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Camping World’s CEO Lemonis To Retire
Camping World Holdings announced that Matthew Wagner, the company’s president, will succeed Marcus Lemonis as chief executive officer upon his…
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Jayco Holds Annual MASTERS RV Dealer Training
Jayco has concluded its MASTERS Dealer training, which took place the week of Dec. 1. Approximately 200 people from RV…
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Forest River Bolsters Park Model Sales Team
In a recent LinkedIn post, Forest River announced it has added John Soard to the Forest River Park Models team.…
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Layout Is Top Factor in RV Buying Decisions, Swedish Study Finds
According to a report from AboutCampBtoB.com, layout is the single most important factor for consumers when deciding on which leisure…
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Senators To Consider More Than Two Dozen Measures Affecting National Parks
According to a report from National Parks Traveler, measures to open areas of Capitol Reef National Park in Utah to…
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US Consumer Sentiment Higher in December, Inflation Expectations Improve
According to a report from Yahoo Finance, U.S. consumer sentiment improved slightly in December, even as Americans grappled with a…
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New Jersey Custom Coach Builder Expands Projects With Renogy
Ambulances, shuttle buses, Sprinter vans and overland rigs are rolling out of a small New Jersey shop as fully off-grid…
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Dragonfly Energy Expands Marine OEM Footprint
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., an industry leader in energy storage and maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced that World Cat,…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. is recalling certain…
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Ohio RV Supershow Set For Final Run in January
The following is a report from Cleveland.com. Cleveland, Ohio’s 48th annual Progressive RV Supershow is set for five days in…
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Camping World Q4 Dividend To Be Paid Dec. 29 to Stockholders of Record
Camping World Holdings announced that its board of directors declared a regular cash dividend of $0.125 per share on the…
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Renogy Launches Online Off-Grid Conference, Unveils ‘Lithium 2.0’ Offerings
The first Renogy Off Grid Conference for North America launched with an online livestream, leading with a brief overview of…
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Wingamm USA Touts Class B Models To Debut at Tampa SuperShow
Wingamm USA, the North American distributor for the iconic Italian motorhome manufacturer Wingamm Group, will unveil two new models, the Oasi 610 and Oasi…
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Roamly RV Insurance Now Available to Bolt Platform Agents
bolt, the insurtech with the world’s largest technology-enabled insurance exchange, announced a partnership with Roamly, a digital leader in specialty…
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Patrick, Camping World To Attend Raymond James TMT & Consumer Conference
Camping World Holdings announced that it will attend the 2025 Raymond James TMT and Consumer Conference in New York City.…
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Go RVing Concludes RV Tailgate Campaign at College Football Championship
Go RVing‘s “Ultimate RV Tailgate” campaign concluded Saturday, Dec. 6, at Lucas Oil Stadium, as the final experiential marketing pop-up…
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Airstream Unveils Special Edition Collab With Stetson & Four Sixes Ranch
Airstream has partnered with Stetson and Four Sixes Ranch (6666) to debut the Airstream Stetson + 6666 Special Edition Travel Trailer.…
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NTP-STAG Parent Company Exploring Potential Sale of Specialty Segment
LKQ Corporation, the parent company of Keystone Automotive and its NTP-STAG RV aftermarket distribution division, announced that it has commenced…
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Care Camps Foundation Presents Annual We Care Awards
At this year’s Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Convention in Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 17-20, Care Camps Foundation presented its annual…
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Winnebago Industries Again Named to ‘America’s Most Responsible Companies’
Winnebago Industries has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek for the fourth year in a row.…
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Champion Homes Appoints Dave McKinstray as EVP, CFO & Treasurer
Champion Homes Inc. announced that Dave McKinstray has been appointed executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, effective Jan.…
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Pre-Owned RV Segment Sees ‘Pricing Pressure’ in NPA’s December Report
Pricing pressure remains intense, particularly in the wholesale segment, as dealers rush to meet year-end financial goals, said National Powersports…
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Australian RV Manufacturer Zone RV Files for Voluntary Administration
According to a report from News.co.au, hundreds of Aussie workers are in limbo after a major RV manufacturer was plunged…
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Canada’s Pleasure-Way Earns 16th DSI Award
Pleasure-Way announced its 16th RV Dealers Association Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) Award — a milestone that reflects decades of craftsmanship,…
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THOR Industries Reports ‘Improving Market Share’ in Q1
THOR Industries announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 first quarter ended Oct. 31. “The quarter finished stronger than we…
