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RVs Destroyed by Fire at Mesa, Arizona, Dealership
The following is a report from KPHO Arizona News. Crews extinguished a massive fire that broke out at an RV…
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Dragonfly Energy, Jeremy Renner Collab in Mobile Recording Studio
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, said it spearheaded a collaboration that brought together innovation, music and…
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Automotive Door Panel Fabrication Training Slated in August
Mobile Solutions, creator of tools and training needed for custom automotive electronics, audio and interior installations, announced its MasterTech Advanced…
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Happy Independence Day!
Ahead of the upcoming holiday, the team here at RV PRO would like to wish you and yours a very…
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Noovo Launches Noovo Pop Class B Van
Las Vegas-based Noovo has announced the launch of its new Noovo Pop camper van. Setting new benchmarks for design, technology…
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Blue Compass Awarded Gold Globee for Achievement in Brand Development
Blue Compass RV announced that it has received the Gold Globee award for Achievement in Brand Development at the 9th…
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GEN-Y Hitch Creates Product Training Coordinator Role
GEN-Y Hitch has announced Rachel Hochstetler as its training coordinator for its sales channels. In her over four years on…
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RVWA Welcomes Amanda Gore as Opening Speaker for Symposium
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) announced that Amanda Gore, speaker and trained physiotherapist, will be the opening speaker for this…
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RV Assistance Corp. Gives $25K to Mike Molino Learning Center
The RV Assistance Corp., the for-profit subsidiary of the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) that develops member benefits and services for…
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Canadian RV Dealership Donates to Three Local Charities
Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada-based Voyager RV Centre marked its 40th anniversary with the continuation of its Voyager Cares Initiative…
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Dragonfly Energy Powers Pepsi Deliveries With Liftgate Battery System
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced it is now a provider of lithium based liftgate power…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Bigfoot Industries, Inc. (Bigfoot) is recalling certain 2023-2024…
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Hughes Autoformers Launches Second-Gen RV Surge Protector
Hughes Autoformers announced the launch of its second-generation Power Watchdog. As the successor to the first Smart RV Surge Protector,…
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US Economic Growth Revised Upward in Last Quarter
The following is report from the Associated Press. The American economy expanded at a 1.4% annual pace from January through…
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ORR Addresses House Spending Bill Cuts
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) issued the following statement on the proposed spending cuts in the House Appropriations Committee Fiscal Year…
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Crane Composites Sponsors $200K Donations to Local Charities
Crane Composites, a subsidiary of Crane Company, recently presented 56 local nonprofit charitable organizations with donations from the Crane Fund for Widows…
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Truma Integrates SoftStartRV Tech Into Aventa A/C Units
Beginning July 2024, Truma North America will integrate SoftStartUSA technology into the Truma Aventa air conditioning systems. “We are excited…
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RVWA Hiring Administrative, Membership Manager
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) is seeking an administrative/membership manager to join its team. The position will be responsible for…
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Aquafire Debuts Vapor Fireplace Concept
Aquafire, a new fireplace innovation, said it is revolutionizing RV living with its fireplace concept designed to enhance comfort and…
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Thor Motor Coach Shares Class C RV Updates
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) has announced its 2025 model year changes across its Class C motorhome lineup. “With a focus…
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RVTI Analyzing & Elevating Curriculum for 2025
Members of the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) Curriculum Committee met in Elkhart, Indiana, the week of June 17-21 to review…
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FRVTA Moves Into New Headquarters
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) announced it recently moved into its new headquarters. The move puts the office a…
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California County Approves Low-Impact Camping Ordinance
Earlier this month, on June 18, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a new land use ordinance…
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Thousand Trails Campgrounds & Encore RV Resorts Honored by Tripadvisor
Thousand Trails campgrounds and Encore RV resorts, which provide vacationers the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in camping and resort…
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Jellystone Park Supports Local Farm With Advanced Wastewater Treatment
Northgate Resorts has announced the installation of a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant at Jellystone Park Quarryville, Pennsylvania — an initiative…
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This Heavy-Duty Chinese Overland RV Has a Two-Story Interior
