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Xponent Power Begins Customer Deliveries, Ramps Up Commercial Production
With the U.S. setting a new record by installing 50 gigawatts of solar capacity in 2024, Xponent Power said it…
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27North Unveils Additions to Van, Truck Lineup
27North, a Missouri-based maker of modern off-roading vehicles including the RexRover and Ascender, unveiled two new additions to its selection of vans…
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CompoCloset Launches S1 Sealing Toilet on Kickstarter
CompoCloset, a leader in portable composting and eco-friendly toilets, announced the launch of its newest innovation: the S1 Sealing Toilet…
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Shady Oaks Camping Resort Announces Reopening Under New Ownership
Shady Oaks Camping Resort announced its grand reopening under new ownership, following extensive renovations and rebranding efforts. To commemorate this…
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Go RVing: 58% of Former RV Owners Open to Purchasing Again
The following is a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Go RVing’s newest special report turns attention…
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Dometic Expands Product Academy With Technical Training
Dometic announced the launch of a new pathway in its Dometic Product Academy — Technical Training. Salespeople can become a…
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Meyer Distributing Partners With Storm Shelter Maker
Meyer Distributing announced the addition of Survive-A-Storm Shelters (SAS) to its product line. Survive-A-Storm Shelters is a leading producer of…
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US Consumer Confidence ‘Plummets’ to Covid-era Low
The following is a report from the Associated Press. Americans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month…
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Lippert Acquires Transportation Seating Supplier
LCI Industries, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lippert Components Inc., has acquired substantially all of the business assets of Freedman…
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Genesis Products Renovates IndyCar Driver Lounge
Genesis Products Inc., a manufacturer of RV interior components, unveiled a new project in partnership with IndyCar’s AJ Foyt Racing…
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nuCamp Debuts 20th Anniversary Teardrop Trailers
In celebration of 20 years of “Legacy, Reputation and Community,” nuCamp announced the release of its 20th Anniversary Limited Edition…
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Wholesale RV Values Increase as Warmer Weather Arrives
Black Book released its monthly commentary for May. “Spring has finally arrived, and with it came the expected uptick in…
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U-Haul Introduces Toy Hauler to Rental Fleet
Production has begun on the U-Haul Toy Hauler, the first addition to the company’s rental fleet of American-made trailers in…
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InterMotive Distributor Names Three to New Roles
LGS Group, the distributor for InterMotive Vehicle Controls, announced changes regarding its team members and roles. Bryce Grenon, national sales…
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KCN Campgrounds New Owner of Elizabethtown/Hershey Site
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) welcomed KCN Campgrounds as the new owner of Pennsylvania’s Elizabethtown/Hershey KOA Holiday. KCN specializes in acquiring, managing and enhancing…
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Outdoorsy Escapes Combines RV Rentals & Iconic Destinations
Outdoorsy.com, the outdoor travel and accommodation marketplace that transformed the world of RV rentals, has launched of Outdoorsy Escapes, the…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Forest River is recalling certain 2024-25 Coachmen Catalinas…
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Outside: The Price of Outdoor Gear is About to Spike
The following is a report from Outside. The bikes, backpacks, tents and other outdoor gear on our wishlists are about…
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LAMILUX ‘Holds Ground’ Amid Challenges in Annual Report
2024 was an eventful year for the LAMILUX Heinrich Strunz Group, characterized by global crises and economic uncertainties, the company…
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Renogy Unveils Ranger Power Box Modular DC/AC Hub
Renogy today introduces the Ranger Power Box lineup —the Ranger 3000 Ultra, Ranger 2000 and Ranger Control Hub — built to give overlanders and RVers…
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Hall of Fame Supplier Show 2025 Nearly Sold Out
At just five months away from the September 2025 Elkhart Dealer Open House, the RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Supplier Show…
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Some Federal Lakes’ Amenities Closing Amid Trump’s Budget Cuts
Campgrounds, boat ramps and other facilities in at least 30 locations at federal lakes and reservoirs in six states will…
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Fun Town RV Acquires Larry’s RV in Michigan
Fun Town RV announces the asset acquisition of Larry’s RV in Jackson, Michigan. This new location strengthens Fun Town RV’s…
