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Fire Destroys Weld Shop at Encore RV, No Injuries Reported
Encore RV suffered extensive damage due to a fire that started in the weld shop the morning of Nov. 22,…
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RVDA Con/Expo On-Demand Portion Available
Dealership employees and other industry stakeholders can now access educational sessions and exhibitor information during the on-demand portion of the RV…
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Indiana DNR Partners With Black Folks Camp Too
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Black Folks Camp Too (BFCT) today announced a partnership to launch the…
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Alliance Hosts Annual Owner Rally at NRVTA
Alliance RV hosted its second annual Owner Empowerment Rally from Nov. 6-10 at the esteemed National RV Training Academy (NRVTA).…
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Bill Introduced to Address GSP Limitations, Lauan Tariffs
Representatives Blake Moore and Suzan DelBene introduced the CNL Update Act of 2023 on Dec. 1 to modernize U.S. trade policy tools, benefit…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued its weekly list of vehicular recalls, including one RV company. Grand Design RV…
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RVIA Annual Meeting on Wednesday
The RV Industry Association (RVIA), a leading trade voice of the $140 billion dollar RV industry, will hold its Annual…
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Fun Town RV Acquires Dealership in North Branch, Michigan
Fun Town RV announced its acquisition of McDowell RV, a RV dealership in North Branch, Michigan. The strategic acquisition marks…
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RVDA Releases Digital, Print Marketing Opportunities
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) released its 2024 media kit and editorial calendar for industry partners who are interested in…
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AAA: Gas Price Decreases Nearing End?
Despite less than stellar domestic demand, the national average for a gallon of gas fell only two cents since last…
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RV Franchise Owner Acquires Missouri Auto Dealership
The Ed Morse Automotive Group has acquired Thomas Motors in Moberly, Missouri. This will be the 100th franchise for Ed Morse Automotive,…
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Patrick to Attend Upcoming Truist Securities Summit
Patrick Industries said it will participate in the upcoming Truist Securities 2023 Gaming, Lodging, Leisure and Restaurants Summit on Dec. 7.…
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RV Lifestyle: Real RVers Talk ‘Dream’ Destinations
The following is a report from RV Lifestyle derived from its recent Facebook survey. We asked, and our fellow RVers…
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OHCE Event Breaks Records, Tops $50M in Booked Business
The 2023 Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE2023) has concluded, leaving a lasting impression on the outdoor hospitality industry with…
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Duo Form Awarded at Thermoforming Conference
Duo Form was awarded twice in an annual parts competition during the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Thermoforming Conference held…
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EXPLORE Recreation Act Gains Strong Bipartisan Momentum
Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (EXPLORE) was introduced yesterday, Nov. 29, in the U.S. House of Representatives with strong bipartisan…
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Supplier Partners Launch Electric HVAC Unit
TCCI Manufacturing, an electric compressor supplier for commercial and heavy-duty markets headquartered in Decatur, Illinois, and TekModo, a materials and…
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RVTI Attends Future Farmers of America Convention
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) continued its recruitment efforts earlier this month by attending the 96th National Future Farmers of America (FFA)…
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CARB Implements Phase 2 of Clean Truck Check
Phase 2 of the Clean Truck Check program, formerly known as the Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance Program, began Oct. 1. The…
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Federal Office Launch to Strengthen Supply Chain
As part of the inaugural meeting of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, President Joe Biden and Secretary of…
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Tesla to Deliver First Long-Awaited Cybertrucks
The following is a report from Business Insider. Tesla is expected to deliver 10 Cybertrucks at a launch event in…
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Registration Open for 2024 RVIA Leadership Conference
Scheduled for March 5-7, 2024, the 2024 RV Industry Association (RVIA) Leadership Conference will be held in Bonita Springs, Florida,…
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Long-Time RVers on Tonight’s ‘RVing in New England’
Wednesday’s Facebook Live episode of “RVing in New England” will feature Audrey and Bob Egan – long time RVers and…
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RV on Call Receives 2023 Southern States Business Award
RV on Call, a mobile RV services business based in Durham, North Carolina, recently received the 2023 Southern States Business…
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Dynamax Introduces Isata 3 Freedom Edition With Xantrex Lithium-Ion Batteries
Dynamax, a Forest River brand, has chosen to use the Xantrex Freedom eGEN system in its new Isata 3 Freedom…
