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RV Techs and Inspectors Websites Made More User-Friendly
The RV Technician Association of America (RVTAA) and the National RV Inspectors Association (NRVIA) have announced that changes they have…
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Gulf Stream Coach: 40 Years in the Making
Despite the “unthinkable” changes that have hit the RV industry over the last few years, there’s one thing that has…
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Fleetwood RV Unveils New Class A Targeting Remote Work
Fleetwood RV is making the remote work trend easier with the introduction of its new Frontier GTX Class A diesel luxury…
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Keystone Begins Production of Arcadia Super Lite
Keystone RV is introducing a super light product line of its Acadia brand, marking phase two of the rollout of…
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General RV Center Named ‘Fast 50’ by Crain’s Detroit
General RV Center, based in Wixom, Michigan, was recognized as the 12th fastest-growing business in Michigan by Crain’s Detroit. The…
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RVIA Analysis: Inflation Reduction Act
The legislative watchdogs at the RV Industry Association have been keeping an eye on the Inflation Reduction Act as it…
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Protective Asset Protection Marks 30 Years of RVDA Endorsement
Protective Asset Protection, a provider of F&I programs and services, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the National RV Dealers…
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Rollick Ranks No. 136 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 List
Inc. Magazine has revealed that Rollick Inc., which calls itself a “relationship technology provider” for the RV, marine and powersports…
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RV Retailer Names Three New Top Company Officials
Dealership group RV Retailer announced the appointments of a new chief financial officer, chief information officer and chief leadership coach…
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Move It! Michiana Hosts Walk/Run to Benefit Local Children’s Home
Move It! Michiana, an Elkhart, Indiana-based committee focused on empowering people to love and care for each other through community…
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Caravan Salon Organizers Identify Trends
Caravan Salon said it expects 736 exhibitors on hand for its annual gathering in Düsseldorf from Aug. 27-Sept. 4. The…
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RVIA Studying Various Aspects of Inflation Reduction Act
Congress this week passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a far-reaching piece of legislation that will affect tens of millions of…
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Customer Experience Specialist Coming to RVDA Con/Expo
Award-winning professional speaker and customer experience consultant Theresa Syer has been announced as a new speaker for the RVDA Convention/Expo. Syer…
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Harvest Hosts No. 70 on Inc.’s Fastest-Growing Companies List
Inc. this week revealed its annual Inc. 5000 list, a ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Harvest Hosts…
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CRC Industries Celebrates 50th Anniversary of BRAKLEEN
CRC Industries celebrated a pair of milestones for its flagship product, CRC Brākleen, recently when NASCAR returned to Pocono Raceway…
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HOF Induction Dinner Tonight in Elkhart, Indiana
Members of the 2022 RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022 will be at the Hall of Fame in Elkhart,…
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Chemical Guys Debuts New Electric Pressure Washer
Car care products brand Chemical Guys announces the launch of its new ProFlow PM2000 Performance Electric Pressure Washer. The company…
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EcoFlow Launches Modular Power Solutions for RVs
EcoFlow, a portable power and renewable energy solutions company, has launched EcoFlow Power Kits for RVs and tiny houses in…
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Outdoorsy Reports Slight Uptick in its Net Bookings for Labor Day
Outdoorsy, a global online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, reports that its net bookings for the upcoming Labor Day…
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Garmin Introduces New Dash Cam Technology
Garmin International announced the Garmin DriveCam 76 and RVcam 795 all-in-one navigators with a built-in, high-definition dash cam. The company…
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Caravan Salon 2022 Shatters Previous Exhibitor Record
The upcoming Caravan Salon RV show in Düsseldorf, Germany, will break the 700-exhibitor mark for the first time in its…
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Converted Double-Decker Houses Family of Eight
European automotive magazine Motor1.com has an eye for the odd, especially when it comes to RVs. Here, a Brady Bunch-size family finds…
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Renogy Launches Remote Monitoring System
Ontario, California-based Renogy, which makes renewable solar energy products, has announced the release of Renogy One, which it said is…
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Investment Strategist Bringing Global Market Insights to RVDA Con/Expo
Investment strategist John Augustine will review the changing nature of global markets as part of the dealer/GM track during the 2022…
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Wilkins RV Hosts Grand Opening for its Camper’s Village
Bath, New York-based Wilkins RV has announced the grand opening of Camper’s Village at its Fulton location. Camper’s Village is…
