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TAXA Outdoors Introduces New Models for 2021
Houston-based TAXA Outdoors has expanded its collection with updates and renovations to its Mantis and Cricket habitats for 2021. In…
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Mercedes-Benz Ending Production of Freightliner Sprinter Van
And yet another casualty of the pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on many automakers in the U.S.…
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Jayco, Winnebago, Forest River on Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued the following recalls this week: Jayco is recalling its 2020-21 Entegra Qwest,…
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Motiv Secures Additional $15M in Funding
Foster City, Calif.-based Motiv Power Systems, which provides chassis and software systems for medium-duty trucks and buses, said on Monday…
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REV Group COO Moves to CEO Role at Aerospace Company
Ian Walsh, the chief operating officer for REV Group, has resigned that position and will become the new president and…
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Lippert Components Unveils New Weatherproof Ramp Door
Elkhart, Ind.-based Lippert Components has announced its new water-resistant, weatherproof ramp door for RV Toy Haulers. The LCI weatherproof ramp…
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Could OLED Lighting Finally Find a Home in RVs?
Editor’s Note: OLED – Organic Light-Emitting Diodes – have long been touted as “the next big thing” in lighting, taking…
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Exploring the EarthCruiser Dual Cab EXP
Editor’s Note: Silvian Secara, writing for AutomotiveEvolution.com, had the privilege of exploring the great outdoors behind the wheel of the…
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Interior Secretary Visits Elkhart RV Complex to Tout Passage of GAOA
Visiting Elkhart, Ind., Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt touted the Great American Outdoors Act, saying the measure…
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Alliance RV Introduces New Valor Toy Hauler
Elkhart, Ind.-based Alliance RV has introduced its new Valor toy hauler. The company said Valor is a full-profile fifth wheel…
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THOR Appoints Harris as Chief People and Inclusion Consultant
Elkhart, Ind.-based THOR Industries announced that it has selected Chandria Harris to serve as its Chief People and Inclusion Consultant.…
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Airstream Announces Retirement of Larry Metz
Jackson Center, Ohio-based Airstream announced the official retirement of B2B Project Manager Larry Metz, who stepped aside on Aug. 12,…
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Heartland RV Helping Promote Move It! Michiana
Elkhart, Ind.-based Heartland RV announced that for the second year in a row, Move It! Michiana is committed to creating…
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Bish’s RV Names Jayco’s Mark Lawson Sales Rep of the Year
Bish’s RV, a chain of RV stores with locations in four west-central states, announces that Jayco regional sales rep Mark…
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Winnebago Builds a More Accessible RV to Help Everyone Get Away
For those living with a disability, one of the many privileges that can be diminished is the privilege of spontaneity.…
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Keystone Launches IGNITE Training Platform
Goshen, Ind.-based Keystone RV is launching a new sales training, motivation and recognition program called Keystone IGNITE Sales. Developed exclusively…
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Several Recalls Affecting RVs on Weekly NHTSA List
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration has issued the following recalls for this week. Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling its…
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Sunset RV Names New Western Regional Sales Manager
Shipshewana, Ind.-based Sunset Park RV Manufacturing has announced that Bob Douglas has joined the company as its new Western Regional…
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Dometic Renews Partnership with Care Camps
Elkhart, Ind.-based Dometic announced that it renewed its partnership with the outdoor children’s charity Care Camps. The company said it…
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East to West Launches Tandara Fifth Wheel
Elkhart, Ind.-based East to West, a division of Forest River, is poised to debut its brand-new mid-profile fifth wheel, dubbed…
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American Coach Launches ‘Platinum Experience’ for 2021 Owners
Decatur, Ind.-based REV Recreation Group, a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., announces the establishment of the “Platinum Experience,” an exclusive…
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Jayco Recognizes Dealers’ Longevity During Virtual Homecoming
Middlebury, Ind.-based RV manufacturer Jayco recognized dealers who achieved milestone anniversaries as a Jayco dealer this year during its Virtual…
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Holiday Rambler Releases More Details of its Armada 44LE
Holiday Rambler introduces its new flagship Class A diesel pusher, the Armada 44LE, which it said features a long list…
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Airstream Launches Onsite Health Center
Jackson Center, Ohio-based Airstream announces the launch of the Airstream Onsite Health Center. As work nears completion on its new…
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RVIA Announces New Anti-Dumping Petitions
