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RVDA & Fiserv Renew Provider Agreement
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) announced it has renewed its endorsed provider agreement with Fiserv, a global provider of…
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Web Exclusive: Dealer Backstock Simplifies the Wholesale Search
Earlier this month, Joshua Van Valkenburg launched Dealer Backstock, a new online wholesale trading program for dealers only. The platform…
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Markquart Family RV & Auto Acquires RV World in Minnesota
Performance Brokerage Services announced the sale of RV World in Ramsey, Minnesota, from Darren and Corrine Mann to Markquart Family…
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GE Appliances Introduces RV-Ready Electric Ignition Gas Ranges
GE Appliances, a Haier company, introduced new GE Profile electric ignition gas ranges to the RV industry. GE Profile developed…
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Action RV, Jeremy Clements Racing Partner for Texas NASCAR Race
Action RV is teaming up with Jeremy Clements Racing (JCR) for the Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 at Texas Motor Speedway…
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Society of Certified RV Pros Recognizes Industry Personnel
The Society of Certified RV Professionals recognized 23 individuals from nine participating dealerships who earned a new certification, and four…
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7 Insights to Help You Navigate 2024
As we head out of the first quarter of the year and into the next one, it’s important to make…
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Newmar Recognizes Top Suppliers of 2023
Newmar Corp., a subsidiary of Winnebago Industries, recognized several suppliers and individual contributors for their supply chain performance for 2023…
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Camping World Holdings CEO Sells 100K Shares
The following is a report from MarketBeat. Camping World Holdings CEO Marcus Lemonis sold 100,000 shares of Camping World stock…
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Dometic Publishes 2023 Annual & Sustainability Report
Dometic announced that the company’s 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report is now published and available. “2023 was characterized by a…
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Blue Compass to Hold National Hiring Event This Week
Blue Compass RV announced a national hiring event on March 21 to attract top talent to the 100-plus Blue Compass…
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RVezy Launches Buy & Sell Marketplace With Dealer Partners
RVezy, a peer-to-peer RV rental platform, introduced its new RVezy marketplace, which connects private sellers and RV dealerships across the…
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Kunes Auto & RV Group Consolidates Illinois Store, Retains Employees
Kunes Auto & RV Group announced Monday that Kunes Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Monmouth will consolidate with a neighboring…
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National RV Show Returning to Washington’s Moses Lake
The following is a report from Source ONE News. The National RV Show is set to make its annual return…
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RVTI: 4 Reasons to Become an RV Technician
The following is a report from the RV Technical Institute (RVTI). Are you seeking an alternative to higher education, interested…
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Integrated Supply Network Expands Program for Mobile Tool Dealers
Integrated Supply Network (ISN), an automotive tool wholesale distributor, has expanded its Freedom Program for mobile tool dealers. ISN’s Freedom…
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Expion360 Achieves UL 1973 Compliance for EX1 SmartTalk Bluetooth Batteries
Lithium battery maker Expion360 announced Wednesday that its EX1 SmartTalk Bluetooth batteries are now UL 1973 compliant. The UL 1973…
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Auto Data Direct Acquires Opus VTR
Auto Data Direct announced Wednesday the acquisition of Opus VTR, a vehicle titling and registration service provider offering software solutions…
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Oliver Travel Trailers Adds Bretz RV as Dealer Partner
Hohenwald, Tennessee-based Oliver Travel Trailers announced a new dealer partnership with Bretz RV with six locations. “We are honored to…
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Model 1, The Shyft Group Sign National Distribution Agreement
Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, a bus and transportation services dealer, signed a national distribution agreement with The Shyft Group. For…
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Priority RV Network Executive Director to Retire
After a tenure spanning over a decade, Corey Ruzicka announced his upcoming retirement as the executive director of the Priority…
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Hate To Wait
America’s attention span changed when “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” started in 1968 and ran for 140 episodes until 1973. For…
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Lazydays To Open New Arizona Location
Lazydays announced the opening of Lazydays of Phoenix at Surprise, in Surprise, Arizona. The new facility is the third location…
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RV Industry Works Through Excess Inventory, Expects Sales Uptick in 2024
The following is a report from the South Bend Tribune. The RV industry continues to show signs of coming back…
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Bell Camper Sales
