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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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Ep. 45 – Eric Lawrence of Black Book: Finger on the (Price) Pulse
Eric Lawrence is the principle automotive analyst for the specialty vehicles division of Black Book and has been putting out…
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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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Tiffin Adds SumoSprings as Standard to Midas Class B+
SuperSprings International (SSI) announced that its SumoSprings suspension system has been chosen by Tiffin to be standard on its new…
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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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Coachmen RV to Showcase Redesigned Class C in Elkhart
Coachmen RV said it is set to showcase the much-anticipated Concord motorhome redesign at this year’s Forest River Expo. “Concord…
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Octane Brings Buying and Selling Technology to RV Marketplace
Finance technology company Octane said it is entering the RV market, offering what it calls a “fast and easy digital…
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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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United States Warranty Corporation is Bronze Sponsor of RV PRO 40 Under 40 Event
RV PRO magazine will host its annual 40 Under 40 event recognizing this year’s class of top professionals during the…
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Relentless Offers F&I Masterclass
Relentless Dealer Services announced the next session of its RDS F&I Masterclass. The three-day, comprehensive bootcamp will be held at…
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NTP-STAG is Silver Partner of 2022 RV Dealers Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association announced NTP-STAG is returning as a silver partner for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo on Nov.…
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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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Continental Debuts New ClearContact Floor Display
Continental has introduced a new floor display as a part of its ClearContact Commercial Duty Wiper Blades program. The display…
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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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Omnia Sweden Appoints RVLI as Aftermarket Rep Agency
Koala Marketing US Corp., doing business as Omnia Sweden, headquartered in Chicago, announced that RVLI LLC. will represent their stove…
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SuperSprings Releases New Kit for Lifted Trucks
SuperSprings International (SSI) announced the release of its new Rebel SumoSprings kit, a two-piece unit that the company said allows…
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Winnebago Industries and RV Retailer Team Up to Support Make-A-Wish
Winnebago Industries and RV Retailer recently teamed up to help Make-A-Wish client Thomas get his wish fulfilled by setting him…
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Popular F&I Workshop Returning to RVDA Con/Expo
Nicole Armstrong, vice president of corporate initiatives with Priority One Financial Services, is returning to the RV Dealers Association Convention…
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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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Roadmaster Active Suspension Changes Name to RoadActive Suspension
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Roadmaster Active Suspension, manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket leaf spring upgrades for light duty trucks, has changed…
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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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Dealership Services Veteran Touts Workshop at RVDA Con/Expo
Dealership services veteran Kimberly Schultz, a speaker new to the RVDA Convention/Expo, will deliver a fresh perspective to fixed operations…
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Pennsylvania TV Station Visits Hershey Show
This week America’s Largest RV Show – trademarked – is taking place in Hershey Pennsylvania. WGAL, the local NBC affiliate…
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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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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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KPA Speakers Added to RV Dealers Con/Expo
Three new speakers from KPA, an RV safety and compliance software and services provider, will deliver two workshops in the…
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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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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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Fleetwood RV Debuts Family-Friendly Coach at Hershey Show
The new Fleetwood RV Flex luxury coach is making its official debut at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania,…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Overland Vehicle Systems
Meyer Distributing has added Overland Vehicle System, makers of adventure travel and exploration gear, to its portfolio. Overland Vehicle Systems…
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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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RELiON Battery Partners with Nonprofit ‘The Bee Cause Project’
Lithium battery maker RELiON Battery announced a partnership with 1% for the Planet nonprofit organization The Bee Cause Project. As…
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Ep. 44 – Jan Kelly Keeps Speaking the Truth
Jan Kelly, president and founder of Kelly Enterprises, has been consulting RV dealers on proper business conduct for a long…
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Forest River Bringing John Mellencamp to Open House Week
Forest River said that as a thank you to dealers, it is bringing in Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame inductee and…
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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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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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Dometic Announces 2022-23 Live Training Schedule
Dometic is pleased to announce its 2022-23 live training schedule. The trainings will be hosted in more than 25 locations…
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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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NCRVDA Hosts Consumer RV Show Next Week
The North Carolina RV Dealers Association (NCRVDA) is hosting what it said is the last RV show of the year…
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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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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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Survey: RV Owners Continue to Profit From RV Rental Boom