The following was released this week from the RV Industry Association in support of the Coalition of American Chassis Manufacturers.…
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TMC Makes Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued the following recall announcements. Thor Motor Coach is recalling its model year…
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Trump Reimposes Canadian Aluminum Import Tariff
The Trump administration plans to reimpose tariffs on some Canadian aluminum imports, hitting a crucial trade partner just weeks after…
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USTR Announces Host of Updates
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced several updates on the Section 301 actions against China. List…
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American Coach Association Awards 2020 Scholarships
Decatur, Ind.-based REV Recreation Group, a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., announced the 2020 recipients of the American Coach Association…
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New Edition of Park Model Handbook Now Available
The RV Industry Association’s board of directors recently approved the 2020 edition of the ANSI A119.5 Park Model RV standard…
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Devon Miller Celebrates 50 Years at Newmar
Nappanee, Ind.-based Newmar Corp., a manufacturer of Class A and Super C motorized RVs, today honored Devon Miller for 50…
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Shyft Group CEO: The Worst is Behind Us
The Novi, Mich.-based Shyft Group, formerly known as Spartan Motors, reported second quarter sales of $124 million, which was a…
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Allison Transmission’s CEO Sees Better Times Ahead
Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission, manufacturers of automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, including RVs, reported net sales for the…
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USTR Considering Additional Exclusion Extensions on List 1 Products
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced its decision to consider the possible extension of certain exclusions…
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American Coach Partners with Tampa’s General RV
REV Recreation Group, a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., announces an expanded relationship between its luxury motor coach brand, American…
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Cavco Earnings Climbed at End of Quarter
Phoenix-based Cavco Industries, a full-service builder of park model RVs as well as manufactured homes and other structures, has reported net…
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TMC, THOR, Newmar and Keystone on Recall List
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued its weekly recall list, and several RV companies are represented. Thor Motor…
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COVID-19 Closures Hit Patrick Industries’ Q2 Earnings
Elkhart, Ind.-based Patrick Industries, a major manufacturer and distributor of products for the RV market, reported a touch second quarter…
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Holiday Rambler Debuts the Nautica for 2021
Decatur, Ind.-based REV Recreation Group introduces the Nautica, a new Holiday Rambler Class A Diesel motorhome for 2021. Under 40…
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USTR Announces Extensions on List 2 Exclusions Expiring July 31
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has posted a round of List 2 exclusion extensions, this time for products and harmonized…
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Shoe Company Sanuk and Airstream Partner on Footwear
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Brands, has announced an exclusive capsule collection with Airstream, maker of the iconic “silver bullet”…
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Winnebago Teams up with Vikings Table to Address Summer Hunger
Winnebago Industries Foundation and the Minnesota Vikings Foundation are working together to provide meals to children in the Twin Cities…
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Winnebago’s Specialty Vehicle Division Offers Antimicrobial Coating
Forest City, Iowa-based Winnebago Industries announces that it has reached an exclusive partnership agreement to provide Polser USA’s permanent antimicrobial…
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Hyundai Rolls Out Its First RV, the Porest
Hyundai is branching out. The company, famous for its affordable and economical cars and crossover vehicles, is expanding its reach.…
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Forest River to Expand Butler Operations
A Butler, Texas RV manufacturer received approval to expand its operations July 27. Forest River, 685 E. Main St. in…
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Phoenix Offers MORryde RSX Suspension
Phoenix USA RV has made the MORryde RSX Suspension System available as an option on select Phoenix Cruiser models. For…
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Comments Matter for Companies Requesting Exclusions
The RV Industry Association has posted the following comments on its website regarding RV manufacturers and the U.S. Trade Representative.…
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A Luxury Electric RV You Have to See
The pandemic has made many skeptical about air travel and has made road trips a more popular choice. People are…
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NHTSA Recall List for Week of 7/27
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s recall list this week includes Gulf Stream and Ford Transit vans. Gulf Stream Coach…
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Dover Tapped to Lead Keystone Dealer Communications
