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			  Brown & Brown Reports Q2 FinancialsBrown & Brown announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2024. Revenues for the second quarter of… Read More »
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			  RVIA Reveals Survey of Lenders’ Experiences ResultsAnnually, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) conducts a nationwide survey of the RV lending portfolios of major financial institutions. Data… Read More »
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			  RVLI Acquires ARC Sales Rep AgencyRVLI, a national RV aftermarket manufacturer’s representative agency, has closed on the acquisition of ARC Sales, an RV aftermarket manufacturer’s… Read More »
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			  Ontario RV Dealers Association, Orbit Insurance Renew CollaborationOrbit Insurance Services and the Ontario Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (ORVDA) will continue their strategic collaboration for 2024-27, with Orbit… Read More »
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			  Survey Highlights Accessibility Challenges in Outdoor TravelGlobal outdoor accommodation booking platform Pitchup.com launched an initiative to improve accessibility in the outdoor travel sector. Partnering with Purple Goat, a disability-led… Read More »
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			  Airxcel InVision Appliances Featured on 2025 Jayco TrailersAirxcel announced that its brand InVision will be the exclusive appliance brand featured on Jayco’s new Jay Flight and Lightweight… Read More »
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			  AI-Based Road Trip Planner Unveils New NLP FeatureAdventureGenie, the only AI-based road trip planner for campers and RVers, announced its new Personal Genie, a new natural language… Read More »
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			  Winnebago Recognized by USA TODAYWinnebago Industries reported it has been named by USA TODAY as one of America’s Climate Leaders 2024. The second annual list highlights… Read More »
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			  Alliance RV Promotes Joe Mehl to Vice President of MarketingAlliance RV announced the promotion of Joe Mehl from marketing director to vice president of marketing. In his new role,… Read More »
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			  Four Wheel Campers Announces New CEOCalifornia-based manufacturer Four Wheel Campers, which offers a range of customizable pop-up campers for pickup trucks, announced the appointment of… Read More »
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			  GEN-Y Hitch Names Midwest Sales ManagerGEN-Y Hitch has announced Kyle Luginski as its new Midwest sales manager. “I am beyond excited and proud to be… Read More »
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			  LKQ Corp. Appoints Andrew Clarke to Board of DirectorsLKQ Corp. announced the appointment of Andrew Clarke to the company’s board of directors as a new independent director, effective… Read More »
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			  RVWA To Celebrate Women’s Equality Day at RVTIThe RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA), in partnership with the RV Technical Institute (RVTI), the RV Industry Association (RVIA) and the… Read More »
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			  Caravan Salon ’24 Organizers Release Full ProgramFrom Aug. 30 to Sept. 8, the Caravan Salon trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, will again be the meeting platform… Read More »
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			  Discounts & Upgraded Amenities Help Boost Camper Stays, Study FindsThe following is a report from Modern Campground. A new study released by Modern Campground, in partnership with Cairn Consulting… Read More »
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			  NHTSA Lists Weekly RecallsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Forest River is recalling certain 2024 Forest River… Read More »
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			  SylvanSport Debuts New Product Line for 20th AnniversarySylvanSport, the Brevard, North Carolina-based manufacturer of adventure travel trailers, pop-up campers, rooftop tents and outdoor gear, is celebrating its… Read More »
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			  Winnebago, Habitat for Humanity Elkhart Partner on New HomeThe following is a report from the Elkhart Truth. Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday,… Read More »
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			  FMCA to Host Upcoming Oregon EventMembers of FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association), the world’s largest nonprofit association for RV owners, will gather in Redmond, Oregon,… Read More »
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			  Enrollment Deadline Approaching for Virtual Sales TrainingSobel University has extended enrollment for the Comprehensive Sales Course scheduled Aug. 5-9. This will be the last virtual course… Read More »
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			  Video: Alliance RV Spotlights Lamination PlantAlliance RV released a new behind-the-scenes video tour of its lamination plant. “Join our exclusive tour to witness top-tier innovation… Read More »
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			  AAA: Pump Prices Reflect Summer DoldrumsThe national average for a gallon of gas fell four cents to $3.50 since last week. The likely cause is… Read More »
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			  Hipcamp, Subaru Launch 10 ‘Classic American Roadtrip Routes’Hipcamp, a leading campsite booking company, in partnership with Subaru of America, announced a resource of 10 electric vehicle-ready road… Read More »
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			  Renogy Partners With Priority RV Network on Off-Grid SolutionsRenogy, a renewable energy off-grid solutions provider, announced a strategic partnership with Priority RV Network (PRVN), North America’s largest network… Read More »
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			  Dometic Q2 Reports Strong Cash Flow, Increased MarginDometic reported financial results for its second quarter. Note one Swedish Krona (SEK) is equivalent to $0.095. Key findings from… Read More »
