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NRVTA Completes 5,000-Square-Foot Addition to ‘Big Red School House’
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) has completed work on a 5,000-square-foot addition to its “Big Red School House,” the…
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Pittsburgh RV Show Running Daily Through Sunday
The Original Pittsburgh RV Show – touted as the longest running indoor RV Show in the country – has returned…
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Interest High as the Ohio RV and Boat Show Returns After Pandemic Break
Columbus, Ohio, was cold and brisk Saturday morning, and salt left over from snow removal stained the pavement beneath the…
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ARVC Names Carr Florida and Alabama Rep
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) announced the hiring of Jeremy Carr as its local National ARVC…
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U.S. Hybrid Electric Car Sales Hit Record Highs
Pure electric cars are making all the headlines, but their gasoline-electric hybrid rivals quietly achieved record sales in the United…
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Bish RV Buys Michigan’s Haylett Auto & RV Superstore
Haylett Auto & RV Superstore in Coldwater, Mich., has been acquired by Bish’s RV, a dealership group with 16 locations…
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RVDA Releases Three Most Popular Con/Expo On-Demand Workshops
The RV Dealers Association has released the three most popular educational sessions now available on demand through the RV Dealers…
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Fortner to Retire as LKQ Corp. VP of Sales and Marketing
Terry Fortner, vice president of sales and marketing for LKQ Corp., has announced his retirement, effective this summer. As a…
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Mercedes Gets into the Electric Camper Van Market
Technology magazine New Atlas reports on the newest entry into the EV market, a development that may be of great…
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Chevy Reveals Electric Silverado, Vows to Beat Ford in Performance Metrics
Chevrolet opened a new front in the Truck Wars on Wednesday, vowing its electric Silverado EV pickup will beat the…
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December Payrolls Rise by 199K as Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.9%
The U.S. economy unexpectedly saw a slowdown in hiring in December compared to November, while the unemployment rate improved to…
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Dealer Survey on RV Manufacturing Quality Launches This Week
RV PRO is launching its third annual survey on RV manufacturing quality this week, the week of Jan. 3. The…
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Ember RV Adds to its Team
Ember RV, a new RV company building travel trailers specifically designed for adventure camping off-road and off-grid, said it has…
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Nearly 100 Catalytic Converters Stolen from Elkhart RV Plant
TV station WNDU reports on a brazen theft over the holidays, in which nearly 100 catalytic converters were taken from…
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RVDA Members Come Through with Donations to RV Learning Center
RV Dealers Association members are stepping up to support the Mike Molino RV Learning Center’s mission to foster professional development…
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‘My Keystone’ App Offers Important Resources to Owners
Keystone RV has launched a new mobile app designed to consolidate key resources to help their owners camp more successfully…
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Jobless Claims Stay Near 52-Year Low
New unemployment claims rose but remained near a 52-year low last week, with the weekly pace of new claims holding…
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Wholesale RV Values Decline Across the Board
Black Book’s most recent monthly report showed declining values of wholesale motorized and towable units. “For the first time in…
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DexKo Global Acquires The Expediter
DexKo Global, makers of highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary,…
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Workhorse Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Workhorse Group Inc., an American technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective drone-integrated electric vehicles to the last mile…
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KOA Announces New Chief Operating Officers
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has hired Ann Emerson, former Good Sam vice president, as the chief operating officer of KOA…
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Ford to Double F-150 Lightning Production
Ford Motor Co. will double annual production of the F-150 Lightning in Dearborn once again, the automaker said Tuesday. The…
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Windish RV Donates $5,000 to 10 Nonprofit Organizations
Colorado’s Windish RV Center ended 2021 with a focus on charitable support by providing ten $5,000 donations to employee-chosen local…
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RV Manufacturing Quality Focus of Survey
RV PRO has launched its third annual survey on RV manufacturing quality this week. The survey, comprised of 15 questions,…
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Colton RV Enters the Keystone State
Colton RV announced the acquisition of Pocono RV Sales and Service in Wind Gap, Pa., adding brands including Entegra and…
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Go RVing, Black Folks Camp Too Partner on Dealer Education Series
