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Truma ‘Adopts’ Elkhart’s High Dive Park
Truma North America is the first corporate partner to support Indiana’s Elkhart Parks and Recreation Department and its new “Adopt-a-Park”…
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Safe-Guard Names New Managing Director of Canada
Safe-Guard Products International, a provider of branded protection products for the automotive, RV, powersports and marine industries, announced today that…
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Dill Debuts Bluetooth Aftermarket TPMS
Dill debuted their new Bluetooth Aftermarket Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) at the 2023 SEMA Show, ideal for enclosed trailers,…
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LCI Industries Reports Q3 Financials
LCI Industries, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lippert, reported financial results for 2023’s third quarter. Consolidated net sales for the…
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Lippert Debuts New RV Door Handle Extension
Lippert launched its new LatchXtend RV door handle extension, the newest addition to Lippert’s extensive range of entryway accessories. For…
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Airxcel’s Wollschlager Named President, CEO
Airxcel announced the promotion of Anthony Wollschlager to president and CEO. Jeff Rutherford, Airxcel’s current president and CEO, will assume…
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Optima Batteries Debuts First 12V Lithium Offering
OPTIMA Batteries, a Clarios brand, introduced its first 12-volt lithium-ion battery tailored for marine and RV applications. The new group…
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Cummins Makes Leadership Team Changes
Cummins announced several changes to its Cummins Leadership Team, with appointments effective on Jan. 1, 2024. “Destination Zero is Cummins’…
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Lazydays Releases Q3 Financial Report
Lazydays reported financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, with revenue decreasing to $280.7 million from the $333.8 million…
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RVDA Renews Endorsed Partnership With KPA
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) renewed its endorsed partnership with KPA for environment, health and safety (EHS), human resource and F&I consulting…
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Final All-Women’s Tech Training Concludes in Pennsylvania
Last week, the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA), RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and Pennsylvania RV and Campground Association (PRVCA) partnered to…
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InteractRV Touts Upcoming RVDA Con/Expo Presence
The annual RV Dealers Convention/Expo is next week, Nov. 6-9, where vendors such as InteractRV and Level 5 are encouraging…
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Hifonics Colossus Debuts Mini Audio Amplifier
Libertyville, Illinois-based Hifonics debuted its new Colossus PRO Mini amplifier designed for powerful sound in tighter spaces. Colossus Mini amplifiers…
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Airxcel Online Training Eligible for RVTI Certification
Airxcel announced today that its online product training offerings are eligible for RVTI Certification via the RV Technical Institute (RVTI).…
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AI-Based Trip Planner Partners With Outdoor Accommodation Software
AdventureGenie, the first AI-powered travel planning tool for camping and RV trips, and Spot2Nite, a cloud-based booking software for campground and…
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ChannelPRO Touts New Fixed Ops App for RVDA Con/Expo
ChannelPRO Mobile, a provider of mobile enablement and engagement tools, is now a bronze partner for the 2023 RV Dealers…
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The Shyft Group Appoints New CEO, Reports Q3 Financials
The Shyft Group has appointed John Dunn its president and CEO, effective Oct. 26. Dunn, who previously served as president…
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Patrick Industries Reveals Q3 Financials
Patrick Industries reported financial results for the third quarter ended Oct. 1 with net sales at $866 million, a decrease of $246 million…
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Elwell Corporation Acquires Gold Heat
Elwell Corporation announced that it and Ken Millard of Aries Engineering have entered into an agreement wherein Elwell Corp. will…
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RVIA Webinar to Spotlight Sustainability
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) will host its Sustainability 101 webinar for members on Oct. 30 to explore sustainability concepts,…
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ReserveMax.io Sponsors RV PRO’s 40 Under 40
RV PRO announced that ReserveMax.io will be a gold sponsor of its 40 Under 40 program this year. “ReserveMax.io wanted to…
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Lightspeed Debuts VIN Decoding for Forest River Brands
Lightspeed, a provider of RV dealership management software, announced the integration of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Decoding for Keystone RV,…
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Cleer Vision President Rick Collins Retires
Cleer Vision, an Airxcel brand, announced the retirement of Division President Rick Collins effective Oct. 31. Collins is an industry…
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Firefly Integrations Hires New VP
David Johnson has joined Firefly Integrations as vice president of tech support and customer service. Johnson brings with him more…
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Velarium Introduces New Product Line
Velarium, an Airxcel brand, announced its new line of replacement canopies and slide toppers during the company’s 2023 OEM New…