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Registration Open for OHI’s School of Outdoor Hospitality for 2024
Registration is open for the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality in Oglebay, West Virginia. In its 31st year,…
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Sens. Ernst & King Introduce Bill To Fix Unfair Floorplan Deductibility Issue
Tuesday, Sens. Joni Ernst of Iowa and Angus King of Maine introduced a fix for the floorplan deductibility issue affecting…
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NTP-STAG Releases Expo 2024 Featured Speakers
NTP-STAG, a leading distribution company for the RV aftermarket, in conjunction with SeaWide marine distribution, announced best-selling author Sterling Hawkins…
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Giving Tuesday: Support the Industry
On Giving Tuesday, take a break from holiday shopping and check out the numerous RV industry organizations that would greatly…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Winter Arrives
Wholesale RV values have stayed mixed as winter settles in across North America. “Motorhomes continued their frustrating ‘one month up,…
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State Recreation Economy Rankings Show ‘Coast to Coast’ Growth
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) shared its annual ranking of state outdoor recreation economies according to new data from the U.S. Bureau…
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nuCamp Announces 2023 Top Dealers
nuCamp, manufacturer of teardrop trailers and truck campers, revealed its distinguished Top Dealers for the 2023 model year. These exceptional…
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Aqua-Hot Debuts Class B Floor Heating System
Aqua-Hot, an Airxcel brand, announced the launch of its Glenwood Flooring System, offering radiant floor heating for camper vans compatible…
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OHI Names New Board of Directors, Leadership
OHI announced the results of its board election with a few new faces among the group representing the outdoor hospitality industry…
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Outside Van Debuts ‘Nomadic Athlete’ Concept Vehicle
Outside Van launched its latest concept adventure vehicle, dubbed Pacer, which will hit the market soon and “is expected to…
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RecPro Launches New RV Converters
RecPro, a provider of RV accessories, announced its new converters designed to safely convert power while enjoying the outdoors. The…
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RVIA Releases October Shipment Report
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s October 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Fun Town RV Expands to Fairfield, Texas
Fun Town RV announced the opening of its 18th retail outlet in Fairfield, Texas. The new addition to the Fun…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued its weekly list of vehicular recalls, including multiple RV companies. Airstream is recalling…
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RVIA to Host Annual Meeting in December
The RV Industry Association (RVIA), a leading trade voice of the $140 billion dollar RV industry, will hold its Annual…
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Biden Convenes First ‘Supply Chain Council’ Meeting
The following is a report from the Associated Press (AP). President Joe Biden today will convene the first meeting of his…
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Airstream Featured in Independent Documentary Film
The Airstream community is the topic of a recently released documentary that outlines the 92-year-old company’s history and founder Wally…
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Storyteller Overland Sponsors 40 Under 40
RV PRO’s annual 40 Under 40 awards program was sponsored by Storyteller Overland this year, in the wake of two…
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Lazydays Acquires Arizona’s Orangewood RV Center
Lazydays has acquired Orangewood RV Center, an RV dealership located in Surprise, Arizona. The store has been renamed “Lazydays RV of Phoenix at…
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Canadian RV Shipments Decrease 56.6% YoY
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reported that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the third quarter totaled 4,459 units,…
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REV Group Named 2024 ‘Military Friendly’ Employer
REV Group, manufacturer of specialty vehicles, has been named a 2024 “Bronze Military Friendly Employer” and “Military Friendly Spouse Employer”…
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KOA Reports Positive Holiday Travel Trends
Kampgrounds of America (KOA)’s Monthly Research Report for November revealed a notable increase in healthy holiday travel expectations, with camping…
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Jason Friesen, Voyager Tout ‘Canadian Dealer of the Year’ Award
Local entrepreneur Jason Friesen and Voyager RV Centre were this year’s recipients of the “Walter Paseka Memorial Canadian RV Dealer…
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Happy Thanksgiving From RV PRO
On behalf of the RV PRO team, we wish you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday surrounded by gratitude…
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Century Chemical Corp. Sponsors RV PRO’s 40 Under 40
RV PRO’s 40 Under 40 awards program was sponsored by Century Chemical Corporation this year – another salute to the…
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THOR Unveils Electric RV Charging Station Concept
