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Thor Motor Coach’s Tranquility Camper Van Highlights Hershey Show Offerings
Thor Motor Coach said it will showcase a new mid-model year version of the Tranquility B Van at the upcoming…
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Voting on RVIA Board Starts Today
Voting to fill five vacant seats on the RV Industry Association’s Board of Directors begins today. Nine candidates are in…
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Coach House, Escape, KZ RV, and Airstream Populate Recall List
Several RV manufacturers are featured on this week’s National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s recall list.\ Coach House is recalling its…
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Subaru and GM Halting Production Amid Chip Shortage
The semiconductor chip shortage rages on, hitting Subaru and General Motors hard. The Japanese automaker announced Wednesday it will stop…
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Musk: Tesla Cybertruck Delay ‘Like a Glitch in the Matrix’
(Chris Teague of TechTrader updates Elon Musk’s Cybertruck, the Tesla vehicle that can be turned into an RV with the…
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Electric RV Concept Gets Range-Extending Rotary Engine
Founded in 2018, HotCars.com calls itself “the go-to site to keep up to date on everything in the automotive industry.”…
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60th Caravan Salon a Success
Event organizers and exhibitors are calling the recent 60th Caravan Salon a success. The 10-day show held in Dusseldorf, Germany,…
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Brunswick Corp. Acquires RELiON Battery, Plans for Electrification Technology Center
In a move to execute on its Next Wave strategy, Brunswick Corp. acquired RELiON Battery LLC, a global provider of…
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Elkhart County COVID Wave Second Largest Since Pandemic’s Start
The current COVID-19 wave is now the second-largest in Elkhart County since the beginning of the pandemic. Data released on…
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RV PRO Now Accepting ‘40 Under 40’ Submissions
RV PRO is now accepting nominations for this year’s “40 Under 40” class. RV PRO will accept nominations from all segments of the…
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BOSS Audio Systems Names Sales Manager
BOSS Audio Systems named Richard Amaro its new sales manager, effective immediately. In this capacity, Amaro will be responsible for…
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RV Shipments Projected to Reach 600,000 Units in 2022
RV wholesale shipments are projected to reach an all-time high in 2021 then continue to trend upward through 2022, according…
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KZ RV Celebrates 50th Anniversary
For 2022, KZ Recreational Vehicles is kicking off its 50th anniversary celebration. The company said it was founded on the…
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The Galeo Group Launches Anti-Theft Tracker
The Galeo Group unveiled a new theft prevention and recovery system, consisting of a rugged tracking device and companion mobile…
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THOR Acquires Airxcel
The world’s largest RV manufacturer, THOR Industries, announced it has acquired Wichita, Kan.-based AirX Intermediate, Inc. – “Airxcel” – with…
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RV Start-Up Encore to Unveil its New Product at Open House Week
Encore RV, a start-up RV manufacturer, said it plans to introduce its product during the upcoming Elkhart Open House later…
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Winnebago Debuts Its First Class B for Wheelchair Accessibility
Winnebago Specialty Vehicle Division introduces the Winnebago Roam, a unique Class B RV designed with a wheelchair lift and many…
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SylvanSport and Zeus Electric Partner on Electric RVs
Zeus Electric Chassis, a fully configurable class 3-8 electric work truck chassis manufacturer, is proud to announce an agreement with…
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Winnebago Completes Barletta Purchase
Winnebago Industries has completed its previously announced acquisition of Barletta Pontoon Boats (“Barletta”), which it said is the industry’s fastest-growing,…
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2022 RVIA Board of Directors Election Begins Next Week
Voting in the election for the RV Industry Association Board of Directors begins in one week. The Board of Directors…
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Strategy Titan Reveals 2022 RV Market Forecast
Analytics and strategic consulting firm Strategy Titan released a new complimentary report, “US RV Retail 2022 Forecast.” The company said…
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White House Names Veteran Transportation Official to Help Break Port Logjams
The White House said Friday it has called on a veteran transportation official to serve as a new “envoy” to…
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Winnebago Industries Responds to Earthquake Recovery in Haiti
Winnebago Industries and the Winnebago Industries Foundation recently mobilized resources to support earthquake relief and recovery in Haiti and also…
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Blog: How to Combat the 4 Biggest Challenges 2020 Will Leave Behind
RV manufacturers and sellers are still recovering from a number of blows over the past 18-plus months: changing buying behaviors…
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Patrick Industries Acquires Tumacs Covers
Patrick Industries completed its acquisition of Tumacs Covers, a manufacturer of custom designed boat covers, canvas frames and bimini tops,…
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Australia’s MDC Entering U.S. Market
