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MCE Promotes Chandrani to VP of Marketing
Mitul Chandrani, formerly director of marketing for Mission Critical Electronics (MCE), is now the vice president of marketing at that…
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Way Launching Dual Swing Fridge
Way Interglobal, innovators of the original 12-volt RV refrigerator, announced a pending patent on a new fridge model featuring a…
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Portland RV Show Starts Next Week
The 64th Portland RV Show, put together by the Portland Metro RV Dealers Association, is Thursday, March 10, through Sunday,…
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Emphasizing the ‘Custom’ in FCCC
Travel trailers still have the lion’s share of the RV market and the mystique of van life has certainly propelled…
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Lithium-Ion Company EnPower Announces Indiana Facility
Lithium-ion battery maker EnPower announced that is opening a customer qualification facility in Indianapolis. The facility will eventually produce up…
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RV Company Reps to Speak at Outdoor Rec Summit
Divya Brown, president of RV manufacturer TAXA, and Jil Littlejon Bostick, head of diversity, equity and inclusion and Katy Friesz,…
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RVIA Profiles Storyteller Overland Founder Cooley
The RV Industry Association has written a profile piece on Andrew Cooley, a fourth-generation RV dealer and the founder of…
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Jayco Announces Product Development Promotions
On the heels of its recent announcement of sales and marketing executive promotions, the Jayco family of companies announced the…
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‘Stop the Presses’ the Theme for RVing in New England Tonight
“Stop the presses” was a common phrase once upon a time that was used in situations where a huge piece…
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Quantron receives European Transport Award for Sustainability 2022
The European Transport Award for Sustainability recognizes outstanding sustainable performance with economic success within the commercial vehicle industry. Quantron AG…
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RVIA’s Kirby: These Are Remarkable Times
The following was written by Craig Kirby, RVIA president and CEO, for Trade Only Today. As we head further into…
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nuCamp Launches Inaugural nuCamp University
nuCamp, a manufacturer of truck campers and teardrop trailers, hosted its first class of students during the inaugural week of…
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Thor Motor Coach and Lance Camper on Weekly Vehicle Recall List
Two RV manufacturers were named on this week’s vehicle recall list from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Thor Motor…
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Truma Combi Makes for Cozy Winter Camping in Thor Class B’s
Truma has partnered with Thor Motor Coach to equip its Class B camper vans for year-round camping. The Truma Combi…
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Forest River Voted Best Employer in Manufacturing
Forest River said it has won the 2022 Best Employer in Manufacturing award as part of the annual Goshen News…
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Canadian Travel and Tourism Industry Responds to Travel and Border Changes
As Canada eases restrictions on fully vaccinated travelers, the Canadian Travel and Tourism Industry issued a statement regarding the federal…
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RVIA Report: Monthly Shipments Continue to Set Records
The RV Industry Association’s monthly manufacturers’ survey of wholesale RV shipments found that 2022 is starting out just the way…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Spring Approaches
“With the approach of spring and warmer weather in many parts of the country, we are beginning to see some…
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Lance Camper to Build Hoosier Production Facility
California-based Lance Camper, which manufactures ultra-lightweight, composite-built truck campers and travel trailers, is expanding its manufacturing footprint by building a…
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Lippert Names Olivier Steenaert Vice President of Human Resources – EMEA
Lippert said it has named Olivier Steenaert as vice president of human resources – EMEA (Europe, Middle East, & Africa).…
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Cummins Seeks to Own the Future When it Comes to Truly Green Engines
Forbes recently shined a spotlight on Cummins and how the 100-plus company is at the forefront of the race to…
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Patrick Industries to Acquire Audio Systems Company Rockford
Patrick Industries announced it has signed a definitive agreement under which Arizona-based Rockford Corp. will become a wholly owned subsidiary…
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The Shyft Group Reports Nearly $1B in Sales for 2021
The Shyft Group, which makes RV chassis along with emergency vehicles for first responders and fleet and commercial trucks, reported…
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Keystone Launches 2022 Ambassador Program
For the third year in a row, Keystone RV is kicking off the call-to-enter for the Keystone Ambassador Program. Current…
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Cruiser Launches New Consumer-Focused Website
Cruiser RV recently launched a new consumer-focused website as a continuation of the manufacturer’s rebranding efforts. “We are excited to…
