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Ultra-Fab Releases Loaded Hubs
Over a year ago, Ultra-Fab released its standard hub/drum assemblies. RV and trailer dealers and distributors received them well and…
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Sustainability of Parts & Accessories Inventories
Sustainability is the special theme for March’s issue of RV PRO, so I have dedicated my column to assist you…
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A Dealer’s New Dawn: Midway RV Center
From the Apollo 11 moon landing and the Woodstock music festival to the first message sent over the primeval internet,…
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Wilkins RV Names Manufacturer Sales Rep of the Year
New York-based Wilkins RV announced that Scout Burnstine of Alliance RV has been selected by its sales team as the…
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PPL Motor Homes Opens 2nd Dallas-Fort Worth Location
PPL Motor Homes, one of the largest RV consignment dealers in the U.S., announced the opening of their second location…
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Lazydays Reports Financials, Sale of 3 Stores to General RV
Lazydays Holdings reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2024. Ron Fleming, interim CEO,…
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Campers Inn RV Partners With Mike Regan, Crestview RV
Campers Inn RV and Mike Regan announced their partnership and successful acquisition of Crestview RV. Through this strategic partnership, Regan…
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Rex & Sons RV Holds Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Rex & Sons RV hosted a grand opening celebration Saturday, March 22 at its new location in Castle Hayne, North…
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Element Three Hires Industry Veteran To Bolster Strategy
Element Three, a full-service marketing agency that serves businesses with a distributed sales model, announced today that Steven Hileman has joined the…
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Best Practices for Preventing Internal Fraud
“My employee would never steal from me! He/She has been a loyal employee for 10 years and is like part…
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Priority RV Network Expands Ahead of Annual Meeting
Priority RV Network (PRVN) announced the addition of 14 new dealer rooftops, the launch of several strategic vendor partnerships and…
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Campers Inn Racers To Feature in PlayStation Game
PlayStation has officially announced the release of NASCAR 2025 MOD5, set to hit shelves in the fall of 2025, and…
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Burlington RV Superstore Founder Russell Wegge Dies
Russell Richard Wegge, founder of Burlington RV Superstore in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, died March 21. He was 92. The following is…
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Camping World CEO Speaks to WITN About Flag Fight
The following is a report from WITN. The CEO of Camping World is talking with WITN after the Greenville city…
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Priority One Launches Dealer Resource Center
Priority One Financial Services, a full-service finance company for marine, RV, trailer and equipment dealers, recently unveiled its new Dealer…
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Oklahoma RV Sales Donates Camper to Family Affected by Wildfire
The following is a report from FOX23. A family-owned business in Mannford is lending a big hand to families in…
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RVDA of Canada Partners With Waterfall Analytics
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada announced a new partnership with Waterfall Analytics, a leading provider of Canadian…
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Rex & Sons RV Celebrates Opening of Castle Hayne Location
The following is a report from the Wilmington Biz. Longtime Wilmington RV dealer Rex & Sons RV marked the opening…
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Integrated Dealer Systems, VINRV Launch AI Decoding Technology
Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS), a provider of RV, marine and trailer dealer management software, has partnered with VINRV, a proprietary…
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RVDA Seeks Nominations for James B. Summers Award
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) is seeking nominees for the James B. Summers (JBS) Award, named in honor of the…
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Be Prepared With This Data Breach Response Plan
As a business owner/dealer, you have an obligation to protect customers’ personal information. This is called personally identifiable information (PII)…
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Camping World Closes Indiana Lazydays Purchase
Camping World Holdings announced that it has closed on the asset and real estate purchase of Lazydays in Elkhart, Indiana.…
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Renogy, Campers Inn RV Showcase Power Solutions & Cooling Technology
Renogy, a renewable energy off-grid solutions provider, announced it has hit the road once again, attending the newly rebranded Family…
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Sobel University Extends Sales Course Enrollment Deadline
Sobel University announced it is extending the enrollment deadline for its Virtual Comprehensive Sales Course to March 28 to accommodate…
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Creating a Successful RV Show Brand Presence
RV shows offer a unique opportunity to connect intimately with future buyers and customers who are ready to purchase. While…