MDC Campers and Caravans out of Australia is now doing business directly to the public here in the U.S. “We…
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Freightliner, Renegade Featured on NHTSA Recall List
Two companies that serve the RV industry are featured on this week’s recall list from the National Highway Transportation Safety…
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Advanced RV Debuts Asteroid Of Happiness Camper That Sleeps 4
Advanced RV seems always to push the boundaries for campers, and its latest creation is no different. It’s called the…
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Time Running Out on RVDA’s Dealer Satisfaction Survey
RVDA said that time is running out for U.S. and Canadian dealers to make their voices heard in the 2021…
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Indy Star: What We Learned From the State’s COVID News Conference
Indiana health officials hosted a COVID-19 press conference on Friday, days after the state topped 5,000 daily cases for the…
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BMPRO Further Expands Jayco Relationship
BMPRO strengthened its relationship with RV manufacturing giant Jayco, providing a wider range of RVs with the ability to control…
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RV PRO Now Accepting ‘40 Under 40’ Submissions
Starting today, RV PRO is accepting nominations for this year’s “40 Under 40” class. RV PRO will accept nominations from all…
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ITR Economics Presents Fall RoadSigns Forecast Webinar
The RV Industry Association will host a members-only webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 8, to review the upcoming Fall RV RoadSigns…
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Vycom Welcomes New Market Development Manager
Vycom, a manufacturer of plastic sheet products used in the fabrication or remodeling of RVs and other industries, announced Rob…
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Eberspaecher Introduces Newest Air Heater
In 2021, Germany-based Eberspaecher will be rolling out its third-generation Airtronic air heater. This new generation of air heaters is…
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Indiana Manufacturing Showing Big Job Gains
More Hoosiers are returning to work ahead of the Sept. 6 scheduled expiration of federal pandemic unemployment insurance benefits, according…
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THOR Industries Enters Multi-Year Partnership with Girl Scouts
THOR Industries entered into a two-year partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA, the preeminent leadership development organization for girls…
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RVIA: New Monthly Shipment Records for Nine Straight Months
Results for the RV Industry Association’s July 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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Wholesale RV Values Continue to Set New Records
“The values of used RVs sold at wholesale auctions rose across the board once again last month, making it seven…
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Puma Trailers to Feature ASA Electronics Products at NATDA Show
ASA Electronics added Puma Trailers to the list of trailer builders using its iN∙Command Control Systems for trailers. Puma Trailers…
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Newmar President Matt Miller to Retire
Winnebago Industries announced the planned retirement of Matt Miller, president of Newmar Corp., effective Sept. 3. Miller started his career…
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RV SnapPad Partners with Living Vehicle
Origen RV Accessories announced a new partnership with luxury travel trailer manufacturer Living Vehicle. Living Vehicle will begin providing SnapPad’s…
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RVIA Salutes Matt Miller Upon His Retirement
The following statement was released by the RV Industry Association after Winnebago Industries, parent company of Newmar Corp., announced the…
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RVing in New England to Broadcast from Alliance RV Owner’s Rally
The weekly Facebook live program “RVing in New England” will broadcast live from the Alliance RV 2021 Owner’s Rally in…
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Webinar Alert: Strategy Titan’s 2022 U.S. RV Retail Forecast
Join Strategy Titan CEO and founder Jason Krantz on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. ET, as he shares his…
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Newmar, Forest River on Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration released its weekly recall list. Newmar is recalling its 2021-22 Dutch Star, New Aire…
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Tuesday: Ken Walters, President of Jayco, Featured on In Tow with RV PRO Podcast
Coming up Tuesday, the newest episode of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast will be going live. This week’s…
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COVID-19 Hospitalizations in South Bend Area Highest in Three Months
Hospitalizations from COVID-19 in Indiana’s St. Joseph County and surrounding areas have climbed back to their highest numbers in almost…
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Elkhart County Health Officer Asks Schools, Public to Mask Up
Elkhart County is nearing COVID-19 advisory level orange as cases and hospitalizations increase, so the Elkhart County health officer is…
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Three Forest River Class C’s Receive an AC Upgrade
Forest River will soon equip the Forester by Forest River, Solera and Sunseeker by Forest River Class C Motorcoaches with…
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Winnebago Board Votes to Move HQ to Minnesota
