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Florida RV, Recreation Dealers Refuse to Give in to COVID-19 Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an unprecedented impact on businesses around the nation, First Coast RV, boat and…
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Web Discussion to Focus on Dealer Recovery
PureCars will host a discussion entitled “Bold Dealer Strategies That are Paying Off Big,” at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday,…
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VIDEO: Windish RV Holds Virtual Open House
Colorado-based Windish RV held a contact-less open house last week via Facebook Live as a way making sales and forging…
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Equifax Webinar to Cover Credit Reporting
Equifax will hold a webinar at noon on Friday, April 17, on credit reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic. The recently…
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RVDA: Many Dealerships Remain Open
The majority of RV dealerships responding to an RV Dealers Association survey are open for business, providing essential services under…
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Keystone RV Introduces Expanded Key Connect Shop-at-Home Services
Keystone RV is expanding the services the company provides to online shoppers. Product managers and district sales managers will join…
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RV Trader Unveils Virtual Retailing Solutions
RV Trader has introduced a series of virtual retailing tools and services designed to enhance leads, streamline the lead management…
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Dealers United Develops Dealer Tools
Dealers United, a leader in the auto ad tech industry, is helping automotive dealers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The company…
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Blog: Guarding Your Dealership During a Pandemic
Business owners around the world find themselves in an unprecedented situation with the current outbreak of COVID-19. Maybe you have…
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Rollick Launches ‘Buy From Home’ Solution
Rollick, a relationship marketing service provider, has launched its “Buy From Home” solution in the RV industry. This program provides Rollick’s certified…
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NetSource Webinar Discusses Prospects That Aren’t Ready to Buy
NetSource Media has released its second on-demand webinar hosted by Kevin Shayne, NetSource’s director of digital marketing. The webinar is…
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RVDA of Canada Webinar to Cover Federal Support
In recent weeks, Canada’s federal government has made numerous announcements offering financial support for businesses and individuals during this pandemic.…
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RVTI Launches Website, New Registration
The RV Technical Institute has launched a new website separate from the RV Industry Association’s website. The new learning management…
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Webinar to Discuss Consumer Confidence During a Pandemic
The RV Industry Association will hold a webinar at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 15, with Richard Curtin, PhD,…
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RV Country Loans Motorhome for Health-care Workers
Supporting the needs of the community during the COVID-19 crisis, Fresno-based RV Country is providing a motorhome as a rest and meeting…
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NTP-STAG Establishes COVID-19 Resource Clearinghouse for Via Users
NTP-STAG has aggregated resources on its Via portal site to assist its dealer and service shop members, RV PRO has…
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CDK CEO Addresses COVID-19, Reduces Prices
CDK Global President and CEO Brian Krzanich has issued the following statement to its customers and partners in regard to…
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RV Trader Webinar to Educate Dealerships on CARES Act
RV Trader will be providing a webinar on the CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday,…
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Sobel University Offers Free Sales Training
Sobel University has announced that it is offering its online sales principle training to all RV Dealers Association dealer members…
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Dealership Donates RV for Quarantining
Firefighters in the city of Beloit, Wis., have a place to be quarantined, if needed, to keep their families safe.…
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NRVTA Releases Service Tech Videos
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) has released the first three videos in a series of online commercials encouraging people…
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Relentless Dealer Services, Bish RV Partner
Relentless Dealer Services (RDS) has partnered with Bish’s RV, a Boise, Idaho-based company with seven locations in Idaho, Wyoming, and…
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Lazydays Reduces Workforce by 25%
Lazydays Holdings has announced actions it is taking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These actions are in response to…
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Bandits Steal Five RVs in Florida
Thieves stole five RV trailers and equipment worth about $200,000 from a Bradenton dealership overnight, according to the Manatee County…
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RECVEX Dealer Connect Offers Free Trial
The RECVEX Dealer Connect platform is now available to dealers nationwide on a 120-day free trial and free integration, according…
