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Matthew Bettman never intended to start an RV company.

A decade ago, the industrial designer sought a camper for his family, and for roughly two years, the project was mostly a design exercise. Eventually, Bettman reached the point where the only thing left to do was build it. The first teardrop trailer came together in his garage 10 years ago — a passion project turned foundation for All Good Equipment Co.

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Simplify Your Payment Process on Oct. 8!

Payments are more than a way to complete a transaction — they’re a critical part of how an RV dealership operates. In this free webinar with Lightspeed DMS, you'll learn:

— Why bringing payments directly into your DMS can help eliminate disconnected workflows
— How to reduce manual reconciliation
— How to improve visibility into how money moves through your dealership
— How to create a more seamless experience for both employees and customers

Don't miss it -- register here: https://ow.ly/4Jm950ZQGtp

Sponsored: Forget the search bar. RV shoppers are now asking AI outright: “What’s the best camper for a family of five?” And AI doesn’t hand back a list of links. It hands back an answer.

InteractRV's eBook is your playbook for making sure that answer is you. Get a break down of exactly what AI looks for on a dealer site, how to speak the buyer’s language and how to turn your online reputation into your hardest-working salesperson: https://ow.ly/zQNG50ZNwga

At County Line Campers, the first to greet customers are Bunny & Clyde — the Gulfport, Mississippi-based RV dealership's rescue bunnies.

The rabbits are just one way County Line Campers strives to be different. Rob Adkison, operating partner and chief rabbit procurer, and his partners have come a long way since they found a “patch of dirt” near Interstate Highway 10. COVID-19 and a steel shortage slowed initial progress, but the team found their niche in service.

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AI is changing the way dealerships do business—but knowing how to use it effectively is just as important as adopting it.

From improving efficiency and customer communication to avoiding costly missteps, understanding the do’s and don’ts of AI can help dealerships make smarter decisions while keeping the human touch customers value.

In the latest from RV PRO, we explore practical ways dealerships can embrace AI—and where caution is still essential.

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DRUM ROLL PLEASE 🥁 the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 is here!

RV PRO is thrilled to share this year's lineup of impressive young leaders from across the RV industry. The award-winning program will spotlight 2026 honorees in the November magazine and in-person during an invite-only event in Las Vegas.

Amelia Boyken — Winnebago
Brian Long — Tom Schaeffer’s Camping & Travel Center
Brittany Niezgodski — Jayco
Casey Colton — Colton RV & Marine
Chanlyn Troyer — Firefly Integrations
Chase Steinbring — Steinbring Motorcoach
Chelsey Wright — Forest River
Conner Rusch — Wheeler Advertising / Scout RV
Devika Maskey — AEONrv
Dustin Morgan — Wilkins RV Nichols
Dylan Rayner — Airstream
Eric Sisk — RV Dealers Association
Erin Manoloff — Century Chemical
Fergus Brady — Scanstrut
Grace Newman — East to West RV
Heath Padgett — RV Help
Jamie Lowry — Crestview RV Center
Jay Diaz — Campers Inn RV
Jordan Nelson — Gavins Point Rec Center/Red 10 RV
Justin Bewernick — Atlas Trailer Coach Products Ltd.
Justin Coulter — SuperSprings International
Ken Conlee — Reflection, Grand Design
Kylee Merritt — Lippert
Lexi Bickford — Care Camps Foundation
Lexi Roberts — Long View RV Superstore
Luis Godinez — Blue Ox
Matt Poublon — Keystone RV
Natalie Miller — Newmar Corp.
Nick Calzone — Meyer’s RV Superstores
Nick Christenson — Tim’s RV
Ren Richardson — Coachmen RV
Rob Case — RV Overnights
Robbie Dotson — Blue Compass RV
Ryan Biren — THOR Industries
Samantha Rocci — RV Industry Association
Sarah Atkinson — Moix RV
Scout Burnstine — Alliance RV
Shannon Calkins — Clear Creek RVs
Thor Audiss — Rossmönster
Tori Riddle — Storyteller Overland

It's almost that time — Elkhart Open House is around the corner, and RV PRO's got you covered with what to expect from OEMs.

The September issue spotlights MY27 offerings and trend insights. Plus, meet Bunny & Clyde — a Mississippi dealership's rabbit greeting team — and get more on winterization and business management. It's all here: https://ow.ly/I8Jm50ZGGuF

Sizing & Diagnosing Off-Grid Solar Systems: What Dealers Need To Know

Off-grid demand is growing fast. Here’s how to ensure the systems you sell work for the customers who buy them: https://ow.ly/7oAA50ZGGgL

Thanks to Dometic's Go Power! for the insight.

Happy Monday! Here's some big news: Jason Lippert, after a 32-year career with LCI Industries, has been named the new CEO of Fun Town RV.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/SUQm50ZHuuQ

TOMORROW 📢 Boost your sales with pricing & demand insights!

Get the inside scoop on inventory & demand trends shaping today's RV market, which segments are gaining momentum, and where inventory pressure & aging risks are spiking.

Catch our free webinar with Rapidious at 1 p.m. CT: https://ow.ly/82WB50ZFJH7