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THOR Industries Approves Increased Regular Quarterly Dividend
THOR Industries announced that its board of directors approved, at its Oct. 8 meeting, the payment of a regular quarterly…
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RVDA Con/Expo Leadership Roundtable To Address Business Challenges
A group of veteran RV dealer executives will address some of the most pressing dealership business challenges in a special…
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KOA Recognized as a Top 400 Franchise
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) announced the brand’s inclusion in the exclusive Franchise Times Top 400 ranking for 2024. Ranked 120 out…
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Air Lift Co. Launches LoadLifter Kits for Ram 3500
Aftermarket air suspension specialist Air Lift Company is releasing new LoadLifter 5000 and Air Lift ProSeries kits for the 2019-2024…
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Ultra-Fab Extends Warranty on Landing Gear
Ultra-Fab announced that its Landing Gear now has a full 6-year warranty. “Ultra-Fab routinely says that we have the longest…
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OHI Highlights OHCE2024 Expo Floor
The Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI) highlighted its Expo Floor for the upcoming Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE), held Nov.…
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MRAA Launches Service Advisor Certification
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announced the launch of its all-new Service Advisor Certification Program — a…
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Meyer Distributing Partners With Airxcel
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with Airxcel and its family of RV brands: Coleman-Mach, Suburban, Maxxair, Velarium and Invision.…
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OIA Welcomes Senior Director of Advocacy & Government Affairs
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced that Jaclyn Levy has joined the team as its new senior director of advocacy and…
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Patrick Industries Announces Private Offering of $400M of Senior Notes
Patrick Industries announced that its intention to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $400 million aggregate principal amount…
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Red Oak Becomes Bronze Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
Red Oak Inventory Finance, offering dealers financing solutions for all types of RVs, both new and used, will be a…
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Expion360 Board Authorizes 1-For-100 Reverse Stock Split
Expion360, maker of in lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, announced that its board of directors authorized the stockholders approved 1-for-100…
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Airstream Will Make Only 30 Outland Edition Camper Vans
The following is a report from Auto Evolution. If there’s one RV and camper manufacturer known the world over for…
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weBoost Teams Up With Toyota & Lexus
Wilson Electronics announced its weBoost brand’s acceptance into Toyota’s and Lexus’s Associated Accessory Portfolio (AAP) program. This collaboration signifies a…
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AP: US Adds 254K Jobs in September, Unemployment Dips to 4.1%
The following is a report from the Associated Press. America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, easing…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2025 Model Z…
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ATC Celebrates 25th Anniversary With New Model Unveiling
ATC Trailers announced the celebration of its 25th anniversary. To mark this significant milestone, ATC Trailers hosted an Open House…
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Schedule Set for Dealer/Manufacturer Meetings at RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA)’s Industry Relations Committee has announced the full schedule for RV dealer-manufacturer Partners of Progress meetings…
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OHI’s OHCE2024 To Offer Professional Development Workshops
The Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI) is gearing up to welcome professionals from across the Outdoor Hospitality Industry to Oklahoma City…
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ORR Hosts Leadership Forum on Outdoor Rec & Rural Development
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) in collaboration with the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship and…
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Port Workers’ Union Suspends Strike Until Jan. 15
The following is a report from the Associated Press. Some 45,000 dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports are returning…
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Brown & Brown Acquires the Assets of the Canopy Group
Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, and Paul Borchert and Jeff McDonald, principals of The Canopy Group,…
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How To Help Hurricane Helene Rescue Support Efforts in North Carolina
In the Asheville, North Carolina, area, the aftermath of Hurricane Helene has been nothing short of devastation. As many outside…
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RVMP ‘Honored’ To Aid Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
RV Mobile Power (RVMP) is dedicated to supporting the communities it serves. In the wake of the devastation caused by…
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Washington, D.C. ‘Most RV-Friendly’ City in the US
The following is a report from Travel + Leisure. Over 11.2 million U.S. households own an RV — that’s a…
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DealNow Launches Person-to-Person Online Vehicle Transaction Platform
DealNow, a service that enables secure online transactions for any vehicle — including cars, RVs, boats and other recreational vehicles…
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AAA: Pump Prices Resume Falling, But For How Long?
