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Blue Compass Acquires Airstream Stores in New Hampshire, Maine
Blue Compass RV announced the acquisition of Airstream of New Hampshire and Airstream of Maine. These strategic acquisitions mark the…
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Sobel University Releases Training Dates Through 2025
Sobel University has announced dates for its Comprehensive Sales Course into 2025 to accommodate the growing demand for current and…
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ReFresh RV Announces Dealership Participation Program
ReFresh RV, an Omaha, Nebraska, company with a proprietary solution to revitalize and protect RV exteriors, announced it will introduce…
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Camping World To Acquire Seven Lazydays Locations
Camping World Holdings announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets and certain real estate of…
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Lazydays Recapitalization, Asset Sales Mark ‘Turning Point’
Lazydays Holdings Inc. announced a series of transformative transactions designed to provide the company with a significantly strengthened financial foundation…
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Park West Asset Management Acquires New Stake in Lazydays
The following is a report from Guru Focus. Park West Asset Management LLC has recently expanded its investment portfolio by acquiring…
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Leveraging Social Media Marketing To Connect With Your Ideal Customer
Are you looking for new ideas to connect with your ideal customer and grow an audience of brand fans? Social…
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Roadmaster Partners With Keller Marine & RV
Roadmaster announced its partnership with Keller Marine & RV distribution, making Roadmaster’s premium RV products readily available to a broader…
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RVDA Welcomes New Chairman During Bustling Con/Expo
With heartfelt gratitude to his family and fellow dealers, outgoing RV Dealers Association (RVDA) Chairman of the Board Ryan Horsey…
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nuCamp Names 2024 Top Dealers
nuCamp announced its 2024 Top Dealers, recognizing their extraordinary achievements during the 2024 model year. “These dealers have demonstrated an…
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Forest River Brands Earn Top Marks in DSI Survey
Multiple divisions of Forest River received the Quality Circle Award from the RV Dealer Association‘s Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) Survey.…
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It’s Not Too Late To Fa La La
I got my start in visual merchandising working for large department stores. We would start planning for the holiday season…
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North Dakota Dealership Focuses on Family
Corral Sales RV in Mandan, North Dakota, has an origin story much like other businesses in the RV industry. “It…
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Why Dealerships Should Use a DMS
A dealership management system (DMS) can assist your dealership in a variety of ways, from sales and financing to parts…
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Blue Compass To Raise Funds for Fallen Heroes
Blue Compass RV announced its November Giving Back campaign to support the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Blue Compass RV will…
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Camping World Closes Offering of Class A Common Stock
Camping World Holdings announced the closing of the previously announced underwritten public offering of 14,634,146 shares of its Class A…
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Camping World Offers $300M Stock Priced at $20.50
Camping World Holdings announced a proposed offering of $300.0 million of its Class A common stock pursuant to a registration…
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What Are Your New Year Plans?
In a few weeks, we will bid adieu to 2024 and greet the new year of 2025. As in the…
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Camping World Reports Q3 Results, Seeing ‘Positive Growth’
Camping World Holdings reported results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30. Marcus Lemonis, chairman and chief executive officer of…
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RVDA Con/Expo Workshop To Discuss Dealership Website Best Practices
“Is Your Online Destination Fully Reflecting Your Business as a Whole?” is set for 9:30 a.m., Nov. 12, during the…
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El Monte RV Named ‘Official RV Provider’ for King of the Hammers
King of the Hammers (KOH), known as the toughest one-day off-road races in the world, announced the return of a…
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Wade’s RV Hosts ‘RV and Treat’ Halloween Event
The following is a report from Fox23. Wade’s RV in Glenpool, Oklahoma, provided a safe place for kids to trick-or-treat…
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Blue Compass Ranked No. 6 in Top 100 Private Companies List
Blue Compass RV has been recognized for the third year in a row as one of South Florida’s Top 100…
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Retaining Talent, Maintaining Safety Culture Topic of RVDA Expo Workshop
Research shows that RV dealerships that invest in maintaining a strong culture of safety reap the rewards in the form…
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RVDA Con/Expo Workshop To Help Dealers Navigate Market Trends
By understanding current trends and dynamics, dealers can strategically position their business to capture market share and generate more leads.…
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RV Care Network Partners With Bontrager Outdoors