THOR Industries today unveiled 3D renderings of an electric vehicle (EV) charging station concept designed for eRVs, from small travel trailers…
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General RV to Open 19th Supercenter in January
General RV Center will open a new store on the west coast of the Sunshine State next year. Located on…
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NE Florida Association Chapter Elects 2023-24 Board Officers
The Northeast Florida chapter of the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) has elected new board officers for fiscal year 2023-24.…
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Trader Interactive CEO Announces Retirement, Successor
Trader Interactive, parent company of online marketplaces in the lifestyle vehicle and commercial equipment industries, announced the retirement of CEO Lori…
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inTech Introduces Flyer Forge Lineup Addition
inTech, maker of all-aluminum products and solutions, announced the latest addition to its esteemed Flyer line – the Flyer Forge.…
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ASA Launches New Speakerless Audio Solution for RVs
ASA Electronics, provider of marine, agricultural, commercial vehicle and RV audio solutions, announced its new “speakerless” sound solution, dubbed Ghost…
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Genesis Products Debuts Acoustic Wall Tiles
Genesis Products launched its new Qwel Designer Acoustic Tiles as a more sustainable solution for naturally managing sound. Qwel tiles…
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CNBC: Spotlight on Startup’s Self-Propelled eRV
The $50 billion travel trailer industry is finally hitching up to the electric vehicle ecosystem. Legacy companies such as Winnebago…
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Tennessee Motorhome Expo Touts ‘High-End Event’ in June
The following is a report from The Tennesseean on a motorhome expo coming to the area next summer. The first-ever…
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RV PRO December Issue Spotlights 40 Under 40 Winners
RV PRO’s final issue of 2023 is now available to read online, which highlights the 40 Under 40 Class of…
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Outdoor Rec Contributes Over $1 Trillion to US Economy
A new study released last Friday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) revealed the powerful economic impact of outdoor…
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Alliance Hosts Annual Owner Empowerment Rally at NRVTA
Alliance RV hosted its second annual Owner Empowerment Rally on Nov. 6-10 at the National RV Training Academy (NRVTA). Over…
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Jayco Holds Annual Dealer Advisory Council for Service
Jayco held its sixth annual Dealer Advisory Council (DAC) for Service on Nov. 14-16 at the manufacturer’s Middlebury, Indiana, campus.…
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InterMotive Moves to Larger Elkhart Facility
This month, InterMotive Vehicle Controls moved its Indiana office into a larger facility within the city of Elkhart. The move…
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Southland RV, Oliver Trailers Announce Partnership
Georgia-based Southland RV announced a new partnership with Oliver Travel Trailers, manufacturer of luxury fiberglass travel trailers. The collaboration aims…
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Thanksgiving Gas Prices Steadily Lowering
With Thanksgiving fast approaching (and maybe the in-laws), the national average for a gallon of gas is steadily declining. Since…
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Sunset Park Touts Successful RVDA Con/Expo
Sunset Park RV, manufacturer of lightweight RVs, announced its successful participation at the 2023 RV Dealers Association (RVDA) Con/Expo, held…
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Industry Veteran Ronald Duncan Dies
The following obituary for Ron Duncan was published by Legacy Remembers. Ron Duncan, formerly of Elkhart, Indiana, died Nov. 17…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued its weekly list of vehicular recalls, including multiple RV companies. Ford…
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Dill Fundraiser Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
North Carolina-based Dill Air Controls Products hosted its eighth annual “Pink Air Gauge Fundraiser” to support breast cancer awareness and…
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How to Prep Parts & Accessories for Next Year
2023 will soon be history, so perhaps – if you haven’t already done so – it is time to plan…
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OHCE ‘Mega Park of the Year’ Awarded to Maryland Campground
Blue Water Development, a provider of outdoor hospitality experiences, announced that its property, Sun Outdoors Frontier Town, has been named…
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WSJ: What Retirement in a Boat, RV Looks Like in America
Editor’s Note: The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an illustrated article about nomadic retirees who open up about their finances…
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Learning Center Forms Dan Pearson Legacy Fund
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has established a legacy fund to honor the late Dan Pearson, CEO of PleasureLand RV Centers…
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THOR Supports Elkhart Thanksgiving Food Drive
With the holiday around the corner, hundreds of local families will no longer have to wonder if they will have…
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KOA Reveals Campground of the Year, ‘Rising Star’ Winner
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced its 2024 Campground of the Year award, its highest honor, was given to Denver West/Central…
