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RV Manufacturers are Returning to Production
RV manufacturers continue to announce or share with RV PRO their dates for resuming production. The last several on list announced after the…
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Pacific Coachworks Returns to Full Production
Ferris, California-based Pacific Coachworks announces that it has resumed its manufacturing operations as of Monday. “We are thrilled to be…
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Webinar Series on Returning to Work Safely
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a series of free webinars to offer guidance…
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NHTSA: Recall Issued for Jayco Supply Hose
Jayco has issued a recall for certain 2020 Jay Flight SLX Travel Trailers manufactured in its Idaho facility. The propane…
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List of RV Manufacturers Returning to Production
The following RV manufacturers have announced or shared with RV PRO that they are resuming production. RV PRO will re-run the list on days…
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THOR Industries: The Focus is on Safety as it Reopens North American Operations
Elkhard, Ind.-based THOR Industries announced that its North American operating companies reopened their assembly operations today. “Today is a huge…
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Letter From the President: The RV Industry Will Bounce Back
Good Afternoon Members, Like so many industries and businesses across America and the world, the past six weeks have been…
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State Readies PPE Marketplace to Support Hoosier Small Businesses
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Friday announced a new marketplace for personal protective equipment (PPE) that will serve as an…
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Cummins Increases Credit Capacity by $2 Billion
Columbus, Ind.-based Cummins Inc., a manufacturer of power systems and engines used in a variety of industries, has entered into…
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Brunswick Reports 8% Sales Drop in Q1
Mettawa, Ill.-based Brunswick reports that it had sales of $965.5 million in the first quarter of the year, an 8…
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Indiana’s RV Industry Prepares to Resume Production
The RV industry in northern Indiana is preparing to reopen in early May. Manufacturers and dealers are brainstorming ways to…
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Community: Forest River Helps its Community in COVID-19 Fight
Forest River has stepped up to help its local communities face the threat of COVID-19. The Millersburg and Topeka plants…
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nuCamp Revenue Increases 2%
nuCamp RV recently announced that revenue for the first quarter grew by 2 percent over 2019, the company reported. The…
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Gulf Stream Coach to Resume Production
Gulf Stream Coach announced that it plans to resume production operations May 4 at all facilities in Nappanee and Etna…
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Newmar Hosts Virtual Gathering
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country this spring, Newmar was faced with a choice: Scrap the annual dealer…
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Winnebago Details Manufacturing Resumption
Winnebago Industries has provided the following business update on actions the company is taking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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REV Group Production to Ramp Up
REV Group plans to resume operations at its RV facilities, which manufacture American Coach, Fleetwood RV, Holiday Rambler, Lance Camper, Midwest…
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Cummins to Conduct Annual Meeting Virtually
Cummins will conduct its May 12 Annual Meeting virtually to protect the health and safety of its employees and shareholders amid the…
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NATDA Releases Annual Guide with Updates
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has unveiled the newest edition of its annual NATDA Trailer Buyer’s Guide. The…
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Gulf Stream Provides Trailer for Testing
Gulf Stream Coach has provided a Gulf Stream travel trailer to the South Bend Clinic for use as a mobile…
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Airstream Debuts Yellowstone Video
Airstream recently launched a content program that will bring scenery and landscapes from the nation’s public lands directly into American…
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Adventurer Mfg. Launches New Truck Camper
Adventurer Mfg., manufacturer of the Adventurer and Eagle Cap, has launched its new brand, Scout, and its first model, the Scout Olympic. This new truck camper is comprised of components that are completely…
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Winnebago Cancels National Rally
The 51st Annual Winnebago Grand Nationally Rally in Forest City, Iowa, originally scheduled for July 13-17, will be cancelled in…
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THOR Industries Touts ‘Pick Up America’ Initiative
This Earth Day, THOR Industries is asking campers, RVers and outdoor lovers alike to join in the pledge to Pick Up America. In…
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Cummins, Tula Demonstrate the Benefits of Diesel Dynamic Skip Fire
Cummins and Tula Technology, a tech leader in improving propulsion efficiency and reducing emissions in passenger cars, are collaborating on a technical…