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			  Encore RV Opens Manufacturing Facility Following Fire DestructionEncore RV announced the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility. The milestone comes after the unfortunate fire that affected… Read More »
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			  Escapees RV Club Transitions Management to Harvest HostsEscapees RV Club, an organization for RVers with 70,000 members, announced Harvest Hosts will take over the management and operations… Read More »
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			  GoCamp Appoints Tyler Duke as CEOGoCamp, a subsidiary of Storyteller Overland and leader in the camper van rental industry, has named Tyler Duke its new… Read More »
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			  More Than 16K Attend Overland Expo Pacific NorthwestOverland Expo Pacific Northwest, the second in the series of premier U.S. consumer events, continued its momentum with the recent Overland Expo… Read More »
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			  Brown & Brown Named Among Best Workplaces for MillennialsBrown & Brown’s J. Powell Brown, president and CEO, and Julie Turpin, chief people officer, announced that Great Place To… Read More »
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			  RVIA Survey: Impact of PFAS on the RV IndustryPFAS, commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” are quickly being regulated at state and federal levels. As discussed during the… Read More »
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			  Go RVing Trends Report Spotlights Short-Form VideosThe following is a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association. Short-form videos offer the highest return on investment and… Read More »
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			  RVTI, Blue Compass Continue Focus on Service Tech RecruitmentThe following is a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association. Earlier this week, the RV Technical Institute… Read More »
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			  Last Call for OHI’s OHCE2024 Early Bird PricingThe Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI)’s Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE) is quickly approaching, and time is running out for… Read More »
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	Dragonfly Editorial Updates Policy on Ethical AI UseDragonfly Editorial‘s President Samantha Enslen announced an updated policy on the company’s usage of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. “As we spend… Read More »
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			  Heartland RV Makes Executive Team ChangesHeartland RVs announced it has made strategic changes to its executive team for the coming 2025 model year. Heartland has… Read More »
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			  RVDA Con/Expo Workshops To Cover Dealership ‘Best Practices’The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that industry consultant Valerie Ziebron will be presenting a trio of workshops at the… Read More »
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			  Video: The Right To Repair Act: What Should Dealers Do?Dealer consultant Tom Kline, owner of Better Vantage Point, joins Ed Roberts, COO of Bozard Ford, and host Brandon Barnett… Read More »
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			  Eberspächer To Exhibit at ’24 Caravan SalonEberspächer announced that it will be showcasing products for electric and conventional drives at this year’s Caravan Salon in Duesseldorf,… Read More »
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			  Storable Releases Corporate Social Responsibility ReportStorable, a provider of integrated technology solutions for the self-storage, RV and marine industries, has released its latest Corporate Social… Read More »
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			  ‘RVing in New England’ Hosts Open Mic NightThe Weekly Facebook Live show RVing in New England, hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), was scheduled… Read More »
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			  RVIA: ‘De Minimis’ Trade Issue Moving on Capitol HillThe following is a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The RV aftermarket trade – manufacturers, suppliers,… Read More »
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			  KZ RV Names Angelia Peterson Director of MarketingKZ RV announced the appointment of Angelia Peterson as its new director of marketing and communications. With over 20 years… Read More »
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			  Torklift Launches Internal Frame-Mounted Payload AnchorsTorklift International announced the launch of its latest product — the ApexAnchors Internal Frame-Payload Anchor system, with new turnbuckle designs to… Read More »
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			  Aqua-Hot Partners With Escapod on Heating System TrainingAqua-Hot, an Airxcel brand, has partnered with Escapod to provide its Gen1 heating system on Escapod’s TOPO2 Voyager. The Gen1… Read More »
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			  Rotary Releases Air-Hydraulic Lifting Table for Service ShopsRotary, part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG), a Dover company, is expanding its vehicle service offerings with the release of… Read More »
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			  NTP-STAG’s Jennet Lewis on Dynamic Customer ServiceThe following is a profile from the RV Industry Association’s News & Insights report. Jennet Lewis, NTP-STAG’s director of U.S.… Read More »
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	Fed More Convinced Inflation is Slowing to 2% TargetChair Jerome Powell said Monday that the Federal Reserve is becoming more convinced that inflation is headed back to its… Read More »
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			  RVshare: RV Rental Popularity Growing for EventsRVshare, the largest community for RV owners and renters, said it is revolutionizing the way people experience large-scale events. With… Read More »
