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CEO: EV Chargers to be as Common as Gas Stations
Shares of charging company EVgo (EVGO) soared on Thursday as revenue jumped over 280% year over year, offering some respite…
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Cleer Vision Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Cleer Vision Windows, an Airxcel brand, is celebrating its 20th anniversary on April 9. Founded in 2003, Cleer Vision Windows…
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Spartan RV Chassis Continues to Innovate
Constant innovation is essential to success in the highly competitive motorhome chassis sector. Spartan RV Chassis, part of The Shyft…
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RVIA Launching Series of Educational Webinars
The RV Industry Association, through its staff lobbyists and policy experts, will be presenting short, informative, members-only webinars over the…
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Dylan’s RV is No. 1 Motorhome Dealer in New Jersey
Dylan’s RV Center has been named the No. 1 Motorhome Dealer in the Garden State for the 11th straight year…
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AMP Announces its Launch as Manufacturer’s Rep
AMP (Amplified Marketing Partners) is a new manufacturer rep agency. The company was founded by Kurt Free (ARC), Mike Willhoff…
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KZ Debuts New, Limited Edition Toy Hauler
KZ Recreational Vehicles recently debuted its new beefed-up toy hauler – the limited-edition Robby Gordon Speed UTV Venom V-Series. The…
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Storyteller Overland Names Vice President of Engineering
Storyteller Overland, maker of Class B RV and adventure vehicles, announced the promotion of Mike Austell to vice president of…
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Winnebago’s Chris-Craft Opens New Manufacturing Facility
Boat manufacturer Chris-Craft, a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries, reported it opened a new manufacturing facility in Sarasota, Florida.…
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Sobel Virtual Sales Course Registration Ends April 4
Enrollment ends April 4 for Sobel University’s virtual Comprehensive Sales Course, scheduled April 10-14. “New sales techniques addressing interest rate…
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Cruiser RV GM, Also a Heartland RV Veteran, Retires
Dave Burroughs, general manager of Cruiser RV, will retire at the end of the month after spending 12 years as…
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Firefly Integrations Hires RV Veteran for Training
Firefly Integrations has brought in Brian Moran as trainer and product specialist. “I am excited to be a member of…
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Infographic: Meet the New, Younger Class of RVer
According to the RV Industry Association, first-time RV buyers in 2022 continued the trend of younger and more diverse buyers…
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Industry Groups Offer Videos for Beginner RVers
The RV Aftermarket’s Consumer Outreach Task Force, in partnership with Go RVing, has launched the first video of a nine-part…
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Dicor Expands Choices for Two Roofing Products
Dicor Products, an Airxcel brand, announced today that its popular TufflexPVC and DiFlex TPO are now also available in .035…
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Winnebago to Acquire Lithium-Ion Battery Producer
Winnebago Industries has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Lithionics Battery, a lithium-ion battery solutions provider to recreational equipment and…
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Camping World Buying Utah’s Carbon Emery RV
Camping World Holdings announced an agreement to acquire Utah’s Carbon Emery RV, which includes two dealerships located along historic U.S.…
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REV, Alliance, Keystone, Forest River on NHTSA’s Weekly Recall List
Several RV companies make appearances on this week’s vehicle recall list, published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. REV…
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Campers Inn RV Partners With ThorSport Racing
Campers Inn RV has partnered with ThorSport Racing to become the Official RV Provider of ThorSport Racing. Campers Inn colors…
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Regulatory Compliance is Topic of Tuesday’s In Tow with RV PRO Podcast
This week the new episode of In Tow with RV PRO that goes live Tuesday will feature Tom Kline, a…
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Chad Reece Reflects on Winnebago Career
The following profile was posted by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Chad Reece has never been far from the RV…
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Potential RV Resort Coming to Syracuse, Indiana
An upscale RV resort is in the planning stages locally and Indiana’s Syracuse Council members heard about it at a…
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Obit: Tom Russell, Founder of Russell Products, Dies
Thomas (Tom) Lee Russell, 72, of Goshen, formerly of Bristol, passed away at home in Elkhart, Indiana, with his family…
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Grounded Launches Fully Customizable Smart Electric RV
Grounded, an electric RV startup founded by ex-Tesla and SpaceX engineers, has launched what it said is the world’s first…
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LAMILUX Reflects on Successful Year
The LAMILUX Heinrich Strunz Group, a Germany-based manufacturer of skylights and composites, reflects on what it calls a “successful and…
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The Mile High City to Host the Great American RV Show
The Great American RV Show is coming to the Colorado Convention Center in Denver March 30-April 1. Factory representatives, manufacturers…
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Winnebago Reports YOY Earnings Drop, Marine Sales Strong
Winnebago Industries said it had net sales of $866.7 million in the second quarter, a 25.6% decrease over the $1.2…
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RVWA Chooses New Officers
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) has elected a new slate of officers and added a 14th board member to its…
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Harvest Hosts, Jayco Launch ‘Adventure Ready’ Program
Harvest Hosts is introducing its new Harvest Hosts Adventure Ready program in partnership with Jayco. The Harvest Hosts Adventure Ready…
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RVIA Establishes Sustainability Panel
During last week’s RV Industry Association (RVIA) Board of Directors meeting, the board unanimously approved the creation of a Sustainability Committee.…
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Five Blue Compass Stores Achieve Airstream’s Five Rivet Award
Five Blue Compass RV dealerships have been recognized by Airstream for outstanding customer service in sales and service with the…
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Bowlus ‘First RV Maker’ With All-Electric Lineup
Bowlus, maker of performance luxury RVs, announced it is moving to be the first “fully electric RV company.” The move…
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Newmar Recognizes Top Suppliers of 2022
Newmar Corp., a subsidiary of Winnebago Industries, recently recognized several suppliers and individual contributors for their supply chain performance for…
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Registration Open for RVs Move America Week
Registration is now open for RVs Move America Week, which the RV Industry Association calls a critical event on the…
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Renegade Is Lone RV on Weekly Recall List
Kibbi, a subsidiary of REV Group and parent company of Renegade RVs, received a recall notice from the National Highway…
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RVIA Leadership Conference Debuts CEO Roundtable, New Research
One thing is clear when it comes to good leaders: They push forward. No Matter What. At least, that’s the…
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Dragonfly Energy Launches the Li-MITLESS Energy Podcast
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., the parent company of lithium-ion battery company Dragonfly Energy and makers of Battle Born Batteries, said…
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Cummins’ Mary Chandler to Retire, Jim Schacht Will Step Into Her Role
Global power generation company Cummins said that Mary Chandler, vice president of corporate responsibility and community relations and CEO of…
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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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