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Industry Veteran Ronald Duncan Dies
The following obituary for Ron Duncan was published by Legacy Remembers. Ron Duncan, formerly of Elkhart, Indiana, died Nov. 17…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued its weekly list of vehicular recalls, including multiple RV companies. Ford…
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Dill Fundraiser Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
North Carolina-based Dill Air Controls Products hosted its eighth annual “Pink Air Gauge Fundraiser” to support breast cancer awareness and…
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Webinar: Accelerating RV Deals Online
How to Engage Deeper With Your Shoppers to Drive Dealership Growth Discover the strategies to effectively engage and monitor prospects…
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Webinar: Overcome the Roadblocks of Modern Marketing
This thought-provoking webinar is focused on strategies to “Overcome the Roadblocks of Modern Marketing.” This event provides an opportunity to…
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OHCE ‘Mega Park of the Year’ Awarded to Maryland Campground
Blue Water Development, a provider of outdoor hospitality experiences, announced that its property, Sun Outdoors Frontier Town, has been named…
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WSJ: What Retirement in a Boat, RV Looks Like in America
Editor’s Note: The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an illustrated article about nomadic retirees who open up about their finances…
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Learning Center Forms Dan Pearson Legacy Fund
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has established a legacy fund to honor the late Dan Pearson, CEO of PleasureLand RV Centers…
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THOR Supports Elkhart Thanksgiving Food Drive
With the holiday around the corner, hundreds of local families will no longer have to wonder if they will have…
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KOA Reveals Campground of the Year, ‘Rising Star’ Winner
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced its 2024 Campground of the Year award, its highest honor, was given to Denver West/Central…
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Oliver Trailers Touts Dealer Momentum at RVDA Expo
Oliver Trailers said it signed numerous dealer partners at the RV Dealers Association (RVDA)’s con/expo held in Las Vegas. Oliver,…
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ORR Awards Colorado Town $10K Grant
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced that Monte Vista, Colorado, will receive a $10,000 award to grow its local economy…
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Windish RV Opens Exclusive Denver Airstream Dealership
Windish RV, dubbed Colorado’s No. 1 towable dealership, announced the opening of Airstream of Colorado, its Airstream-exclusive facility in Denver.…
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Storyteller Touts Five Years With Limited ‘Retro’ Launch
Storyteller Overland, maker of Class B and Super C rigs, is celebrating its five-year anniversary with the launch of its limited-edition…
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KOA Convention Hosts 800-Plus, Highlights Awards & Net Promoter Score
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) welcomed 376 campgrounds and 801 total attendees at its convention at South Point Convention Center…
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Fun Town RV Opens Elkhart Location
Fun Town RV, known as the fourth-largest RV dealership group in the nation, has expanded into Elkhart, Indiana. The dealer…
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Go RVing, Jennifer Hudson Gift Vacation to Family Battling Cancer
After Californian parents-of-three Zak Salazar and his wife, Cori, both received a cancer diagnosis only months apart last spring, the…
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RVIA Spotlights 40 Under 40 Honoree Catherine Barsanti
The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s marketing and communications content manager, Catherine Barsanti, was selected for RV PRO’s 40 Under 40…
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20 Million Plan RV Trips This Holiday Season
The 2023 holiday season is expected to be one the busiest on record, with 122 million people or 63% of…
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Latest Camper Trends Revealed in ‘Generational Report’
RMS North America, a provider of reservation and property management systems to the outdoor hospitality industry, has partnered again with OHI (formerly…
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Jayco Joins ‘RV Unplugged’ for Season Two
Jayco announced its continued partnership with “RV Unplugged” for the show’s much-anticipated second season. RV Unplugged is a reality show…
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Upcoming Marine Dealer Week Features NMLA
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) recently announced that its annual Dealer Week conference has set a record…
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Portable Solar Company Touts New Power Station
Oupes, maker of portable solar power solutions, announced the launch of its Mega2 Power Station for RV off-grid living. Equipped…
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RV Service Center, Commercial Storage Coming to Iowa
Drivers traveling on Interstate 380 near Swisher, Iowa, have likely noticed the grading equipment moving dirt at a site east…
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Thanksgiving Travel Forecast Third Highest Since 2000
AAA projected 55.4 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. This…
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Good Housekeeping Awards Two RV Companies
Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Family Travel Awards spotlighted two companies in the RV/camping industry: RVshare and Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts.…
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FRVTA Regional Shows Draw Attention
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) just completed its fall RV show season with three events. The Jacksonville Fall RV…
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Fan Discussion Tonight on ‘RVing in New England’
The weekly Facebook Live show “RVing in New England,” co-hosted by Bob Zagami and John DiPietro, will feature a “fireside”…
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Inventor Touts New Handheld Wash Brush
An inventor from Hacienda Heights, California, has created a new, lightweight brush tool ideal for RV, truck and other vehicle…
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October Consumer Inflation Eases From Cheaper Gas, Airfare
Long past its painful peak, inflation in the United States may be heading steadily back toward its pre-pandemic levels, without the…
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Equal-i-zer, Tom Manning & Associates Announce National Partnership
Equal-i-zer Hitch is partnering with Tom Manning & Associates (TMA) to represent the supplier’s dealers and distributors. For decades, the…
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RVshare, Direct Partner on Fleet Management Solutions
Direct, an innovator of vertical SaaS solutions for the vacation rental industry, announced its strategic partnership with RVshare. The collaboration signifies…
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San Antonio Dealerships Sold to Ron Hoover RV & Marine
Performance Brokerage Services announced the sale of Master Marine and Outdoor Living RV in San Antonio, Texas, to Ron Hoover…
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California Dealer Named RV Partner of Renowned Off-Road Race
King of the Hammers, called the world’s largest off-road race, announced its latest partnership with El Monte RV, named the…
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Canada RVDA Elects Dale Hopkins as Board Chairman
Dale Hopkins of RV City in Morinville, Alberta, has been elected as the new chairman of the board of the…
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Bowlus, Lazydays Form Exclusive Partnership
Bowlus announced its exclusive national partnership with Lazydays. The manufacturer also announced the opening of five new dealerships: Bowlus of Denver…
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ORR Webinar to Reveal Economic Impact of Outdoor Rec
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) will release the latest economic impact report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) during…
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RVTI Manager Named to RV PRO’s 40 Under 40
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) spotlighted Justin Rickett, manager of the RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s Authorized Learning Partner program, for…
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Global Design & Assembly Partners With Elkhart OEMs
Global Design and Assembly announced its strategic collaboration with several leading RV manufacturers in Elkhart, Indiana. The initiative is aimed at…
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Australian Supplier Debuts Water Heater for North America
An Australian RV manufacturer and worldwide water heater exporter is launching its latest 12V/120V Gen 3 Duoetto for those who…
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Michael Happe Named Entrepreneur of the Year
Ernst & Young (EY) today announced that Michael Happe, president and CEO of Winnebago Industries, has been named the “Entrepreneur of the…
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RVDA Con/Expo Draws 1,600-Plus to Las Vegas
The 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo at Paris Las Vegas wrapped up on Nov. 10 with its final workshops on compliance…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued its weekly list of vehicular recalls, including two RV companies. Forest River is…
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Jayco Brands, General Manager Receive Awards
The Jayco family of companies was awarded 2023 Quality Circle Awards across multiple brands. Jayco towables, Jayco motorized, Highland Ridge…
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WFCO Unveils Voice-Activated RV Control System
WFCO Technologies, maker of power conversion and management products, has launched its Power Pro, a digital control system featuring voice…
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Camping World to Acquire Missouri’s Youngblood RV
Camping World Holdings today announced that it is set to acquire Youngblood RV in Springfield, Missouri. The transaction is anticipated…
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Lazydays Cancels Rights Offering
Lazydays Holdings announced today that it has cancelled its previously announced rights offering of shares of the company’s common stock,…
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RVshare Trends Report Finds ‘Monumental’ Travel Year Ahead
RVshare revealed findings from its 2024 Travel Trend Report, indicating a monumental year ahead for travel. Conducted by Wakefield Research and…
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New Program Helps Florida Dealers Repair Rubber Roofs
Cody Talbert Distribution launched a new program to help RV dealers, repair shops and mobile technicians more effectively repair or…
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Jason Friesen Named Canadian RV Dealer of the Year
The 2023 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award, presented by RV Dealer News on Nov. 8, was given to Jason…
