Rick Kessler

Officials with the Michigan Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (MARVAC) are calling the recent three-day tech training workshop a success, as some 63 technicians from 10 dealerships participated in the supplier-led seminars. MARVAC Director Darren Ing told RVBUSINESS.com that the workshop, held Dec. 10-12 at the association’s offices in Okemos, featured three one-day training […]

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More than 250 suppliers are expected to exhibit at The Expo, NTP-STAG’s annual aftermarket parts and accessories trade show that’s become one of the RV industry’s marquee events. Taking place Jan. 13-14 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas, the Expo, sponsored this year by Airxcel Inc., will feature a vibrant trade show floor as […]

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Jason Lippert, president and CEO of Lippert Components Inc. (LCI), sees nothing but blue sky opportunities when it comes to his firm’s pending acquisition of CURT Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of branded aftermarket towing products and truck accessories. LCI announced Friday (Nov. 22) that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire […]

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After providing a tour Nov. 15 of the manufacturer’s new $60 million, 723,500-square-foot production facility at its Jackson Center, Ohio, campus, which will also house corporate offices and a Heritage Center & Museum, Airstream Inc. President and CEO Bob Wheeler told RVBUSINESS.com that the company was “due for a big upgrade.” (To view a slideshow […]

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Airstream Inc. officials on Friday (Nov. 15) hosted the media and local politicians for an exclusive tour of the manufacturer’s $60 million, 723,500-square-foot production facility, which will also house corporate offices and a Heritage Center & Museum to proudly and properly display the iconic company’s 88-year history. (To view a slideshow of the Airstream tour, […]

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Even with two more educational workshops still on the docket this morning, by all accounts the 2019 the National RV Dealers Convention/Expo is being called an unqualified success by attendees. The event concludes today (Nov. 15) at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. With a final attendance announced at 1,701 people, this year’s Con/Expo represents a […]

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With a pledge to continue to make the Repair Event Cycle Time (RECT) initiative a priority, Ron Shepherd of Camperland of Oklahoma on Wednesday (Nov. 13) became the 2020 chairman for the National Recreation Vehicle Dealer Association’s (RVDA) during the ceremonial gavel-passing ceremony at the association’s annual meeting. (To view a slideshow from Day 3 […]

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A standing room-only crowd gathered Wednesday (Nov. 13) for the 2019 RVBusiness Top 50 Dealer Award ceremony, which took place during the RVDA Convention/Expo at Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Singled out among the Top 50 RV dealers in North America were five Blue Ribbon honorees including Alpin Haus, Campers Inn RV, Curtis […]

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Highlighted by the keynote presentation by “everyday innovation” expert Josh Linkner, the National RV Dealers Convention/Expo enjoyed a jam-packed day of supplier presentations and the opening of the trade show floor on Tuesday (Nov. 12) at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. (To view a slideshow from the second day of Con/Expo, go to the RVBUSINESS.com […]

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Editor’s Note: Produced in partnership with the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA), the RVWA Spotlight is designed to introduce its members to the rest of the RV industry while raising the awareness of RVWA and its mission to bring together a diverse group of extraordinary women and men from across the RV industry who, through social […]

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