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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Prevost Car is recalling certain 2023 H3-45…
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Geyser Systems Announces Award of Patent
Geyser Systems has announced the allowance of its utility patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), marking…
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The Flipping Nomad Touring U.S. in ‘The Ultimate Fuzion’
The Flipping Nomad, the mother-daughter duo of Cortni and Patti Armstrong, are touring America in their RV from March 5…
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AM Solar Expands Reach of RV Power Solutions With Wesco
AM Solar, maker of RV power solutions, announced its new partnership with Wesco, a provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services…
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RVDA Renews Partnership With KYCS
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) announced it has renewed its endorsed provider agreement with KYCS Global, provider of inventory…
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Meyer Distributing Partners With Keter
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with Keter, makers of resin-based outdoor products. Keter has 5 production facilities across North…
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SeaSucker Earns Innovation Award
SeaSucker, manufacturer of vacuum-mounted marine, camp and RV, and automotive accessories, recently won an Innovation Award for its Basking Bag…
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AAA: Pump Prices Rise Leisurely, Expected To Accelerate
The national average for a gallon of gas has been rising leisurely since March 7, moving a mere two cents…
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RVs Move America Week Registration Opens Next Week
RVs Move America Week registration is opening next week on March 19. The annual event RVs Move America Week is only…
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National RV Show Returning to Washington’s Moses Lake
The following is a report from Source ONE News. The National RV Show is set to make its annual return…
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Winnebago Board Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend
Winnebago Industries, a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced that the company’s board of directors approved a quarterly cash…
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REV Group Announces Secondary Offering of Common Stock
REV Group announced the pricing of its previously announced underwritten secondary public offering of 7,395,191 shares of the company’s common…
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RVIA Board Approves New Committee
Last week, on the front end of the RV Leadership Conference, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) board of directors held…
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GEN-Y, Bret Holmes Partner for NASCAR Truck Series Race
Bret Holmes Racing (BHR) announced that GEN-Y Hitch will serve as a sponsor for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race…
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RVTI: 4 Reasons to Become an RV Technician
The following is a report from the RV Technical Institute (RVTI). Are you seeking an alternative to higher education, interested…
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Harbinger Motors Delivers First Electric Chassis to THOR
Harbinger, a California-based electric vehicle (EV) truck manufacturer, delivered its first customer chassis to THOR Industries this month. “Harbinger’s delivery…
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Blue Compass Partners With Love’s To Offer Exclusive Discounts for RVers
Blue Compass RV announced a partnership with Love’s Travel Stops to provide customers discounts on gas, auto-diesel and propane through…
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ORR Welcomes Bipartisan Support for Senate’s Economic Development Reauthorization Act
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable’s (ORR) applauded the markup of the Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024, which has a historic…
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GEN-Y Announces Racing Partnership With Contingency Connection
GEN-Y Hitch announced its new partnership with Contingency Connection. Contingency Connection, a motorsports-marketing platform in North America, has been delivering…
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Integrated Supply Network Expands Program for Mobile Tool Dealers
Integrated Supply Network (ISN), an automotive tool wholesale distributor, has expanded its Freedom Program for mobile tool dealers. ISN’s Freedom…
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Expion360 Achieves UL 1973 Compliance for EX1 SmartTalk Bluetooth Batteries
Lithium battery maker Expion360 announced Wednesday that its EX1 SmartTalk Bluetooth batteries are now UL 1973 compliant. The UL 1973…
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Ohio Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts To Open Early for Eclipse Events
The Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort locations near Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, are welcoming families as they celebrate the April…
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Auto Data Direct Acquires Opus VTR
Auto Data Direct announced Wednesday the acquisition of Opus VTR, a vehicle titling and registration service provider offering software solutions…
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Patrick Industries Participating in Upcoming ROTH Conference
Patrick Industries will participate in the upcoming 36th Annual ROTH Conference being held on March 17-19 at The Ritz Carlton…
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RVIA Report Celebrates Association, Kirby’s Milestones in 2024
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) published its 2023 Annual Report. The following forward is from President and CEO Craig Kirby,…
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Oliver Travel Trailers Adds Bretz RV as Dealer Partner
Hohenwald, Tennessee-based Oliver Travel Trailers announced a new dealer partnership with Bretz RV with six locations. “We are honored to…
