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RVDA of Canada Enters Endorsement Partnership with Cambridge Global Payments
The RV Dealers Association of Canada has formed a new endorsement partnership with Cambridge Global Payments, one of the largest…
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Folsom Lake RV Took a $1M Step Into Going Green
Having been in the RV business for 36 years, Charles Langdon, president and co-owner of Rancho Cordova, Calif.-based Folsom Lake…
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RVIA: April Wholesale Shipments Drop by 15%
The RV Industry Association’s April survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 40,243 wholesale shipments,…
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RVDA Subsidiary Partners with Global Gas Propane
RV Dealers Association members now have access to price-competitive propane suppliers according to RVDA’s recent endorsement of Global Gas. RVDA-endorsed products…
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Deadline for Canadian Technician Bursaries Nears
The RV Dealers Association of Canada has notified members that there are few days left to submit for the NTP-STAG…
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Hoefer RV Signs Retail Deal with Robbins Camper Sales
Hoefer Group has announced that it will launch Hoefer RVs in the American market, exclusively with Robbins Camper Sales in…
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Survey: Travel Trailers and Class C’s Most Popular RV Rentals
According to the new survey by the RV Rental Association (RVRA), RV rental revenue will continue upward during the 2019…
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MARVAC Issues Notice for Temporary Registrations
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) is reminding dealers they must use their eServices account to issue temporary registrations (BFS-4s).…
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Increase Revenue and Efficiency for Your Dealership with Business Texting
The RV PRO-hosted KENECT webinar on business texting is now available online. Did you know that 89% of your customers and prospects would…
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Airstream Lists Top Dealer Rankings at International Meeting
Airstream has announced its top dealer rankings based on retail units sold between May 2018 and May 2019. The awards…
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RVIA Reveals Aftermarket Parts Survey Findings
The RV Industry Association recently released research it conducted on the RV aftermarket customer experience. When it comes to selecting…
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RV Dealership Needs Help Identifying Bandit
North Salt Lake, Utah, police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects in a theft that occurred…
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Go RV Rentals Publishes RV Rental Guide
Go RV Rentals has published its new “Ultimate Guide to Renting an RV.” The updated guide contains information geared to…
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RV Values Increase at Auctions as Summer Arrives
Black Book recently released its RV auction findings as summer approaches, showing that the average selling price for motorized units…
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Valley RV Supercenter Adds Regency to Offerings
Regency RV recently added Valley RV Supercenter located in Kent, Wash., to its roster of dealers. The dealership will have the newest…
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The Argument for Chat Rooms
Customer service is the backbone for a successful business. Sometimes owners and executives in the RV industry understand this is…
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Campers Inn RV Acquires Dick Gore’s RV World
Campers Inn RV has acquired Dick Gore’s RV World, which includes three RV dealerships in Jacksonville, Fla., St. Augustine, Fla.,…
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Campers Inn Celebrates Raleigh Grand Opening
Campers Inn RV has completed its dealership expansion project and has officially opened the doors of its new RV supercenter…
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Woody’s RV Relocation Opens Up Prime Real Estate
The relocation of Woody’s RV World has created a prime development opportunity at its former location. This story by Susan…
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Sylvan Lake RV to Act as Micro-Air Distributor
Alberta, Canada’s Sylvan Lake RV announced that it will distribute Micro-Air’s EasyStart 364 and marine parts. “Dealerships are our lifeblood…
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Swagman Announces New MAP Policy, Pricing
Swagman, a provider of sports cargo management, has released a new minimum advertised price (MAP) policy. “In an effort to…
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Cruise America Adds Two Affiliate Dealers
Cruise America has added two affiliate dealers located in the southern U.S.: Phil and Nick’s Service Center in Baton Rouge,…
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HSM to Phase Out Its RV Step, Accessory Business
HSM Solutions has announced that its Elkhart, Ind.-based transportation and specialty manufacturing division will phase out effective immediately. The announcement…
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Community: Lazydays Golf Tournament Raises $130,000
The Lazydays Employee Foundation recently announced that its 9th Annual Golf Tournament raised more than $130,000 to support at-risk youth…
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Webinar to Cover Heat Illness Prevention
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center, and strategic partner KPA, will host a free webinar at 2 p.m. ET on…
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Lazydays RV Celebrates Knoxville Grand Opening
Lazydays marked the grand opening of its Knoxville, Tenn., location on May 9 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony co-hosted by the…
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Iowa Governor Signs RV Specific Franchise Bill
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds recently signed Senate File 435, a towable-only RV specific franchise bill. SF 435 addresses the unique…
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NeXus RV Adds Dealerships to Growing Network
NeXus RV recently added RCD RV Supercenter located in Columbus, Ohio, to its ever-growing dealer network of Nexus RV authorized…
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Camping World RV Sales Decrease in Q1
Camping World Holdings has reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, showing revenue increased 0.6% to $1 billion…
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Lazydays Holdings First Quarter Revenues Dip 2.7%
Lazydays Holdings recently reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, showing revenues were $173.1 million, which is down $4.7…
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Kansas Dealer to Pay $40K for Violating Laws
An Ottawa, Kan., company agreed to pay $40,000 in fines and fees for violating state consumer protection laws by selling…
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New Edition of Service Management Guide Released
The 12th Edition of the Service Management Guide is now available from the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. The guide includes…
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Rollick Releases Logic-Based Vehicle Incentive Platform
Rollick recently released a logic-based incentive platform for the powersports industry. The new consumer-incentive database is mapped to a VIN…
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NERVDA Broadcast to Feature RVTI Director Tonight
The New England RV Dealers Association will be broadcasting live from the RV Industry Association’s Elkhart office this today at…
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Caravan Salon Dusseldorf Returns Aug. 31
Caravan Salon will take place from Aug. 31 to Sept. 8 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany. “Once again the…
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NATDA Webinar Taps RV Tech Institute Consultant
For the third edition of its NATDA Dealership Performance Training webinar series, the North American Trailer Dealers Association will enlist…
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HMRVI Chosen to Lead Inspector NRVTA Training
Howard and Pam Jaros, owners of HMRVI Corp., have been chosen to lead Level 2 Inspector Training for the National…
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Early Bird Registration for Tech Event Ends Soon
The RV Technical Education & Safety Conference will be offering introductory and advanced classes in Elizabethtown, Ky., from Sept. 29…
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Canadian RV Organizations Pursue Tariff Lift
Representatives from the RV Dealers Association of Canada and the Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC) visited Parliament Hill on…
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RV Care Signs with Marketing Company
RV Care, Canada’s Largest RV Dealer Network, is very excited and pleased to announce a new partnership with Xprss Communications,…
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Camping World Unifies Brands with LiveArea
LiveArea has launched new e-commerce sites built on Salesforce Commerce Cloud for Gander Outdoors and Overton’s, two major outdoor lifestyle…
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Renegade RV Recognizes the Top Dealers of 2018
Renegade RV recently recognized its top dealers of 2018. In the last 4 years, Renegade has doubled its product offering…
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NeXus RV Partners with General RV
NeXus RV has signed a designated market area to commence business with General RV. General RV has 13 locations throughout…
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Manteca is Master of Towables
Bucking trends and a keen eye for innovation are Manteca Trailer & Motorhome’s calling cards. As the RV retail market…
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General RV to Celebrate Supercenter Grand Opening
General RV is celebrating its new Supercenter in Clarkston, Mich., with an official grand opening event. The celebration will be…
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El Monte RV Rentals Adds 24-Hour Road Support
RV rental, sales and service company, El Monte RV, recently announced its complimentary 24/7 on-the-road support as a standard benefit…
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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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