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AARP Reports on What RV Renters Need To Know
This is an excerpt from AARP’s article called “RV Curious? What You Need to Know Before Renting an RV.” Albuquerque,…
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Survey Finds Several Explanations for Burdens Across the Lending Industry
Carleton, a provider of compliant loan calculation and disclosure solutions, today released findings from a nationwide survey highlighting the extent…
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Minnesota Judge Disapproves PFAS Reporting & Fees Proposed Rule
On Aug. 29, a Minnesota Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) issued his report on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) Proposed Rules on…
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RVTI & Mike Molino RV Learning Center Launch Survey To Strengthen Training Programs
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center have teamed up to launch an industry survey…
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Report: Glamping Breaks the ‘Canvas Ceiling’ as Demand Matches Tents
In its 2025 State of Outdoor Hospitality Report, RMS, a hospitality platform for hotels, serviced apartments, vacation rentals, and outdoor…
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RVWA Celebrates Industry Trailblazers & Champions With Award Finalists
The RV Women’s Alliance is proud to announce the finalists for its annual awards, recognizing outstanding women and companies who…
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Dragonfly Energy Secures Patent for Wakespeed Charge Control Technology
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., an industry leader in energy storage and maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced it has secured…
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Shipments Forecasted To Rise in 2026, ITR Economics Says
According to the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association (RVIA), RV wholesale shipments are projected…
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REV Group Reports Strong Q3, Continued Momentum
REV Group Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialty and recreational vehicles, reported results for the three months ended July 31.…
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Thor Motor Coach Debuts 2026 Motorhomes at America’s Largest RV Show
Thor Motor Coach, a manufacturer of family-friendly motorhomes, will unveil its latest 2026 models next week at America’s Largest RV…
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Industry Veteran Introduces AWAKEN Molded Fiberglass Travel Trailers
Seventeen-year RV industry veteran Scott Hubble is once again setting his sights on reshaping a niche in the RV world.…
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Forest River Marine Launches Discount Program for Military, First Responders
Forest River Marine announced the launch of its Appreciation Discount Program, an exclusive, year-round initiative designed to honor the dedication,…
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Go RVing Kicks Off Ultimate Tailgate Campaign
Just days after the kickoff to college football season and Labor Day weekend where an estimated 7.4 million Americans were…
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The Pros & Cons of Gas vs. Diesel for RVs
This is an excerpt from an article on Jalopnik, a news and opinion website about cars, the automotive industry, racing,…
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Applications Open for 2025 Duane Spader Leadership Scholarship
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center, in partnership with NCM Associates (formerly Spader Business Management), is now accepting applications for…
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The Headrest Safe Co. To Showcase Tech at Elkhart Open House
The Headrest Safe Co., providers of discreet vehicle safe storage systems, will be showcasing at the Elkhart RV Dealer Open House. The…
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RV Insurance Shop Seeks To Redefine Coverage for RV Owners
The RV Insurance Shop, a new specialty insurance agency founded by veteran insurance professional Marty Karriker, has officially launched to serve…
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Newbook Launches Websites & Digital Marketing Services for Campgrounds
Storable Newbook, a property management software provider for RV parks and campgrounds, announced the launch of its new websites and…
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US Appeals Court Rules Most Tariffs Are Not Legal
According to a report from Reuters, a divided U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday, Aug. 29 that most of Donald…
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Caravan Salon’s Strong First Weekend Confirms ‘Great Interest’ in Caravanning
The first weekend of Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2025 confirmed the great interest in caravanning, event organizers said. Almost 90,000 visitors…
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ORR Touts National Forum on Health & Outdoor Rec, Webinar Series
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced a major new initiative spotlighting the powerful role of outdoor recreation in advancing public health,…
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RVWA To Host 5th Annual Breakfast During Open House
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) will host its fifth annual Open House breakfast on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7 a.m.,…
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RVMP Unveils New Dual Fuel Flex Power 4000eᵐ
RV Mobile Power (RVMP)’s Flex Power division has introduced a new RV-installed onboard power generator: the dual fuel Flex Power…
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Crane Composites Changes Name to VALTO Engineered Materials
Crane Composites, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality fiberglass reinforced panels, announced it has rebranded as VALTO Engineered Materials…
