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Econ Glance: Mortgage Rates Surge Closer to 7%
Mortgage rates jumped higher this week, getting even closer to 7% and crushing homebuyer activity, which hit a 28-year low.…
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Tiffin Motorhomes Announces PowerGlide Partnership With FCCC
A new partnership has been created between Tiffin Motorhomes and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. FCCC will help create the next…
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Valterra Brings in New Product Manager
Andy Mikesell has joined Valterra as product manager. Mikesell previously was the sales manager for the Midwest states for Dealer…
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Be Everywhere Your Online Shoppers Are Looking
The customer comes first. In the age of endless online options and increased competition for customers, this tried and true…
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FMCA Expo Returns to Perry, Georgia
FMCA, an international organization for RV owners, will host its 106th International Convention and RV Expo at the Georgia National…
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RVDA Reminder: Save the Date for Con/Expo
The 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo is set for Nov. 6-10 at Paris Las Vegas. The event is presented by RVDA of U.S.,…
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New RV RoadSigns Forecasts Shipments of 324,300 to 344,000
RV wholesale shipments are expected to retreat in 2023 in the face of challenging economic conditions, according to the Spring…
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EQ United Moves to Michigan Headquarters
EQ United officially cut the ribbon on its new headquarters in Cassopolis, Michigan, on Tuesday, Feb. 21. When it first…
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Report: Boating Sales Cool, Market ‘Normalizing’
According to Boats Group, a boating industry analysis firm, said that the boating market began to normalize last year as…
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Monthly RV Shipments Fall Back to Earth
The RV Industry Association’s monthly survey of manufacturers found that there were 20,405 RVs shipped during the month of January,…
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LKQ to Acquire Distributor Uni-Select
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, will be acquiring Canada-based Uni-Select Inc., a leading distributor of automotive refinish and industrial…
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Briter Products Claims ‘World’s Greatest Battery’ Competition
Briter Products, producers of the Ion-Ready lithium batteries, has won the “World’s Greatest Battery” competition hosted by LG. “This is…
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Grote to Highlight New Backup Camera System at Florida Convention
For the first time since its launch, Grote Industries is unveiling its 4SEE Smart Trailer System during the Technology & Maintenance Council’s…
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John Sammut Joins the In Tow Podcast Tuesday
John Sammut, who will soon be retiring after decades in the industry and currently serves as vice president of sales…
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Shyft Group Reports Record Year in Sales
The Shyft Group, which serves a variety of specialty vehicle markets, including making chassis for RVs, reports $1 billion in…
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CURT Launches New Cargo Management System
CURT Manufacturing, a division of Lippert, has launched its new ActiveLink cargo management system, that allows for quick and easy…
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Pennsylvania RV Super Show Runs Through the Weekend
A fan-favorite show makes its return to the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The complex has opened its doors…
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Report: Key U.S. Inflation Measure Surges
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose last month at its fastest pace since June, an alarming sign that price…
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LKQ Sees Slight Dip in Q4, Yearly Revenue
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, reported Q4 revenue of $3 billion, down slightly from the $3.2 billion in the…
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Cummins Names Three New Vice Presidents
Global power generation company Cummins has named three new vice presidents: Jane Beaman, Andreas Lippert and José Samperio. The company…
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BlingSauce’s New Product OK’d for Digital Screens
BlingSauce’s newest cleaning product, Glass Sauce, has been approved to be used on digital electronic screens. Glass Sauce is the…
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Camping World’s Solid Year Boosted by Used RV Revenue
Camping World Holdings reported revenue of $7 billion for 2022, an increase of .8%, or $53.3 million, over 2021. Net…
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Fun Town RV Cleburne Named No. 1 Selling RV Dealer
Fun Town RV Cleburne (Texas) has ranked No. 1 in overall RV sales nationwide for 2022, according to Statistical Surveys.…
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Relentless Dealer Services Announces F&I MasterClass in March
Relentless Dealer Services (RDS)’s next session of its RDS F&I MasterClass will be March 21-23 at the Heathman Lodge in…
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Suburban Launches New Line of LP Gas Accessories
Suburban, an Airxcel brand focused on water heaters, furnaces and gallery appliances, has introduced a complete line of LP gas…
