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Love’s RV Stops Sponsors Racers in NASCAR Cup, Truck Series
For the 12th consecutive season, Love’s will be the featured partner on the No. 34 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in…
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Denver’s Ultimate RV Show: RV Sales an ‘Economic Indicator’
The following is report from FOX31. There are many barometers in which to gauge an economy, but one you may…
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Austin RV Resort Among 2024 ‘Best Camping Destinations’
The following is report from Austin Culture Map. Austin’s reputation as a bustling tech hub isn’t the only reason why…
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JD Power & Associates Offers RVDA Member Discounts
RV Dealers Association (RVDA)-endorsed provider J.D. Power and Associates (Specialty Valuation Services) recently launched updated versions of its popular dealer…
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Dragonfly Energy Showcases Battle Born Video Playlist
Dragonfly Energy is showcasing rigs powered by its Battle Born Batteries in a video playlist covering numerous topics on YouTube.…
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German OEM Concept Aims to Make the ‘Ultimate Surf Camper’
The following is a product spotlight from New Atlas. Despite the existence of multiple modern custom surfy camper vans and concept campers, when…
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Kearney RV, Boat & Sport Show This Weekend
The following is report from KearneyHub.com. When it comes to dreaming about summer recreation, most people begin thinking about it…
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Inflation Slows in December Amid Economic ‘Soft Landing’
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge cooled further last month even as the economy kept growing briskly, a trend sure to…
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What’s In Store for 2024: POV From 4 Industry Organizations
RVDA: Signs of Encouragement By Phil Ingrassia, president The RV industry spent much of the last 12 months in a…
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2023 RV Shipments Top 313K
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s December 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Performance Brokerage to Host ‘Thriving in Challenging Times’ Webinar
Performance Brokerage Services is set to host an upcoming webinar Jan. 31 on “Maximizing the Value of Your RV Dealership.”…
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KOA Touts ‘Impressive’ YOY Growth, Campground Expansion
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced a year of significant expansion. The company secured 12 independent park conversions and eight new…
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Eclipse Tourism Could Help Repair Texas Town Roads
The following is report from FOX 59. Tourists looking for a good spot to view the April 8 eclipse are…
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Safe-Guard Launches Redesigned Website
Safe-Guard Products International, provider of branded protection products for the automotive, RV, powersports and marine industries, announced the launch of its…
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LeadVenture Subsidiary, Sheffield Financial Form Partnership
Dealer Spike, a provider of digital solutions for the powersports, marine, trailer and outdoor power equipment industries, and Sheffield Financial,…
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Inflation Slows, Americans’ Outlook Trends Positive
The following is a report from the Associated Press. After an extended period of gloom, Americans are starting to feel better…
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AAA: Gas Prices at a ‘Pump Price Stalemate’
After making a brief weekend trip to $3.07, the national average for gas edged higher by one penny since last…
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NTP-STAG’s 2024 Showcase ‘Makes a Splash’ in Florida
NTP-STAG’s EXPO 2024, presented by Airxcel, culminated in a successful annual event Jan. 15-16 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and…
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Patrick Completes $315M Sportech Acquisition
Patrick Industries has completed its previously announced $315 million acquisition of Sportech, a designer and manufacturer of high-value, complex component solutions to…
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Winnebago Named to Newsweek’s ‘America’s Most Responsible Companies’
Winnebago Industries has been named by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024. This is the second consecutive year Winnebago Industries…
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Grand Design Shifts Leadership Team, Fills New Positions
Grand Design RV announced several promotions and changes to its leadership team. Tony Lizzi has been promoted to general manager of…
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RV Fixed Ops Certification Week Slated in March
The Society of Certified RV Professionals, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center have designated March 3-9 as…
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ORR Launches Second Rural Economic Development Toolkit
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) released the second edition of its Rural Economic Development Toolkit on a webinar with more than 1,000…
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EXPLORE Act Passes With Unanimous Consent
The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act has passed the House Natural Resources Committee on Jan. 17 by…
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The Dyrt Releases 2024 Camping Reservation Opening Dates Guide
The Dyrt, named the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has released its 2024 Camping Reservation Opening…
