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Women in Business: Samantha Newcomb
Samantha is responsible for the interior design and product procurement for all materials for Forest River’s Pause / Reboot product.…
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Women in Business: Sarah Betz
As a co-owner of RV Doctor, Sarah oversees the service aspects of the business and manages inventory while working closely…
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Women in Business: Stacey Curtis
Stacey is responsible for developing, delivering and refining training programs that enhance the skills and performance of General RV’s Delivery…
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Women in Business: Valerie “Val” Chowning
Val is the third-generation owner of RV Sales. She has knowledge that surpasses most men in the industry when it…
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Women in Business: Victoria “Vicki” Ross
As plant manager, Vicki oversees all aspects of production and personnel for Thor Motor Coach’s Plant 240 — Class B…
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Ultrafabrics, Pantone Collaborate on ‘The Simple Pleasures’ Palette
For the third consecutive year, Ultrafabrics, maker of high-performance textiles, has collaborated with Pantone to create another exclusive color palette…
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Hitching Horror Stories
While thoughts of love and romance abound as we head into February, RV PRO wants to know your thoughts on…
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How Consumers Are Searching: A Year in Review
RV Trader presents data to help dealerships understand what customers are looking for during online searches to help them make…
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How Consumers Are Searching for Truck Campers
RV Trader presents data to help dealerships understand what customers are looking for during online searches to help them make…
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How Consumers Are Searching for Travel Trailers
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How Consumers Are Searching for Class Bs
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How Consumers Are Searching for Class Cs
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How Consumers Are Searching for Toy Haulers
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How Consumers Are Searching for Class As
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How Consumers Are Searching for Fifth Wheels
Statistical Surveys Inc. and RV Trader present data to help dealerships understand what customers are looking for during online searches…
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New Year’s Resolutions
Love them or hate them, it’s the time of year for New Year’s resolutions. According to the Pew Research Center,…
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Best New Models 2025: Winnebago Revel Sport 44N
GVWR: 9,050 pounds Exterior length: 19 feet, 6 inches AC: 13,500 Btu (optional) Power: Winnebago Power MAX (8.4 kWh Lithionics…
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Best New Models 2025: Grand Design Lineage 25FW
GVWR: 12,125 pounds Exterior length: 25 feet, 8 inches Sleeps: 4 AC: 15,000 Btu Size of fridge: 10 cubic feet,…
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Best New Models 2025: Bob Tiffin Limited Edition Allegro
GVWR: 52,000 pounds Exterior length: 45 feet Sleeps: 3 to 5 Size of largest bed: King AC: 15,000 Btu (3)…
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Best New Models 2025: Heartland Bighorn 20th Anniversary Edition 391MFB
GVWR: 17,105 pounds Exterior length: 43 feet, 10 inches Sleeps: 3 to 4 AC: 15,000 Btu (3) Refrigerator: 20 cubic…
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Best New Models 2025: Jayco Greyhawk XL 30M
Jayco Greyhawk XL 30M GVWR: 19,500 pounds Exterior length: 31 feet, 4 inches Sleeps: 4 AC: 15,000 Btu Refrigerator: 10…
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Best New Models 2025: Highland Ridge Open Range 3X 390TBS
GVWR: 16,995 pounds Exterior length: 43 feet, 7 inches Sleeps: 8 AC: 15,000 Btu (3) Refrigerator: 21-cubic-foot residential Size of…
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Best New Models 2025: KZ RV Sportster X
GVWR: up to 20,000 pounds Exterior length: 39 feet, 11 inches to 44 feet, 5 inches Sleeps: 6 to 9…
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Best New Models 2025: Entegra Accolade XL 37M
GVWR: 31,000 pounds Exterior length: 39 feet, 4 inches Sleeps: 8 AC: 15,000 Btu (2) Refrigerator: Residential Size of largest…
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Best New Models 2025: Crossroads Sunset Trail Sport
Construction: 5-sided aluminum Exterior length: 32 feet, 10 inches AC: 13,500 Btu Refrigerator: 11 cubic feet, 12 volt Size of…
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Best New Models 2025: Impression 360MYR
GVWR: 15,885 pounds Exterior length: 42 feet, 11 inches Sleeps: 4 to 6 AC: 15,000 Btu Refrigerator: 10 to 16…
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Best New Models 2025: Salem/Wildwood VERANDA
GVWR: 9,765 to 16,200 pounds Exterior length: 34 feet, 7 inches to 44 feet, 11 inches Sleeps: 4 to 7…
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Best New Models 2025: East to West Bravado 33DS
GVWR: 22,000 pounds Exterior length: 34 feet, 1 inch Sleeps: 6 AC: 15,000 Btu Size of fridge: 16 cubic feet,…
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Best New Models 2025: Dynamax Isata 3 Freedom Edition 24SSSFXM
GVWR: 11,030 pounds Exterior length: 25 feet, 5 inches Sleeps: 4 AC: 15,000 Btu Refrigerator: 8 cubic feet, 12 volt…
