For more than 80 years, employees at Copeland Welding in Jacksonville, Fla., has seen RV ownership grow over the years, according to a report by the Florida Times-Union. In response, for the last five years owner Randy Copeland and some of his staff will be promoting their services — specifically those involving installing trailer hitches, […]
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Go Power!, a provider of solar and mobile power solutions since 1996, announced its top-selling dealers for 2019. According to a press release, Mike Thompson’s RV Superstores, California’s largest volume selling RV dealer, has taken the award for an unprecedented 10th year in a row. A family-owned and operated business since 1972, Mike Thompson’s RV […]
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For Americans, going camping has always suggested roughing it a bit. Fast forward to today and the great outdoors enjoys newfound appeal in more luxurious trappings, says Robert Stiles, managing director and founding principal, RobertDouglas. GlobeSt.com reported that glamping, short for glamorous camping, is experiencing widespread growth. This form of experiential travel pairs traditional outdoor […]
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Returning to Nashville, Tenn., for the first time since 2016, the North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has officially opened registration for the 2020 NATDA Trailer Show, which is set for Sept. 2-4, according to a release from the Florida-based association. After spending two years in Indianapolis and one in St. Louis, NATDA is bringing […]
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After U.S. sales peaked at 17.55 million in 2016, the auto industry has avoided a steep decline, steadily coasting on annual sales of more than 17 million. Automotive News reported that another stable year appears to lie ahead, aided by multiple factors, such as affordable interest rates and low unemployment rates. In 2019, “across all […]
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Lippert Components Inc. wants its workers to go home with more than a paycheck. As reported by the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, the manufacturer encourages employees to discover their life’s purpose. That path, company leaders say, is through volunteering. Lippert employs more than 9,000 worldwide and makes components for the recreational vehicle and boating industries […]
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Whether in the market for a new RV or just wanting to kick the tires on the latest the industry has to offer, now is the time to check out RV shows across the nation. Judging by early indications, strong sales seem to be the prevailing sentiment. Larger shows in Denver and Cleveland are on […]
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Year-over-year towable sales dipped 6.1% for the first 11 months of 2019, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Results by category showed: Sales for the travel trailer segment fell 5.7% through November. Fifth-wheel registrations declined 7.7% for the 11 months. Camping trailer sales retreated 8.6% through November. Park model RV sales […]
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For the first time, students converged on Elkhart, Ind., this week at the new RV Technical Institute (RVTI) where they began an eight-week long course covering the new Level 1 RV technician curriculum and a pilot of the Level 2 curriculum. RVIA News & Insights reported the class of 25 students began their hands-on training […]
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Jaeger-Unitek Sealing Solutions announced the promotion of Colton Phelan to sales manager. According to a press release, Phelan will lead all sales activities serving both existing and new market development initiatives. Phelan joined Jaeger-Unitek in 2015 as a key account manager for the automotive business. In 2019, he was promoted to oversee the expansion of […]
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