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Former SpaceX Engineer Launches RV Startup
The following is a report from The Detroit Jewish News. Entrepreneur Sam Shapiro is leading an electric RV revolution from…
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Gas Prices Creep Upward Amid Rise in Demand
The national average for a gallon of regular is slightly higher than a week ago and 5 cents higher than…
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FCCC, Tiffin Boost Partnership With PowerDrive Debut
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) is powering its partnership with Tiffin Motorhomes forward with the introduction of new features and models…
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RV Shipments Up Nearly 14% in First Quarter
Results for the RV Industry Association’s March 2025 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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Bretz RV To Host Grand Opening for Washington Location
Bretz RV & Marine is making its long-awaited debut in Washington State — and its throwing a celebration as big…
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Overland Expo West Returns to Arizona in May
Overland Expo announced its return to Flagstaff, Arizona, May 16-18. As the original and largest event in the Overland Expo…
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Equator Releases Washer-Dryer Combo Designed for RV Use
Equator Advanced Appliances announced the launch of its EZ 4800 Combo Washer Dryer, a high-performance, all-in-one laundry unit engineered specifically…
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RV Industry Association Releases Comprehensive PFAS Guide
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) has released its most comprehensive PFAS regulatory guidance to date, “PFAS FAQs for the RV…
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RV/MH Hall of Fame & Museum Names New President
The RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum announced the appointment of Daryll A. Milnikel as its president. Milnikel served with distinction…
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KOA Leaders Recognized in 2025 American Business Awards
Leaders at Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) were awarded two Stevies from the 23rd Annual American Business Awards. Toby O’Rourke, KOA’s president…
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Dometic Sees Double-Digit EBITA Margin in Q1
Dometic reported financial results for its fourth quarter. Note one Swedish Krona (SEK) is equivalent to $0.1. Key findings from…
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LKQ Corp. ‘Pleased’ With Q1 Performance Despite Market Uncertainties
LKQ Corporation, the parent company of Keystone Automotive and its NTP-STAG RV aftermarket distribution division, reported first quarter 2025 financial…
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AEONrv Launches New Financing & Warranty Programs
AEONrv has introduced a comprehensive financing program in partnership with Epic Finance, a national provider of recreational vehicle financing. This…
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Dragonfly Energy Releases Preliminary Q1 Net Sales
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. announced preliminary first quarter 2025 Net Sales and Adjusted EBITDA. The company anticipates first quarter 2025…
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The Shyft Group Reports Q1 Sales Up 3.4% YOY
The Shyft Group reported operating results for the first quarter ended March 31. For the first quarter of 2025 compared…
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Timbren Unveils New Suspension Enhancement Systems for Ford Transit, RAM Promaster
Timbren Industries announced the introduction of its Timbren SES Suspension Enhancement System (Part #FFTRA), designed for the front suspension of…
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Camping World Closes Greenville Location Amid Flag Controversy
The following is a report from WITN. In his latest interview, the CEO of Camping World is reiterating his stance…
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Three THOR Industries Brands Receive Layoff Notices
The following is a report from The Elkhart Truth. RV PRO reached out to THOR Industries officials and was denied…
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Dometic Appoints Regional President, Sales Director
Dometic announced two new hires on its leadership team. Tim Hall has been appointed Dometic’s regional president of Sub-Segment Land…
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Grand Design Debuts New Adventure Van
Grand Design RV, a leading manufacturer of towable and motorized RVs, announced the launch of its first Class B motorhome,…
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Dealer Registration Opens for 2025 RVDA Con/Expo
Dealer registration for the 2025 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, set for Nov. 10 -14 at Paris Las Vegas, is now open.…
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IDS’ Dealer Insights Forum To Address Fixed Ops Challenges
Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) will host this month’s Dealership Insights Forum on April 25. The topic at hand will be…
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Tennessee’s Henry County To Feature on ‘RV There Yet?’