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Dutchmen, Keystone Recognize Employee With ‘Courageous Action Award’
Dutchmen RV’s Plant 820 shared a press release on Candy Heath for her quick and decisive actions that saved the…
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Winnebago Named Minnesota Twins’ ‘Outdoor Adventure Partner’
The Minnesota Twins and Winnebago Industries today announced a multi-year partnership that will create “extraordinary experiences” for fans at Minnesota’s…
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Blue Ox Debuts Custom-Designed Receiver Hitches
Blue Ox launched its custom-designed receiver hitches, a new addition to its renowned range of towing products. The hitches are…
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Intellitec, Ranger Distribution Partner to Expand OEM Support
Intellitec Products announced a new distribution agreement with Ranger Distribution (RDI). The new partnership will expand Ranger’s product offerings and…
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Truma Partners With Dealerships for Eclipse Watch Parties
Truma North America is partnering with RV dealerships across the country to host Eclipse Watch Parties on Monday, April 8.…
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Outdoorsy Launches Competition for ‘America’s Best Summer Job’
Just in time for a summer when RVing is poised to be the vacation of choice for millions of Americans, Outdoorsy…
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RVIA to Host Spring Economics Webinar on Thursday
This Thursday, March 14, from 1-2 p.m. ET, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) will host a members-only webinar to review…
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Two-Thirds of Americans Want to Camp in Next Three Years
The Dyrt found that nearly two out of three Americans say they are at least somewhat interested in camping in the…
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US Inflation Up in February, Price Pressures Remain Elevated
Consumer prices in the United States picked up last month, a sign that inflation remains a persistent challenge for the Federal Reserve…
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Lightspeed Appoints Brian Provost President & CEO
Lightspeed, a provider of RV dealership management software, announced Monday that Brian Provost has been appointed chief executive officer, succeeding…
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Yokohama Tire Announces Bassmaster Partnership
Yokohama Tire has announced it is the Presenting Sponsor of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic Tailgate Driven by Yokohama…
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RVWA To Host Women’s History Month Networking Event
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) announced an event celebrating Women’s History Month, dedicated to honoring the achievements and contributions of…
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Jury Sides With Forest River in Logo Infringement Lawsuit
In a statement released Monday, Forest River announced a unanimous verdict in favor of its East To West brand against…
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Camping World’s Coleman Brand No. 1 Seller Nationwide in January
Camping World Holdings reported Monday that its Coleman brand of travel trailers was the No. 1 selling travel trailer by…
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EV Suppliers Partner on Off-Grid Charging Integration
Nxu Inc., a domestic technology firm specializing in EV charging and energy storage solutions, has signed a letter of intent…
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Model 1, The Shyft Group Sign National Distribution Agreement
Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, a bus and transportation services dealer, signed a national distribution agreement with The Shyft Group. For…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Jayco is recalling certain 2024 Jayco Granite…
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Winnebago Industries’ Melissa Kay Boom a Women MAKE Awards Honoree
Melissa Kay Boom, vice president of business excellence systems at Winnebago Industries, Inc., has been selected as a 2024 Women…
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Priority RV Network Executive Director to Retire
After a tenure spanning over a decade, Corey Ruzicka announced his upcoming retirement as the executive director of the Priority…
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Lazydays Reports Q4, Full-Year 2023 Financial Results, Update on 2024
Lazydays today reported financial results for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, 2023. “The fourth quarter of 2023 proved to…
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REV Group Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
REV Group, manufacturers of specialty vehicles in the fire and emergency, commercial and recreation industries, has published its 2023 Corporate…
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OHI Congratulates 75 Graduates of the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality
OHI (Outdoor Hospitality Industry) announced the 2024 graduates of the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality. The following owners,…
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RV LIFE Unveils Top RVer Spring Break Destinations on Weather Channel
RV LIFE, an app and online platform for RV enthusiasts, recently joined The Weather Channel to discuss their top spring…
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US Employers Add 275K Jobs in February
The following is a report from the Associated Press. America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in February, adding…
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Spring Forward: Gas Prices Higher With Rising Demand
Pump prices have maintained a steady march higher, rising eight cents since to $3.39, according to Thursday’s report. More expensive…
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Agile Offroad Teams Up With Tiffin Motorhomes
Agile Offroad, makers of off-road suspension technology, equipment and accessories, announced its recent partnership with RV manufacturer Tiffin Motorhomes. Tiffin…
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Bowlus Unveils the All-New 2025 Rivet Travel Trailer
