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OHI’s New Mission Statement Reaffirms Core Members
After hearing from members that there was concern OHI (Outdoor Hospitality Industry) was moving away from its core constituency –…
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Go RVing: Black History Month Visiting Sites for RVers
In recognition of Black History Month, Go RVing contributor Jeff Crider recently recommended locations around Memphis, Tennessee, that RVers can…
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Lance Camper’s New Trailer Strikes ‘Perfect Balance’
The following is a product spotlight from Auto Evolution. Ladies and gentlemen, take a nice long look at the images…
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Winnebago: 2024 RV Rebound ‘Far From Certain’
The following is a report from SeekingAlpha.com. Winnebago Industries (WGO) is weathering the post-pandemic storm with the stock price holding…
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RVIA Government Affairs Team Details 2024 Priorities
The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Government Affairs team shared its 2024 federal legislative priorities. Main goals for the year include:…
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RVDA Member Benefit Survey Deadline Extended
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) is extending its deadline to complete the Member Benefit Survey to Feb. 2. “Please complete…
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Spectrum News: How Interest Rates Are Impacting Boat, RV Sales
The following is report by Tyler O’Neill from Kentucky’s Spectrum News 1. Looking to buy a boat and RV? Now…
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The Times They Are A-Challenging
To improvise on a verse from a Bob Dylan song, “the times they are a-challenging.” For many businesses, these times…
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Denver’s Ultimate RV Show: RV Sales an ‘Economic Indicator’
The following is report from FOX31. There are many barometers in which to gauge an economy, but one you may…
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Dragonfly Energy Showcases Battle Born Video Playlist
Dragonfly Energy is showcasing rigs powered by its Battle Born Batteries in a video playlist covering numerous topics on YouTube.…
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Inflation Slows in December Amid Economic ‘Soft Landing’
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge cooled further last month even as the economy kept growing briskly, a trend sure to…
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What’s In Store for 2024: POV From 4 Industry Organizations
RVDA: Signs of Encouragement By Phil Ingrassia, president The RV industry spent much of the last 12 months in a…
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KOA Touts ‘Impressive’ YOY Growth, Campground Expansion
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced a year of significant expansion. The company secured 12 independent park conversions and eight new…
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Eclipse Tourism Could Help Repair Texas Town Roads
The following is report from FOX 59. Tourists looking for a good spot to view the April 8 eclipse are…
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ORR Launches Second Rural Economic Development Toolkit
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) released the second edition of its Rural Economic Development Toolkit on a webinar with more than 1,000…
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EXPLORE Act Passes With Unanimous Consent
The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act has passed the House Natural Resources Committee on Jan. 17 by…
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KOA Unveils ‘Unconventional’ Travel Trends Research
In a “refreshing twist” to year-end reports, Kampgrounds of America (KOA) shared a new Odds and Ends research report compiled of…
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Michigan Survey Shows Consumer Sentiment Surge, Inflation Outlook Dips
Consumers have grown more confident about the direction of the economy and inflation at onset of 2024, despite persistent worries…
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WSBT: Spotlight on MORryde’s Digital Manufacturing Process
The following is a video report from WBST 22. An RV manufacturer is using a new way to keep up…
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How to Avoid Burnout in the New Year
As we embark on the new year, some of us out there may have some doubts. The challenges that 2023…
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RV Learning Center Fixed Ops Workshop Set for NTP-STAG Expo
Dealership personnel from the across the country are headed to the NTP-STAG Expo in Kissimmee, Florida, next week, where RV fixed operations…
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Rollick Introduces New ‘Future of Buying’ Study
Rollick is introducing the findings of its new comprehensive study, “Future of Buying.” The extensive investigation delves into the behaviors…
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Sonny’s RV Calls Off Camping World Sale, Remains Local
The following is a report from Oil City News. Casper’s Sonny’s RV will remain family-owned after a potential sale to…
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November Shipments Increase by 2.8%
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s November 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Wholesale RV Values Decline Amid Colder Weather
“Motorhome values declined quite a bit last month, continuing an overall trend that first emerged in mid-2022. Towables were less volatile,…
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RV Lifestyle: Trends & Events in 2024
