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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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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued its weekly list of vehicular recalls. Chrysler is recalling 142,150 2023 Ram 1500…
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AP: Speculation on Eventual Interest Rate Cuts Rising
With inflation edging closer to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, its policymakers are facing – and in some cases fueling – hopes…
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New TV Show to Feature Louisiana RV Park Cabin Renovations
Servio Capital, a real estate development company, is producing a 5-season reality TV show series called “Cabin Wars: Flip It…
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Podcast Spotlights Coachmen Rep, Renting to Celebrities
When Coachmen RV manufacturer rep Greg Sirpilla’s father and uncle started a family gas station back in 1959, little did…
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Inventor Touts Modified Pickup Tailgate Design
An inventor based in South Carolina designed a versatile tailgate for pickup trucks. “I thought there should be a way…
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EV Charging Company Partners With Grounded RV, Others in Detroit
itselectric, a Brooklyn-born electric vehicle (EV) curbside charging company, announced three key initiatives launching in Detroit. The strategic partnerships underscore how…
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Equal-i-zer Hitch Wins Readers’ Choice Gold Award
Equal-i-zer Hitch has been honored with RV Magazine’s Readers’ Choice travel trailer hitch Gold Award following 12 previous recognitions for…
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Rollick Touts Aimbase Customers, New Communication Feature
Rollick, provider of marketing technology solutions for the powersports, RV and marine industries, announced the addition of seven new manufacturer…
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Registration Opens For FRVTA SuperShow Industry Day
Registration is now open for Industry Day at the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA)’s 39th annual Florida RV SuperShow on…
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Brown & Brown Completes ABS Acquisition
Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, and Michael Cox and Craig Sanford, management owners of ABS Risk…
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New ‘RV Technology Summit’ Coming in January
A new “groundbreaking” event hosted by Harvest Hosts, RV Life, Outdoorsy and Roamly is coming to Tampa Bay, Florida, in…
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Scanstrut Names New Product Director
Scanstrut, maker of marine and outdoor technologies, has named Chris Wachowski its new product director. With nearly 40 years of…
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November Unemployment Declines Unexpectedly, Stocks Rise
The unemployment rate unexpectedly fell in November, reflecting signs that the labor market may not be cooling as quickly as…
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Daytona RV Show Commences at International Speedway
The following is a report from the Daytona Beach News-Journal. The Daytona Beach RV Show is back, offering enthusiasts a…
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InterMotive Distributor Hires New Sales Associates
LGS Group, the master distributor for InterMotive Vehicle Controls, announced the hiring of two inside sales associates based out of…
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RVIA: Shipments Expected to Hit 350,000 in 2024
RV wholesale shipments are expected to hit 350,000 units in 2024, according to the Winter 2023 issue of RV RoadSigns,…
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Jayco Masters Training Hosts Nearly 400 RV Dealers
Jayco has kicked off its 2023 Masters Dealer training, which takes place the weeks of Dec. 4 and 11. Approximately 400…
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Fleetwood Debuts New Class B Lineup
The Fleetwood family of brands announced the launch of its new Xcursion and Holiday Rambler Xpedition Class B motorhomes. The new Class B…
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Omnia Sweden Partners With Meyer Distributing
Koala Marketing US Corporation, doing business as Omnia Sweden with U.S. headquarters in Chicago, announced a partnership with Meyer Distributing…
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Manufactured Housing Prices Outpace New Single-Family Homes
The following is a report from MSN.com. Though home prices have come down in some areas, they remain steep across…
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Hatchlift Touts SEMA Award-Winning Safety Product
Hatchlift Products, manufacturer of RV and truck accessories, announced the launch of its newest product dubbed Stake Hand. The Stake…
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RVIA Annual Meeting: Cautious Yet Positive
The sentiment of Wednesday’s RV Industry Association (RVIA) Annual Meeting was realistic, but also hopeful. In the video presentation open…
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General RV Opens Sixth Florida Supercenter
General RV Center is expanding its footprint with the addition of a Winter Garden, Florida, location. Located less than 20…
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THOR Industries Reports $2.5B in Q1 Net Sales
THOR Industries today announced financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended Oct. 31. “We are pleased with our performance…
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NRVTA Appoints New Student Adviser Director
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced the promotion of Tonya Taylor to the position of student adviser director. Taylor,…
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Alberta RV Show Rebrands, Slated For February
Canada’s RV Adventure Sale & Show will be held at the Edmonton EXPO Centre in Alberta on Feb. 8-11, according to…
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Ohio RV Supershow Returning in January
The following is from a report on Cleveland.com. The annual Ohio RV Supershow is scheduled over five days next month,…
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Electric Vehicle, RV Stocks Could Benefit as Interest Rate Worries Fade
The following is a stocks report from Seeking Alpha. Electric vehicle, RV and boating stocks rallied on Wednesday, Dec. 6,…
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OHI Discounted Music License Program Approaching Deadline
The deadline for OHI’s discounted music licensing program, which provides an opportunity for members to save up to 50% off…
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Aliner Celebrates 40 Years, Launches Anniversary Camper
Aliner, an original A-frame manufacturer, is marking its 40th anniversary milestone with the launch of its limited edition 40th Anniversary…
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Annual Supplier’s Show Dubbed ‘Premiere Exhibition’
After feedback emerged from the third annual RV/MH Hall of Fame’s RV Supplier Show during the Open House, the show…
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The Dyrt: A Third of Campers Now Camp in Winter
The Dyrt, an app for camping availability, photos and reviews, recently completed a survey of campers showing that nearly one-third (31.2%)…
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RVshare, Spot2Nite Partner on Solar Eclipse Packages
RVshare announced its partnership with Spot2Nite, a booking engine and online travel agency (OTA) marketplace for campground and RV park accommodations,…
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Dometic Launches Aluminum Rack Kits for Toyota Sequoia
Dometic launched its new aluminum rack kits and accessories for the 2023 Toyota Sequoia. Front Runner Dometic said its roof…
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Camping World Declares Cash Dividend
Camping World Holdings announced that its board of directors declared a regular cash dividend of $0.125 per share on the…
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