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Camping World Institutes Curbside Pickup
Camping World has introduced curbside pickup due to the impact of the COVID-19 virus. Effective immediately, Camping World and Gander…
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Canadian Dealer Donates RV
One of the biggest fears of front-line health-care workers is bringing the coronavirus home with them and infecting their loved…
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Lazydays Named No. 1 RV Dealer in Florida
Lazydays has been ranked as the No. 1 dealer in Florida across multiple categories. The annual rankings are compiled and…
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Bumps in the Bayou for Premiere RV
Louisiana saw its share of tough times over about a five-year period. And Billy Thibodeaux’s Premiere RV – like pretty…
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Fun Town RV Makes Local Donations in COVID-19 Fight
Jarrod McGhee, CEO and owner of Fun Town RV, a 13-facility dealership based in Cleburne, Texas, has related how the…
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RVIA Releases CARES Act Resource Guide
On Friday, March 27, the House passed a “Phase 3” economic stimulus package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security…
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Webinar to Cover Over-the-phone Product Selection
Sobel University is offering a free, 30-minute sales training webinar with international RV sales and management trainer, speaker and author,…
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Camping World’s Debt Ratings Lowered
Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the ratings of Camping World, including the corporate family rating to B3, the probability of…
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Blog: How to Market a Dealership During a Pandemic
The coronavirus outbreak will not last forever. This is perhaps the most important thing to remember. There’s the tendency to…
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La Mesa RV Temporarily Closes N.M. Store
La Mesa RV is temporarily closing its location in Albuquerque, N.M., out of an immediate precaution in relation to COVID-19…
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Jayco Donates RVs to Aid Local Response
Jayco is donating several units to a local health care facility and area first responders in an effort to help…
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NetSource Offering Free Webinar on Social Distancing
NetSource Media is producing a webinar series called “Do More Digitally.” Hosted by NetSource’s director of digital marketing, Kevin Shayne,…
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Lemonis to Use Personal Funds to Assist Camping World Employees
Camping World Holdings Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis plans to provide financial assistance to company employees who are experiencing personal…
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Webinar to Cover COVID-19 Impact on Dealerships
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center will host a webinar with dealership consultants from Bob Clements International, titled “The Coronavirus…
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Vision Dealer Solutions Provides Complimentary F&I Service
Vision Dealer Solutions has announced it is providing its dealer VisionMenu clients complimentary access to the company’s Remote F&I service…
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CDK Preps to Reduce Dealer Fees
CDK Global CEO Brian Krzanich is reducing his salary and cash bonuses to $1 for the remainder of 2020 as…
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RV Dealerships Across U.S. Continue Operations
Several RV dealerships across the U.S. say they remain open for business amid growing “shelter in place” strategies implemented by…
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NATDA Webinar to Cover Generating Revenue Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has partnered with Kenect, a leader in mobile texting software for dealerships. NATDA…
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Rhode Island Dealership Reports Positive Sales Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
One way families in Rhode Island are staying healthy against COVID-19 is by huddling up in RVs. This story by…
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RVDA of Canada Begins Payroll Survey
The RV Dealers Association of Canada has recently released the Canadian RV Industry Payroll Survey, which focuses on providing current…
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General RV Gains Commanding Ground
Michigan-based and family-owned General RV Center recently opened a new RV supercenter facility in Ashland, Va., which is now one of…
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Lazydays Holdings’ Q4 Revenue Increases 15%
Lazydays Holdings has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2019, and provided some updates and…
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RVDA Issues Letter to Trump
The RV Dealers Association has sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence detailing essential services…
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Forest River Names No. 1 Diesel Dealer
Total Value RV of Elkhart Indiana was recently presented with a plaque by Forest River Diesel Division National Sales Director…
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RVDA Chairman Addresses COVID-19
RV Dealer Association Chairman Ron Shepherd recently shared a message with the industry regarding the recent outbreak of COVID-19. Read…
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Camping World Reaches $12.5M Settlement
Camping World has reached a $12.5 million settlement with shareholders who alleged the company made false statements to artificially inflate…
