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American Coach Partners with Indy Driver Hélio Castroneves
As part of its 2021 marketing activities, the American Coach brand has an exclusive RV partnership with Hélio Castroneves, the…
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Cummins Invests in Natural Gas Fuel Delivery Company
Cummins Inc. and Rush Enterprises have announced that they have signed a letter of intent for Cummins to acquire a…
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NATDA Announces New Dealer Advisory Board
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) is pleased to announce the reformation of its Dealer Advisory Board, composed of…
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RVIA Profiles Don Clark
The RV Industry Association published the following profile of Don Clark, the co-founder of Grand Design RV and an industry…
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NRVTA Hires Student Concierge
With more than 100 students taking training at the Texas-based National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) at any given time, the…
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Canada’s Leisure Days RV Group Continues Rapid Expansion
Canada’s largest RV dealership group continued its expansion with the addition of one dealership and its first campground. Leisure Days…
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Woody’s RV World Opens Abbotsford, B.C. Location
The following press release was issued by Canada’s Woody’s RV World. Live music, food trucks, a ribbon cutting ceremony and…
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Deadline Today to Submit Aftermarket Product of the Year Nomination
The annual Aftermarket Product of the Year Award recognizes a single aftermarket product that truly exemplifies “the best of the…
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XGRiD Campers Announces Partnership with Xpedition Trailers
Las Vegas-based XGRiD Campers announces a dealership agreement with Utah-based Xpedition Trailers and is now taking pre-orders for deliveries starting…
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Walex Debuts Recyclable Packaging
Wilmington, N.C.-based odor control company Walex Products recently started packaging its septic product, Bio-Active Septic Tank Treatment, in recyclable material.…
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Author, Leadership Coach Nathan Jamail to Deliver Keynote at 2021 RVDA Con/Expo
Bestselling author and leadership coach Nathan Jamail will deliver the keynote presentation during the opening general session of the 2021…
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Arizona Dealership Produces Airstream Video for Newbies
Airstream of Scottsdale, an Arizona Airstream dealership serving the Phoenix area and the Valley of the Sun, has created an…
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Motor1.com Shines a Spotlight on the Chausson X550
European automotive magazine Motor1.com recently reviewed the new Chausson X550, and writer Christopher Smith called it the “smallest full-featured RV…
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NMMA Reports Retail Trends for Cruising, Watersports and Fishing Boats
The National Marine Manufacturers Association has released the Cruiser, Watersport, Fishing Boat and Trailer Sales Trends section of its 2020…
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Jobless Rate in Elkhart County at 3.2 Percent
The unemployment rate in the Elkhart-Goshen area rose slightly in May but is still well below the double-digit jobless rate…
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Report: Seventh Straight Record-Breaking Month for RV Shipments
Results for the RV Industry Association’s May 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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Guaranty in Junction City (Ore.) to Sell Dealership to Bish’s RV
The Guaranty RV dealership in Junction City, Ore., is being sold to Bish’s RV on July 5. Megan Walker, Bish’s…
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Outdoorsy Raises $120M to Support Growth and the Rapid Expansion of its Insurtech Division
Outdoorsy has announced that it has raised $120 million in equity and debt financing. The $120 million includes a $90…
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Winnebago’s Michael Happe on Fox Business Channel
On Wednesday, Winnebago announced a record quarter in terms of revenue – $960.7 million during Q3 of fiscal 2021. Income…
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Dutchmen Partners with Country Music Artist Kip Moore for the ‘Good Life’
Live music is back, and artists are eager to start touring. Country music artist Kip Moore has partnered with Dutchmen…
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Go RVing Debuts New Online Series
Last week, Go RVing debuted its new limited online series, “6 Things I Love About My RV,” in partnership with…
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Brunswick Acquires Navico
Brunswick Corp. acquired Norway-based Navico, the parent company of Lowrance, B&G, Simrad and CMAP, for $1.05 billion, the company said…
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Jobless Numbers Reflect Bumpy Labor Market Recovery
New weekly jobless claims resumed declining last week but by a smaller than expected margin, underscoring the still-choppy recovery in…
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Exclusive: New Wells Fargo CDF Leader Optimistic on RV Outlook
Lending capital for RV retailers and consumers remains readily available and current economic indicators continue to trend positive. That’s the…
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Winnebago Posts ‘Record’ Third Quarter
Winnebago Industries has reported revenue of $960.7 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2021, a nearly 138 percent increase…
