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HitchFire Unveils the New F20 Hitch Mounted Grill
Following the launch of its Forge 15 in 2019, HitchFire has now released the F20, the next generation of its…
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Genesis Products Breaks Ground on New Plant
Genesis Products has broken ground on a new 78,000-square-foot plant that will expand its production facilities, creating more than 60…
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RVIA Still Contesting California’s Recent SORE Regulations
Last week, the RV Industry Association submitted a letter to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) requesting a distinction between fixed-mount stationary…
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Stromberg Carlson Brings Bunk Ladder Production to U.S.A.
Stromberg Carlson said it has begun shipping its newly designed and domestically made Bunk Ladder for RVs. While Stromberg Carlson…
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Sanford Auto Brokers Becomes Exclusive North Carolina Dealer for Cortes Campers
Cortes Campers has announced Sanford Auto Brokers in Sanford, N.C., has been granted exclusive rights to sell Cortes Campers RV…
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The Great Outdoors RV Getting Creative (and Airborne) for Easter
On Saturday, April 9, more than 3,000 children will gather in Greeley, Colo., at The Great Outdoors RV. The dealership…
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Tennessee News Investigation Reveals Fraudulent Online Auction Site
Shoppers can buy just about anything these days online. And online auctions can seem like a great way to get…
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Black Book: Spring’s Arrival Finds Wholesale RV Prices Mixed
Spring has arrived in many parts of the country, and eager customers are beginning to flock to dealers’ showrooms. Motorhome…
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Lippert Acquires Girard Systems and Girard Products LLC
LCI Industries has announced that its subsidiary, Lippert Components Manufacturing, Inc., has acquired substantially all of the business assets of…
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Pennsylvania’s Keystone RV Center Sold to Vermont Dealer
Keystone RV Center in Greencastle, Penn., has been sold to Pete’s RV Center of South Burlington, Vt. Pete’s RV currently…
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Dispute Resolution Program for RVs in Second Year
The RV Industry Association last year collaborated with DeMars & Associates to develop an entirely voluntary and confidential mediation process,…
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RVIA Analysis Finds More Campsites with Amenities are Needed
The following is reproduced courtesy of the RV Industry Association. Working with the wider RV industry to improve the RVing…
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Timberline Heating System Integrated into Jayco and Entegra RVs
Elwell Corp. announced the integration of the Timberline Heating System into the new Jayco Swift Li and Entegra Ethos Li…
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Continental Launches New Camera Line Platform
Continental, a leading global supplier of systems, components and tires to automobile, truck and agriculture/construction equipment manufacturers, has expanded its…
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Maxxsonics Employee Seeks Help Raising Funds for Ukraine
Mark Lieber, a project and quality manager from Maxxsonics, is leaving the company’s Illinois headquarters and heading to to Záhony,…
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Blog: Know the Customer: Part 1 of Know Their Type
Editor’s note: This is the third in a four-part blog series (and the first part of a two-part installment related…
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Webinar Targets Dealers Considering Selling
Dealers who are considering selling their dealerships are invited to take part in a webinar on Wednesday, April 6, put…
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Chino, Calif., City Council Approves RV Dealership
The following article was written by Briana Munoz in ChampionNewspapers.com, which covers the Chino, Calif., area. An RV dealership has…
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Report: RV Shipments Continue to Climb Year-Over-Year
The RV Industry Association’s monthly report on wholesale RV shipments found that manufacturers reported shipping 53,722 units in February, an…
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Troy Walvoord Joins Blue Ox Sales Team
Blue Ox Products announced the addition of Troy Walvoord to its U.S. sales team as regional manager of the Rocky…
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Plews & Edelmann Completes Cooler Line Acquisition
Plews & Edelmann, a manufacturer and marketer of power steering components, hoses, automotive fittings and turbo oil lines, has completed…
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Indiana’s Stagecoach RV Relocates to Larger Facility
Stagecoach RV Sales and Services in Peru, Ind., is renovating and expanding into a former military facility near Grissom Air…
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RELiON Battery Launches New Lithium 12-Volt Battery for RV and Marine
RELiON Battery Launches New Lithium 12-Volt Battery for RV and Marine RELiON Battery, a global leader in lithium batteries, announced…
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Exclusive: Ohio-Based Trucking Company Tries to Stay Ahead of the Curve
As a younger man, 28-year-old Justin Miller was an over-the-road trucker that had already been through some ups and downs…
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Fun Town RV Acquires Lloyds RV of Orange, Texas
Fun Town RV announced further expansion into the state of Texas with an agreement to acquire Lloyds RV in Orange,…
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Thor Motor Coach Rolls Out Two New Luxury ‘MEGA C’ Motorhomes
Thor Motor Coach said its family of motorhomes is expanding with the release of Pasadena and Inception “MEGA C” motorhomes.…
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Wilkins RV Pledges $25K to RV Learning Center
Wilkins RV, headquartered in Bath, N.Y., has made a $25,000 pledge to Mike Molino RV Learning Center. This generous pledge…
