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German Caravanning Hits Record RV Registrations in Q1
The following is a report from aboutcampbtob.eu. The German caravanning industry association (CIVD) reported that new motor caravan registrations reached…
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RVezy, Dealer Partnerships Boost Online Rental Marketplace
The following is a report from the Ottawa Business Journal. As sales of RVs fall across Canada, an Ottawa startup…
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RVIA: Meet RVTI’s Recruitment Manager Mary Smith
The following is a profile from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The mission of the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is…
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Despite ‘Return to Office’ Push, More Working From Campsites Than Ever
The Dyrt found that campers worked from the campsite more than ever in 2023. Results published in The Dyrt’s 2024 Camping Report presented…
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REV Group Names New Chief Financial Officer
REV Group, manufacturer of specialty vehicles, announced Amy Campbell has joined the company as chief financial officer (CFO), effective April…
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Venture RV Launches Bunkhouse Floorplan
Venture RV is launching a family-friendly and feature-packed bunkhouse fifth wheel floorplan dubbed the SportTrek Touring 354VBH. “The SportTrek Touring fifth…
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Torklift Unveils New Dealer Portal
Torklift International unveiled its latest innovation, the Torklift Dealer Portal. The comprehensive online platform is crafted to empower Torklift’s network…
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Truma to Celebrate Earth Day With Annual Cleanup
Truma North America will celebrate Earth Day with its fourth annual Spring Clean-Up Event at High Dive Park in Elkhart,…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Forest River is recalling 1,552 2024 Aurora and…
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Report: EVs Represent 15% of 2023 New Light-Duty Vehicle Sales
Alliance for Automotive Innovation released its state-by-state analysis, spotlighting Colorado below, of the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market for Q4 and…
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AP: Retail Sales Surge in March, Americans ‘Unfazed’ by Higher Prices
Americans boosted spending at a hotter-than-expected pace in March, underscoring how shoppers remain resilient despite inflationary pressures and other economic challenges. Retail sales…
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Dometic Launches Front Runner Pro Bed Rack System
Dometic announced the launch of its Front Runner Pro Bed Rack System, which is designed for truck owners looking to…
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The Dyrt: More Than Half of Campers Bring Their Dogs
The Dyrt’s 2024 Camping Report presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma revealed that 53.7% of campers brought their dogs to…
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Canyon Adventure Vans Introduces Stop-Stay System for Sprinter Vans
Canyon Adventure Vans, provider of interior organization solutions for Class B adventure vans, announced the launch of its Stop-Stay Safety…
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Toy Storage Nation To Host June RV & Boat Storage Workshop
Toy Storage Nation (TSN) announced an Executive RV and Boat Storage Workshop to be held June 7, in St. Louis,…
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National Park Week Begins April 20
The National Park Service (NPS) announced National Park Week begins with an entrance fee-free day on April 20 and continues…
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Forbes: How Millennials Are Redefining Success With Luxury RVs
Imagine trading your cramped office cubicle for a workspace with panoramic views of the Rockies or the serene beaches of…
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MRAA Releases 2023 Impact Report
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) recently released its Annual Impact Report, which provides an overview of everything…
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US Rep. Yakym Applauds EXPLORE Act Passage
Republican Congressman Rudy Yakym, who represents Indiana’s second congressional district including Elkhart, issued the following statement after H.R. 6492, the…
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RV PRO Seeks Industry Veterans for July Spotlight
RV PRO will feature individuals who have dedicated their careers to this outstanding industry in its upcoming July issue. All…
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National Go RVing Day Slated June 8
The third annual National Go RVing Day will be celebrated the second Saturday of June, this year on June 8.…
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RVIA Members: Legislation To Know About
The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s State Government Affairs team is continuing to review relevant RV industry legislation. Some of the…
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Arkto Campers Reveals 2025 Off-Road Trailer
Alberta, Canada’s Arkto Campers launched its 2025 off-grid G12 trailer with a new “Stay Longer” package. The new package adds…
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RVIA Workshop Features Workplace Safety Committee
On Wednesday, May 8, the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Workplace Safety Committee will host a half-day workshop for RV plant…
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NASA, Japan Tout ‘Historic’ Lunar RV Roadtrip
The following is a report from Yahoo Tech. President Biden announced this week a historic agreement with Japan to develop…
