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New Execs Announced at Blue Dog RV Summit
Blue Dog RV, a Northwest RV dealership group, recently completed its annual Executive Leadership Summit, which was attended by leaders across…
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NRVTA Welcomes New Faculty Member, Richard Stark
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) recently added Richard Stark to its faculty, teaching Week One at the Big Red…
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Blog: 3 Dealership Follow-Up Strategies to Increase Sales
As we already know in the RV industry, the purchase cycle can be longer than other outdoor recreational products. 198…
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Bob Parish to Be Recognized at D.C. Gala
The RV Industry Association’s Chairman’s Dinner and Gala will be held during RVs Move America Week at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June…
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March Wholesale Shipments Decline 26% Compared to 2018
The RV Industry Association’s March survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 38,015 wholesale shipments,…
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TradeWinds RV to Hold Grand Opening May 13
TradeWinds RV Center in Clio, Mich., has announced its ribbon-cutting ceremony for its grand opening of its newly renovated and expanded dealership…
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ZG3 Expedites RV Windshield Replacement System
If all goes well, ZG3 Technology soon will be in operation far beyond Washington, Ill. This story by Steve Stein…
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IDS, Kenect Partner to Streamline Customer Texting
Integrated Dealer Systems, an RV and marine dealership software provider, has integrated with Kenect, a business texting platform that allows…
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ORVDA Reveals New Logo and Website
In support of a new strategic plan, the Ontario RV Dealers Association has introduced a new brand identity and association…
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Dealer Spike Details New Deals for NATDA Members
Dealer Spike has released details on exclusive deals for active members of the North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA). “On…
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RV Values Rise at Auctions Across All Segments
Black Book recently reported that the average selling price for motorized units was $42,768, which is up $922 (2.2%) from the…
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Michigan Dealer Jon Caswell Dies at 77
Jon Frederick Caswell, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on April 18 surrounded by his loving and devoted family…
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Sunshine State RVs Adds Winnebago Motorhome Line
Sunshine State RVs has added Winnebago Class B motorhomes to its lineup. “Sunshine State RVs is extremely pleased to be…
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700Credit Integrates with AppOne Dealer Portal
700Credit has announced that AppOne has integrated 700Credit’s credit and compliance platform within the AppOne Dealer Portal, which connects dealers…
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How Texting Saves Time in Service and Parts Departments
When it comes to RV transactions, most customers make one or two major purchases from a dealership. What keeps them…
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Officials Suspect Arson for Bob Hurley RV Fire
It was a fire wall that could be seen for miles, getting the attention of Sergeant Joe Gamboa in Tulsa,…
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Go RVing Seeks Participants for Experiential Outreach
Go RVing’s experiential outreach continues to select events where the RV industry connects and can reach new audiences across the…
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Avalon RV Center to Give Away Forest River RV
Avalon RV Center has released its annual RV Giveaway Contest online. The winner receives a 2019 Forest River Salem Cruise…
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Community: Family RV Group Distributes Make-A-Wish Campers
Family RV Group has combined forces with Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, and has presented campers to three families this past January and…
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Mericle of Miracles
“Location, location, location,” at least among dealers in the RV industry, often translates to “freeway, freeway, freeway.” Yet one Colorado…
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4 Ways Call Coaching Will Improve Your Dealership
In your business, employees who answer inbound phone calls are a key part of your sales team – they are…
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Fun Town Hosts AT&T Stadium Show
The Nation’s biggest RV Party is at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, from April 19 to 21. There will be…
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‘Hyper-Growth’ CEO to Deliver RVDA Expo Keynote
Author, CEO, and speaker Josh Linkner will present “Harnessing Innovation: Turning Raw Ideas into Powerful Results,” during the opening general…
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CRVA to Hold Annual General Meeting in Quebec City
The Canadian RV Association has announced it will hold its next Annual General Meeting May 15th in Quebec City, Quebec. Joining…
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New York Law for RV Smoke Alarms Goes into Effect
A new law took effect in New York on April 1 that requires all solely battery-operated smoke detecting alarm devices that…