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How to Make Camping Product Sales a Profit Center for Your Dealership
By Erik Dier, Kuma Outdoor Gear RV dealerships play an important role in providing their customers with not only the…
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RVIA Submits Post-Hearing Comments on GSP Reforms
Congress’s Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee recently conducted a significant hearing on reforming the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) to…
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Carefree of Colorado Names Derema Group Primary Rep
Carefree of Colorado, makers of RV awnings, announced the appointment of Derema Group as its primary manufacturer’s representative focused on…
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Dicor Unveils New Line of Power Management Products
Dicor Products, an Airxcel brand, kicked off the 2023 Airxcel Product Showcase on Wednesday with the release of its new…
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Garnet Instruments Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Garnet Instruments, which caters to a variety of industries with its liquid level and overfill protection systems, is celebrating its…
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Allison Transmission Honors Skills Competition Finalists
Allison Transmission said the winner of the Allison Guild Technician Skills Competition is Matt Kagarise from Penn Power Group. He…
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Cummins’ Components Business Leader Stepping Down
Global power generation company Cummins said that Mahesh Narang, vice president and president of the Components Business, is departing the…
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RVWA Honors Female Leaders at Symposium Award Ceremony
The heartfelt round of applause and standing ovation for Tracy Anglemeyer, RV Technical Institute’s director of recruitment, who was awarded…
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Century Chemical at (Nearly) 100: Leading by Example
Everyone knows the saying: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That mantra definitely rings true for Century Chemical Corp.…
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Women at RVWA Event Ready to ‘Bring It On!’
An enthusiastic crowd started the morning off with cheers of “Bring it on!” during the keynote breakfast Thursday on the…
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Registration Open for 2024 RVIA Leadership Conference
Registration is now open for the RV Industry Association’s 2024 Leadership Conference scheduled for March 5-7, 2024, in Bonita Springs,…
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Grote Bringing New Smart Trailer System to Trucking Convention
When Grote Industries appears at the American Trucking Association’s annual convention in Austin this weekend, the company will demonstrate the…
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Truma Offers System Training for RVTI Level 3 Certification
Truma North America, a partner of the RV Technical Institute (RVTI), is now one of the first component suppliers to…
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Intellitec Named Among Top 50 ‘Companies to Watch’ in Florida
Intellitec Products was named among the top 50 second-stage companies in Florida selected as 13th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to…
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Easy Access Debuts Aluminum Work Platform
British Columbia, Canada-based Easy Access Industrial Design introduced its new aluminum RV rooftop work platform system. The 8-foot-long platform comes in…
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Workshop Spotlights How to Strengthen a Service Shop
Consultant Valerie Ziebron will show the difference between a shop that scrapes by and one that is profitable during a…
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Meyer Distributing Acquires AIM Wholesale
Meyer Distributing has acquired all the assets of Phoenix-based AIM Wholesale Inc. Meyer Distributing has 94 locations nationwide and more…
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RVIA Task Force Endorses Model Year Recommendation
Three years ago, the RV Industry Association’s board of directors approved a voluntary, recommended best practice on RV model year…
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Ep. 69 – RVDA’s Phil Ingrassia Deals it Straight
The RV industry is, at its heart, about helping people have fun. For the vast majority of RV buyers, a…
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Amerimax for Mobility Has New Owner
Amerimax Fabricated Products has been acquired by a private investment group that owns companies in multiple industries – including Euramax…
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Nationwide United Auto Transport Expands RV Camper Transport Services
Nationwide United Auto Transport said it is significantly expanding its RV and travel trailer transport division and has hired 100…
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Hopkins Buys Towing Equipment Company
Emporia, Kansas-based Hopkins Towing Solutions announced that it has acquired Hayes Towing Electronics, a trailer brake control company located in…
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The Rise of Boutique Van Builds
In RV parlance, a boutique build is a Class B build done by small-to-medium-sized van converters, most of whom are…
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Dragonfly Energy Claims Tech Milestone Achievement
Dragonfly Energy said it has successfully dry-deposited LiFePO4 cathode electrodes at scale using the company’s patented battery manufacturing processes. The…
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NTP-STAG Names Katz New VP of Sales
Distributor NTP-STAG announced that Specialty Segment Vice President of Sales, Fred Petrivelli, will retire after 13 years with the company,…
