lobbyist and representative in…
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RV Tech Institute Curriculum Takes Shape
The RV Technical Institute recently held a marathon curriculum design session from Oct. 12-19. The organization completed the first draft…
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Members of Congress Call for Tariff Exclusions
The latest round of Chinese tariffs, commonly referred to as “List 3,” imposes tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports.…
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NERVDA Reports Two Members Are Victims of Check Fraud
The New England RV Dealers Association is reporting that two of its members have experienced incidents of check fraud associated…
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ARVC Seeks Donations for Hurricane-Damaged Campgrounds
In the chaotic aftermath of a hurricane, repairing the natural settings surrounding a campground can be daunting – but that’s…
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Encore RV Resorts Earn TripAdvisor Certificate
Encore and Thousand Trails RV resorts and campgrounds has announced that 72 of its properties received the 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of…
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