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Torklift Launches ‘Trading Post’ Facebook Group for Dealers
Torklift announced the launch of the “Torklift Trading Post” – a new Facebook group aimed at revolutionizing how dealers manage…
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Annual Quartzsite Show Returning to Arizona
With roughly 150,000 RVers from all over the U.S. and Canada expected, the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV show will…
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Pebble Taps NVIDIA DRIVE System to Power Electric Travel Trailer
Pebble, a California-based startup, has selected the NVIDIA DRIVE Orin “system-on-a-chip” to power its flagship product, the Pebble Flow electric travel…
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Certified Industry Personnel Recognized by Society of RV Professionals
The Society of Certified RV Professionals recognized 18 individuals from 13 participating dealerships who earned a new certification, and four…
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Heartland RVs, Sorted & Styled to Offer Organization Tips at Florida RV Supershow
Heartland RVs will partner with Sorted & Styled at the 2024 Florida RV Supershow in Tampa. The Supershow will take place Jan.…
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Patrick Industries Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
Patrick Industries released it’s 2023 Sustainability Report this week. The company’s website says that the company will continue to “expand…
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RV Unplugged Partners With Emmy Award-Winning Focused TV for Season 2
RV Unplugged will collaborate with the four-time Emmy award-winning production company Focused TV for the filming and editing of RV…
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General RV Center Unveils New Service App
General RV Center has released the My General RV mobile app – a smart, one-stop platform that gives RVers an…
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RV Learning Center Touts Authorized CEU Training Providers
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center is recognizing leading RV industry stakeholders that provide authorized continuing education unit (CEU) training…
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Entegra Coach Cornerstone Available on Freightliner Chassis
Customers will now have the choice of buying a new 2025 Cornerstone on the SL chassis from Freightliner Custom Chassis…
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November Shipments Increase by 2.8%
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s November 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Training Academy Sets Attendance Record in Advanced RV Training
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) broke its own attendance record in early 2024 with 123 participants enrolling in the…
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Lazydays Names Vice President of Operations
Lazydays has named Amber Dillard to the position of vice president, operations, effective immediately. Dillard will continue to report to John North, Lazydays…
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Wholesale RV Values Decline Amid Colder Weather
“Motorhome values declined quite a bit last month, continuing an overall trend that first emerged in mid-2022. Towables were less volatile,…
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ORR Hires Vice President of Communications, Operations
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced the appointment of Whitney Potter Schwartz as senior vice president of communications and operations. Schwartz…
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Camping World to Acquire Louisiana Dealer Locations
Camping World Holdings is set to acquire Bent’s RV, with two locations in Boutte and Albany, Louisiana. The transaction is…
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Motocross Legend Becomes Entegra Coach Ambassador
Brian Deegan, Motocross legend, off-road racer, pioneer and team owner, has officially become an Entegra Coach brand ambassador. While he…
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Patrick to Participate in CJS Securities Investor Conference
Patrick Industries said it will participate in the upcoming CJS Securities’ 24th annual “New Ideas for the New Year” Investor Conference…
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US Trade Rep Extends China Product Exclusions
On Dec. 26, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced a further extension of all active Section 301 China…
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Video: Chinook Debuts Eddie Bed 360 Walkthrough
Chinook RV released a comprehensive walkthrough video spotlighting its newest B+, the Maverick Eddie Bed 360, featured in RV PRO’s…
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Winnebago Spotlights 2024 Innovations at Tampa SuperShow
Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries, is kicking off 2024 with five new RVs and…
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RecNation Storage Partners With Camping World, Good Sam
RecNation Storage, the owner, operator and developer of specialized RV and marine storage facilities, entered an exclusive marketing arrangement with…
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InterMotive Announces New Senior Vice President
InterMotive Vehicle Controls has hired Carl Wacker to a newly created position of senior vice president, reporting directly to President…
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nuCamp Celebrates Barefoot’s One-Year Anniversary
nuCamp announced the one-year production anniversary of its Barefoot, signifying a noteworthy milestone. “To celebrate the achievement, Barefoot is set…
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RV Lifestyle: Trends & Events in 2024
