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RVWA Highlights Industry Trailblazers for Annual Awards
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) has announced the finalists for its prestigious annual awards, pulling from a pool of 50-plus…
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Consumer Sentiment Hits 5-Month Low, Yahoo Finance Reports
The following is an excerpt from a Yahoo Finance report. Consumer sentiment fell in October as frustration over the higher…
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RVIA: Nebraska RV Franchise Law Is Now in Effect
On Thursday, Oct. 1, Nebraska’s new RV franchise law took effect. Earlier this year, the Nebraska Legislature passed the law…
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Genesis Products President & CEO Named to ‘Wood Industry Market Leaders’ List
In a recent LinkedIn post, Genesis Products announced that its President & CEO Jonathan Wenger has been named one of…
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OHI Announces Newly Elected to Board of Directors
OHI announced the five elected members to its board of directors following the organization’s 2026 board election. This year’s election…
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AAA: Fuel Prices See Record Highs for Autumn
Gas prices remain the highest they’ve ever been for this time of year, AAA reported Thursday. Even though the national…
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Fed Warns Another Rate Hike Likely Coming This Year
The following was reported by the Associated Press. Most Federal Reserve officials expect that another interest rate increase will likely…
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NPS Spotlights Lithium-Ion Battery Fires During Fire Prevention Week
Lithium-ion batteries have started fires in national parks, the National Park Service said in a recent Fire Prevention Week article.…
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Octane, Leading Institutional Investors Close $1.4B Deal
Octane (Octane Lending, Inc.) announced that it has executed a $1.4 billion forward-flow facility, marking the company’s largest forward-flow transaction…
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RVIA Announces New Member Portal Coming Soon
Later this month, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) will launch an upgraded member portal designed to streamline your online experience…
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Register For RVTI & Truma’s Product Training Courses
Truma and the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) are continuing their training partnership through 2026, offering free product instruction directly on…
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Dexter To Hold ‘Pink Out’ for Breast Cancer Awareness
On its LinkedIn, Dexter announced the return of its “Pink Out” campaign. “Wear your pink on Wednesday, Oct. 28, as…
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The Dyrt Names Best Places for the ‘PB & Jelly’ of the Great Outdoors
According to The Dyrt’s 2026 Camping Report Presented by Toyota Trucks, camping and hiking are the third and fourth most…
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Pebble Debuts 2027 EV Model at ‘Camp Pebble’ Event in California
This week, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the rugged San Mateo mountains, Pebble turned a central California camp resort…
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RVWA Unveils ‘Champion of Women’ Finalists for Annual Awards
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) has announced the finalists for its prestigious annual awards, pulling from a pool of 50-plus…
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OHI Announces Jessica Turner as Featured Speaker for OHCE 2026
OHI announced Jessica Turner, current president of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), as a featured speaker at the 2026 Outdoor…
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Safe-Guard Canada Expands, Adding Dedicated Stellantis Canada Field Team
Safe-Guard Canada, a leading protection products platform for the automotive, marine and powersports industries, announced the expansion of its partnership…
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Meyer Announces New Minnesota Crossdock
Meyer Logistics Inc., a leader in specialty products logistics and shipping, announced the opening of its new crossdock facility in…
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‘RVing in New England’ Kicks Off New Season
The Weekly Facebook Live show RVing in New England, hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), was scheduled…
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Fun Town RV Names New Chief Finance & Sales Officer
As Fun Town RV continues to grow, it remains focused on building a stronger, more consistent, customer-focused organization, Fun Town…
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REDARC Launches REDWorks Power Panels
REDARC Electronics announced the official launch of REDWorks Power Panels, a range of compact, prewired systems designed to take the…
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RVIA Offers Dealership Resources on Grounding Monitor Interrupters
Starting with Model Year 2028 (available in 2027), new RVs will have grounding monitor interrupters (GMIs). Regardless of where an…
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RV Overnights Celebrates Three Years of Growth
RV Overnights, a founder-owned membership platform connecting RVers with small-business hosts for unique overnight stays, is marking its third anniversary…
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Pebble Partners With Jackery on Solar Package
Jackery, a global leader in essential home backup, announced a partnership with Pebble, the California-based company behind the all-electric Pebble…
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Meyer Distributing Announces Partnership With FLEX
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with FLEX, adding their line of professional-grade cordless power tools, accessories and storage solutions…
