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Keystone Begins Production of Arcadia Super Lite
Keystone RV is introducing a super light product line of its Acadia brand, marking phase two of the rollout of…
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General RV Center Named ‘Fast 50’ by Crain’s Detroit
General RV Center, based in Wixom, Michigan, was recognized as the 12th fastest-growing business in Michigan by Crain’s Detroit. The…
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RVIA Analysis: Inflation Reduction Act
The legislative watchdogs at the RV Industry Association have been keeping an eye on the Inflation Reduction Act as it…
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Weekly Jobless Claims Dip
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week and data for the prior period was…
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Rollick Ranks No. 136 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 List
Inc. Magazine has revealed that Rollick Inc., which calls itself a “relationship technology provider” for the RV, marine and powersports…
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RV Retailer Names Three New Top Company Officials
Dealership group RV Retailer announced the appointments of a new chief financial officer, chief information officer and chief leadership coach…
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Maxxsonics Partners with Merifield Co.
Maxxsonics said it will add depth and experience to their marine business by partnering with The Merifield Co. Bringing 90-plus…
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Move It! Michiana Hosts Walk/Run to Benefit Local Children’s Home
Move It! Michiana, an Elkhart, Indiana-based committee focused on empowering people to love and care for each other through community…
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Cummins Expresses Support for Biden-Signed Bill
Cummins Inc. leaders say the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law this week by President Biden will play an important…
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Kloska Adds Keystone Outback to His Portfolio
Over the past two years, Keystone RV Product Manager Jeff Kloska was responsible for the company’s original Sprinter fifth wheel…
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Harvest Hosts No. 70 on Inc.’s Fastest-Growing Companies List
Inc. this week revealed its annual Inc. 5000 list, a ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Harvest Hosts…
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ASA Electronics Partners with Keystone Toy Hauler
ASA Electronics has partnered with Raptor, a Keystone RV brand of toy haulers, to offer customer assistance with its Tire…
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Truma North America to Sponsor 25th Annual EnviroFest
Truma North America is continuing its commitment to the environment and the Elkhart, Indiana, community as a proud sponsor of…
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EcoFlow Launches Modular Power Solutions for RVs
EcoFlow, a portable power and renewable energy solutions company, has launched EcoFlow Power Kits for RVs and tiny houses in…
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Outdoorsy Reports Slight Uptick in its Net Bookings for Labor Day
Outdoorsy, a global online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, reports that its net bookings for the upcoming Labor Day…
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Converted Double-Decker Houses Family of Eight
European automotive magazine Motor1.com has an eye for the odd, especially when it comes to RVs. Here, a Brady Bunch-size family finds…
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RVIA State Team Attends U.S. Policymakers Convention
The RV Industry Association’s state government affairs team spent this week at the National Conference of State Legislatures’ 2021 Legislative…
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Renogy Launches Remote Monitoring System
Ontario, California-based Renogy, which makes renewable solar energy products, has announced the release of Renogy One, which it said is…
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Investment Strategist Bringing Global Market Insights to RVDA Con/Expo
Investment strategist John Augustine will review the changing nature of global markets as part of the dealer/GM track during the 2022…
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Lippert Celebrates Missouri Expansion
(Editor’s note: The following announcement was put out by the Springfield, Missouri, Chamber of Commerce, located in the southeast part…
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RV Repairman-by-Phone Makes Six Digits
Randall Gibbons has worked many jobs. He’s been a motorcycle and RV repairman, real estate agent, caretaker and book salesman.…
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Wilkins RV Hosts Grand Opening for its Camper’s Village
Bath, New York-based Wilkins RV has announced the grand opening of Camper’s Village at its Fulton location. Camper’s Village is…
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Genesis Products Acquires Countertop Division of Native Hardwoods
Elkhart, Indiana-based Genesis Products has acquired the Solid Surface division of Native Hardwoods, a manufacturer of hardwood and solid surface…
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TCF Inventory Finance Returns as Silver Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association announced that TCF Inventory Finance will return as silver partner for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo,…
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Inflation Moderates in July but Remains Elevated
Inflation eased slightly last month but held near its highest level in four decades even as gas prices fell and…