The following is a report from RV Lifestyle highlighting predicted trends and events that are likely to influence the RV…
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Video Explains Free ‘Readiness Tests’ on Fixed Ops Mobile App
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center released a new video demonstrating how to access the recently released RV Fixed Operations Today Mobile App along…
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Hall of Fame Supplier’s Show Over 55% Sold Out
Registration for the 2024 Hall of Fame RV Supplier’s Show opened Nov. 1, 2023. As of Jan. 1, the show…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following RV recalls: Airstream is recalling certain 2022-2023 Basecamp 20X…
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2024 Jacksonville RV MegaShow Set for February
Hundreds of RVs from pop-up campers to Class A motorhomes will be on display during the 2024 Jacksonville RV MegaShow…
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Camping World Closes Alabama Acquisition, Touts Upcoming Additions
Camping World Holdings announced that it has closed on the acquisition of Ashley Outdoors in Salem, Alabama. Including this location,…
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Lazydays Closes $35M Mortgage Loan Facility
Lazydays today announced that it has closed on a $35 million mortgage loan facility funded by clients of Coliseum Capital Management. The…
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Study Shows Family Savings From RV Travel
A new study conducted by an outside, independent firm has found that RV vacations cost much less than other types of vacation…
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Dometic Launches Electric Marine Steering System
Dometic said it is taking even further step into electrification of marine steering system and introduced its new Optimus 3000…
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Hotel Elkhart Launches RV ‘Repair and Restore’ Package
Indiana’s Hotel Elkhart is introducing the Hotel Elkhart Repair and Restore package, designed to cater to RV enthusiasts with “comfort and…
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Happy Holidays!
RV PRO will be on holiday Dec. 23-26 and Dec. 29-Jan. 1. Our eNewsletter will return Tuesday, Jan. 2. We…
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Venture RV, KZ Bring Holiday Cheer to Indiana Veterans’ Home
Venture RV, in collaboration with KZ RV, recently delivered gift bags to all 125 residents at the Indiana Veterans’ Home…
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Pittsburgh RV Show Touts Nine-Acre Event in January
The Pittsburgh RV Show – said to be the longest running indoor RV show in the nation – will transform…
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AAA: A Wrap for Falling Gas Prices?
The national average for a gallon of gas fell to a 2023 low of $3.06 on Dec. 18, only to…
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‘The Dyrt’ Most Downloaded Camping App in 2023
The Dyrt was the most downloaded camping app in 2023, maintaining its position as the No. 1 app for camping availability,…
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Company Offers New E-Bike, Camper, Electric Boat Hybrid
The following is a report from New Atlas. What once looked like it might be a wildly creative design project with questionable…
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Economic Study Shows Canadian RV Industry Growth
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada, the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) and the Canadian Camping and RV…
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RV Care Raises $20K for Care Camps
Care Camps announced it received a $20,000 gift from the RV Care and its dealerships Canada-wide. In November, RV Care…
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US Consumer Confidence Increases in December
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased in December to 110.7, up from a downwardly revised 101 in November. The Present Situation…
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Century Chemical Hosting Elkhart Holiday Food Drive
Century Chemical Corp. today announced its holiday and New Year food drive for the Elkhart Police Department Food Pantry. Those…
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RVIA’s Craig Kirby Delivers Holiday Message
The following is a letter from Craig Kirby, the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s president and CEO. The holiday season is…
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Industry Leaders Push for RV-Friendly EV Charging Stations
As states decide how to spend unprecedented amounts of federal funds directed to the expansion of electric vehicle infrastructure, RV industry leaders…
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Video: Alliance RV Spotlights RV Ownership Experience
The following is from Alliance RV. Explore the core values and mission of Alliance Recreational Vehicles in this exclusive interview…
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Orlando Tops RV Rental Trends in Florida
RVshare said it is observing a continued trend of RV travel in Orlando, Florida. As 2023 comes to a close, RVshare booking insights…
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Anglemeyer Joins Executive Leadership Team at Thetford-Norcold
Thetford LLC has added Tracy Anglemeyer to the organization as vice president, sales and marketing, the company announced during its…
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Average National Gas Prices Hover at $3, AAA Says
Last week, AAA reported that the national average for a gallon of gas is within a penny of matching the…
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AAA Offers Christmas Travel Tips
AAA predicts this holiday season will be the busiest ever for air travel, and road travel will see an increase…