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Chinook RV Partners With Berryland Campers
Chinook RV announced a strategic partnership with Berryland Campers, a reputable dealership in the RV industry, to enhance its reach…
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Indiana Legislature Discusses Bill Regulating RV Sales
The following is a report from WNDU. A bill moving through the Indiana General Assembly is designed to bring smoother…
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Wholesale Shipments Into Canada Increased 15.9% YOY
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reports that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31,…
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How To Go From CRM to DMS
In today’s RV world, managing just customer relationships isn’t enough; your dealership needs a system that brings everything together, making…
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RVDA Board Approves 2026 RV Dealers Con/Expo Location
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) board of directors approved holding the 2026 RV Dealers Convention/Expo at Paris Las Vegas at its meeting on…
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Camping World To Attend 2025 Bank of America Conference
Camping World Holdings announced that it will attend the Bank of America 2025 Consumer and Retail Conference in Miami, Florida.…
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Topper’s RVs Reaches for the Top
There’s one word on Larry Troutt III’s mind for his position as the newly elected board chair of the RV…
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Camping World Closes Purchase of Wisconsin Lazydays
Camping World Holdings announced that it has closed on the asset purchase of Lazydays in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. The company expects…
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RVDA of Canada Provides Updates on Tariffs
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada provided the following update to its members regarding the U.S.-Canada tariffs and…
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RVDA Con/Expo Committee Seeks Workshop Submissions
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) Convention/Expo Committee is seeking workshop proposals for the 2025 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, Nov. 10-14 at Paris…
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Yakima Unveils New Spring 2025 Product Line
Oregon-based Yakima announced its complete Spring 2025 product line. The 2025 collection delivers solutions for every adventure, from enhanced bike…
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The 5 Steps of Finances
This month’s column focuses on the financial aspects of managing your parts and accessories operations. So that we are on…
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Camping World Closes Purchase of Tennessee, Washington Lazydays
Camping World Holdings announced that it has closed on the asset and real estate purchase of Lazydays in Murfreesboro, Tennessee,…
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RVIA Seeks Vital Input To Bolster Advocacy Efforts
The following was included in the RV Industry Association’s News & Insights report. The RV Industry Association (RVIA) is doubling…
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Camping World Reports Increased Q4 Revenue
Camping World Holdings reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2024. Marcus Lemonis, chairman and…
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Blue Compass’ Ferrando Profiled by Alumni Association
The following is a report by the University of Michigan Alumni Association. When Jon Ferrando, ’88, decided to rebrand the…
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Giant RV Opens Overland, Van Shop in California
Giant RV unveiled what it says is the largest indoor inventory of overland and luxury Class B vans in southern…
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RV PRO Roundup: Most-Read Dealer Profiles of 2024
RV dealers are at the heart of the RV industry, with many dealerships being family-owned and -operated enterprises going back…
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Camping World Announces $2.15B Floorplan Credit Agreement
Camping World Holdings announced that it has entered into an amended and restated floorplan credit agreement dated Feb. 18 (the…
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Bell Camper Sales Acquires Tulsa RV & Marine
Bell Camper Sales, an RV dealership based in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, announced its acquisition of Tulsa RV & Marine, located at…
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RVDA Webinar: How Dealers Can Reduce Expenses, Support Communities
Join the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and Purpose in Expenses (PIE) on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. ET to…
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Save the Date for the 2025 RVDA Con/Expo
The 2025 RV Dealers Convention/Expo is set for Nov. 10-14 at Paris Las Vegas. Presented by RVDA of U.S., RVDA…
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RVDA of Canada Offers Tariffs Webinar Recap, Recording
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada held a webinar Thursday, Feb. 6 to address the potential impacts of…
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Rollick Announces Enhancements, Integrations for RollickEngage
Rollick, a leader in digital retail solutions for the RV, marine and trailer industries, announced at AIMExpo that RollickEngage, its…
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Nominations Open for Outstanding Women in Business
Every year, RV PRO recognizes some of the top women who are excelling in the RV industry. Whether they are…