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Annual Boat, Sport, and RV Show Returns to Northern Michigan
This weekend, one of northern Michigan’s most well-known sports shows is returning to Marquette. Starting Friday, anyone is welcome to…
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Back by Popular Demand
Forest River’s topline Class A luxury diesel motorhome – the Charleston – is back. After a four-year hiatus, the coach…
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Winnebago’s Q2 Revenues Tie All-Time Company Record
Winnebago reported revenues for the second quarter of $1.2 billion, tying the record set in the first fiscal quarter of…
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Pinnacle’s Vir Named Dealerscope 2022 Hall of Fame Inductee
Atul Vir, founder and president of Houston-based Equator Advanced Appliances and Pinnacle Appliances serving the RV market, was recently named…
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REV Recreation Group Launches Sales Tool for Dealers
REV Recreation Group has launched a sales enablement tool for its dealer network. The tool provides dealers and sales representatives…
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BMPRO Expands RV Smart Tech Range
Following the recent release of ProSmart Premium in October 2021, BMPRO announced a latest addition to its range of RV…
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Grote Industries Touts New Executive Director of U.S. Engineering
Grote Industries announced that Chief Engineer Chuck O’Neal has been promoted to executive director to lead and manage the U.S.…
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FMCA’s 104th Convention Begins Today in Tucson
“Sunsets and Saguaros” is the theme of FMCA’s 104th International Convention & RV Expo, starting today and running through Saturday…
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Cortes Campers Expands into Canada with a Nearly $3M Purchase Order
The US Lighting Group announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Cortes Campers, received a purchase order for $2.9 million from Pik-A-Dilly…
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Lazydays Opening New Dealerships in Arizona, Ohio
Lazydays said it will open new dealership locations in Surprise, Ariz., to serve the western Phoenix metropolitan area, and Wilmington,…
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Leisure Days RV Continues Canadian Expansion
Leisure Days RV Group, already Canada’s largest RV Dealership group, continued its expansion with the addition of Freedom RV in…
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Deadline Approaching to Submit Workshop Proposals for 2022 RVDA Con/Expo
The deadline to submit workshop proposals for the 2022 RVDA Convention/Expo is next Tuesday, March 29. The Convention/Expo takes place…
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Webasto Releases Latest Bluetooth Controllers
Webasto North America, a top-100 global Tier-one automotive, commercial vehicle and aftermarket equipment manufacturer, announced the introduction of its new…
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RV Industry Invited to Participate in Advocacy Day in D.C.
Advocacy Day, the longstanding cornerstone event taking place on Wednesday, June 8, during RVs Move America Week, is a unique…
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Blog: Know Your Customer’s ‘What’
Editor’s note: This is the second in a four-part blog series taken from author and career coach Thomas Morin’s book,…
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Dometic to Cease Manufacturing at its Elkhart, Ind., Facility
Dometic announced today the final consolidation its remaining manufacturing activities at the Industrial Parkway, Elkhart facility to other sites in…
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Protective Life to Acquire F&I Provider AUL
Protective Life Corp., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc., said its principal subsidiary, Protective Life Insurance…
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Meyer Distributing Announces Northwest Megahub
Meyer Distributing Inc. has announced the addition of its Hermiston, Ore. “megahub.” The 170,000 square foot facility will be expandable…
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Continental Retools REDI-Sensor Website to Increase Training and Education
Continental, an innovator and supplier of OE and aftermarket Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and replacement parts, launched a redesigned…
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RV Demand Keeps Climbing and So Does Demand for Dealership Employees
Road trips and weekend getaways in RVs boomed during the pandemic and one Metro Detroit-based dealership says demand for the…
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New Podcast Tuesday Features Way’s Wayne Kaylor
On Tuesday, the In Tow with RV PRO podcast returns with another new episode, this one featuring Wayne Kaylor of…
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Report: 2021 Retail Sales Hit Another High; Dealer Inventories Up
For the second consecutive year, North American RV retail registrations set a record high, according to a report from market…
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Sobel University Adds Management Breakout Session to April Training Course
Sobel University has added management break-out sessions to their upcoming Comprehensive Sales Training Course, scheduled for April 4 – 8,…
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Colonial Airstream & RV Signs As Latest WhereSafe GPS Dealer
New Jersey’s Colonial Airstream and RV, and Solutions Into Motion, the parent company of WhereSafe GPS, have a new dealer…
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RVDA’s VP of Administration Officially Retires
As expected, RVDA Vice President of Administration Ronnie Hepp is retiring this month after more than 27 years of service…
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Xantrex to Host Q&A for Solar Power Month
Mission Critical Electronics, parent company of solar product maker Xantrex, announced an upcoming Q&A that it will host in honor…
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General RV Co-Presenting ‘Heroes Appreciation Weekend’
General RV Center is partnering with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and USA Hockey Arena for the 2022 Heroes…
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A New Era of RVing?