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RV Values Begin to Decline at Auctions
Black Book recently took a closer look at the used RV markets and found that the average selling price for…
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10 Tips for Business Owners Impacted by a Pandemic
COVID-19 has brought business almost to a halt, and we are still in shock about how quickly life has changed.…
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RVDA of Canada Works with Officials on Fiscal Stimulus
The RV Dealers Association of Canada announced that it is in constant contact with federal and provincial officials who are…
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RVDA to Provide Members Info on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act last week. This economic stimulus plan to address the impact…
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Marcus Lemonis Issues Statement on COVID-19
Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis has issued the following letter regarding COVID-19 and its effects on the company: To Our…
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Webinars to Cover Safety Habits, Training Content
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host two free webinars in March. The first webinar is…
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Washington Passes RV Length Bill
The RV Industry Association has reported that a bill to solve an RV length issue in Washington was recently passed…
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Fun Town RV Transitions Party from Stadium
Fun Town RV has relocated its DFW RV Party from the AT&T Stadium in Texas to all Fun Town RV…
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Campers Inn RV Opens Third S.C. Dealership
Campers Inn RV has opened a third dealership in South Carolina, with the addition of Campers Inn RV of Conway.…
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Family RV Group Names Ginnan President
Family RV Group has announced the promotion of Robert Ginnan to president, in addition to his current role as CFO.…
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Flint RV & Camping Show Begins March 20
The Flint RV & Camping Show will take place March 20-22 in Flint, Mich., at the Dort Federal Credit Union…
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NRVTA Announces New Certification Plan
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) has announced a change to its certification program, which breaks away from the certification…
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Customer Experience Expert to Keynote at RVDA Expo
Author and business consultant Jay Baer will present “Coveted Customer Experience: How to Exceed Ever-Escalating Expectations,” during the opening general…
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Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stealing RVs
A Sugar Grove, Va., woman was arrested last week after investigators said she stole two RVs from A&L RV in…
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Fixed-Ops Certification Celebrated This Week
Beginning last Sunday, and running through Saturday, March 14, is RV Fixed Operations Professional Certification Week, as designated by the…
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Campers Inn Acquires Two More Locations
Don Littlefield, principal of the Boat-N-RV family of superstores and the Factory Direct Marine & RV organization (Boat-N-RV) has sold…
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Following Fire, RV Country Opens New Service Center
Fresno, Calif.-based RV Country, an RV dealer group in the West, has opened a new state-of-the-art service center to replace a…
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RVDA Elects New Secretary and Director
The RV Dealers Association’s board of directors elected Ryan Horsey of Parkview RV Center, Smyrna, Del., as secretary and Larry…
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Fun Town Hosts 2nd RV Party at AT&T Stadium
Fun Town RV will host the 2nd annual RV Party from March 13-15 inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Last year’s…
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Lazydays RV Appoints New CMO
Lazydays has hired Tom Peterson as its chief marketing officer. Peterson joins Lazydays from Youfit Health Clubs, where he was CMO.…
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VIDEO: Bandits Steal Two RVs from Skaggs RV
Skaggs RV in Elizabethtown, Ky., recently had two 2020 Keystone Hideouts stolen. The trucks used in the theft are linked to…
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ProLite Names Dealer of the Year
Canadian RV OEM Roulottes ProLite presented Longhaul Trailer Sales with the “Dealer of the Year” award for 2019 during the…
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WhereSafe GPS Consumer Safety Service Available to RV Dealers
WhereSafe, a family safety and asset protection service for consumers, has announced its formal consumer launch. The service is being…
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Dealer Profit Services Introduces F&I for RV Dealers
Dealer Profit Services, a supplier of F&I services to marine and RV dealers, is now offering a comprehensive suite of…
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Blue Dog RV Opens First Montana Dealership
Blue Dog RV has opened a new dealership on U.S. 2 East in Kalispell, Mont., and features a full-service RV…
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Bandits Nab Trailers from Keystone RV Center
Two travel trailers were stolen from Keystone RV Center on Young Road in Greencastle, Pa., state police said. This story…
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Revised Canadian RV Standard in Alignment with U.S.