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Camping World Buys Two Sites for Future Dealerships in Ohio
Camping World Holdings has announced purchase agreements for two Ohio properties where it plans to develop new two new RV…
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RVDA Launches 2021 Dealer Satisfaction Index Survey
RVDA has launched the 2021 Annual Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey. U.S. and Canadian dealers will have until Sept. 7…
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Coach-Net Hosts Lippert Trainer as Part of Ongoing Education for Its Repair Techs
Coach-Net, a technical and roadside assistance specialist for RVs, recently hosted a technical trainer from Lippert at its facilities as…
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MJB Investing ‘Tens of Millions’ in New Facility
MJB Wood Group, a manufacturer and distributor of industrial wood products, held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for a new 500,000-square-foot…
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SmartPlug Systems Adds Personnel, Expands Facility
SmartPlug Systems, a manufacturer of safety-focused power delivery products for RVs, boats and specialty vehicles, has added Andrew Lankford as…
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Camping World Appears to Have Severed its Partnership with Lordstown Motors
Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis has hinted that his relationship with Lordstown Motors may be cooling off. In a June…
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nuCamp’s Annual Teardrop Rally Returns
More than 200 teardrop trailers gathered in Sugarcreek, Ohio, last week as part of the fifth annual uCamp Teardrop Rally.…
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Gas Prices to Highest Since 2014 for Fourth of July Weekend
Rising gas prices have become the theme for the 2021 summer travel season. According to GasBuddy, many drivers will see…
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DLL to Provide Dealer Floorplan Financing for Forest River
DLL, a global asset finance company for equipment and technology, has partnered with Forest River, manufacturer of a wide variety…
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RV Makers Secure Land Rezonings
Two RV manufacturers moved steps closer in plans for manufacturing projects on opposite ends of Middlebury, Ind. Members of the…
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2020 RV Industry Profile Now Available
The RV Industry Association’s 2020 RV Industry Profile has been released. The annual report provides a detailed look at RV…
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PleasureLand RV Takes Winnebago Award for 38th Straight Year
Winnebago has recognized Minnesota-based RV dealer, PleasureLand RV, with its Flying W award for the 38th consecutive year. No other…
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Cabana Secures $10M in Series A Funding
Cabana, a travel-tech startup that launched just last year and claims to be reinventing how modern travelers get out and…
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Air Lift Releases New Air Lift 1000 Kits for Mid-Size GM SUVs
Aftermarket air suspension specialist, Air Lift Co. has engineered its debut product – the Air Lift 1000 – to now…
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Better Vantage Point Launches Online Feedback Site
Dealer consulting firm Better Vantage Point, which specializes in dealer compliance and risk mitigation, has announced a new website, AlwaysDoBetter.com,…
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NRVTA to Expand Texas Training Facility
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) has announced it is expanding its facility in response to increased demand for training…
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Lippert Components Looking to Fill More Than 200 Positions
The following report is from WSBT-TV in South Bend, Ind. One of the largest employers in our area is looking…
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New RV ‘Informational Network’ Launched
RV Executives Mastermind (RVEM), an information network geared toward the RV industry, has been announced. RVEM is organized by Kristina…
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Cummins: Hydrogen Fuel Cells to Compete with Diesel Truck Engines by 2030
Hydrogen fuel cell trucks could compete with diesel engine vehicles on a total cost of ownership basis before 2030, the…
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ESCAPE Homes Goes Electric
Tiny portable home builder, ESCAPE Homes, has introduced all-electric (EV) options for each of its award-wining designs, as consumers continue to seek…
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KOA Data Predicts Growing Increase In Summer Camping
The KOA Monthly Research Report – June Edition – indicates that 48 percent of campers plan to get out and…
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Suzuki Partners with Forest River for Nepallo Line
Suzuki Marine has announced an exclusive business partnership with pontoon manufacturer Forest River, according to a report in Boating Industry.…
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New Podcast Featuring General RV’s Kerry Porter Goes Live Tuesday
This Tuesday is the fourth Tuesday of the month … and that means a new episode of RV PRO’s podcast,…
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Elkhart Workshop Explores Details of RV-Buying Demographic Study
The RV Industry Association will host an in-person workshop next week, “Deep Dive Into The Go RVing Owner Demographic Profile.”…
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Cummins Investing $10.7M in N.C. Expansion
Cummins Turbo Technologies is expanding its turbocharger manufacturing operations in North Charleston, N.C. A more than $10.7 million investment is…
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RVWA Announces New Workshop Series