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German RV Rental Company to Open North American Hubs
Roadsurfer, the German-based company specializing in “mobile escapades,” announced its further expansion into North America. By spring 2024, the company…
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Gas Prices Down Amid ‘Seasonal Swoon’
The national average for a gallon of gas dropped four cents since last week to $3.40. However, the steady, if…
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Go RVing Touts New Board Members
Go RVing welcomed new leadership when its board of directors met Nov. 8 at the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) convention…
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Expion360 Reports Q3 Financials
Expion360, maker of lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, reported financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30. All third…
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RVDA Spotlights New Board Chairman, 2024 Officers
Ryan Horsey of Parkview RV Center in Smyrna, Delaware, was named the 2024 chairman of the RV Dealers Association (RVDA)…
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Storyteller Celebrates Double 40 Under 40 Winners
Two members of Storyteller Overland’s C-Suite were named to RV PRO magazine’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2023. Summer Rogers,…
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Winnebago Celebrates Dealers With 2023 Flying W Award
Winnebago, the flagship brand of Winnebago Industries, announced the recipients of the 2023 Flying W Dealer Excellence Award. The Flying…
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Keystone RV Recognized With RVDA Dealer Award
Dealers gave Keystone RV’s Cougar, Montana and Montana High Country a continued vote of confidence at the RVDA Dealer Convention/Expo.…
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CrossRoads Brands Receive Quality Circle Award
CrossRoads RV Zinger and Volante travel trailer brands have once again been recognized by the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) as…
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Truma ‘Adopts’ Elkhart’s High Dive Park
Truma North America is the first corporate partner to support Indiana’s Elkhart Parks and Recreation Department and its new “Adopt-a-Park”…
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RVTI Announces December Tech Training Dates
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is offering in-person and hybrid Level 1 and Level 2 training classes in December. RVTI’s…
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Safe-Guard Names New Managing Director of Canada
Safe-Guard Products International, a provider of branded protection products for the automotive, RV, powersports and marine industries, announced today that…
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Veterans More Likely to be Campers, Campground Owners
A survey from The Dyrt found that 14.8% of campers are veterans or active military. That number is twice the…
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RV Rentals Rising in Vegas
RVshare reported a consistent rise in travelers renting RVs from Las Vegas. A location celebrated for its dazzling nightlife and around the…
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Lightspeed Announces RECT Award Winners
Lightspeed announced the winners of its second annual RV Dealership RECT (Repair Event Cycle Time) Excellence Awards. The winners were…
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Dill Debuts Bluetooth Aftermarket TPMS
Dill debuted their new Bluetooth Aftermarket Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) at the 2023 SEMA Show, ideal for enclosed trailers,…
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Airstream Dealership Coming to Upper Michigan
Airstream of Northern Michigan, based out of Traverse City, is expanding to Marquette, Michigan. The new location will be on…
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National ARVC Rebrands as ‘OHI’
National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) launched a rebrand that includes renaming the organization to OHI. The rebranding was…
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CAMP365 Debuts Truck Bed Camper Targeting EV Market
CAMP365, creators of the “world’s first fold-out cabin camper,” launched a new platform in the pickup-camper category, the CAMP365 T…
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Lazydays Acquires Utah Dealership
Lazydays has acquired of RVzz, an RV dealership located in St. George, Utah. The store has been renamed Lazydays RV of St.…
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LCI Industries Reports Q3 Financials
LCI Industries, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lippert, reported financial results for 2023’s third quarter. Consolidated net sales for the…
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Lippert Debuts New RV Door Handle Extension
Lippert launched its new LatchXtend RV door handle extension, the newest addition to Lippert’s extensive range of entryway accessories. For…
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Blue Compass Completes Brand Rollout in Arizona, New Mexico
Blue Compass RV announced the completion of the Blue Compass brand rollout in major RV markets across Arizona and New…
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Airxcel’s Wollschlager Named President, CEO
Airxcel announced the promotion of Anthony Wollschlager to president and CEO. Jeff Rutherford, Airxcel’s current president and CEO, will assume…
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East to West Brands Earn Quality Circle Awards
East to West RV, a division of Forest River, was honored by the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) on Nov. 7…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued its weekly list of vehicular recalls, including two RV companies. Chinook…