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RV Storage Website Offers Directory of Storage Spaces
The newly launched RV Storage website offers a directory of over 3,000 RV storage spaces, providing RV owners with a…
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Dan Pearson Legacy Fund Generates $13K for RV Learning Center
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center legacy fund established to honor the late Dan Pearson, CEO of PleasureLand RV Centers,…
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Entegra Coach Signs Motocross Legend as Ambassador
Brian Deegan, Motocross legend, off-road racer, pioneer and team owner, has officially become an Entegra Coach brand ambassador. While he…
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Winnebago Industries’ Towable RV Business Down 4.8% YOY in Q1
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO) reported financial results for the company’s first quarter of its fiscal year 2024 Wednesday. Revenues…
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Patrick Releases 2023 Sustainability & Responsibility Report
Patrick Industries has published its 2023 Sustainability & Responsibility Report. “Sustainability is a commitment to future generations, and at Patrick,…
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KOA Raises Over $221K for Care Camps
Care Camps announced fundraising efforts during Kampgrounds of America’s (KOA) Annual Convention in November raised $221,774 for the organization. Care…
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GE Appliances Names Product Management Director
GE Appliances, a Haier company, announced the promotion of William “Will” Troyer to the role of product management director for…
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Grand Design Touts 10th DSI Award Across Brands
Grand Design RV has been recognized by the RV Dealer’s Association (RVDA) with a Quality Circle Award for achieving the…
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KOA Report: Camping Gear Trends on Holiday Wish Lists
The December edition of Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Monthly Research Report showed a dynamic camping landscape with a thriving interest in…
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EXPO Workshop Covers Fixed Ops Online Training, Certification
RV fixed operations professionals are invited to join the RV Dealers Association (RVDA)’s Director of Partnerships Patrick Calpin and Tony…
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Winegard Debuts Smart RV ‘Ecosystem’
Winegard announced a new product launch of its smart RV ecosystem, dubbed RV Halo. The new suite of smart devices…
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San Bernardino RV Travel on the Rise
RVshare reported a rising trend for RV travel in San Bernardino, California. With its close proximity to scenic landscapes, outdoor adventure and…
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Equal-i-zer Celebrates Employee’s 12-Year Tenure
Tyler Ferre, outside sales account representative for Equal-i-zer Hitch, was touted by the company for having been employed with the…
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Marine Lenders Association Appoints President, Board Members
The National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA) elected new leadership on Dec. 13 during its 43rd Annual Meeting. Michael Harbaugh, president at…
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Lippert, Aluminum Supplier Form New Joint Venture
LCI Industries, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lippert, announced that its subsidiary, Lippert Components Manufacturing Inc., is entering into a…
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‘Campers Inn Holiday Extravaganza’ Benefits Over 1,200 Children
Little Dealer Little Prices, a Campers Inn RV company, partnered with the Real Hope Charity to put smiles on more…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued its weekly list of vehicular recalls. Forest River is recalling 30 2024 XLR…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Savannah, Georgia Crossdock
Meyer Distributing announced the addition of its Savannah, Georgia, crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Orlando…
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Progress Mfg. Recognized as Supplier of the Year
Progress Mfg., maker of the original Equal-i-zer Sway Control Hitch and Fastway Trailer Products, was recognized at the 2023 Northern…
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Four Wheel Campers Adds Truma Systems to New Models
California-based manufacturer Four Wheel Campers, which offers a range of customizable pop-up campers for pickup trucks, will now offer the…
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Boreas Campers Taps Key Operations, Product Hires
Boreas Campers announced the appointment of two key leadership positions as part of its ongoing commitment to excellence and growth.…
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US Steel Acquired for $14B by Nippon Steel
U.S. Steel, the Pittsburgh steel producer that played a key role in the nation’s industrialization, is being acquired by Nippon…
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Q&A: Clean Truck Check Requirements
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) published a detailed Q&A to answer expected questions on the new Clean Truck Check requirements…
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NTP-STAG Reveals Closing Entertainment for EXPO 2024
NTP-STAG, in conjunction with SeaWide Marine Distribution, announced American Idol winner Noah Thompson, sponsored by Dometic, as the featured closing…
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California Startup to Debut Electric RV at Tech Show
Pebble, a California-based startup “defining a new way to work, live and explore from anywhere,” will be showcasing its new…