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Campground Data Expert is Guest on ‘RVing in New England’
Researcher Scott Bahr, who produces the detailed monthly reports on the state of the camping industry for Kampgrounds of America,…
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Roadmaster Introduces New Battery Disconnect Kit
Many towed vehicles require the battery to be disconnected before towing to prevent the battery from draining or going dead…
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RVWA Hosts Introductory Breakfast in Canada
A March 3 breakfast event in Toronto, Ontario, will put the spotlight on a growing segment of leadership in the…
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Country Roads RV Among Attendees at North Carolina RVDA Show This Weekend
The founders of Country Roads RV Center said they will be one of those in attendance at the Progressive North…
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RVDA Seeking Workshop Hosts for Convention/Expo
RVDA’s Convention/Expo Committee is seeking workshop proposals for the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, Nov. 6-10 at Paris Las Vegas. The committee-selected…
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RECT Repair: Getting Time Back on Your Side
While the issue of Repair Event Cycle Time (RECT) has plagued the industry since its inception, part of the problem…
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Starcraft, Highland Ridge Launch Solar Power Systems
Starcraft RV and Highland Ridge RV, two Jayco brands, have launched the Xtend Solar Power Systems. These packages offer various…
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Sunset Park RV Presents the VOLT
Sunset Park RV has launched the VOLT, a cutting-edge RV that combines eco-friendliness, comfort and versatility, the company said. Equipped…
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Dicor Introduces Two RV Aftermarket Products
Dicor Products, an AIRXCEL brand, has launched two new products for the RV aftermarket. The company said Gunnable Butyl Rubber…
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Lippert to Exhibit at National Wild Turkey Convention
Lippert said that in partnership with entertainment and lifestyle brand Country Outdoors, it will exhibit at the 2023 National Wild…
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Swavelle Group Expands Bella Dura Cut Yardage Programs
Swavelle Group Expands Bella Dura Cut Yardage Programs Textile company The Swavelle Group said it has introduced expanded Bella Dura…
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Obit: Walex Co-Founder Dies at 92
Walex Products Co. announced that its co-founder, Bob Williams, died in November at the age of 92. The company had wanted to…
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Roulottes ProLite Names New Ownership
Canada’s Roulottes ProLite, makers of ultralight and motorized RVs, has a new owner: Frédéric Delwich. The announcement was made by…
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SkillAbove Creates Diagnostic Tools for RV Techs, Consumers
Texas-based SkillAbove said it is now making specialized diagnostic test tools available to RV technicians and RV owners through its…
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Riverstone by Forest River Selects TravlFi for Internet Connectivity
Pace International announced today that it is partnering with Riverstone by Forest River to deliver TravlFi internet connectivity as a…
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Biden Strikes Deal with Manufacturers on Standardized EV Charging Stations
The Biden administration unveiled a new set of measures Wednesday designed to tackle a persistent problem with driving long distances…
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Lippert Reports Record Sales, Income for 2022
Despite a drop in RV production in the second half of the year by manufacturers, RV supplier Lippert, which also…
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Thetford North America Celebrates 60 Years in Business
Thetford North America, a manufacturer of RV and marine toilets and sanitation solutions, unveiled its new logo that celebrates its…
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Airxcel Names Manager to Oversee Two New Product Segments
Chris Greer has joined Airxcel, leading two new product segments, which will be announced at a later date. Greer has…
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Meyer Distributing Now Carrying GE Appliances
Meyer Distributing said it is incorporating GE Appliances, a Haier company, into its product inventory. The appliances are uniquely designed…
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Last Call for Leadership Conference Attendees
The hotel deadline to register for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Leadership Conference is this Friday, Feb. 17. The brand-new Leadership Conference,…
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RVDA Issuing Prospectus to Potential Con/Expo Sponsors, Vendors
The RV Dealers Association has released its exhibitor prospectus for companies interested in taking part in the 2023 RV Dealers…
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‘Demand is High’ at Edmonton RV Show
The 42 annual Edmonton RV Expo and Sale took place this past weekend at the Edmonton Expo Centre, and hundreds…
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Lippert Names New VP of Building Products Operations
Lippert has promoted Scott Harcek to vice president of the company’s building products operations. The Michigan native joined Lippert in…
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Cummins to Launch New ‘Fuel-Agnostic’ Engine in 2026
Global power generation company Cummins said it will launch the next engine in its “fuel agnostic” series, the X-10, in…
