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Exertis Launches RV Industry-Focused Division
Exertis, a European-based distributor of technology and logistical support services, announced the launch of Exertis Mobile Living, which it said…
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Navistar Board Agrees to TRATON Acquisition
The Navistar Board of Directors has agreed for the company to be acquired by Germany-based TRATON for the price of…
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Amerimax Parent Company Bought by Private Investment Firm
OmniMax, the parent company of Amerimax Fabricated Products, among other companies, has been purchased by global investment firm Strategic Value…
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Alde Appoints New CEO
Peter Jocic has been appointed as new CEO of Alde International Systems AB. Jocic will assume the role starting January…
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Secretary of the Interior Bernhardt Visits Airstream
On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt was joined by Airstream leadership as they highlighted the importance of…
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Elkhart County Seeing Dangerous COVID Spike
The Elkhart County Health Department says it’s hoping for the best but expecting the worst after a huge surge in…
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Ford Launches Three 2021 Transit Packages
Ford has introduced its 2021 Transit Van with a host of updates and option packages available specifically for RV customers,…
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2021 Holiday Rambler Nautica Features Aqua-Hot Heating Solution
The Holiday Rambler line of Class A diesel motorhomes are crafted to set the standard for luxurious amenities and technological…
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RV Manufacturers Enduring Pandemic Better than Other Industries
Indiana’s manufacturers have generally weathered the Coronavirus pandemic better than other industries, even as some plants have been battered by…
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Winnebago Mobile Drug Treatment Clinic Reaches Milestone
Two years ago, Winnebago’s Specialty Vehicle Division partnered with the Boston-based Kraft Center for Community Health to build a mobile…
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Baird: September Retail Demand Strong, Lack of Inventory a Hindrance
Thanks to the RV Dealers Association for this report Consumers continue to be interested in buying RVs, but a lack…
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RVs on This Week’s Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued its weekly recall list, featuring several RV manufacturers. Braxton Creek RV said…
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Last Call for RV/MH Hall of Fame 2021 Nominations
There are fewer than 20 days until the deadline for nominations for the RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021…
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Forest River Releases New NOBO Video
Elkhart, Ind.-based Forest River has released a new video promoting its No Boundaries models of RVs. Titled “Live the Good…
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A New Paradigm for Fifth Wheels
The Brady brothers have been busy. In the span of less than a year, Ryan and Coley Brady have launched…
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Iowa Senator Tours Winnebago
Winnebago Industries welcomed U. S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) on Wednesday. She was given a tour of the facilities in…
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Pandemic Causes Boom in RV Sales, Positive Forecast for 2021
Countless media outlets all over the country have reported similar stories throughout 2020, but the difference here is it comes…
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THOR Industries Hires Chief Innovation Officer
Elkhart, Ind.-based THOR Industries has announced the creation of a new executive leadership team position. Josef Hjelmaker has joined the…
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Airstream Launches New Five Rivet Supplier Evaluation System
Airstream has announced the launch of a new Five Rivet Supplier program aimed at strengthening supplier partnerships. Similar to Airstream’s…
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Elkhart Hospital at Capacity with COVID-19 Cases
A rising number of COVID-19 patients in Elkhart County is placing a strain on Elkhart General Hospital. Dr. Michelle Bache,…
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Make-A-Wish Grants Camper to Boy
Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, aka Make-A-Wish OKI, is granting a Middlebury, Ind. boy’s wish for a camper trailer. This…
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AAMP Unveils New Telematics Products
Clearwater, Fla.-based AAMP Global, parent company of the mobile electronics brands Stinger, PAC, EchoMaster and PhoenixGold, has entered the telematics…
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American Coach Celebrates 30 Years
REV Recreation Group, a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., has announced the 30-year anniversary of the American Coach brand, which builds…
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Alliance RV Expands Sales Team
Alliance RV has appointed Dan Tauer and Pat Hines as regional sales managers. With responsibilities for Alliance RV’s Paradigm luxury…
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RVIA RoadSigns Webinar Recording Available
The RV Industry Association on Monday hosted a members-only webinar featuring Eric Post, the senior economist and econ manager from…
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Outdoor Foundation and Winnebago Foundation Support ‘Thrive Outside’
