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RVWA: Limited Spots Available for All-Women Systems Training
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA), in partnership with the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and Ontario’s Fleming College, is offering a…
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Canadian Associations ‘Welcome’ Postponed Tariffs in Statement
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) said it highly welcomed the announcement yesterday that the Canadian and U.S. governments have…
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Airstream Club International Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Airstream Club International, one of the oldest single-brand RV social clubs in North America, is preparing to honor a milestone…
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Camping World Acquires Assets of Hitch RV
Camping World Holdings announced that it has closed on the asset purchase of Hitch RV, with three locations in Delaware,…
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Geotrek Vans To Offer Ford Transit Camper Van Builds
Boulder, Colorado-based Geotrek Vans announced the expansion of its product line to offer its signature builds on the popular Ford…
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Roadtrippers Expands Its Extraordinary Places Map
Road trip planning tool Roadtrippers is expanding its map with 58 brand-new Extraordinary Places for 2025 — each one a must-see…
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Patrick Industries Completes Elkhart Composites Acquisition
Patrick Industries Inc., a component solutions provider for the outdoor enthusiast and housing markets, announced that it has completed the…
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The Headrest Safe Co. Partners With GWN Marketing
The Headrest Safe Company, providers of discreet vehicle safe storage systems, announced it has partnered with GWN Marketing to provide…
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Trump To Pause Tariffs on Mexico, Still in Place for Canada & China
The following is a report from The Associated Press. U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum put their…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Winnebago Towable is recalling certain 2025 Winnebago Minnie…
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Revatek Names Director of Sales
Revatek, a leader in mobile power management, announced that Matt Bondie has joined the company as director of sales. In…
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Cosponsors Support Travel Trailer & Camper Tax Parity Act
Since the introduction of the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 332) by Representatives Rudy Yakym and Dina…
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Doug Burgum Confirmed as Secretary of the Interior
Governor Doug Burgum was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior on Thursday, Jan. 30, with a…
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US Consumer Confidence Dips in January
The following is a report from the Associated Press. U.S. consumer confidence dipped for the second consecutive month in January,…
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National Parks on ‘Chopping Block’ Amid Federal Job Cuts
The following is a report from the Los Angeles Times. As the Trump administration rushes to cut spending and eliminate…
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Inflation Lingers Amid Tariff Threats, Price Pressures
The following is a report from the Associated Press. An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve rose slightly…
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General RV Opens Second Utah Supercenter
General RV Center announced the opening of its second supercenter in Utah. The new store is located in South Weber,…
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Last Call: Register for the 2025 Leadership Conference
The hotel deadline to register for the 2025 RV RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Leadership Conference is next Friday, Feb 7.…
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Octane Promotes Two to Executive Vice President
Octane announced that it has promoted two executives to executive vice president, the first to hold the new title. Both…
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RV Fixed Ops Certification Week Scheduled for March
The Society of Certified RV Professionals, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center have designated March 2–8, as…
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Rossmönster Appoints Verde Brand Communications for PR Efforts
Verde Brand Communications, a leading agency specializing in outdoor and active lifestyle industries, has been appointed as the public relations…
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Brown & Brown Q4 Revenues Up 15.4%
Brown & Brown announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024. Revenues for the…
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OHI, AT&T Partner To Provide Custom Wi-Fi Pricing Plans
Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI) announced a strategic agreement with AT&T that offers custom Wi-Fi pricing plans and dedicated fiber solutions…
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Brunswick Reports Record Sales, Market Share Increases at Trade Shows
Brunswick Corp. reported record performance at several of the major early-season trade and boat shows. The recent Dusseldorf Boat Show,…
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AP: US Economy Grows Solid 2.3% in October-December
The following is a report from the Associated Press. A humming American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with…
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Wholesale RV Values Drop as Winter Settles In