The RV Care Network, Canada’s largest network of independent RV dealers, announced a new strategic partnership with Bontrager Outdoors, a…
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Pennsylvania Dealership Closes After 60 Years in Business
The following is a report from The Times-Tribune of Scranton, Pennsylvania. A business born in a backyard that provided temporary…
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General RV Center Expands Florida Footprint
With an eye toward sustainable growth and the long-term health of the RV industry, General RV Center has increased its…
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PleasureLand RV Donates Trailer to Local Sheriff’s Department
The following is a report from the St. Cloud Times. The St. Cloud PleasureLand RV team unveiled a new trailer…
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RVDA & PartnerShip Renew Endorsed Provider Agreement
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) announced the extension of its agreement with PartnerShip, the association’s endorsed shipping partner, to…
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Jack’s Campers Honors Late Employee With Children’s Birthday Supplies
Jack’s Campers in Mitchell, South Dakota, is honoring its late employee Harlan Miller with a project called “Harlan’s Birthday Parties…
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New Service Best Practices Topic of RVDA Con/Expo Session
During an education session entitled “The New RV Industry Service Management Recommended Practices” to be held at the upcoming RV…
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Tom Johnson Sr., Former RV Dealer, Dies
The following obituary was published by Westmoreland Funeral Home & Crematory. After a period of declining health, at the age…
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The Value of Social Media Communities
As a marketer in the RV industry, I’ve always sought innovative ways to connect with our audience. In 2020, my…
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Optimum RV Acquires Oklahoma RV Center
Performance Brokerage Services announced the sale of Oklahoma RV Center in Moore, Oklahoma, from Lenny Zak to Optimum RV. Optimum…
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RVDA Spotlights Top-Rated Brands With Quality Circle Awards
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) is honoring 19 RV manufacturers/brands with Quality Circle Awards for achieving the highest scores in…
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Donate or Apply: RV Dealership Employee Emergency Relief Program
In August this year, a $500,000 pledge to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center helped to establish an RV Dealership…
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Ultra-Fab Extends Warranty on Landing Gear
Ultra-Fab announced that its Landing Gear now has a full 6-year warranty. “Ultra-Fab routinely says that we have the longest…
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Schedule Set for Dealer/Manufacturer Meetings at RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA)’s Industry Relations Committee has announced the full schedule for RV dealer-manufacturer Partners of Progress meetings…
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Blue Compass Acquires Kentucky-Based Patriot RV
Blue Compass RV announced the acquisition of Patriot RV in Lexington, Kentucky, market. The store has been rebranded to Blue…
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RVDA Con/Expo Speaker To Unravel ‘Mysteries of AI’
Uncover the top five myths about artificial intelligence and discover its transformative potential for your dealership at the RV Dealers…
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Overfuel Study Addresses Auto Industry’s ‘Failure of Online Consumers’
Overfuel, a website solutions provider for automotive, RV, marine and powersports dealers, released a new study following a performance analysis…
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Northpoint Commercial Finance Bronze Partner of RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that Northpoint Commercial Finance will return as a bronze partner for the 2024 RV Dealers…
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RVDA Con/Expo Workshop To Focus on Building Customer Relations
During a workshop at the upcoming RV Dealers Convention/Expo, Mark Goldsmith, a national trainer with iA Dealer Services, will conduct…
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Hawkes Outdoors Appoints Kristen Ramirez as President
San Antonio, Texas-based Hawkes Outdoors announced the appointment of Kristen Ramirez as president. Ramirez will lead the company into its…
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Dura Faucet Stays Ahead of Design Trends
Dura Faucet’s website proclaims the company eats, breathes and sleeps RV faucets. In an interview with Darrell Higgins, general manager…
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Rollick Unveils Inventory Marketing Experience for MAXX-D Trailer Dealers
Rollick, a leader in digital retail solutions for the RV, marine and trailer industries, announced the launch of a new…
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Fun Town RV Acquires Kikos Kountry RV in Arkansas
Texas-based Fun Town RV announced the acquisition of Kikos Kountry RV in Cabot, Arkansas. Kikos Kountry is located at 2818…
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Fun Town RV Acquires Dealership in Rockford, Michigan
Fun Town RV announced its acquisition of Northtown Motor Homes Inc. in Rockford, Michigan, located at 10947 Northland Drive NE,…
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Protective’s Sheldon Helps Dealers in an Uneven Economy
For those feeling battered from an economy as uneven as the Rocky Mountains, the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced a…
