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RVTI, Blue Compass Continue Focus on Service Tech Recruitment
The following is a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association. Earlier this week, the RV Technical Institute…
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How Trailer Accessories Can Benefit Your RV Dealership
RVs go beyond mere modes of transportation. They symbolize a lifestyle of freedom, adventure and comfort out on the open…
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Video: The Right To Repair Act: What Should Dealers Do?
Dealer consultant Tom Kline, owner of Better Vantage Point, joins Ed Roberts, COO of Bozard Ford, and host Brandon Barnett…
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Rotary Releases Air-Hydraulic Lifting Table for Service Shops
Rotary, part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG), a Dover company, is expanding its vehicle service offerings with the release of…
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Multiple RVs Catch Fire at Pete’s RV in Connecticut
The following is a report from South Windsor’s WTNH News 8. Multiple RVs and motor homes caught fire at Pete’s…
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Priority RV Network Appoints New Executive Director
Priority RV Network (PRVN) announced the appointment of Nicole Schantz as the new executive director, effective Aug. 1. Schantz brings…
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Dealership Performance CRM Launches AI Feature
Dealership Performance 360 CRM (DP360 CRM), an industry expert in customer relationship management (CRM), announced the launch of its new…
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Dragonfly Energy Partners With Canada’s Largest RV Dealer
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced the strengthening of its presence in the Canadian market through…
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Dealer Finds Specializing Pays Off
Many dealerships abide by a list of rules, some written and some unwritten, but Campers Union isn’t most dealerships. The…
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Kunes Auto & RV Announces New Parent Company
Kunes Auto & RV Group, a Midwest automotive group with more than 45 auto and RV dealerships, announced the launch…
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Video: Tom Kline Advises Dealers on Cybersecurity Following CDK Breach
Dealer consultant Tom Kline, owner of Better Vantage Point, joins CDT News to discuss the importance of having the right…
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RV Electrical Systems 101
RV electrical systems can be confusing to explain to potential users, and rightly so! Learning how all the components go…
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Link Auto & RV Buys Wisconsin Auto Dealership
Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, announced the sale of South Lake Motors in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, to Link Auto…
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RVs Destroyed by Fire at Mesa, Arizona, Dealership
The following is a report from KPHO Arizona News. Crews extinguished a massive fire that broke out at an RV…
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Honoring Industry Veterans
Change is good but requires seasoned professionals to lead the way. Nowhere is this more true than in the RV…
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RVeterans: Jason Fitzgerald
Jason Fitzgerald, co-owner of Arrowhead Camper Sales in Mayfield, Kentucky, sold his first camper when he was only 12 years…
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Blue Compass Awarded Gold Globee for Achievement in Brand Development
Blue Compass RV announced that it has received the Gold Globee award for Achievement in Brand Development at the 9th…
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RV Assistance Corp. Gives $25K to Mike Molino Learning Center
The RV Assistance Corp., the for-profit subsidiary of the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) that develops member benefits and services for…
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Canadian RV Dealership Donates to Three Local Charities
Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada-based Voyager RV Centre marked its 40th anniversary with the continuation of its Voyager Cares Initiative…
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Employee Pay-for-Performance Plans That Get Results
Skilled workers are hard to find — and keep. Little wonder employers are taking a fresh look at so-called “pay-for-performance”…
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Lessons From a Goal-Getter
Debbie Brunoforte isn’t just the leader of Little Dealer Little Prices in Arizona — she’s a powerhouse in the industry,…
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Grand Design Unveils Class C Lineage at NYC Glamping Event
Grand Design RV has officially launched its first motorized offering to the public. Lineage Series M is a class C…
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Woodland Airstream Buys 500 Harvest Hosts Memberships
Harvest Hosts, a membership program offering RVers access to 5,000+ unique RV camping locations, announced that Woodland Airstream has purchased…
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MD Trans Sprinter Partners With 27North
MD Trans Sprinter, a luxury sprinter van dealership in Fenton, Missouri, announced its partnership with 27North, maker of high-end, custom…
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RVDA Launches Dealer Satisfaction Index Survey
