Industry revs up for massive RV event

Blair Yankey, The Elkhart Truth, Ind.
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Sep. 23—ELKHART — The red carpet will be rolled out for recreational vehicle dealers throughout North America and beyond as a massive RV show returns to the city following a two-year hiatus.

The RV Open House and Suppliers Show will begin on Monday and is expected to attract thousands of dealers to see the latest products offered by several manufacturers and suppliers, many of which are based in Elkhart County. It will be held at the RV/MH Hall of Fame along C.R. 6 on the city's northeast side.

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