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Actor Picks Fleetwood RV for Future Travels
Actor and entrepreneur Ian Somerhalder, best known for his roles in The Vampire Diaries and Lost TV series, has chosen…
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Profile: Brett Randall’s Turnaround at Aliner Came Just in Time for the Boom
This week, the RV Industry Association turned a spotlight on Brett Randall, president and CEO of Aliner. Six years after…
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Indiana Legislature Targets Catalytic Converter Theft
Indiana’s RV association (Indiana Manufactured Housing Association – RV Indiana Council) has been successful in passing a second piece of…
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US Lighting Group Announces First Shipment of a Cortes Camper
US Lighting Group announced today Cortes Campers, its wholly owned subsidiary, has shipped its first Cortes Camper travel trailer to…
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Jaeger-UniTek Promotes Three Sales Leaders
LaPorte, Ind.-based Jaeger-UniTek Sealing Solutions announced the promotion of Colton Phelan, Kyle Upp and Owen Strieter to key sales leadership…
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Allison Transmission Donates to Marian University Engineering School
Allison Transmission announced a $250,000 commitment to Marian University in support of the E.S. Witchger School of Engineering. Marian is…
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Retro: A Road Trip Back to 1973
Carscoops presents a look back on a now-classic. There’s a buzz around EVs right now, but it was RVs that…
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Cummins to Acquire Meritor
Power generation company Cummins announced that it will be acquiring Meritor, a global maker of drivetrain, mobility, braking, aftermarket and…
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The Shyft Group Board Authorizes $250M Stock Repurchase
The Shyft Group announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $250 million of its common…
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NATDA and Hilb Group Offer Insurance Resources for NATDA Members
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has partnered with Hilb Group – a national broker – to provide NATDA…
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What’s Behind the Congestion at U.S. Ports?
The Port of Los Angeles, the busiest port in North America, saw record volume in 2021. But along with that…
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Cummins Supports Affordable Housing in Indianapolis
Columbus, Ind.-based Cummins has awarded a more than $1 million grant to Renew Indianapolis to help boost Black homeowner equity…
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Camping World to Roll Out New Eddie Bauer RVs
Camping World Holdings today announced a partnership with Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a global brand development, marketing and entertainment company,…
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Tiffin, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Thor Motor Coach on this Week’s Recall List
This week’s vehicle recall list from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration contains a handful of RV-related manufacturers. Tiffin Motorhomes…
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The Challenge of Spent EV Batteries
Electric vehicles are growing in popularity, and although not yet commonplace in the RV world, the batteries these vehicles use…
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India News Outlet Offers Glimpse of the Polish XPro One Overland
The India-based news outlet Zee News recently featured a photo gallery with the Xpedition Pro Xpro One motorhome, manufactured by…
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Tuesday’s In Tow Podcast: The Brady Brothers from Alliance RV
The next edition of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast goes live this Tuesday, and the guests are Coley…
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NHTSA to Allow Adaptive Driving Beam Headlights on New Vehicles
As reported by the RV Industry Association, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a final…
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Motor1 Examines the Japanese Quokka
European automotive magazine Motor1.com has an eye for the odd, especially when it comes to RVs. Here, the outlet turns…
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Chip Shortage: Renault Expects 300,000 Fewer Cars This Year
French automaker Renault is looking at a production shortage of about 300,000 vehicles this year due to the global shortage…
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Jayco Announces Promotions of Several Key Executives
Jayco announced the promotion of several key executives in sales and marketing among its companies. “With all of the Jayco…
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Colorado RV Dealer Announces ‘Get Outdoors Show’
Colorado’s award-winning dealership The Great Outdoors RV (TGORV) announced its sponsorship of what it said will be Northern Colorado’s largest…
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Biden to Reinstate Waiver for California to Set Own Emissions Standards
President Biden’s EPA is expected to soon reinstate the waiver that allows California and other states to adopt stronger vehicle…
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‘RVs Move America Week’ Slated for June 5 – 9
The annual RVs Move America Week is returning to Washington, D.C., this year Sunday through Thursday, June 5-9, following a…
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Midwest Promotes Will Troyer as VP of Operations
Midwest Sales and Service (MWSS) has named Will Troyer as its new vice president of operations. The promotion was made…