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RV Women’s Alliance Charitable Foundation Launches Bill Stewart Scholarship
The RV Women’s Alliance Charitable Foundation (RVWACF) announced the launch of the Bill Stewart Scholarship, honoring a passionate RV industry…
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700Credit Reports Data Breach
700Credit, a provider of credit reporting and compliance solutions for the automotive, RV, powersports and marine industry, recently reported a…
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Dometic Hosts First-Ever Service & Aftermarket Product Showcase
Dometic announced it successfully concluded with its first-ever Service and Aftermarket (SAM) focused Product Showcase, held live from its Elkhart…
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RVIA, Minnesota Policymakers Meet on Upcoming PFAS Reporting Rules
The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s State Affairs Team recently traveled to Minnesota to meet with officials from the Minnesota Pollution…
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Camper Van Rental Company Announces Closure
Escape Campervans, provider of affordable, adventure-focused camper van rentals in North America, has officially ceased operations after nearly two decades…
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Trader Interactive Unveils New Core, Pro & Ultimate Packages
Trader Interactive has launched new Core, Pro and Ultimate dealer packages across RV Trader, Cycle Trader, Commercial Truck Trader and…
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Cairn Consulting’s Scott Bahr Returns to ‘RVing in New England’
The Weekly Facebook Live show RVing in New England, hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), was scheduled…
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Element Three Appoints New Director of Data Science & Analytics
Element Three, a marketing agency specializing in helping manufacturers and dealer-distributed brands, announced the hiring of Charlie May as director…
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Texas Hill Country Campground Joins KOA Family
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has welcomed Josh Garst and Alvah “Buck” and the Round Mountain/Johnson City KOA Journey to…
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Campers Inn RV Completes Lazydays Acquisition, Expands National Footprint
Campers Inn RV announced that on Nov. 26 it completed the acquisition of Lazydays RV and is now officially operating…
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RVIA Forecast Expects Market To Trend Upward in 2026
The Winter 2025 edition of RV RoadSigns, the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association (RVIA),…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Drop Again as Winter Nears
Black Book released its monthly commentary for December. “The values of used RVs sold at wholesale auctions dropped quite a…
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Alliance RV, Go RVing Partner To Showcase Paradigm at Big Ten Championship
Alliance RV announced it will be front and center at the Big Ten Football Championship Game in Indianapolis this weekend.…
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Octane Completes $219M RV & Marine Securitization
Octane Lending, the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, announced that it has closed a $219 million…
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Lippert To Host RV Owner Training in January
Lippert is set to host a one-day seminar that will allow RV owners to gain in-depth insights into the Lippert…
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Torklift ‘Turkey Challenge’ Collects $13K To Support Kent Food Bank
Torklift announced that its 13th annual Kent Turkey Challenge has officially wrapped up, and thanks to the tremendous generosity of…
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AEONrv Touts More Than 100 Vehicles Delivered
AEONrv announced it has delivered more than 100 all-season, electric-cabin RVs. The milestone signals a shift in what today’s travelers…
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2025 RVTAA & NRVIA Expo Concludes With Record Attendance
The 2025 RVTAA & NRVIA Expo wrapped up last week at the National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) campus in Athens,…
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Genesis Products Announces Strategic Leadership Changes
Genesis Products, a leading manufacturer of RV interior components, announced key leadership changes designed to strengthen its product strategy, expand…
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Bristol, Indiana-Based Robert Weed Corp. Closes After 59 Years
After nearly 60 years in business, Robert Weed Corporation in Bristol closed Tuesday, Nov. 25, a report from WSBT 22…
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Popular National Parks To Raise Fees for International Tourists
According to a report from The Associated Press, The National Park Service said last Tuesday it is going to start…
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Dragonfly Energy Introduces Battle Born Industrial-Grade Power Stations
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. announced its Battle Born Power Station Series, the company’s debut line of all-in-one portable power stations…
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Renogy Releases Winter RV Checklist, Commences Off-Grid Conference
Renogy recently released its “Complete Winter RV Checklist” as a practical guide designed to prepare RVs for winter exploration, covering…
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Tripadvisor Winter Travel Index Reports 45% Bookings Increase YOY
Tripadvisor recently released its annual Winter Travel Index revealing robust winter travel demand, with 60% of travelers planning trips and…
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Happy Thanksgiving From RV PRO
Ahead of the upcoming holiday, the RV PRO team wishes you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by gratitude for…
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Dragonfly Energy To Supply Werner Enterprises With Power Systems
