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Go RVing Featured on The Today Show
NBC’s long-running Today Show recently featured a segment on RVing. Aided in putting the piece together by the team at…
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NRVTA’s Tech Tip Tuesdays Videos Gaining Traction
The National RV Training Academy said that when it launched a series of informational videos targeted toward RV users a…
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CDK Global Introduces CDK OnePay Fueled by Global Payments
CDK Global, a retail vehicle technology company, has launched CDK OnePay, a dealership-wide payment solution fueled by Global Payments, a…
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KiloVault Unveils HLX+ Deep-Cycle Solar Lithium Battery
KiloVault, providers of innovative and affordable residential and commercial renewable energy solutions, has unveiled the KiloVault HLX+ series of solar…
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Video Blog: Tom Kline on ‘Yo-Yo’ Sales
If you look on the Federal Trade Commission website, the FTC talks about “yo-yo” sales. So, as the dealer, how…
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Lazydays Acquiring Burlington RV Superstore
Lazydays Holdings said it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Burlington RV Superstore in Sturtevant, Wis. A purchase…
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Lordstown CEO, CFO Resign
Lordstown Motors Corp. said on Monday that CEO Steve Burns and CFO Julio Rodriguez have resigned, days after the electric…
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Future-Proofing Your RV Dealership Today
(Sponsored by SpinCar) The physical lot experience has long been considered king in all vehicle sales. However, this axiom doesn’t…
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RV Retailer Opens Third Training Center
RV Retailer has opened its third RVR University Training Center at its RV One Superstores Charlotte, N.C., store. “This third…
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Dealership Profits are Booming, Driving Average Dealership Value to Record Levels
Haig Partners, which brokers dealership sales and acquisitions, said in its Q1 2021 Haig Report that dealership profits jumped 197…
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Nominations Sought for 2021 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year
The RV Dealers Association of Canada is seeking nominations for the 2021 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award. “This…
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Winnebago, Newmar Celebrate Partnership
Timing is everything. In November 2019, Winnebago Industries completed its acquisition of Newmar for $344 million. Four months later, COVID-19…
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Nominations Open for RV Aftermarket Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominations are now open for the Jim Barker Lifetime Achievement Award. Given to one individual each year who has contributed…
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Illinois Man Becomes First NRVIA Master Certified RV Inspector
The National RV Inspectors Association (NRVIA) has awarded its first NRVIA master certified RV inspector credential to an Illinois man…
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RV Expo Coming to Gillette, Wyo., in July
FMCA, an international organization for RV owners, will host its 103rd International Convention and RV Expo at CAM-PLEX Multi-Event Facilities…
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RV Trader Launches RV Trader Rentals
Trader Interactive, parent company to RV sales marketplace, RV Trader and other online recreation and commercial vehicle marketplace sites, has…
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Registration Open for RV Aftermarket Conference
Registration for the 2021 RV Aftermarket Conference opened recently and influential suppliers and distributors in the growing segment are already…
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RVing in New England Discusses Being a Full-Service Dealer
Ray Panzino, general sales manager of Cold Springs RV in Weare, N.H., is tonight’s guest on RVing in New England.…
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RVIA Hires New Director of Standards
The RV Industry Association welcomes Bryan Ritchie as its new senior director of standards. Ritchie comes to the Association with…
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RVIA Workshop on ‘New, Current and Future RV Owners’
RV Industry Association members are invited to participate in a workshop entitled, “What You Need to Know About New, Current…
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RVs Move America Set for June 2022
RVs Move America, the RV Industry Association’s annual gathering in the nation’s capital to lobby federal lawmakers on issues of…
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Lazydays Holdings to Join Russell 3000 Index
Lazydays Holdings will be joining the broad-market Russell 3000 Index at the conclusion of the 2021 Russell indexes annual reconstitution,…
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Why Business Networking is Important Today
The RV industry experienced phenomenal growth in 2020 that is continuing through 2021. So, why should you network? Business networking…
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Thor Motor Coach Highlights Toy Hauler Upgrades
Thor Motor Coach has announced that its Outlaw Class A and Class C toy haulers have gained family-friendly travel and…
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Relentless Dealer Services Partners with PPL Motorhomes
Relentless Dealer Services is partnering with PPL Motorhomes, the nation’s leading consignment RV dealer group. A Texas based company, PPL…
