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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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Exodus Rigs Introduces the Capax
California-based Exodus Rigs announced the introduction of its first model, The Capax. The Capax is an American-made luxury travel trailer…
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Thor Motor Coach Reveals Class A Diesel Pusher Updates
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) announced its 2025 model year changes across its Class A diesel motorhome lineup. With an emphasis…
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RVIA Board Adjusts Recommended Model Year Changeover Dates
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Last week, the RV Industry Association…
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Go RVing’s Trends To Know: Traveling With Pets
Go RVing released its Monthly Trends Report, this month with findings on traveling with pets. People want to travel with…
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Genesis Products Teams Up With AJ Foyt Racing Driver
Genesis Products announced a partnership with IndyCar Driver Santino Ferrucci, pilot of the No. 14 car for AJ Foyt Racing.…
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Last Call for Aftermarket Lifetime Achievement Award Nominations
Nominations for the RV Aftermarket’s Lifetime Achievement Award are being accepted through this Friday, June 14th. The annual Lifetime Achievement…
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RV Learning Center College Scholarship Deadline Approaching
The application for the Mike Molino RV Learning Center College Scholarship Program is available online for undergraduates currently employed in the RV…
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goHomePort Expands Portfolio of Storage Facilities
goHomePort, the parent company of RV storage, rentals and service/repairs businesses, announced it recently closed on an acquisition in West…
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Meet 2024’s RVeterans Honorees
RV PRO is excited to announce the 15 professionals who have dedicated their careers to this outstanding industry. These 15…
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GEN-Y Hitch Names OEM Sales Manager/Customer Service Director
GEN-Y Hitch has announced Jason Helmuth as their OEM sales manager/customer service director. In the over six years on the…
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OHI Wraps Up D.C. Visit Focused on RV Park & Campground Advocacy
Members of OHI (formerly National ARVC) leadership and campground owners wrapped up an important visit to Washington last week advocating…
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Bill Introduced To Update Pennsylvania RV Law
Pennsylvania’s RV law would receive needed upgrades and stronger consumer protections under a bill introduced Wednesday by state Rep. Scott…
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Fun Town RV Donates $250K to New RV Tech Program
Navarro College, an educational institution in Corsicana, Texas, announced the upcoming launch of its RV technician program. This initiative is…
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Caravan Salon ’24 To Feature Dedicated Tourism Hall
The Caravan Salon trade fair is the European RV industry’s largest annual gathering, and this year, it will highlight the…
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Expion360 To Present at Noble Capital Virtual TMT Conference
Expion360, maker of lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, announced it will attend the Noble Capital Virtual TMT Conference being held…
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Iowa-Based RV Dealership Survives Tornado
The following is a report from The N’West Iowa REVIEW. Mark Ten Kley wasn’t short on business on Thursday, June…
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AP: US Inflation Cooled in May, Price Pressures May Be Easing
Inflation in the United States eased in May for a second straight month, a hopeful sign that an acceleration of…
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National Go RVing Day Reaches Over 4M Viewers
The third annual National Go RVing Day took place this past Saturday, June 8. The special day, which calls on…
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Applications Open for RVIA Emerging Leaders Coalition
Applications are open to join the next class of the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Emerging Leaders Coalition. The Emerging Leaders…
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EcoFlow Unveils New Alternator Charger
EcoFlow, a portable power and eco-friendly energy solutions company, is expanding its suite of On-the-Road Power Solutions with the launch…
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RVIA Standards Training Hosted by Aluminum Trailer Company
The following is from the RVIA News & Insights’ report. The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Standards’ team offers educational resources and hands-on…
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Camping Social App Partners With Care Camps Foundation
Camping Tools, the all-in-one adventure companion for camping enthusiasts, announced a strategic partnership with Care Camps Foundation (CCF), a national nonprofit…
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Medallion Bank Touts 20th Anniversary
Medallion Bank, an FDIC-insured bank providing consumer loans for the purchase of RVs, boats and home improvements, is celebrating 20…
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Auto Service Contractor Launches Powersports Protection
Smart AutoCare, a provider of automotive service contracts, launched its newest protection for a wide range of powersports vehicles, dubbed…
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Lazydays Appoints New Chairman of the Board
Lazydays announced that lead independent director and former interim CEO Robert DeVincenzi has been appointed chairman of the board of…
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Owl Vans Partners With Mercedes-Benz
Owl Vans, an adventure van accessory company, announced its official partnership with Mercedes-Benz. This exclusive collaboration highlights Owl Vans’ commitment…
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NRVTA Sets Attendance Record at Alliance RV Rally
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced its participation in the largest Alliance Ally Rally to date. Held earlier this…
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Caravan Salon ’24 To Surpass Last Year’s Exhibit Space
The Caravan Salon trade fair is the European RV industry’s largest annual gathering, and this year’s dates are Aug. 30…
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Erwin Hymer Group Wins Two iF Design Awards
The following is a report from AboutCampBtoB.com. Two leisure vehicles from the Erwin Hymer Group — the Grand Canyon S…
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Performance Brokerage Services To Host Webinar With General RV CEO
Performance Brokerage Services announced its upcoming webinar “Navigating Your RV Dealership Sale,” which will feature a panel discussion with industry…
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Dometic Introduces the CFX2 Electric Cooler Series
Dometic announced the newest addition to its electric cooler collections: the CFX2 — a portable plug-in refrigerator/freezer. Whether a day…
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NMLA Releases 2024 Finance Market Data
The National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA) has released its 44th consecutive Annual Statistical Report. This report is considered the only…
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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 2024 Puma travel…
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Allison Transmission Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Allison Transmission Holdings announced the appointment of G. Frederick (Fred) Bohley III as the new chief operating officer, effective immediately.…
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Grand Design’s Clark Receives National Education Service Award
Grand Design RV announced that its president, CEO and co-founder, Don Clark, has been honored with the National Education Service…
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Nordic Toy Hauler Camping Trailer Hides a Secret Bathroom
The following is a report from New Atlas. Often either cold, spartan towable garages with fold-down furnishings of questionable comfort,…
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RVDA Board Approves FY25 Budget, Revised Strategic Plan
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that its board of directors approved a $4.35M budget for the fiscal year 2025…
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Micro-Air Introduces the EasyStart Breeze
Micro-Air, an Innovative Motion Technologies (IMT) company, announced the introduction of its next generation of soft starter, the EasyStart Breeze,…
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Brown & Brown Acquires the Assets of McNamara Co.
J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, and Patrick and Aleshia McNamara, principals of McNamara Co., announced…
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General RV Center To Help Travelers Pay Less, Vacation More
General RV Center announced it will lower prices on thousands of RVs and camping accessories. June is both National Camping…
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Brunswick Corp. Again Honored by Newsweek
Brunswick Corp. announced it has been named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing from Newsweek Magazine. The award…
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AAA: Drop in Pump Prices Accelerates as Summer Approaches
Gasoline prices took another trip south this week, falling eight cents since Thursday, May 30, to $3.48. It marks the…
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Fox Business Spotlights THOR’s Bob Martin on RV Sales
Fox Business hosted THOR Industries’ CEO Bob Martin, who discussed sales at the start of the summer and dissected the…
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ORR Celebrates Great Outdoors Month, Joins Maryland Recreation Office
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is kicking off Great Outdoors Month by joining the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Office…
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