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VanDyke Retires After 46 Years Serving the Industry
After 46 years in the RV industry, Jerry VanDyke has officially retired effective July 31. David Copeland has taken over…
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Rep. Walorski’s Funeral Procession Route for Thursday
Ceremonies to mourn the death of former U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski conclude with her public funeral service, set to begin…
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TCF Inventory Finance Returns as Silver Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association announced that TCF Inventory Finance will return as silver partner for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo,…
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Jayco Hands Out Annual Dealer Awards
Jayco recently held its Dealer Homecoming event at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, and the theme this year…
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Heartland Expands Service and Quality Campus
Heartland RV has recently expanded its service and quality campus to 212,000 square feet with the addition of a new…
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Bowlus Volterra Touted as First Electric Production RV
Luxury RV maker Bowlus has announced what it said is the world’s first production, all-electric RV: the Volterra luxury travel…
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Horizon’s Earnings Hurt by Lack of Expected Seasonal Demand
Despite a negative quarter, Horizon Global’s CEO said his company remains laser-focused on boosting sales and cutting costs. The company…
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Ep. 42 – Blending Tradition with A New Way
Ashley Bontrager Lehman is the granddaughter of the founders of Jayco but she’s making her own mark on the industry…
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Blog: Excellent Follow-Through Builds Credibility with Customers
There are many things that can go wrong in the sales process that can lead a customer to not buy…
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Together Outdoors Debuts Grant Program to Support ‘Frontline’ Organizations
The Together Outdoors (TO) Coalition, an initiative committed to advancing equity and inclusion in all aspects of the outdoor recreation…
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Ember’s Founder and CEO is Podcast Guest
RV Founder and CEO Ashley Bontrager Lehman will be the guest on this week’s In Tow with RV PRO podcast.…
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RVDA of Canada Announces Partnership with DriveOn Protection
The RV Dealers Association of Canada announced that it has formed a new endorsement partnership with DriveOn Protection for PermaSeal…
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RVIA Names Candidates for Open Supplier Board Seats
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) said four candidates are running for this year’s two open Supplier seats on its board…
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nuCamp Hosts Annual Teardrop Rally
Sugarcreek, Ohio-based nuCamp said more than 300 teardrop trailers descended on its home community recently for the sixth annual uCamp…
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Firefly Integrations Names New Marketing Manager
Firefly Integrations today announced that Marshall Stutzman has been promoted to marketing manager. Marshall has been with Firefly Integrations since…
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Finance Specialist Jamison Carrier to Address Effective F&I at RVDA Con/Expo
Jamison Carrier, president of Relentless Dealer Services, will deliver a pair of workshops during the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo designed…
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Dometic Continues NAARVA Support with 2022 National Rally Sponsorship
Dometic has announced its sponsorship of the National African American RVers Association’s annual National Camp Rally, set for Aug. 7-14…
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Thieves with U-Haul Steal Airstream
The Hanover County (Virginia) Sheriff’s Office is searching for suspects in connection to the theft of an Airstream camper stolen…
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Lazydays’ Income, Revenue Up in Q2
Two weeks after issuing its preliminary quarterly earnings, Lazydays Holdings said Thursday its net income and revenue both went up…
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Camping World Changing Name of Idaho’s Nelsons RV
Several years after entering the Boise, Idaho, market, Camping World has decided on a name change for one of its…
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Indiana Congresswoman Walorski, Three Others Killed in Car Wreck in Nappanee
U.S Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, 58, (R-Ind.) is one of four people killed in a Wednesday wreck near Nappanee, Indiana. The…
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RVIA Issues Statement on Rep. Walorski’s Death
(This statement was released Wednesday afternoon following the announcement that Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., and three members of her congressional…
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Camping World Sets Record for Revenue in Q2
Camping World reports a record $2.2 billion in revenue for the second quarter, an increase of $106.8 million, or 5.2%,…
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RV Learning Center Launches Online Course for Parts Specialists
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has launched a brand-new online course for parts specialists. The new course will help front line…
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Brunswick Establishes Navico Group to Serve RV, Marine and Other Markets