Winnebago Industries said more kids and communities will build meaningful connections to nature through the Winnebago Industries Foundation’s partnership support…
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Winnebago’s Virtual Product Launch Event Starts Today
Winnebago has announced “The Road Ahead,” a virtual product launch event highlighting newintroductions in its travel trailer and fifth wheel…
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RV/MH HOF Induction Dinner Postponed Again
Darryl Searer, president of the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Ind., announced on Friday that out of an abundance…
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Multiple RVs on Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued its weekly recall list, this week’s featuring several RV manufacturers. Forest River…
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Elkhart’s RV Industry Plows Ahead
Even with a nearly two-month shutdown earlier this year, the RV industry is operating at full capacity and hoping to…
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Opinion: Indiana Manufacturing Facing Skilled-Worker Shortage
This Op-Ed piece from Carolyn Lee originally appeared in the Indianapolis Star. “Indianapolis is moving forward thanks to the strength…
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Graphics Galore
Ask Graphix Unlimited’s CEO, Melissa Vitali, to tell you about her company and she doesn’t hesitate: “We’ve always catered to…
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2021 Preview: THOR’s Heartland RV and Keystone RV
This is the final online installment of RV PRO’s 2021 model year preview. For the entire special preview section, see…
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Roadtrek Inc. Launches Three New Models
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada-based Class B manufacturer Roadtrek Inc. has launched three new models as part of its 2021 product offering.…
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RVIA Hosts Three Member Webinars Next Week
The RV Industry Association is hosting three members-only webinars next week that may be of interest. RoadSigns Report At 11…
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‘The Points Guy’ Visits Keystone RV
The RV industry has been attracting all kinds of attention in 2020, and the latest example of that came this…
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Tesla’s Inroads Into #Vanlife
Tesla makes automobiles at the moment, among other things, and it has made no secret that it sees itself as…
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2021 Preview: DRV / Cruiser RV and KZ / Venture RV
RV PRO continues its preview of the 2021 model year. For the entire 2021 Model Year Preview special section, see…
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Optronics Introduces Modular LED Strip Light
Tulsa, Okla.-based Optronics International, which manufactures vehicle harnesses, electronic controlsystems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, has announced…
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The Shyft Group Acquires Truck Body Maker F3 MFG
Novi, Mich.-based The Shyft Group Inc. has announced it acquired F3 MFG Inc., an aluminum truck body and accessory manufacturer.…
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2021 Preview: Dutchmen RV
The “wow factor” is in full force with Dutchmen’s new model year products, according to Matt Gipson, general manager of…
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Brooklyn Bedding Launches TruckingMattress.com
Phoenix-based Brooklyn Bedding has introduced TruckingMattress.com: a new online resource that now makes the brand’s proprietary “fuel bucket bed” –…
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January Florida SuperShow Still On
The Florida RV Trade Association has announced that its 36th Annual 2021 Florida RV SuperShow, Wednesday, Jan. 13 through Sunday,…
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Passenger Car Roof-Mount RV Trailer? It Happened
RVs have a rich history, and sometimes in retrospect, what seemed like a good idea at the time was, in…
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EarthCruiser Expands Expedition Vehicle Line-up
EarthCruiser, which manufactures what is described as “global expedition travel vehicles,” introduced the EC Terranova Expedition Camper, a 4×4 all-season…
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2021 Preview: Airstream and CrossRoads / Redwood
RV PRO continues its preview of the 2021 model year. For the entire 2021 Model Year Preview special section, see…
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Cruiser RV Unveils New Slide System
Howe, Ind.-based Cruiser RV has revealed its new patent-pending feature called the King Bed Slide System, which will be standard…
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2021 Preview: Thor Motor Coach’s Class B Motorhomes, RUVs, Class C Motorhomes, Class A Gas Motorhomes and Class A Diesels
RV PRO continues its preview of the 2021 model year. For the entire 2021 Model Year Preview special section, see…
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THOR Reports Slight Uptick in Sales YOY in Q4
Elkhart, Ind.-based RV manufacturer THOR reported net sales in its fiscal fourth quarter of $2.32 billion, compared to $2.31 billion…
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Keystone RV Introduces Blade High-Performance Air Handling
Goshen, Ind.-based Keystone RV is introducing an entirely new air handling system – which it calls Blade – designed to…
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Truma Announces Partnership with Jayco
Truma Corp has announced a partnership with Jayco to offer the AquaGo Comfort as an option on the Pinnacle, North…