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Care Camps Adds New Board Members
Care Camps has six new members joining the nonprofits’ board of directors. Kristina Akin, Debora Hankinson, Kathy Holland, Jamie Rademacher,…
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Blue Compass RV Acquires Coach-Net
Blue Compass RV has acquired Coach-Net, a company designed to provide peace of mind to its member-RVers. The company has…
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The Shyft Group Invests $16M in EV Production
The Shyft Group said it will invest in and expand the company’s facilities in Charlotte, Michigan, which will enable production…
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Sudbury Hires Sales, Business Development Lead
Gregg Pardus has been hired by Sudbury to do sales and business development in the company’s RV, marine and automobile…
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Boreas Campers Chooses Garmin O.N.E. System
Boreas Campers has teamed up with Garmin on the EOS-12, an off road, off grid, four-season camper trailer. The EOS-12…
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Patrick Industries Reports 20% Jump in YOY Sales
Patrick Industries reported a profitable fourth quarter and a solid 20% increase in revenue year-over-year, despite a 47% drop in…
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Registration Opens for 2023 Hall of Fame RV Supplier’s Show
Following an extremely successful 2022 Supplier’s Show – the first one of its size in two years, the RV/MH Hall…
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Fun Town RV Opens in Oklahoma City
Texas-based Fun Town RV has opened its newest location in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. “We are excited to pick up a…
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Registration Deadline for RVIA Leadership Conference is a Week Away
The deadline to register for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Leadership Conference is next Friday, Feb. 17. The brand-new Leadership…
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Meyer Distributing Partners With Truma
Meyer Distributing has formed a new collaboration with Truma, a provider of appliances and other products for the outdoor recreation…
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Relentless Dealer Services Introduces Dealer-Focused App
Relentless Dealer Services has released its new Dealer Participation Roadside Assistance program. For the first time ever, RV dealerships will…
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Armis Wheel Guards Now Include SumoSprings
Armis RV Guardian, a shield system designed to protect an RV from damage in the event of a wheel blowout,…
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Cummins Reports Big Jumps in Revenue, Income for ‘22
Power generation company Cummins reported fourth quarter revenue of $7.8 billion, a double-digit increase over the same quarter as last…
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Roadmaster Steering Stabilizers Return Following Supply Chain Problems
Reflex Steering Stabilizers, long known for their ease of installation and reliability, are now available at Roadmaster again after a…
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First Brands Finishes Horizon Global Acquisition
First Brands Group has completed its buyout of Horizon Global at a price of $1.75 per share. First brands said…
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Harvest Hosts’ Joel Holland is ‘RVing in New England’ Guest
Joel Holland, the man who bought Harvest Hosts in 2018 and today boasts access to hundreds of unique camping experiences…
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Lippert Appoints New CTO
Mark Woloszyk has been named the new chief technology officer at Lippert. He succeeds Rob Ford, who retired at the…
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Lippert Launches Sales Commitment to Benefit Care Camps
Lippert said it is launching a year-long commitment to donate 1.5% of consumer e-commerce sales to support Care Camps. Lippert…
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Coach-Net Launches New Mobile App
RV driver support company Coach-Net has launched a new app for iOS and Android mobile devices. The company said this…
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InterMotive Vehicle Controls Names New GM
Tracy Weatherfield has been promoted to the role of general manager for InterMotive Vehicle Controls. Weatherfield’s responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day…
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Byron Chartier Joins Ranger Distribution
Ranger Distribution (RDI) has added RV industry vet Byron Chartier to lead its new product development and quality control. Chartier…
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Hifonics Celebrates 40th Anniversary, Touts New Amplifier
Hifonics introduces its all-new for 2023 BRUTUS ELITE (BE40) 40th Anniversary amplifiers, the next generation of its BRUTUS ELITE 35th…
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Lippert Implements VRA Technology to Improve Customer Experiences
Lippert has launched an all-new Visual Remote Assistant, an innovative technology that the company said will greatly improve the Lippert…
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German Plastics Company Touts New GRP Product
Germany-based LAMILUX Composites has introduced the LAMILUX SUNSATION, what it calls the world’s most UV-resistant GRP (glass-reinforced plastics). The company…
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Unique Camping + Marine Releases Updated Product Line
Unique Camping + Marine has launched an entirely updated product line, which includes all new packaging, branding, merchandising tools for…