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Second Chance Educational Partnership To Increase Certified RV Techs In Texas
The following was an RVIA News & Insights Report. Two of the RV Technical Institute’s longtime learning partners, Windham School…
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National Powersports Auctions Releases September Report
Fall is in the air. As the weather begins to cool across parts of the country, the pre-owned RV market…
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Meyer Logistics Announces Alabama Crossdock
Meyer Logistics Inc., a leader in specialty products logistics and shipping, announced the addition of its Decatur, Alabma, crossdock. “The…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Chrysler is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster…
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Ember Taps New Eastern Regional Sales Manager
Ember Recreational Vehicles announced the addition of Will Moran as its new eastern regional sales manager, further strengthening the company’s growing…
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Western North Carolina Launches Initiative To Expand Outdoor Access
On Aug. 25, a diverse coalition of community leaders, funders, outdoor advocates and government partners gathered at Wrong Way River…
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Kiplinger Highlights 10 Reasons To Retire in an RV
Motoring toward retirement and dreams of wide-open highways might be stoking your passion to hit the road, a recent report…
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KOA Congratulates Investorade on Oklahoma KOA Holiday Acquisition
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) congratulated Investorade, a Dallas-based real estate investment firm specializing in campgrounds, recreational vehicle and manufactured housing sectors,…
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Details on RVDA Con/Expo Speakers, Training +Plus Sessions Now Online
Details on speakers, education tracks and Vendor Training +Plus sessions for the 2025 RV Dealers Convention/Expo are now available online.…
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Altor Locks Expands Icon Product Line, Debuts at NATDA Trailer Show
Altor Locks, the Virginia manufacturer of coupler locks, announced The Icon Gooseneck Trailer Lock. The new model expands Altor’s flagship…
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Midwest Refinery Flooding Causes Jump at the Pump
The following was reported by the American Automobile Association (AAA). A recent refinery issue has caused a surge in gas…
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Coachmen RV Partners With Bourbon & Bonfire for Retreats
Coachmen RV, a division of Forest River Inc. and leader in Class A motorhomes, announced its partnership with Bourbon &…
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Lippert’s Furrion Adds Smart TV to Outdoor Living Lineup
Furrion, a subsidiary of Lippert Components Inc. and supplier of components for original equipment manufacturers in the recreation and transportation…
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Laif Hanson Joins RVTI’s 2025 Board of Directors
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s board of directors announced its newest member, Laif Hanson. He was approved on Monday, Aug.…
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US Consumer Confidence Dips in August
According to a report from The Associated Press, Americans’ view of the U.S. economy declined modestly in August as anxiety…
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Happy Labor Day!
In observance of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, RV PRO’s eNewsletter will take off Monday, Sept. 1 and will return…
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Meyer Distributing Announces New Partnership With Turtlebox
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with Turtlebox. The Turtlebox, one of the world’s loudest, most rugged outdoor portable speakers,…
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RVIA Board of Directors Election Begins Next Week
Next week, official reps from each member company will vote in the RV Industry Association (RVIA) board of directors election.…
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LiTime Showcases New Products at Overland Expo Mtn West
LiTime, a pioneer in new energy technology, showcased its latest lithium battery products featuring four core innovations at Overland Expo…
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Amazon Launches Elkhart Delivery Station
According to a report from The Elkhart Truth, Amazon on Wednesday announced the opening of its new 171,000-square-foot delivery station,…
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OHI Board of Directors Election Opens Sept. 1
OHI (Outdoor Hospitality Industry) announced that electronic voting for the 2025 OHI Board of Directors will open on Monday, Sept.…
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RVDA Announces Promotions Within Member Services Roles
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced several staff changes designed to strengthen member services and support the organization’s strategic priorities.…
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Dragonfly Energy Partners With Awaken RV
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced a new partnership with Awaken RV, a recently launched RV…
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Blue Ox Seeking Applicants for RVTI Level 3 Training
Blue Ox is now accepting applicants for the 2025 OxSmart Training event, scheduled for Oct. 6–8 in West Point, Nebraska.…
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Sobel University Details Winter Sales Trainings
To meet the growing demand for RV specific sales training, Sobel University has announced dates for its best-selling Comprehensive Sales…
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Auto Evolution: Japanese RV Is a Toyota ‘Bento Box’
The following is a report from Auto Evolution. There are a few powerhouse countries when it comes to RV and…
