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Ivy Tech Launches Evolution of Local Campus
The Goshen News reports on a new learning facility in Elkhart County, Ind., focused on manufacturing. As construction equipment grumbled…
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2021 Preview: Newmar and Winnebago Towables
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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REV Group Sales Down Overall, But RV Sales Up
Milwaukee-based vehicle manufacturer REV Group has reported net sales in the third quarter of $582.2 million, a 6 percent decrease…
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2021 Preview: inTech RV and Riverside RV
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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Newmar Hosting Virtual New Model Show
Nappanee, Ind.-based RV manufacturer Newmar has announced its Virtual RV Show, taking place from Friday, Sept. 11 – Fri. Sept.…
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Winnebago Recognizes Glenn Blaser for 50 Years of Service
Forest City, Iowa-based Winnebago is celebrating the 50 years of service of one of its employees, Glenn Blaser. Blaser is…
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NHTSA’s Recall List Includes Heartland
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration issued its weekly recall list on Labor Day, and Heartland RV is the only…
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Ivy Tech Breaking Ground on New Manufacturing Training Facility
Ivy Tech Community College South Bend-Elkhart, Ind. will officially break ground next week on its new high-tech manufacturing training facility…
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2021 Preview: Chinook RV and Gulf Stream Coach
Editor’s note: When the ‘Big Three’ RV manufacturers announced in mid-July they would not be participating in Open House Week…
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Golden Times for Carefree of Colorado
Carefree of Colorado will officially celebrate its 50th anniversary next year. And, while some companies might be content to rest…
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2021 Preview: Roadtrek and Xtreme Outdoors
Editor’s note: When the ‘Big Three’ RV manufacturers announced in mid-July they would not be participating in Open House Week…
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RVIA Issues Notice on New CARB Recommendation
Last week, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved a staff recommendation to adopt the so-called Low Nitrogen Oxide (NOx)…
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Lance Camper Expands Sales Staff
Lancaster, Calif.-based Lance Camper has announced the expansion and reorganization of its infield dealer support team with the establishment of…
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2021 Preview: TAXA Outdoors and Vanleigh RV
Editor’s note: When the ‘Big Three’ RV manufacturers announced in mid-July they would not be participating in Open House Week…
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Living Vehicle and Volta Power Partner on New Battery System
Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Living Vehicle has partnered with Holland, Mich.-based Volta Power on lithium-ion storage for the 2021 Living Vehicle…
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Keystone Announces Partnership with ‘Beautiful and Bizarre’ Hosts
Goshen, Ind.-based Keystone RV has partnered with celebrities Eli Logue and Anna Wilson in a new series called “Beautiful and…
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Minnesotan Partners with Winnebago for LGBTQ Awareness Run
Mikah Meyer is about to embark on his next great adventure. Starting Friday from State Line Wayside Park west of…
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2021 Preview: Alliance RV and Nexus
Editor’s note: When the ‘Big Three’ RV manufacturers announced in mid-July they would not be participating in Open House Week…
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Voting for RVIA Board Begins Next Week
Voting for new members to be added to the RV Industry Association’s board of directors begins next week. Fifteen candidates…
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THOR Commits to Combat Climate Change
Elkhart, Ind.-based THOR Industries, said it is paving the way to a net-zero future by signing the UN Global Compact…
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TMC Offers Limited Warranty on Class B’s
Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Motor Coach, a division of THOR Industries, is now offering a two-year limited warranty on its 2021…
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WeRV App from LCI Offers Total RV Control
Elkhart, Ind.-based Forest River’s Rockwood and Flagstaff brands announce the launch of the WeRV App, powered by Lippert Components’ OneControl…
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FMCA RV Club Partners with with Keystone RV
FMCA, which claims the title of the world’s largest nonprofit association for RV owners, has announced that it has entered…
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2021 Model Year Preview: nuCamp and Leisure Travel Vans
“Editor’s note: When the ‘Big Three’ RV manufacturers announced in mid-July they would not be participating in Open House Week…
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Multiple RVs on NHTSA’s Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued its weekly recall list and it features several RV-related companies. Daimler Chrysler…
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Cruiser RV Adds Exclusive Storage Feature
Howe, Ind.-based Cruiser RV, which makes lightweight travel trailers, is releasing the company’s first, patent-pending exterior feature that will come…
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All the Comforts of Home
Dick Grymonprez is the first to admit park models are not for everyone. Park models remain a niche market within…
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Patrick Industries Completes Acquisition of Synergy RV
Elkhart, Ind.-based Patrick Industries, a major manufacturer and distributor of component and building products for the RV, marine, manufactured housing…
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Canadian RV Association Releases Wholesale Q2 Numbers
The Canadian RV Association on Friday released its RV Wholesale Shipments into Canada report for the second quarter ending June…
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Superior Industries Announces New Exec. VP/CFO
Southfield, Mich.-based Superior Industries International, a supplier of light aluminum wheels for OEMs and the European aftermarket, has announced the…
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Forest River to Expand its Indiana Footprint
Elkhart, Ind.-based RV manufacturer Forest River has announced plans to expand its operations in Indiana beyond Elkhart County, increasing the…
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Holiday Rambler Debuts Amenity-Heavy Armada
Decatur, Ind.-based REV Recreation Group has announced the launch of the high-end Holiday Rambler Armada for 2021. Available in three…
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Advanced RV Unveils New ‘B Box’ Camper Van Prototype
This report from Motor1.com looks at Advanced RV’s latest creation. Generally speaking, Class B recreational vehicles are probably the best…
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Brad Sargent, Former Dometic VP of Marketing, Dies
Earl “Brad” B. Sargent, 70, died on Aug. 21 at his home in Bristol, Ind., according to Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home…
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ESCAPE Homes Introduces EscapeSpace Sheds
Rice Lake, Wisc.-based ESCAPE, which builds tiny homes that are built to RVIA standards for towables, has unveiled EscapeSpace portable…
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RVIA: July’s Shipment Numbers Highest in Four Decades
The RV Industry Association’s monthly survey of manufacturers reveals July had the highest RV shipment numbers in four decades. Shipments…
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Heartland RV Planning Virtual Dealer Show
Elkhart, Ind.-based RV manufacturer Heartland RV, along with its subsidiaries, Cruiser RV and DRV Luxury Suites, will be hosting a…
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Grand Design Continues to Make Digital a Priority
Middlebury, Ind-based RV manufacturer Grand Design recently announced two new initiatives that will expand on the company’s digital transformation efforts…
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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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