Black Book released its monthly market commentary for February. “The average values for motorhomes and towables sold at auction declined…
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Remote Vans Names New Chief Strategy Officer
Remote Vans, a manufacturer known for Class B adventure vans, announced the appointment of Matt Chandler as chief strategy officer…
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Dometic Q4 Affected by ‘Challenging Market Conditions’
Dometic reported financial results for its fourth quarter. Note one Swedish Krona (SEK) is equivalent to $0.091. Key findings from…
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Genesis Products Taps Cabinet Industry Veteran as Director of Sales
Genesis Products, a leading manufacturer of RV interior components, announced the appointment of Verna DeLong as director of industrial sales…
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Joe Vosburgh Appointed General Manager of Xantrex
Xantrex, a leader in power electronics solutions and a member of the Mission Critical Electronics (MCE) family, announced the appointment…
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Forest River Bus & Van Acquires L.A. West Coaches
Forest River Bus & Van, a subsidiary of Forest River and leading shuttle bus and van manufacturer, announced the acquisition…
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Meyer Distributing Announces Sales Manager Promotion
Meyer Distributing announced the promotion of Mike Merder to outdoor power equipment category sales manager. The outdoor power equipment (OPE)…
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Trailer Tech Expo, NATDA Unveil Industry Excellence Awards Finalists
NATDA (The North American Trailer Dealers Association) and Trailer Tech Expo Powered by NATDA announced the finalists of the inaugural…
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NJCOA Campground Conference Touts Pre-Event Excursions
The New Jersey Campground Owners Association (NJCOA)’s 2025 Campground Conference & Trade Show, scheduled for March 3-5 in Lake Buena…
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RVTI Holds Second Authorized Learning Partner Conference
Last month, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) held its second Authorized Learning Partner Conference at its headquarters in Elkhart, Indiana.…
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Forest River Marine Names General Manager
Forest River announced the promotion of Philip Podgorny as general manager of Forest River Marine. In his new role, Podgorny…
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The Dyrt: Report Finds 5.8M First-Time Campers Last Year
Toyota has partnered with The Dyrt for the second consecutive year to create the most comprehensive look at the latest…
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Armis RV Touts Newly Patented Blowout Protection
Armis RV Guardian announced the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12,202,550 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)…
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Trump’s Canada, Mexico Tariff Plans Carry ‘High Stakes’
The following report is from the Associated Press (AP). Having already forced Colombia to accept deportees by threatening a 25%…
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Henderson’s Line-Up Names Third-Generation Owner
Henderson’s Line-Up, a nationwide leader in RV steering and suspension solutions since 1961, announced Tommy Henderson as its new owner…
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REV Group Sees Strong Tampa Show Results
REV Group Inc.’s Recreational Vehicles segment brands announced strong show results from the 40th annual 2025 Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa…
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Solar Company Developing 2K-Watt Expanding Panel
In 2024, DartSolar created what it said is the world’s first 1,000-watt expanding solar roof rack capable of charging an…
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RV Shipments Up 6.6% YOY
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s December 2024 survey of manufacturers show a 6.6% increase in total RV shipments…
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Meyer Distributing Announces 2024 Q4 Sales Performance Award
Meyer Distributing announced its 2024 fourth quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award. This award recognizes individuals on the sales team who consistently…
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Canadian Associations Offer Update on Mandatory PFAS Reporting
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) issued the following letter with an update from CRVA, Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA)…
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59th Annual MARVAC Show Opens Wednesday
The Michigan Association of RVs and Campgrounds (MARVAC) will host its 59th Annual Detroit RV & Camping Show, which opens…
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Hipcamp Issues Industry Predictions for 2025
Hipcamp, a leading global campsite booking company, recently presented its five industry predictions for the coming year, including increases in…
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The Headrest Safe Co. Joins AFFES Exchange Program
The Headrest Safe Company, providers of discreet vehicle safe storage systems, announced it has joined AAFES Exchanges to offer its vehicle safe…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019…
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RVWA Launches Charitable Foundation, New Programs
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) announced the establishment of the RV Women’s Alliance Charitable Foundation (RVWACF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization…
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Strong Growth Continues for European Caravanning Market
