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Deadline is Midnight for RV PRO’s Women in Business Nominations
Midnight tonight is the deadline for getting in nominations for RV PRO’s annual outstanding Women in Business issue. No matter…
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Open House Week Scheduled for Last Week in September
The 2023 Elkhart RV Open House will be held starting Monday, Sept. 25, both THOR Industries and Forest River said…
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RVDA Board Approves Revisions to New Model Introduction Position
The RV Dealers Association Board of Directors said it has reaffirmed its long-standing position on new model introduction and revised…
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Report: RV Retail Sales in US and Canada Near 448K in 2022
RV sales in 2022 totaled 447,718 units in the United States and Canada, according to market research firm Statistical Surveys.…
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Suburban Promotes Shaver to VP of Engineering and Quality
Mike Shaver has been promoted to vice president of engineering and quality for Suburban, an Airxcel brand that makes water…
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nuCamp Introduces New Teardrop Camper Series
nuCamp has introduced what it calls its new Signature series of teardrop campers, the Signature Series TAB S. Created in…
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Brinkley Allowed to Occupy New Partly Finished Space
According to a report in the Goshen News, the Goshen’s Board of Works approved an agreement for the completion of…
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American Coach Continues Partnership with Indy Car Driver
Class A diesel manufacturer American Coach, part of the REV Recreation Group, said it will continue its partnership with internationally…
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Heartland RV Exec is ‘RVing in New England’ Guest
The weekly RV-centered Facebook Live program will feature Heartland RV National Brand Manager Willie Miller. The show’s hosts, Joe DiPietro…
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RVIA Releases Annual Report to Members
On the heels of one of the most significant years in the industry’s history, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) has…
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RVIA Celebrates Career of Public Policy Advocate Jay Landers
RV Industry Association (RVIA) Government Affairs Vice President Jay Landers will be retiring on March 31, 2023. He has been…
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Jayco, NRVTA Collaborate on Education Videos for RV Owners
The National RV Training Academy said it has finalized the first round of training videos to help educate Jayco owners…
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Ep. 55 – Dragonfly’s Wade Seaburg on the Evolving Energy Landscape
Lithium-ion batteries are not new to the RV world, but their popularity in it is growing. What was a few…
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PleasureLand RV to Acquire Brambillas RV
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based PleasureLand RV Center is acquiring Brambillas RV in Shakopee, Minnesota, which will become Pleasureland’s ninth location. “Jack…
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RV Supplier is 34th on List of Top Wood Manufacturers
Genesis Products is one of 19 wood manufacturing firms from Indiana have been included on the 2023 FDMC 300 list,…
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THOR Speaker Will Address SWSX Festival
Tuesday, THOR Industries’ Senior Vice President of Global Innovation, McKay Featherstone, will speak on the ‘Rethinking A to B: The…
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Ford Transit, Newmar, Winnebago, Grand Design Make Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has released its weekly list of vehicle recalls, and a handful of RV companies…
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A New Type of ‘Pop-Up’ RV
NewAtlas.com is a technology focused website that talks about “what’s next” in the fields of technology, science, transportation, architecture, design,…
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Dragonfly Energy This Week’s Guest on In Tow Podcast
The second Tuesday of the month means another edition of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast, and this week’s…
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Happy Daze RV Opens Newest Location
Northern California-based Happy Daze RV has opened its newest location, 716 Kamps Way, in Ripon, California. Ground was broken a…
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Lippert CMO, Joe Thompson, Retires
Lippert’s Joe Thompson, chief marketing officer, has retired after a sales and marketing career spanning 30 years. Since taking over…
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Genesis Products Finalizes Purchase of Funder America
Genesis Products has completed its acquisition of Funder America. Genesis said the deal positions it to meet the high demand…
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Lance Camper Enters Overland Market
Lance Camper said it will commence manufacturing starting in April of its new Enduro Off-Road Trailer. Traditionally a manufacturer of…
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Decatur, Indiana’s REV Group Celebrates Milestone
REV Recreation Group celebrated a major manufacturing milestone at its Decatur, Indiana, headquarters March 9. A 2023 Fleetwood Bounder that…
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Airstream Collaborates With Studio F.A. Porsche on New Trailer Concept
Airstream has debuted a concept travel trailer developed in partnership with legendary design firm Studio F. A. Porsche. The concept…