Goshen, Ind.-based Keystone RV announces that Sara Dover has been promoted to channel marketing manager. This newly created position is…
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Roadtrek and RVillage Partner on Online Community
Roadtrek Inc., a Class B manufacturer in North America, has partnered with RVillage.com, a location-aware social network of more than…
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Airstream’s CEO on the Pandemic and the Sales Boom
Airstream CEO Bob Wheeler wants to be clear that he’s in no way happy about the COVID-19 crisis. He is,…
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Winnebago Pays Off Debt, Guards Against Renewed Coronavirus Lockdown
Winnebago Industries Inc., whose RVs have been a popular means of escape during the pandemic, is looking for ways to…
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USTR Announces More List 4A Exclusions
This week, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced another new round of exclusions for products on…
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Airstream Updating its European Models at Caravan Salon 2020
Jackson Center, Ohio-based Airstream has given its three European models (534, 604 and 684) a thorough overhaul for the 2021…
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Jayco is the Official RV of John Force Racing Jr. Dragsters
Middlebury, Ind.-based RV manufacturer Jayco Inc. is the official RV partner of John Force Racing’s Jr. Dragster teams, headlined by…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Hit All Time Highs
The summer of 2020 will be remembered as a crazy one for many reasons, but we’re fortunate to have the…
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Keystone, Forest River, Jayco on this Week’s Recall List
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued the following recall announcements. Keystone RV is recalling its 2019-20 Carbon, Cougar,…
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Holiday Rambler Releases Walk-Through Video of New Armada 44LE
Holiday Rambler, a division of REV Group, presents a video tour of its all-new Holiday Rambler Armada 44LE. The company…
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PPP was a ‘Godsend’ to This Colorado RV Maker
Despite its many flaws, the Paycheck Protection Program pumped billions of dollars into the Colorado economy, saving hundreds of thousands…
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Adventurer Mfg. Adds to Staff
Yakima, Wash.-based Adventurer Manufacturing said it has experienced rapid and sustainable growth this year as it introduced a new brand…
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Winnebago Comments on Open House Week Suspension
The three largest RV manufacturers in the U.S., Forest River, THOR Industries and Winnebago, announced this week that they will…
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Vanleigh RV Announces Sales Team Moves
Burnsville, Miss.-based Vanleigh RV, A division of Tiffin, a leading manufacturer of luxury fifth wheels, announces the addition of Doug…
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USTR Announces Extensions to List 1 Exclusions Expiring July 9
Last week, USTR posted another round of List 1 exclusion extensions, this time for products and HTS subheadings with exclusions…
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Winnebago Releases ‘On the Road Again’ Video
Forest City, Iowa-based Winnebago has released the video that it put together as part of its “On the Road Again” campaign,…
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‘Big Three’ RV Makers Pull Out of Elkhart Open House
THOR Industries, Forest River and Winnebago have all announced that they will be withdrawing their participation from the Elkhart Open…
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Airstream Introduces 2021 Basecamp 20 and Basecamp 20X
Jackson Center, Ohio-based Airstream debuts the newest additions to its travel trailer lineup, the 2021 Basecamp 20 and Basecamp 20X.…
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A Push to Create the National Institute of Manufacturing
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D.-Mich.) has introduced legislation to create the National Institute of Manufacturing, which would streamline national manufacturing…
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Riverside RV Supports Travel Trailer To Make-A-Wish Child
LaGrange, Ind.-based Riverside RV recently partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to make the dream of a little girl battling leukemia…
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Heartland RV Undergoes Rebranding
Elkhart, Ind.-based Heartland RV, a manufacturer of high-end fifth wheels, toy haulers and traveltrailers, is releasing a new brand identity…
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CDC report on Elkhart County expected next week
Elkhart (Ind.) County officials expect to hear late next week the results of a CDC investigation into the COVID-19 outbreak…
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Alliance RV Announces Max Villa as Regional Sales Manager
Elkhart, Ind.-based Alliance RV has appointed Max Villa as its regional sales manager. Villa will handle sales responsibilities for the…
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Forest River, Jayco and Airstream on NHTSA Recall List
Forest River, Jayco and Airstream are three RV manufacturers on this week’s recall list from the National Highway Transportation Safety…
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Airstream Announces Top Dealers for 2020
Jackson Center, Ohio-based Airstream has named its top dealer rankings for the year, based on retail units sold between May…
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Forest River Donates $100K Custom Bus