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			  Lippert Names New Directors in Strategic PromotionsLippert Components, Inc. announced the promotion of two key leaders. Jason Hamood has been named director of fiberglass sales, while… Read More »
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			  KOA: Campers Prioritize Relationships & Personal Well-BeingKampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) released its inaugural Outdoors & Wellness report as part of the annual Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report… Read More »
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			  FMCA’s Executive Director, CEO Stepping DownFMCA (Family Motor Coach Association), an international organization for RV owners, announced to its membership Sunday that Executive Director and… Read More »
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			  Cummins Releases Sustainability Progress ReportCummins has published its latest annual Sustainability Progress Report, announcing advancements in the company’s efforts to fulfill its mission of… Read More »
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			  Tell RV PRO: Tips & Tricks for Navigating Open HouseOne of the biggest events in the RV industry is just around the corner, and RV PRO wants your help!… Read More »
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			  Noovo Expands Operations in Las VegasThe following is a report from the Las Vegas Review Journal. A Las Vegas camper van manufacturer with French roots… Read More »
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			  Priority One Offering Prequalification for CustomersPriority One Financial Services announced it now provides customers the ability to prequalify for financing with no impact to their… Read More »
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			  Safe-Guard Announces Investment From Hellman & FriedmanSafe-Guard Products International, provider of branded protection products for the automotive, RV, powersports and marine industries, announced that it has closed… Read More »
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			  NHTSA Lists Weekly RecallsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Forest River Bus is recalling certain 2023-2024 Starcraft… Read More »
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			  RVTI Publishes 2023 Annual ReportThe RV Technical Institute (RVTI) has released its 2023 annual report, which highlights its multifaceted efforts to address the growing… Read More »
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			  Video: GEN-Y Hitch Teases Collaboration With Mossy OakGEN-Y Hitch has released a teaser trailer video announcing its new collaboration with Mossy Oak. The company said to stay… Read More »
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			  DOE Awards Cummins’ Accelera $75MCummins announced that the company has been awarded $75 million to convert approximately 360,000 square feet of existing manufacturing space… Read More »
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			  OVR Partners With Monterey Motorsports FestivalOVR: Outdoor Vehicle Recreation, a media brand that focuses on vehicle-based outdoor adventure, will curate a wide variety of new,… Read More »
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			  Campers Challenged To Camp CleanThis June through October, the National Wildlife Federation and Johnson Outdoors are teaming up for the Great American Campout by encouraging people… Read More »
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			  AAA: Despite Hurricane & Record Holiday Travel, Gas Prices Barely BudgeThe national average for a gallon of gas rose three cents to $3.54 from July 4. The slight nudge higher… Read More »
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			  Kube Teardrop Making Its Way to the USKimberley Kampers announced in May that its all-terrain-ready Kube camper trailer will be heading to the United States. The company’s… Read More »
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			  Grand Design Unveils Transferable Warranty ProgramGrand Design RV has announced enhancements to its warranty program. The company’s three- and five-year warranties will now be fully… Read More »
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			  RVTI, Blue Compass To Partner for Tech RecruitmentThe RV Technical Institute (RVTI) will be partnering with Blue Compass RV during the upcoming 2024 American School Counselor Conference.… Read More »
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	European Caravan Federation Publishes Market AnalysisThe following is a report from AboutCampBtoB.com. The European Caravan Federation has published an analysis of the leisure vehicle market… Read More »
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			  RVWA Opens 2025 Board NominationsThe RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) announced that nominations are now open for board seats. This is a unique opportunity for… Read More »
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			  Toy Storage Nation To Host Sept. RV & Boat Storage WorkshopToy Storage Nation (TSN) announced an Executive RV and Boat Storage Workshop to be held Sept. 27 in Naples, Florida.… Read More »
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	Multiple RVs Catch Fire at Pete’s RV in ConnecticutThe following is a report from South Windsor’s WTNH News 8. Multiple RVs and motor homes caught fire at Pete’s… Read More »
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			  Octane Completes $365M Asset-Backed SecuritizationOctane announced that it has closed a $365 million securitization (“OCTL 2024-2”) collateralized by its fixed-rate installment powersports loans issued… Read More »
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			  Priority RV Network Appoints New Executive DirectorPriority RV Network (PRVN) announced the appointment of Nicole Schantz as the new executive director, effective Aug. 1. Schantz brings… Read More »
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			  Grand Design Teams Up With The Headrest Safe Co.Grand Design RV announced its partnership with The Headrest Safe Company, providers of discreet vehicle safe storage systems. The Headrest… Read More »
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			  700Credit Announces Integration Partnership With Pre-Pair700Credit, a leading provider of credit reports, compliance solutions, soft pull, identity verification and fraud detection platforms, announced an alliance… Read More »
