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Airstream Club International Wraps Up Record-Breaking Rally
The 67th Annual Airstream Club International Rally embodied the word community, the organization said. Hosted in Sedalia, Missouri, the rally…
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CX3 ‘Squaredrop’ Camper Unfurls Into Off-Grid Micro-Condo
The following is a report from New Atlas. Earlier this year, South Africa’s Berg Off-Road introduced the CX6, an impressive…
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Retaining Talent, Maintaining Safety Culture Topic of RVDA Expo Workshop
Research shows that RV dealerships that invest in maintaining a strong culture of safety reap the rewards in the form…
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Brown & Brown Again Certified by ‘Great Place To Work’
J. Powell Brown, president and chief executive officer, and Julie Turpin, chief people officer, announced that Brown & Brown and…
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Iosso Unveils New Premium Seam Sealer
Iosso recently announced its new Premium Seam Sealer, a revised formula that includes a UV inhibitor to protect thread from…
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Encore RV Reveals Custom ‘Fighter Pilot’ Trailer
Encore RV recently debuted a unique, custom-built adventure trailer at the Elkhart Open House. Based on its popular RŎG 12RK…
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NTP-STAG Parent Company Reports on Q3
LKQ Corporation, the parent Keystone Automotive and its NTP-STAG RV aftermarket distribution division, reported third quarter 2024 financial results. “Our…
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The Shyft Group Reports Q3 Financials
The Shyft Group, a North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly and upfit for the commercial, retail and service…
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Jackery Unveils Solar Generator 5000 Plus
Jackery, a global supplier of solar generators and green off-grid energy solutions, launched its Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus. Powerful, portable…
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Airxcel Touts Exterior Solutions at Last Week’s Showcase
Airxcel’s 2024 OEM New Product Showcase featured a suite of products to care for the specific needs of RV exteriors.…
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New Go RVing Ad ‘Making Waves’ on FOX and Friends
Go RVing is “making waves” with a new social ad and a segment on FOX and Friends, showcasing how RVs…
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Winnebago Reports Decreased Q4 & FY2024 Revenues
Winnebago Industries reported financial results for the company’s fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2024. Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Summary…
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Dometic’s Q3 Impacted by ‘Weakened Market Conditions’
Dometic reported financial results for its third quarter. Note one Swedish Krona (SEK) is equivalent to $0.094. Key findings from…
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RVDA Con/Expo Workshop To Help Dealers Navigate Market Trends
By understanding current trends and dynamics, dealers can strategically position their business to capture market share and generate more leads.…
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Strong Sales Reported at UK Motorhome & Caravan Show
The UK’s largest annual motorhome, camper van and caravan showcase, the Motorhome & Caravan Show, held at the National Exhibition…
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Nostalgia Is a National Mood, Campspot Finds
In a year dominated by election headlines and digital saturation, Americans are looking for a different kind of escape: a…
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Airxcel Highlights Class B Products at 2024 Showcase
Building on the increasing popularity of Class B vans and smaller RVs, Airxcel featured products from its brands that are…
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‘RVing in New England’ Closes Out the Camping 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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StorageDefender Launches RV & Boat Smart Solutions
StorageDefender, provider of smart monitoring technology services for the self-storage market, announced the introduction of its RVDefender and MarineDefender, a…
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RV Care Network Partners With Bontrager Outdoors
The RV Care Network, Canada’s largest network of independent RV dealers, announced a new strategic partnership with Bontrager Outdoors, a…
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REDARC Launches New Overlanding Power Solutions
REDARC announced the launch of its Overlanding Power Solutions — three kits aimed at simplifying vehicle power management for adventurers.…
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OHI Announces 2024 Awards of Excellence Finalists
OHI (Outdoor Hospitality Industry) announced the finalists for the 2024 Awards of Excellence, recognizing the “best of the best” in the…
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RVIA Webinar To Address California Lemon Law Changes
Join the RV Industry Association (RVIA) on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. ET for a critical webinar on the recent changes to…
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Go RVing Trends Report: Smart Tech Increasing in RV Sector
The following was included in the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s News & Insights report. Go RVing’s Monthly Trends Report spotlighted…
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Vixen Composites Showcases FRPs, Front Cap at Airxcel Showcase
Vixen Composites, an Airxcel brand, showed new FRP product offerings and a new front cap at the recent Airxcel 2024…
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Jayco Training Qualifies for Level 3 RVTI Certification
