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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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Canada RVDA Elects Dale Hopkins as Board Chairman
Dale Hopkins of RV City in Morinville, Alberta, has been elected as the new chairman of the board of the…
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Bowlus, Lazydays Form Exclusive Partnership
Bowlus announced its exclusive national partnership with Lazydays. The manufacturer also announced the opening of five new dealerships: Bowlus of Denver…
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ORR Webinar to Reveal Economic Impact of Outdoor Rec
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) will release the latest economic impact report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) during…
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RVTI Manager Named to RV PRO’s 40 Under 40
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) spotlighted Justin Rickett, manager of the RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s Authorized Learning Partner program, for…
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Global Design & Assembly Partners With Elkhart OEMs
Global Design and Assembly announced its strategic collaboration with several leading RV manufacturers in Elkhart, Indiana. The initiative is aimed at…
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Australian Supplier Debuts Water Heater for North America
An Australian RV manufacturer and worldwide water heater exporter is launching its latest 12V/120V Gen 3 Duoetto for those who…
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Michael Happe Named Entrepreneur of the Year
Ernst & Young (EY) today announced that Michael Happe, president and CEO of Winnebago Industries, has been named the “Entrepreneur of the…
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RVDA Con/Expo Draws 1,600-Plus to Las Vegas
The 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo at Paris Las Vegas wrapped up on Nov. 10 with its final workshops on compliance…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued its weekly list of vehicular recalls, including two RV companies. Forest River is…
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Jayco Brands, General Manager Receive Awards
The Jayco family of companies was awarded 2023 Quality Circle Awards across multiple brands. Jayco towables, Jayco motorized, Highland Ridge…
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WFCO Unveils Voice-Activated RV Control System
WFCO Technologies, maker of power conversion and management products, has launched its Power Pro, a digital control system featuring voice…
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Camping World to Acquire Missouri’s Youngblood RV
Camping World Holdings today announced that it is set to acquire Youngblood RV in Springfield, Missouri. The transaction is anticipated…
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Lazydays Cancels Rights Offering
Lazydays Holdings announced today that it has cancelled its previously announced rights offering of shares of the company’s common stock,…
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RVshare Trends Report Finds ‘Monumental’ Travel Year Ahead
RVshare revealed findings from its 2024 Travel Trend Report, indicating a monumental year ahead for travel. Conducted by Wakefield Research and…
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New Program Helps Florida Dealers Repair Rubber Roofs
Cody Talbert Distribution launched a new program to help RV dealers, repair shops and mobile technicians more effectively repair or…
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Jason Friesen Named Canadian RV Dealer of the Year
The 2023 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award, presented by RV Dealer News on Nov. 8, was given to Jason…
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German RV Rental Company to Open North American Hubs
Roadsurfer, the German-based company specializing in “mobile escapades,” announced its further expansion into North America. By spring 2024, the company…
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Gas Prices Down Amid ‘Seasonal Swoon’
The national average for a gallon of gas dropped four cents since last week to $3.40. However, the steady, if…
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Go RVing Touts New Board Members
Go RVing welcomed new leadership when its board of directors met Nov. 8 at the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) convention…
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Expion360 Reports Q3 Financials
Expion360, maker of lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, reported financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30. All third…
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RVDA Spotlights New Board Chairman, 2024 Officers
Ryan Horsey of Parkview RV Center in Smyrna, Delaware, was named the 2024 chairman of the RV Dealers Association (RVDA)…
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Storyteller Celebrates Double 40 Under 40 Winners
Two members of Storyteller Overland’s C-Suite were named to RV PRO magazine’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2023. Summer Rogers,…
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Winnebago Celebrates Dealers With 2023 Flying W Award
Winnebago, the flagship brand of Winnebago Industries, announced the recipients of the 2023 Flying W Dealer Excellence Award. The Flying…
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Keystone RV Recognized With RVDA Dealer Award
Dealers gave Keystone RV’s Cougar, Montana and Montana High Country a continued vote of confidence at the RVDA Dealer Convention/Expo.…
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CrossRoads Brands Receive Quality Circle Award
CrossRoads RV Zinger and Volante travel trailer brands have once again been recognized by the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) as…
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Truma ‘Adopts’ Elkhart’s High Dive Park
Truma North America is the first corporate partner to support Indiana’s Elkhart Parks and Recreation Department and its new “Adopt-a-Park”…
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