In operation for more than half a century, northeast Oklahoma’s Bell Camper Sales is the oldest RV dealership in the…
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Dates Set for Fun Town RV Annual Party at Cowboys’ Home Stadium
Fun Town RV announced the dates of its annual DFW RV Party at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event…
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RVDA & KPA Webinar to Focus on Critical Compliance Timelines
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) and KPA are offering a 30-minute webinar for RV dealers later this month. The…
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Understanding Your Dealership Management System
What Does It Do? A dealership management system can provide reports of parts and accessories inventory performance that can –…
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What Dealers Have to Say
The results are in — RV PRO conducted a survey during January of RV industry professionals who sell RVs. We…
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Wholesale Shipments Expected to Rise in 2024
RV wholesale shipments are expected to hit 350,000 units in 2024, according to the Spring 2024 issue of RV RoadSigns, the…
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Campers Inn RV of Naperville Offering Rockwood RVs
Campers Inn RV of Naperville announced that the dealership now carries the Rockwood RV brand. Campers Inn RV acquired these…
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All-Women’s Tech Classes Slated Throughout 2024
After the success of last year’s all-women’s RV technician classes, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and the RV Women’s Alliance…
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Trader Interactive’s Boatmart Forms Marine Dealer Program
Boatmart, the Trader Interactive marine marketplace formerly known as Boatline, announced a strategic partnership for dealers who sell Chaparral and…
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Blue Compass RV Named to Inc. Magazine’s Regional 5000 List
Inc. magazine on Tuesday recognized Blue Compass RV as one of the fastest-growing companies on its fourth annual Inc. 5000…
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RVIA’s Ochs Testifies on Maryland RV-Specific Franchise Bill
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) supports the enactment of RV-specific laws governing the RV dealer/manufacturer relationship in all states. In…
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Elkhart Truth: RV Industry Anticipating Slight Recovery
The following is a report from The Elkhart Truth. The recreational vehicle industry saw a modest increase in shipments last…
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Canada’s Largest RV Show Opens Thursday
The 2024 Toronto Spring Camping and RV Show – sometimes called the BIG ONE – is scheduled from Feb. 29…
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FMCA Hosts 108th Convention in Tucson
FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association), an international association for RV owners, is hosting its 108th International Convention & RV Expo…
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Campers Inn RV Renews Partnership With ThorSport Racing
Campers Inn RV has partnered with ThorSport Racing again to be its Official RV provider. Campers Inn colors will be…
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Camping World Reports Full Year, Q4 Financials
Camping World Holdings today reported results for the year and fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2023. Marcus Lemonis, chairman and…
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Blue Compass Again Names Motor Home Specialist No. 1 Dealership
Blue Compass RV announced Tuesday that Motor Home Specialist (MHS) was the No. 1 seller of new motorhomes by a…
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Jayco Arena Announced for New Middlebury Activity Center
Jayco Arena has been approved as the name for the arena in the new activity center in Middlebury, Indiana, following…
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General RV Contributes $100K in 2023 Philanthropy Efforts
General RV Center donated more than $100,000 to organizations across the country in 2023. General RV had nearly 100 sponsorships…
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Camping World Declares Q1 Cash Dividend
Camping World Holdings announced that its board of directors declared a regular cash dividend of $0.125 per share on the…
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Milwaukee RV Show Opens Next Week
The Milwaukee RV Show opens at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center Thursday, Feb. 29 through Sunday, March 3.…
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RVDA Renews Partnership to Enhance Customer Service at Dealerships
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has renewed its endorsed provider agreement with Customer Service Intelligence (CSI), a provider of customized…
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Ultra-Fab Shares Brakes Training Video
Ultra-Fab released their latest training video on light duty and medium duty brakes. “We have enjoyed extreme success when we…
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Attendance at FRVTA Regional Shows ‘A Mixed Bag’
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) completed the third of five regional shows held around the state and reported that…
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Technavio: RV Market Projected to Grow $32B by 2027
The RV market is expected to grow by USD 32.03 billion from 2022 to 2027, progressing at a CAGR of 7.82% as per the latest…
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Save the Date for RVDA’s 2024 Con/Expo
The 2024 RV Dealers Convention/Expo is set for Nov. 11-15 at Paris Las Vegas. The event is presented by RVDA…