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Oliver Trailers Touts Dealer Momentum at RVDA Expo
Oliver Trailers said it signed numerous dealer partners at the RV Dealers Association (RVDA)’s con/expo held in Las Vegas. Oliver,…
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ORR Awards Colorado Town $10K Grant
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced that Monte Vista, Colorado, will receive a $10,000 award to grow its local economy…
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Windish RV Opens Exclusive Denver Airstream Dealership
Windish RV, dubbed Colorado’s No. 1 towable dealership, announced the opening of Airstream of Colorado, its Airstream-exclusive facility in Denver.…
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Storyteller Touts Five Years With Limited ‘Retro’ Launch
Storyteller Overland, maker of Class B and Super C rigs, is celebrating its five-year anniversary with the launch of its limited-edition…
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KOA Convention Hosts 800-Plus, Highlights Awards & Net Promoter Score
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) welcomed 376 campgrounds and 801 total attendees at its convention at South Point Convention Center…
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Fun Town RV Opens Elkhart Location
Fun Town RV, known as the fourth-largest RV dealership group in the nation, has expanded into Elkhart, Indiana. The dealer…
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Go RVing, Jennifer Hudson Gift Vacation to Family Battling Cancer
After Californian parents-of-three Zak Salazar and his wife, Cori, both received a cancer diagnosis only months apart last spring, the…
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RVIA Spotlights 40 Under 40 Honoree Catherine Barsanti
The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s marketing and communications content manager, Catherine Barsanti, was selected for RV PRO’s 40 Under 40…
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20 Million Plan RV Trips This Holiday Season
The 2023 holiday season is expected to be one the busiest on record, with 122 million people or 63% of…
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Latest Camper Trends Revealed in ‘Generational Report’
RMS North America, a provider of reservation and property management systems to the outdoor hospitality industry, has partnered again with OHI (formerly…
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Jayco Joins ‘RV Unplugged’ for Season Two
Jayco announced its continued partnership with “RV Unplugged” for the show’s much-anticipated second season. RV Unplugged is a reality show…
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Upcoming Marine Dealer Week Features NMLA
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) recently announced that its annual Dealer Week conference has set a record…
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Portable Solar Company Touts New Power Station
Oupes, maker of portable solar power solutions, announced the launch of its Mega2 Power Station for RV off-grid living. Equipped…
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RV Service Center, Commercial Storage Coming to Iowa
Drivers traveling on Interstate 380 near Swisher, Iowa, have likely noticed the grading equipment moving dirt at a site east…
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Thanksgiving Travel Forecast Third Highest Since 2000
AAA projected 55.4 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. This…
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Good Housekeeping Awards Two RV Companies
Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Family Travel Awards spotlighted two companies in the RV/camping industry: RVshare and Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts.…
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FRVTA Regional Shows Draw Attention
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) just completed its fall RV show season with three events. The Jacksonville Fall RV…
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Fan Discussion Tonight on ‘RVing in New England’
The weekly Facebook Live show “RVing in New England,” co-hosted by Bob Zagami and John DiPietro, will feature a “fireside”…
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Inventor Touts New Handheld Wash Brush
An inventor from Hacienda Heights, California, has created a new, lightweight brush tool ideal for RV, truck and other vehicle…
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October Consumer Inflation Eases From Cheaper Gas, Airfare
Long past its painful peak, inflation in the United States may be heading steadily back toward its pre-pandemic levels, without the…
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Equal-i-zer, Tom Manning & Associates Announce National Partnership
Equal-i-zer Hitch is partnering with Tom Manning & Associates (TMA) to represent the supplier’s dealers and distributors. For decades, the…
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RVshare, Direct Partner on Fleet Management Solutions
Direct, an innovator of vertical SaaS solutions for the vacation rental industry, announced its strategic partnership with RVshare. The collaboration signifies…
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San Antonio Dealerships Sold to Ron Hoover RV & Marine
Performance Brokerage Services announced the sale of Master Marine and Outdoor Living RV in San Antonio, Texas, to Ron Hoover…
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California Dealer Named RV Partner of Renowned Off-Road Race
King of the Hammers, called the world’s largest off-road race, announced its latest partnership with El Monte RV, named the…
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