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Airxcel Expands Service Education for Owners, Techs
As new and used motorhome and towable sales continue to rise, so does the need for service and support after…
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RV PRO Now Accepting ‘40 Under 40’ Submissions
Starting today, RV PRO is accepting nominations for this year’s “40 Under 40” class. RV PRO will accept nominations from all…
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Diversified Insurance a Bronze Partner for the RVDA Con/Expo
RVDA announced Diversified Insurance Management is returning as a bronze partner for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, slated Nov. 8-12…
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Flats Over Unveils RV Safety Band
Flats Over, which has manufactured rubber run-flat inserts for the vehicle armoring industry since 2003, introduced its new product for…
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ITR Economics Presents Fall RoadSigns Forecast Webinar
The RV Industry Association will host a members-only webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 8, to review the upcoming Fall RV RoadSigns…
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Good Sam Named Title Sponsor of ESPN Events Kickoffs in Texas, Vegas
Camping World Holdings entered into an agreement with ESPN Events to be the title sponsor of two college football games…
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Wholesale RV Values Continue to Set New Records
“The values of used RVs sold at wholesale auctions rose across the board once again last month, making it seven…
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Camping World Announces Aggressive Greenfield Market Expansions
Camping World Holdings said it plans to aggressively expand its national footprint through the opening of 20 or more new…
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Lazydays Completes Acquisition of Burlington RV
Lazydays Holdings completed its acquisition of Burlington RV Superstore. Burlington is a premier dealer strategically located in Sturtevant, Wisc., between…
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General RV Expanding into the Keystone State
General RV is expanding into Pennsylvania and will be exhibiting for the first time ever at the Hershey RV Show…
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National Auto Care Furthering Aggressive Growth Strategy with Five Acquisitions
Courtney Hoffman, senior vice president of mergers and acquisitions for National Auto Care, announced that National Auto Care acquired five…
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Puma Trailers to Feature ASA Electronics Products at NATDA Show
ASA Electronics added Puma Trailers to the list of trailer builders using its iN∙Command Control Systems for trailers. Puma Trailers…
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Roadmaster Diode Kit Solves Jeep Dash Lighting Issue
Roadmaster notes that Jeep vehicles are among the most popular for towing behind a motorhome, but the company said that…
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Trader Interactive Partnership to Offer RV Inspections
Trader Interactive, a marketplace and dealer services provider for the lifestyle vehicle and commercial equipment industries, partnered with automotive inspection…
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KAR Acquires CARWAVE
KAR Auction Services acquired CARWAVE Holdings LLC. CARWAVE is an online dealer-to-dealer marketplace featuring certified mechanical inspections, buyer guarantees and…
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RV SnapPad Partners with Living Vehicle
Origen RV Accessories announced a new partnership with luxury travel trailer manufacturer Living Vehicle. Living Vehicle will begin providing SnapPad’s…
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RVing in New England to Broadcast from Alliance RV Owner’s Rally
The weekly Facebook live program “RVing in New England” will broadcast live from the Alliance RV 2021 Owner’s Rally in…
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Forces Join to Develop Camper College for Women RVers
Three RV organizations are joining forces to develop “Camper College” for women who like to RV or someday hope to.…
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MB Quart Brings Out the Beats with New Subwoofers
MB Quart audio introduced two versions of its new MB Quart Reference RW1 subwoofers, which the company said will bring…
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Blog: Is It Hard To Do Business With You?