The RV Women’s Association’s Education Committee announces a new workshop series to foster both personal and professional growth for its…
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‘Keys to Selling Your Dealership’ Webinar Set for June 22
For the second straight year, there has been an unusually high number of RV dealerships changing hands. For those who…
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ATC’s New Limited Series ‘Dramatically’ Reduces Delivery Times
In an effort to address extended delivery times impacting the entire trailer industry, Aluminum Trailer Co. (ATC) introduces its new…
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ORR Celebrates Senate Passage of Great Outdoors Month Resolution
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable is applauding a move by the U.S. Senate to declare June as 2021 Great Outdoors Month.…
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Shoe Company Reunites with Airstream for Second Capsule Collection
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Brands, has announced the second iteration of its partnership with iconic travel adventure brand Airstream.…
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Way Interglobal Breaks Ground on New Global Headquarters
After an initial planning phase, Way Interglobal hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday for its new global headquarters in Elkhart,…
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RVIA Committees, Board Virtually Meet to Chart Course Forward
Despite the cancellation of RVs Move America Week, the RV Industry Association’s annual gathering in Washington, D.C., Association committees met…
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Go RVing Kicks Off Experiential Events for 2021
It’s been over 15 months since the last Go RVing experiential event as a result COVID-19 and restrictions on gatherings.…
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Dutchmen Launches ‘Soul of RVing’ Website Campaign
Dutchmen, a division of THOR Industries, said its new “Soul of RVing” website campaign walks visitors through diverse lifestyle images…
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Cummins Lauded as a Top Organization for Environmental Innovation Globally
Cummins has been named one of the world’s Top 100 organizations innovating for a better environmental future based on a…
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GGA Releases Travel Survey Results
Generali Global Assistance has announced the U.S. findings of its 2021 Holiday Barometer – the 20th anniversary of the annual…
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NATDA to Welcome Dealers to an ‘Open’ Nashville for NATDA Trailer Show
After on-site meetings to assess the state of Nashville for the 2021 NATDA Trailer Show, the North American Trailer Dealers…
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NMMA Releases 2020 Boating Sales Report
Recreational marine expenditures reached $49.4 billion in 2020 – a record year for the boating industry. The National Marine Manufacturers…
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Weekly Jobless Claims Filings Unexpectedly Rise
Initial unemployment claims unexpectedly rose last week to end a six-week streak of improvements, even aseconomic activity ramped up further…
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Thor Motor Coach Unveils New, Updated Class B’s
Thor Motor Coach has introduced Rize and Scope to its Class B motorhome lineup and it has updated the Tellaro…
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RVDA Board Finalizes Plan for FY 2022
The RV Dealers Association board of directors approved a $3.96 million fiscal year 2022 plan, program and budget during a…
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Join a Conversation with RVWA’s New Managing Director This Friday
The RV Women’s Alliance this Friday is presenting its new managing director, Jessica Rider, in a public forum where she…
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Lordstown Motors Stops Work on Electric Van to Focus on Pickup Truck
Lordstown Motors has stopped working on an electric van and other future projects in order to aim all resources at…
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Campgrounds Are Today’s Topic on RVing in New England Program
The weekly Facebook Live program, RVing in New England, tonight will take on the subject of campgrounds. Billie McNamara will…
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Report: Reshoring a Priority for North American Manufacturers Post-COVID
According to the latest “State of North American Manufacturing” report from Thomas Insights, a global industrial consulting and analysis firm,…
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Lippert Acquires Specialized Metal Fabricator Trazcor
LCI Industries has announced its acquisition of Goshen, Ind.-based Trazcor Inc., a specialized metal fabrication company. Trazcor has been in…
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In-Person Classes Begin Next Week at the RV Technical Institute
In-person classes are back at the RV Technical Institute in Elkhart, Ind. Starting next week, the school will begin offering…
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Video: RVTI Training Program in Indiana Department of Correction
The RV Technical Institute recently partnered with the Indiana Department of Correction to pilot an RV technician training program at…
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Dometic Announces Green Initiatives for 2021 and Beyond
Dometic North America has announced its sustainability initiatives for 2021 and beyond. As a part of an expanding emphasis on…
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Council Reinstates Travel Lite Tax Break
Elkhart County officials are giving a second chance to a New Paris RV maker that received financial incentives when it…
