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RVWA Debuts Top Awards Presentations at Education Symposium in October
From more than 60 nominations, the finalists for the inaugural RV Women’s Alliance’s Awards have been selected. One winner from…
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Tecnoform Selects West Michigan for North American Headquarters
Tecnoform USA, a recently formed subsidiary of Tecnoform S.p.A. Italy, a manufacturer of furnishings for RVs and boats, is opening…
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DRV Luxury Suites to Host Open House in Elkhart
Luxury RV brand DRV Luxury Suites will be unveiling new features, updated decor and a new bunkhouse floorplan at the…
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Digital Marketing Expert Coming to RVDA Con/Expo
Ron Wheeler, founder and principal of Wheeler Advertising, will lead dealers through a workshop designed to enhance their digital marketing performance…
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Webinar: EV RVs and the Impact on the RV Industry
On Thursday, Oct. 20, the RV Industry Association will host its first-ever “EV RVs and the Impact on the RV…
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RVTI Uses Hershey Show to Recruit
Thousands of consumers attended last week’s 53rd America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and the RV Technical Institute was…
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Economist: Supply Chains Easing But ‘Still a Major Problem’
Snarled supply chains were a massive aspect of pandemic-era disruptions globally, and ongoing issues may continue to wreak havoc in…
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Valley Screen introduces Roving Design Center
In what the company calls an effort to maximize time and streamline the design and prototype process, Valley Screen, a…
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A Portion of $40M in READI Grants Going to Boost Workforce Development in Elkhart Region
The South Bend – Elkhart Regional Development Authority awarded $40 million in Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) grant…
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FMCA Reports Strong Early Registration for its March 2023 Convention
FMCA’s 106th International Convention & RV Expo is set for March 15-18, 2023, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter…
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ARVC Says Record Number of Exhibitors Expected for OHCE 2022
The Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo – OHCE 2022 for short – is the annual outdoor industry event put on…
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This Class is Ladies Only
When women come together to learn and accomplish, the outcome becomes even larger than individual goals and dreams. Such is…
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RV Technical Institute Launches New Website
The RV Technical Institute has launched a new website redesign that it said provides an accessible and comprehensive source for…
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Dealers Invited to Participate in RV Dealership Transaction Study
The RV Dealers Association has partnered with several industry experts on a Dealership Transaction Awareness Study designed to assess how…
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Keystone RV Reports Strong Sales of its Cougar at Hershey Show
The Cougar came out strong at last week’s Hershey RV show, Keystone RV said, sweeping Camping World’s top honors for…
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Hershey RV Show Organizers Report Strong Attendance
The organizers of America’s Largest RV Show, held annually in Hershey, Pennsylvania, wrapped up their show Sunday at the Giants…
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NRVTA Promotes Staffer to New Digital Media Position
The National RV Training Academy today announced it promoted Garrett Syfrett to the newly created position of digital media manager.…
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Blog: Be Ready for Potholes in the Road
Things going well at your dealership? Good! Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point says those are the times when you…
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LKQ Corp. Announces New Leadership Appointments
LKQ Corp. announced the following leadership appointments, effective immediately: Varun Laroyia, executive vice president and chief financial officer, has been…
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Biden Announces First Round of Funding for National EV Charging Network
President Joe Biden last week announced the release of the first round of funding for a nationwide electric vehicle (EV)…
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Meyer Distributing Announces 2022 Q2 Sales Performance Award
Meyer Distributing announces its 2022 Second Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award. The company said the award recognizes sales account managers…
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Motor1: Meet the ‘Squaredrop’ Trailer
European automotive magazine Motor1.com always has its eye out for RVs that stray from the traditional and go off the beaten path…
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Cummins Bringing Electrified Meritor Powertrains to German Tradeshow
For the first time since finalizing its acquisition of Meritor last month, Cummins will showcase Meritor’s 17Xe ePowertrain, assembled with…
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How to Choose the Best Brake Controller
If you’re a dealership or repair shop selling and installing brake controllers, you’re aware this is a good news/bad news…
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RVTI Graduates Massachusetts Inmates
Inmates at the Worcester House of Correction in Massachusetts will leave jail with a marketable skill that is in high…