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Mark Wahlberg Airstream Launches Digital Dealership
Mark Wahlberg Airstream is introducing new technology with the launch of the first Virtual Universe (VU) Digital Connected Airstream dealership.…
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Trader Interactive Expands Marine Business, Rebrands to ‘Boatmart’
Trader Interactive today announced a major expansion of its marine marketplace, including a doubling of boat inventory and dealer partnerships…
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RVDA and JD Power Webinar to Cover RV Valuation Trends
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) and J.D. Power Specialty Valuation Services are teaming up to offer a webinar for RV…
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Sunset Park RV Names 2023 Top Dealers
Sunset Park RV, an independent manufacturer located in Shipshewana, Indiana, announced its Top Dealers for 2023. Awards are based on…
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RVTI Touts Upcoming Level 3 Certification Courses
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s Level 3 training focus on five different specialty areas for RV technicians who are interested…
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The PPL Powerhouse
At summer’s end in 1972, two young petrochemical engineers found themselves in the business of “matchmaking” – between RV owners…
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Blue Compass Touts 7 Airstream Winners of ‘Five Rivet Award’
Blue Compass RV announced that seven Airstream locations achieved the Airstream Five Rivet Award for outstanding customer service in sales…
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Motivating Staff to Keep Things Tidy
A new year calls for a fresh, new feeling in your store. Imagine spring cleaning – but in February. The…
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63rd Annual Fort Wayne RV, Camping Show Opens Today in Michigan
The following is report from Michigan’s WTVB. The 63rd annual Fort Wayne RV and Camping Show begins its four-day run…
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Wilkins RV to Open Junius Location in March
The following is report from the Finger Lakes Times. The new Wilkins RV project on New York’s Route 318, just…
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Sobel University Moves Sales Course Online
Sobel University has moved its Comprehensive Sales Course scheduled April 15-19 to a virtual platform, following requests from dealers across…
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RVDA Member Benefit Survey Deadline Extended
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) is extending its deadline to complete the Member Benefit Survey to Feb. 2. “Please complete…
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JD Power & Associates Offers RVDA Member Discounts
RV Dealers Association (RVDA)-endorsed provider J.D. Power and Associates (Specialty Valuation Services) recently launched updated versions of its popular dealer…
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What’s In Store for 2024: POV From 4 Industry Organizations
RVDA: Signs of Encouragement By Phil Ingrassia, president The RV industry spent much of the last 12 months in a…
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Performance Brokerage to Host ‘Thriving in Challenging Times’ Webinar
Performance Brokerage Services is set to host an upcoming webinar Jan. 31 on “Maximizing the Value of Your RV Dealership.”…
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LeadVenture Subsidiary, Sheffield Financial Form Partnership
Dealer Spike, a provider of digital solutions for the powersports, marine, trailer and outdoor power equipment industries, and Sheffield Financial,…
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RV Fixed Ops Certification Week Slated in March
The Society of Certified RV Professionals, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center have designated March 3-9 as…
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Campers Inn RV Partners With Richard Childress Racing
Campers Inn RV has partnered with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and will be positioned as a multi-year associate sponsor for…
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Kunes Auto & RV Launches RV Customer Sales, Service Program
Kunes Auto & RV Group unveiled a new program for its RV division that aims to get RVs and their…
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General RV Heading to Fort Myers, Shares Trends
General RV Center will be at the Fort Myers RV Show this week, bringing its latest 2024 models and more…
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Lazydays Launches Rebranding Campaign
Lazydays announced a comprehensive nationwide rebranding campaign, including new logos, colors and fonts, the upcoming introduction of a reimagined digital…
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General RV Center Returns to Florida RV SuperShow
As Florida’s largest family-owned RV dealership, General RV Center is taking part in the Florida RV SuperShow on Jan. 17-21.…
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Blue Compass RV, ‘RV Unplugged’ Forge Season 2 Partnership
Blue Compass RV has joined forces with the popular reality series “RV Unplugged” for the highly anticipated Season 2. The…
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Inland Northwest RV Dealers Hope to ‘Rebound’ in 2024
The following is a report from The Spokesman-Review. As interest rates and inflation dug into Americans’ pocketbooks, their budget for…
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Lazydays Acquires Colorado’s Century RV
Performance Brokerage Services (PBS) announced the sale of Century RV in Longmont, Colorado, to Lazydays RV from Steve and Maggie…