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FCCC Takes Dealer Engagement Virtual
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. is sharing its “Ultimate Ride & Drive” video, which features dealer marketing and training manager Joe…
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Winnebago Exec Joins Outdoor Rec Task Force
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Explore Minnesota have named members to the new Outdoor Recreation Task Force. The…
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Winnebago Industries Lays Off 79 Employees
Winnebago Industries last week laid off 79 employees in Forest City, Iowa, due to the COVID-19 crisis impacting the demand…
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REV Recreation Group Donates PPE to Local Hospital
REV Recreation Group, manufacturer of Fleetwood RV, Holiday Rambler and American Coach motorhomes, has donated several boxes of N-95 masks…
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Tiara and Keystone RV Donate Trailers
Beacon’s three MedPoint Urgent Care sites in Elkhart, Ind., have been equipped with custom, converted fifth wheel trailers to help…
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SylvanSport Adds PPE Into Production Mix
Outdoor gear company SylvanSport, based in Brevard, N.C., has integrated an entirely new line into its usual production of tents,…
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Keystone RV Introduces Expanded Key Connect Shop-at-Home Services
Keystone RV is expanding the services the company provides to online shoppers. Product managers and district sales managers will join…
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Physician Living in Coleman Light Trailer
A Missouri emergency medicine physician is living in her Coleman Light 1805RB travel trailer to keep her family safe from…
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Grand Design Donates Face Masks
Grand Design RV recently donated a few boxes of face masks to doctors at Elkhart Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The…
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Cummins, 3M Partner for Respirators
Cummins has reached an agreement with 3M to manufacture high-efficiency particulate filters for use in 3M’s Powered Air Purifying Respirators. Powered…
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Tiffin to Reopen Assembly Line April 14
Tiffin Motorhomes recently decided to reopen its assembly line and manufacturing plants on April 14. The company’s Belmont, Miss., plant…
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NHTSA: Issues Recall for Keystone RV
Keystone RV is recalling certain 2018 to 2020 Crossroads Hampton 371FKL trailers. The Federal identification Tag may incorrectly indicate the…
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Northern Lite Reveals One-Piece Trailer
https://youtu.be/prMvDiizJ7M Northern Lite recently unveiled a new one-piece, seamless, leak-proof, fiberglass trailer called the Boreal 23FB. The Boreal 23FB is…
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REV Group Provides Financial Update
REV Group has provided an additional financial update and further actions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company…
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Trim-Lok Helps Hospital Acquire Ventilator
Several years ago, Gary Whitener, CEO of Trim-Lok Inc. in Buena Park, Calif., had some ground-breaking surgery performed. He was…
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Covercraft Expands Production of Personal Protective Equipment
Covercraft Industries is bringing its Wichita Falls, Texas, production facility back online to expand the production of personal protective equipment…
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REV Group Extends Goodwill Repair Coverage
REV Group has announced that its recreation brands have each issued a warranty extension, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fleetwood…
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Cummins Issues Grants to Community Partners Addressing Urgent Childcare
The Cummins Foundation is issuing emergency grants to non-profits addressing the needs of families and children impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.…
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Webinar to Cover Early Warning Reporting
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Trends Analysis Division will host a webinar for RV Industry Association manufacturers on…
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FCCC Ventures onto Electric Avenue
When Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. recently debuted a new production-ready version of its all-electric MT50e truck chassis, it was aimed…
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Winnebago Updates Production Schedule
Winnebago Industries has provided an update on additional actions the company is taking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including…
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THOR CEO Reduces Base Salary to Zero
THOR Industries has implemented a combination of pay reductions and furloughs as it manages through the COVID-19 pandemic. As a…
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Cummins, DuPont Partner for Respirator Masks
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the globe, Cummins and DuPont are helping address the nation’s shortage of N95 respirator masks. Cummins’…
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Xtreme Outdoors President Donates Masks
Yong Lee, president and co-founder of Xtreme Outdoors, has donated more than 1,200 N95 respiratory masks to the Parker Jewish…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Newmar, TMC, and Sprinter
Newmar is recalling certain 2019 to 2020 Essex and London Aire, 2019 Mountain Aire, Ventana LE and Ventana and 2020…