The following is a report from Radio NWTN. Paris, Tennessee-based Henry County is once again putting itself on the map…
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Go RVing Names BVK New Creative Agency of Record
Go RVing has announced the appointment of independent advertising agency BVK as its new strategic and creative agency of record.…
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Massachusetts Announces Flexibility on Clean Trucks Program
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection last week announced enforcement discretion for chassis manufacturers that are unable to meet minimum electric truck…
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KOA, HEST Partner on Limited Series Camp Pillow
HEST, a designer of premium sleep products, unveiled the latest collaboration in its limited-edition series: The HEST X KOA Camp Pillow. HEST…
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Winnebago, Leave No Trace Partner To Promote Environmental Stewardship
In celebration of Earth Month, Winnebago Industries announced a new partnership with the environmental nonprofit, Leave No Trace, to promote…
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Truma To Host 5th Annual Spring Cleanup in Elkhart
Truma North America will host its 5th Annual Spring Cleanup on April 26 at Woodlawn Nature Center in Elkhart. The…
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RVTAA & NRVIA Appoint New Executive Assistant to Director of Associations
The RV Technician Association of America (RVTAA) and the National RV Inspectors Association (NRVIA) announce the appointment of Destiny Rounsavall…
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Trump Administration To Impose Fees on Chinese Vessels
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). On Thursday, April 17, the United…
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Blue Moon Mobile RV Touts 1st Texas USDOL RV Tech Graduate
Blue Moon Mobile RV, an independent, full-service RV repair shop and mobile business proudly, announced a historic milestone with the…
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Outdoor Alliance Urges Congress To Fully Fund Forest Service & BLM
In a recent letter to Congress, Outdoor Alliance and 74 partners representing the outdoor recreation community addressed the issue of insufficient funding…
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THOR Supports Chiricahua Apache National Foundation
THOR has donated to the Chiricahua Apache National Foundation to help advance their mission of hosting theater presentations, museum exhibitions,…
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Equity LifeStyle Properties Reports Q1 Results
Equity LifeStyle Properties, owner and operator of manufactured home communities, RV resorts and campgrounds in North America, announced results for the…
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NPS Encourages Travel During National Park Week
Celebrating National Park Week this week, the National Park System encouraged travelers to visit one (or more) of its 433…
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Roamly Expands Into Florida, Adds New Strategic Partnerships
Roamly, a leading digital insurance platform, announced a major expansion into Florida with the opening of a new regional headquarters…
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Dragonfly Energy, National Forest Foundation To Plant Trees for Earth Day
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., in recognition of Earth Day, has pledged to plant thousands of trees through a collaboration with the National Forest Foundation…
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Nominations Open for RV PRO’s Industry Veterans Spotlight
RV PRO will feature individuals who have dedicated their careers to this outstanding industry in its upcoming July issue. All…
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Made in the Midcoast: Coachworks’ Teardrop Campers
The following is a report from the Midcoast Villager. Camping was always a family affair for Anthony Fraser when he…
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Carefree Covered RV Storage To Celebrate 7th Location Grand Opening
Carefree Covered RV Storage announced its inaugural celebration in the city of Surprise on June 9. The event will take…
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Meyer Distributing Announces 2024 Vendors of the Year
Recognizing the outstanding achievements of its top manufacturing partners, Meyer Distributing announced its 2024 Vendor of the Year Award winners.…
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RV Rental Company Offers Search Tools for Travelers
Driven by the demand for flexible, self-guided travel, CampervanHire.com announced it has supercharged its online platform to help modern adventurers…
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Former Big Sandy Campground Transforms Into Superior Made RV Resort
The following is a report from WTOL 11. New life at the former home of Big Sandy Campground in Swanton,…
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Sunbolt Unveils Aluminum Umbrella in Honor of Earth Month
In celebration of Earth Month and Earth Day, Sunbolt, provider of portable and integrated solar technology, announced the launch of…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Alliance RV is recalling certain 2025 Avenue 23ML…