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Camping World to Acquire Three Minnesota Locations
Camping World Holdings is set to acquire Roth RV, with locations in Bemidji, Grand Rapids and Deerwood, Minnesota. The transaction…
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Sonny’s RV Calls Off Camping World Sale, Remains Local
The following is a report from Oil City News. Casper’s Sonny’s RV will remain family-owned after a potential sale to…
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PBS Announces Stoltzfus Trailer Sales Acquisition to General RV
Performance Brokerage Services announced the sale of Stoltzfus Trailer Sales, doing business as Stoltzfus RV’s and Marine of West Chester,…
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Go RVing Dealer Program Now Available
RV dealers looking to leverage the power of the industry’s national advertising and promotion campaign at the local level can…
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General RV Center Appoints New Leadership
Following a year of massive growth, General RV Center said it is restructuring its company leadership to better reflect current…
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Lazydays Names Vice President of Operations
Lazydays has named Amber Dillard to the position of vice president, operations, effective immediately. Dillard will continue to report to John North, Lazydays…
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Camping World to Acquire Louisiana Dealer Locations
Camping World Holdings is set to acquire Bent’s RV, with two locations in Boutte and Albany, Louisiana. The transaction is…
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RecNation Storage Partners With Camping World, Good Sam
RecNation Storage, the owner, operator and developer of specialized RV and marine storage facilities, entered an exclusive marketing arrangement with…
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Video Explains Free ‘Readiness Tests’ on Fixed Ops Mobile App
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center released a new video demonstrating how to access the recently released RV Fixed Operations Today Mobile App along…
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The Rights & Wrongs of Point-of-Purchase Displays
There are vendor displays that sell well – and then there are those that just look awful! Sometimes they do…
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2024 Jacksonville RV MegaShow Set for February
Hundreds of RVs from pop-up campers to Class A motorhomes will be on display during the 2024 Jacksonville RV MegaShow…
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Camping World Closes Alabama Acquisition, Touts Upcoming Additions
Camping World Holdings announced that it has closed on the acquisition of Ashley Outdoors in Salem, Alabama. Including this location,…
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Lazydays Closes $35M Mortgage Loan Facility
Lazydays today announced that it has closed on a $35 million mortgage loan facility funded by clients of Coliseum Capital Management. The…
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Pittsburgh RV Show Touts Nine-Acre Event in January
The Pittsburgh RV Show – said to be the longest running indoor RV show in the nation – will transform…
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Economic Study Shows Canadian RV Industry Growth
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada, the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) and the Canadian Camping and RV…
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Prosperous Pete’s RV
Kevin Thomas says he received his figurative “gold medal” last year, when he was named the Mid-Atlantic regional sales and…
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‘Campers Inn Holiday Extravaganza’ Benefits Over 1,200 Children
Little Dealer Little Prices, a Campers Inn RV company, partnered with the Real Hope Charity to put smiles on more…
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Technicians Earn Level 3 Appliance Certifications
The following is a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). As the core of the RV…
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The Red Sink: Creating Visual Reminders at Your Dealership
Every time I go into an RV dealership or parts store, my first thought is, “What sets this apart from…
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Registration Opens For FRVTA SuperShow Industry Day
Registration is now open for Industry Day at the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA)’s 39th annual Florida RV SuperShow on…
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Boreas Campers Goes Off-Grid With Western Flair
Off-road camping enthusiast Matt Reichel wanted something better than the camper offerings he found several years ago. So, he decided…
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Jayco Masters Training Hosts Nearly 400 RV Dealers
Jayco has kicked off its 2023 Masters Dealer training, which takes place the weeks of Dec. 4 and 11. Approximately 400…
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RVIA Annual Meeting: Cautious Yet Positive
The sentiment of Wednesday’s RV Industry Association (RVIA) Annual Meeting was realistic, but also hopeful. In the video presentation open…
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General RV Opens Sixth Florida Supercenter
General RV Center is expanding its footprint with the addition of a Winter Garden, Florida, location. Located less than 20…
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Camping World Declares Cash Dividend
Camping World Holdings announced that its board of directors declared a regular cash dividend of $0.125 per share on the…
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