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Sunset Park RV Reveals 2024 Top Dealers
Sunset Park RV, an independent manufacturer based in Shipshewana, Indiana, announced its top-performing dealers for 2024. The awards recognize dealers…
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How Mountaineer RV Turned a Family Passion Into a Leading Dealership
With 1,500 campsites, 27 state parks and 12 million acres of forest land, West Virginia is a camper’s idea of…
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RVDA To Co-Host Webinar on Maximizing Profit
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced an exclusive webinar to discuss how RV dealers can identify cost-savings features and develop…
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Update: Associations Issue Statements on Tariffs & Industry Impact
Update from 2/4 1 p.m. ET: U.S. Customs and Border Protection has released a bulletin to provide guidance on the…
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Camping World Acquires Assets of Hitch RV
Camping World Holdings announced that it has closed on the asset purchase of Hitch RV, with three locations in Delaware,…
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Geotrek Vans To Offer Ford Transit Camper Van Builds
Boulder, Colorado-based Geotrek Vans announced the expansion of its product line to offer its signature builds on the popular Ford…
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General RV Opens Second Utah Supercenter
General RV Center announced the opening of its second supercenter in Utah. The new store is located in South Weber,…
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RV Fixed Ops Certification Week Scheduled for March
The Society of Certified RV Professionals, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center have designated March 2–8, as…
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Giant RV Donation Aids California Wildfire Relief Efforts
In the wake of the devastating fires that have ravaged southern California this past month, Giant RV is stepping up…
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RVDA of Canada To Submit PFAS Report on Dealers’ Behalf
Following up on its October communication regarding the mandatory reporting requirements for forever chemicals (PFAS) by importers, the RV Dealers Association…
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BTR Outfitters To Help Those Displaced by California Wildfires
BTR Outfitters, owned and operated by the Hanner family (which also owns Hanner Chevrolet and Hanner RV in Abilene, Texas),…
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Fun Town RV Releases Dates for Annual DFW RV Party
Texas-based Fun Town RV announced the return of its DFW RV Party, set to take place from March 13 to…
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Registration Opens for Caravan Salon 2025
Exhibitor registration for Caravan Salon 2025, the European RV industry’s largest annual gathering, is now open online here. The hall…
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Sobel University Highlights Success of RVDA Collaboration
Sobel University recently shared the success of its recent work with the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and…
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Great Alaskan Holidays Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Great Alaskan Holidays, one of Alaska’s premier RV rental and sales companies, announced its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of…
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Carolina Association Hosting RV Repair Trainings in February
The Carolinas Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (CARVC) is hosting two hands-on RV repair training sessions ahead of its…
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Blue Compass RV Acquires Airstream of New Mexico
Blue Compass RV announced the acquisition of an exclusive Airstream dealership in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The dealership will relocate to…
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General RV To Showcase Nearly 400 RVs in Tampa
General RV Center announced it is heading back to Tampa with hundreds of high-demand RVs, exclusive displays and more as…
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RVDA of Canada To Host Webinar on Maximizing Show Opportunities
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada will hold a 1-hour webinar on Thursday, Jan. 9, at 12 p.m.…
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RVDA Help Desk & Solution Center Adds Text Line
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has added a text line to its new Help Desk & Solution Center, designed to…
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Design Engineering Unveils New ATAC Red Oxide Primer
Design Engineering has unveiled its new ATAC Red Oxide Primer (Part # 50297 – available Q1 2025). Specially formulated to…
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Lazydays Appoints Jeff Needles as Chief Financial Officer
Lazydays Holdings Inc. announced that Jeff Needles has been appointed chief financial officer, effective Jan. 6. Needles, the former CFO…
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Lazydays Announces Record Date for Rights Offering
Lazydays Holdings Inc. announced that the special independent committee of its board of directors has set terms for the company’s…
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Pittsburgh RV Show Slated for Jan. 11-19
The Original Pittsburgh RV Show returns to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center Jan. 11-19. “Check out the year’s biggest…
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Costs of Doing Business in 2025
The state of the industry is the primary theme of this month’s issue of RV PRO. Like most other industries,…