Despite literal and figurative storm clouds here and abroad, the national average for a gallon of gas still fell by…
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Registration Opens for 2025 RVIA Leadership Conference
The 2025 Leadership Conference, held by the RV Industry Association (RVIA) and the Emerging Leaders Coalition, is open for registration.…
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Port Strike: RVIA Urges End in Letter to President Biden
The RV Industry Association (RVIA), along with over 300 other organizations, have called President Joe Biden to take immediate action…
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Modernized Campgrounds Led by Sustainability, Tech in New KOA Report
The latest installment of the annual Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report from Kampgrounds of America (KOA) reveals the trends reshaping…
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Go RVing Brings National News Coverage to Open House
During last week’s Elkhart Open House, Go RVing conducted a satellite media tour broadcasting live TV segments highlighting the RV…
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Texas’ Navarro College Launches RVTI Technician Program
Located in Corsicana, Texas, Navarro College is the first community college to become an RV Technical Institute (RVTI) Authorized Learning…
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KOA Summer Interns Bring ‘Fresh Ideas’ Upon Program’s Conclusion
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) announced the successful conclusion of its 2024 Campground Management Internship Program. Marking the second year of…
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Portfolio Named Bronze Partner at 2024 RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that Portfolio, a provider of service contracts, has returned as a bronze partner for…
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Xantrex Debuts MPPT 60-Amp Solar Charge Controller
Xantrex launched its new MPPT 60A Solar Charge Controller to deliver superior efficiency and performance, supporting up to 150V and…
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Firestone Debuts New Transforce Tires for Truck, Van Fleets
Bridgestone Americas announced the debut of Firestone’s latest tires featuring the ENLITEN Technology – the new Transforce HT3 and CV2,…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Dip as Fall Arrives
Black Book released its monthly market commentary for October. “The average values for motorhomes and towables sold at auction fell…
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AEONrv Touts 2024 Model as ‘Future of Overlanding’
AEONrv announced the launch of its updated 2024 model year built on the 2024 Ford Transit AWD 156-inch wheelbase cutaway…
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Grand Design’s Momentum Line Releases Exclusive ‘LiftSuite’
Grand Design RV unveiled the Momentum LiftSuite, a feature exclusive to the Momentum toy hauler product line. This technology transforms…
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Blue Compass Acquires Kentucky-Based Patriot RV
Blue Compass RV announced the acquisition of Patriot RV in Lexington, Kentucky, market. The store has been rebranded to Blue…
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RVDA Con/Expo Speaker To Unravel ‘Mysteries of AI’
Uncover the top five myths about artificial intelligence and discover its transformative potential for your dealership at the RV Dealers…
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Airxcel Announces 2024 OEM Product Showcase
Airxcel announced it will host its 11th annual OEM New Product Showcase, featuring new products and innovations from its portfolio…
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Waytek, Switch Components Form Distribution Partnership
Waytek, specialty distributor of automotive electrical components, announced a product expansion with the manufacturer Switch Components. Effective immediately, Waytek will…
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Scout Campers Partners With Expion360
Expion360, maker of in lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, announced a new partnership with Scout Campers, a subsidiary of Adventurer…
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Shortages, Higher Prices Possible if Port Workers Strike Continues
The following is a report from the Associated Press. U.S. ports from Maine to Texas shut down Tuesday when the…
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Industry Veteran Dale Laverne Wise Dies
The following obituary for Dale Wise was published by The Elkhart Truth and Legacy.com. Dale Laverne Wise of Wakarusa, Indiana,…
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Texan RV Park & Campus Names New General Manager
The Texan RV Park and Campus, home of the National RV Training Academy (NRVTA), announced the appointment of Heather Bradley…
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Supplies Arrive by Plane, Mule Amid Hurricane Helene Destruction
The following is a report from the Associated Press (AP). Widespread devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene came to light Monday across…
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OHI Foundation Seeks Donations for Disaster Relief Support
The Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI) Foundation is seeking further help to support its disaster relief efforts as requests for such support continues to…
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Port Workers Strike on East, Gulf Coasts
The following is a report from the New York Times, as mentioned by the RV Industry Association. For the first…
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Valterra Names New Sales Development Manager
Valterra Products, a Dometic sanitation division, announced the addition of Liane Reid to its team as sales development manager. With…