Recent revisions to the Canadian RV Standard, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z240, have reduced trade barriers between the U.S. and…
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Trends: Hybrid Dealers Successfully Navigate RV-Boat Sales
When Ron Hoover RV & Marine first took on boats to sell and service in 2000, company President Chris Hoover…
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Camping World Reports Mixed Results for Q4, Full Year Revenue
Camping World Holdings has reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31. Full year-over-year operating revenue…
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2020 RV Shipments Expected to Be 410,100
RV shipments are expected to stabilize in 2020, according to a new forecast prepared by longtime RV industry analyst, Richard…
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Patrick, Camping World Declare Cash Dividend
Patrick Industries has announced that on Feb. 25, its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share of common…
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NRVTA Opens Registration for Tech Training
The National RV Training Academy has opened enrollment for the next five-week training series to prepare people to become certified…
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Community: Dealer Donates RVs to School
The students of Mobile RV Academy, located at the Big Red Schoolhouse in Athens, Texas, will be able to train…
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RVDA Expo Registration Opens Soon
The National RV Dealers Association, RVDA of Canada and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center’s 2020 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will be held…
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RV Retailer Acquires Palm RV
RV Retailer has announced that Motor Home Specialist (MHS) was the No. 1 seller of new motorhomes by a single…
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Canadian Dealer Reports Theft, Vandalism
The frustrated owner of a Kamloops, British Columbia, car dealership is warning other small business owners after a series of…
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CDK Global Sells Digital Marketing to Ansira
CDK Global has signed a definitive agreement to sell the company’s Digital Marketing Business to Ansira Partners, a subsidiary of…
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RV Shipments to Canada Decline
The Canadian RV Association reports that RV Wholesale Shipments into Canada for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31 totaled 10,023 units compared…
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Go RVing Dealer Tie-in Program Launches
The 2020 Go RVing Dealer Tie-In Program is underway for dealers to leverage the power of the national advertising and…
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Campers Inn Sponsors Carolina Country Music Fest
Campers Inn RV is the Official RV & Motorhome Sponsor for the 2020 Carolina Country Music Fest, June 4-7, in…
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VIDEO: First RVTI Class Ready to Graduate
After a lot of hard work, the first class of students from the RV Technical Institute are ready to graduate.…
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Lazydays RV Opens Houston Service Center
Lazydays has opened its first dedicated service center. The 30,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art service facility is located in Waller, Texas, a suburb northwest of…
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Dealership Toolkit Adds Managed Chat Service
Dealership Toolkit recently launched Managed Chat Service (MCS) to give dealers 24/7 coverage for their website and Facebook chat. The…
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NERVDA to Host Webinar on goIDit
The New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA) will have two educational webinars hosted by goIDit and its professional services team…
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Good Sam Seeks RV Storage Facilities for New Network
Good Sam recently created the Good Sam RV Storage Network. The goal of this new nationwide network is to recognize…
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RV Trader Releases App for Unit Pricing
RV Trader has announced a new Deal Designation feature in its TraderTraxx portal that gives dealers instant access to pricing…
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RVDA Expo Seeks Workshop Submissions
RV Dealers Association’s Convention/Expo Committee is soliciting workshop proposals for the 2019 RV Dealers Convention/Expo held Nov. 11-15 at Caesars Palace…
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Lichtsinn RV Recognized as No. 1 Iowa Dealer for 18th Year
Lichtsinn RV has been recognized as the No. 1 dealer of motorhomes in the state of Iowa for 2019, marking…
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Fixed-Ops Certification Week Announced
The week of March 8-14 has been designated “RV Fixed Operations Professional Certification Week” by the Society of Certified RV…
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