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Embassy Specialty Vehicles Donates Trailer to Salvation Army
The following is a report from the Elkhart Truth. While the Salvation Army is known for assisting disaster victims, housing…
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Campers Inn RV Partners With Richard Childress Racing
Campers Inn RV has partnered with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and will be positioned as a multi-year associate sponsor for…
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Kunes Auto & RV Launches RV Customer Sales, Service Program
Kunes Auto & RV Group unveiled a new program for its RV division that aims to get RVs and their…
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Keystone RV Adds 2 to Travel Trailer Team
Two respected product design leaders have been tapped to champion Keystone’s ultra-light and conventionally built travel trailers. Cody Schade, the…
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Outside Van Launches Sound System in New Adventure Van
Outside Van, a van conversion company focused on off-grid campers, introduced a new complete sound system for its Syncline adventure…
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JD Power Unveils 2023 Insights for RV Market
J.D. Power’s Specialty Division reported all segments of the RV market are depreciating in a market generally defined by higher…
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Brown & Brown Reports Q4 Financials for 2023
Brown & Brown announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023. Revenues for the…
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THOR Industries Appoints New Chief Human Resources Officer
THOR Industries announced the appointment of Michele McDermott as its new chief human resources officer (CHRO). In the role, McDermott will be…
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Electric Bike Market Value Projected at $62B
The global electric bike market is currently valued at $49.1 billion. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%, the market…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published its weekly list of recalls, with Heartland RV and Newmar Corp.…
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KOA Unveils ‘Unconventional’ Travel Trends Research
In a “refreshing twist” to year-end reports, Kampgrounds of America (KOA) shared a new Odds and Ends research report compiled of…
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General RV Heading to Fort Myers, Shares Trends
General RV Center will be at the Fort Myers RV Show this week, bringing its latest 2024 models and more…
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AccessParks, Private Equity Partner for RV, National Park Broadband Expansion
M/C Partners, a private equity firm focused on digital infrastructure and technology services sectors, announced a significant growth investment in…
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Arrow Distributing Announces New Orleans Showcase
Arrow Distributing is heading back to the south with its 2025 location in New Orleans, slated Jan. 7-8. “We can’t…
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FMCA Touts T-Mobile Collaboration
Members of Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA), an association for owners of all types of RVs, will have access to…
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Louisville Boat, RV Show Slated in Kentucky
The Louisville Boat, RV and Sportshow has been gearing up for its five-day show, coordinators said, and summer is heading…
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Meyer Announces 2023 Q4 Sales Performance Award
Meyer Distributing announced its 2023 fourth quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award. The award recognizes sales account managers who consistently exceed…
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Industry Veteran Don Gunden to Retire
Forest River is bidding farewell to industry legend Don Gunden, general manager of Rockwood, Flagstaff, Palomino and other Forest River…
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2024 Florida SuperShow Opens to ‘Huge Crowds’
The 2024 Florida RV SuperShow opened on Wednesday, Jan. 17, to huge crowds waiting at the gates. While the first…
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Air Lift Launches Universal Air Spring Cradle
Aftermarket air suspension manufacturer Air Lift Company launched its new Universal Air Spring Cradle, designed for lifted trucks. “Once combined…
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DexKo Acquires Canadian Trailer Axle, Component Supplier
DexKo Global Inc., a trailer running gear maker of chassis assemblies and related components, has completed its acquisition of Cerka…
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Michigan Survey Shows Consumer Sentiment Surge, Inflation Outlook Dips
Consumers have grown more confident about the direction of the economy and inflation at onset of 2024, despite persistent worries…
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WSBT: Spotlight on MORryde’s Digital Manufacturing Process
The following is a video report from WBST 22. An RV manufacturer is using a new way to keep up…
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German OEM Debuts Inflatable RV Concepts
The following is a product spotlight from New Atlas. German RV manufacturer Bürstner was all about “inflation” at last year’s…
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Thor Motor Coach Debuts Super Cs at SuperShow
Thor Motor Coach is bringing its latest Super C motorhomes to the public eye for the first time at the…
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Forbes: Campground Bookings See 500% Solar Eclipse Spike
The following is report from Forbes. On Monday, April 8, the rare sight of the sun’s corona around a new…