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RVTI Attends Pennsylvania Career Symposium
The Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators recently held its annual symposium earlier this month. The group promotes excellence…
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Cummins Takes Another Step Toward Net-Zero Emissions
Global power generation company Cummins has launched Accelera by Cummins, a new brand for its New Power business unit. Accelera…
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SuperSteer Debuts New M-B Sprinter Handling Package
SuperSteer RV products said it has answered Mercedes-Benz customers’ requests for improved ride and handling of the dual-rear-wheel 2WD Sprinter…
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Rex & Sons’ Success Built on Work Ethic, Adapting to Changing Market
Life’s a journey, and Travis and Jonathan Creech from Rex & Sons RV in Wilmington, North Carolina, aim to help…
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Alliance RV Names New Marketing Director
Alliance RV has hired Joe Mehl to be its new marketing director. The company said that Mehl, building off the…
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Tesla Veterans Introduce ‘Revolutionary’ All-Electric RV
Lightship, America’s first all-electric RV company, has launched the Lightship L1 – an aerodynamic, battery-powered travel trailer and the first…
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EMPAVA Debuts 12-Inch Induction Cooktop for Tight Spaces
EMPAVA, designer and manufacturer of kitchen and bath products, introduces a new 12-inch drop-in induction cooktop for tiny homes and…
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Corrected Report: THOR’s Earnings Reflect the Changing Market
THOR Industries said its net sales for the second quarter were $2.35 billion, a decrease of 39.4% compared to the…
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Washington State RV Bill Passes House, Moves to Senate
Following the public hearing last month in Washington state, House Bill 1514 – which amends the statewide RV plan approval process –…
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Nominations for RV Women’s Alliance Awards Coming in May
The RV Women’s Alliance will be taking nominations for its second annual RV Women’s Alliance Awards program starting May 1.…
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Milwaukee RV Show Draws Thousands
It was a busy weekend at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds this past weekend as the Milwaukee RV Show returned for…
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Greater Elkhart Chamber Names Nexus RV 2022 Business of the Year
At its annual awards dinner in Elkhart, Indiana, on Friday night, the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce named Nexus RV…
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NHTSA Weekly Recall List Heavy with RVs
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued its weekly list of recalls, and multiple RV-related companies are on it.…
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Nomination Period Open for Outstanding Women In Business
Each year RV PRO features some of the top women who are excelling in the RV industry. Whether they have…
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Congressman Tours RV Technical Institute
U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym (IN-R), the man who replaced the late Jackie Walorski – killed with her staff in a…
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RV Comfort Introduces Hybrid RV Furnace Unit
RV Comfort Systems, a Washington-based firm, has successfully engineered an electrical heating option, an add-on assembly for any RV propane…
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Maryland RV Show Rules Spark Debate
Recently, the news outlet OC Today – based in Ocean City, Maryland – wrote about a legislative battle in the…
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Wholesale RV Values Mixed, Off From a Year Ago
With spring approaching, wholesale RV values are mixed, according to Eric Lawrence at Black Book. Expect 2023 to be a…
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RVWA Plans Member Campout in May
The RV Women’s Alliance is hosting its first-ever Spring Campout May 5-7 at Twin Mills Campground in Howe, Indiana RVWA…
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RVIA’s Rudowich Testifies on RV-Specific Franchise Bill in Maryland
RV Industry Association Senior Manager of Government Affairs Nick Rudowich is testifying on a bill in Maryland that governs the…
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Econ Glance: Mortgage Rates Surge Closer to 7%
Mortgage rates jumped higher this week, getting even closer to 7% and crushing homebuyer activity, which hit a 28-year low.…
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Seventy-Five Years In, Fleetwood Still Building on its Iconic Name
Q. Please tell me about the different Class A models that Fleetwood offers – how would you characterize their differences?…
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Tiffin Motorhomes Announces PowerGlide Partnership With FCCC
A new partnership has been created between Tiffin Motorhomes and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. FCCC will help create the next…
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Valterra Brings in New Product Manager
Andy Mikesell has joined Valterra as product manager. Mikesell previously was the sales manager for the Midwest states for Dealer…
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FMCA Expo Returns to Perry, Georgia
FMCA, an international organization for RV owners, will host its 106th International Convention and RV Expo at the Georgia National…