The following is a report from AboutCampBtoB. The popularity of caravanning in Europe shows no signs of slowing down after…
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GEN-Y Combo Hitch Wins Top Product Award at NTP-STAG Expo
GEN-Y Hitch announced that its ADVANTAGE Combo Hitch was awarded first place for New Product of the Year at the…
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Revived Rule Orders Small Businesses to Register With Treasury
The following is a report from the Associated Press. The Supreme Court on Thursday revived a requirement that owners of millions of…
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Winnebago’s Barletta Boats Wins Innovation Award
Barletta Pontoon Boats, a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries, has been recognized with a 2025 Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat…
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German Caravan Market Again Exceeds 15B Euros
The Caravaning Industrie Verband (CIVD) reported that in 2024, a total of 96,392 caravans and motor caravans were newly registered…
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New Jersey Camping Guide Available for Statewide Travelers
The latest edition of the annual camping and vacation guide published by the New Jersey Campground Owners Association (NJCOA) is…
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Gas Prices in Middle Lane With Modest Pump Jump
The following was reported by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Despite easing oil costs and lackluster domestic gasoline demand, pump…
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Giant RV Donation Aids California Wildfire Relief Efforts
In the wake of the devastating fires that have ravaged southern California this past month, Giant RV is stepping up…
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National RV Training Academy Names Director of Membership
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced the promotion of Shenika Lyons to director of membership for the National RV…
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Go RVing: How Omnichannel Marketing Trend Impacts RV Industry
The following is from RVIA’s News & Insights Report. Go RVing revealed a consumer marketing trend impacting the RV industry…
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RVDA of Canada To Submit PFAS Report on Dealers’ Behalf
Following up on its October communication regarding the mandatory reporting requirements for forever chemicals (PFAS) by importers, the RV Dealers Association…
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Ewing Motor Home Founder Dies
The following is an obituary from Farley Estes Dowdle. Born on March 10, 1933, in Muncie, Indiana, George W. Ewing…
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Paramount Pictures Seeks RVs for Upcoming Movie
Paramount Pictures is currently scouting/prepping for a movie in Washington state. Producers will be filming within weeks and are scouting…
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NTP-STAG Expo Touts ‘Perseverance’ & Positive 2025 Outlook
“Greatness grows best in the shadows,” an enthusiastic Justin Forsett — former nine-year NFL veteran and keynote speaker of the…
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BTR Outfitters To Help Those Displaced by California Wildfires
BTR Outfitters, owned and operated by the Hanner family (which also owns Hanner Chevrolet and Hanner RV in Abilene, Texas),…
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SylvanSport Taps New Director of Business Development
SylvanSport, the Brevard, North Carolina-based manufacturer of adventure travel trailers, pop-up campers, rooftop tents and outdoor gear, announced the appointment…
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Fun Town RV Releases Dates for Annual DFW RV Party
Texas-based Fun Town RV announced the return of its DFW RV Party, set to take place from March 13 to…
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Octane Appoints Its First Chief Legal Officer
Octane announced that it has named Sean Fernandez-Ledon its first chief legal officer, effective Jan. 1. Since joining the company…
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Leadership Conference Workshop To Cover Building Your Leadership Brand
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) is holding its third annual Leadership Conference at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix,…
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RANDYS Worldwide Acquires Van Compass
RANDYS Worldwide, a national supplier of automotive aftermarket parts design, manufacturing and distribution, announced its strategic acquisition of Van Compass,…
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RVTI Spotlights RV Tech Career Path at Florida RV SuperShow
As the RV industry gears up for a new year, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is at the forefront, engaging…
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Registration Opens for Caravan Salon 2025
Exhibitor registration for Caravan Salon 2025, the European RV industry’s largest annual gathering, is now open online here. The hall…
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Rhino-Rack Parent Company Acquires RockyMounts
Rhino-Rack, the largest brand within the Clarus Adventure Segment portfolio and an industry leader in automotive roof racks and accessories,…
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‘Charlie Grace Adventures’ Joins ‘RVing in New England’
The Weekly Facebook Live show RVing in New England, hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), planned to…
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US Rep. Yakym Visits Dexstar Wheel To Support US Manufacturing
On Friday, Jan. 17, Indiana Congressman Rudy Yakym visited Dexstar Wheel, a division of Kenda, to tour its facilities and…