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Kampgrounds of America Awarded by Franchise Business Review
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has been recognized with two franchise satisfaction awards by Franchise Business Review. The company was named…
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Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Franchisees Report Strong Sales
Same-park sales at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, the nation’s leading family camping, glamping and outdoor entertainment franchise, were up…
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Oliver Trailers Seeks Dealer Partners at RVDA Con/Expo
Oliver, a manufacturer that sells double-hulled fiberglass travel trailers direct-to-consumer from a small town in Middle, Tennessee, is seeking to…
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Optima Batteries Debuts First 12V Lithium Offering
OPTIMA Batteries, a Clarios brand, introduced its first 12-volt lithium-ion battery tailored for marine and RV applications. The new group…
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IDS 2024 RV Trends Report
Integrated Dealer Systems’ much-anticipated RV Trends Report is back. The 2024 report shares insights from surveys, RV industry experts, and…
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General RV to Open Fourth Florida Supercenter
General RV Center will expand its Florida footprint with a new location in Fort Pierce scheduled to open in early…
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Cummins Makes Leadership Team Changes
Cummins announced several changes to its Cummins Leadership Team, with appointments effective on Jan. 1, 2024. “Destination Zero is Cummins’…
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Interest Rates Held at 22-Year High
The U.S. Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to hold interest rates at a 22-year high for a second straight meeting, as…
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Lazydays Releases Q3 Financial Report
Lazydays reported financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, with revenue decreasing to $280.7 million from the $333.8 million…
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SEMA Show Spotlights Overlanding Builds
The SEMA Show, held by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) this week in Las Vegas, provided a peak at…
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2023 Outdoor Hospitality Report Launched by ARVC
National ARVC released its highly anticipated 2023 Outdoor Hospitality Industry Benchmarking Report, an in-depth look at the current state of…
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RVDA Renews Endorsed Partnership With KPA
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) renewed its endorsed partnership with KPA for environment, health and safety (EHS), human resource and F&I consulting…
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ORR Touts Bolstered Recreation Workforce From BLM Investment
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) applauded the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) commitment to invest $9 million in bolstering recreation…
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Camping World Hits Used Vehicle Records in Q3 Report
Camping World Holdings reported results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30. Revenue was $1.7 billion, a decrease of $126.1…
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Lazydays Opens New Florida Location
Lazydays has completed the opening of Lazydays RV of Fort Pierce in Fort Pierce, Florida. This new venture strengthens Lazydays’ position as one…
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RCD RV SuperCenter Acquires Ohio Dealership
As of Nov. 1, RCD RV is expanding into northeast Ohio with the acquisition of Avalon RV Centers in Medina…
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General RV Center Names Sales Manager
General RV Center announced the promotion of two-time “Rookie of the Year” Nicole Akers from sales associate to sales manager,…
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Cruiser RV Launches Essence Fifth Wheel
Cruiser RV announced the release of its newest mid-profile fifth wheel, dubbed Essence. The OEM said Essence offers a lower…
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Final All-Women’s Tech Training Concludes in Pennsylvania
Last week, the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA), RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and Pennsylvania RV and Campground Association (PRVCA) partnered to…
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Salt Lake City, Northern California Set RV Rental Records
Salt Lake City set a record as the city renting the most RVs in the country, according to new data…
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InteractRV Touts Upcoming RVDA Con/Expo Presence
The annual RV Dealers Convention/Expo is next week, Nov. 6-9, where vendors such as InteractRV and Level 5 are encouraging…
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Hifonics Colossus Debuts Mini Audio Amplifier
Libertyville, Illinois-based Hifonics debuted its new Colossus PRO Mini amplifier designed for powerful sound in tighter spaces. Colossus Mini amplifiers…
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Airxcel Online Training Eligible for RVTI Certification
Airxcel announced today that its online product training offerings are eligible for RVTI Certification via the RV Technical Institute (RVTI).…
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AI-Based Trip Planner Partners With Outdoor Accommodation Software
AdventureGenie, the first AI-powered travel planning tool for camping and RV trips, and Spot2Nite, a cloud-based booking software for campground and…
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