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Lazydays Launches Rebranding Campaign
Lazydays announced a comprehensive nationwide rebranding campaign, including new logos, colors and fonts, the upcoming introduction of a reimagined digital…
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RVTI Details February Training Courses
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) will host upcoming in-person and hybrid Level 1 and Level 2 classes in February. RVTI’s…
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Video: Go RVing Touts 2023 Campaign Highlights
In 2023, Go RVing continued to showcase what it means to Go on a Real Vacation through a comprehensive campaign…
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RVDA, Statistical Surveys to Host ‘Power of Customer Data’ Webinar
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and Trader Interactive’s Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI) will co-host a new webinar for RV dealers…
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RecNation Storage Partners With Wireless Tower Builder
RecNation Storage, owner, operator and developer of specialized RV and marine storage facilities, has launched a partnership with TowerCo, in…
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Lightship Secures $34M Series B Financing for L1 Production
Lightship has completed a $34 million Series B financing to accelerate production of its all-electric Lightship L1. The round was co-led by…
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Winnebago to Privately Offer $300M of Convertible Senior Notes
Winnebago Industries announced its intention to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $300 million aggregate principal amount of…
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Thor Motor Coach Debuts Class As at Florida SuperShow
Thor Motor Coach is set to showcase its latest Class A motorhomes at the 2024 Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa,…
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myCOOLMAN Launches Australia-Based Portable Fridge Series
myCOOLMAN launched a new series of portable fridges for the Australia market – the Recreational Series. The myCOOLMAN Recreational Series…
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Winnebago’s Barletta Pontoon Boats Wins Innovation Award
Barletta Pontoon Boats, a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries, has been recognized with the 2024 Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show’s Innovation…
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EasyCare University Touts Virtual Fixed Ops Training
EasyCare University announced its 2024 comprehensive Fixed Operations webinar schedule for auto and motorsports. Service advisors of all skill levels…
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Intellitec Products Expand to RV & Marine Aftermarket Presence
Intellitec Products LLC, a developer and manufacturer of electronic solutions for the recreation, specialty vehicle, and marine markets, announced a…
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ORR Celebrates Connecticut’s New Office of Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) applauded the announcement of Connecticut’s new Office of Outdoor Industry and Experiences, created today through executive…
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RVTI Recruiting Techs at Tampa SuperShow
Over the past two years, the RV Technical Institute has recruited over 2,200 new RV techs into the booming field.…
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Thor Motor Coach Introduces New Adventure Vans at Florida SuperShow
Thor Motor Coach will unveil its new Class B motorhomes at the 2024 Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, Florida,…
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Guest Host on Tonight’s ‘RVing in New England’
Bob Zagami and John DiPietro will be reporting in from the field as Uncle Bernie Culliton hosts the show live…
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Dragonfly Energy Launches Generator Replacement
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries launched the all-new Lithium Power Pack 6500 under the Battle Born…
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Firestone Airide Debuts Air Command Onboard Compressor Kits
Firestone Airide adds single- and dual-path smartphone app and wireless remote-control options designed to maximize truck capability, safety and comfort…
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Chinook RV Debuts Lineup at Tampa RV SuperShow
Chinook RV is showcasing its latest models, designs and features at the Tampa RV SuperShow, taking place from Jan. 16-21.…
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KOA Earns No. 1 Recognition in Entrepreneur’s Annual Franchise 500
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced its ranking as No. 1 in its category in Entrepreneur’s 45th Annual 2024 Franchise 500.…
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RVIA Promotes Atkins to Vice President of Finance
In recognition of his outstanding leadership and contributions to the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s finance department, Wayne Atkins has been…
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High Schoolers Complete RVTI Level 1 Training
Seven high school juniors and seniors from Indianapolis-based Central Christian Academy recently completed their training to become Level 1 certified…
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Ember RVs Unveils New Floorplans at Florida SuperShow
Ember Recreational Vehicles will show off its newest floorplan additions alongside its dealer partner Optimum RV at the 2024 Florida…
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Pull Through Sites Mobile RV Touts ‘Remarkable’ Midwest Growth, 2024 Insight
Pull Through Sites Mobile RV, based in St. Louis, Missouri, announced substantial growth in 2023 and shared insights into the promising…