The Winnebago Industries Board of Directors announced it will be officially relocating its corporate headquarters from Forest City, Iowa, to…
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American Coach Debuts App to Assist New Owners
American Coach, a luxury RV brand that’s part of REV Recreation Group, added a mobile app to its Platinum Experience…
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Dexstar Wheel Celebrates 50 Years
2021 marks the 50th anniversary of Dexstar Wheel. Dexstar is the North American steel rim and wheel manufacturer for Kenda…
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Lightning eMotors Reports Record Q2 Revenue
Loveland, Colo.-based Lightning eMotors reported record second quarter revenue of $5.9 million, compared to $0.9 million for Q2 last year.…
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RV Startup Ember to Ramp up Production in Elkhart County
Ember Recreational Vehicles Inc., a new startup RV manufacturer, unveiled plans to launch operations in Elkhart County, with plans to…
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ATC Updates Trailer Lines and Brand Direction
Aluminum Trailer Co. (ATC) said it is entering into a new phase for the company and its products starting next month.…
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Newmar and The Shyft Group Make NHTSA Weekly Recall List
The weekly recall list has come out from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Newmar and The Shyft Group are…
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French Company Wins Bidding War Over Germany’s Hella
French supplier Faurecia will acquire a majority stake in German automotive lighting group Hella, trumping rival bidders and creating the…
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Keystone RV Adding Solar Power as Standard Equipment
This fall, Keystone RV will become the first major towable RV manufacturer to offer solar power as standard equipment on…
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Airstream of Tampa Earns Honor of Unveiling the First New Pottery Barn Edition
For the second consecutive year, Airstream of Tampa, Fla., has been recognized as the No. 1 volume dealer of Airstreams…
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Fresno Van Conversion Company Comes into its Own
The Fresno (Calif.) Bee recently spotlighted a local company that’s been doing camper van conversions for decades, but only recently…
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Thriving ‘Outside of the Hub’
Elkhart, Ind. has long been dubbed the “RV Capital of the World” for good reason – about 80 percent of…
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Colorado Teardrops to Release an EV Adventure Trailer
Colorado Teardrops revealed its new patent-pending teardrop camping trailer designed for use with electric vehicles, The Boulder. The company said…
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Canadian Wholesale RV Shipments Take Big Jump
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association reported that RV wholesale shipments into Canada, for the second quarter ending June 30, totaled…
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REDARC Unveils First North American Overland Vehicle
Australia-based REDARC has long produced a fleet of Toyota Hilux vehicles that it managed and custom-outfitted to make capable of…
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Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Couple that Sued Manufacturer
A retired couple who did not give the manufacturer of an issue-ridden RV a sufficient opportunity to repair a leaking…
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ATC Unveils Off-Grid Package for Game Changer PRO Series
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) created an Off-Grid Package, geared toward those interested in boondocking or with a desire for greater…
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Lightning eMotors, Forest River Reach Multiyear Agreement on Clean Buses
Lightning eMotors, a provider of specialty commercial electric vehicles for fleets, and RV manufacturer Forest River, entered into a strategic…
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Airstream Deploys Customer Data Platform
Airstream tapped Customer Data Platform (CDP) company Amperity to unify consumer data and better understand the digital, financial and physical…
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Grand Design Promotes Natalie Bussard to Marketing Director
Grand Design RV recently promoted Natalie Bussard into the role of marketing director. Bussard joined Grand Design with eight years…
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Winnebago Industries Supports Ducks Unlimited Youth Development
Winnebago Industries contributed $25,000 to Ducks Unlimited (DU) to support youth participation in ThirdTerm, DU’s annual university leadership summit, and…
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Newmar, Forest River, Airstream, Entegra Coach and Tiffin Featured on Recall List
The weekly recall list from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration features several RV companies. Newmar Corp. is recalling its…
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Lance Camper Adds Live Chat to Website
Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. launched a new “live chat” customer assistance functionality on its website, lancecamper.com. The company said that…
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Manufacturing Expert Advises Mid-Year Supply Chain Review
Manufacturing and supply chain expert, Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., advises manufacturers and distributors to take a…
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Details Finalized on Daimler Truck-Cummins Partnership
Daimler Truck AG and Cummins Inc. announced in February that they would enter a global strategic partnership for medium-duty engines.…