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Soaring Eagle Campers ‘Excited’ To Join RVIA
Soaring Eagle Campers, located in Wakarusa, Indiana, announced that it has been approved for RV Manufacturer Membership by the RV…
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NRVTA Welcomes Amanda Welch as Student Concierge
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced the addition of Amanda Welch to its admissions team as a student concierge.…
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ORR Announces New Additions to Its Network
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced the addition of six new members and a new partner, the first in a…
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Sobel University Highlights Success of RVDA Collaboration
Sobel University recently shared the success of its recent work with the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and…
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Meyer Distributing Announces New Edmonton, Alberta Location
Meyer Distributing announced the addition of its Edmonton, Alberta, Canada crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Hermiston,…
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RVibrake Introduces Universal GrabPads
Castle Rock, Colorado-based RVibrake announced the introduction of the RVi GrabPads to its line of products, a solution designed to fit 8-inch…
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Timbren Launches New Active Off-Road Bumpstop Kit
Timbren Industries announced the launch of its new Active Off-Road Bumpstops for the 2022-2025 Nissan Frontier. Designed to enhance off-road…
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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 2025 Shasta Oasis…
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MDC USA Unveils XT12HR OFF-GRID EXTREME Travel Trailer
MDC USA Campers and Caravans unveiled the XT12HR OFF-GRID EXTREME EDITION, the latest addition to its OFF-GRID EXTREME EDITION lineup.…
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Roadtrek Expands Play Series With New Play +, Play + Slumber
Roadtrek announced the expansion of its Play series with the debut of the new Play + and Play + Slumber…
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SuperSprings International Bolsters Sales Team
SuperSprings International announced the expansion of its sales team under the leadership of Justin Coulter, director of sales. This strategic…
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RVDA Members Make an Impact Via RV Learning Center Donations
RV Dealers Association (RVDA) members are stepping up to support the Mike Molino RV Learning Center’s mission to foster professional…
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Great Alaskan Holidays Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Great Alaskan Holidays, one of Alaska’s premier RV rental and sales companies, announced its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of…
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Botdoc, 700Credit Partner To Enhance Credit Pull Capabilities
Botdoc, a provider of secure file transfer and operational efficiency solutions, announced a strategic partnership with 700Credit, a provider of…
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New Varistat Ionizer Removes Static at a Distance
EXAIR’s Varistat Benchtop Ionizer is a fan-driven static eliminator engineered to neutralize static charges on surfaces in industrial environments. This ionizer…
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Modern America Campgrounds Acquires King Phillip’s Campground
Modern America Campgrounds announced its acquisition of King Phillip’s Campground in Lake George, New York. King Phillip’s has 220 sites…
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AAA: Rising Oil Costs Bring Gas Prices Along for the Ride
Oil costs hovering around $80 a barrel have helped push the national average for a gallon of gas four cents…
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RVIA Outlines 2025 Federal Advocacy Initiatives
As the 119th Congress kicks off, the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Government Affairs team is hitting the ground running with…
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RVTI To Attend NTP-STAG Expo With Littleton Public Schools
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) will be attending the 2025 NTP-STAG Expo taking place next Monday, Jan. 20 to Tuesday,…
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Video: Fox Business Features Go RVing’s Mike Caudill
Go RVing media partner and auto expert Mike Caudill tuned into Fox Business’ “The Big Money Show” from the annual…
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NTP-STAG Expo Again Welcomes Airxcel as Title Sponsor
Airxcel is returning for its sixth year as a title sponsor for the 2025 NTP-STAG Expo, Jan. 20-21 at the…
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Go RVing To Cover Owner Demographic Profile at Upcoming Event
On Thursday, Feb. 6, Go RVing is hosting a members-only event in Elkhart, Indiana, to discuss its new RV Owner Demographic…
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Updated LA Emergency Order Permits RVs as Temporary Housing
The following is a report from West Side Today. RVs Approved as Temporary Housing; Streamlined Permitting and Task Forces Approved…
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KOA Recognizes Campgrounds for ‘World-Class Guest Service’
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) announced the launch of the World-Class Guest Service recognition program, a new initiative to celebrate…
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Carolina Association Hosting RV Repair Trainings in February
The Carolinas Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (CARVC) is hosting two hands-on RV repair training sessions ahead of its…
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