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Multiple RVs Among Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration has issued the following recalls for this week. Jayco is recalling its 2018-19…
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2021 Model Year Preview: Jayco Jay Feather, White Hawk, Jay Flight and Jayco Eagle
RV PRO continues its preview of the 2021 model year. For the entire 2021 Model Year Preview special section, see…
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Report: August RV Shipments Up 17% YOY
The RV Industry Association’s August 2020 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 39,489 units,…
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Winnebago Industries Announces Huw Bower as President, Winnebago Outdoors
Winnebago Industries has announced the appointment of Huw Bower as president, Winnebago Outdoors, effective October 12. Bower will report to…
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Newmar Cancels Vendor Appreciation Banquet
Newmar Corp. said it has made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person event that accompanies their 2020 Vendor Appreciation…
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This Motorhome is a Cool Half-Million, But it’s Also a Garage
A German motorhome manufacturer has begun selling recreational vehicles big enough to carry a small car in its belly. The…
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2021 Preview: Jayco’s Seismic, North Point, Pinnacle, Starcraft, Class A Motorhomes, Entegra Gas Products and Entegra Coach Luxury Diesel Products
RV PRO continues its preview of the 2021 model year. For the entire 2021 Model Year Preview special section, see…
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Winnebago Brings ‘Magic Bus’ to Colorado
Winnebago Industries Specialty Vehicle division, in partnership with Summit Bodyworks and Motiv Power Systems, has delivered what they say is…
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2021 Preview: Forest River’s East to West, XLR and Columbus
RV PRO continues its preview of the 2021 model year. For the entire 2021 Model Year Preview special section, see…
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Cruiser RV Intros New Product Line
Howe, Ind.-based Cruiser RV, a manufacturer of ultra-light travel trailers, has introduced its newest product line, the Hitch. Slugged, “A…
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2021 Preview: Forest River’s Sabre, Salem | Wildwood, Surveyor, Shasta and Berkshire
RV PRO continues its preview of the 2021 model year. For the entire 2021 Model Year Preview special section, see…
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Colin Dechant Joins Keystone RV’s Montana Brands
Goshen, Ind.-based Keystone RV has announced that Colin Dechant will succeed Jason Gill as general manager for its Montana and…
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Thor Motor Coach’s Super C RV Upgrades Focus on Family
Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Motor Coach said its Magnitude and Omni Super C motorhomes are debuting new floorplans with family-friendly features.…
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REV Group Rebrands Service and Repair Website
REV Recreation Group, a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., announces a new website for its state-of-the-art service and repair centers…
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RV Safe Appoints RVLI as Aftermarket Rep Agency
Garden Grove, Calif.-based RV Safe is pleased to announce that RVLI will represent its line of combination CO/LP and LP…
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RV Makers Adapting to ‘Work from Anywhere’ Trend
Many RV, camper van, and travel trailer makers have started catering their road travel builds to accommodate the rising popularity…
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Habitat for Humanity Partners with Winnebago
Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County, Ind. is partnering with Winnebago Industries to help build a new home in Elkhart.…
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2021 Preview: Forest River’s Cardinal | Wildcat, Cherokee Wolf Pack, Cherokee Wolf Pup | Grey Wolf, and Sandpiper | Sierra | Cedar Creek | Riverstone
RV PRO continues its preview of the 2021 model year. For the entire 2021 Model Year Preview special section, see…
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Surge in RV Shipments Projected Through 2021
RV shipments are expected to surpass 400,000 wholesale units by the end of 2020 and see continued growth in 2021…
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Airstream Halts Production of the Nest
Airstream has decided that it doesn’t like fiberglass RVs after all, killing production on its Airstream Nest travel trailer after…
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Thor Motor Coach Adds Four Floorplans to Class C Lineup
Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Motor Coach released four new floor plans for its Chateau, Four Winds, and Quantum Class C motorhomes.…
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Grand Design Launches Virtual Open House to Dealer Partners
Middlebury, Ind.-based Grand Design RV recently announced the launch and active dates for its 2020 Virtual Dealer Open House. The…
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NHTSA List Includes Multiple RVs
This week’s recall list from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration features multiple RV-related companies. Grand Design is recalling certain…
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2021 Preview: Forest River’s Sunseeker | Forester, Dynamax, IBEX, R-Pod and NOBO
COVID-19 cancelled this year’s Elkhart Open House Week, but RV PRO still wants to give readers a sense of what…