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Best New Models 2025: Vengeance Rogue Armored Toy Hauler
GVWR: 17,100 to 17,435 pounds Exterior length: 45 feet, 1 inch to 45 feet, 4 inches Sleeps: 6 AC: 15,000…
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Best New Models 2025: Fleetwood Palisade
GVWR: 46,000 pounds Exterior length: 44 feet, 8 inches AC: three 15,000-Btu roof mount, ducted with Chill Grill and rear…
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Best New Models 2025: Gulf Stream 10th Anniversary Vintage Cruiser
Net carrying capacity: 1,294 pounds Exterior length: 23 feet, 1 inch AC: 15,000 Btu Power: includes 100-watt solar panel on…
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Best New Models 2025: Alliance Benchmark 44LFT
Dry weight: 15,000 pounds Exterior length: 44 feet, 11 inches Furnace: 30,000 Btu (2) AC: 15,000 Btu (3) Size of…
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Best New Models 2025: nuCamp TAB 360
GAWR: 3,900 pounds Dry weight: from 2,692 pounds Exterior length: 16 feet, 8 inches AC: Truma Saphir Size of fridge:…
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Best New Models 2025: Ember E-Series SPARK – 19ETS
GVWR: 5,995 pounds Dry weight: 4,550 pounds Exterior length: 23 feet, 4 inches AC: 18,000-Btu Furrion Chill Cube Size of…
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Best New Models 2025: Storyteller Overland CREW MODE
Exterior length: 23 feet GVWR: 11,030 pounds Sleeps: 5 AC: 13,500 Btu Power: 16.8 kWh lithium-based system MSRP: $349,128.88 Storyteller’s…
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Best New Models 2025: Outside Van Parks
AC and heating: Rooftop air conditioner/heat pump; dual-zone hydronic heating system that heats the air and water, located in the…
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Best New Models 2025: Dreamhaven RV Gladiator Force
GVWR: 5,952 pounds Exterior length: 20 feet, 8 inches Build: Fully fiberglass composite insulated floor, walls and roof AC: 110-volt…
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40 Under 40: Jordan Moore
As national business development manager at Medallion Bank, Jordan Moore helps bring RV dreams to life by providing customers with…
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40 Under 40: Jeremy Yoder
What Jeremy Yoder does at Jayco is mostly behind the scenes. Most people won’t recognize how important Jeremy’s role is…
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40 Under 40: Jodi Keena
As sales operations manager at Dragonfly Energy, maker of Battle Born Batteries, Jodi Keena is charged with leading a team…
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40 Under 40: Jennifer McAfee
Jennifer McAfee began with Newmar in 2016 in an entirely new position for the company: cycle counting. She spent a…
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40 Under 40: Jen Hudak
Founded in 2016 by Jen Hudak and her husband, Chris, Escapod has grown to be one of the leading manufacturers…
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40 Under 40: Jason Fink
Jason Fink has generational ties to the RV industry. His grandparents started Summit Seating in the 1990s in Elkhart, Indiana,…
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40 Under 40: James Field
A pattern begins to emerge when you look at many who made the 40 Under 40 list this year —…
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40 Under 40: Grant Smith
When he began with Winnebago in 2018, Grant Smith quickly learned the culture, product and industry, getting promoted to district…
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40 Under 40: Emma Starett
A natural leader, Emma Starett graduated high school with more than 35 credit hours of college courses. She then graduated…
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40 Under 40: Cody Nuss
If you’ve been around the RV industry for even a short time, you understand how heated and charged conversations around…
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40 Under 40: Chanse Walker
Chanse Walker is a second-generation Airstream associate who is described as having unmatched passion and dedication to the Airstream brand.…
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40 Under 40: Chad Hatzenbuhler
When you see striking graphics or a robust social media presence for Corral Sales RV, Chad Hatzenbuhler likely had part…
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40 Under 40: Casey King
Casey King began her career as a receptionist in the RV industry more than 20 years ago. From there, she…
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40 Under 40: Ben Holdread
Ben Holdread took over as sales/product manager for Forest River’s Surveyor brand during the pandemic when the industry was booming…
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40 Under 40: Amy Verwey
As the general manager for Owasco RV Centre, Amy Verwey is not afraid to roll up her sleeves and get…
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40 Under 40: Kristen Ramirez
Kristen Ramirez, recently named president of Hawkes Outdoors, is described by her colleagues as a tireless leader who works day…
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40 Under 40: Leigh Tiffin
Leigh Tiffin starts his day around 4 a.m. and diligently works — often until 8:30 p.m. — on making Tiffin…
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40 Under 40: Matt Eppers
Matt Eppers has only been in his current role at Grand Design RV since November 2023, but he was making…
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40 Under 40: Amber Friedman
While working at ExploreUSA (now Blue Compass) as one of its top sales leads, Amber Friedman also freelanced for Rollick,…