THOR Industries and Winnebago separately debuted what the future of electric-powered RVs may look like at January’s 2022 Florida RV…
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RVIA Infographic Reveals New Buyer Info
The RV Industry Association revealed an infographic that provides a comprehensive look at various aspects of the multitude of new…
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Cooper Standard Again Recognized for Ethical Standards
Michigan-based Cooper Standard has once again been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of…
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Supply Chain Issues Vex 2022 Augusta RV Show
The 2022 Augusta RV Show takes place this Friday, March 18, through Sunday, March 20, at the Augusta Civic Center…
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Shop Pro RV & Marine Antifreeze Recalled
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), antifreeze bottles labeled as Shop Pro RV & Marine Antifreeze have been…
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How the War in Ukraine Is Further Disrupting Global Supply Chains
Supply chain disruptions continue to cause headaches in many U.S. industries, with the RV world being no exception. The venerable…
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Eclipse RV Celebrates 19 Years with Memory of Founder in Mind
Only six months after the untimely death of company founder Dallen Trealoff, Riverside, Calif.’s Eclipse RV recently celebrated its 19th…
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Dexter Acquires HiSpec Wheel & Tire
DexKo Global, parent company of Dexter Axle Co., has acquired HiSpec Wheel & Tire, located in Mishawaka, Ind. Established in…
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Forty-Plus Catalytic Converters Stolen from Michigan Dealership
More than 40 catalytic converters were stolen from an RV dealership in Holland, Mich., over the weekend. The city of…
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RVTI Announces Upcoming In-House Classes
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) announced the upcoming in-person classes being offered in Elkhart, Ind., at the institute’s headquarters: Level…
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Winnebago Touts Latest Innovations at Bi-Annual Dealer Meeting
Winnebago announced multiple new technology and product innovations at its bi-annual dealer meeting this week, which ran March 14-16 in…
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Roadpass Rolls Out New Membership Bundle
Roadpass Digital, operator of a technology platform for road travel and outdoor experiences, announced its new membership bundle, Roadpass Pro.…
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Park Model Builder: ‘A Market to be Had’
Elkhart, Ind.’s newest RV manufacturer is run by a pair of industry veterans with one sole focus: park models. Brent…
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Winnebago Celebrates Production of 500,000th Motorhome
Winnebago announced it has produced its 500,000th motorhome, becoming the first industry brand to reach that milestone. The company marked…
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Motor Home Specialist Again Recognized as No. 1 Motorhome Dealership
RV Retailer announced that Motor Home Specialist (MHS) was the No. 1 seller of new motorhomes by a single dealership…
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RVIA: Provisions in the 2022 Omnibus Bill Bolster Outdoor Rec
One of the RV Industry Association’s primary missions is to keep track of bills moving through state capitals and the…
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Flint RV & Camping Show Returns for 45th Year
The 45th annual Flint, Mich., RV & Camping Show begins this Thursday, March 17, and runs through Sunday, March 20.…
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Supply Chains: ‘Complete Chaos for the Shipping Industry’
Fragile supply chains are facing a new headwind amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a new COVID-19 lockdown in one…
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Blog: Know Your Customer – Know Their Day
Editor’s note: This four-part blog series is taken from author, consultant and career coach Thomas Morin’s book, “Know Your Customer:…
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Leisure Days RV Group Adds 30th Canadian Dealership
Leisure Days RV Group, Canada’s largest RV dealership group, continued its expansion with the addition of its 30th dealership in…
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Registration Now Open for ‘RVs Move America Week’
RVs Move America Week, slated June 5-9 in Washington, D.C., is a critical event on the RV industry calendar, according…
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Lazydays Rejects Firm’s Offer to Buy Company
Lazydays’ board of directors has unanimously rejected the B. Riley non-binding, unsolicited proposal to acquire the company for $25 per…
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Coach-Net Launches Dealer-Exclusive Roadside Assistance Program
Coach-Net, provider of RV technical and roadside assistance for 35 years, announced today a that it has launched its brand-new…
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General RV Hosts Hiring Event for Metro Detroit Stores
General RV is hosting hiring events on Tuesday and Wednesday this week at its dealerships in Brownstown, Clarkston, Mt. Clemens…
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How Will High Fuel Prices Impact RV Travel Plans in 2022?