The following is a report from RV Lifestyle highlighting predicted trends and events that are likely to influence the RV…
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The Rights & Wrongs of Point-of-Purchase Displays
There are vendor displays that sell well – and then there are those that just look awful! Sometimes they do…
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Study Shows Family Savings From RV Travel
A new study conducted by an outside, independent firm has found that RV vacations cost much less than other types of vacation…
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Navigating Tricky Economic Terrain
Fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride. Like airline travelers bracing for expected turbulence, retailers are preparing for a…
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US Consumer Confidence Increases in December
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased in December to 110.7, up from a downwardly revised 101 in November. The Present Situation…
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Industry Leaders Push for RV-Friendly EV Charging Stations
As states decide how to spend unprecedented amounts of federal funds directed to the expansion of electric vehicle infrastructure, RV industry leaders…
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Video: Alliance RV Spotlights RV Ownership Experience
The following is from Alliance RV. Explore the core values and mission of Alliance Recreational Vehicles in this exclusive interview…
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San Bernardino RV Travel on the Rise
RVshare reported a rising trend for RV travel in San Bernardino, California. With its close proximity to scenic landscapes, outdoor adventure and…
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US Steel Acquired for $14B by Nippon Steel
U.S. Steel, the Pittsburgh steel producer that played a key role in the nation’s industrialization, is being acquired by Nippon…
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Winnebago Releases Fifth Corporate Responsibility Report
Winnebago Industries published its 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report highlighting the company’s progress efforts to “build a sustainable and equitable future.” “At Winnebago…
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RVIA Spotlights Winnebago’s Amber Holm
The following is a News & Insights profile from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Throughout her career, Amber Holm has…
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RV/MH Hall of Fame Reveals 2024 Inductees
This year’s RV/MH Hall of Fame inductee class was announced today, featuring well-known names in the RV and manufactured housing…
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New TV Show to Feature Louisiana RV Park Cabin Renovations
Servio Capital, a real estate development company, is producing a 5-season reality TV show series called “Cabin Wars: Flip It…
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Podcast Spotlights Coachmen Rep, Renting to Celebrities
When Coachmen RV manufacturer rep Greg Sirpilla’s father and uncle started a family gas station back in 1959, little did…
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Boreas Campers Goes Off-Grid With Western Flair
Off-road camping enthusiast Matt Reichel wanted something better than the camper offerings he found several years ago. So, he decided…
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Manufactured Housing Prices Outpace New Single-Family Homes
The following is a report from MSN.com. Though home prices have come down in some areas, they remain steep across…
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RVIA Annual Meeting: Cautious Yet Positive
The sentiment of Wednesday’s RV Industry Association (RVIA) Annual Meeting was realistic, but also hopeful. In the video presentation open…
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The Dyrt: A Third of Campers Now Camp in Winter
The Dyrt, an app for camping availability, photos and reviews, recently completed a survey of campers showing that nearly one-third (31.2%)…
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Indiana DNR Partners With Black Folks Camp Too
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Black Folks Camp Too (BFCT) today announced a partnership to launch the…
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Bill Introduced to Address GSP Limitations, Lauan Tariffs
Representatives Blake Moore and Suzan DelBene introduced the CNL Update Act of 2023 on Dec. 1 to modernize U.S. trade policy tools, benefit…
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RVIA Annual Meeting on Wednesday
The RV Industry Association (RVIA), a leading trade voice of the $140 billion dollar RV industry, will hold its Annual…
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Get Ready for the Next Market Shift
The market has shifted again. Rising interest rates, increased inventory, less maintenance work and more warranty work, longer delays in…
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RV Lifestyle: Real RVers Talk ‘Dream’ Destinations
The following is a report from RV Lifestyle derived from its recent Facebook survey. We asked, and our fellow RVers…
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EXPLORE Recreation Act Gains Strong Bipartisan Momentum
Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (EXPLORE) was introduced yesterday, Nov. 29, in the U.S. House of Representatives with strong bipartisan…
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Federal Office Launch to Strengthen Supply Chain
As part of the inaugural meeting of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, President Joe Biden and Secretary of…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Winter Arrives