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Go RVing Featured on The Today Show
NBC’s long-running Today Show recently featured a segment on RVing. Aided in putting the piece together by the team at…
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NRVTA’s Tech Tip Tuesdays Videos Gaining Traction
The National RV Training Academy said that when it launched a series of informational videos targeted toward RV users a…
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KiloVault Unveils HLX+ Deep-Cycle Solar Lithium Battery
KiloVault, providers of innovative and affordable residential and commercial renewable energy solutions, has unveiled the KiloVault HLX+ series of solar…
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Video Blog: Tom Kline on ‘Yo-Yo’ Sales
If you look on the Federal Trade Commission website, the FTC talks about “yo-yo” sales. So, as the dealer, how…
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Lazydays Acquiring Burlington RV Superstore
Lazydays Holdings said it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Burlington RV Superstore in Sturtevant, Wis. A purchase…
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inTech Breaks Ground on New Facility in Nappanee
The ground was broken and the project is underway as inTech RV is set to open a 150,000 square foot…
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Campground Solutions Launches Camper Techs Service Platform
Indiana-based Campground Solutions has announced the launch of Camper Techs, what the company calls a first-of-its-kind RV service training and…
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Cummins’ Office Announcement a Big Win for Local Community
Operational adjustments by one local business could make a significant impact on all of downtown Columbus, Ind., in the immediate…
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Future-Proofing Your RV Dealership Today
(Sponsored by SpinCar) The physical lot experience has long been considered king in all vehicle sales. However, this axiom doesn’t…
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RV Retailer Opens Third Training Center
RV Retailer has opened its third RVR University Training Center at its RV One Superstores Charlotte, N.C., store. “This third…
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Martin Talks Backlog and Why He Doesn’t See an End to the RV Trend
Earlier this week THOR Industries reported a record third quarter for sales: $3.46 billion, which included $2.0 billion in North…
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Dealership Profits are Booming, Driving Average Dealership Value to Record Levels
Haig Partners, which brokers dealership sales and acquisitions, said in its Q1 2021 Haig Report that dealership profits jumped 197…
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Harvest Hosts Acquires Boondockers Welcome
Harvest Hosts, a membership program giving RVers access to unique RV camping options, announces today its acquisition of Boondockers Welcome,…
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ARVC, RoverPass Announce Title Partnership
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has announced RoverPass has officially joined the ARVC Integrated Partnership Program…
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Nominations Sought for 2021 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year
The RV Dealers Association of Canada is seeking nominations for the 2021 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award. “This…
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RVWA ‘Drab to Fab’ Reveal Event Coming Soon
For the past eight months, women from across the RV industry, assembled by the RV Women’s Alliance, have taken an…
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Winnebago, Newmar Celebrate Partnership
Timing is everything. In November 2019, Winnebago Industries completed its acquisition of Newmar for $344 million. Four months later, COVID-19…
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Exclusive: Timberleaf Poised to Finally Pull the Trigger on Expansion
It’s been a long few months for Kevin Molick, the founder of Timberleaf Trailers, a Grand Junction, Colo.-based maker of…
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Airstream Introduces 2022 Interstate 24X Touring Coach
Airstream has introduced the fully loaded, adventure-ready Interstate 24X – the latest addition to the brand’s lineup of high-end Class…
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TMC Debuts New Designs for Class A Diesels
Thor Motor Coach has announced that its Class A diesel motorhomes, Palazzo, Aria, Venetian and Tuscany are now offering new…
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Nominations Open for RV Aftermarket Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominations are now open for the Jim Barker Lifetime Achievement Award. Given to one individual each year who has contributed…
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RVTI Announces First Trade School Partnership
This week, the RV Technical Institute announced its partnership with Jones Technical Institute inJacksonville, Fla. While RVTI has dozens of…
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NRVTA Hires Full-Time Equipment Manager
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) has announced it has hired an equipment manager to assist in preparing classrooms for…
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Illinois Man Becomes First NRVIA Master Certified RV Inspector
The National RV Inspectors Association (NRVIA) has awarded its first NRVIA master certified RV inspector credential to an Illinois man…
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RVWA Webinar: What RV Customers Would Like To Tell the Industry
This Friday, the couple behind StressLess Camping, will lead a discussion with the RV Women’s Alliance on the topic of “What…
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