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Lance Camper Donates PPE to Local Hospital
In acknowledgment of the nationwide shortage of personal protection equipment (PPE) Lance Camper has donated its available supply of PPE…
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Cummins CEO Reduces His Salary by 50%
Cummins has provided an update on the actions it is taking in response to the impact of COVID-19. “The impact…
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RV Length Bill Signed Into Law
On March 25, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill (WA HB 2242) into law that solves an RV length…
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Winnebago Executives Take Pay Cut
Winnebago Industries has announced additional actions and support activities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As the COVID-19 situation continues…
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Winnebago Products Receive Extensions for Warranty Coverage
Winnebago has announced it will provide goodwill repairs and replacement parts for 60 days beyond the expiration of the company’s…
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Heartland Donates Three RVs to Elkhart County
In its continued effort to support local COVID-19 response teams during this pandemic, towable RV manufacturer Heartland RV has donated…
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Airstream Contributes to Ohio’s Efforts
Airstream has taken steps to utilize the company’s resources and workforce to help “flatten the curve” while production is temporarily suspended…
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Grand Design Donates 1,000 Protective Masks
Grand Design RV recently pledged a donation of 1,000 N95 respiratory masks and numerous sets of protective nitrile gloves to…
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SylvanSport Makes Protective Equipment
SylvanSport of Brevard, N.C., has developed the prototype for a medical-grade face shield and has switched its manufacturing plant to…
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Newmar Takes Dealer Show Online
It wasn’t quite the Indianapolis Speedway, and Vice President of Sales and Marketing John Sammut came tooling onto the scene…
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Winnebago Manufactures Medical Masks
Winnebago Industries has announced it will provide medical masks to MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. The masks are being manufactured…
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California Couple Wins Lance Travel Trailer
A California couple has won a 2020 Lance Ultra-Light Travel Trailer, valued at $30,152. Pam Gaudreau and her husband, Mario…
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Canadian Import Broker Accused for Overcharging RV Manufacturers Millions
Several RV makers are accusing a Canadian import broker of inflating currency exchange rates and overcharging them by millions of…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for TMC, Sprinter, and Forest River
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2020 to 2021 Tellaro 20AT and 20LT, and 2020 Sequence 20A, 20K, and 20L…
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Heartland Donates Supplies to Local Health System
In an effort to support local healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, towable RV manufacturer Heartland RV has donated critical…
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Throgmartin Holdings Changes Procedures Amid Pandemic
Throgmartin Holdings has announced operational changes to its three companies, Stone Vos, Talin Mfg., and Talin RV, to reflect the…
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Winnebago 2Q Revenues Soar on Added Newmar Income
Winnebago’s second quarter revenues jumped by nearly 45 percent, to $626.8 million, compared to the year prior period, thanks to…
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February RV Shipments Increase 1.9%
The RV Industry Association’s February 2020 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 37,113 units,…
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Keystone Montana Equips New GC3 Battery
Dragonfly Energy has partnered with the Keystone Innovation Lab to launch Keystone’s first solar-power system, Keystone’s Montana Super SolarFlex. Super…
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THOR Industries Suspends Production
THOR Industries has suspended production as a precaution given the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “As the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve,…
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REV Group CEO Tim Sullivan Replaced by Rodney Rushing
REV Group has announced that Rodney N. Rushing has been named the new CEO, replacing Timothy Sullivan, who is departing…
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Winnebago Industries Temporarily Suspends Production
Winnebago Industries is temporarily suspending most production activities at its Winnebago, Grand Design RV, Newmar, and Chris-Craft facilities. This action is in…
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THOR, LCI Continue Production During COVID-19 Crisis
Exactly how the coronavirus pandemic will affect Elkhart County’s large RV industry is still unknown, and companies are keeping their…
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Little Guy, Aliner Suspend Production
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf recently ordered closure on non-life-sustaining business, and as a result, Little Guy Trailers will suspend production…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Triple E, Heartland
Triple E RV is recalling certain 2020 Wonder W24RTB, W24MB, and W24FTB motorhomes.The 12-volt ceiling pot light wires are not…
