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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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Camping World’s Lemonis Lands Role in Jeff Bezos Biopic
Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Camping World and host of popular reality TV shows, has landed a starring role in the…
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Aliner’s Randall Featured in Podcast
The “You’re Going Deep” podcast hosted by Aaron Watson recently featured the President and CEO of Aliner, Brett Randall. Randall…
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Canadian Sales Statistics Now Available for May
Members of the RV Dealers Association of Canada can now access sales statistics of RVs for May. The RV retail…
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Dometic’s Q2 Sees 53% Jump in Sales
RV and outdoor appliance and accessory maker Dometic reported sales during the second quarter of $802.1 million, a 53 percent…
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Go RVing and RV Expert Mike Caudill Promoting RV Life
Editor’s note: Go RVing, marketing arm of the RV industry, likes to connect with certain “influencers” to get its message…
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Car Wars Partners with Kenect to Offer New Texting Integration
Car Wars announced a partnership with Kenect, makers of a texting platform geared at the vehicle sales industry, to bring…
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Features
A Change on the Horizon
The more things change, so the saying goes, the more they stay the same. For Blue Ox, it’s a fitting…
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Automatic RV Sewer Dump Hits Market
Jon Calvin had an idea for an automatic RV black and grey water tank emptying system, and now that idea…
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EQ United Hires James Witty as VP of Sales
EQ United, which consists of three divisions – EQ Systems, EQ Harness, and EQ Logistics – has hired James Witty…
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Compliance Webinar Slated for Next Thursday
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 2 p.m. ET, on…
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Dometic’s Console Fridge Now Available for Certain GM Trucks
Dometic announced that its CCF-T Center Console Refrigerator, initially available for select Ford truck models, is now available for select…
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National Powersport Auctions Expand RV and Marine Services
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) said it has expanded its designated RV and marine services across the nation and is now…
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Main Street Capital Injects More Investment Dollars into PPL
Main Street Capital announced that it recently invested a total of $19.5 million in three existing lower middle-market portfolio companies,…
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Protective Asset Protection Announces New Training Programs
F&I provider Protective Asset Protection announced new training opportunities for F&I professionals across the country. According to PAP, professional development…
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Marketing Consultant Tanya Miller to Host Workshop at RVDA Con/Expo
Renowned marketing and advertising expert Tanya Miller, president of Secret Weapon Media Agency, will present a pair of workshops as…
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Truck Hero Officially Changes Name to RealTruck
RealTruck is now officially the new name for Truck Hero, the online retailer of aftermarket truck parts and accessories. RealTruck.com…
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Yakima Names Verde Brand Communications as Agency of Record
Oregon-based Yakima has selected Verde Brand Communications to lead its public relations and integrated communications efforts as the brand brings…
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CDK Global Brings Brian MacDonald Back as CEO
CDK Global, a leading automotive retail software provider, today announced Brian P. MacDonald has been appointed acting president and CEO.…
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BMPRO Hires Chief Operations Officer
Power electronics company BMPRO has hired Alex Bugeja as chief operations officer. Bugeja has more than 25 years of industry…
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RVIA Offers Aftermarket Webinar for Viewing
The RV Industry Association recently hosted a live webinar discussion with Stu Gold of BeginRV.com. It’s now offering that webinar…
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Digital Lead Performance Partnering with CDK
Florida-based Digital Lead Performance, a young technology company known for its speed in converting digital sales leads into appointments, has…
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RVWA Releases Limited Additional Tickets for Symposium
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) said limited tickets are available now for its inaugural educational symposium in Chicago on Oct.…
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Ep. 40 – Karen Redfern of Go RVing on Spreading the Word
Karen Redfern is senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Go RVing, the official marketing arm of the RV…
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Blog: A Look Into the Future of RV Marketing
Joe Mills is the business development manager at Element Three, a marketing consultancy that works with some of the nation’s…
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Meyer’s RV Opens Newest Location in Upstate New York
Meyer’s RV Superstores has opened its newest facility, Meyers Finger Lakes RV in Farmington New York. The company said its…
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NRVTA Opens Registration for 2022 Expo for RV Inspectors and Technicians