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Supersede Debuts Marine-Grade Plywood Replacement
Supersede, a company aiming to replace conventional wood-based building materials in manufacturing and construction, announced the launch of the “world’s…
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Firefly Integrations Updates 2024 Training Academy Schedule
Firefly Integrations’ technician training program will be across several North American cities throughout the rest of 2024. Each session is…
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Sun Communities Safe From Hurricane Helene Damage
Michigan-based Sun Communities, a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates, or has an interest in, manufactured housing…
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Overfuel Study Addresses Auto Industry’s ‘Failure of Online Consumers’
Overfuel, a website solutions provider for automotive, RV, marine and powersports dealers, released a new study following a performance analysis…
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Revatek Launches Alternator Regulators for High-Power Battery Systems
Revatek launched the Altion and Altion Max, alternator regulators that set a new standard for charging and managing high-power battery…
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Northpoint Commercial Finance Bronze Partner of RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that Northpoint Commercial Finance will return as a bronze partner for the 2024 RV Dealers…
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Erwin Hymer Group Reports Record Results
In the 2023/24 fiscal year, THOR Industries achieved a turnover of $10.04 billion with just over 22,000 employees and 186,908…
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California Passes AB 1755: A Win for Consumers & RV Industry
California’s passage of Assembly Bill 1755, signed by the governor on Sept. 29, marks a significant step forward in streamlining…
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RVDA Con/Expo Workshop To Focus on Building Customer Relations
During a workshop at the upcoming RV Dealers Convention/Expo, Mark Goldsmith, a national trainer with iA Dealer Services, will conduct…
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ASA Electronics Announces ‘14Forty Designs’ Graphics Printing
Spearheaded by CEO and founder of ASA Tom Irions and 20-year industry veteran Doug Graham, Jr., 14Forty Designs introduces itself…
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Covercraft Adds Business & Operations Veterans to Staff
Covercraft announced the addition of two top-level veterans to their staff. Jim Chick and Travis Jansen have joined the company…
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RVWA Charity Drive Partners With ‘I Support the Girls’
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) announced the launch of their donation drive in partnership with ‘I Support the Girls’ (ISTG),…
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Torklift Central Kicks Off 12th Annual Turkey Drive
Torklift Central is excited to announce the start of the Turkey Challenge, an annual food drive aimed at supporting families…
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Fantasy RV Tours & AdventureGenie Form Strategic Partnership
Fantasy RV Tours, provider of guided RV vacations, and AdventureGenie, an AI-powered travel tool for planning camping and RV trips,…
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ORR Welcomes Report Supporting Economic Development through Outdoor Recreation
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) welcomed the release of a new report from the Departments of the Interior, Agriculture and…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Triple E Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain Triple…
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Outdoorsy Group Exceeds $3B in Sales, Plans European Expansion
The Outdoorsy Group, a travel and hospitality company that operates a consumer marketplace for recreational vehicles, insurance and real estate,…
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Fogatti Unveils Kitchen Appliance Range at Supplier’s Show
At the recently concluded RV Supplier’s Show, Fogatti Inc. showcased its new range of kitchen appliances designed to enhance the…
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Newbook Launches Booking Platform for RV Parks & Campgrounds
Newbook, provider of hospitality management solutions, announced the launch of its newly redesigned Newbook Online booking platform, updated to increase…
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M&T Bank Becomes Bronze Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) welcomed M&T Bank of Buffalo, New York, as a bronze partner for the 2024 RV…
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Hawkes Outdoors Appoints Kristen Ramirez as President
San Antonio, Texas-based Hawkes Outdoors announced the appointment of Kristen Ramirez as president. Ramirez will lead the company into its…
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Registration Now Open for OHI’s School of Outdoor Hospitality for 2025
OHI (Outdoor Hospitality Industry) announced that registration is now open for the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality, returning…
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Port Workers Strike Could Snarl the Supply Chain
The following is a report from USA TODAY. Americans could face high prices and shortages again this holiday season but…
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AAA: Pump Prices Pause as a Hurricane Comes Ashore
The national average for a gallon of gas wobbled by a few cents before ending up where it started a…
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RVIA Unveils Election Results for 2025 Board of Directors
Voting for the 2025 RV Industry Association (RVIA) Board of Directors election closed on Monday, Sept. 23, and the final results…