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SCA Roofs Launches New Website for Upfitters
SCA has launched a new U.S. website, sca-roofs.com, to give certified upfitters easier access to parts, inventory and product information. Key…
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Business Insider: Full-Time RVers Talk Ditching Home & Jobs for RV Lifestyle
The following is a report from Business Insider. When Victoria Childers and Lamont Landrum Jr. bought an old RV in…
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RV PRO Touts New Logo & Design Refresh
RV PRO has exciting news — albeit not as exciting as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s engagement. “Are You Ready…
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Blue Compass’ Ferrando Announces Death of COO
Blue Compass RV President and CEO Jon Ferrando announced in a LinkedIn post the passing of the company’s Chief Operating…
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RV Learning Center College Scholarship Awarded to Grant Brown
Grant Brown has been chosen to receive the Mike Molino RV Learning Center Scholarship for the academic year 2025-2026. Endowed through…
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Jayco Recaps 2025 Dealer Homecoming in Texas
Jayco held its 2025 Dealer Homecoming Event on Aug. 17-20 in Grapevine, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. The annual event…
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Upcoming Hearing To Address Deferred Maintenance in National Parks
The following is from the RV Industry Association’s News & Insights report. During Advocacy Day earlier this summer, RV leaders asked their…
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Prime Time RV Touts New Ambassador Partnership
James and Kestra Bronneke, the “Boundless Bronnekes,” have been named ambassadors for Prime Time RV by Forest River. This partnership…
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Dometic Camping Barbecue Earns PLUS X Award
In a great honor for one of Europe’s most popular camping barbecues, the Cadac Carri Chef 50 BBQ from Dometic…
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Video: Aliner’s Brett Randal on 40 Years of Business
StressLess Camping RV Podcast‘s recent episode visited with CEO Brett Randall from Aliner about its small trailers and included a…
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Lithia & Driveway Increases Share Repurchase Authorization
Lithia & Driveway announced an increase to its share repurchase authorization by its board of directors of $750 million, bringing…
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July RV Shipments Down 6.1% YOY
Results for the RV Industry Association’s July 2025 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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Forest River Announces Details for 16th Annual Product Expo
Forest River Inc. announced details for the 16th annual Forest River Product Expo, the company’s premier dealer event showcasing its…
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Canada Will Match US Tariff Exemptions Under USMCA Trade Pact
According to a report from The Associated Press, Canada is dropping many of its retaliatory tariffs to match U.S. tariff…
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Video: The Fit RV Interviews Winnebago President During Bike Ride
In a recent Winnebago blog post, the company shared a “Get To Know President Chris West” interview with James Adinaro…
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E-Bike Maker Tern Partners With Airstream on Bike Collection
Urban mobility specialist Tern announced that it has partnered with Airstream on two e-bikes in a special edition Airstream series.…
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Sol Systems, OIA Partner To Expand Clean Energy Access
Sol Systems announced a new partnership with Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) to expand access to clean energy solutions for the…
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Gerzeny’s RV World Founder Dies
Ruben B. Gerzeny, founder of Gerzeny’s RV World and Coach House, died Tuesday, Aug. 12. He was 90 years old.…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Chrysler is recalling certain 2026 Ram 3500,…
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European Union Trade Deal Announced
On Thursday, August 21, the United States and European Union announced a “Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and…
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Keystone Welcomes Nick Simeri to Montana Leadership Team
Keystone RV announced that Nick Simeri has joined the Montana and Montana High Country leadership team as assistant product manager.…
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Meyer Distributing Announces 2025 Q2 Sales Performance Award
Meyer Distributing announced its 2025 Second Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award. This award recognizes sales account managers who consistently exceed…
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All Good Equipment Co. Touts ‘Pint-Sized Luxury’ Teardrop Trailers
All Good Equipment Co., a family-owned small business based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is redefining what it means…
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Wingamm Announces Formal Tariff Policy
Wingamm, provider of luxury compact motorhomes in Europe and the USA, announced its formal tariff policy now that a trade…
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LKQ Corp. Appoints Auto Industry Leader as Chairman of the Board
LKQ Corporation, the parent company of Keystone Automotive and its NTP-STAG RV aftermarket distribution division, announced that John Mendel has…
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Aebi Schmidt Is ‘Building Momentum’ After Merging With Shyft Group
Aebi Schmidt Group, a specialty vehicles leader, reported operating results for the second quarter ended June 30. “The recent merger…
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Gas Prices Go Down, but How Low Will They Go?