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Utah Sportsman’s, Vacation & RV Show is This Week
The Utah RV Show will be held this Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 20, at the Mountain America Expo Center in…
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NRVTA Restructures Around Six-Person Management Team
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced it has completed a restructuring initiative to empower a six-person management team to…
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Corey Lee Hired as New RVIA Standards Inspector
Corey Lee recently joined the team of inspectors at the RV Industry Association who are responsible for more than 2,000…
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New Horizons Signs Exclusive Deal With MORryde
New Horizons RV will become the Midwest’s exclusive authorized installation center for the MORryde Independent Suspension System. New Horizons plans…
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Optronics Celebrates 50-Years with New Headquarters, Branding
Optronics International, a manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, has kicked…
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Oracle Lighting Earns 2021 Louisiana Lantern Award
A Metairie, La.-based manufacturer was awarded a 2021 Louisiana Lantern Award this week. Oracle Lighting, which creates LED solutions for…
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Update: More than $1 Million in Damage at Keystone Plant Fire
Goshen, Ind., fire officials say a Sunday afternoon fire that destroyed RVs in Goshen did more than $1 million in…
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York RV Show Slated for Early March
The York RV Show in York, Penn., is set for Friday through Sunday, March 11-13, at the York Expo Center.…
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Defining the Role of Brand Marketing for RV Companies
There was a time that a successful marketing program for RV manufacturers was focused almost entirely on product marketing. How…
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Fire at Keystone Plant Destroys 17 RVs
Officials in Goshen, Ind., are investigating after a fire that broke out at Keystone RVs on Sunday just before 2…
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Jayco, Tiffin, Highland Ridge and Roadtrek All Make Weekly Recall List
Several RV manufacturers are listed on this week’s National Highway Transportation Safety Administration recall list. Jayco is recalling its 2021-22…
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Peak Toolworks Acquires Elkhart’s Tooling Concepts
Peak Toolworks has completed its acquisition of Tooling Concepts in Elkhart, Ind. The company said the acquisition will strengthen its…
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Blue Ox Promotes Chad Cole to Director of Automotive Sales
Blue Ox Products has promoted Chad Cole to director of automotive sales. The company said Cole will continue his current…
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Horizon Global Announces Preliminary Earnings, Infusion of Capital
RV equipment supplier Horizon Global announced preliminary fourth quarter and full-year financial results for 2021, and the company said that…
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Newmar’s Dutch Star Tops Class A Diesel Market for 2021
According to numbers released from Michigan’s Statistical Surveys, Newmar’s Dutch Star ranked highest in Class A diesel motor home retail…
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Ontario Declares an Emergency Over Truck Blockades in Canada
Ontario’s premier declared a state of emergency Friday in reaction to the truck blockades in Ottawa and at the U.S.…
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Lippert Sets Quarterly, Full-Year Records
Lippert announced net sales in the fourth quarter $1.billion, a 55 percent increase year-over-year. The company said it had $82.3…
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Patrick Reports a Strong Q4, Full Year
Patrick Industries reported net sales in the fourth quarter of $1.1 billion, a 49 percent increase over the $773 million…
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RVIA Standards Department Hires New Inspector
The RV Industry Association’s standards inspection program has hired Steve Duncan, who brings to the team his 20 years of…
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Gary Conley Named New VP and GM of Lance Camper
California-based Lance Camper announced the appointment of Gary Conley as vice president and general manager. Conley will report to Mike…
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Cummins Acquires Supplier in Pursuit of Zero Emissions Future
Cummins announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Jacobs Vehicle Systems (JVS), a subsidiary of Altra Industrial Motion Corp.,…
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Used-Car Prices Aren’t Soaring Anymore – What It Means for Inflation
Used-car prices have held steady for a month. Not only was that good for the buyers, but maybe for anyone…
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RVIA Relaunching Political Action Committee
The RV Industry Association is relaunching its political action committee – called RVPAC – to ensure Congress doesn’t take any…
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RVIA Expresses Support for Increasing Outdoor EV Access
RV Industry Association President Craig Kirby recently sent a letter to the Federal Highway Administration, expressing its adamant support for…
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Obit: Namsung America Mourns Passing of Clyde Podraza
Namsung America, which makes electronics for RV, marine and other industries, has announced 12-volt industry veteran Clyde Podraza passed away…