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Heartland Introduces New Solar Packages
Heartland RV is presenting a new line of solar packages available across RV models. SŌL – Powered By The Sun…
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Harvest Hosts Surpasses 200 Churches as Host Locations
Harvest Hosts, a membership program for RVers that gives them access to unique RV camping options, announced it has exceeded…
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Truma Brings New Service, Workshops to Hershey
Truma is attending America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania, bringing with it what it said is exciting news for…
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BAL RV Products Introduces Independent Suspension
BAL RV Products, a division of Norco Industries, announced the introduction of its new Independent Suspension Bridge Axle Mounting System…
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Rollick Launches Platform for Consumer RV Sales
Rollick, a customer engagement technology provider for the RV, marine and powersports industries, announced the launch of GoRollick Sell, a…
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Spartan RV Debuts New Tri-Pod Steering Wheel in Hershey
Spartan RV Chassis, a division of The Shyft Group, will display its new Tri-Pod Steering Wheel at the 2022 Hershey…
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Renogy Unveils Fully Integrated Smart Solar System
Renogy, makers of renewable solar energy products, announced the release of REGO, what the company is calling the first-ever fully…
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Winnebago Partners with Ironman Triathlete Champion Lionel Sanders
Winnebago announced today its partnership with Ironman triathlete champion Lionel Sanders. As part of the partnership, Sanders will use a…
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RVTI Hiring New Technician Trainer
The RV Technical Institute is looking for a new trainer, who would be responsible for instructing new RV technicians at…
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Patrick Industries Increases Care Camps Support
Patrick Industries has made a new major gift of support to Care Camps, a nonprofit that serves kids with cancer…
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Airstream Introduces Rangeline to Class B Lineup
Airstream announced the introduction of the all-new Rangeline Touring Coach – the latest addition to the brand’s lineup of Class…
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Winnebago Unveils Limited-Edition Models in Hershey
Winnebago is showcasing its latest product lineup at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania, this week. Among the nearly…
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RVDA Speaks Out Against Proposed FTC Rule
The national RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has filed comments highly critical of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed Motor Vehicle…
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National ARVC Announces Full Slate of Sessions and Speakers for OHCE2022
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) announced the schedule for what it calls the outdoor hospitality industry’s…
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August Consumer Prices Take Higher-Than-Expected Jump
Inflation rose more than expected in August even as prices moderated from four-decade highs reached earlier this year. The Consumer…
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America’s Largest RV Show Makes Time for Local-Area Students
The annual RV show put on by the Pennsylvania RV & Camping Association, which it has dubbed – and trademarked…
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Lance Camper Expands Partnership with Truma
Lance Camper Mfg., a REV Group company, announced the expansion of its agreement with key supplier Truma Corp., Europe-based supplier…
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BDC Professional to Teach Strategies at RV Dealers Con/Expo
Business development specialist Dom Zappia, appearing for the first time at this year’s RVDA Convention/Expo, will host an education workshop…
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Elkhart Mayor: City’s Economic Base is Diversifying
In a recent survey, The Wall Street Journal ranked Elkhart, Indiana, as the number one emerging market for housing. Put…
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Jan Kelly Featured on In Tow Podcast Tuesday
Dealership consultant Jan Kelly, founder and president of Kelly Enterprises, will share wisdom and expertise on the next edition of…
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Living Large with Airstream in Arizona
The news outlet Arizona Central recently picked up this story from another Arizona media outlet about the husband-and-wife ownership team…
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RVTI Offering Hybrid Training Option for Level 2 Courses
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) said it has introduced a hybrid training program for those who want to earn Level…
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NRVTA Releases 2023 Course Schedule
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today released its 2023 course schedule for its four approved programs that offer certification…
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Actor John Ratzenberger to Attend 2022 Elkhart Open House
Best known as Cliff Clavin on the hit sitcom “Cheers” and for voicing iconic characters in nearly every Pixar film,…
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RV Sales Drive REV Profits
REV said its overall net sales in the third quarter were $594.8 million, a slight increase over the $593.3 million…
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Hayes RV Sale Brokered by Performance Brokerage Services