One of our laptops bit the dust the other day. We shopped a bit and decided the replacement was to…
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Covercraft Sells to Audax Private Equity
Century Park Capital Partners completed the sale of Covercraft Industries to Audax Private Equity. A purchase price was not disclosed.…
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Webinar Alert: Strategy Titan’s 2022 U.S. RV Retail Forecast
Join Strategy Titan CEO and founder Jason Krantz on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. ET, as he shares his…
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Northpoint is a Bronze Partner for the RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association announced Northpoint Commercial Finance is returning as a bronze partner for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo,…
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KING Names Industry Veteran DeWaard as VP of Sales and Marketing
KING today announced the promotion of Tom DeWaard as its new vice president of sales and marketing. DeWaard joined the…
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Florida Dealership Gets Nod to Expand
Optimum RV in Ocala, Fla., gained rezoning approval from Marion County Commissioners this week toward the creation of a new…
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NRVTA Unveils Mobile Service Work Arrangement
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced that graduates of its technical training program can apply to be a part…
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Texas RV Association Gathers for Annual Convention
More than 110 people representing many facets of the RV industry gathered this weekend at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines…
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Reyco Granning Awarded Sixth U.S. Patent
ComfortMaster is the next generation of independent front suspensions from Reyco Granning. The system provides a combination of responsive handling…
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National Indoor RV Planning Large Arizona Dealership
Lewisville, Texas-based National Indoor RV Centers purchased a 170,625-square-foot facility it had been leasing, and a 5.6-acre site to develop…
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Reaching New Customers is Topic of RVDA Con/Expo Workshop
Two professionals from Constellation Dealership Group will host a workshop on reaching the next generation of buyers in the digital…
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Texas RV Association Swears in New Board
The Texas RV Association (TRVA) swore in several new board members during its annual membership and business meeting this week…
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COVID-19 Hospitalizations in South Bend Area Highest in Three Months
Hospitalizations from COVID-19 in Indiana’s St. Joseph County and surrounding areas have climbed back to their highest numbers in almost…
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California’s RV Country Helps Fulfill Boy’s Make-A-Wish
Merced, Calif. resident Brennan Reny, age 13, and his family were presented with a 2021 Prime Time Avenger 16BH travel…
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Q&A with Chris Andro, 2021 RVDA Chairman
When asked to talk about his RV industry journey, Chris Andro always starts with a story. He tells how, as…
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RV Technical Institute’s Industry-Led Program Adds Committees
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) recently added three industry-led committees that it said will help it maintain its status as…
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Meyer Distributing Partners with Grill Maker
Meyer Distributing announced another new distribution partnership with HitchFire, which has introduced its Adventure Grilling products. “Inspired by adventure, road…
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Camping World Touts Electric World Sneak-Peek at Upcoming Event
Camping World Holdings will host an in-person investor conference on Sept. 14-15 in Salt Lake City. The purpose of the…
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Camping World Rolls Out Design, DIY and Renovation Centers Nationwide
Camping World Holdings announced a nationwide rollout of Design, DIY and Renovation Centers. The company will expand its offering to…
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Dexstar Wheel Celebrates 50 Years
2021 marks the 50th anniversary of Dexstar Wheel. Dexstar is the North American steel rim and wheel manufacturer for Kenda…
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Meyer Adds Kenwood Business Radios to Portfolio
Meyer Distributing added Kenwood to their line card and stocking inventory. Kenwood specializes in the electronics market for automotive and…
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NRTVA Presents Awards at Texas RV Assoc. Annual Convention
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) bestowed three Champion Awards on Sunday night at the Texas RV Association’s (TRVA) 47th…
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Exclusive: Youngblood’s RV Taps into Love of the Lifestyle
As brisk as RV sales have been, the management team at Youngblood’s RV & Outdoor decided to try a new…
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Video: First Class of Incarcerated Students Graduate as RV Techs in Texas
The Texas Department of Corrections has released a video highlighting the first class of new RV technicians that has come…
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Customer Service Strategies Workshop Touted at RVDA Con/Expo
Frank Tamburrini, general manager of Integrated Dealer Systems, will lead a workshop on creating a business model that focuses on…
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Outdoors RV’s Darin Nelson to Retire
La Grande, Oregon-based RV manufacturer, Outdoors RV Manufacturing (ORV) has announced RV industry veteran Darin Nelson is retiring. Nelson is…
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Digital Era Media Launches Canadian RV Buy & Sell Marketplace
Digital Era Media, producers of MyDealers.ca and Canada’s most popular boat buying and selling website BoatDealers.ca, unveiled the latest addition…