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has launched the 2024 Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey, and U.S. and Canadian dealers will…
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Eight Blue Compass Stores Achieve Airstream’s ‘Five Rivet Award’
Blue Compass RV announced that eight Airstream locations qualified for the prestigious Airstream Five Rivet Award for outstanding customer service.…
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Renovations Underway at General RV Center’s Elizabethtown Supercenter
General RV Center announced it is expanding its Pennsylvania footprint with a $15 million renovation project at its Elizabethtown supercenter.…
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Pikes Peak Traveland RV Changes Ownership
Performance Brokerage Services announced the sale of Pikes Peak Traveland RV in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from the Biles family to…
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Anchorage RV Rental Company Shuts Down Abruptly
The following is a report from the Anchorage Daily News. An Anchorage, Alaska, motor home rental business closed abruptly Friday,…
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RVIA Board Adjusts Recommended Model Year Changeover Dates
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Last week, the RV Industry Association…
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Genesis Products Teams Up With AJ Foyt Racing Driver
Genesis Products announced a partnership with IndyCar Driver Santino Ferrucci, pilot of the No. 14 car for AJ Foyt Racing.…
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Fun Town RV Donates $250K to New RV Tech Program
Navarro College, an educational institution in Corsicana, Texas, announced the upcoming launch of its RV technician program. This initiative is…
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Caravan Salon ’24 To Feature Dedicated Tourism Hall
The Caravan Salon trade fair is the European RV industry’s largest annual gathering, and this year, it will highlight the…
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Smart RV Technology for Off-Grid Mobile Power Systems
RVs have transformed from simple vehicles into advanced, mobile living spaces. Travelers are no longer satisfied with basic facilities. Life…
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Lazydays Appoints New Chairman of the Board
Lazydays announced that lead independent director and former interim CEO Robert DeVincenzi has been appointed chairman of the board of…
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Caravan Salon ’24 To Surpass Last Year’s Exhibit Space
The Caravan Salon trade fair is the European RV industry’s largest annual gathering, and this year’s dates are Aug. 30…
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Performance Brokerage Services To Host Webinar With General RV CEO
Performance Brokerage Services announced its upcoming webinar “Navigating Your RV Dealership Sale,” which will feature a panel discussion with industry…
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RVDA Board Approves FY25 Budget, Revised Strategic Plan
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that its board of directors approved a $4.35M budget for the fiscal year 2025…
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General RV Center To Help Travelers Pay Less, Vacation More
General RV Center announced it will lower prices on thousands of RVs and camping accessories. June is both National Camping…
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General RV Center Named Michigan’s Largest Privately Owned Dealership
General RV Center announced it has been named one of Southeast Michigan’s largest privately owned companies and the top privately…
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Taking the Risk & Reaping the Rewards
Evolve or die is a fitting motto for Princess Craft RV. The Texas company, founded in the late 1960s as…
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Protective Asset Protection Launches GAP Coverage for RV & Marine Dealers
F&I provider Protective Asset Protection announced it has made available a new Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) product offering for dealers…
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Leopold Rousseau of Rousseau RV Center Dies
The following obituary for Leopold “Leo” Rousseau was published by Legacy.com. Leopold “Leo” Rousseau, 92, of Lakeville, Massachusetts, passed away…
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CRVA Holds Annual General Meeting, Announces New Chairman
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) held its latest board meeting and Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 22 at…
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Bankston Motor Homes Named No. 1 Towable Dealer in Alabama
Bankston Motor Homes announced it has been named the No. 1 towable dealer in the state of Alabama for 2023,…
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2024 Fifth Wheel Models: A Dramatic Shift in Exterior Design
There is a new kid in town when it comes to exterior design in the towable sector of the RV…
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Elkhart Open House Week Scheduled for Sept. 23-26
The 2024 Elkhart RV Open House will be held starting Monday, Sept. 23, THOR Industries, Forest River and Winnebago Industries…
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Wells Fargo Returns as Platinum Sponsor for RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that Wells Fargo Inventory Finance is returning as the platinum sponsor for the 2024…
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Hitch ’er Up!