Brunswick announced today the formation of Navico Group, which will replace its current Advanced Systems Group. Navico Group will continue…
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Obit: Dennis Harney Dies at 75
Dennis K. Harney has died at his home in Washington last week. Harney was apparently very well known in RV…
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Lippert’s Q2: $1.5B in Sales, Triple-Digit Income Growth YOY
LCI Industries, parent company of Lippert, said it had net sales of $1.5 billion in the second quarter compared with…
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Airstream Names Top Dealers at Annual International Dealer Meeting
Airstream recently announced its top dealer rankings based on retail units sold and customer satisfaction scores between July 2021 and…
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Travelcamp RV of Melbourne Holding Grand Opening Celebration
Travelcamp RV recently expanded to Melbourne, Florida, with one of their newest locations now established and open for business. To…
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Blog: Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Dealership’s Assets
Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point has compiled a list of 10 things he thinks are absolutely critical to maintaining your…
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Pete’s RV Center Acquires American Family RV in Virginia
Vermont-based Pete’s RV Center has officially assumed ownership of American Family RV, with dealership locations in Chesapeake and Salem, Virginia.…
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Meyer Distributing Adds New Alberta, Canada Location
Meyer Distributing announced the addition of its new Calgary, Alberta, Canada location. The cross-dock site will have a direct, next-day feed…
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NRVTA Hires Executive Assistant
The National RV Training Academy today announced Jami Allen joined its team as an executive assistant. She will be helping…
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Your Customers Are Buying This – Just Not from You
Often, when I’m talking to RV dealerships, they are very hesitant to bring on fuel treatments, such as our top-selling…
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Camping World to End NASCAR Support
Multiple racing-themed news publications are reporting that Camping World is ending its longtime NASCAR Truck Series sponsorship after this season.…
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Meyer Distributing Now Carrying Race Sport Lighting, Southwire Products
Meyer Distributing has announced the addition of two new lines of products available to its customers. The company is now…
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Horizon Global Rolls Out New Line of Draw-Tite Hitches
Horizon Global Corp. announced the launch of its Hidden Hitch series by Draw-Tite. Hidden Hitch trailer hitches have been released for…
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Looking Into the Future
RV PRO asked a wide-ranging panel of 13 industry professionals to peer into the crystal ball and give us their…
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LKQ’s Net Income Jumps Despite ‘Challenging Operating Environment’
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, reports a slight drop in revenue for the recent quarter but a significant uptick…
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Patrick Industries Sees Big Jump in Q2 Sales
Patrick Industries said a 45 percent jump in sales in the second quarter led to a 59 percent increase in…
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Airstream, REI Collaborate on Off-Grid Camper
Airstream and sporting-goods retailer REI have collaborated on a special edition Basecamp trailer that’s been designed for adventure-seeking campers. The…
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RVIA Releases Results of 2021 Survey of Lenders’ Experiences
The 2021 Survey of Lenders’ Experiences details the results of the RV Industry Association’s nationwide survey of financial institutions concerning…
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Eberspächer Opens Louisville Location
A German-based company that specializes in the manufacturing of environmental controls for automobiles opened a new facility in Louisville, Kentucky.…
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Lippert Announces Tim Schultz as VP of Innovation
Lippert announced that Tim Schultz has been promoted to vice president of innovation. In his expanded role, he will assume…
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Dragonfly CEO Gives TED Talk on Energy Storage
Dragonfly Energy Corp. CEO Denis Phares presented recently at TEDxReno and the talk is now available to view on the…
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RVing in New England Live from the International Airstream Rally
The Facebook Live talk show RVing in New England will be broadcasting tonight from the 65th International Rally of the…
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RVTI Accepting Applications for Kevin Phillips Scholarship
The RV Technical Institute is now accepting applications for the Kevin Phillips Scholarship for RVTI’s Level 1 and Level 2…
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Brown & Brown Revenues Increased 13% YTD in 2022
Insurance company Brown & Brown said its revenues in the second quarter were $839.7 million, more than a 15% increase…
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Keystone RV To Add Merch Store to IGNITE Training Platform
Salespeople at Keystone RV authorized dealers can now redeem the points they earn in the company’s IGNITE sales enablement platform…
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Sales, Management Expert to Host Workshops at RVDA Con/Expo