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. announced that Werner Enterprises, one of the largest transportation and logistics companies in North America, has…
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Newmar Corp. Wins Multiple Industry Awards
Newmar Corp., manufacturer of luxury motorhomes, announced multiple prestigious industry awards, reinforcing its position as a leader in innovation, craftsmanship…
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Pop-Up Campers Draw a ‘Modern Cult Following’
The following is a report from Islands.com. Pop-up campers have been around for decades, but they’ve developed a modern cult…
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Campspot Names the ‘Together-Trip’ as 2026’s Defining Travel Trend
As the nation looks ahead to a new year, a new report from leading outdoor marketplace Campspot reveals a shift…
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National Park Foundation Returns as Charity Partner for Subaru Campaign
The National Park Foundation is participating as a national charity partner beneficiary for the 13th consecutive year in the Subaru…
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Leadership Conference Workshop To Cover the Advantage of Hospitality
As expectations rise and customer interactions become more complex, industries across the board are recognizing that hospitality is no longer…
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Tune Outdoor To Host Dealer Summit in December
Tune Outdoor will host a Dealer Summit on Dec. 8-9. Nine dealers from across the United States, along with Overland…
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Hookhub Touts Mobile App, Platform Integration & Investor Momentum
Hookhub, a peer-to-peer marketplace connecting RV travelers with private landowners, announced significant growth milestones including the launch of its mobile…
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Power Queen Debuts LiFePO4 Battery Line
Power Queen, a global LiFePO4 battery brand, announced the launch of its latest high-performance lithium battery line. Designed for RV…
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Inventor Develops Device for Adapting 3-Inch Receiver Hitch
An InventHelp inventor has developed a device for adapting a three-inch receiver hitch. “I thought there could be an improved…
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Canadian RV Wholesale Shipments See Improvement in Q3
The Canadian RV Association (CRVA) reports that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the third quarter ending Sept. 30 totaled…
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Consumer Confidence Drops as Americans Grow Wary of High Costs, Job Gains
The following is a report from the Associated Press. U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November…
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October RV Shipments Down 1.2% YOY
Results for the RV Industry Association’s October 2025 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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Forest River To Expand Customer Call Center
Forest River Inc. announced the next milestone in its effort to improve the customer and owner experience with its expansion…
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Donati Family, Nexus RV Pledge $20K Match To Support YWCA Safe Haven
YWCA North Central Indiana (YWCANCIN) announced a $20,000 year-end matching gift from the Claude and Lisa Donati family and their…
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Habitat for Humanity Elkhart Celebrates Two Home Closings in One Week
According to a report from The Elkhart Truth, Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County celebrated two home closings this week…
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Battle Born Expands Product Line
Battle Born, manufactured by Dragonfly Energy, is introducing the next wave of its power solutions lineup, featuring all-new inverter/chargers, smaller-capacity LiFePO4…
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RVDA, KPA To Hold Year-End Regulatory Wrap-Up Webinar
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and KPA will co-host a Year-End Regulatory Wrap-Up webinar on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 2:00…
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RV Learning Center Establishes Legacy Fund To Honor Chuck Boyd
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center announced it has created a Legacy Fund in memory of longtime RVDA Dealer Services…
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Overland Expo SoCal 2026 To Debut New Outdoor Lifestyle Pavilion
Overland Expo is expanding its SoCal event in 2026 with the launch of the Outdoor Lifestyle Pavilion. The new pavilion…
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Mitchell Group Adds New Fashion-Forward Options to Collection
The Mitchell Group, a major converter of coated fabrics to upholstery markets around the world, has introduced new colorways for…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Grand Design RV is recalling certain 2022-2023…
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PRVCA Presents 2025 Education Award During Annual Meeting
Wilkins Recreational Vehicles is the 2025 Gary Bunzer Education Award recipient announced by the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association…
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Camping World at Stephens Conference: Strategic Outlook & Challenges
The following is a report from Investing.com. On Wednesday, Nov. 19, Camping World Holdings Inc. presented a strategic overview at…
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New Products Reach Peak Sales a Year Late, Study Shows
Marketing agency Element Three and digital marketplace leader Trader Interactive have released “Beyond the Reveal: Rethinking Product Launches for Faster…
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EPA Proposes New Exemptions From PFAS Reporting