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Annual Fort Meyers Show Returns to Crowds, Many Eager to Buy
The 36th annual Fort Myers RV Show recently saw strong show attendance with huge dealer and vendor sales, despite unusually…
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RVWA Book Club Returns, Touts First Title
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA)’s successful book club is returning in 2022 with some great books to help foster networking,…
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The Shyft Group to Debut Last-Mile Electric Delivery Vehicle
The Shyft Group announced it will reveal its all-new electric delivery vehicle on their proprietary, purpose-built Class 3 EV chassis…
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Baird Survey Finds Dealers’ Outlooks Unchanged
Here are the results of the latest survey from RVDA and Baird. Dealers are positive on both current conditions (64…
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Grand Design, Forest River, Newmar, Jayco, Keystone on Weekly Recall List
Multiple RV companies made the weekly list of recalls put out by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Grand Design…
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Report: Supply Chain Woes in 2022
Ryan Peterson, CEO of global supply chain company Flexport, recently appeared on Bloomberg to share his 2022 outlook on supply…
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St. Louis RV Show Inspires Thoughts of Warmer Weather
As St. Louisans dug themselves out from days of ice and snow Saturday, some found respite downtown dreaming of warmer…
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ORR Issues Annual Report
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), a lobbying association that counts dozens of outdoor recreation and conservation groups among its membership,…
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SuperSprings Reports Record-Breaking Growth in 2021
For the third straight year, SuperSprings International reports that it set another record for full-year growth of 42 percent above…
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Mercedes-Benz Signs Chassis Agreement with German RV Maker
European RV maker Jandelsbrunn – Knaus Tabbert AG has concluded an agreement with Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles for the supply of…
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Windows to the World
These days, even computer spell-checkers often think the word “windows” is capitalized and followed by a registered trademark, thanks to…
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Report: J.D. Power’s Year in Review
J.D. Power has released its year-end NADAguides Market Insights report, and it tells the story of an industry that had…
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Airstream, THOR Industries Release More eStream Details
Airstream revealed more details about its eStream Concept Travel Trailer – an all-electric concept that brings to life multiple innovations…
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Weather Forces Connecticut RV Show to Add Second Weekend
A popular camping show plans to return to Hartford, Conn., on Friday. The 39th Northeast RV & Camping Show had…
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Vixen Director Authors Composites Book
Wenguang “Wayne” Ma, director of technical operations at Vixen Composites, an Airxcel brand, has coauthored Sandwich Structural Composites: Theory and…
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Elkhart, Ind., Area in Multi-Day Snow Event
Snow plows and trucks that disperse road treatment were prepped Tuesday in anticipation of 10 to 15 inches of snow…
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TekModo To Expand Michigan Manufacturing Site
One of the newest manufacturers in Michigan’s Three Rivers community will be expanding its operations in a big way this…
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Family of 12 Displaced by Tornado Receives Help from EmergencyRV
Displaced by the December tornado, Colin and Kelsey Doty and their 10 children found themselves badly in need of a…
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56th Detroit RV & Camping Show Returns
The 56th Detroit RV & Camping Show is this week, starting Wednesday, Feb. 2, and running through Sunday, Feb. 6.…
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Nebraska RV and Boat Show Reflects Supply Chain Woes
Nebraska’s Buffalo County Fairgrounds played host to the RV and Boat Show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The show highlighted…
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Advanced RV Rolls Through the Changes
RV popularity is showing no signs of slowing down, and as interest continues to skyrocket among millennial and Gen Z…
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Werner Integrates Cummins Engines in Trucks
Werner Enterprises will begin validation and integration of Cummins’ recently announced 15-liter natural gas and 15-liter hydrogen internal combustion engines…
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St. Joseph County Health Officials Hoping Omicron has Peaked
Health officials are “cautiously optimistic” that St. Joseph County, Ind., has reached its peak in the coronavirus pandemic’s Omicron wave,…
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Airxcel Introduces New Suite of EV-Ready Products
Airxcel said it is presenting a portfolio of electric vehicle (EV)-ready products from its family of manufactured and distributed brands…
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Pathfinder Ventures Pledges Support for Electric RVs
Pathfinder Ventures has announced its commitment to supporting the evolving RV industry and its future customers with electric RVs. Earlier…
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