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Way Interglobal Opens Massive New Headquarters
Way Interglobal, an industry leader in RV appliances, power solutions, electronics and furnishings, cut the ribbon on its new global…
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AEONrv Ships First Production Unit and Raises $1M-Plus
A year after announcing its intentions to the world, AEONrv (pronounced “Ā-On”), manufacturer of what it calls the first true…
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RVWA Leader of Tomorrow Award Finalists Named
The RV Women’s Alliance is presenting its first-ever Leader of Tomorrow Award during next week’s inaugural Educational Symposium. The RV…
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American Technology Components Introduces Command Center
Electronics and components engineering firm and manufacturer American Technology Components recently released its latest smart RV command center, Easytec, for…
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Go RVing Presenting Path to Purchase Report at RVDA Con/Expo
As part of its mission to promote the RV lifestyle far and wide, the Go RVing team will be presenting…
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MB Quart Q Speakers Introduced
New MB Quart Q Speakers are German-built and unleash higher quality sound in every aspect and detail of listening, according…
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Analyst: Supply Chains Still Hampering Automakers
Supply chain issues have hampered the auto industry since the beginning of the pandemic, and analysts following the industry say…
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USWC Presents Three New Offerings for the Fall
F&I company United States Warranty Corporation (USWC) is launching three enhancements for its dealer partners this fall: an updated Powersports…
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Cerence to Partner with WFCO to Deliver AI Technology to RVers
Technology company Cerence announced a new partnership with WFCO Electronics to create a first-of-its kind digital cabin experience for RVs…
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KING Unveils New Roof-Mounted Automatic Satellite Antenna
KING debuted its most recent innovation in antennas at Open House Week in Elkhart, Indiana. The company said its new…
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Money’s Calling, Do You Know How to Answer?
Every time the phone rings, it’s money calling. The phone serves as the bridge between your RV dealership and your…
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Exclusive: Black Folks Camp Too Signs First State RV Association as Partner
North Carolina-based Black Folks Camp Too (BFCT), a company that strives to connect the outdoor industry to what it says…
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Bank of the West is Bronze Sponsor for RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that Bank of the West will return as a bronze sponsor for the 2022…
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Zubie Allows Outdoorsy Users to Monitor Rented Rigs
Zubie, a connected vehicle and telematics provider, which uses software as a service (SaaS) as a platform, announced a new…
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Life Cube and Xponent to Partner on Expanding Use of Solar Power
Xponent Power, manufacturer of retractable solar systems and creator of the Xpanse solar awning for RVs, and Life Cube Inc.,…
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Sobel University Relaunches New Hire Training Program
Sobel University has announced the release of the third edition of their New Hire Training Program. The university said the…
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Staffing Issues Among Topics for Breakout Sessions at OHCE2022
Staffing challenges will be among the many issues addressed during various breakout sessions at the National ARVC’s OHCE2022 (Outdoor Hospitality…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Decline As Economic Outlook Weakens
A trend toward more “normalization” in pricing continues, according to this recent report. “The average sales prices for motor homes…
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RV Women’s Alliance Announce ‘Champion of Women’ Award Finalists
During their inaugural Educational Symposium, the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) will present the first-ever Champion of Women Award to a…
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‘The Value of Video’ is Topic of RVDA Con/Expo Workshop
Erin Ruane has more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience and is currently the vice president of marketing…
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Why Shortages Remain Common 2½ Years Into the Pandemic
Fox 31 of Denver picked up this wire story authored by a part-time faculty member at a local university and…
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Airstream Earns Award for eStream Concept
Airstream has again been recognized for design excellence in the Red Dot Product Design competition. This year, the Red Dot…
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Outdoor Hospitality Expo to Talk Increasing Revenue
The National ARVC’s upcoming Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE2022) unveiled featured speakers and discussions aimed at helping RV park…
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THOR Reports Record Q4 and Fiscal 2022 Earnings
THOR Industries, the world’s largest RV manufacturer, reported a record $16.3 billion in net sales in fiscal 2022, which ended…
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Storyteller Overland Names Chief Technology Officer
Storyteller Overland, a manufacturer of Class B and adventure vehicles, has named Tyler Duke as its new chief technology officer.…
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RVDA, Performance Brokerage Services Partner on Dealer Survey
The RV Dealers Association has teamed up with Performance Brokerage Services, the Stanek Group of Morgan Stanley and Somerset CPAs…
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Supplier Show Draws Healthy Turnout
The 2022 Supplier Show returned along with Open House Week in Elkhart, Indiana, this week, and once again is headquartered…
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Lippert to Acquire Rights to Resonado Performance Audio Technology
LCI Industries announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, has entered into a license agreement to acquire exclusive rights…
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Ember Recreational Vehicles Launches Touring Edition
During opening day of its second annual product Expo, Ember Recreational Vehicles unveiled its new luxury light weight laminated travel…
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Suburban Ramps Up Capacity on New Tankless Water Heaters
Suburban, an Airxcel brand, announced that it has increased the production capacity of its recently released ST42 and ST60 tankless,…
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ASA and MAXX-D Partner on Software
ASA Electronics has partnered with trailer manufacturer MAXX-D Trailers to offer its customers access to ASA’s iN·Command Control Systems. MAXX-D…
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RVIA: Monthly Shipments Continue Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The RV Industry Association reported that its August survey of manufacturers revealed that total RV shipments were 33,783, a decrease…
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Field Notes Day 1: Live From Open House
Day 1 at Open House in Elkhart, Indiana, started off rainy and cloudy and gave way to sun and wind.…
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Elkhart Truth Welcomes Open House Week Back with Front Page Treatment
The following is from a front page story Monday in the Elkhart Truth, welcoming dealers and suppliers back into town…
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Brinkley RV Announces Bill Fenech as Co-Owner
Yahoo News reports that Brinkley RV has added an additional owner to its lineup of top industry executives. Bill Fenech,…
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Ember Expands Sales Team
Ember Recreational Vehicles has added three regional sales managers to its sales team, the company announced. Zach Dyas began his…
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Heartland Debuts New Exclusive Air Fryer Ranges from Suburban
In partnership with Suburban, an Airxcel brand, Heartland RV is rolling out an exclusive line of the industry’s first air…
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Coming Tuesday: In Tow Podcast Featuring Eric Lawrence of Black Book
This Tuesday is the fourth of the month and that means a new In Tow with RV PRO podcast goes…
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Kunes Country Destination RV Acquires Two Fathead’s Dealerships
Wisconsin dealerships Country Campers and Fathead’s Rapids RV were sold to Delavan, Wisconsin-based Kunes Country Destination RV. Buy-sell advisor RV…
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Canada’s Traveland Acquires Oak Centre RV Mall
Canada’s Traveland RV, a family owned RV dealer with six locations in British Columbia, Alberta and Sakatchewan, has bought Oak…
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East to West to Debut New LE Series for Della Terra and Alta Lines
East to West RV, a division of Forest River, will be introducing a new value-added series it calls LE next…
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Soaring Eagle Set to Launch at Open House
Indiana-based Soaring Eagle Campers, a manufacturer of all-aluminum, lightweight truck campers designed for the minimalist and outdoorsman market, will make…
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GE Appliances to Introduce Two New RV Product Lines During Open House
GE Appliances, a Haier company, said it will unveil new product offerings during Open House Week in Elkhart, Indiana, next…
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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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