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Industry Expert Joins ‘RVing in New England’
Chris Dougherty, who currently runs Dougherty RV Consulting and is a longtime industry observer, commentator and analyst, returns tonight to…
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New RV RoadSigns Forecasts Shipments of 324,300 to 344,000
RV wholesale shipments are expected to retreat in 2023 in the face of challenging economic conditions, according to the Spring…
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EQ United Moves to Michigan Headquarters
EQ United officially cut the ribbon on its new headquarters in Cassopolis, Michigan, on Tuesday, Feb. 21. When it first…
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Alliance RV Brings in Two to Help Launch Travel Trailer Brand
Alliance RV is gearing up to branch out from fifth wheels and launch a laminated travel trailer brand this summer.…
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Go RVing to Launch Customer Database Platform
Go RVing, the consumer-facing marketing arm of the RV industry, said it will launch a Customer Database Platform this year.…
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Report: Boating Sales Cool, Market ‘Normalizing’
According to Boats Group, a boating industry analysis firm, said that the boating market began to normalize last year as…
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Ep. 54 – Newmar’s John Sammut on a Path Well Traveled
The day after he graduated college as a Michigan Wolverine, John Sammut’s professional path took a detour. He traded in…
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Monthly RV Shipments Fall Back to Earth
The RV Industry Association’s monthly survey of manufacturers found that there were 20,405 RVs shipped during the month of January,…
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LKQ to Acquire Distributor Uni-Select
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, will be acquiring Canada-based Uni-Select Inc., a leading distributor of automotive refinish and industrial…
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Jayco, Keystone, ATC Make Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced this week’s vehicular recall list and the following RV companies made this week’s…
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Briter Products Claims ‘World’s Greatest Battery’ Competition
Briter Products, producers of the Ion-Ready lithium batteries, has won the “World’s Greatest Battery” competition hosted by LG. “This is…
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Grote to Highlight New Backup Camera System at Florida Convention
For the first time since its launch, Grote Industries is unveiling its 4SEE Smart Trailer System during the Technology & Maintenance Council’s…
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John Sammut Joins the In Tow Podcast Tuesday
John Sammut, who will soon be retiring after decades in the industry and currently serves as vice president of sales…
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Shyft Group Reports Record Year in Sales
The Shyft Group, which serves a variety of specialty vehicle markets, including making chassis for RVs, reports $1 billion in…
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CURT Launches New Cargo Management System
CURT Manufacturing, a division of Lippert, has launched its new ActiveLink cargo management system, that allows for quick and easy…
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Pennsylvania RV Super Show Runs Through the Weekend
A fan-favorite show makes its return to the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The complex has opened its doors…
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Report: Key U.S. Inflation Measure Surges
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose last month at its fastest pace since June, an alarming sign that price…
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Single-Axle Towables: Popular As Ever
Affordable, comfortable, lightweight and easy to tow: There’s a lot to love about single-axle trailers once consumers learn of the…
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LKQ Sees Slight Dip in Q4, Yearly Revenue
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, reported Q4 revenue of $3 billion, down slightly from the $3.2 billion in the…
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Deadline Is June 1 for Public Input on Updated NFPA Standards
The National Fire Protection Association 1192 Standard on RVs and NFPA 1194 Standard for recreational parks and campgrounds are currently…
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Spring RoadSigns Webinar with ITR Economics
The RV Industry Association will host a members-only webinar March 7 when research firm ITR Economics will present its spring…
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Cummins Names Three New Vice Presidents
Global power generation company Cummins has named three new vice presidents: Jane Beaman, Andreas Lippert and José Samperio. The company…
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Camping World’s Solid Year Boosted by Used RV Revenue
Camping World Holdings reported revenue of $7 billion for 2022, an increase of .8%, or $53.3 million, over 2021. Net…
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Fun Town RV Cleburne Named No. 1 Selling RV Dealer
Fun Town RV Cleburne (Texas) has ranked No. 1 in overall RV sales nationwide for 2022, according to Statistical Surveys.…
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Suburban Launches New Line of LP Gas Accessories
Suburban, an Airxcel brand focused on water heaters, furnaces and gallery appliances, has introduced a complete line of LP gas…
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Campground Data Expert is Guest on ‘RVing in New England’