On Monday, Nov. 10, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule to improve the utility and reduce…
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Registration Open for RVTI, Truma’s December Advanced Training Session
Registration is open for the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and Truma’s Monday, Dec. 15 course: covering the Truma AquaGo on-demand…
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Unique Camping + Marine Unveils Stick Pack Product Line
Unique Camping + Marine, a leader in RV and marine tank treatment solutions, announced the launch of its new Stick…
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TechnoRV Signs New Sponsorship With All-Inclusive Motorhome Club
TechnoRV announced it is sponsoring and supporting the All-Inclusive Motorhome Club (AIM) through 2026. TechnoRV said it encourages customers who…
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KOA Returns as Primary Partner for NASCAR’s JR Motorsports
JR Motorsports announced that Kampgrounds of America, Inc., the world’s largest system of privately held campgrounds, will return to the…
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Few Fluctuations at the Pump Ahead of Thanksgiving
The following was reported by the American Automobile Association (AAA). As drivers prepare to hit the road for Thanksgiving in…
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KOA Awards 2026 Campgrounds of the Year
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) presented several awards to member campgrounds during its annual Convention & Expo, recently held in Raleigh,…
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US Trade Deficit Drops 24% in August as Trump’s Tariffs Reduce Imports
The following is a report from the Associated Press. The U.S. trade deficit fell by nearly 24% in August as…
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GE Appliances Moves China Production to Kentucky, Bolsters US Ties
The following is a report from the Associated Press. GE Appliances on Thursday touted wide-ranging ripple effects from shifting production…
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Patrick Industries Increases Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
Patrick Industries announced that on Nov. 19, its board of directors approved an increase in the amount of its quarterly…
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AI Strategist Mitch Mitchem To Keynote RVIA Leadership Conference
At the 2026 RV Industry Association Leadership Conference, attendees will gain valuable insight into that challenge from Mitch Mitchem, who…
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Judge Issues Injunction Against Clean Truck Partnership Agreement
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) reported a federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction at the end of October…
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RVIA Board Delays GMI Enforcement Date
During last week’s RV Industry Association (RVIA) Board of Directors Meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve the Standards Steering…
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RVIA Webinar Today: RV Industry Trade Update
On Thursday, Nov. 20, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) will host a one-hour, members-only webinar featuring timely and crucial updates…
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RV Executive Today: Outgoing Chair Larry Troutt III’s Final Thoughts
The following commentary from outgoing chair Larry Trout III was published in the most recent issue of the RV Dealers…
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RVIA Opens Registration for Dec. 10 Annual Meeting
Registration is open for the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) 2025 Annual Meeting. This virtual event is taking place at 4 p.m.,…
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Texas Organizations Partner To Strengthen $55.8B Outdoor Economy
The Texas Outdoor Recreation Alliance (TxORA) and the Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) announced a partnership aimed at advancing…
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Maine Campground Touts ‘Operational Uplift’ With RMS System
Family-owned Maine campground Acres of Wildlife has revealed a major operational uplift since switching to RMS, saving over 32 staff hours each week,…
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Jayco Joins Polaris’ RZR Racing Team in Glamis Sand Dunes
The Jayco Family of Companies joined Polaris and their RZR Factory Racing Team for 2025 Camp RZR in the desert,…
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Mammoth Overland Unveils ‘SKL’ Rooftop Camper
Washington’s Mammoth Overland, a subsidiary of Vashon Aircraft, revealed the production of its rugged rooftop camper SKL (i.e. Skull). SKL…
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Grote Industries’ FMCSA Waiver Renewed To Reduce Rear-End Collisions
The Grote Auxiliary Strobe and Stop Lamp, a brake-activated, pulsating warning light designed to reduce rear-end collisions, has earned a…
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Forest River Acquires Elkhart’s Premier Fiberglass
Forest River has completed the acquisition of Premier Fiberglass Company, Inc., an Elkhart, Indiana-based manufacturer of composite components primarily for…
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Massachusetts’ Normandy Farms Topic of ‘RVing in New England’
Weekly Facebook Live show “RVing in New England,” hosted by Bob Zagami and John DiPietro of the New England RV…
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RVIA: Trump Unveils New Trade Frameworks & Strengthens South Korea Deal
On Nov. 13, the United States announced frameworks for agreements on reciprocal trade with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala, as well as…
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Airxcel Appoints New Vice President of Sourcing
Airxcel, a leading provider of essential RV products, announced the appointment of Chris Greer as vice president of sourcing, effective…
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