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Congressional Action on De Minimis Loophole Urged by RVIA
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) has taken a significant step in advocating for the protection of American manufacturing by urging…
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‘Fore the Kids’ Golf Tournament Raises $20K for Care Camps Foundation
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) recently held the third annual Fore the Kids Golf Tournament, a fundraising event to support the…
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RVTI’s Hemmeler Talks Increased Tech Demand on Girl Camper Podcast
Ahead of the RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s fifth anniversary (on Sept. 28), Executive Director Curtis Hemmeler has been featured on…
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RVTV Now Available to DIRECTV Streaming Customers
Cannella Media DTC announced the launch of RVTV on DIRECTV. The new distribution agreement further extends RVTV’s reach, making its…
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New Ion Air Gun Eliminates Static in Electronics Manufacturing
EXAIR’s Intellistat Ion Air Gun is a handheld and lightweight solution to static elimination in clean processes, electronic test facilities,…
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RVTI’s Class Schedule for October
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) has announced the schedule for upcoming technician training classes for October. The class schedule: Level…
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Rollick Unveils Inventory Marketing Experience for MAXX-D Trailer Dealers
Rollick, a leader in digital retail solutions for the RV, marine and trailer industries, announced the launch of a new…
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Aliner Introduces Evolution Series Updates
At the Elkhart Dealer Show, Aliner unveiled 2025 updates to its Evolution Series, which includes the Evolution 12, 15, 15…
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Thor Motor Coach Unveils 2025 Super C Motorhomes
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) unveiled its latest 2025 Super C RVs. The new Omni and Magnitude models, built on the…
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August Wholesale Shipments Up 3.7%
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s August 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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RVWA Recognizes Companies That Champion Women
During the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) Educational Symposium, the alliance will present the Champion of Women Award to a company…
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Forest River Returns as RVDA Con/Expo Bronze Sponsor
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that Forest River is returning as a bronze partner for the 2024 RV Dealers…
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Australia’s Arizon Off-Grid Launches Latest Lithium Offering
Australia-based Arizon Off-Grid will next week unveil its latest 12.8-volt 460Ah lithium battery to help caravanners power their off-grid dream…
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NMLA’s Marine Lenders Conference Wraps in Virginia
Over 140 attendees representing 73 marine finance and related marine industry businesses gathered Sept. 22-24 for another successful conference hosted…
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OHI Hires Senior Manager of Member Experience
Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI) announced the hiring of Maris Brennan as the new senior manager of member experience. Brennan brings…
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THOR Reports $2.53B in Q4 Net Sales
THOR Industries announced financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2024. “Our teams delivered solid performances as…
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KZ Unveils Reimagined Sportster X Toy Hauler
KZ Recreational Vehicles announced the launch of the all-new Sportster X Toy Hauler fifth wheels and travel trailers. Formerly known…
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Thor Motor Coach Introduces New All-Wheel Drive Motorhomes
Thor Motor Coach announced its newest 2025 all-wheel-drive models. Designed to meet the needs of seasoned RV enthusiasts and newcomers…
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Genesis & Tiffin Partner on New Wayfarer XRW Interior
Genesis Products announced it has partnered with Tiffin on the launch of the new Wayfarer XRW Class C, featured at…
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Networking & Giving Back at RVWA Breakfast, Plus THOR, nuCamp & More
Breaking out of your comfort zone to pursue personal — and professional — growth was the theme of the talk…
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Fun Town RV Acquires Kikos Kountry RV in Arkansas
Texas-based Fun Town RV announced the acquisition of Kikos Kountry RV in Cabot, Arkansas. Kikos Kountry is located at 2818…
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Improving Fixed Operations on RVDA Con/Expo Workshop Agenda
DealerPRO will be presenting three workshops at the upcoming RV Dealers Convention Expo aimed at helping improve fixed operations success…
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Air Lift Co. Debuts Combo Kits for Ram 1500
Aftermarket air suspension specialist Air Lift Company is now offering a combo kit for Ram 1500 owners. Our first one-purchase…
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KOA Partners With Outdoor Gear Brand for Camping Season
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has partnered with premium outdoor gear brand RTIC Outdoors to combine forces for the ultimate camping…
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