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Blue Compass Completes Brand Rollout in South Carolina, Georgia
Blue Compass RV announced its completion of the brand rollout for five stores in South Carolina and three stores in…
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RVIA Webinars: EV Charging Station Access and the Dangers of ‘Greenwashing’
As the federal government begins to invest unprecedented amounts of funding into EV charging infrastructure, the RV Industry Association’s Government…
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Brown & Brown Insurance is Bronze Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
Brown & Brown Insurance is returning as a bronze partner for the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, to be held Nov.…
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FCCC Unveils Purpose-Built V-Series Suspension System
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) has unveiled its V-Series Suspension System, announcing the product at the Hershey Show. The only…
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Inflation Rises as Oil Prices Surge
onsumer prices edged higher in August as a surge in oil prices contributed to an uptick in headline inflation, according…
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Camping World Set to Acquire Indiana’s Edmundson RV
Camping World Holdings is acquiring Edmundson RV in Edinburgh, Indiana. The location currently operates 34 service bays and at closing…
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Jayco Launches New Dealer Marketing Tools
The Jayco Family of Companies has launched a new suite of dealer marketing tools. The resources include a print on-demand…
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Dragonfly Energy Exhibiting at Clean Energy Convention in Vegas
Dragonfly Energy will be a featured industry exhibitor at the largest clean energy event in North America – the RE+…
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Owners of Keystone Montana Coaches Hold Annual Rally
The Montana Owner’s Club kicked off its 19th annual rally this weekend at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds in Elkhart, Indiana,…
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Phoenix USA RV Picks Volta Power Systems
Volta Power Systems, a leading supplier of mobile li-ion – as it refers to “lithium-ion” – power systems, has partnered…
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Jaeger-UniTek Unveils New Slideout Sealing Solution
Jaeger-UniTek Sealing Solutions has launched the StyleCap, an adhesive-backed, corner seal cover designed to function in securely and repeatedly sealing…
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Tom Kline: When Is a Dealership Like an Octopus?
Dealer consultant Tom Kline, owner of Better Vantage Point, reminds dealers that staying in compliance with federal, state and local…
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RV Women’s Alliance Names Award Finalists
The RV Women’s Alliance has chosen finalists for its annual awards presentation. Out of more than 60 nominations, a few…
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nuCamp Brings Back the Cirrus 920
After a long hiatus, nuCamp said it is bringing back the Cirrus 920 truck camper. The company said this version…
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DDR Co. Promotes Rebecca Carpenter to VP of Operations – Controller
DDR Co., which produces components products for the RV industry, has promoted Rebecca Carpenter to the position of vice president…
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The 54th ‘America’s Largest RV Show’ Begins Wednesday
America’s Largest RV Show, the annual gathering in Hershey, Pennsylvania which will feature more than 1,500 new RVs and related…
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Entegra Coach Awards Top Volume and CSI Dealer
In August, Entegra Coach presented awards for top volume dealer and top dealer in the area of customer service. Both…
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RV Recalls in NHTSA’s Weekly Report
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration issued its weekly vehicular recall list, and a small handful of RV companies found…
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KOA CEO Joins the In Tow Podcast Tuesday
Tomorrow is the second Tuesday of the month, and therefore a new episode of the In Tow with RV PRO…
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Ember to Debut 29MRS at America’s Largest RV Show
Ember Recreational Vehicles will be debuting its newest and what it calls its most spacious floorplan addition to its Touring…
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Keystone RV Launches Classics Collection
For the new model year, Keystone RV Co. has decided to turn its attention to a growing part of the…
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Xantrex Celebrates 40 Years of Mobile Power Solutions
Xantrex, which provides power solutions for RV, marine, work truck and specialty mobile applications, celebrates 40-years of operation. Xantrex is…
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Blue Compass RV Completes Brand Rollout in North Carolina
Blue Compass RV has completed the rollout of the Blue Compass brand for its seven stores in North Carolina. This…
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GE Appliances Is Bronze Partner for the RVDA Con/Expo
GE Appliances, which supplies components to the RV industry, has signed on as a new bronze partner for the 2023…
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Roadtrek to Relaunch ‘Westfalia’ Brand in North America
Westfalia, the iconic German brand that was a favorite among the free spirits of the 1960s and 70s, is making…
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RVTI Releases RV-C Course for RV Techs