Bowlus, maker of performance luxury RVs, announced Thursday its new rugged travel trailer, the Rivet. Although keeping the trademarked shape,…
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Care Camps Celebrates 40th Anniversary, Changes Name
Care Camps, a national nonprofit foundation that funds over 120 pediatric oncology camps across the U.S. and Canada, announced the…
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Meyer Distributing Forms Partnership With C.E. Smith Company
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with C.E. Smith Company. C.E. Smith manufactures and sells replacement parts for small to…
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GEN-Y Hitch Partners With The AAM Group
GEN-Y Hitch announced its new partnership with The AAM Group. The AAM Group, a distribution group in the Specialty Equipment…
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Cavco Ratifies Revised Collective Bargaining Agreement
Manufactured housing company Cavco announced that it has successfully reached agreement on a revised collective bargaining agreement between Pennwest TCC…
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Lazydays To Open New Arizona Location
Lazydays announced the opening of Lazydays of Phoenix at Surprise, in Surprise, Arizona. The new facility is the third location…
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Flatbike Introduces Folding Bike for Small Spaces
Flatbike introduced its CHANGE Folding Adventure Bike, a full-size bicycle engineered for all-terrain use yet folds in half for storage…
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RVIA Recognizes First Emerging Leaders Coalition Graduating Class
At the RV Industry Association (RVIA) Leadership Conference Wednesday, the first graduating class from the Emerging Leaders Coalition was recognized.…
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Preliminary Determinations In Aluminum Extrusion Countervailing Duty Investigation Announced
This report appeared on the RVIA.org website. On March 5, the Department of Commerce announced its preliminary determinations in the…
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inTech’s Terra Rebranded as Aucta Following Litigation
In a statement released Wednesday, inTech announced that the Terra travel trailer will now be called Aucta following litigation proceedings…
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2024 Leadership Conference Inspires Industry’s Forward Momentum
The second annual Leadership Conference hosted by the RV Industry Association (RVIA) kicked off with record attendance of more than…
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THOR Industries Reports ‘Challenging’ Q2, CEO Remains Confident
THOR Industries announced on Wednesday financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended Jan. 31. “Our fiscal second quarter, similar…
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Myers Industries Announces Q4, Full Year Results
Myers Industries, a manufacturer of polymer products for numerous markets including the RV industry, reported fourth quarter and full year…
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‘RVing in New England’ Asks Fans for Feedback
Weekly Facebook Live show RVing in New England, hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), wants to know…
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ICON Technologies Expands RV Fender Skirts Collection
ICON Technologies Limited, a manufacturer and marketer of plastic components for RVs, announced the expansion of its collection of RV…
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The Shyft Group Joins Ford Pro Upfitter Program
The Shyft Group has been selected to join the Ford Pro Upfitter program, which was created to provide a seamless…
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REV Group’s Net Sales Increase 0.4% in Q1 2024
REV Group, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty and recreational vehicles, reported results Wednesday for the first quarter of 2024. Consolidated…
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THOR Industries’ Stock Drops After Missing Quarterly Profit Expectations
According to several news sources Wednesday, THOR Industries’ stock fell after the recreational vehicle maker missed quarterly profit expectations. The company…
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Speaker Applications for OCHE 2024 Now Open
Speaker applications for the 2024 Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE) are officially open. If you have valuable information to…
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Patrick Industries Appoints Andy Roeder As EVP of Finance & CFO
Patrick Industries announced that it has appointed Andy Roeder as executive vice president of finance, chief financial officer and treasurer…
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Recognizing RV Fixed Operations Certification Week
The Society of Certified RV Professionals, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI), and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center have designated this…
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Washington State Passes RV Specific Franchise Bill
The Washington State Senate unanimously passed legislation (HB 1996) to create an RV-specific franchise law that governs the manufacturer-dealer relationship…
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AdventureGenie Partners With RVshare
AdventureGenie, an AI-powered travel planning tool for camping and RV trips, has announced its partnership with RVshare, which connects RV…
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Nebraska Panhandle Parks Receiving $1M in Upgrades
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission said visitors will enjoy more than $1 million of recent upgrades to state park and…
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RV Industry Works Through Excess Inventory, Expects Sales Uptick in 2024
The following is a report from the South Bend Tribune. The RV industry continues to show signs of coming back…
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New MB Quart Discus Speakers Offer Inverted Tweeter Technology
Maxxsonics announced its all-new for 2024 MB Quart Discus line of speakers with inverted dome tweeter technology. The speakers’ improved…
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Season 3 Premiere of Discovery Channel’s ‘RV There Yet?’