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Muncy, Pa., Dealer Sees Increase in Sales
Bob Reeder owner of Bonner Sports & RV in Pennsylvania has only been opened for one month in his second…
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Registration Opens for RVDA Expo at Caesars Palace
Registration has opened for the 2019 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, Nov. 11-15 at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas strip. Early…
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Delaware Dealer Arrested for Allegations of Fraud
The Delaware State Police Financial Crimes Unit has arrested a Salisbury, Md., man following a fraud investigation. This story originally…
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24th Annual SuperSaver Show Begins April 12
Region One of the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) returns for its 24th annual admission-free RV show at the CenturyLink-Lee…
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Survey: RVers Prefer Stores Over Online Shopping
Research conducted by the RV Industry Association of RV aftermarket consumers shows that buyers prefer to purchase RV parts and…
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Community: Lake Country RV to Donate $100K to Charities
To celebrate 35 years of service, a Lake Country RV company is raising $100,000 for charities. Voyager RV Centre in…
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Customer Loyalty, the Most Important Metric, Part 2
Editor’s Note: This is Part Two of a two-part column. For Part One, click here. Business is besieged with metrics. Return…
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Community: Horn’s RV Donates to Community Hospice
Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., received a $10,000 gift from Horn’s RV Center on March 27.…
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AGS Partners with App Developer Armstrong Software
AGS recently formed a marketing partnership with app developer Armstrong Software. As a result of the partnership, AGS guest guide…
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RV Squad to Launch Leakage RV Inspection System
Onguard Leak Diagnostics Inc., specializing in diagnostic inspections of water intrusion and gaseous leakages in RVs, is getting ready to…
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Owner of Casey’s Campers Dies in Plane Crash
A plane that crashed in northeast New Mexico left one West Texas man dead on Sunday. New Mexico State Police…
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Recently Certified, Recertified Industry Personnel Recognized
The Society of Certified RV Professionals recently recognized 68 individuals from 36 participating dealerships and one manufacturer who earned certification…
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Youngblood’s RV Center Founder Passes Away at 67
William Gerald “Jerry” Youngblood, age 67, of Mayfield, Ky., passed away Saturday, March 23, at his residence. He retired as…
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RECVEX Exceeds 250 Wholesale Units
RECVEX recently surpassed more than 250 listings for wholesale units. Dealers interested in units can contact RECVEX in order to…
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Total Value RV Receives Two Honors as No. 1 Dealer
Total Value RV of Elkhart, Ind., recently received notice from Statistical Surveys of being named “No. 1 Dealer of All…
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Cruise America to Open New International Location
Cruise America has announced a new location at Barbecue World in Bay Shore, Long Island, N.Y. Cruise America chose to partner…
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Thefts Reported at Wisconsin Service Center
Several RVs were stolen from Bill’s Service Center in Stratford, Wis., earlier this week, according to Stratford Police Chief Timothy…
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Exhibiting Prospectus Available for RVDA Expo
The RV Dealers Convention/Expo, taking place Nov. 11-15 at Caesar’s Palace on the Las Vegas Strip, will feature theSolution Center,…
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Community: All Seasons RV Helps Heart Transplant Recipient
All Seasons RV is teaming up with Make-A-Wish OKI to grant four-year-old heart transplant recipient Alivia of Magnolia, Ohio, her…
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General RV Celebrates Ocala Supercenter Grand Opening
General RV celebrated the grand opening of its Ocala Supercenter on Wednesday, March 20. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, conducted by General…
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Windish Names New Leadership
Windish RV Center, Colorado’s #1 towable dealership, on Thursday announced several leadership changes that reinforce a new generation of leaders…
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TerryTown’s New Showroom Opens April 12
TerryTown RV Superstore Indoor Warehouse Showroom will cut the ribbon at the new Grand Rapids, Mich., facility at 12:30 p.m. Friday,…
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Lazydays Grows Footprint, but Profits Fall
Lazydays built for the future in the second half of 2018, acquiring a dealership in Knoxville, Tenn., but for the…
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Interstate Donates To Care Camps For Each Little Guy Trailer Sold
KOA Care Camps continues to engage with the RV Industry in partnership with Interstate RV Sales. Located in historic Fort…
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4 Keys to Write-Up Success