Wholesale RV values have stayed mixed as winter settles in across North America. “Motorhomes continued their frustrating ‘one month up,…
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State Recreation Economy Rankings Show ‘Coast to Coast’ Growth
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) shared its annual ranking of state outdoor recreation economies according to new data from the U.S. Bureau…
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RVIA to Host Annual Meeting in December
The RV Industry Association (RVIA), a leading trade voice of the $140 billion dollar RV industry, will hold its Annual…
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Airstream Featured in Independent Documentary Film
The Airstream community is the topic of a recently released documentary that outlines the 92-year-old company’s history and founder Wally…
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Helpful Tips for Reducing Employee & Customer Turnover
As an RV dealer, you may find it difficult to come up with ideas that help you stand out from…
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REV Group Named 2024 ‘Military Friendly’ Employer
REV Group, manufacturer of specialty vehicles, has been named a 2024 “Bronze Military Friendly Employer” and “Military Friendly Spouse Employer”…
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THOR Unveils Electric RV Charging Station Concept
THOR Industries today unveiled 3D renderings of an electric vehicle (EV) charging station concept designed for eRVs, from small travel trailers…
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NE Florida Association Chapter Elects 2023-24 Board Officers
The Northeast Florida chapter of the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) has elected new board officers for fiscal year 2023-24.…
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CNBC: Spotlight on Startup’s Self-Propelled eRV
The $50 billion travel trailer industry is finally hitching up to the electric vehicle ecosystem. Legacy companies such as Winnebago…
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RV PRO December Issue Spotlights 40 Under 40 Winners
RV PRO’s final issue of 2023 is now available to read online, which highlights the 40 Under 40 Class of…
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Outdoor Rec Contributes Over $1 Trillion to US Economy
A new study released last Friday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) revealed the powerful economic impact of outdoor…
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Thanksgiving Gas Prices Steadily Lowering
With Thanksgiving fast approaching (and maybe the in-laws), the national average for a gallon of gas is steadily declining. Since…
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WSJ: What Retirement in a Boat, RV Looks Like in America
Editor’s Note: The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an illustrated article about nomadic retirees who open up about their finances…
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ORR Awards Colorado Town $10K Grant
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced that Monte Vista, Colorado, will receive a $10,000 award to grow its local economy…
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KOA Convention Hosts 800-Plus, Highlights Awards & Net Promoter Score
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) welcomed 376 campgrounds and 801 total attendees at its convention at South Point Convention Center…
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Go RVing, Jennifer Hudson Gift Vacation to Family Battling Cancer
After Californian parents-of-three Zak Salazar and his wife, Cori, both received a cancer diagnosis only months apart last spring, the…
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Latest Camper Trends Revealed in ‘Generational Report’
RMS North America, a provider of reservation and property management systems to the outdoor hospitality industry, has partnered again with OHI (formerly…
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Jayco Joins ‘RV Unplugged’ for Season Two
Jayco announced its continued partnership with “RV Unplugged” for the show’s much-anticipated second season. RV Unplugged is a reality show…
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Good Housekeeping Awards Two RV Companies
Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Family Travel Awards spotlighted two companies in the RV/camping industry: RVshare and Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts.…
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Fan Discussion Tonight on ‘RVing in New England’
The weekly Facebook Live show “RVing in New England,” co-hosted by Bob Zagami and John DiPietro, will feature a “fireside”…
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ORR Webinar to Reveal Economic Impact of Outdoor Rec
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) will release the latest economic impact report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) during…
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RVTI Manager Named to RV PRO’s 40 Under 40
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) spotlighted Justin Rickett, manager of the RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s Authorized Learning Partner program, for…
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Michael Happe Named Entrepreneur of the Year
Ernst & Young (EY) today announced that Michael Happe, president and CEO of Winnebago Industries, has been named the “Entrepreneur of the…
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RVshare Trends Report Finds ‘Monumental’ Travel Year Ahead
RVshare revealed findings from its 2024 Travel Trend Report, indicating a monumental year ahead for travel. Conducted by Wakefield Research and…
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What Is Your Dealership Worth?