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Escapee RV Club Expects Record Attendance at Rock Springs Event
The following is a report from Wyoming Business Report. The Sweetwater Events Complex announced the return of the Escapees RV…
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Bowlus: Tesla Model X Beats Cybertruck in Towing Capacity
The following is a report from InsideEVs.com. Bowlus, a high-end trailer manufacturer that brands itself as the “first all-electric RV…
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2024’s Women in Business Honorees
Statistics show that half of workers in the United States are women, according to a March 2024 report from Independent…
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EPDM Coatings Announces New Affiliate Manager
EPDM Coatings, parent company of RVRoofMagic, announced the addition of Ally Tria to its management staff as affiliate manager for…
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Chinook RV Welcomes Dennis Dillon RV to Its Dealer Network
Chinook RV announced the addition of Dennis Dillon RV from Boise, Idaho, to its dealer network. With this new partnership,…
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Grand Design RV Introduces ‘Lineage’ Motorized Class C
Grand Design RV announced their entrance into the motorized category will start with a Class C motorhome under the brand…
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RVDA & CSI Webinar To Cover Improving RV Customer Retention
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and Customer Service Intelligence (CSI) will hold a 30-minute webinar on Wednesday, April 24, at…
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Webinar: Navigating FTC Compliance: Essential Annual Reporting Guidelines for RV Dealers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made significant revisions to the FTC Safeguards Rule, effective June 9, 2023. Among the revisions…
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Priority RV Network Distributes $4.5M at 24th Annual Meeting
Priority RV Network (PRVN) celebrated its 24th Annual Meeting, held from April 2-4 at the M Resort Spa Casino in…
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Lippert’s Director of Corporate & Community Impact To Take On New Role
Lippert announced Wednesday that Michilah Grimes, director of corporate and community impact, is stepping down from her current position to…
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House Passes Historic EXPLORE Act
On Wednesday, April 9, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. This…
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Lightspeed Now Integrates Forest River Unit Bulletins for RV Dealers
Lightspeed, a provider of RV dealership management software, unveiled a new feature that allows RV dealers to access Forest River…
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Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Revenues Up 87.4% Since 2019
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, with more than 75 locations in the U.S. and Canada, reported a 4.5% increase in…
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Outdoor Afro & REI Co-op Debut New Travel Trips, Gear Collection
Outdoor Afro Inc. and REI Co-op announced a collaboration for three new fully-guided trip offerings that will operate July through…
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Women in Business: Jessika Mendez
What makes Jessika stand out in the RV industry? Jessika is responsible for leading the customer service team, ensuring they…
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Women in Business: Tyann Miller
What makes Tyann stand out in the RV industry? Tyann oversees Jayco’s warranty processes for all Jayco divisions. Her role…
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Women in Business: Stephanie Cox
What makes Stephanie stand out in the RV industry? Stephanie is responsible for scheduling and overseeing all work done in…
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Women in Business: Malinda Abelseth
How has Malinda gone above and beyond for Firefly Integrations? When Malinda started at the end of 2018, Firefly only…
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Women in Business: Kimberly Purifoy
In what ways has Kimberly gone above and beyond for Winnebago? Kimberly acts as the employee resource group (ERG) advisor…
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Women in Business: Kelly Townsend
In what ways has Kelly gone above and beyond for RVEE? Kelly is a standout technician at RVEE, with meticulous…
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Women in Business: Laurie Hirsch
What makes Laurie stand out in the RV industry? Laurie expertly manages an array of critical HR functions. Her responsibilities…
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Women in Business: Cassie Guffey
How has Cassie gone above and beyond for her company? Cassie is responsible for all service parts-related activities including order…
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Women in Business: Shirley Cartwright
How has Shirley contributed to the RV industry that makes her stand out? Shirley oversees a wide range of critical…
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Women in Business: Stacey Black
What makes Stacey stand out in the RV industry? Stacey is responsible for managing half of our RV business within…
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Storyteller Overland Acquires TAXA Outdoors
Storyteller Overland, manufacturer of Class B RV adventure vans and off-grid expedition vehicles, announced its acquisition of TAXA Outdoors, a…
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Black Book: Wholesale Values Mixed As Spring Arrives
“The wholesale auction results last month were mixed, with motorhomes’ values increasing and towables’ decreasing. We typically expect to see…