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Inside Indiana Business: THOR Expresses Concerns Over Proposed Patrick-LCI Merger
The following is an excerpt of an article from Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick. Elkhart-based THOR Industries Inc. is…
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Video: Huntington Bank Talks Q3, Economic Numbers & More
Each week, Huntington Bank‘s chief investment office shares “The Three Things We Learned This Week” — their perspective on three…
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Champion Homes To Acquire Timberline Homes
Champion Homes Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Timberline Homes Inc.,…
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Pre-Owned RV Market Still Strong Heading Into Fall, NPA Says
The fall cooldown is in full swing, and wholesale prices are settling below the seasonal average as expected, National Powersport…
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RVWA Highlights Emerging Leaders for Annual Awards
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) has announced the finalists for its prestigious annual awards, pulling from an impressive pool of…
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DexKo Global Appoints New President of Dexter
DexKo Global announced that Lee Sneed has been appointed president of Dexter, effective Oct. 1. Sneed previously served as Dexter’s…
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Terex RV Brands Display 30 Units During Dealer Open House
Terex’s Recreational Vehicles Segment hosted its annual Dealer Open House Monday, Sept. 28 to Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the Renegade…
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General Coach Canada Acquires Assets of Prolite RV
General Coach Canada announced the asset acquisition of the Prolite RV brand, a well-established Canadian manufacturer of ultralight travel trailers,…
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Choice Hotels To Acquire Harvest Hosts
Choice Hotels International announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Harvest Hosts, a community-oriented RV travel membership company,…
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US Added Only 29K Jobs in September; Unemployment Ticks Up
According to a report from The Associated Press, U.S. employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked…
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Firefly Integrations Announces Final 2026 Training Academy Dates
Firefly Integrations has released the final schedule for its 2026 Firefly Training Academy, bringing hands-on technical sessions directly to RV…
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WFCO Secures Judgment & Permanent Injunction in Patent Infringement Case
WFCO Technologies has secured a federal court judgment in its patent infringement and false advertising case against Kunshan Jinhui New…
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7 Years of RV Travel Inspired New Children’s Book Series
After spending seven years traveling across America by RV with his wife, Cathy, and their dogs, author Jeff Evans learned…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Forest River is recalling certain 2026-2027…
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Winnebago Names New General Manager of Towables
Winnebago announced the promotion of Adam Gudger to general manager of the Winnebago-branded towables division. In his new role, Gudger…
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Storyteller Overland Introduces GEAR MODE
For some, life comes with equipment attached: a dirt bike, a set of skis, surfboards, a full toolkit, a stack…
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Care Camps Foundation Partners With Mattel Children’s Foundation
Care Camps Foundation announced a special partnership with the Mattel Children’s Foundation through its Play It Forward philanthropic initiative in…
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Encore RV To Attend Overland Expo East With Bumgarner Camping Center
Encore RV is heading to Overland Expo East, Oct. 23-25 at the Oak Ridge Estate in Arrington, Virginia, bringing three…
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Dometic Partners With RVTI To Deliver Service Tech Training
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and Dometic have partnered to host training sessions at RVTI’s facility, where Dometic will instruct…
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Remote Vans Ranked No. 2 on 2026 RedHawk50
Remote Vans announced that Remote Vans has been ranked No. 2 on the 2026 RedHawk50, marking its second consecutive year…
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RV Designer Unveils New Exterior Lighting Planogram
Retail science is clear — in stores, consumers respond to clean lines, symmetry and effective use of color. In the…
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Go RVing Highlights ‘BOO-m’ in Halloween Participation
Go RVing tracks and reports on emerging travel and consumer behavior trends in RV Industry Association newsletters, providing actionable opportunities…
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Brunswick Corp. Announces Senior Leadership Appointments
Following the recently announced CEO and board chair transitions, effective Jan. 1, 2027, Brunswick Corporation, a leading marine technology company,…
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Nor’easter Doesn’t Dampen Spirits at NJCOA’s Fall Tour & Annual Meeting
Rain, flooding and a weekend nor’easter couldn’t wash out the enthusiasm of New Jersey’s campground industry. More than 70 campground…
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Patrick Industries Showcases New Printing Solution at Media Event
The future of possibility in RV interior design, customization and production might be one that needs only minutes to complete…
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Dec-o-Art Donates $16K-Plus To Care Camps Foundation