Whenever a dealer is interested in selling his or her business, the most frequently asked question is, “What is my…
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Nova Scotia’s Bluenose RV Captures Canadian RVers
Named after the famous Nova Scotian sailing schooner known for never losing a race, Bluenose RV Centre anchors nearly 50…
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RVDA Spotlights New Board Chairman, 2024 Officers
Ryan Horsey of Parkview RV Center in Smyrna, Delaware, was named the 2024 chairman of the RV Dealers Association (RVDA)…
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Keystone RV Recognized With RVDA Dealer Award
Dealers gave Keystone RV’s Cougar, Montana and Montana High Country a continued vote of confidence at the RVDA Dealer Convention/Expo.…
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CrossRoads Brands Receive Quality Circle Award
CrossRoads RV Zinger and Volante travel trailer brands have once again been recognized by the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) as…
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Truma ‘Adopts’ Elkhart’s High Dive Park
Truma North America is the first corporate partner to support Indiana’s Elkhart Parks and Recreation Department and its new “Adopt-a-Park”…
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RV Rentals Rising in Vegas
RVshare reported a consistent rise in travelers renting RVs from Las Vegas. A location celebrated for its dazzling nightlife and around the…
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2023 Outdoor Hospitality Report Launched by ARVC
National ARVC released its highly anticipated 2023 Outdoor Hospitality Industry Benchmarking Report, an in-depth look at the current state of…
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ORR Touts Bolstered Recreation Workforce From BLM Investment
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) applauded the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) commitment to invest $9 million in bolstering recreation…
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Alliance RV Earns 2023 DSI Survey Award
Alliance RV has received the coveted Quality Circle Award from the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) in the organization’s 27th annual…
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THOR Industries Unveils Annual Sustainability Report
THOR Industries has published its sixth annual sustainability report detailing the company’s sustainability efforts for FY2023 across its global family…
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General Motors, UAW Reach Tentative Deal
Facing the loss of another $200 million this week to a lengthy strike, General Motors CEO Mary Barra wrapped up…
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Brown & Brown Named ‘Great Place To Work’, Best Workplace for Women
Brown & Brown, Inc. and its team of companies have been certified by Great Place To Work for the fifth…
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The Shyft Group Appoints New CEO, Reports Q3 Financials
The Shyft Group has appointed John Dunn its president and CEO, effective Oct. 26. Dunn, who previously served as president…
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RVIA Webinar to Spotlight Sustainability
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) will host its Sustainability 101 webinar for members on Oct. 30 to explore sustainability concepts,…
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Dicor Promotes Division President
Dicor Products, an Airxcel brand, announced the promotion of Marc Brunner from general manager to division president effective Nov. 1.…
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RVDA Workshop Spotlights Overlooked Benefits of Selling F&I
A pair of workshops offered by Shawn Moran, director of F&I RV training for BBDS, Brown & Brown Insurance, will…
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Next Week: Workplace Safety Seminar in Elkhart
Next Thursday, the RV Industry Association’s Workplace Safety Taskforce will host a half-day Workplace Safety Seminar at the Lerner Theatre…
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Grand Design to Enter the Motorized Market in ’24
For the first time in its 12-year history, Grand Design will be releasing a motorized RV, sometime late in fiscal…
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KPA Acquires Fellow Compliance Company
KPA, a provider of EHS (Environmental Health, and Safety) and Sales F&I (Sales, Finance, and Insurance) solutions for dealerships, has…
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Go RVing Maps Out ‘Path to Purchase’ Journey
Given the changes in RV buyer demographics that have been brought on by COVID-19, Go RVing reached out earlier this…
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Allison Transmission Honors Skills Competition Finalists
Allison Transmission said the winner of the Allison Guild Technician Skills Competition is Matt Kagarise from Penn Power Group. He…
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Toro Bravo Introduces New Overlander
Michigan-based Toro Bravo 4X4 has offered a first look at its NEW “work-play-explore” modular overlander, the Silver Spear. Described by…
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RVDA Con/Expo to Feature Cybercrime Workshop
Brad Stanek of The Stanek Group at Morgan Stanley will moderate a panel discussion at the upcoming RVDA Convention/Expo that…
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RVWA Honors Female Leaders at Symposium Award Ceremony
The heartfelt round of applause and standing ovation for Tracy Anglemeyer, RV Technical Institute’s director of recruitment, who was awarded…
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General RV, Jones Technical Institute Partner on RV Tech Training
General RV Center and Jones Technical Institute (also known as J-Tech), based in Jacksonville, Florida, have joined forces to train…
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