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			  Dealership Performance CRM Launches AI FeatureDealership Performance 360 CRM (DP360 CRM), an industry expert in customer relationship management (CRM), announced the launch of its new… Read More »
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	Dragonfly Energy Partners With Canada’s Largest RV DealerDragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced the strengthening of its presence in the Canadian market through… Read More »
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			  RV Pocket Tech Joins RVDA As Associate MemberRV Pocket Tech, an app dedicated to enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of RV technicians, announced its new status as… Read More »
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			  ‘RVing in New England’ Talks Weather, RV PurchasingThe Weekly Facebook Live show RVing in New England, hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), was scheduled… Read More »
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	Fed Chair Powell: Cooling US Job Market Signals Possible Rate CutFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday reinforced a message that the Fed is paying growing attention to a slowing… Read More »
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	Kunes Auto & RV Announces New Parent CompanyKunes Auto & RV Group, a Midwest automotive group with more than 45 auto and RV dealerships, announced the launch… Read More »
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			  Grote Industries Names Vice President of Grote NetworksGrote Industries announced the addition of Andrew Grose, vice president of Grote Networks, to its executive team. With over 14… Read More »
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			  Gulf Stream Coach Appoints Marketing DirectorGulf Stream Coach announced the appointment of Jason Overholt as its new marketing director. “Gulf Stream Coach is the RV… Read More »
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	RVDA & Protective to Host Customer Service, F&I WebinarThe RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and Protective Asset Protection will hold a 30-minute webinar for RV dealers on Wednesday, July 24,… Read More »
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			  RV Aftermarket Conference Hotel Cutoff TodayThe deadline to book a hotel room for the RV Aftermarket Conference is today, July 10. The event is focused on supporting… Read More »
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			  RVIA: DeLaine Triplitt on Finding Inspiration Through RVTIThe following is a profile from the RV Industry Association. DeLaine Triplitt is spending her retirement embracing outdoor opportunities. She’s… Read More »
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			  The Dyrt: Top 10 Hardest-to-Book US CampgroundsAccording to The Dyrt’s 2024 Camping Report presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma, 45.5% of campers reported having a difficult… Read More »
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			  Extreme Weather, Power Outages Driving Portable Power MarketThe Niche Research (TNR) released its report on the portable power station market, which has witnessed significant growth in recent… Read More »
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			  Mike Butler Joins Firefly Integrations as VP of SalesFirefly Integrations announced that Mike Butler will join their team as the new vice president of sales. Butler brings a… Read More »
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			  Video: Tom Kline Advises Dealers on Cybersecurity Following CDK BreachDealer consultant Tom Kline, owner of Better Vantage Point, joins CDT News to discuss the importance of having the right… Read More »
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			  Eberspächer Posts Fiscal Year With Operational TurnaroundEberspächer reported that in 2023, it had a net revenue of €3.0 billion, an increase of 10.3% compared to the… Read More »
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			  Meyer Distributing Announces New Louisiana LocationMeyer Distributing announced the addition of its of its Covington, Louisiana, crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from… Read More »
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			  nuCamp Revives Cirrus 920 Truck CamperThe following is a report from Auto Evolution. While some people are looking for massive RVs and travel trailers, some… Read More »
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			  OHCE2023 Among Top 50 Fastest-Growing Trade ShowsOHI (formerly National ARVC) announced that its award-winning Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE) has again been named one of… Read More »
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			  Registration Opens for 2024 MH FacTOURy Summit in ElkhartThis year’s MH FacTOURy Summit has announced that attendee registration is now open for the two-day event hosted at the… Read More »
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			  NHTSA Lists Weekly RecallsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Forest River is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cross Trail… Read More »
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			  Champion Homes Awarded Top Design HonorsSkyline Champion Corp. announced that for the 10th consecutive year, its subsidiary Champion Homes has been recognized by the Manufactured… Read More »
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			  RVDA of Canada Warns Against RV Fraud IncreaseAccording to the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada, there has been a notable increase in RV frauds across… Read More »
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			  Derema Group Adds to TeamDerema Group recently announced the addition of two new associates, Galadriel “G” Gaines and Aaron Bronson, who bring a wealth… Read More »
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			  75% of Large Group Campers Believe Camping Enhances Family BondsThe following is a report from Modern Campground. A new study released by Modern Campground, in partnership with Cairn Consulting… Read More »