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EY Names RV Retailer’s Ferrando a Florida Award Finalist
Ernst & Young has announced that Jon Ferrando, CEO and president of RV Retailer, is an Entrepreneur of the Year…
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Podcast: New Episode Goes Live Tuesday
The second Tuesday of the month means another edition of In Tow With RV PRO will go live tomorrow, and…
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Americana Tire and Wheel Announces Major Rebranding Effort
Americana Tire and Wheel (ATW) – Kenda’s distribution arm serving the North American RV, towable trailer, utility, marine and agricultural…
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RV/MH HOF Induction Dinner Reservations Now Open
A reminder that reservations are now being accepted for the RV/MH Hall of Fame Induction Dinner, which will be Monday,…
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CURT Launches New 30K 5th Wheel Hitch
CURT, a division of Lippert and makers of a complete line of towing products, has announced the launch of its…
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Exclusive: Florida’s Giant Rec World’s Decades of Helping Homeless Vets
Last weekend, just before Memorial Day, representatives from Florida’s Giant Recreation World presented an oversized check for just under $30,000…
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East to West RV Debuts Entrada Class C Motorhome
East to West, a Forest River division, has introduced the newest addition to its lineup: the Entrada Class C motorhome.…
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Thor Motor Coach’s Super C RVs Focus on Safety and Convenience
Thor Motor Coach’s Magnitude and Omni Super C motorhomes have received upgrades aimed at safety and convenience for the new…
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Roadtrek Hits A Major Milestone
Roadtrek Inc., a Class B manufacturer in North America, has marked a big milestone, as it has recorded 500 retail…
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RV Technical Institute Welcomes New Director of Education
The RV Technical Institute has named Bill Stewart its new director of education. Stewart joins RVTI with 32 years of…
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RVing in New England Looks Back on one Crazy Year
The Facebook Live program, RVing in New England, tonight will be themed, “What a Difference a Year Makes!” “With Memorial…
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23 Recognized for Fixed Ops Certification
The Society of Certified RV Professionals is pleased to recognize 23 individuals from 12 participating dealerships who earned a new…
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2021 RV Shipments Projected to Exceed 576,000
Continued strong growth through the remainder of 2021 will push RV wholesale shipments to their highest historical total ever, according…
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Sponsorship Opportunities Available for the 2021 RV Aftermarket Conference
Registration for the 2021 RV Aftermarket Conference opened a couple of weeks ago and influential suppliers and distributors in the growing segment…
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REV Recreation Group Launches Updated Dealer Portal
REV Recreation Group (RRG) has launched an updated web portal for its dealers selling American Coach, Fleetwood RV and Holiday…
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RKS Off-Road Announces Ventura RV Connection as Newest Dealer
RKS Off-Road has signed its fourth U.S. dealer in as many months for its Purpose Trailer. Ventura RV Connection in…
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A Memorial Day Message from RVIA’s Craig Kirby
The following was written by RV industry Association President Craig Kirby. Good Morning Members, As we head into the weekend…
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RV Retailer Building New Texas Store from Ground Up
A Fort Lauderdale RV company received rezoning for a RV dealership development during a recent City Council meeting. The property…
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Wholesale RV Values Continue to Set Records
“The values of used RVs sold at wholesale auctions rose across the board last month. We have been hearing from…
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Thor Motor Coach’s RUVs Get an All-New Look for 2022
Thor Motor Coach’s Gemini AWD, Compass AWD, Axis and Vegas Recreational Utility Vehicles (RUVs) have fresh exterior and interior color…
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Lawmakers Introduce Tax Deduction Fix for RV Trailers, Campers
Reps. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., and Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced bipartisan legislation Wednesday to equalize the tax breaks for different types…
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Lazydays’ Q1 Revenues See Big Jump Y-O-Y
Lazydays Holdings announced Wednesday during its quarterly earnings call that as a result of recent guidance provided by the SEC…
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RVIA Publishes Infographic on First-Time RV Owners
As the RV Industry Association has exploded in growth over the past year, more people are investing in one for…
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Veurink’s RV Center Opens Second Location
Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Veurink’s RV Center has announced the recent expansion of its dealership to a second location. On April…
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RVing in New England Show Features ‘Uncle Bernie’ – Not Your Average Sales Rep
The Facebook Live talk show “RVing in New England” tonight will feature Bernie Culliton, a sales rep at Campers Inn,…
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Organization Names EnerSys 2021 New Supplier of the Year