Once the sale of a hitch-mounted trailer is made, the customer cannot just drive to the nearest national park. They…
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XGRiD Campers Announces 2024 Overland Summer Showcase
XGRiD Campers has announced a collection of opportunities across the country for consumers, media and content creators to experience in-person…
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National Powersports Auctions Bolsters RV & Marine Team
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) announced it has developed two new positions to better serve its RV and marine clients. In…
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Carefree, Outdoor Living
Fast turnaround times, plus a dedication to quality materials, seems to be the winning recipe for Carefree of Colorado. A…
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Caravan Salon Düsseldorf Returns in August
The Caravan Salon trade fair is the European RV industry’s largest annual gathering, and this year’s dates are Aug. 30…
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SMI: Are You Exceeding Your Towing Capacity?
For those unfamiliar with the term SMI, it stands for “slow-moving inventory,” a phrase that I developed many years ago…
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Palomino’s Fifth Wheel With Head Room
Palomino Columbus sets itself apart by consistently delivering fifth wheels that embody quality, safety and innovation. Jack Plummer, sales manager…
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Lazydays Shares Testimonial on RVTI Training Program
Lazydays RV recently certified 25 technicians through the RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s training program. The dealership has 26 locations across…
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RVDA, A2C To Hold Webinar on Dealership Data Security
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and Accelerate2Compliance (A2C) will hold a 30-minute webinar for RV dealers on Tuesday, May 21,…
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RVs Damaged in Fire at California Dealership
The following is a report from KTLA 5. More than a dozen RVs went up in flames after a fire…
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Stick & Tin Unveils RangerAI for Dealership Communications
Montana-based Stick & Tin, provider of digital solutions for the RV industry, unveiled its RangerAI, a calling AI developed to…
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Sobel University Now Enrolling for Summer School
Sobel University has opened enrollment for summer training. The next opportunity for dealers to send their staff through the Comprehensive…
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Video: Grand Design Gives a Glimpse of the Lineage
The following is from Grand Design RV. Lineage is what you pass forward. It is the chance to live a…
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Ultra-Fab Releases Tripod Training
Ultra-Fab recently released training for their full line of tripods. “In 9 minutes, you can learn a ton about Ultra-Fab’s…
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Camping World Sees ‘Significant’ New Unit Volume in Q1 Report
Camping World Holdings today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31. Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping…
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NCRVDA Hires Jeff Haughton as Executive Director
The North Carolina RV Dealers Association (NCRVDA) hired Jeff Haughton as their executive director starting May 1. “The growth of…
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RVDA of Canada To Host RV Career Showcase
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada announced its upcoming RV Career Showcase, set to take place at the…
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General RV Named Michigan’s Largest Family-Owned Dealership
General RV Center has been named one of Michigan’s largest family-owned businesses and the top family-owned RV dealership in the…
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RVDA & KYCS Webinar To Focus on Theft & Inventory Protection
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and KYCS Global (KYCS) will hold a 30-minute webinar on Wednesday, May 15, at 2:00…
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RVDA, NTP-STAG Canada to Award $12.5K Bursaries
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada, backed by the generous support of NTP-STAG Canada, opened applications for the…
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Lithia & Driveway Reports $8.6B in Q1 Revenue, 23% Increase
Lithia & Driveway (LAD), parent company of Airstream Adventures, reported on Wednesday that first quarter 2024 revenue increased 23% to…
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RVDA Committee Changes Name of Dealer/Manufacturer Meetings
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA)’s Industry Relations Committee has approved a name change for the dealer-manufacturer meetings held at the…
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National Powersport Auctions To Hold Spring RV Auction
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) announced its nationwide spring RV auction, set to take place via NPA Simulcast on Tuesday, May…
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2025 NTP-STAG Expo Slated at Colorado Venue
NTP-STAG announced that its 2025 EXPO will be held Jan. 20-21, 2025, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center…
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General RV Building New Supercenter in North Carolina
General RV Center celebrated the completion of the first phase of construction on its new Supercenter in Salisbury, North Carolina.…
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RVDA Seeks Support for Travel Trailer & Camper Tax Parity Act
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) urged industry members to support both the bipartisan Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act…