OutdoorMiles.com is a consumer-oriented, RV-focused website. High gas prices will impact travel for 75 percent of RV owners this coming…
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Next ITR RoadSigns Webinar Scheduled
ITR Economics, which tracks and analyzes industry data for the RV Industry Association, announced the next members-only RoadSigns market analysis…
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‘Black Folks Camp Too’ Founder to Host Educational Series
Earl Hunter, founder of “Black Folks Camp Too,” an organization devoted to opening up more of America’s Black population to…
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Canada Police Arrest One in RV Theft, Seek Other Suspect
One man is in custody and Durham, Ontario, Canada, police are searching for a second suspect after an RV was…
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VW will Launch ID. Buzz, Successor to the Combi, This Year in Europe
Volkswagen (VW) has shown the production model versions of its new all-electric ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo, which go…
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Q&A with Carefree’s Eric Cannon
In the RV industry, those who hold leadership roles often come up from sales. However, Eric Cannon, the new president…
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RV PRO Survey: Dealers Largely Optimistic on 2022
RV dealers are largely optimistic in their outlook for this year, based upon RV PRO’s third annual dealer survey, conducted…
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Lazydays Posts Strong Results as it Continues to Add Properties
RV dealership group Lazydays reported fourth-quarter revenues of $322.5 million, up $126 million, or 64 percent, compared with the fourth…
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Horizon Global’s Earnings Held Back by ‘Extremely Challenging’ Conditions
Horizon Global, a manufacturer of branded towing and trailering equipment, reported net sales of $164.3 million in the fourth quarter…
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Patrick Industries Completes Acquisition of Rockford Corp.
Patrick Industries announced today that it completed its previously announced acquisition of Arizona-based Rockford Corp. and the Rockford Fosgate brand.…
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RVIA Profile: Little Dealer Little Prices
The following is the latest dealer profile from the RV Industry Association, featuring Debbie Brunoforte, president and CEO of Arizona-based…
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Baird Survey Shows Positive Dealer Sentiment
Here are the results of the latest survey from RVDA and Baird Dealers are positive on both current conditions (55…
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Canadian RV Imports Increase Nearly 98 Percent Y-O-Y
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association reports that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the fourth quarter of 2021 totaled 13,354…
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Repair Event Cycle Time is the Topic of Tonight’s ‘RVing in New England’
Tonight’s Facebook Live show “RVing in New England” will feature a panel discussion on getting RVs serviced and repaired. Special…
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Travelcamp RV Adds Several New Southeast Locations
Travelcamp RV said it is proud to announce several new store openings, expanding its reach further into the Southeast. In…
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RV Industry Boasts Influential Women Leaders
In honor of International Women’s Day today, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) spotlighted some of the inspirational and influential women…
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Blog: Dealers, the Right Paperwork is Critical
Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point said that when it comes to dealerships purchasing vehicles from a customer, there are very…
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Cortes Campers’ Montana Dealer Expands Business to Wyoming
Cortes Campers, a wholly owned subsidiary of the US Lighting Group, announced it received an initial Purchase Order for $385,000…
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LaVanture Products Named Elkhart Chamber Business of the Year
LaVanture Products, an Elkhart, Ind.-based warehouse and distribution company that serves the RV industry, among a variety of others, has…
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Popularity of RVing Front and Center at Eugene, Ore., Show
Saturday was the Oregon State Eugene Spring RV Show at the Lane Events Center. The event allowed people to explore…
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New Podcast Episode Goes Live Tuesday
On Tuesday, the In Tow with RV PRO podcast returns with a new episode featuring Jason Haugen, CEO of the Salt…
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Way Launching Dual Swing Fridge
Way Interglobal, innovators of the original 12-volt RV refrigerator, announced a pending patent on a new fridge model featuring a…
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