The RV Technical Institute has launched a new course, the Introduction to RV-C, as part of its gold standard technician…
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Webinar: The Do’s & Don’ts of Avoiding Greenwashing
Three in four people considering purchasing an RV say the sustainability of materials has an impact on their purchase decisions,…
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Organizational Excellence Will Be Topic of RVDA Con/Expo Workshop
Ted Davis, founder of Airstream Adventures Northwest, will conduct a special workshop on driving organizational growth from an RV dealer’s…
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From Incarceration to Certification as an RV Tech
A Texas TV station reports on a program the RV Technical Institute has used successfully for a couple years now:…
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FRVTA Convention Begins Today in Florida
The Florida RV Trade Association’s annual three-day conference kicks off today at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort &…
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LTV Announces 2023 Triple Diamond Dealers
Leisure Travel Vans announced the recipients of its Triple Diamond Dealer awards for 2023. The company said its Triple Diamond…
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Next-Gen Power Systems Donates Generators for NRVTA Training
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) has received 10 new generators from Next-Gen Power Systems (NPS) for use in the…
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RVWA to Host Third Annual Open House Breakfast
The RV Women’s Alliance will host its third annual Open House breakfast on Tuesday, Sept. 26, inside the RV/MH Hall…
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Lippert Hosts New Product Event Next Week at Elkhart HQ
Lippert will unveil several new products to influencers and industry media from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Lippert…
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General RV to Reveal New Winnebago Access at Hershey Show
General RV Center is heading back to Hershey, Pennsylvania, for “America’s Largest RV Show,” as the annual gathering there is…
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John Spader Brings Workshop to RVDA Con/Expo
RV business expert John Spader will deliver a continuation/follow-up workshop to one he offered a year ago at this year’s…
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Storyteller Overland’s SOUL Program Sponsors Benefit Race
Overlanding RV manufacturer Storyteller Overland recently served as title sponsor for a unique event held in Oregon to raise funds…
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Timbren Promotes Dwayne Ryan to National Sales Manager
Timbren Industries has promoted Dwayne Ryan to national sales manager. Ryan has been with the company since 2021 and was…
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Lazydays Welcomes Two New Board Members
Lazydays said that Erika Serow will resign from the LAZY Board of Directors for personal reasons effective Sept. 30. “We…
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Caravan Salon 2023 Caps Event With a Quarter Million Visitors
The world’s largest RV show returned to Düsseldorf, Germany, and Caravan Salon finally wrapped up on Sunday after drawing more…
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RV-Related Recalls on NHTSA List
This week, just one manufacturer made the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s weekly vehicular recall list. Ford is recalling its…
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Vitrifrigo Introduces Latest Refrigerator Model
Vitrifrigo, an Italian manufacturer of RV and marine refrigerators, freezers and icemakers, announced the newest addition to its Slim line…
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RV PRO Parent Company Acquires Graphics Publication
Cahaba Media Group, the parent company of RV PRO, announced today the acquisition of Graphics Pro and Graphics Pro Expo from National Business…
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Forecast: RV Shipments To Rebound in 2024
After a significant drop in the number of RVs shipped in 2023 compared with last year – which had the…
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Bank of America Hosts Virtual EV Show
Bank of America will host its third annual virtual electric vehicle show, “EVolution,” a one-of-a-kind virtual event where bank and…
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Overcoming Stress and Disruption is Topic of RVDA Con/Expo Workshops
Andy Core of Core Change Institute will lead a pair of workshops during the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo in the…
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Cummins Reports Progress on Key Goals in 20th Annual Sustainability Report
Cummins has posted its 20th annual Sustainability Progress Report, disclosing reductions in greenhouse gases (GHGs) and water consumption while establishing…
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RV Unplugged Teams Up With RVTV for Season 2 Launch
Unplugged, the RV-themed reality show, announced its collaboration with RVTV for the highly anticipated launch of Season 2 int the…
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Report: U.S. Economy Adds 187K Jobs in August
The U.S. economy added 187,000 jobs in August, while unemployment unexpectedly increased as the labor market continued to show signs…
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RV PRO Taking Holiday Off
RV PRO’s offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, in honor of Labor Day, so there’ll be no eNewsletter…
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Fleetwood Unveils 2024 Models