Dec-O-Art is continuing its support of Care Camps Foundation through a co-branded decal program that helps fund healing camp experiences…
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US & China Extend Current Pause on Section 301 Tariffs
On Sept. 27, the United States and China announced a two-month extension of their trade truce, extending the current pause…
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First-Timers & Regulars Attend 2026 Open House, Supplier Showcase
The following was reported in The Elkhart Truth. RV companies and suppliers came from all across the country this week…
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Forest River XLR Toy Haulers Marks 15K Retail Unit Sales
Forest River Inc. announced that XLR Toy Haulers has surpassed 15,000 cumulative retail unit sales, marking an important milestone for…
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Dometic Introduces 400 Series RV Toilet Platform
Dometic has introduced the 400 Series Toilet lineup, a new RV sanitation platform designed to make floorplan specification, replacement and…
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Care Camps Foundation’s Jenna Berneck Shares Letter on ‘New Chapter’
Care Camps Foundation is welcoming a new chapter with the organization’s now-Executive Director Jenna Berneck officially stepping into her new…
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Renogy: What Changes at Inspection as RVIA Electrical Enforcement Takes Effect
The following was shared by Renogy to inform RV dealers of what actually takes place at inspection, and the specific…
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RV Community Supports Anti-Bullying Campaign Benefitting Prevention Center
Out & About TV, in conjunction with Uncle Josh and with the support of Bish’s RV, is launching a special…
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Upcoming RVDA Con/Expo Discussion Will Target F&I Strategies
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) will host a presentation and interactive discussion to help RV dealers create more meaningful F&I…
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ORR Applauds Virginia for Appointing Full-Time Director of Outdoor Recreation
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) celebrated with Governor Abigail Spanberger as she appointed Virginia’s first full-time director of outdoor recreation,…
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Slime Introduces Real-Time Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Slime, a worldwide leader in tire repair technology, announced the introduction of its new Slime Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Drive…
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Lilly Endowment Awards $3.75M Matching Grant to Community Foundation of Elkhart County
The Community Foundation of Elkhart County has received a $3.75 million matching grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through the ninth…
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RVDA Con/Expo Session To Spotlight Consumer Buying Trends
An education session at the upcoming RV Dealers Convention/Expo in Las Vegas will deliver a data-backed roadmap to help forward-thinking…
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Renogy Debuts Charge Controllers Certified to New RVIA Standards
Four weeks after mandatory enforcement of new RV Industry Association (RVIA) standards for electrical components began, Renogy brought its power…
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Dream Haven RV Launches Gladiator Familia
Dream Haven RV announced the arrival of the Gladiator Familia, a family RV already established in the Australian market that…
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ORR’s Jessica Turner Named New President, CEO of Conservation Partnership
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced that Jessica Turner will be concluding her tenure as president on Nov. 6 to lead…
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Columbus, River Ranch & Puma Introduce RoadTech Connect
Forest River’s Columbus, River Ranch and PUMA brands are introducing RoadTech Connect, a platform designed to give owners more insight…
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First Roamer X Off-Road Trailers Land at ROA Off-Road
The first production units of the Roamer X have landed, and ROA Off-Road will begin delivering them to owners in…
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Open House Continues With RVWA Breakfast, Allliance State of the Union
The second day of Open House 2026 in Elkhart, Indiana, started early for a group of over 150 who gathered…
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RVIA Spotlights RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Daryll Milnikel
The following is a News & Insights profile from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). As president of the RV/MH Hall…
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Americans’ View of the Economy Hits Lowest Level Since 2014, Conference Board Survey Says
According to a report from The Associated Press, Americans’ confidence in the economy sank to the lowest level in more…
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NATDA Trailer Show Earns Trade Show Executive Award
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) announced that the NATDA Trailer Show took home top honors at the Trade…
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Topargee Appoints RV Lifestyle Advocates as US Representatives
Topargee, an Australian manufacturer of water tank monitoring solutions for RV, caravan and marine applications, has appointed Rose and Glynn…
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Coachmen RV Introduces European-Inspired Hybrid Motorhome
Coachmen RV, a division of Forest River, announced the debut of Origin, a new hybrid motorhome. Origin takes the success…
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Aven & Forest River Introduce Co-Branded HELOC