The following is a report from Auto Evolution. Ladies and gentlemen and lovers of all things wild, before us is…
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AAA: Gas Prices Pop Ahead of Independence Day Holiday
The national average shook off nearly three weeks of stagnation, moving a nickel higher since Thursday, June 20, to hit…
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Aftermarket Conference: Sponsorships & Last Call for Product of the Year
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the upcoming 2024 Aftermarket Conference, which is scheduled for Aug. 12-15 in Orlando, Florida. Sponsorships…
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Gulf Stream Coach Hosts Vista & Vintage Cruiser Rally
Last week Gulf Stream Coach hosted its first-ever Vista & Vintage Cruiser Rally at the Gulf Stream country club facilities…
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Video: Alliance RV Introduces the Delta Ultra Lite RK234
The following is from Alliance RV. We are excited to announce the Delta Ultra Lite series, our newest addition aimed…
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Allison Transmission Releases Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Allison Transmission Holdings announced it has released its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report outlining the company’s sustainability and environmental performance,…
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Society of Certified RV Professionals Announces Recently Certified Personnel
The Society of Certified RV Professionals recognized seven individuals from seven participating dealerships who earned a new certification, and an…
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Coleman-Mach Expands Its Line of 48-Volt Air Conditioners
Coleman-Mach, an Airxcel brand, announced the expansion of its air conditioner line to include additional 48-volt units. The Coleman-Mach air…
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Winegard Launches RV Halo Rally in Time for 4th of July Weekend
Winegard announced the launch of RV Halo Rally, a new feature for its RV Halo app, designed to elevate the…
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CRS Appoints New National Business Development Specialist
Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS), a provider of commercial-grade recreation solutions, announced the appointment of Spencer Wiberley as the new National…
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CDK Global Calls Recent Cyberattack a ‘Ransom Event’
The following is a report from CBS News. CDK Global is now calling the cyberattack that took down its software platform for…
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May Wholesale Shipments Up 7.2% Over 2023
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s May 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Black Book: Wholesale Values Drop Slightly With Rising Temperatures
July results for Black Book’s monthly report show after two consecutive months of increases, average values for motorhomes and towables…
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RVIA Board Approves Revised Organization Bylaws
On June 6, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) Board of Directors approved a new, revised version of the organization’s bylaws.…
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NRVTA Names New Chief Operating Officer
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced the appointment of Kelly Bradley as its new chief operating officer (COO). With…
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KOA Report: 34% of New Campers Are ‘Glampers’
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) released its latest report on glamping as part of its annual Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report…
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Meyer Distributing Opens Oregon Location
Meyer Distributing announced the addition of its Roseburg, Oregon, crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Hermiston,…
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Spot2Nite Launches New Subscription Service
Spot2Nite, a centralized marketplace for private campground, RV park and glamping resort reservations, launched a new subscription service, Spot2Nite+, to make…
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The Dyrt Announces 2024 Best Places to RV
The Dyrt announced its 2024 Best Places to RV report, presented by State Farm. “Interest in RV camping continues to grow, and…
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RVshare Campers’ Choice Awards Ballot Adds Content Creators
RVshare announced the return of its third-consecutive Campers’ Choice Awards. Created in 2022 to complement the launch of RVshare’s Campground Partnership Program,…
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Suburban Adds Griddle Accessories to Lineup
Suburban, an Airxcel brand, introduced a new 1-pound bottle adapter for its Elite Series Griddles. The piece allows RV owners…
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Storyteller’s Linton Spotlighted in 2024 Birmingham C-suite Awards
Alabama’s Birmingham Business Journal (BBJ) recently honored regional C-suite executives for high achievement, including Christina Linton, Storyteller Overland’s chief people…
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Grand Design Unveils Class C Lineage at NYC Glamping Event
Grand Design RV has officially launched its first motorized offering to the public. Lineage Series M is a class C…
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Woodland Airstream Buys 500 Harvest Hosts Memberships
Harvest Hosts, a membership program offering RVers access to 5,000+ unique RV camping locations, announced that Woodland Airstream has purchased…
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Newbook & RVshare Announce Partnership
Newbook, provider of hospitality management solutions, and RVshare announced a partnership to enhance the outdoor booking experience for travelers while…