The Jayco Family of Companies has announced that the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) has now qualified training provided by the…
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Timbren Touts $1.3M Investment in Advanced Equipment
Timbren Industries has invested more than $1.3 million in advanced equipment and machinery to ensure continued excellence in manufacturing and product…
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ELS Financials Show MH Rental Income Up 6.2%
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. announced results for the quarter and nine months ended Sept. 30. All per share results are…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Jayco is recalling certain 2025 Jay Feather Air…
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NTP-STAG Expo 2025 Spotlights Education, Entertainment in Colorado
RV products distributor NTP-STAG announced the key highlights for the 2025 Expo to be held in the Denver, Colorado, area…
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RV Trader Recognized by RVWA ‘Champion of Women’ Award
RV Trader, a leading online marketplace connecting RV enthusiasts with the industry, has been recognized for its dedication to fostering…
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REV Group Completes Sale of Transit Bus Business
REV Group, a manufacturer of specialty vehicle brands, announced plans earlier this year to exit the bus manufacturing business. It…
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Pennsylvania Dealership Closes After 60 Years in Business
The following is a report from The Times-Tribune of Scranton, Pennsylvania. A business born in a backyard that provided temporary…
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NRVTA Names New Admissions Coordinator
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced the addition of Julia Lucas as the new admissions coordinator. Lucas, a resident…
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RVDA Expo Workshop: Showroom Tech Tips for Purchasing Power
With data at the tips of their fingers and the technology to find it, consumers are savvier than ever when…
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Bontrager Outdoors Taps Truma Combi on Select 2025 Models
Bontrager Outdoors said it is furthering its commitment to comfort, convenience and efficiency by making the Truma Combi eco RV…
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Maxxair Debuts New Products at 2024 Airxcel Showcase
At the Airxcel 2024 OEM New Product Showcase held last week in Elkhart, Indiana, Maxxair introduced several innovative products. These…
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Awards Event Closes Out RVWA Educational Symposium
Capping off two days of education and networking, on Thursday, Oct. 17, the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) Awards were presented…
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General RV Center Expands Florida Footprint
With an eye toward sustainable growth and the long-term health of the RV industry, General RV Center has increased its…
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KZ RV Earns Recognition in Dealer Satisfaction Index Survey
KZ RV announced that its entire lineup — including the Connect, Connect SE, Connect Mini, Durango, Durango Gold, Venom, Sportsmen,…
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Cruiser RV Honored With 2024 DSI Award
Cruiser RV has been recognized by the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) as a Top Manufacturer in Dealer Satisfaction for 2024.…
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Higginbotham Returns as RVDA Con/Expo Bronze Partner
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that finance and insurance provider Higginbotham will be a bronze partner for the 2024 RV…
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Renogy Products Partners With MDC USA
Renogy, a renewable energy off-grid solutions provider, announced its partnership with MDC USA. MDC’s XT19HRT Off-Grid Extreme Edition overlanding travel…
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PleasureLand RV Donates Trailer to Local Sheriff’s Department
The following is a report from the St. Cloud Times. The St. Cloud PleasureLand RV team unveiled a new trailer…
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ARC Awards $68.2M to Appalachia’s Coal-Impacted Communities
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $68.2 million to 65 projects through its Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic…
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Minnesota & North Dakota Sign Confluence Accords
Outdoor recreation leaders from Minnesota and North Dakota committed to advance the principles contained in the Outdoor Recreation Industry Confluence…
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Airxcel Launches Two New Brands at 2024 Showcase
Airxcel announced the launch of two new brands at their 11th Annual OEM New Product Showcase, held Oct. 16-17 in…
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Ron Hoover, RV Tech Connect Partner To Aid Florida Hurricane Recovery
In response to the devastation caused by multiple hurricanes and tropical storms that have swept through Florida, Ron Hoover RV,…
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RVWA Third Annual Education Symposium Launches With ‘Joy’
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) launched its highly anticipated third annual Educational Symposium with an inspiring keynote and acclaimed speaker,…
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Canada’s Pleasure-Way Celebrates Production of 20,000th Van
Pleasure-Way Industries, Canadian manufacturer of Class B motorhomes, announced a milestone in its company history — in early July, Pleasure-Way…
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OHI Announces Newly Elected Board Members
The Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI)’s 2024 OHI board of directors election officially closed Monday, Oct 7, and OHI announced the…