Go RVing has partnered with Earl Hunter Jr., founder of Black Folks Camp Too, on a new dealer education series…
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NATDA Partnership Introduces New Retirement Program
In partnership with Larchmont/Transamerica, the North American Trailer Dealers Association is unveiling a new retirement plan solution designed to reduce…
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Distressed Asset Group Gryphon USA Continues Moving Forward
Despite the COVID-19 virus pandemic and the government restrictions on the sale of foreclosed properties in 2021, Ohio based Gryphon…
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Goshen Hospital Officials: Record Number of COVID-19 Deaths Reported in December
The number of patients who died of COVID-19 at Goshen Hospital in December was 25, the highest number of patients…
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Job Openings Reach 10.6M in November
Demand for workers in the U.S. remained historically elevated in November, with job openings holding near a record high amid…
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The Haugen RV Group Adds to Portfolio
Salt Lake City-based dealership group the Haugen RV Group has announced its purchase of Crater Lake RV in Klamath Falls,…
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RV and Marine Storage Company Signs Deal to Fund its Expansion
Recreational Realty LLC, an owner, operator and developer of specialized RV and marine storage facilities, announced a joint venture of…
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NY AG Secures Settlements for Consumers Against Two RV Stores
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced agreements with the former and current owners of two RV dealerships in…
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Pittsburgh RV Show Set for Jan. 8 – 16
The Pittsburgh RV Show – which claims to be the longest-running indoor RV show in the nation – will celebrate…
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This World’s Most Expensive RV was Once Owned by Will Smith
The automobile section of the Hindustan Times recently featured this tricked-out RV formerly owned by the well-known Hollywood actor. This…
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RV Retailer Wraps Up Year with 52 Acquisitions
Florida-based RV Retailer finishes out 2021 having purchased 52 dealerships, the most recent in Arkansas and Missouri. In early December…
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Business Insider: RV Purchase Trends Are Changing
RVing isn’t just for retirees anymore: Millennials and Gen Zers are making life on the road cool again. And this…
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Indiana’s Governor, AG Battle Over COVID Facts and Disinformation
In a Wednesday press conference, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb fired back at recent comments from Attorney General Todd Rokita questioning…
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Report: Fewer Than Expected File New Unemployment Claims
First-time unemployment filings fell by 8,000 claims from the previous week’s reading, marking the second lowest print during the pandemic…
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Sun Outdoors Acquires LSI – Jellystone Park’s Franchisor
Michigan-based Sun Outdoors, which owns more than a dozen Jellystone Park franchise locations, has acquired Jellystone Park’s franchisor, Leisure Systems…
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A Class B Like No Other
(There’s vanlife, and then there’s life on the road for this couple, who have taken van modifications to a whole…
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ICYMI: Lemonis Joins Sandwich Franchise as a Partner
Earlier this month, the Chairman and CEO of Camping World, Marcus Lemonis made news completely unrelated to either his RV…
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U.S. Trade Deficit Hits a Record in November
The U.S. trade deficit in goods mushroomed to a record in November as imports surged and exports slipped. The goods…
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Report: Number of U.S. Home Sales Fell in November
The number of houses going under contract in the U.S. fell in November following a sharp gain the previous month,…
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RVIA Unveils ‘Best of 2021’ Story Lineup
As 2021 comes to a wrap, the RV Industry Association is revisiting the chapter in industry history that was respectfully…
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Alabama RV Dealer Awarded Grant for New Site, Touts 130 Jobs
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $1 million to bring new business to the city of Heflin and create…
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WordPress CEO Mounts SpaceX Satellite on His RV
Matt Mullenweg, the founder and CEO of WordPress and its parent firm, Automattic, recently touted his discovery of how to…
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Chassis Makers on Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued its weekly recall list, and three chassis makers are on the list.…
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NRVTA Appoints National Sales Manager to Boost Recruitment
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today announced Gerald Ewing has joined the staff as national sales manager. Ewing will…
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XLerate Group Plans to Buy America’s Auto Auction
Vehicle auction and remarketing company XLerate Group said recently that it signed an agreement to acquire America’s Auto Auction, another major auction…
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THOR Makes Moves Toward EV RVing
THOR Industries is heading full force toward electric vehicle (EV) RVing in the towable market, which RV Travel said is…