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40 Under 40: Alex Wallis
Alex Wallis’ ascent at A&L RV Sales has been quick, thanks to his willingness to be hands on and go…
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40 Under 40: Kyle Walcott
In Memoriam Kyle Walcott joined Midway RV Center in 2004 at 15 years old, tasked with cleaning up shop and…
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40 Under 40: Wesley Kowal
Wes Kowal exemplifies leadership in the industry by leveraging his extensive marketing expertise to drive many successful projects from concept…
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40 Under 40: Tyler Kelly
Shortly after being hired at App One, Tyler Kelly volunteered to accept the newly created recreational dealer sales role. In…
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40 Under 40: Trip White
Trip White has worked in the RV industry since he was a kid, beginning at United RV Center in 2013…
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40 Under 40: Toni Taylor-Wehr
Toni Taylor-Wehr exemplifies what it means to be a genuine leader at Campers Inn RV. Across 38 locations, she consistently…
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40 Under 40: Thomas Jozwiak
Thomas lives the saying, “There’s no ‘I’ in team.” His peers say he’s a driven employee and team player who…
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40 Under 40: Tom Hanan
As a 16-year veteran in the RV industry, Tom Hanan has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the market…
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40 Under 40: Stephanie Walls
Stephanie Walls has a knack for identifying the right person for the job, every time. Her peers say she exemplifies…
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40 Under 40: Ryan Forgey
Ryan Forgey has his leadership vision hanging on his office wall: “Lead by Example! Have good values, maintain ethics and…
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40 Under 40: Racheal Clyde
Racheal Clyde is a born leader, which shines through her trajectory at Campers Inn RV. She started at Campers Inn…
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40 Under 40: Nik Risser
Nik Risser understands that if a picture is worth 1,000 words, a video has an even greater impact. He shows…
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40 Under 40: Nicole Serwatuk
When the pandemic hit, Nicole Serwatuk didn’t miss a beat. She took COVID-19 challenges in stride, successfully managing through the…
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40 Under 40: Nicole Ing
Nicole Ing is a dynamic leader within the RV industry, bringing her expertise and collaborative spirit to her role at…
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40 Under 40: Nick Lenzo
Nick Lenzo consistently reaches for the gold as chief operating officer (COO) of Colonial Airstream. That is, he’s committed to…
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40 Under 40: Nick Dunning
Nick Dunning has been a driving force behind the growth and success of Truma North America’s Business Development team. Under…
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40 Under 40: Noah Cronan
When Noah Cronan started with Camco, the company lacked a marketing department. But that didn’t stop Noah, say his peers.…
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40 Under 40: Nathan Mueller
As chief financial officer (CFO) at Blue Ox & Hesse Enterprises, Nathan Mueller does much more than accounting. Mike Hesse,…
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40 Under 40: Matt Veurink
As general manager of Veurink’s RV Center, Matt Veurink is charged with overseeing the entire Michigan-based, family-owned and operated company…
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40 Under 40: Mike Depositar
Mike Depositar has been chief operating officer at Encore RV for less than a year but has already made a…
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40 Under 40: Michael Wurth
Michael Wurth may be the human resources (HR) manager at Wilkins RV, but this only scratches the surface of all…
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40 Under 40: Michael Paul
Michael Paul is an innovator. As development manager for Firefly Integrations, he oversees all research and development of new products…
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Open House 2025: Forest River’s East to West
Della Terra East to West will be relaunching its brand Della Terra at this year’s Open House with a full…
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Open House 2025: Tiffin Motorhomes
New models, new floorplans, two new luxury vans and the Bob Tiffin Limited Edition 45-foot Allegro Bus are in store…
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Open House 2025: Airstream
Although no new units will hit Airstream lineups for 2025, fresh floorplans and new off-grid features are on the company’s…
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Open House 2025: Winnebago
Winnebago will feature its new Revel Sport, a camper van equipped with boondocking capabilities, including off-road performance and off-grid power.…
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Open House 2025: Storyteller Overland & TAXA Outdoors
Storyteller Overland Storyteller Overland is coming to Open House with debuts that include its new MODE 170 Class B van…
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Open House 2025: Roadtrek & Westfalia
Roadtrek Roadtrek, owned by French conglomerate Rapido Group along with sister brand Westfalia, will showcase its new units on Executive…
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