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Grand Design Adds Lippert Anti-Lock Braking on Imagine Trailers
Grand Design RV said it will now be installing the Lippert Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) on its Imagine and Imagine…
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Heartland Partners to Debut New A/C System
New for the 2024 model year, Heartland RVs introduced the Trio Airflow A/C System across select models. Designed by RV…
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InterMotive Announces New Engineering Manager
InterMotive Vehicle Controls said it is proud to announce that Erin West has been promoted to the position of engineering…
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ARCO Regulator Wins IBEX Innovation Award
ARCO, a manufacturer of marine and RV engine parts and energy products, announced that its Zeus High Energy Alternator Regulator…
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Walex Introduces Six New Cleaning Products
Walex Products Co., a manufacturer of sanitation products, said it has launched six new premium cleaning products for the RV/marine…
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Lippert Leadership Partners With Detroit’s Life Remodeled
In collaboration with the Detroit-based nonprofit Life Remodeled, Lippert said it will have a chance to extend its community outreach…
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Coleman-Mach Marks Milestone for 9M A/C Units Built
Coleman-Mach, an Airxcel brand, hit a major milestone with the production of its 9 millionth AC unit. The company held…
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SuperSprings International Bolsters Leadership Team
SuperSprings International, a manufacturer and innovator of suspension solutions for RVs, trucks and automobiles, announced a strategic enhancement to its…
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Truma Brings Saphir Air Conditioner to North America
Truma North America has added a new air conditioner to its North American system offerings: the Truma Saphir. The Saphir…
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GoCamp Launches New Technology
GoCamp introduced new technology for camper van rentals, capitalizing on the continued growth of the outdoor adventure sector. GoCamp’s unique…
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MARVAC Hosting 34th Annual Fall Detroit RV & Camping Show
The Michigan Association of RVs and Campgrounds (MARVAC) presents the 34th annual Fall Detroit RV & Camping Show beginning this…
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Let’s Go Aero Builds New Style eBike Rack
Let’s Go Aero has introduced the new V-Lectric Folding Rack, or VFR for short – an e-motorbike carrier that offers…
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Cummins Secures Key Supply Chain Piece
Cummins said its Cummins Emission Solutions has completed its acquisition of two Faurecia commercial vehicle manufacturing plants and their related…
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Firefly Reservations Joins National ARVC as a Select Partner
he National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC) has partnered with Firefly Reservations, a provider of reservation management…
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ORR President Speaks Out Against Government Shutdown
Jessica Wahl Turner, president of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, urged lawmakers on Capitol Hill to consider the negative effects a…
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Grote Industries to Receive Innovation Excellence Award
The Indiana Manufacturers Association will host the Indiana Manufacturers Hall of Fame Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 18, where Grote Industries,…
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Power Supplier ARCO Launches New Alternator Regulator
ARCO has announced a new line of high-energy products, starting with the ARCO Zeus High-Energy Alternator Regulator. Zeus is the…
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New RVIA Board Members Have Been Chosen
Voting for the 2024 RV Industry Association board of directors election closed on Monday, and the final results are in.…
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Thibert Partners with Laboratoire Hygienex on 3 RV Maintenance Brands
Thibert, a distributor of RV accessories, has entered an exclusive partnership with Canada’s Laboratoire Hygienex for the RV Boss, Magic…
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Maxxsonics to Attend 2023 IBEX Show
Maxxsonics will be attending the 2023 IBEX Show Oct. 3 – 5 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida.…
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THOR’s Earnings Reflect ‘Down-Cycle’ Period, but CEO is Optimistic
Reflecting a dramatically changed landscape from a year ago, THOR Industries reported net sales in the 2023 fiscal fourth quarter…
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Truma Systems Featured on Revamped Off Grid Trailers Model
Truma announced that one of its OEM partners, Off Grid Trailers, is rolling out two completely redesigned overland camping trailers:…
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Ep. 68 – Jon Mulder of Volta Power Systems: The Future is Electric
EV technology continues to evolve, and Volta Power Systems is among the companies pushing for its increased adoption into the RV…
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RV Shipments Down 45% for Year
Results for the RV Industry Association’s August 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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Jon Mulder of Volta Power on the Newest In Tow with RV PRO
What’s the status of electric-powered RVs at the present time, and what we can expect in the near future, is…
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RV PRO Unveils 40 Under 40 Class of 2023