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Thor Motor Coach Announces Upgrades and New Floorplans for Class A’s
Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Motor Coach announced that its Hurricane, Windsport and A.C.E. Class A motorhomes have received upgrades and new…
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Airstream Announces Bob Sanford’s Retirement
Jackson Center, Ohio-based Airstream has announced that one of its longest-tenured associates, Bob Sanford, has retired after 53 years of…
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2021 Preview: Coachmen Class A’s, B’s and C’s
COVID-19 cancelled this year’s Elkhart Open House Week, but RV PRO still wants to give readers a sense of what…
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RVIA Board Permanently Cancels California RV Show
It turns out that the 2019 California RV Show was apparently the last one ever. In June the RV Industry…
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Updates to Thor Motor Coach’s Class A Diesels
Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Motor Coach announced the addition of modern conveniences and new floor plans to its roster of Class…
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Fleetwood RV Launches the 2021 Fortis
Decatur, Ind.-based REV Recreation Group, a subsidiary of REV Group, introduces the Fleetwood RV 2021 Fortis Class A Gas motorhome,…
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Dispute Resolution Program for RVs Available to All Manufacturers
RV Industry Association lawyers last year collaborated with DeMars & Associates, a Texas-based consulting firm focused on dispute resolution, in…
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REV Group Co-Hosts Drive-Through Job Fair
Milwaukee-based REV Group will be hosting a drive-through job fair today and tomorrow at its Decatur, Ind. location, along with…
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2021 Preview: Coachmen’s Spirit | Apex, Clipper | Viking, Catalina, and Fifth Wheels
COVID-19 cancelled this year’s Elkhart Open House Week, but RV PRO still wants to give readers a sense of what…
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Thor Motor Coach Upgrades RUV Lines’ Drivability and Floorplans
Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Motor Coach’s has announced improved drivability for its Gemini AWD and Compass AWD, and the all-wheel-drive platform…
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Highland Properties Buys MNSTAR
Bovey, Minn.-based MNSTAR Technologies, which makes wiring harnesses for RVs, boats and all types of other vehicles, has been purchased…
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U.S. Removes Canadian Aluminum Tariffs
The U.S. announced the removal of aluminum tariffs it slapped on Canada last month, after being threatened with retaliatory duties.…
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2021 Preview: Renegade RV and REV RV Group
COVID-19 cancelled this year’s Elkhart Open House Week, but RV PRO still wants to give readers a sense of what…
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TMC’s Challenger and Miramar Embrace Upgrades and Floorplans
Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Motor Coach announces upgrades and new floorplans for its Challenger and Miramar Class A motorhomes. Miramar welcomes…
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REV’s American Coach Unveils American Tradition for 2021
Decatur, Ind.-based REV Recreation Group has announced the debut of the 2021 American Tradition, a new Class A Diesel motor…
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RVIA Hosts First Regulatory and Safety Compliance Virtual Seminar
The RV Industry Association announces its first virtual seminar focused on regulatory safety and compliance. RVIA had planned to host…
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Caravan Salon Deemed a Success
Messe Düsseldorf and the Caravaning Industry Association (CIVD) say they are very pleased with the results of this year’s Caravan…
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2021 Preview: Lance Camper and Midwest Automotive Designs
COVID-19 cancelled this year’s Elkhart Open House Week, but RV PRO still wants to give readers a sense of what…
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Weekly Recall List Features Newmar, Keystone
This week’s recall list from the National Highway Transportation Safety Board has models from Newmar and from Keystone. Newmar is…
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Ford Unveils Newest Version of the Nugget
Ford has unveiled the long wheelbase version of its Transit Custom-based Nugget camper van, which now features a bathroom in…
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2021 Preview: Winnebago’s Travato, Revel and Solis
COVID-19 cancelled this year’s Elkhart Open House Week, but RV PRO still wants to give readers a sense of what…
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Gulf Stream Hosting On-Site Open House Sept. 22 – Oct. 1
Nappanee, Ind.-based RV manufacturer Gulf Stream Coach has announced an Open House for current and prospective dealers from Tuesday, Sept.…
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German-Made iSmove Motorhome Debuts
A year ago, German camper giant Hymer dropped the buzz bomb that was the VisionVenture camper van concept. The all-new…
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2021 Preview: Grand Design
COVID-19 cancelled this year’s Elkhart Open House Week, but RV PRO still wants to give readers a sense of what…
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Lippert Launches New Premium Mattress Collection
Elkhart, Ind.-based Lippert Components launched its new Thomas Payne Premium RV Mattress Collection. The company said the mattress comes into…
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