The following was reported by the American Automobile Association (AAA). As gas prices keep falling this summer, the big question…
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Forest River Launches New ‘Lost Pines’ Trailer Line
Forest River Inc. has launched a high-end destination trailer, dubbed Lost Pines. The new destination trailers are inspired by the…
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7.4M Labor Day RVers Note Affordability as Top Travel Reason
RVing remains a top travel choice, with more than 7.4 million Americans planning an RV trip over Labor Day Weekend,…
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RV & Boat Storage as Revenue Streams Topic of RVDA Con/Expo Workshop
During a workshop at the upcoming RV Dealers Convention/Expo, dealers will have the opportunity to hear real-world examples from successful…
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Blue Compass Earns Top Ten Dealership Awards at Jayco Homecoming
Blue Compass RV was recognized with four prestigious Top Ten Dealership Sales Volume awards at the 2025 Jayco Dealer Homecoming…
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EPA Relaxes Rules On Diesel Exhaust Fluid Systems
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued updated voluntary guidance for model year 2026 and older diesel engines and…
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Lippert Mourns Death of Founder Lawrence ‘Larry’ Lippert
Lippert Components shared with great sadness the passing of its founder and patriarch, Lawrence “Larry” Lippert, on Aug. 19, according…
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Airxcel Announces Leadership Changes at Cleer Vision & Velarium
Airxcel, Inc. has announced a strategic reorganization of its leadership team for its brands Cleer Vision — comprised of three…
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Q2 RV Shipments Into Canada Decrease 14.7%
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reports that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the second quarter ending June 30…
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RVIA Standards Department Offers Training to OEM Members
The RV Industry Association’s Standards department, with its team of professional, full-time inspectors, promotes safety by monitoring adherence to the…
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Lippert President & CEO Recognized With RV/MH Hall of Fame Honor
Lippert Components Inc., a supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading original equipment manufacturers in…
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Overland Expo Releases 2025 Industry Report
Overland Expo, a leading event series for vehicle-based adventure travel, has released its 2025 Overland Industry Report — offering one…
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Upcoming RVTI Courses for September
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s technician training program is a hands-on, competency-based program designed by Institute staff and subject matter…
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StorageCafe Lists 2025’s Top RV Destinations
RV vacations are shifting into high gear — and demand for life on wheels shows no signs of pumping the…
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Big Beard Battery Unveils 24V Beast With Touch Screen Control
Big Beard Battery introduced the 24V Beast, its updated flagship 24‑volt, 300‑Ah battery, now enhanced with a built‑in touch screen…
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New Guided Trips Help Support National Parks
According to a report from AFAR, despite receiving a record number of visitors last year and funneling $55.6 billion in…
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Kahn Media Hosts AI Marketing Webinar This Week
Kahn Media, a full-service marketing agency specializing in the automotive, outdoor and luxury markets, has announced the next iteration of…
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Elkhart Chamber Receives Economic Briefing as RV Sector Adjusts
According to a report from 88.1 WVPE, Elkhart County has long been a bellwether for the broader U.S. economy. When…
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Outrig Expands RV & Boat Storage Portfolio
Outrig, formerly known as goHomePort, has expanded into Florida with the acquisition of Fortress RV & Boat Storage and Nar-Vista…
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2025 Class Inducted Into RV/MH Hall of Fame
The 2025 class of inductees from the RV and manufactured housing (MH) industries were honored at the RV/MH Hall of…
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Video: Go RVing Partners With The Players’ Tribune
Go RVing has partnered with The Players’ Tribune to reach a new audience of sports, football and travel enthusiasts. The…
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Dragonfly Energy Expands Partnership With Airstream
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., an industry leader in energy storage and battery technology and maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced…
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Eliminating Price Roadblocks Topic of RVDA Con/Expo Training
During a special workshop at the upcoming RV Dealers Convention/Expo in Las Vegas, Sean Gardner of Joe Verde Sales &…
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Airxcel Appoints New Director of Corporate Finance & CFO
Airxcel, Inc. announced two key appointments within its financial leadership team, effective Aug. 1. Sam Martin has been promoted to…
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