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Nominations Sought for Canadian Dealer of the Year
The RV Dealers Association of Canada is seeking nominations for the 2021 Walter Paseska Canadian RV Dealer of the Year…
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Video Blog: Attention to Your Insurance Can Boost Your Bottom Line
Everyone needs to have insurance. But as dealership expert Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point said, it’s what type of…
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Creative Products Group Acquires Fasteners Unlimited
Creative Products Group (CPG) is acquiring Fasteners Unlimited. Fasteners Unlimited, which also operates under the name Blue Star Supplies, is…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Phoenix Protective Coatings
Meyer Distributing added Phoenix Protective Coatings to its line card and stocking inventory. Phoenix Protective Coatings specializes in spray-on bed…
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Camping World Holds Grand Opening in Fairmont
Camping World held a grand opening on Friday, Aug. 13, at its new facility in Fairmont, W.V., 5 News WDTV…
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Airstream of Tampa Earns Honor of Unveiling the First New Pottery Barn Edition
For the second consecutive year, Airstream of Tampa, Fla., has been recognized as the No. 1 volume dealer of Airstreams…
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RVTI Announces Classes Through June 2022
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) revealed its class schedule through June 2022. Both the in-person and hybrid schedules have been…
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Canadian Wholesale RV Shipments Take Big Jump
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association reported that RV wholesale shipments into Canada, for the second quarter ending June 30, totaled…
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Event Workshop Spotlights Sales, Marketing Relationship
Kristina Shrider, founder of RVEM Mastermind and head of marketing at Giant Recreation World, will host a workshop regarding the…
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Canadian RV and Camping Industry Plan Annual Camping Appreciation Weekend
Canadian Camping Appreciation Weekend is a national initiative coordinated by the Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC). Members thank their…
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RV Aftermarket Celebrates Members During 2021 Awards
The 2021 RV Aftermarket Conference is currently taking place in Atlanta, and on Tuesday, Aug. 10th, the industry came together…
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Baird Survey: Dealer Outlook in Positive Territory for July
A new survey finds RV dealers remain optimistic about current conditions, as well as for the three- to five-year time…
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Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Couple that Sued Manufacturer
A retired couple who did not give the manufacturer of an issue-ridden RV a sufficient opportunity to repair a leaking…
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Air Lift Releases New Air Lift Kits for Kia and Hyundai Midsize SUVs
Aftermarket air suspension specialist Air Lift Co. engineered its debut product – the Air Lift 1000 – to now fit…
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Blog: Mediocrity is a Magnet
A force is weakening team performance in the RV world. The force gradually numbs production, eroding business profits like rust…
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Airxcel Expands Marketing Team
Airxcel expanded its marketing team to include a new social media and communications manager, and a new marketing coordinator. Piar…
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Limited Exhibit Space Available for RVDA Convention/Expo
The RV Dealers Association said that companies interested in exhibiting during the RV Dealers Convention/Expo, Nov. 8 – 12 at…
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Camping World SuperCenter to Host Grand Opening at First West Virginia Location
Five months after announcing the purchase of the local Trailer City RV dealership in Fairmont, W.V., Camping World is just…
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Candidates Announced for 2022 RVIA Board of Director Spots
Nominations are in for the RV Industry Association Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is the highest level authority…
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Last Call for Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
The RV/MH Hall of Fame issued its last call for attendees to join the induction dinner and ceremony for the…
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RV Retailer’s Ferrando Named E&Y Florida Winner
Ernst & Young has announced that Jon Ferrando, CEO and president of RV Retailer, was named an Entrepreneur of the…
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Newest RVDA Con/Expo Workshop Announced Will Target Young Executives
Author and business coach Mike Bensi will lead a special event for Young RV Executives during the 2021 RV Dealers…
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Lazydays’ Q2 Revenue Sets All-Time Record
Lazydays Holdings reported its net income for the second quarter was $25.3 million, up $20 million compared with the second…
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Europe’s Wingamm Bringing Line of Luxury Compact RVs to America
Wingamm, a leading provider of luxury compact RVs in Europe, has announced it is bringing its motorhomes to the U.S.…
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THOR Industries is a Silver Partner for the RV Dealers Con/Expo
RVDA said THOR Industries is a silver partner for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. THOR will also continue its sponsorship…
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Trident Funding Celebrates its 25th Years with a Record Year and Expansion
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Trident Funding – which it said is one of the country’s largest privately owned…
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Continental Makes ‘Surround View’ Systems for RVs
Continental, a leading global supplier of systems, components, and tires to automobile, truck, andagriculture/construction equipment manufacturers, and a trusted provider…