Researcher Scott Bahr, who produces the detailed monthly reports on the state of the camping industry for Kampgrounds of America,…
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Toro Bravo Introduces Newest Overlander
Toro Bravo 4X4, a manufacturer of vehicles “used for work and play” that was founded by former Dallas Cowboys Linebacker…
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Meyer’s RV Superstores Acquires Johnston RV Country
Meyer’s RV Superstores has purchased Johnston RV Country in Webster, New York, from Aaron Johnston, son of the founder. Terms…
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RV Industry Vet Joins Storyteller Subsidiary Global XV
Storyteller Overland recently named Trent Tiffin as general manager/executive vice president of its subsidiary, Global Expedition Vehicles (GXV). Tiffin brings…
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Winnebago CEO Named 2023 Executive of the Year
Editors at the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal have selected Michael Happe, CEO of Winnebago Industries, as the paper’s 2023 Executive…
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Spartan Chassis, Thor Motor Coach on Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has released its weekly list of vehicular recalls, and included are four models of…
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RVWA Hosts Introductory Breakfast in Canada
A March 3 breakfast event in Toronto, Ontario, will put the spotlight on a growing segment of leadership in the…
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Video: Alliance’s New ‘All Access’ Fifth Wheel
Ab Saleh, general manager of Alliance RV, introduces another model in the company’s new “all access” series, the 26RD fifth…
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The World’s Most Vulnerable Supply Chain
Ship War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology won the Financial Times’ business book of the year award.…
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RECT Repair: Getting Time Back on Your Side
While the issue of Repair Event Cycle Time (RECT) has plagued the industry since its inception, part of the problem…
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Starcraft, Highland Ridge Launch Solar Power Systems
Starcraft RV and Highland Ridge RV, two Jayco brands, have launched the Xtend Solar Power Systems. These packages offer various…
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Sunset Park RV Presents the VOLT
Sunset Park RV has launched the VOLT, a cutting-edge RV that combines eco-friendliness, comfort and versatility, the company said. Equipped…
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Swavelle Group Expands Bella Dura Cut Yardage Programs
Swavelle Group Expands Bella Dura Cut Yardage Programs Textile company The Swavelle Group said it has introduced expanded Bella Dura…
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Obit: Walex Co-Founder Dies at 92
Walex Products Co. announced that its co-founder, Bob Williams, died in November at the age of 92. The company had wanted to…
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Roulottes ProLite Names New Ownership
Canada’s Roulottes ProLite, makers of ultralight and motorized RVs, has a new owner: Frédéric Delwich. The announcement was made by…
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Obit: RV Industry Veteran Kelly Green Dies at 49
Kelly Green, product sales manager for XLR Boost Toy Haulers of Forest River RV, died suddenly Monday night, Feb. 13,…
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Venture RV Announces Partnership with North Carolina, Illinois Dealers
Venture RV, a KZ Recreational Vehicles subsidiary, is delighted to announce its new collaboration with North Carolina’s USA RV and…
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Riverstone by Forest River Selects TravlFi for Internet Connectivity
Pace International announced today that it is partnering with Riverstone by Forest River to deliver TravlFi internet connectivity as a…
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Biden Strikes Deal with Manufacturers on Standardized EV Charging Stations
The Biden administration unveiled a new set of measures Wednesday designed to tackle a persistent problem with driving long distances…
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Lippert Reports Record Sales, Income for 2022
Despite a drop in RV production in the second half of the year by manufacturers, RV supplier Lippert, which also…
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Thetford North America Celebrates 60 Years in Business
Thetford North America, a manufacturer of RV and marine toilets and sanitation solutions, unveiled its new logo that celebrates its…
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Airxcel Names Manager to Oversee Two New Product Segments
Chris Greer has joined Airxcel, leading two new product segments, which will be announced at a later date. Greer has…
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Meyer Distributing Now Carrying GE Appliances
Meyer Distributing said it is incorporating GE Appliances, a Haier company, into its product inventory. The appliances are uniquely designed…
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Trim-Lok Opens Larger Elkhart Location
California-based Trim-Lok has opened Trim-Lok Midwest, a new 150,000-square-foot manufacturing and warehousing space in Elkhart, Indiana. The new facility on…
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Last Call for Leadership Conference Attendees
The hotel deadline to register for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Leadership Conference is this Friday, Feb. 17. The brand-new Leadership Conference,…
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