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Lazydays Appoints Amber Dillard Chief Operating Officer
Lazydays Holdings announced that Amber Dillard, vice president of operations, has been promoted to chief operating officer, reporting to Ron…
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RV Dealership Ideas for Attracting First-Time Buyers
What if your dealership was not only known as the best place to purchase an RV, but also as a…
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Lazydays Announces Leadership Transition
Lazydays Holdings announced that Ronald Fleming assumed the role of Interim CEO and joined the board of directors on Sept.…
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Duane Spader Leadership Scholarship Application Deadline Extended
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has extended the application deadline for the 2025-26 Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship to…
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Hershey Show Reports Great Turnout for 2024
The Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA) reports 47,879 people attended the 55th Annual America’s Largest RV Show, Sept.…
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Optimum RV Set To Acquire Oklahoma RV Center
Optimum RV announced that it is set to acquire Oklahoma RV Center in Oklahoma City, marking a significant step in…
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NSA Touts Dealer-Direct Distribution, New Fifth Wheel Hitch
NSA RV Products, manufacturer of towing products, announced it is revamping its distribution by shifting to a dealer-direct strategy, allowing…
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Ultra-Fab Extends Warranty on Leveling Blocks
Ultra-Fab announced that its leveling blocks now has a lifetime warranty. “Ultra-Fab routinely says that we have the longest warranties…
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Meyer’s RV Superstores Announces Leadership Team Changes
Meyer’s RV Superstores announced several key leadership promotions aimed at supporting the company’s continued growth and success. Mike Fleming has…
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Alliance RV Launches Newly Designed Website
Alliance RV announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, built with the goal of providing an enhanced user experience…
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Maintaining Sway Control 101
One of the biggest concerns of RV owners is sway control. Whether they are driving a lightweight trailer, a toy…
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Canada RVDA, iA Dealer Services Celebrate 30-Year Partnership
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and iA Dealer Services are celebrating 30 years of a successful partnership…
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General RV Center Returns to Hershey Show
General RV Center announced it is heading back to Hershey with its largest presence ever featuring hundreds of high-demand RVs,…
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Caravan Salon Touts Over 250K Visitors
Satisfied visitors and exhibitors marked the ten days of Caravan Salon 2024, show organizers said. “The heart of the caravanning…
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Forest River Unveils Expo Headliners for Open House Week
With the 14th Annual Forest River Expo just around the corner, Forest River announced its expo headliners — rising country…
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RECTifying Your Operations, Part 3
Editor’s note: This is the third part of a series highlighting repair event cycle time (RECT). Part 1 appeared in…
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Dan Pearson’s Family Accepts Industry Unity Award
The late Dan Pearson of PleasureLand RV was posthumously awarded the David J. Humphreys RV Industry Unity Award for his…
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General RV Drops Prices, Touts Free RV Giveaway
General RV Center is helping families make memories in the great outdoors by giving away free RVs and reducing prices…
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ACE Launches New Website for Dealers, Agents
Automotive Compliance Education (ACE) announced the launch of a new website and updated logo, part of the compliance training provider’s…
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Fun Town RV Acquires New Locations in Arkansas & Indiana
Fun Town RV announced its expansion with its second retail location in Elkhart, Indiana. Jarrod McGhee, founder and CEO of…
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Unique Camping + Marine Touts New Toilet Treatment
Unique Camping + Marine announced the launch of a new ultraconcentrated version of RV Digest-It Plus holding tank treatment that…
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Dark Web’s Risks to RV Dealers Topic of RVDA Webinar
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and Accelerate2Compliance (A2C) will hold a 30-minute webinar for RV dealers on Thursday, Sept. 12, at…
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Camping World Declares Q3 Dividend
Camping World Holdings declared a regular cash dividend of $0.125 per share on the company’s Class A Common Stock. Payment is…
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Lazydays Cuts RV Prices as Industry Awaits Fed Lifeline
The following is a report from Seeking Alpha. While the leisure vehicle sector waits for the Federal Reserve to lower…
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RVIA Reveals 2025 Aftermarket Conference Dates
Last week’s 2024 RV Aftermarket Conference was a success, with over 200 attendees taking part in 900-plus scheduled meetings. During…
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Little Dealer Little Prices To Hold ‘Valley of the Sun RV Show’