Model year 2024 American Coach, Fleetwood RV and Holiday Ramble coaches are now available, according to parent company REV Group.…
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Venture RV Unveils First Fifth Wheel
Venture RV, a division of KZ Recreational Vehicles, has launched its first-ever fifth wheel. The company said the SportTrek Touring…
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F&I Takes Center Stage at RVDA Con/Expo Workshop
As part of the F&I track during the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, a team from Priority One Financial Services, along…
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2024 Board of Directors Election Begins Next Week
In just one week, official reps from each member company will cast their ballots in the RV Industry Association Board…
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Sobel U.’s Training Dates Through End of 2024
Sobel University announced dates for its Comprehensive Sales Course into 2024 to accommodate the growing demand for current and relevant…
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Heng’s Industries Introduces RV Roofing Kits
Heng’s Industries announced that they are cobranding with Resolute Product Innovations (RPI DIRECT) to produce TPO Membrane Kits for the…
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REV Group Announces New Independent Board Member
REV Group said that Maureen O’Connell has been appointed as an independent member of its board of directors, effective Aug.…
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Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Edges Higher in July
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure edged higher in July, reversing some of the prior month’s sharp drop as the…
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Advance Registration Deadline for RVDA Con/Expo Is Thursday
The advance registration deadline for the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, set for Nov. 6-10 at Paris Las Vegas, is tomorrow,…
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RVIA Standards Training Offered to Manufacturer Members
The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Standards department has held 13 inspector training modules at seven facilities through August 2023, with…
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Meyer Distributing Announces Q2 Sales Performance Winner
Meyer Distributing announces its 2023 Second Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award. This award recognizes sales account managers who continuously surpass…
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Dates for ’24 Leadership Conference Set
The RV Industry Association’s 2024 Leadership Conference has been scheduled for March 5-7 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort…
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NRVTA 2023 Expo Registration Open
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced registration opened for the 2023 Expo, which provides continuing education courses for RV…
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Caravan Salon Organizers Say Attendance Up ‘Significantly’
Organizers of this year’s Caravan Salon show in Düsseldorf, Germany, say they are extremely pleased with the turnout to the…
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Forecaster: Risk of Recession Remains
The economy is beating expectations both domestically and locally, but there are still reasons to be cautious, the chief market…
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America’s Largest RV Show Headed for Hershey in Two Weeks
The annual RV show put on by the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association, trademarked as America’s Largest RV Show, is…
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Genesis, European Partner Outfit Winnebago Electric RV at Caravan Salon
Genesis Products, a manufacturer of interior components, and its European partner, VÖHRINGER, which specializes in lightweight RV construction components, are…
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Hipcamp Partners With Campflare to Flag Last-Minute Campsite Cancellations
Campsite booking platform Hipcamp introduced Hipcamp Alerts, a new service that continuously scans America’s most popular sold-out national and state…
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Kampgrounds of America and Montana Brewer Collaborate on Brew
Billings, Montana-based Kampgrounds of America and Meadowlark Brewing in Sydney, Nebraska, have launched a handcrafted collaborative microbrew, the Happy Camper…
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MBA Insurance Returns as a Bronze Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealer’s Association said MBA Insurance will continue as a bronze partner for the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. MBA…
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Cummins’ Distribution President Leaving the Company
Cummins announced that Tracy Embree, a company vice president and president of the Distribution Business, is leaving Cummins in early…
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‘Super Lawyers’ Panel Set for RVDA Con/Expo
The 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will feature a special “Super Lawyers” Session with RV industry legal experts who will train…
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Weekly NHTSA Recalls Announced
The National Highway Transportation Administration has released its weekly recall list, and only one RV company is on the list.…
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British Columbia Dealers Rally to Help Wildfire Victims
Wildfires in Canada this year have been extreme enough that many parts of the U.S. have been affected by the…
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GM Partners With EarthCruiser on Hummer EV