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Tuesday: Bob Wheeler, Airstream CEO, Joins In Tow with RV PRO
This week’s podcast guest is Bob Wheeler, president and CEO of Airstream. He’ll talk about his company’s rich history dating…
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Candidates Announced for 2022 RVIA Board of Director Spots
Nominations are in for the RV Industry Association Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is the highest level authority…
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Can-Do Duo Form
As the country comes out of the worst pandemic in a century, many businesses are beginning to realize the new…
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Last Call for Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
The RV/MH Hall of Fame issued its last call for attendees to join the induction dinner and ceremony for the…
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Europe’s Wingamm Bringing Line of Luxury Compact RVs to America
Wingamm, a leading provider of luxury compact RVs in Europe, has announced it is bringing its motorhomes to the U.S.…
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The Shyft Group Posts Record Q2 Sales
The Shyft Group, which makes chassis for RVs – among several markets it serves – has reported second quarter sales…
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THOR Industries is a Silver Partner for the RV Dealers Con/Expo
RVDA said THOR Industries is a silver partner for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. THOR will also continue its sponsorship…
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Winnebago Delivers Unit for Wheel of Fortune Giveaway
Winnebago, a long-time partner of the iconic game show “Wheel of Fortune,” this week delivered a Winnebago Solis 59P camper…
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CKI Introduces Suite of RV-Targeted Bedding Products
Cadence Keen Innovations, dba CKI Solutions, is leveraging decades of experience in the hotel and cruise industries to introduce a…
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The Great American Outdoors Act: One Year Later
The following was issued Wednesday by the RV Industry Association on the one-year anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act…
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THOR Welcomes Two to Board, Says Goodbye to Board Veteran
THOR Industries appointed two new members to its Board of Directors, Christina Hennington and Laurel Hurd, and announced the planned…
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Winnebago to Offer SuperSprings Enhancement on Class A Gas Models
Winnebago said it will begin offering a suspension enhancement package from SuperSprings International on all its Class A gas motorhomes,…
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Newell, FCCC, Heartland, Eclipse on this week’s Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration issued its weekly recall report, and a handful of RV companies are on the…
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Obit: William ‘Bill’ Warrick
RV industry veteran Bill Warrick passed away recently, and this obituary was featured in the South Bend Tribune. William ‘Bill’…
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Made-in-the-USA PullRite Powers On
Since COVID-19 gripped the U.S. last year, suppliers throughout the industry have been forced to make some difficult choices. Yet,…
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ICM’s Entry into RV and Marine Markets Pays Off
ICM Controls, which makes electronic control systems primarily targeting the HVAC market, reported record sales growth for fiscal year 2021.…
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Grand Design RV Promotes Tommy Hall to Solitude Product Manager
Grand Design RV promoted Tommy Hall to the role of product manager for the Solitude line of fifth wheels. Hall…
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RVIA Hosting In-Person Regulatory & Safety Compliance Seminar
After holding last year’s virtual seminar, the RV Industry Association will return to hosting the Regulatory & Safety Compliance Seminar…
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Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Trimlite
Wynnchurch Capital acquired Trimlite Mfg., a maker and distributor of residential doors and related door products. Founded in 1982 and…
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LiquidSpring Introduces Revolutionary Four-Corner Suspension Upgrade for Gas Motorhomes
The leader in innovative smart suspensions, LiquidSpring is pleased to announce the release of its full four-corner system upgrade. Available…
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Airstream Launches Pottery Barn Special Edition Trailer
Airstream has launched its new Pottery Barn Special Edition Travel Trailer. The 28-foot Airstream is designed in partnership with Pottery…
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Q2 a Record Quarter for RV Shipments
The RV Industry Association’s June 2021 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 50,706 units,…
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Blog: OEMs Should Beware of the Costs of Cutting Corners on Solar
Demand for RVs continues to grow. While people may be more excited than ever to hit the road, they do…
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Keystone Veteran Returns as Channel Marketing Manager
Tabatha Holmes returned to Keystone RV as channel marketing manager, replacing Sara Dover. A 16-year company veteran, Holmes has played…
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Michigan Gov. Welcomes RV Companies to the State with Grants
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday economic development grants for RV manufacturers Cruiser RV and Heartland Recreational Vehicles in support of…
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