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today announced that registration is open for the 2022 Expo, which provides continuing education…
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New Podcast Coming Live Tuesday
The second Tuesday of the month means a new podcast and tomorrow’s episode will feature Karen Redfern, senior vice president…
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Business Development Specialist to Host Workshops at RV Dealers Con/Expo
Business development expert Sara Hey, a new speaker for the RVDA convention, will host two workshops and a “super session”…
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Timbren Unveils New Suspension Products
Toronto, Canada-based Timbren Industries has launched new suspension products for select tow vehicles. The company introduced a suspension enhancement system…
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‘Years in the Making’ – A Tribute to Longtime Employees
The July edition of RV PRO featured a special section called “Years in the Making: Celebrating the Industry’s Longtime Employees.”…
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Clarience Technologies Acquires Parent Company of Truck System Technologies
Clarience Technologies has acquired Pressure Systems International (PSI), a provider of automatic tire inflation systems for commercial truck trailers, as…
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Derema Group Adds West Coast Associate
Derema Group announced the addition of Jason Mendes to its West Coast region effective immediately. Mendes has more than 20…
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PPG to Host Webinar on its AdjustRite Repair Estimating System
Ohio-based PPG announced that it will conduct a live webinar on Aug. 3 to highlight what it describes as the…
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RV Business Solutions Advises on Sale of Anthem RV
RV Business Solutions announced Thursday that it was the exclusive sell-side adviser to Phil Olson in the sale of his…
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Baird Survey Reveals Restless Dealer Sentiment
Results of the latest survey from the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and Baird show that for the first time in…
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RVIA Chairman Rutherford: Congress Needs to Support 2022 Outdoor Recreation Act
Jeff Rutherford, 2022 chairman of the board for the RV Industry Association and president and CEO of Airxcel, submitted this…
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NRVTA Appoints Instructor Specializing in RV Generators
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today announced that Chris Wilson has joined the academic staff as an instructor specializing…
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Germany’s Eberspächer Expands its Executive Board
Germany’s Eberspächer Group is expanding its executive board, starting with the naming of Dominic Waldeier as chief financial officer. The…
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Deal for Camping World to Buy Iowa’s Bowling RVs is Cancelled
A previously announced agreement for Camping World to acquire Ottumwa, Iowa’s Bowling Motors and RV Sales has been terminated, according…
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No Boundaries Introduces ‘Beast Mode’ Package
Forest River trailer brand No Boundaries targets active outdoor enthusiasts, and the company said the NOBO lineup is now being…
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Jason Lippert Featured on Fox Business’ ‘The Claman Countdown’
The head of Lippert Industries, Jason Lippert, appeared last week on “The Claman Countdown” to discuss high gas prices, inflation…
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Dragonfly’s Batteries Chosen as Exclusive Lithium-Ion Battery for Family Motor Coach Association
Dragonfly Energy Corp. announced it has entered into an agreement with Family Motor Coach Association to serve as the exclusive…
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Alabama: Steep Gas Prices Aren’t Dampening RV Sales
Despite high gas prices and rising inflation, RV sales are higher than normal. Bankston Motor Homes President Chase Baerlin said…
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GE Appliances and Midwest Sales and Services Join Forces to Enhance Capabilities
After multiple decades of collaboration, GE Appliances, a Haier company, and Midwest Sales and Services, have integrated their operations, expanding…
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Heartland RV Launches New Dealer Webstore
In an effort to enhance its relationships with its dealers, Heartland RV has launched a new webstore so its dealers…
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Volta Power Systems to Host Rally Around Green Camping Technology
Volta Power Systems, a mobile energy storage company, is hosting a rally for RV technology enthusiasts looking to camp off-grid…
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Independence Day Message from RVIA CEO Craig Kirby
The following was issued by Craig Kirby, president and CEO of the RV Industry Association. As we head into the…
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‘We Are Airstream’ Adds Santa Barbara Location
The largest authorized Airstream dealership in Arizona, named We Are Airstream Chandler, announces its acquisition of Airstream of Santa Barbara.…
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RV Retailer’s Q2 Includes New Store, Acquisitions
RV Retailer expanded its New England footprint in the second quarter with a new store in Connecticut and opened a…
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RVIA Announces Panelists for Compliance Seminar
This year’s Regulatory & Safety Compliance (RSC) Seminar, a member-only event on July 26 hosted by the RV Industry Association,…
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Best-Selling Author John Jantsch to Speak at RV Aftermarket Conference