EnerSys, which specializes in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY batteries, recently was named Automotive Parts…
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April Breaks Another Record for RV Shipments
The RV Industry Association’s April 2021 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 51,813 units…
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Dealer Registration Now Open for 2021 RV Dealers Con/Expo
Dealer registration is now open for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, set for Nov. 8-12 at Paris Las Vegas. The…
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Grand Design Reaches Sales Milestone with its Reflection Model
Grand Design RV has announced that it has reached 50,000 retail sold units in its Reflection division, according to Statistical…
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Fleetwood Touts 2022 Frontier in Video
REV RV Group recently touted the launch of its brand-new Fleetwood Frontier Class A motorhome in a new video. The…
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Go RVing Wins First National REGGIE Award Recognition
Go RVing has won a Silver REGGIE Award for its “Go on a Real Vacation” campaign, which was launched last…
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Aftermarket Conference Access Limited to RVIA Members
The RV Industry Association is reminding everyone who wants to be a part of the annual RV Aftermarket Conference, scheduled…
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Rollick Adds ‘Reserve Now’ Functionality to its Software
Rollick Inc., a relationship marketing technology provider for the RV, marine and powersports industries, has announced that dealers can now…
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Throgmartin Bolsters Florida Presence
Throgmartin Holdings has announced the acquisition of three new properties in Florida. Throgmartin Holdings is a privately held company owned…
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Blog: A Website Maintenance Checklist for Your RV Business
Perhaps you’ve visited a website before and noticed it was hard to use or slow to load. What did you…
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Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing Announces In-Person Dealer Show Updates
Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing will return to hosting in-person shows later this year. The distributor, a subsidiary of Brunswick Corp.,…
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Forrest Street Partners Acquires Second Alabama RV Park
Forrest Street Partners, a boutique real estate investment firm headquartered in Georgia, now owns two RV parks in Alabama, after…
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South Carolina Getting Large New RV Dealership
RVs of all shapes and sizes are selling big all over the country. There are some options locally and it…
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RV Tech Week Ahead in Canada
The RV Dealers Association of Canada announces RV Tech Week, June 1 – 8. RV Tech Week is celebrated annually that week…
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Northside Family RV and Make-A-Wish Made a Dream Come True Saturday
Lexington, Ky.’s Northside Family RV this past weekend held a special event for a nine-year-old boy from nearby Evansville, Ind.…
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Thor Motor Coach Rolls Out Class A Upgrades
Thor Motor Coach has unveiled upgrades to its Class A lineup that it said focuses “on families of all sizes,…
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Winnebago Releases Video Tour of New Solis Pocket
Earlier this week Winnebago introduced its new Solis Pocket campervan, which a lot of people had been anticipating. The company…
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Caravan Salon Scheduled for Late August
The 60th staging of Caravan Salon, Europe’s leading trade fair for motorhomes, caravans and equipment, will take place from Aug. 28…
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TMC Introduces Two Compact Campervans
Thor Motor Coach has introduced two small campervans, the Rize and the Scope. The pair come in two different floor…
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REV Recreation Group Debuts Dealer Marketing Hub
REV Recreation Group has announced the launch of a digital marketing hub for its dealers. The hub will support RRG’s…
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Dometic Acquires Front Runner Vehicle Outfitters
Dometic announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Front Runner Vehicle Outfitters, a South Africa-based, global provider…
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Upcoming RVIA Webinars Highlight New Buyers and RoadSigns Forecast
A members-only webinar from the RV Industry Association is being presented next week entitled, “2020 RV Buyers: Insights & Motivations.”…
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Blog: Optimizing Your Service Department Using Automation: Payments and Approvals
The following is the third of a three-part blog series from Frank Tamburrini, president and general manager at Integrated Dealer Systems.…
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BMPRO Finding Success in America with ProSmart
Australia-based BMPRO said its expansion into the U.S. market has been successful, particularly for its new ProSmart product. ProSmart is…
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CRVA Reports 60% Increase in Wholesale Imports
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association reports that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the 1st quarter totaled 13,852 units, compared…
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Blue Dog Donates RV to Montana Make-A-Wish Child