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Florida’s Independence RV Acquired by General RV Center
Independence RV Center in Winter Garden, Florida, was sold to General RV Center, according to a release from Performance Brokerage…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following RV recalls: Forest River is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee…
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Tiffin Reveals New Models in Florida
Tiffin Motorhomes announced the unveiling of its Bob Tiffin Limited Edition (45 BTP) and the 2024 Tiffin GH1 at the…
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General RV Center Returns to Florida RV SuperShow
As Florida’s largest family-owned RV dealership, General RV Center is taking part in the Florida RV SuperShow on Jan. 17-21.…
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Blue Compass RV, ‘RV Unplugged’ Forge Season 2 Partnership
Blue Compass RV has joined forces with the popular reality series “RV Unplugged” for the highly anticipated Season 2. The…
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Encore RV Touts SuperShow Showcase
Encore RV said it is looking forward to attending its first Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa next week. Encore will…
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Cleveland RV Show Spotlights 2024 Models
The 2024 Ohio RV Supershow is currently going on at the I-X Center, and it’s one of the many popular shows that’s…
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Inland Northwest RV Dealers Hope to ‘Rebound’ in 2024
The following is a report from The Spokesman-Review. As interest rates and inflation dug into Americans’ pocketbooks, their budget for…
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On-Demand Workshops Added to RVDA Con/Expo Online Platform
The on-demand portion of the RV Dealers Convention/Expo includes a series of new workshops covering new Dealer Management Software (DMS) functionality, in…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Currie Enterprises to Lineup
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with Currie Enterprises, one of the most recognized names in specialty rear ends and…
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RV Learning Center Fixed Ops Workshop Set for NTP-STAG Expo
Dealership personnel from the across the country are headed to the NTP-STAG Expo in Kissimmee, Florida, next week, where RV fixed operations…
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Outside Van Debuts Latest Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Model
Portland, Oregon’s Outside Van announced a partnership with Mercedes-Benz Vans to unveil their latest model van at the Florida RV…
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Keystone’s Montana to Reveal Model With E-Bike Storage
Keystone RV’s flagship Montana brand has unveiled a mid-year model addition specifically designed for the country’s fastest growing recreational trend…
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Air Lift Debuts New On-Board Air Compressor Systems, Upgrade Kits
Air Lift Company is now offering its most powerful air compressor systems yet, the company said. The WirelessAir Tank +…
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US Wholesale Inflation Declines, Price Pressures Still Easing
Wholesale inflation in the United States fell for a third straight month in December, further evidence that price pressures in…
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AAA: Gas Prices in the Slow Lane
The national average for a gallon of gas barely budged since last week, falling two cents to $3.07. The primary reason…
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US Boat Sales Cool From COVID-Era Demand Surge
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reported new powerboat retail sales are estimated to be down slightly in 2023, approximately…
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TST Merges Into Pressure Systems International
Pressure Systems International (PSI) has merged Truck System Technologies (TST) into the PSI organization with Jim Sharkey as president. PSI…
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Patrick Signs $315M Powersports OEM Purchase Agreement
Patrick Industries has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sportech, a manufacturer of component solutions to powersports OEMs, for approximately $315…
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Lazydays Acquires Colorado’s Century RV
Performance Brokerage Services (PBS) announced the sale of Century RV in Longmont, Colorado, to Lazydays RV from Steve and Maggie…
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NTP-STAG Details Expo 2024 Education & Entertainment
NTP-STAG’s EXPO 2024, presented by Airxcel, is set to unfold on Jan. 15-16 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention…
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Camping World to Acquire Three Minnesota Locations
Camping World Holdings is set to acquire Roth RV, with locations in Bemidji, Grand Rapids and Deerwood, Minnesota. The transaction…
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Roadtrek Unveils Limited Edition Chase 50 at SuperShow
Roadtrek announced the release of its limited-edition Chase 50, a special anniversary model celebrating the brand’s 50th anniversary in January…
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Rollick Introduces New ‘Future of Buying’ Study
Rollick is introducing the findings of its new comprehensive study, “Future of Buying.” The extensive investigation delves into the behaviors…
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RVIA Names Senior Manager of State Affairs
The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Government Affairs team has named a new senior manager of state affairs, Sophie de la…
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