Attendees at this year’s RV Aftermarket Conference, taking place Aug. 8-11 in San Antonio, Texas, will have the opportunity to…
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Meyer Distributing Announces New Albany, N.Y., Location
Meyer Distributing, a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, announces the addition of its Albany, New York location.…
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Wholesale RV Values Decline as Summer Arrives
Monthly shipments of new RVs were very strong, we learned this week, but wholesale RV prices seem to be losing…
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THOR Industries Named Silver Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association announced that THOR Industries is a silver partner for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. THOR will…
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Report: Live-In RVers Are Trending Younger
The Kansas City Star has this report that is reflected anecdotally in locations all over the U.S.: The demographic shift…
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Airstream Eliminates Gas and Loads Lithium into Mercedes Sprinter RVs
Technology-focused website New Atlas takes a look at the next steps Airstream is taking in moving away from fossil fuels…
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Honda Power Sports Launches New Generator
Just as the 2022 summer of recreation is kicking into high gear, Honda Power Sports & Products, a business unit…
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FTC Shines Spotlight on Certain Auto Sales Tactics Used by Dealers
The Federal Trade Commission is considering a move to eliminate junk fees and bait-and-switch advertising from the car-buying process, according…
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Dealer Profit Services Develops F&I Training for RV, Marine Dealers
Dealer Profit Services, a member of the Brunswick family, has developed a comprehensive F&I training program for marine and RV…
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New England RVers Not Deterred by High Gas Prices
High gas prices are changing some vacation plans, but campground workers in New Hampshire said they’re not discouraging people from…
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RV and Marine Cleaning Brand Bling Sauce Adds to Power-Cleaning Lineup
Bling Sauce, known for its cleaning products that are specifically formulated for RVs, boats, powersports vehicles, snowmobiles, and more, has…
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RVshare Partners With Texas Make-A-Wish Chapter to Grant RV Dreams
RVshare announces its recent support and partnership with Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas (CSTX). Over the past few years, RVs…
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Blog: Customers Don’t Always Know What’s Best for Them
Let’s face it, walking through and looking at RVs at the dealership sure is fun. With all the advancements, technology…
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RV Shipments in May Set a Record
Results for the RV Industry Association’s May 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 50,529 units,…
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Survey: 65M Americans Plan to Go RVing This Year
A recent survey of America’s leisure travelers found that 36%, representing 65 million Americans, are planning on going RVing in…
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Continental Debuts Ultrasonic Back-Up Sensor Kit
Continental, a global supplier of systems, components, and tires to automobile, truck, and agriculture/construction equipment manufacturers, now offers an Ultrasonic…
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EcoFlow Launches Modular Power Solutions for RVs and Off-Grid Living
Portable power and renewable energy solutions company EcoFlow launched EcoFlow Power Kits for RVs and off-grid living. The kits simplify…
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RVDA Launches 2022 Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) Survey
The RV Dealers Association has launched the 2022 Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey and U.S. and Canadian dealers will have…
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Blue Ox Announces New Fifth Wheel Lineup
Towing products manufacturer Blue Ox Products announces a new lineup of Fifth Wheel Hitches and Accessories. No adapters are needed…
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New Horizons Recruitment Video Wins Top Industry Honor
A video created for New Horizons RV in Junction City, Kansas, has won the highest award available in the 43rd…
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New Dates Set for RV/Camping Show in Beijing
Given the improving COVID situation in Beijing, Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co. have officially determined the new dates for All in…
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Nominations Due Friday for RV Aftermarket Product of the Year
Nominations for the annual Aftermarket Product of the Year Award are due this Friday, June 24. The award recognizes a…
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Arrow’s Mullin Excited About 2023 Exhibitor’s Showcase
Arrow Distributing has announced its 2023 annual Exhibitor’s Showcase is taking place at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las…
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KPA Asks: With Wildfire Season Here, Is Your Dealership Ready?
RV Dealers Association partner and business training and compliance firm KPA has released a free online quiz to help determine if dealers are…
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Upcoming RV Technical Institute Classes For July 2022
The RV Technical Institute has announced its upcoming in-person training classes for those seeking to become RV technicians or to…
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