Aven and Forest River Inc. introduced the industry’s first co-branded home equity line of credit, along with two additional co-branded…
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Open House 2026 Now Underway
Open House 2026 kicked off with blue skies and chilly morning temps as dealers made their way to THOR Industries,…
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Forest River Park Models Debuts New 2027 Floorplans
Forest River Park Models is introducing two new floorplans for 2027 that bring a fresh perspective to the park model…
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RVDA Con/Expo To Spotlight Dealer Pricing, FTC Guidance
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is increasing its focus on dealership pricing and advertising practices, including how dealers advertise vehicle…
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Thor Motor Coach To Highlight Class A Models at Open House
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is looking forward to highlighting 2027 motorhomes at this year’s THOR Industries Open House Show, running…
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Patrick Industries Launches Printing Technology for RV Industry
Patrick Industries Inc. announced its latest industry-leading solution for the RV industry: Patrick Printing Solutions (PPS). Featuring direct-to-panel printing technology,…
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InterMotive Vehicle Controls Distributor Names National Sales Manager
LGS Group, the master distributor for InterMotive Vehicle Controls, announced that Dakota Elswick has joined the company as a national…
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Campers Inn RV Launches ‘Right by You’ Promise
Campers Inn RV announced “Right by you,” a promise that defines how the company treats every customer, team member and…
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Brown & Brown Taps New Managing Director of Employee Benefits
Brown & Brown announced the appointment of Erik Templin as executive managing director, employee benefits, North America, within the company’s…
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Winnebago Industries Names New VP of Aftermarket & Customer Experience
Winnebago Industries announced the appointment of Simone Silva as vice president, aftermarket and enterprise customer experience, effective Oct. 15. In…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Winnebago Industries is recalling certain 2027…
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RVIA: August RV Shipments Down 16.4% YOY
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s August 2026 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Chinook RV Introduces Straightforward Pricing Model
Chinook RV is taking a new approach to how motorhomes are priced and shopped, introducing Straightforward Pricing and a new…
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Thor Motor Coach Bringing Updated Class Bs to Open House
Thor Motor Coach is set to showcase its latest 2027 Class B models at this year’s THOR Industries Open House…
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Airstream Restores Dealership Presence in Arkansas
Airstream of Arkansas, Airstream’s newest exclusive dealership, located in Conway, Arkansas, is now open. Operated by Moix RV, this expansion…
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RVTI To Host Tours During Open House Week
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is offering tours of its facility during the Elkhart RV Dealer Open House next week…
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ORR Awards Rural Grants in 10 States for Outdoor Access & Community Health
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced the first recipients of its two new Rural Outdoor Recreation and Health Grant Programs,…
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National Powersport Auctions Touts Exhibit at Upcoming Open House
National Powersport Auctions (NPA), a world leader in powersports remarketing since 1990 and a growing force in the wholesale pre-owned…
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Newmar Debuts 35th Anniversary Edition Dutch Star
Newmar announced that its highly anticipated 35th Anniversary Edition Dutch Star is now available for retail order through authorized Newmar…
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RVIA, ORR Submit Comments on Forest Service Travel Management Rulemaking
On Sept. 22, the RV Industry Association (RVIA), in concert with the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), submitted formal comments to…
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Vanair Manufacturing Intros RV OEM Solutions Program
Vanair Manufacturing, a Lincoln Electric Company, is introducing an RV OEM Solutions Program built around its EPEQ Electrified Power Equipment…
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Encore RV To Host Open House Event at New Production Facility
Encore RV will host its 2026 Open House from Monday, Sept. 28 through Thursday, Oct. 1 at the company’s new…
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Battery Tender Announces Retail Partnership With Overton’s
Battery Tender by Deltran, a leading brand in battery charging and portable power accessories, announced a retail partnership with Overton’s,…
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Forest River Forms New Financial Services Subsidiary
Forest River announced the formation of Forest River Financial Services, a new corporate subsidiary designed to provide its dealer network…
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Formula 1 Renews Partnership With LIQUI MOLY in Multiyear Deal
Formula 1 has announced a multiyear renewal of its partnership with German lubricant and additive manufacturer LIQUI MOLY, extending the…
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RV Learning Center Launches New Online Learning Platform
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has launched RV Learning Center ONLINE, a new online learning platform designed to make…
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