An organization that provides individual encouragement and support to adolescents and adults with various levels of developmental disabilities to lead…
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Spotlight on 2021 MH Hall of Fame Inductees
In yet another sign that life is returning to normal, the RV/MH Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set to…
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Upgrades to TMC’s Class A’s for 2021
Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Motor Coach announces upgrades to its 2021 Class A Challenger and Miramar motorhomes. The new Ford 7.3-liter…
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RVs for ‘The Road Less Traveled’
Toy haulers have experienced a transformation in recent years, from being largely a “NASCAR-looking” product and utilitarian RV to something…
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THOR’s CEO Visits with The Weather Channel
Thor Industries’ CEO Bob Martin sat down with The Weather Channel’s Paul Goodloe to discuss this truly remarkable time in…
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Update on the CDC Sending Team to Elkhart
Elkhart County (Ind.) is the first county in the state to receive a CDC team specifically due to coronavirus, according…
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TMC Unveils 2021 Updates to its Class Cs
Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Motor Coach reveals the enhancements the company has made to its 2021 model-year Chateau, Four Winds and…
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CDC Sends Reps to Elkhart Amid COVID Spike
With the third-highest number of COVID-19 cases in the state, members of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Alliance RV Produces 500th Fifth Wheel
Elkhart, Ind.-based Alliance RV recently celebrated the production of its 500th Paradigm Fifth Wheel. During an employee gathering, Co-Founder Coley Brady…
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TMC Announces Toy Hauler Upgrades
Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Motor Coach’s Outlaw Class A and Class C toy haulers are receiving new interior decor and paint…
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RVIA Report: ‘Anti-Dumping’ Complaints Rising
The RV Industry Association on Monday reported on purported trade violations that may affect the RV and/or Marine industry, and…
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Storyteller Overland Expands MODE4x4 Line
Birmingham, Ala.-based Class B RV manufacturer Storyteller Overland announces the expansion of its MODE4x4 Adventure Van product range for the…
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Triple E and Forest River Make Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued the following recalls regarding RV manufacturers Triple E RV reports that a…
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RVIA Offers Trade Agreement Resource Hub
In response to the new North American trade agreement that took effect on July 1, the RV Industry Association has…
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Winnebago’s Mike Happe Talks First-Time RV Buyers
Winnebago CEO Mike Happe appeared on CNBC’s Mad Money to discuss the huge uptick in RV sales and the important…
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RVIA Board Approves New Standards
The RV Industry Association’s board of directors recently approved the 2021 edition of the RV standard and the 2020 edition…
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TMC Announces Class A Upgrades
Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Motor Coach announces the 2021 upgrades for its A.C.E., Windsport and Hurricane Class A motorhomes. The company…
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Winnebago Debt Ratings Upgraded
S&P Global Ratings said it is revising its outlook on the debt ratings of Winnebago Industries to “stable” from “negative”.…
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Regency Hires Industry Vet Kreider
Fort Worth, Texas-based Regency RV announces the hiring of industry veteran Dan Kreider as its new vice president of operations.…
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Keystone Montana and Montana High Country Introduce 2021 Features
Goshen, Ind.-based Keystone Montana has added two of the most-demanded customer features to their lineup as standard equipment for 2021…
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TMC’s Delano and Tiburon Modernized for 2021
Thor Motor Coach’s Delano and Tiburon feature modern conveniences and looks for 2021. Constructed on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis, these…
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VIDEO: Winnebago’s Mike Happe Talks First-Time RV Buyers
Winnebago CEO Mike Happe appeared on CNBC’s Mad Money to discuss the huge uptick in RV sales and the important…
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VIDEO: Keystone RV’s Jeff Runels on Fox Business
Keystone RV President Jeff Runels joined Varney & Co on Fox Business to discuss the high demand for RVs this…
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Cruiser RV Has New Logo
Howe, Ind.-based Ultra-lightweight travel trailer manufacturer Cruiser RV is releasing an updated brand identity, which includes a new logo, new…
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Innovating Enclosed Cargo Trailers: Beyond Just a Box
When it comes to today’s enclosed cargo trailers, manufacturers say they are not boxed in by the four walls around…
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TMC Rolls Out New Class B Floorplans
Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Motor Coach’s Class B motorhomes, the Sequence and the Tellaro, welcome new floor plans and upgrades for…
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