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Tesla Alum Startup Details Flagship e-RV
The following is a report from Electrek. Ahead of initial production scheduled for 2024, electric RV startup Lightship is offering a peek…
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Market Watch: RV, Boat Makers Rise on Hopes for Lower Interest Rates
Shares of companies that make and sell boats and RVs powered higher Thursday, with many notching new 52-week highs, as…
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Winnebago Releases Fifth Corporate Responsibility Report
Winnebago Industries published its 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report highlighting the company’s progress efforts to “build a sustainable and equitable future.” “At Winnebago…
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Go RVing Touts Successful 2023 Experiential Events
Go RVing completed 13 experiential events so far this year, resulting in a total of 94,574 tours. Experiential events are…
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RVTI Enrolls Largest Number of Certified Techs in Industry History
Following its incredible “Year of Recruitment,” the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) has continued striving to increase the number of trained…
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SylvanSport Debuts VAST Travel Trailer
SylvanSport, a Brevard, North Carolina-based manufacturer of adventure travel trailers, pop-up campers, rooftop tents and outdoor gear, announced the launch of…
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RVIA Spotlights Winnebago’s Amber Holm
The following is a News & Insights profile from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Throughout her career, Amber Holm has…
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RVTI Hosts First Authorized Learning Partner Conference
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) hosted its inaugural Authorized Leaning Partner Conference Dec. 4-5 at its headquarters in Elkhart, Indiana.…
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Volta Power Systems Hires New CEO
Volta Power Systems has hired Wade Wyant as CEO, the company announced today. A longstanding strategic adviser to the company,…
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RV Lifestyle Podcast: 2024 Tampa RV Show Details
This week’s episode of RV Lifestyle’s podcast focuses on the 2024 Tampa RV Show – officially known as the Florida…
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Forrest Street Partners Acquires Forsyth KOA RV Park
Forrest Street Partners recently acquired Forsyth KOA, which is located north of Macon, Georgia. This acquisition is the second KOA…
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Camping Furniture Market Booming, Report Says
Report from Yahoo! Finance The camping furniture market is estimated to be worth around $264.2 million in 2024, according to…
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KOA Highlights Efforts to Improve Outdoor Accessibility
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) releases its first research report on the state of accessibility in camping and outdoor enjoyment today.…
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RVDA Says RV Dealers Exempt From FTC’s CARS Rule
RV, boat and powersports dealers are exempt from the just-announced Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) rule,…
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RV/MH Hall of Fame Reveals 2024 Inductees
This year’s RV/MH Hall of Fame inductee class was announced today, featuring well-known names in the RV and manufactured housing…
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Inflation Slows to 3.1% Annual Rate in November
Prices across a broad range of goods and services edged higher in November but were mostly in line with expectations,…
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KOA Names Vice President of Franchise Services
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has promoted Aaron Williamson to vice president of Franchise Services. This advancement reflects Williamson’s vast experience…
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New On-Demand Workshops Available on RVDA Con/Expo Platform
The on-demand portion of the RV Dealers Convention/Expo includes two new workshops in addition to previously announced content. The workshops are: The…
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Torklift Unveils Front-Mounted Hitch For Toyota Tundra
Torklift, maker of overlanding accessories and hitch solutions, unveiled the Front-Mounted North Hitch tailored specifically for the 2023 Toyota Tundra.…
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Real Estate Company Acquires $34M Louisiana RV Park
Servio Capital, a real estate development company, announced its latest acquisition – a $34 million development featuring 417 RV sites and 77…
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Technicians Earn Level 3 Appliance Certifications
The following is a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). As the core of the RV…
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Grote Industries Names Mexico, Canada Directors
Grote Industries announced two recent additions to Grote’s leadership teams in Mexico and Canada. At Grote’s Monterrey, Mexico, manufacturing facility,…
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AAA: 115.2M Americans to Travel During Holidays
AAA projects 115.2 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the 10-day year-end holiday travel period.…
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Chinook Features New Summit Model in Walkthrough Video
Chinook RV introduced its latest OEM Walkthrough Video on its official YouTube channel, providing a glimpse into the new Summit…
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