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Pleasure-Way Temporarily Suspends Production
Pleasure-Way Industries has announced that it will be temporarily suspending all production until April 1. “This temporary shutdown is part…
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Lance Camper Launches Podcast
Lance Camper has released its “Live. Lance. Life.” brand podcast. The audio is recorded, produced, and hosted by the Lance…
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Winnebago, THOR Industries Approve Quarterly Cash Dividend
Winnebago Industries’ board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share payable on April 29 to common stockholders of…
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Heartland RV Files Patent for Hidden Garage
Heartland RV currently has a pending patent application for its new Hidden Garage, which debuted in the new Cyclone 4214…
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Northwood, Outdoors RV Extend Plant Closures
Northwood Investments, parent company to both Northwood Mfg. and Outdoors RV, are extending its temporary plant closures by another week…
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Forest River Names No. 1 Diesel Dealer
Total Value RV of Elkhart Indiana was recently presented with a plaque by Forest River Diesel Division National Sales Director…
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Northwood, Outdoors RV Temporarily Close Plants
La Grande, Ore.-based RV manufacturers, Northwood and Outdoors RV are temporarily closing down their manufacturing facilities. The shutdowns are a…
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THOR Hires Gunpowder for Marketing
THOR Industries has chosen Wisconsin-based PR shop Gunpowder as its North American AOR. This story by Thomas Moore originally appeared…
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Keystone RV Unveils New Corporate Identity
Keystone RV recently unveiled an updated corporate identity and call-to-arms. “For so many of our owners, RVing fundamentally changed their…
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Horizon Global Reports Mixed Financial Results
Horizon Global has reported fourth quarter and full-year financial results for 2019. Net sales for the full year were $690…
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VIDEO: Coachmen Unveils Class A Gas Line
Coachmen recently introduced a new Class A gas line, the Encore, designed to offer customers a proposition and product amenities…
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Washington Passes RV Length Bill
The RV Industry Association has reported that a bill to solve an RV length issue in Washington was recently passed…
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NHTSA: Daimler to Recall 8,595 Sprinter Units
Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screws that secure the intermediate bearing…
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Forest River Sued by Former Employees
Several former employees of Forest River have filed lawsuits in recent months, for claims including sexual harassment and racial discrimination.…
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Winnebago Names ‘Flying W Dealer Excellence Award’ Winners
Winnebago has announced the winners of the 2020 Flying W Dealer Excellence Award at the “Bound Together” dealer meeting in…
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Gallery: Winnebago Goes to the Desert
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – Winnebago dealers gathered for the manufacturer’s annual dealer days at the JW Marriott Resort in Palm…
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Spartan Motors Sales Increase 32% for 2019
Spartan Motors has reported operating results for the fourth quarter and full-year periods ending Dec. 31, 2019, showing that sales increased $186…
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Winnebago, Volta Deliver 10% Energy Storage Increase to Select Class B’s
Winnebago and Volta Power Systems have announced a 10-percent energy capacity increase for the Pure3 Advanced Energy System on select…
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RVIA Board Approves Fifth Wheel Dimensions
The RV Industry Association’s board of directors met last week to discuss issues, challenges and opportunities facing the RV industry. The…
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Heartland RV Applies for STOR-MOR Patent
Heartland RV announced it has a pending patent application for its new STOR-MOR Storage system, which maximizes front-end storage space,…
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Community: New Horizons RV Builds Custom Fifth Wheel for Medical Company
When HealthCore’s new mobile clinic rolls into underserved communities, it always brings a lot of smiles – but the first…
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Flow-Rite Fills New Marketing, Design Staff Positions
Flow-Rite, a manufacturer of injection-molded fluid control products for a wide range of industries, has fortified its marketing efforts by…
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THOR Reports Net Sales of $2B, Monitors Coronavirus
THOR Industries has announced results for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, which ended Jan. 31, showing net sales were…
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nuCamp Unveils Redesigned Cirrus Truck Camper
nuCamp recently announced the launch of the redesigned Cirrus 820 Truck Camper. The new 820 has component updates, additional features…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Keystone, Jayco, and Forest River
Keystone RV is recalling certain 2020 Hideout, Springdale, and Crossroads Zinger trailers. The spare tire carrier U-bolts may fail allowing…
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