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FCCC President, CEO Jeff Sather Announces Retirement
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) President and CEO Jeff Sather has announced his retirement, effective May 3. Sather has served…
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Campers Inn RV of Union Closing, Reopening as Airstream Dealer
Campers Inn RV of Union is closing its doors and reopening as Airstream of Southern New England, an Airstream exclusive…
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Blue Compass Expands With San Diego Airstream Location
Blue Compass RV announced its continued expansion with the addition of a new flagship Airstream location in the San Diego, California, market.…
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Outdoorsy’s Jennifer Young Named to Female Founders 250 List
Outdoorsy, the outdoor travel and accommodation marketplace, announced that co-founder Jennifer Young has been named to Inc.’s 2024 Female Founders 250 List.…
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Ranger Distribution to Host Dave Anderson at Elkhart Speaking Event
Ranger Distribution (RDI) announced today the continuation of its “Giving Without Expectation” speaker series. “Since inception in 2019, giving without…
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Spot2Nite Selected as Booking Engine for Roadtrippers
Spot2Nite, the cloud-based booking software designed for outdoor accommodations, announced a new partnership with Roadtrippers to power its booking engine. Through…
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Liquified RV Toilet Treatment Secures CUVO Investment
Liquified RV Toilet Treatment announced a significant milestone in its journey towards expansion and growth. Matt Foxcroft, Brandon Calobong, Wil…
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EXPLORE Act Vote Hits the House Floor
The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act will be on the House floor for a vote this week,…
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Octane Updates Powersports Dealer Platform
Octane has unveiled its Dealer Portal 2.0, a significantly upgraded version of its dealer platform. Effective immediately, Octane’s over 4,000…
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TAXA Outdoors Unveils ‘Dark Sky Mantis’ Following Eclipse
Following the total solar eclipse on April 8, TAXA Outdoors unveiled a limited edition model of its most popular overlanding…
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RVDA of Canada Reports Improved RECT in February
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada reported that February’s repair event cycle time (RECT) average improved across the nation,…
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Aero Build Names Manufacturing Director, New Partner
Aero Build, a manufacturer of mobile business trailers and electric RVs through its subsidiary brand Coast, announced the appointment of Heather…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Cruiser RV is recalling 2023-2024 Avenir, Embrace, Shadow…
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JPMorgan CEO Warns Economic Issues ‘Not Seen Since WWII’
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told investors Monday that he continues to expect the U.S. economy to be resilient and grow…
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Trex Co., REI Partnership to Expand Utah Campsite
Trex Company and REI Co-op’s ongoing partnership will work to expand REI’s private Signature Camp near Bryce Canyon National Park in…
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Go RVing Touts Experiential Event Partnership Opportunities
Later this month, Go RVing will kick off the first experiential event of the year at the Guardians of Freedom Air Show…
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Sponsorships Available for RVs Move America Week
RV Moves America Week is just around the corner. Event sponsorships for the industry-only event are available from networking breakfasts/breaks…
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Winegard Integrates RV Halo App With Bauer Keyless Entry System
Winegard announced a new integration that it said brings enhanced security and convenience to RV owners. The company’s RV Halo…
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Manufactured Housing Awards Recognizes Oak Creek Homes
Oak Creek Homes (OCH) announced its win at the 2024 Excellence in Manufactured Housing Awards. Among stiff competition, OCH secured victory…
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A Quarter of Eclipse-Goers Traveling in RV
The following is a report from News 5 Cleveland. Visitors are beginning to trickle into Northeast Ohio for the total…
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Continued US Job Growth Indicates Economic Strength
America’s employers delivered another outpouring of jobs in March, adding a sizzling 303,000 workers to their payrolls and bolstering hopes that the…
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AAA: Storm Clouds Abroad Have Gas Prices on Edge
Despite ominous overseas news, a pop in domestic gasoline demand and oil prices rising to the mid-$80s per barrel, the…
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Auto Evolution: LEGO Concept Spotlights Earthroamer RV Toy
The following is a report from Auto Evolution. For the time being, the LEGO set you see before you can’t…
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Midwest Automotive Designs Introduces the ‘Heritage’
Midwest Automotive Designs announced the addition of the Heritage model to its lineup. “Midwest, known for its quality and luxurious…
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RVTI Continues Level 3 Workshop Series