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Jayco Hands Out Annual Dealer Awards
Jayco recently held its Dealer Homecoming event at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, and the theme this year…
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Heartland Expands Service and Quality Campus
Heartland RV has recently expanded its service and quality campus to 212,000 square feet with the addition of a new…
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Bowlus Volterra Touted as First Electric Production RV
Luxury RV maker Bowlus has announced what it said is the world’s first production, all-electric RV: the Volterra luxury travel…
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Horizon’s Earnings Hurt by Lack of Expected Seasonal Demand
Despite a negative quarter, Horizon Global’s CEO said his company remains laser-focused on boosting sales and cutting costs. The company…
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Ep. 42 – Blending Tradition with A New Way
Ashley Bontrager Lehman is the granddaughter of the founders of Jayco but she’s making her own mark on the industry…
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Ember’s Founder and CEO is Podcast Guest
RV Founder and CEO Ashley Bontrager Lehman will be the guest on this week’s In Tow with RV PRO podcast.…
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RVDA of Canada Announces Partnership with DriveOn Protection
The RV Dealers Association of Canada announced that it has formed a new endorsement partnership with DriveOn Protection for PermaSeal…
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Cavco Industries Reports Record Net Revenue and Income Totals
Cavco Industries said it had net revenue of $588 million and net income of $60 million in the recent quarter,…
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nuCamp Hosts Annual Teardrop Rally
Sugarcreek, Ohio-based nuCamp said more than 300 teardrop trailers descended on its home community recently for the sixth annual uCamp…
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Dometic Continues NAARVA Support with 2022 National Rally Sponsorship
Dometic has announced its sponsorship of the National African American RVers Association’s annual National Camp Rally, set for Aug. 7-14…
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Running Out of Room in the ‘RV Capital of the World’
Steven Clark, general manager of R. Yoder Construction in Nappanee, Indiana, says that at this point, he’d welcome a little…
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Lazydays’ Income, Revenue Up in Q2
Two weeks after issuing its preliminary quarterly earnings, Lazydays Holdings said Thursday its net income and revenue both went up…
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Camping World Changing Name of Idaho’s Nelsons RV
Several years after entering the Boise, Idaho, market, Camping World has decided on a name change for one of its…
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Barletta President Bill Fenech to Retire
Winnebago Industries announced the planned retirement of Bill Fenech, president of Barletta Pontoon Boats, effective Aug. 26. When Fenech founded…
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ORR Celebrates Second Anniversary of Great American Outdoors Act
While participating in a discussion with U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Randy Moore, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), the country’s leading…
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Camping World Sets Record for Revenue in Q2
Camping World reports a record $2.2 billion in revenue for the second quarter, an increase of $106.8 million, or 5.2%,…
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RV Learning Center Launches Online Course for Parts Specialists
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has launched a brand-new online course for parts specialists. The new course will help front line…
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Cummins Completes Key Acquisition of Meritor
Global power and technology leader Cummins announced that it has completed its acquisition of Meritor, a global supplier of drivetrain,…
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Ultrafabrics, TENCEL Announces Brand Partnership
Ultrafabrics, a maker of animal-free performance fabric in the RV and transportation market, announced its partnership with Lenzing AG, a…
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Brunswick Establishes Navico Group to Serve RV, Marine and Other Markets
Brunswick announced today the formation of Navico Group, which will replace its current Advanced Systems Group. Navico Group will continue…
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Lippert’s Q2: $1.5B in Sales, Triple-Digit Income Growth YOY
LCI Industries, parent company of Lippert, said it had net sales of $1.5 billion in the second quarter compared with…
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Airstream Names Top Dealers at Annual International Dealer Meeting
Airstream recently announced its top dealer rankings based on retail units sold and customer satisfaction scores between July 2021 and…
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RVIA Profile: Carol Taylor Clay
Staff writers at the RV Industry Association have featured Carol Taylor Clay in a profile piece it has posted on…
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Pete’s RV Center Acquires American Family RV in Virginia
Vermont-based Pete’s RV Center has officially assumed ownership of American Family RV, with dealership locations in Chesapeake and Salem, Virginia.…
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THOR Industries Highlights Partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA
Underscoring its continued commitment to promoting inclusivity in the outdoors, THOR Industries is highlighting its two-year partnership with Girl Scouts…
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Meyer Distributing Adds New Alberta, Canada Location
Meyer Distributing announced the addition of its new Calgary, Alberta, Canada location. The cross-dock site will have a direct, next-day feed…
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NRVTA Hires Executive Assistant
The National RV Training Academy today announced Jami Allen joined its team as an executive assistant. She will be helping…
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National ARVC, Industry Leaders Form Standards Task Force
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC), with support of industry leaders, has formed a taskforce focused…
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Features
Your Customers Are Buying This – Just Not from You
Often, when I’m talking to RV dealerships, they are very hesitant to bring on fuel treatments, such as our top-selling…
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Shyft’s Chassis Division Excels During Q2
The Shyft Group reports a drop in its second-quarter sales and income company-wide, but its Specialty Vehicles group, which makes…
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Camping World to End NASCAR Support
Multiple racing-themed news publications are reporting that Camping World is ending its longtime NASCAR Truck Series sponsorship after this season.…
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Meyer Distributing Now Carrying Race Sport Lighting, Southwire Products
Meyer Distributing has announced the addition of two new lines of products available to its customers. The company is now…
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Looking Into the Future
RV PRO asked a wide-ranging panel of 13 industry professionals to peer into the crystal ball and give us their…
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LKQ’s Net Income Jumps Despite ‘Challenging Operating Environment’
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, reports a slight drop in revenue for the recent quarter but a significant uptick…
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Patrick Industries Sees Big Jump in Q2 Sales
Patrick Industries said a 45 percent jump in sales in the second quarter led to a 59 percent increase in…
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Airstream, REI Collaborate on Off-Grid Camper
Airstream and sporting-goods retailer REI have collaborated on a special edition Basecamp trailer that’s been designed for adventure-seeking campers. The…
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RVIA Releases Results of 2021 Survey of Lenders’ Experiences
The 2021 Survey of Lenders’ Experiences details the results of the RV Industry Association’s nationwide survey of financial institutions concerning…
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Lippert Sponsoring Mary Kelly Keynote at RVWA Education Symposium
Renowned leadership expert, author and retired Naval Commander Mary Kelly will bring her keen insights and years of executive coaching…
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U.S. Economy Contracts for Second Straight Quarter
U.S. economic activity contracted for the second consecutive quarter in Q2, data from the Commerce Department showed Thursday. The Bureau…
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Dragonfly CEO Gives TED Talk on Energy Storage
Dragonfly Energy Corp. CEO Denis Phares presented recently at TEDxReno and the talk is now available to view on the…
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RVing in New England Live from the International Airstream Rally
The Facebook Live talk show RVing in New England will be broadcasting tonight from the 65th International Rally of the…
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More Than 15M Households Expected to Camp In July
KOA’s Monthly Research Report for July projects that 15.93 million households will have camped in July by the end of…
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Elkhart Ranks as America’s Top Housing Market
From MarketWatch.com. The pandemic spurred millions of Americans to abandon city life, fleeing to the ’burbs. A new report highlights…
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RVTI Accepting Applications for Kevin Phillips Scholarship
The RV Technical Institute is now accepting applications for the Kevin Phillips Scholarship for RVTI’s Level 1 and Level 2…
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Sales, Management Expert to Host Workshops at RVDA Con/Expo
Management and sales training expert David Martin will deliver back-to-back workshops for dealers as part of the sales education track…
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Dicor Commits to Energy Efficiency
With more OEMs and aftermarket customers expressing interest in the electrification of RVs and extended boondocking capabilities, Dicor Products, an…
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Ep. 41 – Brian Wilkins of Wilkins RV: How Internal Focus Leads to External Success
Brian Wilkins is president of New York-based Wilkins Recreational Vehicles and a third-generation business owner. From walking to his dad’s…
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Shipments Fall in June, but Year-to-Date Numbers Still Topping Last Year’s
Results for the RV Industry Association’s June 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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NRVTA to Offer Military Discounts on Basic RV Training Course
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today announced a new program to offer a discount to veterans of the armed…