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Fraserway RV Donates $5K to Reach ‘Gift of Speech’ Campaign
Reach Child and Youth Development Society had visitors with glad tidings for their holiday appeal last week, the Delta Optimist…
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Exclusive: Pace Touts New ‘Pay-as-You-Go’ Hotspot Device
Rochester, Minn.-based Pace are experts at communications and connectivity, the company said. Whether it’s outfitting retail outlets with video displays…
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THOR Industries to Roll Out New Technology at January Tampa Show
THOR Industries announced the execution of a binding memorandum of understanding with Germany’s ZF Friedrichshafen AG, which outlines the parties’…
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Cortes Campers Receives $1.15M in Purchase Orders from Two States
Cortes Campers, a division of the US Lighting Group, received purchase orders of $1,155,000 from its new distributors in Oregon…
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Indiana Business Leaders Urge Preparation for OSHA Vaccine Mandate
A federal appeals court has reinstated the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate for companies with 100 or more…
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The 10 Most Popular Publicly Owned Places for RV Camping
The Pantagraph, a daily newspaper serving parts of Illinois and Indiana, takes a look at some favorite RVing spots. Still…
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NTP-STAG Expo Announces 2022 RV University PRO Speaker Lineup
NTP-STAG announced the RV University (RVU) Professional Retail Organization (PRO) Education Speaker Lineup for its Expo 2022, to be held…
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RVIA’s Craig Kirby Issues Holiday Message
RVIA President and CEO Craig Kirby penned this message for the organization’s membership and all those within the RV industry.…
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THOR Industries Announces $250M Share Buyback Authorization
THOR Industries announced that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $250 million of its common…
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Flow-Rite Expands in Europe
Flow-Rite has established an office in the United Kingdom to support its growing European market opportunities, according to Todd Hart,…
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Cummins and Sinopec Officially Launch Joint Green Hydrogen Effort
Cummins and China Petrochemical Corp. – known as “Sinopec Group” – announced the formation of a 50/50 joint venture, Cummins…
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NATDA Supports Injured Service Members with Wounded Warrior Project Partnership
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) said it is committed to supporting the nation’s wounded veterans through Wounded Warrior…
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November Shipment Numbers Add to Highest-Ever Yearly Total
Results for the RV Industry Association’s November 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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DRV Luxury Suites Launches Mobile Consumer App
Luxury fifth wheel and toy hauler manufacturer, DRV Luxury Suites launches MyDRV, a new consumer focused mobile app, which helps…
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U.S. EPA Finalizes Tougher New Vehicle Emissions Requirements
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday finalized new vehicle emissions requirements through 2026 that reverse former President Donald Trump’s rollback…
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New Atlas Ranks Top 2021 Electric Camper Concepts
The website New Atlas has culled from multiple sources to rank this year’s top electric campers. With only a slow…
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California’s RV Generators Ban: A Closer Look
In October, California stunned landscapers and homeowners with proposed legislation to ban the sale of new small off-road engines. But the legislation…
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Elkhart-Area Unemployment Rate at a Trickle
All but a fraction of those in Elkhart County, Ind., looking for work are finding it, the Indiana Department of…
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Bank of the West Acquired by BMO Financial Group
BMO Financial Group and its indirect wholly-owned Chicago-based subsidiary, BMO Harris Bank N.A., today signed a definitive agreement with BNP…
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US Lighting Group and Cortes Campers Welcomes New International Distributor
US Lighting Group and its division Cortes Campers signed an international distributor agreement for an exclusive territory with Pik-A-Dilly RV…
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New Survey Shows RV Owners’ Changing Age Average
RV sales have boomed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, especially from first-time buyers interested in investing in life on the road.…
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Two Indiana Bus Assembly Plants to Close, Costing 190 Jobs
A British bus maker plans to close two bus assembly plants in northern Indiana early next year, costing nearly 200…
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RVDA Convention/Expo Contents Being Offered Online
The presentations and seminars that took place at the 2021 RV Dealer Association’s Convention/Expo will be made open to the…
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Survey: Camping Most Popular in These States
A new report by Outdoorsy looked at the U.S. states where camping has grown in popularity the most over the…
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Global M&A Activity Smashes All-Time Records in 2021