1. Work only one RO at a time. All ROs/job sheets should come back to a central repository, whatever the…
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What You Can Learn from Your ELR, Pt. 2
Editor’s Note: This is Part Two of a two-part column by Don Reed that appeared in the March 2019 issue…
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RVX Garners Positive Reviews
The RV Industry Association recently reported that RVX was a huge success, bringing OEMs, suppliers, dealers, retailers and campgrounds together.…
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Fatality Reported at Canadian Dealership
For the fourth time in just over a week, a person has been killed in a workplace-related accident in Alberta,…
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RVTI Announces New Career Levels for Technicians
The new technician training program was rolled out to RV technicians and dealers, including the new program requirements and curriculum,…
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2019 NATDA Trade Show Registration Opens
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has announced that registration is now open for trailer dealers to attend the…
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OXSMART Training Seminar Hosts 27 Techs
The Blue Ox and NTP/Stag spring OXSMART Training session hosted 27 service technicians Feb. 25-26 at the Lancaster Events Center in…
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Dates Set for RVSEF Technical Education & Safety Conference
The next RVSEF RV Technical Education & Safety Conference is set for Sept. 29 through Oct. 3 in Elizabethtown, Ky.…
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Lazydays RV Announces Nashville Dealership
Lazydays has announced that it will open a dealership in Nashville, Tenn. Concurrent with its decision to open the new dealership, Lazydays…
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General RV to Hold Ocala, Fla., Grand Opening
General RV announced that it will hold an official grand opening for its Supercenter in Ocala, Fla., from 10:30 a.m.…
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Camping World Revenue Increases 12 Percent
Camping World Holdings has reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2018, showing that revenue…
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Mighway Launches ‘Try Before You Buy’ Program
Mighway, the RV Rental Marketplace, will launch “Try Before You Buy Program” at the RVX: The RV Experience industry trade…
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RV Learning Center Currently Accepting Scholarship Applications Online
Applications for the Mike Molino RV Learning Center College Scholarship Program are now available online. College undergraduates currently working in the…
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Sobel Offering Sales Science Certification at RVX
Sobel University has announced that attendees of RVX can earn Sales Science Certification credits through the seminars featuring sales and…
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How to Craft an Internal Memo
Ideally each department would work together for common dealership goals. But conflict arises when we are trying to do our…
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Mayor Candidate Arrested for Alleged RV Theft
Will Smith, a Democratic candidate for South Bend, Ind., mayor, was arrested this week in connection with a felony theft…
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Lawsuit Filed Against Ohio RV Dealership
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Elida, Ohio, used car dealership Budget Motors &…
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American Cruising RV to Open New Dealership
American Cruising RV has announced that it will build a state-of-the-art RV sales, service, parts and rental dealership in central…
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Lazydays Announces $5,000 Fuel Card Winner
Lazydays recently awarded its $5,000 fuel card giveaway winner, Steven Bond from the Seattle area. Upon learning of his win,…
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Camping World Asks for 15-Day Extension on Report
Camping World Holdings has filed a form 12b-25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission providing the company a 15-day…
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Online Boot Camp Available for RV Service Advisors
The Mar-Kee Group has released a new RV-specific service advisor sales training program called the “RV Professional Service Advisor 90-Day…
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S.C. Dealership to Span 19 Football Fields
Longtime Midlands dealership John’s RV Sales and Service is setting up shop in Lexington County, S.C. – a 25-acre shop,…
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Dealer Spike Webinar to Cover Geofence Targeting
At 2 p.m. ET on March 28, NATDA Dealership Performance Training will host a webinar form Dealer Spike entitled “Connect…
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Great Recession Survivors, Pt. 2
Editor’s note: This article marks the second installment of a two-part series looking back at the 2008-09 Great Recession’s impact upon…
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RV Shipments Decreased 39 Percent in January
The RV Industry Association recently released the market report numbers for RV shipments in January. The RVIA January survey of…
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Blog: RVDA Discusses Erwin Hymer’s Impact on Dealerships
Editor’s Note: This blog post that appeared on the RV Dealers Association website has been edited according to AP Style…