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Wyoming Events Complex to Host International Airstream Rally
A dozen downtown merchants gathered in the conference room at the Broadway Theater for an informational meeting in Rock Springs,…
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Lippert Names New Division VP for Lamination and Shade Products
Lippert has promoted Josh Black to vice president of operations for its Lamination and Shade Products division. A native of…
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Valterra Names New Director of Sales
Donna Warr has been promoted to Valterra’s director of sales. Warr joined Valterra in 1986 and has worked in several…
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Roadmaster Debuts Auxiliary Lighting Kit for Towed Vehicles
Roadmaster has introduced its new Auxiliary Lighting Kit is designed for applications where traditional diodes won’t work, or for vehicles…
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Correction: Correct Dates for Annual Detroit RV Show
Editor’s note: Wednesday’s story about the annual Detroit RV and Camping Show contained some incorrect information. The following is the…
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Reservation Software Co. RMS Issues 2023 State of the Industry Report
Online reservation software company RMS North America has just released its 2023 State of the Industry Report, providing an in-depth…
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RV Designer Releases New Lighting Fixtures
RV Designer (RVD) has released a variety of interior lights suitable for replacement fixtures or upgrades to existing fixtures. The…
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REV Group Names New Interim CEO
REV Group has appointed Mark Skonieczny, chief financial officer, as its interim CEO following the departure of Rod Rushing as…
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Bish’s RV Acquires Utah Dealership
Utah’s Stewart’s RV has been acquired by Bish’s RV, a dealership group with stores located in multiple states around the…
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RV Fixed Ops Certification Week is March 5-11
The Society of Certified RV Professionals, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI), and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center have designated March 5-11 as…
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Maxxsonics to Attend MasterTech Expo 2023
Maxxsonics will be in attendance at MasterTech Expo 2023 this year. MasterTech Expo 2023 takes place March 5-8 at the…
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2022 Marked a Record Sales Year for Dometic
Dometic reported its net sales for 2022 set an all-time record. The Sweden-based global company reports its earnings in Krona,…
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2023 RV Women’s Alliance Partnerships Available
The RV Women’s Alliance said it will continue to deliver impactful programs and events that further its mission to make…
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Flow-Rite Expands Contract Manufacturing Program
Supply chain disruptions globally have led Flow-Rite to recently expand its contract manufacturing program, providing a domestic source of plastic…
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RVi Partners with Aim Wholesale Distribution
RVi (RVibrake) is partnering with Aim Wholesale Distribution in Phoenix, Arizona. The company said that with Aim’s relationships in the…
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Fun Town RV Hosts Upcoming RV Party Inside Cowboys’ Home Stadium
Fun Town RV has released the dates for its 5th annual DFW RV Party inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.…
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NTP-STAG Kicks off the Year with its Expo in Colorado
NTP-STAG Expo was held earlier this month for the first-time ever in Colorado, and by all accounts it was a…
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Grand Jury Probes Faulty Goodyear RV Tires
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles is gathering evidence in a criminal investigation of Goodyear RV tires that the…
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Time Running Out on Accessing RVDA Con/Expo Materials
Tuesday, Jan. 31 is the last day that RV Dealers Association members will have to access educational materials and exhibitor…
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Plant Shutdowns Cut into Lippert’s Profit
OEMs shut down plants in December to try and get inventory on dealer lots back to “normal,” and that negatively…
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Grand Design Partners with NeuraFlash on Customer Service
Grand Design RV launches Salesforce Service Cloud, which it said is a best-in-class customer service platform designed for Grand Design’s…
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Safe-Guard’s Executive Chairman, Dave Duncan, Retires
Safe-Guard Products International, makers of branded protection products for the RV, automotive, powersports and marine industries, said its Executive Chairman…
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RVroofMagic Debuts Newest Sealant Formula
EPDM Coatings, parent company of RVroofMagic, has brought forth a new generation of the roof sealant. “Over the course of…
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Motor 1 Highlights Sprinter Rehab by Advanced RV
Building an RV with a kitchen, full bath, and living space using an extended-length van is a challenge. But fitting…
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Wild, Wild Woody’s RV
“We’re with them along the way for as long as they own their RV.” (company motto) When Woody Paylor opened…
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