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RVDA & PartnerShip Renew Endorsed Provider Agreement
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) announced the extension of its agreement with PartnerShip, the association’s endorsed shipping partner, to…
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Aqua-Hot Debuts New Products at Airxcel Showcase
Aqua-Hot, an Airxcel brand, debuted two new product offerings at this year’s Airxcel New Product Showcase, Oct. 16-17 in Elkhart,…
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Toy Storage Nation To Hold December Workshop
Toy Storage Nation (TSN) announced a TSN Executive Workshop to be held Dec. 6 in Phoenix. The one-day immersive workshop…
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OIA: Outdoor Market Trails GDP Growth Despite Sales Uptick
The following is a report from the Outdoor Industry Association. The outdoor market continues to face challenges, underperforming compared to…
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RVIA Opens Registration for Annual Meeting
Registration is open for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s 2024 Annual Meeting. This virtual event is taking place on Thursday, December…
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KOA Report Urges Accessibility to ‘Strengthen Business, Create Sustainability’
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) released its Accessibility report as a part of the annual Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report series.…
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Ashley Bontrager Lehman Recognized With Entrepreneur Award
Ember Recreational Vehicles announced that its owner and CEO Ashley Bontrager Lehman will be honored with the prestigious Havilah Beardsley…
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Torklift Central ‘Turkey Challenge’ Raises $3K & Counting
As the 2024 Kent Turkey Challenge passes the two-week mark, community members continue to show their generosity and dedication to…
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Jack’s Campers Honors Late Employee With Children’s Birthday Supplies
Jack’s Campers in Mitchell, South Dakota, is honoring its late employee Harlan Miller with a project called “Harlan’s Birthday Parties…
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RecNation Founder Among Goldman Sachs ‘Exceptional Entrepreneurs’
Goldman Sachs recognized Gary Wojtaszek, chief camper and founder of RecNation, as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2024…
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‘Super Lawyers’ Mock Trial Coming Back to RVDA Convention
The 2024 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will take attendees into the courtroom again during a special “Super Lawyers Session” with RV…
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Coleman-Mach Spotlights Offerings at Airxcel Showcase
Coleman-Mach, an Airxcel brand, is unveiling a range of new products and updates to its legacy lines at the Airxcel…
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Keystone’s New Single-Axle Highlights Smaller Unit Trend
The following is report from Auto Evolution. Keystone RV has always been known for building some of America’s largest travel…
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Grand Design’s Clark To Lead Winnebago Towables Division
Winnebago Industries announced that Don Clark, president of Grand Design RV, has been promoted to group president of Towable RVs,…
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Forest River Closes California Manufacturing Operations
Forest River announced it will be closing its California-based manufacturing facilities in Hemet and Rialto, California. This decision will impact…
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New Service Best Practices Topic of RVDA Con/Expo Session
During an education session entitled “The New RV Industry Service Management Recommended Practices” to be held at the upcoming RV…
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International Studies Conclude Nature Boosts Well-Being
A number of studies conducted around the globe have been released – including one based on the meta-analysis of 45…
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Report Details Consumer Interest in Australian RV Brands
With the end of 2024 bearing down, Retain Media unveiled its comprehensive third-quarter RV Market Brand Consideration Report. The report…
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REV Group Names Auto Industry Vet to Board of Directors
REV Group Inc. announced that David C. Dauch has been elected as an independent member of its board of directors,…
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Tom Johnson Sr., Former RV Dealer, Dies
The following obituary was published by Westmoreland Funeral Home & Crematory. After a period of declining health, at the age…
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RV PRO Names Best New Models of 2025
The editors’ picks for Best New Model of 2025 from RV PRO are in! The following 22 models — some…
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RVWA Spotlights Next Gen Industry Leaders
The future of the RV industry depends on the cultivation of strong, creative and hardworking women who will become tomorrow’s…
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NRVTA Welcomes Erin Ortiz as New Student Concierge
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced the addition of Erin Ortiz as its new student concierge. Ortiz, who has…
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RV Travelers Shifting Toward Upscale Campgrounds, Study Finds
The following is a report from Modern Campground. A new study released by Modern Campground, in partnership with Cairn Consulting…
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Dragonfly Unveils Smart Battery Technology for Heavy-Duty Trucking
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, unveiled at the American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition…