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3 Key Strategies to Close the 198-Day Gap
198 days. This is the magic number that RV sales teams need to keep in mind as they plan an…
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In Search of Happy Customers, Pt. 2
Editor’s Note: Part One of this column by Chuck Marzahn can be found here. Customer satisfaction. It’s like the Holy…
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Lazydays Names Brooke Minneapolis General Manager
Lazydays has named Robert Brooke as general manager of its Minneapolis dealership effective immediately. Brooke will report to Ron Fleming,…
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RVshare Kicks Off Historic Route 66 Sweepstakes
RVshare is offering four people, along with their family or friends, a chance to take a road trip down Historic Route…
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RVDA of Canada Posts Member Survey
As the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada prepares for its annual Parliament Hill Day, the association stated that it continues…
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Lichtsinn RV Named No. 1 Iowa Motorhome Dealer
Lichtsinn RV has been recognized as the No. 1 dealer of all motorhomes in the state of Iowa in 2018.…
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Georgia Prepares for FMCA RV Expo
The Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) will be making its 11th visit to the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in…
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Community: Make-A-Wish Kid Receives Trailer from Findlay RV
The Stacey family of Las Vegas was the recipient of a 27-foot travel trailer thanks to Findlay RV, Findlay Management,…
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Certified Personnel Recognized by Industry
The Society of Certified RV Professionals is recognizing 25 individuals from 22 participating dealerships who earned a certification during fall…
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Lazydays Creates Buccaneers Street Team RV
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Lazydays RV unveiled a new Street Team RV on Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Lazydays…
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How Call Tracking Can Benefit RV Dealers
Imagine: An employee answers the phone and talks to a caller for a few minutes. Moments later they’ve hung up and…
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In Search of Happy Customers, Pt. 1
Customer satisfaction. It’s like the Holy Grail, isn’t it? Everybody wants it and searches diligently for it, but it can…
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Winners Are Losers
Some see danger when they make mistakes. Others see opportunity. Regardless of how you see it, it is written: “The…
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Defining a Qualified Lead, Part 4: Qualifying Leads in Person
Now that we have defined a qualified lead, gone over characteristics to help you define a buyer profile and reviewed types of leads through…
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Auto Boss RV Made Installation Center for Blue Ox
Auto Boss RV in Mesa, Ariz., recently announced that it became an official factory authorized dealer for Blue Ox towing products. Blue Ox…
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Camping World Shares Rise 23 Percent
Shares of Camping World climbed 23.6 percent in January, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the RV retailer announced a…
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2019 Top Tech Challenge Finalists Announced for RVX
The RV Industry Association has announced that the finalists in the 2019 RV Technical Institute Top Tech Challenge have been chosen. The…
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MARVAC Launches Job Listing Board
Michigan Association of RV and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is offering a new, exclusive member benefit: a job listing board. The board will…
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Professional Certification Week Begins March 17
The week of March 17-23 has been designated RV Professional Certification Week by the Society of Certified RV Professionals and…
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RV Web Services Partners for More Qualified Leads
RV Web Services, Trader Interactive’s online marketing division, has partnered with 700Credit to increase RV sales by supplying dealers with lead…
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Freedom RVing Appoints New Director of Marketing
Nick Gosselin has been appointed to serve as the director of marketing for Freedom Boat Club and its sister company,…
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RV Dallas to Rent Inventory for Music Festival
Prosper, Texas-based RV Dallas is welcoming attendees to rent a motorhome for the upcoming Off The Rails Country Music Festival.…
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To Train or Not Train?
Training of all dealership personnel is crucial if you intend to succeed in this industry. You wouldn’t think dealers would…
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5 Ways Texting is Changing Your Dealership
For years, RV dealers have been looking for ways to appeal to new, younger audiences, and texting is the new…
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NADAguides Releases Market Report for 2018
NADAguides recently issued an RV market update showing that 2018 remained a good year for despite wholesale shipments falling short…
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