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is hosting four more Level 3 trainings throughout 2024. Level 3 courses provide technicians with…
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Maryland Passes RV-Specific Bill
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). On April 3, the Maryland General…
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Trader Interactive Releases ‘TraderConnect’ for OEM Websites
Online marketplace Trader Interactive announced a new product, TraderConnect, that embeds current RV Trader, Cycle Trader, Commercial Truck Trader or Equipment…
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Big Beard Battery Touts ‘Game-Changing’ Features in Latest Model
Big Beard Battery announced that their latest model release incorporates two “groundbreaking” features: Larger Lugs: Big Beard Battery now features…
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Calgary RV Dealership Celebrates 65 Years, Service Award Win
Calgary, Alberta-based dealership Bucars RV Centre is celebrating its 65th anniversary. Bucars RV has one of the largest sales and…
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Windish RV Announces Airstream of Colorado Grand Opening
Colorado’s Windish RV Center announced the grand opening of Airstream of Colorado, which specifically caters to the Airstream brand. The…
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Brown & Brown Acquires the Assets of CHAPP & Citrus Insurance Services
Brown & Brown announced it has acquired the assets of CHAPP and Citrus Insurance Services. CHAPP and Citrus Insurance are…
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Winnebago Named to Newsweek’s ‘Most Trustworthy Companies in America’
Winnebago Industries has been named by Newsweek as one of its 2024 Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Newsweek’s ranking focuses on a…
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Layoffs for Some Newmar Nappanee Employees, News Station Reports
The following is a report from WSBT News 22. Nappanee, Indiana-based Newmar Corp. has laid off workers. Officials at Newmar…
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‘RV Unplugged’ Launches Watch & Win Contests
RV Unplugged announced that its Watch & Win contests – in partnership with MORryde, Big Beard Battery, Open Roads, Rich…
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Bullyan RV Founder Donates $1 Million to Local Minnesota Nonprofit
The following is a report the Duluth News Tribune. St. Ann’s Residence in Duluth, Minnesota, recently received a $1 million…
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2024 Palm Beach International Boat Show the Largest in Event History
The 2024 Palm Beach International Boat Show concluded this past weekend, closing out its annual four-day event in downtown West…
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Harvest Hosts Rolls Out App & Website Enhancements
Harvest Hosts launched a major update that introduces a suite of new features and improvements, making premium resources accessible to…
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V20 Recruiting + Consulting Introduces New Executive Recruiter
V20 Recruiting + Consulting, a recruiting firm specializing in the RV, marine and powersports markets, announced Evan Bergenstein joined the…
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Firefly Integrations Launches New Tech Training Program
Firefly Integrations announced a new technician training program that will take place throughout 2024 across North America. The company will…
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Rollick Expands in Commercial Industry With New Hire
Rollick, provider of marketing technology solutions for the powersports, RV and marine industries, announced today its official expansion into the…
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Brown & Brown Names Two to Senior Leadership Team
Brown & Brown announced the appointment of David Putz and Niels Seebeck to its senior leadership team. President and CEO…
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IDS Launches Dealership Insights Forum
Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) announced a new online event series launching this month, dubbed the Dealership Insights Forum. The forum…
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RVDA Con/Expo Releases 2024 Exhibitor Prospectus
The National RV Dealers Association (RVDA) released its exhibitor prospectus for companies interested in taking part in the 2024 RV…
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SeaSucker Collection Spotlights Charity Partnerships
Since its founding, SeaSucker said it has been an active member of its community and embraced philanthropic work. Its new…
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First-Come, First-Served Campgrounds Increasingly Full
The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has found that first-come, first-served campgrounds are increasingly…
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Kentucky State Parks to Feature on Discovery’s ‘RV There Yet?’
The following is a report from The Lane Report. As Kentucky State Parks celebrates its 100th anniversary, Greenbo Lake, Carter…
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Meyer Distributing Partners With Confluence Outdoors
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with Confluence Outdoors, home to four kayak brands: Pelican, Wilderness, Perception and Dagger. Pelican…
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The Flipping Nomad Teams Up With Cummins
The Flipping Nomad has announced its collaboration with Cummins, breaking a decade-long streak of keeping her work towable-exclusive, to tackle…
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April Fools’ Fun Roundup
April Fools’ Day can be tricky to navigate when going through press releases – is that actually a cool new…
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