RVshare, an online company bringing RV owners and renters together, recently surveyed its RV owners and found that the demand…
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Spader Business Management Sold to NCM Associates
NCM Associates has acquired Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based Spader Business Management and its subsidiary, A World of Training, effective Aug.…
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Webinar this Wednesday: ITR Hosts Fall RoadSigns Forecast
This Wednesday, Sept. 7, the RV Industry Association will host a members-only webinar to review the upcoming Fall RV RoadSigns forecast and…
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Sales Process, Customer Trust Presentations at RVDA Con/Expo
Professional trainer Peter Chafetz of Protective Asset Protection will present an F&I workshop twice and a separate workshop designed to…
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NRVTA Expo Registration Opens to RV Inspectors, Technicians
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today announced registration for the 2022 Expo is open to all RV inspectors and…
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Caravan Salon Wraps Up with 235,000-Plus in Attendance
Caravan Salon wrapped up its 2022 gathering in Düsseldorf, Germany, concluded this weekend with more than 235,000 people from 72…
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Canada’s 7th Annual Camping Appreciation Weekend
Canadian Camping Appreciation Weekend is this weekend, Sept. 9-11. The annual weekend, now in its seventh year, is a national…
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RVIA President and CEO’s Holiday Message
Craig Kirby, president and CEO of the RV Industry Association, wrote this letter to membership in advance of the holiday…
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Kenect Founder Anderson to Host RVDA Workshop, Panel Discussion
Network television veteran and founder of Kenect, Graham Anderson, will lead a discussion panel and deliver a separate workshop at…
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Dometic Makes Splash at Forest River Owner’s Group Rally
Dometic participated in the annual Forest River Owner’s Group (FROG) International Rally held at the Elkhart (Indiana) County 4-H Fairgrounds…
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RV Shipments Projected at 498,800 for ’22, a 16.9% Drop from 2021
RV wholesale shipments are projected to reach 498,800 units by year-end 2022 and 419,000 units in 2023, according to the…
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Sunset Park RV and Pennsylvania Dealer Partner on Sweet Trailer Giveaway
Independent RV maker Sunset Park RV and Pennsylvania dealership Susquehanna RV, with two locations in the Keystone State, have launched…
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RVTAA Member Serves as RV Service Resource on JustAnswer
The RV Technician Association of America (RVTAA) today reported one of its members was approved to serve on the JustAnswer…
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Southern Utah Dealership Announces Major Expansion
Indy RV, which was founded by Larry Cox to serve the Hurricane/St George, Utah, markets more than 15 years ago,…
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Truma Upgrades, Adds Personnel at Lakeland Service Center
Truma North America has made some changes to its Lakeland, Florida, service center to accommodate more Truma and Alde customers.…
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RV Learning Center Seeks Spader Scholarship Applications
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center is pleased to begin accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship.…
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Meyer Distributing Partners with Trampoline Company
Meyer Distributing is partnering with Springfree Trampoline Co. and will begin offering the global company’s line of trampolines to its…
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F&I Compliance Training Courses Available from APCO Holdings
APCO Holdings, LLC’s EasyCare brand, a provider of F&I products for RV dealerships in the U.S., is partnering with the…
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Grand Design Hosts 8th Annual National Owners’ Rally
Grand Design Recreational Vehicles kicked off its eighth annual National Owners Rally today, Aug. 30, which runs through Friday, Sept.…
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Gulf Stream Hosts Inaugural ‘Celebration’ for Vintage and Vista Cruiser Owners
Gulf Stream Coach recently hosted its first-ever “Celebration” for owners of the company’s Vintage Cruiser and Vista Cruiser laminated lightweight…
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Rollick Announces Technology Integration with eBay Motors
Rollick, a technology platform geared for the RV, marine and powersports markets, announced an integration with eBay Motors, a leading…
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Early Registration for 2022 RVDA Con/Expo Ends Thursday
This Thursday is the deadline for getting advance registration discount tickets for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, set for Nov.…
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Webinar: ITR Economics Hosts Fall RoadSigns Forecast
On Wednesday, Sept. 7, the RV Industry Association will host a members-only webinar to review the upcoming Fall RV RoadSigns…
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California Assesses Rules to Ban Gas-Powered Vehicles
Editor’s note: RVIA is keeping a close eye on legislation moving forward in California that would eventually impact every vehicle…
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Blog: Tom Kline with Part II of ‘10 Steps to Avoid Legal Peril’
Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point has the second part of a series he started last month discussing a list…
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Camping World Acquires Two Clear Creek RV Centers in Washington
Camping World Holdings is expanding its footprint in western Washington with the acquisition of the Clear Creek RV Center dealerships…
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RVWA Board of Directors Applications Now Being Accepted
The RV Women’s Alliance is currently seeking members to join its board of directors. The board is the governing body…
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Dometic Announces Improvements to Awning Business
Dometic said it has been working hard to overhaul the stocking, manufacturing and delivery practices surrounding its RV awnings, and…
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Way Interglobal Sets Ribbon Cutting Date
Way Interglobal has announced the ribbon cutting ceremony for its new headquarters will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5.…
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NRVTA Names Five Champion Award Winners at 2022 TRVA Convention
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) bestowed five Champion Awards Aug. 21 to people attending the Texas RV Association’s (TRVA)…
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Caravan Salon Reports a Big First Weekend
Caravan Salon 2022, which started this past weekend and will run for 10 days in Düsseldorf, Germany, reported 70,000 visitors…
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