Performance Brokerage Services announced the sale of Hayes RV Center from David Hayes and Andy Ellsworth. Hayes RV Center in…
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Colorado Teardrops Completes Prototypes of EV-Supportive Towables
Colorado Teardrops said it has completed Phase 1 of development of The Boulder, its new utility-patent pending teardrop camper trailer…
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Ray Posadas Named Winnebago’s VP of Investor Relations
Winnebago Industries has named Ray Posadas vice president, investor relations and market intelligence, effective immediately. Posadas succeeds Steve Stuber, who…
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Fontaine Trailer Partners with Rollick on Enterprise Lead Management Solutions
Rollick, a technology provider focused on the recreation and industrial markets, and Fontaine Trailer, the largest platform trailer manufacturer in…
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Continental Launches Full Line of OE Quality Oil, Fuel, Air and Cabin Filters
Continental, a supplier of systems, components and tires for all types of vehicles, as well as a provider of aftermarket…
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nuCamp Releases App Connecting its Camping Community
nuCamp has a free app geared toward further engaging its customers and cultivating connections within the nuCamp community, it said.…
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Survey: RV Owners Continue to Profit From RV Rental Boom
RVshare, an online company bringing RV owners and renters together, recently surveyed its RV owners and found that the demand…
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Spader Business Management Sold to NCM Associates
NCM Associates has acquired Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based Spader Business Management and its subsidiary, A World of Training, effective Aug.…
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Webinar this Wednesday: ITR Hosts Fall RoadSigns Forecast
This Wednesday, Sept. 7, the RV Industry Association will host a members-only webinar to review the upcoming Fall RV RoadSigns forecast and…
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Sales Process, Customer Trust Presentations at RVDA Con/Expo
Professional trainer Peter Chafetz of Protective Asset Protection will present an F&I workshop twice and a separate workshop designed to…
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Jason Lippert Makes TV Appearance
The independent television news channel Newsy recently featured an interview with Jason Lippert, CEO of Lippert Industries, on its Morning…
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NRVTA Expo Registration Opens to RV Inspectors, Technicians
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today announced registration for the 2022 Expo is open to all RV inspectors and…
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Caravan Salon Wraps Up with 235,000-Plus in Attendance
Caravan Salon wrapped up its 2022 gathering in Düsseldorf, Germany, concluded this weekend with more than 235,000 people from 72…
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RVIA President and CEO’s Holiday Message
Craig Kirby, president and CEO of the RV Industry Association, wrote this letter to membership in advance of the holiday…
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Kenect Founder Anderson to Host RVDA Workshop, Panel Discussion
Network television veteran and founder of Kenect, Graham Anderson, will lead a discussion panel and deliver a separate workshop at…
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Join RVWA in Supporting Habitat for Humanity
The RV Women’s Alliance is working with the local Habitat for Humanity organization in Elkhart, Indiana, and encouraging members across…
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Dometic Makes Splash at Forest River Owner’s Group Rally
Dometic participated in the annual Forest River Owner’s Group (FROG) International Rally held at the Elkhart (Indiana) County 4-H Fairgrounds…
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Fourth Generation of Ownership Takes Over at Grote
Grote Industries, entering its 121st year of operation, continues to be a family business now run by fourth-generation family members,…
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U.S. Payrolls Grew by 315,000 in August
The U.S. labor market grew as expected in August as more people entering the workforce pushed the unemployment rate higher…
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RV Shipments Projected at 498,800 for ’22, a 16.9% Drop from 2021
RV wholesale shipments are projected to reach 498,800 units by year-end 2022 and 419,000 units in 2023, according to the…
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Webinar: How to Submit Suggested Changes To RV-C Protocol
Coming up later in September the RV Industry Association will host a webinar on “RV-C Protocol.” RV-C is Recreation Vehicle-CAN,…
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Sunset Park RV and Pennsylvania Dealer Partner on Sweet Trailer Giveaway
Independent RV maker Sunset Park RV and Pennsylvania dealership Susquehanna RV, with two locations in the Keystone State, have launched…
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RVTAA Member Serves as RV Service Resource on JustAnswer
The RV Technician Association of America (RVTAA) today reported one of its members was approved to serve on the JustAnswer…
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Southern Utah Dealership Announces Major Expansion
Indy RV, which was founded by Larry Cox to serve the Hurricane/St George, Utah, markets more than 15 years ago,…
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RV Learning Center Seeks Spader Scholarship Applications
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center is pleased to begin accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship.…