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Morse Launches Spring-Loaded Arbor
M.K. Morse Co. has launched its latest in cutting technology, the new spring-loaded Pin Drive Hole Saw Arbor. Designed for…
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REDARC Introduces BCDC Alpha DC-DC Chargers
REDARC announced its latest innovation: the BCDC Alpha. Available in 25-amp and 50-amp models, the BCDC Alpha builds on over…
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Rixen’s Enterprises Opens New Service Center
Rixen’s Enterprises, a family-owned business service the RV and marine markets, announced it recently opened a new 3000-plus-square-foot service center.…
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Dreamliner Acquires Two Entertainment Logistics Companies
Dreamliner, provider of upscale travel coaches for the entertainment industry’s artists, announced that it has acquired two events logistics companies,…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Winnebago Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2025 View…
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THOR’s Bob Martin Honored for Community Contributions
THOR Industries recently announced on its LinkedIn that its president and CEO, Bob Martin, was recognized by the Elkhart Chapter…
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AL-KO Vehicle Technology Taps New Chief Financial Officer
AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group announced Erich Keilich has taken over as chief financial officer (CFO) of the AL-KO Vehicle Technology…
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SylvanSport Releases Hurricane Helene Efforts To Support Community
SylvanSport, the Brevard, North Carolina-based manufacturer of adventure travel trailers, pop-up campers, rooftop tents and outdoor gear, released an update…
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GE Appliances Returns as RVDA Con/Expo Bronze Partner
GE Appliances, a Haier company and supplier of refrigerators, air conditioners, stoves washers and dryers for the RV industry, will…
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Optimum RV Acquires Oklahoma RV Center
Performance Brokerage Services announced the sale of Oklahoma RV Center in Moore, Oklahoma, from Lenny Zak to Optimum RV. Optimum…
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Eberspächer’s PowerSentinel Touts Safety for High Currents
With reliability and monitoring of vehicle electric systems becoming increasingly important, especially for autonomous driving, Eberspächer said it is rising…
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Octane Enters the Marine Market
Octane announced that it has entered the marine market. Effective immediately, marine, recreational and powersports dealers selling pontoons and motorboats…
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AAA: Pump Prices Shift Higher as Hurricane Milton Wreaks Havoc
The national average for a gallon of gas popped two pennies higher to $3.21 since last week as large swaths…
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Lippert, Other Leaders Talk Collaboration, Diversified Industry for Regional Growth
The following is a report from Inside Indiana Business. Industrial diversification, placemaking investments, regional collaboration, a mindset shift, talent retention…
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RVDA Spotlights Top-Rated Brands With Quality Circle Awards
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) is honoring 19 RV manufacturers/brands with Quality Circle Awards for achieving the highest scores in…
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LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Milton Weakens After Slamming Central Florida
Meteorologists at Florida’s WFTV Severe Weather Center 9 are tracking Hurricane Milton as it passes through the state. At 12:36…
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Donate or Apply: RV Dealership Employee Emergency Relief Program
In August this year, a $500,000 pledge to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center helped to establish an RV Dealership…
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AP: US Inflation Lowest in Three Years
The following is a report from the Associated Press. Inflation in the United States dropped last month to its lowest…
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NRVTA Expands Class Schedule Amid ‘Soaring Demand’ for Mobile RV Techs
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced an expanded class schedule for the first quarter of 2025, doubling available seats…
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RecNation Expands in Orlando, Florida With Location Near ‘The Villages’
RecNation Storage, a leading owner, operator and developer of specialized RV and boat storage facilities in the United States, announced…
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OHI Offers Blanket License for Entertainment at RV Parks, Campgrounds
The Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI) touted its partnership with MPLC (Motion Picture Licensing Corporation) to offer member campground and RV…
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PowerMax To Reopen Friday After Hurricane Milton Closures
PowerMax Converters, a leading manufacturer of power solutions to the RV industry, announced that it will reopen for business today,…
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Roamly, NIIS Partner on RV Pre-Loss Inspection Tool
Roamly, a leading digital insurance platform, announced a partnership with National Insurance Inspection Services (NIIS) to streamline claims processing through the implementation…
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ORR Celebrates Arizona Office of Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) celebrated yesterday’s announcement by Arizona State Parks & Trails to establish a full-time program administrator for…
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