Management and sales training expert David Martin will deliver back-to-back workshops for dealers as part of the sales education track…
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Dicor Commits to Energy Efficiency
With more OEMs and aftermarket customers expressing interest in the electrification of RVs and extended boondocking capabilities, Dicor Products, an…
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Campers Inn RV Supports Florida ‘Stuff the Bus’ Event
Campers Inn RV for the third year in a row, participated in the First Coast News’ “Stuff the Bus” school supplies…
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Ep. 41 – Brian Wilkins of Wilkins RV: How Internal Focus Leads to External Success
Brian Wilkins is president of New York-based Wilkins Recreational Vehicles and a third-generation business owner. From walking to his dad’s…
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Shipments Fall in June, but Year-to-Date Numbers Still Topping Last Year’s
Results for the RV Industry Association’s June 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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NRVTA to Offer Military Discounts on Basic RV Training Course
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today announced a new program to offer a discount to veterans of the armed…
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Brian Wilkins of Wilkins RV is Next Podcast Guest
The fourth Tuesday of the month means another new episode of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast will be…
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EQ United hires new VP of Sales
EQ United recently hired James Witty as the company’s vice president of sales. As reported by the Goshen News, Witty…
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Maintaining Correct Dealership Capital Levels is Workshop Topic at RVDA Con/Expo
Jane Saxon, a CPA who specializes in RV dealerships, will present a workshop on managing working capital as part of the…
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Meyer Distributing Now Offering Weber Grills Nationally
Meyer Distributing said it has secured a contract with Weber grills to feature its products in all its warehouses nationally,…
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RVTI’s Tech Training Class for Women Doubles in Size
On Aug. 1, 24 aspiring female RV technicians will begin their training to become certified RV technicians. Selected from over…
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Coleman-Mach Introduces Smart Control Center
Coleman-Mach, an Airxcel brand, announced the debut of its smart control center that seamlessly connects Coleman-Mach air conditioners with most…
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Maine’s Largest RV and Camping Show to Stay in Auburn After Years in Portland
The 18th annual show was hosted by the arena back in April, after a two-year hiatus during the pandemic. Prior…
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Wholesale RV Values Tick Upward as Volume Drops
More signs that indicate the industry is still performing strongly but settling down from the manic activity of the past…
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Ember Celebrates Building 1,000 Units
Bristol, Indiana-based Ember Recreational Vehicles has built its 1,000th travel trailer. The 1,000th unit came off Ember’s production line on…
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Winnebago Launches Mobile App
Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries, announced a new mobile app this week at its…
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Lazydays Reports Q2 Revenue Up 16%, Oklahoma Dealership Acquired
Lazydays Holdings released its preliminary results for the second quarter of the year Wednesday and said it had revenue of…
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Storyteller Overland Adds National Sales Rep
Storyteller Overland has added Tanner “Hot Sauce” Carroll to its staff as a national sales rep. Carroll has worked in…
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Leadership Trainer to Host Workshop at RVDA Con/Expo
Noted leadership trainer Pete Smith will present “Rockstar Manager: From Valued Colleague to Significant Leader” as a special session for…
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Lazydays Announces John North as New CEO
Lazydays Holdings has appointed John North as CEO and a member of its board of directors, effective Sept. 6. “It…
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RVTI and RV Retailer Deliver ‘RV Techs Needed’ Message at School Counselor Convention
The demand for RV technicians to service and repair RVs has increased along with demand for units, especially with all…
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Keystone RV to Close Goshen Plant
Some 150 workers at a Keystone RV plant in Goshen, Indiana, learned Monday they will be out of work in…
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ATC Launches Plā Series Toy Haulers
ATC, a manufacturer of aluminum RVs and trailers, has announced the launch of its 2023 toy hauler models: the Plā…
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Elkhart County Board OKs RV Lot
An RV transport company can build its flagship storage lot south of Middlebury, Indiana, after a vote by county officials.…
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FMCA Hosting RV Expo in Nebraska in August
FMCA, an international organization for RV owners, will host the “Golden Getaway” International Convention and RV Expo, presented By Blue…
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Blog: The Digital Difference
(Courtesy of Dealership Performance 360 CRM) Bringing a customer into your dealership and closing a sale on an RV isn’t…
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