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Topo Chico Partners With Airstream for Ultimate Staycation Experience
Topo Chico Hard Seltzer announced it is partnering with Airstream to bring ease and refreshment to legal drinking age fans’ summer vacation…
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Industrial Finishes & Systems Opens New Florida Distribution Center
Industrial Finishes & Systems, a distributor of automotive paint, equipment and supplies, recently announced the launch of a distribution center…
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ORR Launches 3rd Round of Outdoor Recreation Grants
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced the opening of the third round of its rural implementation grant opportunity to help rural…
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Elkhart-Based Cross Trailers Plans To Build Middlebury Plant
The following is a report from The Elkhart Truth. An Elkhart, Indiana, trailer maker hopes to more than double its…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Eveland’s is recalling certain 2024 Scamp trailers. The…
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MD Trans Sprinter Partners With 27North
MD Trans Sprinter, a luxury sprinter van dealership in Fenton, Missouri, announced its partnership with 27North, maker of high-end, custom…
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RVDA Launches Dealer Satisfaction Index Survey
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has launched the 2024 Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey, and U.S. and Canadian dealers will…
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RVTI All-Women’s Course Attendee Shares Her Experience
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Recently, the RV Technical Institute and…
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The Dyrt: Solo Camping Increases Significantly for 2nd Consecutive Year
The Dyrt found that solo camping continues to trend upward. In 2023, 29.8% of campers camped alone at least one…
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NATDA Forms Partnership With Insperity
Insperity, provider of human resources and business performance solutions, announced its partnership with NATDA (The North American Trailer Dealers Association).…
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AAA: Nearly 71M People Expected To Travel Over July 4th Week
AAA projects 70.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday travel period*.…
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AP: U.S. Jobless Claims Fall From 10-Month High
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits slipped last week as the U.S. labor market remained resilient. The Labor…
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Reminder: Registration Open for Regulatory, Safety Compliance Seminar
On Tuesday, July 30, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) will host this year’s Regulatory & Safety Compliance Seminar. Registration is…
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Dealerships Affected by CDK Global Cyberattack, News Sources Say
CDK Global, which provides auto dealerships with software for managing sales and services, has shut down many of its systems…
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Winnebago Reports Q3 Results, CEO ‘Generally Pleased’
Winnebago Industries reported financial results for the company’s fiscal 2024 third quarter ended May 25. Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial…
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RV Learning Center Offers Online Warranty Administrator Training
Warranty administrator training is the latest addition to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center’s selection of online courses designed to…
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Dragonfly Energy Expands Wakespeed Product Line
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced the expansion of its Wakespeed product line with two additions:…
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Thor Motor Coach Announces Adventure Van Changes
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) has announced its 2025 model year changes for its Class B motorhome lineup. “With a priority…
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Air Lift Company Certified ‘Great Place To Work’
Aftermarket air suspension manufacturer Air Lift Company announced it has been certified by Great Place To Work. This award is…
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Dometic Brings Awning Production Back to Elkhart
The following is a report from The Elkhart Truth. Dometic, a global RV appliance manufacturer, was so excited about the…
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Ontario Ministry of Transportation Confirms ELD Exemption for RV Industry
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reported that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation has officially confirmed the exemption of drivers…
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CNN: Increased RV Sales Are a ‘Good Sign for Economy’
The following is a report from CNN Business. At this time of year, a reservation with Chill RV Rentals isn’t…
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AEONrv Reveals New Rev2 Model
AEONrv announced the mid-year release of its AEONrv 2023 Rev2 model. The upgraded model incorporates “exciting technology and design enhancements…
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Cleer Vision Boosts Tempered Glass Production Capacity
Cleer Vision Tempered Glass, an Airxcel brand, recently enhanced its production capabilities with the installation of a new tempered glass…
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THOR Approves Regular Quarterly Dividend
THOR Industries today announced that its board of directors approved, at its June 19 meeting, the payment of a regular…
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Seeking Alpha Reviews Camping World Financials
The following is a report by Sandpiper Investment Research published by Seeking Alpha, a crowd-sourced content service for financial market…
