The U.S. jobs market grew at a better-than-expected rate in January thanks to unseasonably warm weather, beating Wall Street forecasts and suggesting that the labor market can continue to fuel economic growth in 2020. As reported by Forbes, the latest monthly report from the Labor Department showed that January saw a pickup in hiring, as […]
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The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced Lise Aangeenbrug as its new executive director. According to a press release, Aangeenbrug is currently the executive director of the Outdoor Foundation, OIA’s philanthropic arm that focuses on getting kids and families outside. Aangeenbrug joined the Outdoor Foundation in early 2018 and spearheaded multi-year capacity building grants to underserved […]
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The Go RVing team has released seven new “Away” videos featuring a diverse group of RVers. According to a press release, the videos reflect the campaign’s research-driven strategy of using authentic RVers to inspire others to consider RVs for their own travel and outdoor adventures. The group includes: Gus Kenworthy’s Cycling for a Cure — In 2015, […]
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The Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Campground Association (PRVCA) is hosting a free Dexter Axle training class for RV technicians from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 17. The class, with lunch included, will be held at Dixon University Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The hands-on training will address commonly used RV axle and suspensions products […]
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Jared Gillis of the “All About RVs” YouTube channel provides a walk-through tour of a DRV Mobile Suites fifth-wheel. Gillis says he was “very impressed” with the build quality, materials used and all the “bells and whistles.”
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Dometic Americas President Scott Nelson on Wednesday (Feb. 5) outlined his company’s rather aggressive game plan for the future during the RV supplier’s first-ever “Dometic in the Desert” national meeting in Tucson, Ariz. Those plans call for a substantial investment in an effort to pursue “profitable expansion” in all of the markets Dometic currently serves […]
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Two Denver-area recreational vehicle dealers have expanded into the Colorado Springs area in the past three years amid strong sales of RVs locally and statewide. Windish RV Center, with locations in Lakewood and Longmont, expanded in 2017 to Fountain. Cousins RV, meanwhile, opened a showroom and lot in the area and also has locations in Wheat […]
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German automaker Daimler today (Feb. 6) revealed its first-ever pop-up camper van for the U.S. market in a debut coinciding with Chicago Auto Show. MSN reported that the Mercedes-Benz Weekender will be built in North Charleston, S.C., in partnership with classic-camper repair and restoration shop Peace Vans and Driverge Vehicle Innovations. The Mercedes-Benz Weekender is […]
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LOOK Trailers announced that on Feb. 10 the company will mark its 10th year in the cargo trailer industry. According to a press release, the open and enclosed cargo trailer manufacturer — originally launched by two industry veterans in Bristol, Ind. — has grown into the largest enclosed cargo trailer company in the nation, with […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: RISE Award winners will be highlighted in the March/April edition of RVBusiness magazine and featured in a special episode of “Rollin’ On TV” that will air concurrent with the RVB issue. In addition to eight other finalists, an advanced display and control system by Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. and a product improving towing […]
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