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Meyer Distributing Partners with Trampoline Company
Meyer Distributing is partnering with Springfree Trampoline Co. and will begin offering the global company’s line of trampolines to its…
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F&I Compliance Training Courses Available from APCO Holdings
APCO Holdings, LLC’s EasyCare brand, a provider of F&I products for RV dealerships in the U.S., is partnering with the…
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RVing in New England: Tales of Innovation
The Facebook live show RVing in New England tonight features two sets of guests with remarkable stories of inspiration converted…
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Forbes: Will Smith, Kristen Bell and Other Celebrities Inspiring RV Wanderlust
Everyone wants to save up enough money to travel the world, or at least their countries, and see all the…
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Rollick Announces Technology Integration with eBay Motors
Rollick, a technology platform geared for the RV, marine and powersports markets, announced an integration with eBay Motors, a leading…
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Early Registration for 2022 RVDA Con/Expo Ends Thursday
This Thursday is the deadline for getting advance registration discount tickets for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, set for Nov.…
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Webinar: ITR Economics Hosts Fall RoadSigns Forecast
On Wednesday, Sept. 7, the RV Industry Association will host a members-only webinar to review the upcoming Fall RV RoadSigns…
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California Assesses Rules to Ban Gas-Powered Vehicles
Editor’s note: RVIA is keeping a close eye on legislation moving forward in California that would eventually impact every vehicle…
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Camping World Acquires Two Clear Creek RV Centers in Washington
Camping World Holdings is expanding its footprint in western Washington with the acquisition of the Clear Creek RV Center dealerships…
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RVWA Board of Directors Applications Now Being Accepted
The RV Women’s Alliance is currently seeking members to join its board of directors. The board is the governing body…
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Dometic Announces Improvements to Awning Business
Dometic said it has been working hard to overhaul the stocking, manufacturing and delivery practices surrounding its RV awnings, and…
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Way Interglobal Sets Ribbon Cutting Date
Way Interglobal has announced the ribbon cutting ceremony for its new headquarters will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5.…
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NRVTA Names Five Champion Award Winners at 2022 TRVA Convention
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) bestowed five Champion Awards Aug. 21 to people attending the Texas RV Association’s (TRVA)…
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Caravan Salon Reports a Big First Weekend
Caravan Salon 2022, which started this past weekend and will run for 10 days in Düsseldorf, Germany, reported 70,000 visitors…
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Lippert Names New Managing Director Caravanning EMEA
Lippert Components announced that Joerg Reithmeier has taken over the role of Managing Director Caravanning EMEA starting Aug. 1. Reithmeier…
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ASA Electronics and Watchdog Trailers Partner to Improve Dump Trailer Safety
ASA Electronics is partnering with Watchdog Trailers, a dump trailer manufacturer, to offer customers a safer towing and operating experience,…
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20 Group Leader Spader to Host RVDA Con/Expo Workshop on Doing Business Post-COVID
RV business instructor and 20 Group facilitator John Spader will offer a workshop as part of the dealer/GM track during…
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New Crosscamp Camper Van Becomes Latest Ultra-Versatile Electric RV
From New Atlas, an online magazine focused on technology, science and lifestyle topics. Crosscamp launched three years ago as a…
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Fed Chair Powell: Interest Rate Raises Not Yet Done
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday said the central bank’s job on lowering inflation is not done, suggesting that…
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RVIA Reports July Shipments Dropped Compared to July ’21
RV shipments dropped in July by a third compared with the same month a year ago, further illustrating an industry…
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Holiday Rambler Debuts Class A Gas Motorhome
Holiday Rambler has announced the Eclipse, a new Class A gas motorhome that has a bevy of sought-after features RVers…
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RVTI Uses Forest River Owner’s Rally for Recruitment Efforts
The RV Technical Institute attended a Forest River Owner’s Group rally at the Elkhart, Indiana, County Fairgrounds. The rally had…
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RVTI Announces September Classes
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is the gold standard when it comes to RV technician training, providing the only industry-backed…
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KOA Predicts 25M-Plus Campers for Labor Day
In its monthly report, Kampgrounds of America said it expects just more than 25 million households plan to camp over…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Climb as Volume Drops
As the industry continues to normalize after the craziness of the past couple of years, Eric Lawrence at Black Book found…
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