The Montana Make-A-Wish Foundation granted a Flathead Valley 7-year-old with a camper to spend more time with family comfortably. “So,…
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Blog: Optimizing Your Service Department Using Automation: Data Entry
The following is the second of a three-part blog series from Frank Tamburrini, president and general manager at Integrated Dealer…
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Survey Finds 56M People Plan to RV This Summer
A recent survey of 180 million leisure travelers, commissioned by the RV Industry Association and conducted by Cairn Consulting, found…
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Exhibitor Information Now Available for 2021 RV Dealers Con/Expo
RVDA said it is looking forward to welcoming its members back for in-person continuing education and networking at the 2021…
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Nominations Open for Lifetime Achievement Award in the RV Aftermarket
Nominations are now open for the Jim Barker Lifetime Achievement Award. Given to one individual each year who has contributed…
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Blue Dog RV Expanding Washington Dealership
Blue Dog RV has announced the acquisition of the Speck/Hyundai facility in Pasco, Wash. The auto dealership shares a fence…
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IDS Partners with CallSource to Improve Lead Tracking
Integrated Dealer Systems, a dealership software provider, has partnered with CallSource, a leader in call tracking and analytics, to deliver…
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CBS: RV Sales Booming, Leading to Shortages
This past weekend the CBS Evening News turned a spotlight on the RV industry, examining the struggles some dealers are…
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Blog: Optimizing Your Service Department Using Automation: Communication
The following is the first of a three-part blog series from Frank Tamburrini, president and general manager at Integrated Dealer…
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RV Retailer Opens Utah Training Center
RV Retailer has announced the grand opening of its second RVR University (“RVRU”) Training Center at its flagship 28-acre Sierra…
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RV PRO Seeks Military Veterans; Dealer Deadline is Today
RV PRO magazine will be launching its 10th special theme for the annual “Made-in-the-U.S.A.” July issue, and this time it’s…
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Florida Men Sentenced for RV Thefts
Two Florida men were each sentenced Thursday for their involvement in the theft of campers from a business in Elkins,…
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Campers Inn Acquires Second US Adventure RV Dealership
Campers Inn is acquiring US Adventure RV’s dealership in Davenport, Iowa. A purchase price was not disclosed. Haig Partners served…
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RVTI Offers Closed Captioning on Level 1 Course
RV Technical Institute has announced that its Level 1, Self-Paced Online Program now includes closed captioning for the course’s online…
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Camping World Announces Proposed Refinancing of Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Camping World Holdings has announced plans to refinance its senior secured credit facilities. The company is seeking to refinance its…
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SuperSprings Partners with United RV Center
SuperSprings International said it has partnered with Fort Worth, Texas, dealership United RV Center in what is a new, exclusive…
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Camping World to Partner on New Recreation Furniture Brand
Camping World Holdings on Tuesday announced plans to launch the Thomasville Recreation Furniture brand of RV and camping furniture. The…
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Lazydays Holdings to Acquire B. Young RV
Lazydays Holdings has announced it has signed a letter of intent to acquire BYRV Inc. and BYRV Washington Inc., collectively…
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Camping World Buys S.C. Dealership
Camping World Holdings has announced the acquisition of Boat-N-RV Superstore in Ridgeland, S.C. The facility recently underwent renovations and will…
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NRVTA Hires Teaching Assistants for More Hands-On Training
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced that it has hired several teaching assistants to help instructors provide hands-on training…
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Details for 50th RV Aftermarket Conference Announced
The RV Industry Association on Tuesday released details of this year’s RV Aftermarket Conference, which had to be held virtually…
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Update on Mike Molino RV Learning Center’s Jerry Greer Legacy Fund
A legacy fund established by friends of RVDA Past Chairman Jerry Greer benefiting the Mike Molino RV Learning Center has…
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Military Veterans: This Friday is Deadline for Inclusion in RV PRO’s Special July Issue
RV PRO magazine will be launching its 10th special theme for the annual “Made-in-the-U.S.A.” July issue, and this it’s military…
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Exclusive: SpinCar Acquires Pulsar AI
New York-based SpinCar, which makes a digital merchandising platform that serves automotive dealers, wholesalers, OEMs and third-party marketplaces, has acquired…
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RVDA/Baird Dealer Survey: Outlook Remains Positive
Dealers remain optimistic about current conditions, as well as in the three- to five-year time period, based upon the latest…
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