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CKI Introduces Suite of RV-Targeted Bedding Products
Cadence Keen Innovations, dba CKI Solutions, is leveraging decades of experience in the hotel and cruise industries to introduce a…
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Lippert Acquiring Furrion
Lippert is acquiring Furrion, a leading distributor of a large range of appliances and other products to OEMs and aftermarket…
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The Great American Outdoors Act: One Year Later
The following was issued Wednesday by the RV Industry Association on the one-year anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act…
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Marketing Consultant to Examine Social, Digital Marketing Costs at Convention/Expo
Annie Wheeler-Rusch, account and social media director from Wheeler Advertising, will lead a workshop on determining the proper balance of…
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Days Corp. Promotes Rachel Little to Director of Marketing
Days Corp. promoted Rachel Little to the position of director of marketing. Little came to Days Corp. in 2019 with…
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Camping World Announces Increase in Stock Buyback Program
Camping World Holdings announced that its Board of Directors authorized an increase in the company’s stock repurchase program for up…
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Marine Marketplace Suffering from Lack of Inventory
It’s not just the RV industry that’s facing a dearth of inventory, as reported by Trade Only Today. An amalgamation…
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Exclusive: 2021 Hall of Fame Suppliers Show Sold Out
Now in its second year, running concurrently with Elkhart Open House Week, the Hall of Fame Suppliers Show is sold…
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Dealer Registration Open for 2021 RV Dealers Con/Expo
Registration for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, set for Nov. 8 – 12 at Paris Las Vegas, is now open.…
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Camping World’s Q2 Includes Records in Revenue and Income
Camping World’s numbers for the second quarter include a record $2.96 billion in revenue, an increase of $455.1 million, or…
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Windish RV Appoints Whitney Holtz as New Company President
Colorado’s Windish RV promoted Whitney Holtz to the role of company president. Holtz assumes command of Colorado’s largest family-owned an=d…
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Blog: Tips for Dealerships to Prevent Cyber Threats
Guest opinion by Derek Comestro and Craig Froelich from Bank of America As the pandemic and remote work continues, this…
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Northern Wholesale Announces 35th Annual Show
Northern Wholesale Supply is back to having an in-person show this year. It will take place Dec. 8 – 9…
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Made-in-the-USA PullRite Powers On
Since COVID-19 gripped the U.S. last year, suppliers throughout the industry have been forced to make some difficult choices. Yet,…
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Hot Shot’s Secret Expands RV Product Line
Hot Shot’s Secret, the first performance additive and oil manufacturer to introduce a complete line of products specifically formulated for…
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Dormeo Introduces New Mattress Topper
Dormeo, a supplier of sleep products including mattresses, mattress toppers and pillows, announced the availability of a Split Head King…
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Rollick and Kenect Integrate to Enhance Online Buying for Dealers
Kenect’s Text Leads and Text-to-Pay functionality provides Rollick-sourced customers a new way to communicate with dealers and reserve online. Rollick,…
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Trader Interactive CEO to Present at RVDA Con/Expo
Lori Stacy, CEO of Trader Interactive, will lead an educational session in the digital marketing track at the 2021 RV…
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Report: RV Market Suffering Same Shortages Plaguing Many Industries
RVs offer a home away from home and have become a popular way to vacation during the pandemic. But the…
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LiquidSpring Introduces Revolutionary Four-Corner Suspension Upgrade for Gas Motorhomes
The leader in innovative smart suspensions, LiquidSpring is pleased to announce the release of its full four-corner system upgrade. Available…
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Airstream Launches Pottery Barn Special Edition Trailer
Airstream has launched its new Pottery Barn Special Edition Travel Trailer. The 28-foot Airstream is designed in partnership with Pottery…
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Cummins Unveils New Dealer Portal
Cummins announced its Cummins Dealer Portal, which it said is a new, convenient portal designed to transform how Cummins dealers…
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Brown & Brown Posts Big Increases in Revenue, Income
Insurance company Brown & Brown revealed earnings for the second quarter of $727.3 million, an increase of $1128.5 million, or…
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NRVTA, Go Power and Big Truck Big RV Partner on Video Touting Affordable Solar
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) was used to film a video for Big Truck Big RV, demonstrating the process…
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Virtual RV Event Gears Up for Fifth Annual Rendition
Full-Time Freedom Week, the largest virtual consumer RV event since 2017, is back for its fifth annual event with more…
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Q2 a Record Quarter for RV Shipments
The RV Industry Association’s June 2021 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 50,706 units,…
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Marketing Expert to Host Set of Convention/Expo Workshops
McKay Allen, vice president of marketing for KENECT, will host a pair of workshops at the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo.…
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