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RVWhale.com Launches Enhanced Wholesale Platform
RVWhale.com, a dealer-to-dealer wholesale platform for dealers, announced the launch of its enhanced version. This latest iteration introduces a suite…
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EasyCare Unveils New Brand Identity
EasyCare and National Auto Care, APCO Holdings brands, announced that they have merged into a unified nationwide F&I provider under…
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RVezy, Dealer Partnerships Boost Online Rental Marketplace
The following is a report from the Ottawa Business Journal. As sales of RVs fall across Canada, an Ottawa startup…
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Torklift Unveils New Dealer Portal
Torklift International unveiled its latest innovation, the Torklift Dealer Portal. The comprehensive online platform is crafted to empower Torklift’s network…
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Refresh Your Dealership for Spring
It’s that dreaded time of year again – spring cleaning! If you had a parent who insisted on a thorough…
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Chinook RV Welcomes Dennis Dillon RV to Its Dealer Network
Chinook RV announced the addition of Dennis Dillon RV from Boise, Idaho, to its dealer network. With this new partnership,…
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RVDA & CSI Webinar To Cover Improving RV Customer Retention
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and Customer Service Intelligence (CSI) will hold a 30-minute webinar on Wednesday, April 24, at…
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Priority RV Network Distributes $4.5M at 24th Annual Meeting
Priority RV Network (PRVN) celebrated its 24th Annual Meeting, held from April 2-4 at the M Resort Spa Casino in…
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Campers Inn RV of Union Closing, Reopening as Airstream Dealer
Campers Inn RV of Union is closing its doors and reopening as Airstream of Southern New England, an Airstream exclusive…
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Blue Compass Expands With San Diego Airstream Location
Blue Compass RV announced its continued expansion with the addition of a new flagship Airstream location in the San Diego, California, market.…
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Octane Updates Powersports Dealer Platform
Octane has unveiled its Dealer Portal 2.0, a significantly upgraded version of its dealer platform. Effective immediately, Octane’s over 4,000…
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The Persistence of Parkview RV
There’s no denying that more than a half a century of operation – and by three generations of the same…
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Sustaining Your Parts & Accessories Customer Base
There has been substantial focus on the topic of sustainability in various media. Many corporations have established a sustainability officer/manager…
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Maryland Passes RV-Specific Bill
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). On April 3, the Maryland General…
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Trader Interactive Releases ‘TraderConnect’ for OEM Websites
Online marketplace Trader Interactive announced a new product, TraderConnect, that embeds current RV Trader, Cycle Trader, Commercial Truck Trader or Equipment…
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Calgary RV Dealership Celebrates 65 Years, Service Award Win
Calgary, Alberta-based dealership Bucars RV Centre is celebrating its 65th anniversary. Bucars RV has one of the largest sales and…
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Windish RV Announces Airstream of Colorado Grand Opening
Colorado’s Windish RV Center announced the grand opening of Airstream of Colorado, which specifically caters to the Airstream brand. The…
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Bullyan RV Founder Donates $1 Million to Local Minnesota Nonprofit
The following is a report the Duluth News Tribune. St. Ann’s Residence in Duluth, Minnesota, recently received a $1 million…
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V20 Recruiting + Consulting Introduces New Executive Recruiter
V20 Recruiting + Consulting, a recruiting firm specializing in the RV, marine and powersports markets, announced Evan Bergenstein joined the…
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Firefly Integrations Launches New Tech Training Program
Firefly Integrations announced a new technician training program that will take place throughout 2024 across North America. The company will…
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IDS Launches Dealership Insights Forum
Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) announced a new online event series launching this month, dubbed the Dealership Insights Forum. The forum…
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Fun Town RV Opens New Arkansas Location
Fun Town RV announced the opening of their newest facility in Texarkana, Arkansas. The new facility boasts a 28+ acre…
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RV Dealer Websites: Why You Can’t Just Set It & Forget It
Your dealership’s online presence is just as important as your physical location. Often, your website is a potential customer’s initial…
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Must-Know Camping Gear Trends
RV PRO: How did Kuma get its start and what is your company’s makeup like now? Dier: Kuma Outdoor Gear…
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Kunes Auto & RV Acquires New Wisconsin Store
Kunes Auto & RV Group announced the opening of its new store in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin. Purchased from Finley…
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Tackling the Challenging World of F&I
Finance & Insurance (F&I) is arguably one of the most important departments in any dealership, and any help F&I employees…
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