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RVTI’s Tech Training Class for Women Doubles in Size
On Aug. 1, 24 aspiring female RV technicians will begin their training to become certified RV technicians. Selected from over…
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Coleman-Mach Introduces Smart Control Center
Coleman-Mach, an Airxcel brand, announced the debut of its smart control center that seamlessly connects Coleman-Mach air conditioners with most…
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KOA Reports Normalizing Camping Market in Second Quarter
Kampgrounds of America released its second quarter business results July 21, and after finishing 2021 an astounding 33% above the…
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Wholesale RV Values Tick Upward as Volume Drops
More signs that indicate the industry is still performing strongly but settling down from the manic activity of the past…
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Ember Celebrates Building 1,000 Units
Bristol, Indiana-based Ember Recreational Vehicles has built its 1,000th travel trailer. The 1,000th unit came off Ember’s production line on…
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Winnebago Launches Mobile App
Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries, announced a new mobile app this week at its…
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Lazydays Reports Q2 Revenue Up 16%, Oklahoma Dealership Acquired
Lazydays Holdings released its preliminary results for the second quarter of the year Wednesday and said it had revenue of…
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Leadership Trainer to Host Workshop at RVDA Con/Expo
Noted leadership trainer Pete Smith will present “Rockstar Manager: From Valued Colleague to Significant Leader” as a special session for…
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Lazydays Announces John North as New CEO
Lazydays Holdings has appointed John North as CEO and a member of its board of directors, effective Sept. 6. “It…
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RVTI and RV Retailer Deliver ‘RV Techs Needed’ Message at School Counselor Convention
The demand for RV technicians to service and repair RVs has increased along with demand for units, especially with all…
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Keystone RV to Close Goshen Plant
Some 150 workers at a Keystone RV plant in Goshen, Indiana, learned Monday they will be out of work in…
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ATC Launches Plā Series Toy Haulers
ATC, a manufacturer of aluminum RVs and trailers, has announced the launch of its 2023 toy hauler models: the Plā…
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Motorhome and RV Owners Converge on Forest City for Annual Winnebago Rally
Winnebago this week is hosting its annual rally this week at its headquarters in Forest City Iowa, an event that…
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FMCA Hosting RV Expo in Nebraska in August
FMCA, an international organization for RV owners, will host the “Golden Getaway” International Convention and RV Expo, presented By Blue…
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Barletta Boats to Break Ground on New Bristol Plant
Barletta Pontoon Boats officials announced Tuesday they will break ground in late summer or early fall on a new 184,000-square-foot…
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Blog: The Digital Difference
(Courtesy of Dealership Performance 360 CRM) Bringing a customer into your dealership and closing a sale on an RV isn’t…
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Canadian Sales Statistics Now Available for May
Members of the RV Dealers Association of Canada can now access sales statistics of RVs for May. The RV retail…
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Dometic’s Q2 Sees 53% Jump in Sales
RV and outdoor appliance and accessory maker Dometic reported sales during the second quarter of $802.1 million, a 53 percent…
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Dragonfly Energy to Host Virtual Analyst/Investor Day
Reno, Nevada-based Dragonfly Energy and Chardan NexTech Acquisition 2 Corp., a publiclyv traded special purpose acquisition company, announced that Dragonfly…
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Go RVing and RV Expert Mike Caudill Promoting RV Life
Editor’s note: Go RVing, marketing arm of the RV industry, likes to connect with certain “influencers” to get its message…
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Car Wars Partners with Kenect to Offer New Texting Integration
Car Wars announced a partnership with Kenect, makers of a texting platform geared at the vehicle sales industry, to bring…
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Semiconductor Company Donates May Profits to Ukraine Family
Eleven Engineering, maker of semiconductor products for wireless audio in numerous markets, has donated its May 2022 profits from its Skaastore.com (SKAA) to…
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Gas Price Drop Hits 30 Straight Days
Record-high gas prices might be in the rearview mirror for drivers, as prices at the pump have now fallen 30…
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Winnebago’s HQ Gears Up for Annual Grand National Rally
Winnebago is getting ready to renew a tradition dating back more than 50 years – and interrupted only by COVID-19…
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EQ United Hires James Witty as VP of Sales
EQ United, which consists of three divisions – EQ Systems, EQ Harness, and EQ Logistics – has hired James Witty…
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Compliance Webinar Slated for Next Thursday
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 2 p.m. ET, on…
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