RV PRO is proud to present the chosen honorees for its fourth annual 40 Under 40 recognition. Each year, 40…
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Arterra Rebrands as WFCO Technologies
Arterra Distribution, supplier of WFCO power conversion products, will now be known as “WFCO Technologies” as part of a re-branding…
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Equal-i-zer Hitch Celebrates Employee’s 27 years
Equal-i-zer Hitch is congratulating Rich Elliott, vice president of sales and marketing, for having spent 27 years at the company.…
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Let’s Go Aero Launches Expanded Jack-IT Products
Let’s Go Aero, a company focused on innovative outdoor gear transportation, announced its new expanded Jack-IT family of products. Building…
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Lippert to Show New Products & Innovations at Open House
Lippert announced several dealer opportunities it will have during Open House Week, specifically on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 27 and…
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Garmin Acquires JL Audio
Garmin completed its acquisition of JL Audio, a privately held U.S. company that designs and manufactures audio solutions for marine,…
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Dexter Introduces New Aluminum Oil Caps
Dexter, a manufacturer of trailer axles and trailer brakes, has introduced a bolt-on and threaded aluminum oil cap bearing protection…
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Dragonfly Energy Claims Breakthrough in Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
Dragonfly Energy Holdings, makers of Battle Born Batteries and energy storage solutions, in collaboration with Aqua Metals, pioneers in sustainable…
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PRVCA Reflects Back on 54th Annual Hershey Show
Beautiful weather brought out the crowds for the 54th America’s Largest RV Show, organizers said. A total of 45,535 people…
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Meyer Opens Louisiana Crossdock Location
Meyer Distributing announced its new Alexandria, Louisiana, crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Arlington, Texas, distribution…
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Eberspächer to Have Presence at Open House Week
Eberspächer will be showcasing its products at the outdoor portion of Open House Week in Elkhart, Indiana, next week. The…
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Shyft Group Publishes 2023 Sustainability Report
The Shyft Group has published its 2023 sustainability report, Charging Towards a Sustainable Future, highlighting the company’s sustainability activities, performance…
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TireMinder App Now Integrates With Apple CarPlay
TireMinder, makers of tire pressure monitoring systems for RVs, has introduced an enhancement to its TireMinder Lite app: integration with…
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Outside Van Announces Boutique Dealer Network Strategy
Adventure-focused Class B manufacturer Outside Van said it has struck a strategic sales partnership with Van Land in Santa Rosa, California,…
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2024 RVIA Leadership Conference Set for March
The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s 2024 Leadership Conference will be held March 5-7, 2024, in Bonita Springs, Florida. The 2023…
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‘America’s Largest RV Show’ Draws Long Lines on Day One
Wednesday is Day One of what’s known as “America’s Largest RV Show” in Hershey, Pennsyvania. The 54th edition of the…
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2023 RV Aftermarket Parts & Accessories Survey Results Are Out
The 2023 Aftermarket Parts and Accessories Customer Survey, conducted for the RV Industry Association (RVIA), provides a deep analysis of…
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FCCC Unveils Purpose-Built V-Series Suspension System
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) has unveiled its V-Series Suspension System, announcing the product at the Hershey Show. The only…
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Dragonfly Energy Exhibiting at Clean Energy Convention in Vegas
Dragonfly Energy will be a featured industry exhibitor at the largest clean energy event in North America – the RE+…
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Phoenix USA RV Picks Volta Power Systems
Volta Power Systems, a leading supplier of mobile li-ion – as it refers to “lithium-ion” – power systems, has partnered…
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Jaeger-UniTek Unveils New Slideout Sealing Solution
Jaeger-UniTek Sealing Solutions has launched the StyleCap, an adhesive-backed, corner seal cover designed to function in securely and repeatedly sealing…
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RV Women’s Alliance Names Award Finalists
The RV Women’s Alliance has chosen finalists for its annual awards presentation. Out of more than 60 nominations, a few…
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DDR Co. Promotes Rebecca Carpenter to VP of Operations – Controller
DDR Co., which produces components products for the RV industry, has promoted Rebecca Carpenter to the position of vice president…
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Xantrex Celebrates 40 Years of Mobile Power Solutions
Xantrex, which provides power solutions for RV, marine, work truck and specialty mobile applications, celebrates 40-years of operation. Xantrex is…
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Reusable Propane Cylinders: A Sustainable Approach to Portable Fuel
“There have to be better solutions available.” This was Graeme Esarey’s initial thought, but the passing consideration would turn out…
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