Arizona-based Little Dealer Little Prices, a Campers Inn RV company, announced it is preparing to put on the ultimate RV…
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Texas RV Association To Host 50th Anniversary Convention
The Texas Recreational Vehicle Association (TRVA) is set to launch its 50th Anniversary Convention this weekend at San Antonio’s La…
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$500K Pledge to RV Learning Center Creates Emergency Relief Program
The RV Dealership Employee Emergency Relief Program is a new joint initiative between the Ron & Lisa Fenech Family Foundation…
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Entegra Coach Launches New Dealer Training
Entegra Coach launched an all-new training curriculum for its dealer partners called the Entegra Coach Academy. The online based learning…
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Leisure Travel Vans Touts ‘Diamond Dealers’
Leisure Travel Vans (LTV)’s Triple Diamond Dealer program recognizes dealers with the highest levels of customer satisfaction–starting from the sales…
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Airstream’s Mark Wahlberg, Feldman Automotive Tout Celebrity Golf Event
Corewell Health Foundation Southeast Michigan announced that Feldman Automotive Group, in partnership with event host Airstream retailer Mark Wahlberg, will…
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The Importance of Follow-Through in Sales
There are many steps that need to happen correctly for salespeople to close a deal with customers when the weather…
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RV Sales Named 2024 Albuquerque ‘Best RV Dealership’
RV Sales has been named as New Mexico’s 2024 Albuquerque Journal Readers’ Choice Award winner in the Best RV Dealership category. This…
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General RV to Host Hiring Event for Salisbury Location
With up to 150 full-time jobs with an average salary of $65,000 available at its new Salisbury, North Carolina, location,…
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RVDA Con/Expo Speaker To Discuss De-Escalation & Employee Retention
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced Sara Jeckovich, peacebuilder consultant of Pollack Peacebuilding Systems, will be presenting two education workshops…
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Applications Open for Duane Spader Leadership Program
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has begun accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship. This scholarship…
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RECTifying Your Operations, Part 2
Editor’s note: This is the second part of a series highlighting repair event cycle time (RECT). Part 1 appeared in…
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Camping World Sees Record New Unit Market Share in Q2
Camping World Holdings reported results for the second quarter ended June 30. Net income was $23.4 million for the second…
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Grand Design’s Lineage Kicks Off La Mesa Tour
Grand Design RV announced its highly anticipated La Mesa Rec Van Kick-Off Tour, featuring the new Lineage Series-M. The tour…
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Lerch RV’s Lessons in Success
Mistakes and successes go hand in hand, and Ed Lerch isn’t ashamed to admit it. The founder of Lerch RV,…
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RVDA Con/Expo Workshop To Cover Success in a Lower Margin Atmosphere
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced veteran John Spader of NCM Associates will lead dealers through ways to make their…
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Jayco ‘Doubles Down’ at Dealer Homecoming
Jayco held its 2024 Dealer Homecoming Event July 21-24 in Las Vegas. The annual event, once again held at the Venetian…
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RVDA Con/Expo Workshops To Focus on ‘Building a Culture of Excellence’
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced management consultant Theresa Syer of Syer Hospitality Group will help dealers who want to…
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Campers Inn RV Providing On-Site Services at Motocross Championship
MX Sports Inc., producer of the 43rd Annual Monster Energy Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by AMSOIL, announced Campers Inn…
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Priority RV Network Hits Record 160 Locations
Priority RV Network (PRVN) announced it achieved milestones July 1, marking its expansion to a record 160 dealership locations. This…
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Rotary Releases Remote-Controlled Flex MAX Linker
Rotary, part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG), a Dover company, announced that the Rotary Flex MAX Linker is now available.…
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Washington Dealership Closing After 50 Years of Business
The following is a report from NCWLIFE. Washington-based All Seasons RV is closing on the year of its 50th anniversary.…
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Caravan Salon ’24 Organizers Release Full Program
From Aug. 30 to Sept. 8, the Caravan Salon trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, will again be the meeting platform…
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Enrollment Deadline Approaching for Virtual Sales Training
Sobel University has extended enrollment for the Comprehensive Sales Course scheduled Aug. 5-9. This will be the last virtual course…
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Renogy Partners With Priority RV Network on Off-Grid Solutions
Renogy, a renewable energy off-grid solutions provider, announced a strategic partnership with Priority RV Network (PRVN), North America’s largest network…
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