Season 3 of the RV travel series RV There Yet is scheduled to debut on the Discovery Channel on Saturday,…
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RVWA Launches ‘RISE With RVWA’ for Women’s History Month
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) announced the launch of the ‘RISE with RVWA’ campaign, in line with the celebration of…
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RV on Call Receives Certification From Black Folks Camp Too
In February, RV on Call became the first mobile RV service provider in the US to receive Unity Blaze certification…
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Dates Set for Fun Town RV Annual Party at Cowboys’ Home Stadium
Fun Town RV announced the dates of its annual DFW RV Party at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event…
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Global Camping Equipment Market Estimated to Reach $43.25B by 2031
According to a global camping report from Straits Research, a market intelligence company, “The global camping equipment market revenue was…
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ODA & ORR Announce New Outdoor Pathway Scholarship Program
The Outdoor Diversity Alliance (ODA) and Outdoor Recreation Roundtable’s (ORR) Together Outdoors (TO) initiative have partnered to launch a new…
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Q&A: The Outdoors & National Parks Are for All Women
The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) recently published a Q&A on its blog with Lydia Mok, Wondery Outdoors’ co-owner and…
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Harbinger Adds Former Tesla Executive to Leadership Team
Harbinger, a Los Angeles-based electric vehicle (EV) truck manufacturer, announced the addition of Steve Gawronski to its roster as VP,…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following vehicular recalls: Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2024…
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RVIA Features Lippert’s Kartik Mekala on Sustainability
The following is a News & Insights profile from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). As Lippert’s first director of sustainability,…
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RVDA & KPA Webinar to Focus on Critical Compliance Timelines
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) and KPA are offering a 30-minute webinar for RV dealers later this month. The…
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Cummins Unveils Next-Gen Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine
Cummins announced it will launch its next product in the Cummins HELM 15-liter fuel agnostic platform, the diesel X15. The…
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RVIA Spring Forecast Insights Webinar With ITR Economics
The RV Industry Association will host a members-only webinar to review the Spring RV Roadsigns forecast and provide insight on…
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Cavco Collective Bargaining Agreement Covering Pennsylvania Plant Expires
Manufactured housing company Cavco announced Thursday that the collective bargaining agreement between Pennwest TCC and The International Association of Machinists,…
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Forbes: RV Parks Competing On Newness, Growing Size, Amenities
If your idea of heaven is a large, richly amenitized RV park, this is the era you’ve waited for. And…
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Gas Prices Trend Upward Ahead of Spring Break
Drivers saw gas prices creep up the final week of February. The national average for a gallon of gas was…
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THOR Commits Multiyear Support to Nonprofit Housing Agency
On Feb. 28, THOR Industries announced a multiyear commitment to support Lacasa, Inc., a nonprofit housing agency offering programs to…
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Wholesale Shipments Expected to Rise in 2024
RV wholesale shipments are expected to hit 350,000 units in 2024, according to the Spring 2024 issue of RV RoadSigns, the…
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Campers Inn RV of Naperville Offering Rockwood RVs
Campers Inn RV of Naperville announced that the dealership now carries the Rockwood RV brand. Campers Inn RV acquired these…
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East to West’s ALTA Division Celebrates 10,000th Unit
East to West RV, a division of Forest River, announced that its 501 Division, which manufactures ALTA travel trailers, celebrated…
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All-Women’s Tech Classes Slated Throughout 2024
After the success of last year’s all-women’s RV technician classes, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and the RV Women’s Alliance…
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Trader Interactive’s Boatmart Forms Marine Dealer Program
Boatmart, the Trader Interactive marine marketplace formerly known as Boatline, announced a strategic partnership for dealers who sell Chaparral and…
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