Global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity shattered all-time records in 2021, comfortably erasing the high-water mark that was set nearly…
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Jayco Presents Prestigious Award to Hilltop Camper and RV
In a ceremony on Nov. 22, Jayco presented its most prestigious dealer honor, the Founders’ Award, to Hilltop Camper and…
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Boston RV & Camping Expo Returns in January
New England’s premiere showcase – the Boston RV & Camping Expo – is returning to the Boston Convention & Exhibition…
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Pittsburgh RV Show Touts 2022 Event
The consumer-focused Pittsburgh RV Show is returning to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Jan. 8-16, 2022. Show attendees…
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Jellystone Park Advance Registrations Spike 76 Percent
The family camping boom that exploded in the early days of the COVID pandemic is showing no signs of slowing,…
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Performance Brokerage Services Advises on Sale of Washington’s U-Neek RV
Performance Brokerage Services, which specializes in dealership buy-sell activity, announced the sale of Kelso, Wash.’s U-Neek RV Center to RV…
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Tracy Anglemeyer Named RVTI Director of Recruitment
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) said that to keep up with demand for its RV technician training, it has named…
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Tredit Tire Announces New Iowa Location
Tredit Tire and Wheel announced that it is expanding its operations with a new location in Ankeny, Iowa. The new…
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Association for RV Technicians Goes Online, Hires Administrator
The RV Technician Association of America (RVTAA) announced today that it wrapped up work on its website and officially launched…
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SmartPlug Introduces LED Reverse Polarity Indicating System
SmartPlug Systems announced that all its RV cord sets now have an integrated LED reverse polarity indicating system. This important…
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KOA Projects Large Holiday Surge in Campers
The KOA Monthly Research Report – December edition projects that 8.69 million camping households are planning a cold-weather camping trip…
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Another 206,000 File New Jobless Claims
New weekly jobless claims ticked up slightly last week to hold near a 52-year low. The Labor Department released its…
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REV Group’s RV Segment Shows Sales Increase
The REV Group has reported fourth quarter net sales of $589.9 million, a decrease of 4.3 percent compared to $616.3…
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Truck Accessories Group Enters RV Market Through Acquisition
Truck Accessories Group (TAG), a subsidiary of JB Poindexter & Co., announced the acquisition of California’s Se-Gi Products, a wholesale…
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Dealers Felt Manufacturers Improved Across the Board
According to the latest issue of RV Executive Today, a publication of the RV Dealers Association, U.S. and Canadian dealers…
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Brown & Brown Dealer Services Acquires Rainmaker Advisory
Brown & Brown Dealer Services has acquired Rainmaker Advisory, according to an announcement from J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer…
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RV Industry Keeps Rolling Through Larger Economy’s Setbacks
The RV industry has done what many U.S. businesses did in the face of this year’s epic shortages and surging…
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Campspot Records Record Growth Year, Expects More of the Same in 2022
Campspot, an online marketplace for RV resorts, family campgrounds, cabins, glamping options and more, today announced that it has generated…
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Millennials Pass Boomers, Gen X as Biggest Buyers of Pickups in the U.S.
Millennials, a generation that some disregarded as not being interested in driving, have rapidly become the largest generation of new…
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Exclusive: Jayco Visits Colorado for Ambassadors’ RV ‘Hand Off’
Representatives from RV manufacturer Jayco visited Morrison, Colo., on Tuesday to meet with two members of the company’s ‘Ascend Ambassador’…
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Exclusive: Innovative Motion Technologies Acquires Micro-Air
Innovative Motion Technologies (IMT), the parent company of Raffel Systems – an industrial technology designer, manufacturer and supplier of integrated…
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Go RVing Spotlights 2022 Dealer Program
The 2022 Go RVing Dealer Tie-In Program allows participating dealers to leverage the power of the industry’s national advertising and…
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RVIA Highlights Legislative Successes in ’21
One of the missions of the RV Industry Association is to advocate on behalf of the industry, both in the…
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Brown & Brown Acquires Dealer Admin. Services
Brown & Brown Dealer Services has acquired Dealer Admin. Services (DAS), according to an announcement from J. Scott Penny, chief…
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Forbes: Permanent Shift in Travel Could Keep RV Market Booming
As the Omicron variant throws another proverbial wrench into the travel industry, Outdoorsy, a global peer-to-peer RV rental platform based…
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