A global magazine focused on the clean technology industry recently turned its spotlight on an unusual partnership: an RV manufacturer…
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NRVTA: Students Can Use VA Benefits
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced it is now approved by the Texas Veterans Commission, under the provision of…
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Skyline Champion Acquires Regional Homes
Champion Home Builders and Champion Retail Housing, subsidiaries of Skyline Champion Corp., announced a definitive agreement to acquire Regional Enterprises…
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RV Shipments Down 47% YTD from ’22
Results for the RV Industry Association’s July 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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Grand Design Celebrates A Quarter-Million RVs Made
Grand Design RV said it has rolled its 250,000th RV off the manufacturing line. The company plans to mark the…
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inTech Debuts Newest Sol Model
inTech has unveiled the new Sol Dusk, the newest edition to the company’s Sol lineup. At 20 feet, 8 inches,…
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GEN-Y Hitch Names Director of Wholesale
GEN-Y Hitch has hired Luke Stump as the director of wholesale. Stump comes to GEN-Y with five years of experience,…
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Caravan Salon 2024 Roars to Life This Weekend
The eyes of the RVing world are on Düsseldorf the next couple of weeks for Caravan Salon, the largest annual…
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THOR Extends Partnership With Girl Scouts of the USA
THOR Industries has extended its partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), the largest girl-led organization in the world,…
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Infographic: 16M to Go RVing Labor Day Weekend
(The RV Industry Association, along with its consulted, surveyed leisure travelers about their travel plans this Labor Day weekend. Infographic…
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RVMP Names Manufacturer’s Rep Group as Partner
RV Mobile Power (RVMP) announced it will be working with Manufacturer’s Rep Group (under Venture Co-op Group) to create a…
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KING Debuts Dual-Connectivity Device
Connectivity company KING, which makes products serving the outdoor travel industry including RVs, has introduced its latest consumer connectivity device:…
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Maui Firefighters Receive RV Donation From LA
More than 20 firefighters lost their homes while fighting wildfires in Maui. Now firefighters in Los Angeles are reaching out…
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Mortgage Rates Hit 22-Year High
Mortgage rates climbed higher above 7% this week, marking a 22-year high and shattering the American Dream for many. The…
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FMCA Rally Underway in Wyoming
Nearly 1,000 RV owners from across the country are expected in Gillette, Wyoming, this week for the 107th FMCA International…
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Sunset Park’s First Owner Rally Lights Up Shipshewana
Sunset Park RV, a manufacturer of small, lightweight RVs, along with its brand ambassadors, En Route with Chuck and Cherie,…
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General RV Center Recognized for Fast Detroit Area Growth
General RV Center has been recognized as the ninth ranked fastest-growing company in southeast Michigan by Crain’s Detroit Business. The…
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Meyer Distributing Announces Tucson Location
Meyer Distributing announced its newest Grand Canyon State location: the addition of its Tucson, Arizona cross-dock. The cross-dock will have…
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RPI Direct Names Head of Aftermarket Sales
Resolute Product Innovations (RPI), which makes RV performance parts for both the wholesale and retail communities, has hired Clark Chandler…
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Hipcamp Marks Decade of Campsite Bookings
Campsite booking platform Hipcamp is celebrating its 10th year in business this year. Hipcamp was founded in the summer of…
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Update on Luxury RV Resort Coming to Southern Elkhart County
As noted in Tuesday’s RV PRO eNewsletter, a new RV resort may be in the works near New Paris, Indiana.…
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Area Jobless Rate Ticks Above 5%
Unemployment in the Elkhart-Goshen area climbed to 5.2% in July, according to the most recent report from the Indiana Department…
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Hall of Fame Spotlights Class of 2023
Ten honorees were inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame on Monday, Aug. 21, at the industry’s annual ceremony in…
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Truma Touts North American 10th Anniversary Celebration
Truma said it’s gearing up to celebrate a milestone anniversary this fall – 10 years of providing “Simply Better” systems…
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Outdoor Recreation Industry Nears Trillion Dollar Mark
Independent News spotlights how many Americans are turning to the outdoors, and in turn funding an almost-trillion-dollar industry. People are…
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RVIA Gov Affairs Team Attends National Conference of State Legislatures
The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s State Government Affairs team spent last week at the National Conference of State Legislatures’ 2023…
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