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Last Call: Register for ‘Forever Chemicals’ EPA Rulemaking Webinar
On Tuesday, June 25, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) will host an informative webinar on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)…
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Hipcamp Partnership Offers Campers Weather Protection
Hipcamp, a leading global campsite booking company, announced it’s now offering a Weather Guarantee powered by Sensible Weather, a weather…
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Harvest Hosts Seeks ‘Chief Retirement Officer’
Harvest Hosts, a membership program offering RVers access to 5,000+ unique RV camping locations, is seeking a “chief retirement officer”…
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Outdoor Participation Research Study Reveals Findings
The Outdoor Foundation (OF) and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the longtime authority on outdoor participation research and data, released findings from their 2024…
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Inside Indiana Business: Lippert’s Culture, Acquisitions Key to Longevity
The following is a report from Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick. Elkhart, Indiana-based Lippert doesn’t make the boats, RVs,…
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Outdoor Organizations Support EXPLORE Act in Letter to Senate
In a letter to the Senate yesterday, the RV Industry Association (RVIA), along with the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), Theodore Roosevelt Conservation…
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RVIA Board Approves Exterior Griddle Clearance Requirements
On June 6, the RV industry Association (RVIA) board of directors approved the following motion regarding vertical clearance requirements for…
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Video: Sen. Young Calls For GSP Renewal in Senate Hearing
Shortly after meeting with RV industry leaders during the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Advocacy Day on June 5, Indiana’s Senator…
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Dragonfly Energy Partners With Meyer Distributing
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced a partnership with Meyer Distributing, a leading distributor of specialty…
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Elkhart Commissioners Approve Distributer Zoning Change
The following is a report from The Goshen News. A zone map change was approved for a warehouse distribution facility…
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IVEE Group Welcomes New Regional Manager
IVEE Group, a premier management company serving the outdoor hospitality industry, announced that Shanna Pleimann has come on board as…
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Jayco Unveils Renovated Customer Service Facility
The Jayco family of companies announced the completion of significant renovations to its 118,000-square-foot, multilevel customer service facility. The external…
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Eight Blue Compass Stores Achieve Airstream’s ‘Five Rivet Award’
Blue Compass RV announced that eight Airstream locations qualified for the prestigious Airstream Five Rivet Award for outstanding customer service.…
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Renovations Underway at General RV Center’s Elizabethtown Supercenter
General RV Center announced it is expanding its Pennsylvania footprint with a $15 million renovation project at its Elizabethtown supercenter.…
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Forest River’s U.S. Cargo Partners With Dying Defiantly
Forest River Cargo announced its partnership with Dying Defiantly, a charitable organization that helps terminally ill veterans, military personnel and…
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KOA: Campers Crave Immersive Travel Experiences in 2024
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) recently released its Camping Trips and Travel Experience report, which explores the trends of camping and…
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Pikes Peak Traveland RV Changes Ownership
Performance Brokerage Services announced the sale of Pikes Peak Traveland RV in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from the Biles family to…
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Anchorage RV Rental Company Shuts Down Abruptly
The following is a report from the Anchorage Daily News. An Anchorage, Alaska, motor home rental business closed abruptly Friday,…
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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) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Ram…
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Latest RoadSigns Report Shows Shipments To Rise Through 2025
In a webinar presentation for RV Industry Association (RVIA) members June 12, Connor Lokar with ITR Economics said activity in…
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Roadtrek Touts Upcoming 50th Anniversary Rally
Roadtrek is preparing for its upcoming 50th Anniversary Rally, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey, celebrating the brands…
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Lippert Holds ‘Built to Serve’ Event in Wisconsin
Lippert Components, Inc. held its first “Built to Serve” event of 2024 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. In collaboration with the…
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KOA Awarded for ‘Building Deep Loyalty With Customers’
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) was recognized by Loyalty360 as a winner of two 2024 Loyalty360 Awards, which were announced June 6…
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River States Truck & Trailer Sold to Premier Truck Group
Haig Partners LLC, a buy-sell advisory firm to auto, heavy truck and RV dealers in the U.S., served as the…
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