EQ United Moves to Michigan; EQ Logistics Stays in Elkhart

EQ United, a leader in the manufacturing of components for RVs, trailers and specialty markets along with warehousing, regional transport and logistics services, recently cut the ribbon on its new headquarters in Cassopolis, Mich. Company officials consolidated the manufacturing operations, EQ System with EQ Harness, into one 176,000-square-foot facility in Cass County, Michigan just north […]

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NCRVDA Reports Record Attendance at ’23 Winter RV Shows

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The North Carolina RV Dealers Association (NCRVDA) is reporting record attendance at its first three RV shows of 2023. The combined total attendance for the Greensboro, Charlotte and Raleigh RV shows was over 27,000 people. “The numbers of people we’re seeing at the shows are in alignment with the increased interest in […]

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Outdoorsy Named One of ‘World’s Most Innovative Companies’

AUSTIN, Texas – Outdoorsy has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023, landing the No. 4 spot in the Travel and Hospitality sector. Outdoorsy shares the company of other innovators all pioneering ways to anticipate traveler’s needs and empower guests with the independence and inspiration to travel on their terms. Fast Company‘s […]

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RVIA’s Rudowich to Testify on RV Franchise Bill in Maryland

RV Industry Association (RVIA) Senior Manager of Government Affairs Nick Rudowich is testifying today (March 2) on a bill in Maryland that governs the relationship between RV dealers and manufacturers, according to an RVIA News & Insights report. The bill, MD HB 1173, is based on the RV-specific model law negotiated and agreed to by the […]

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Go RVing Officials, Starting with THOR, Plan to Visit OEMs

Go RVing is taking to the road this year to connect with RV manufacturers, as it looks to share its mission and its capabilities with OEM marketing reps and other company executives. There has been a natural turnover in OEM staff in the past few years, and some of those new marketing pros are likely […]

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Morgan Stanley’s Stanek: Managing Wealth in Difficult Times

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a guest column by Brad Stanek, CFP, a Senior Vice President of The Stanek Group at Morgan Stanley in Chicago. Managing Your Wealth as a Dealer in Challenging Times Four key strategies designed to protect and grow your net worth in the face of economic headwinds Despite the triple headwinds of […]

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All-Female Technician Class Kicks Off Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions women have made throughout history in a variety of fields. March is also when the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA), in partnership with the RV Technical Institute (RVTI), will kick off the first of five all-female RV technician training courses. Through the partnership, […]

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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Spring Approaches

Black Book, which publishes a family of vehicle appraisal guides, has released the Black Book RV market commentary for March. “The RVIA is projecting new RV shipments to come in at around 335,000 units for 2023, a 32% decline from 2022. They explain that this decrease is to better align dealers’ inventory with the forecast […]

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U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym Tours RVTI, Meets Industry Leaders

ELKHART, Ind. – Indiana’s 2nd District U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym visited the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) today (March 2) to learn more about the school’s programs and its role in supporting and improving the RV industry in Elkhart County. “The RV industry is a main economic driver, not just in Elkhart County, but also throughout […]

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Manufacturing Institute to Honor Covercraft’s Justina Molina

PAULS VALLEY, Okla. – The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, announced that Covercraft General Manager Justina Molina has been recognized as a 2023 Women MAKE Awards Honoree. This annual national awards program honors women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing […]

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2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo Set for Nov. 6-10 in ‘Paris’

FAIRFAX, Va. – The 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo is set for November 6-10 at Paris Las Vegas, according to the RV Dealers Association (RVDA). The event is presented by RVDA, RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. The annual RVDA Convention/Expo brings together dealers, manufacturers, suppliers, and RV industry business partners for […]

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Alliance RV Adds Key Staff for Soon-to-Launch Travel Trailer

Building off success in the fifth-wheel category, Alliance RV is gearing up to launch a laminated travel trailer brand this summer and has announced the addition of two team members to lead those efforts, according to a release. Eric Bailey joined Alliance in November as product manager over the soon to launch laminated trailer brand. […]

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FMCA’s 106th Annual RV Expo Set for Perry, Ga., March 15-18

CINCINNATI — FMCA, an international organization for RV owners, will host its 106th International Convention and RV Expo at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry March 15-18. The event has been dubbed “LUCKY 13” in recognition of the fact that this will mark FMCA’s 13th event at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. Approximately 2,500 […]

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RecNation Intros RV Rentals, Teams with WhereSafe GPS

DALLAS – RecNation Storage, a leading owner, operator and developer of specialized recreational vehicles and marine storage facilities, announced the launch of RecNation Rental, a white-glove, peer-to-peer RV rental startup that will allow RecNation customers to rent their vehicles and earn additional income without lifting a finger. RecNation has selected WhereSafe GPS as a vendor […]

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Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Earns National Franchise Honors

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, one of the nation’s leading family camping and outdoor entertainment brands, was recognized as one of the nation’s top franchises in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 for the seventh consecutive year. The brand was honored as the top franchise in its category for the sixth year. Entrepreneur’s Franchise […]

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Campspot Reveals Best N. American Campgrounds for 2023

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Today, Campspot revealed the winners of its second annual Campspot Awards to recognize the best campgrounds across the U.S. and Canada. Ranging across 12 traveler-driven categories, these award-winning destinations offer something for every kind of outdoor enthusiast, including RV resorts, family campgrounds, tent sites, cabins, glamping options and more. To identify […]

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RV Industry Veteran Dougherty Joins ‘RVing in New England’

“RVing in New England,” the weekly Facebook Live show hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), tonight welcomes RV industry veteran Chris Dougherty of Dougherty RV Consulting, who along with co-hosts Bob Zagami and John DiPietro will talk about the latest goings on within the RV industry. The show airs at 7 p.m. EDT tonight, […]

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RVWA to Present ‘DiSC Assessment’ Workshop on April 20

ELKHART, Ind. – Interested in finding out how to make the most out of your DiSC profile? The RV Women’s Alliance will host a virtual workshop from noon to 2 p.m., April 20, based on the DiSC assessment and how to utilize it to boost your career. The event costs $30 for RVWA members and […]

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Pletcher Sales Inc. Announces the Addition of Donna Gould

Pletcher Sales, a leading supplier and manufacturer of interior components, announces the addition of Donna Gould to its sales and marketing team. Gould brings over 30 years of experience in the RV/manufactured housing industry, according to a release. Most recently, she was involved in the transportation side of the industry, but the majority of her […]

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Valterra Products Hires Andy Mikesell as Product Manager

MISSION HILLS, Calif. – Valtera Products, a Dometic subsidiary and leading supplier of brand name product lines to the RV, pool and spa and plumbing industries, has announced in a press release that Andy Mikesell has joined the company as product manager effective Feb. 27. Mikesell previously was the sales manager for Dealer Resources Group […]

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