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Campers Inn Promotes Two to National Sales Directors
Campers Inn RV announced the promotion of Ricky Chynoweth and Daniel Knight to national sales directors. Chynoweth will serve as…
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Performance Brokerage Services, Stanek Group To Host Webinar
Performance Brokerage Services and The Stanek Group at Morgan Stanley will be hosting a Panel Discussion with Raul Rodriguez, senior vice president…
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Industry Professionals’ Predictions for 2025
If we have learned anything since 2020, it’s probably to be flexible with what you have planned. In fact, the…
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Fun Town RV Acquires Waller, Texas’ Lazydays
Fun Town RV, Texas’ largest towable RV dealer, announced its acquisition of Lazydays RV, located at 20103 Stokes Road in…
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Little Dealer Little Prices’ Toy Drive Aids 1,300
Little Dealer Little Prices Prescott Valley, a Campers Inn RV company, partnered with Real Hope Inc. to host its fourth…
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RV Technical Institute Touts 2025 Dealer On-Site Training
Although the year is winding down, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is revving up its Dealer On-Site Training initiative in…
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A Whole New Level
Leveling an RV properly helps ensure customers have the best experience and get the most out of their RV. RV…
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NATDA & Dexter Launch Technical Training Program
NATDA (The North American Trailer Dealers Association) announced a new partnership with Dexter, a leading name in trailer axles and…
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RVDA Launches Dealer Help Desk & Solution Center
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has launched a new member service, the RVDA Help Desk & Solution Center, designed to…
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Jayco Hosts 2024 MASTERS Dealer Training
Jayco is concluding its 2024 MASTERS Dealer training, which takes place the weeks of Dec. 2 and 9. Approximately 350…
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Kunes Auto & RV Partners With EV Home Charging Company
Kunes Auto & RV Group, a Midwest automotive group, announced a strategic partnership with Treehouse, a specialized electric vehicle (EV)…
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Remote Vans Expands Into California
Remote Vans, a manufacturer known for Class B adventure vans, announced its new partnership with Happy Daze RV. This expansion…
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On-Demand Portion of RVDA Con/Expo Now Available
RV dealership employees and other industry stakeholders can access educational sessions and exhibitor information during the on-demand portion of the…
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RV Care Network Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Annual Convention
From Nov. 24-26, the RV Care Network celebrated its 25th anniversary as Canada’s largest network of independent RV dealers at…
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China’s ‘All in Caravaning’ Trade Fair Scheduled for May 2025
All in Caravaning (AIC), one of China’s leading international trade fairs for motorhomes and caravans, will be held at a…
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Keeping Tabs on Fast-Moving Inventory Items
The primary theme of last month’s issue of RV PRO was the recognition of RV industry professionals who qualify as…
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Kunes Auto & RV Group Acquires Wisconsin RV World
Kunes Auto & RV Group announced the acquisition of Wisconsin RV World in DeForest, Wisconsin. The purchase of the state’s…
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RVDA, KPA Webinar To Highlight Business Growth & Challenges in 2025
In anticipation of a stronger RV market in 2025, the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) will be hosting a webinar on Dec. 19 at…
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Platinum RV Center Back Under Original Ownership
The following is a report from The Progress. Texas’ Platinum RV Center is now back under the ownership of Kevin…
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Transport Canada Releases Statement on Canada Post Strike
Note: The following is a letter provided by the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada, offering insight from Transport…
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ROUTE 66 RV Network Welcomes New Dealerships
ROUTE 66 RV Network has continued to expand its presence in the RV industry with the onboarding of 17 new…
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PPL Motor Homes Supports Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
PPL Motor Homes announced the company is donating $20,000 to the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (CFP). CFP’s mission is…
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Rotary Solutions Debuts R1250 Leverless Tire Changer
Rotary Solutions, part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG), a Dover company, has released the Rotary R1250 Leverless Tire Changer. This…
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Campers Inn RV Acquires Right Stop RV
Campers Inn RV announced the acquisition of Right Stop RV, a family dealership founded by Robert (Bob) and Sherry Tobbe.…
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ClickIt RV Donates to Tough Enough To Wear Pink Campaign
The following is a report from the East Oregonian. The Pendleton Round-Up Tough Enough To Wear Pink campaign announced it…
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