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OIA Reports Outdoor Market Shows Modest Rebound to $28B in 2024
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) released its 2025 Outdoor Retail Sales Trends Report, showing a modest 1% rebound in outdoor retail…
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OakCover Magazine Predicts 10 Biggest Travel Trends of 2025
As travelers seek fresh and meaningful ways to explore the world, OakCover Magazine is unveiling its predictions for the top…
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NATDA Selects Wounded Warrior Project as 2025 Trailer Show Charity Partner
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) announced the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) as the official charity partner for the…
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Registration Now Open for 2025 Aftermarket Conference
The 2025 RV Aftermarket Conference is scheduled for Aug. 11-14 in San Antonio at the Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk…
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Blue Water Refines Portfolio With Strategic Rebrand of Two Signature Resorts
Blue Water Development announced a strategic transition involving two of its standout resort destinations: Chincoteague Bay RV Resort & Cottages…
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EcoFlow Launches Latest Portable Air Conditioner, Cooler
EcoFlow, a provider of portable power and renewable energy solutions, introduced the Wave 3, portable air conditioner and heater, and Glacier…
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BLUETTI Announces Apex 300 Pre-Launch
BLUETTI, a leader in portable power and energy storage, announced the pre-launch of its Apex 300 Energy Storage System(ESS). Designed…
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Unseasonal Slide: Gas Prices Continue to Fall
The following was reported by the American Automobile Association (AAA). As spring break travel winds down, gas prices are following…
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Trump Calls for Termination of Fed Reserve Chair Powell
The following is a report from the Associated Press. President Donald Trump attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday…
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Upcoming RVIA Webinar: Overview & Impact of PFAS Regulations
As PFAS regulations continue to expand across the country and internationally, the RV industry faces a rising tide of compliance…
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Habitat for Humanity Elkhart Breaks Ground on 15-Unit Neighborhood
The following is a report from The Elkhart Truth. Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County is breaking ground on a…
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Cortes Campers Unveils New Model, Integrated Composite Chassis
Cortes Campers announced the release of the Cortes 18 RV travel trailer with two interior floorplans and featuring a licensed…
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All Valley RV Center Celebrates 20 Years in Business
All Valley RV Center announced its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of family-owned service and success in the RV industry.…
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California Gov. Sues Trump Amid Imposed Tariffs
The following is a report from the Associated Press. California Gov. Gavin Newsom sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, challenging…
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Dill Air Controls Taps Solar Energy To Power Manufacturing Facility
Dill Air Controls announced it has taken a significant step toward sustainability by installing solar panels at its U.S. manufacturing…
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Crane Composites Launches 4th Gen FILON Sidewalls
Crane Composites, manufacturer of fiberglass RV sidewalls and industry leader for over three decades, announced the introduction of its 4th…
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Storyteller Overland To Bring ‘Badassery’ to the Big Apple
Storyteller Overland announced that this April, a cosmic shift will be felt at the New York International Auto Show as…
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RVDA Con/Expo Keynote To Focus on Creating Brand Experiences
The National RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that bestselling author and former Fortune 500 company chief revenue officer Ryan Estis…
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Go RVing Trends To Know: Livestreaming
Go RVing released its Monthly Trends Report, this month with findings on livestreaming and how it can benefit the RV…
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Priority RV Network Unveils New Brand Identity, Strategic Vision
Priority RV Network (PRVN) has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and bold new strategic direction at the 2025 PRVN Annual…
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Vixen Composites Promotes Ty Miller to National Sales Manager
Vixen Composites, an Airxcel brand, announced the promotion of Ty Miller to the position of OEM national sales manager. Miller…
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Australian Q1 Market Report Reflects Brand Strength, New Volatility
The latest Q1 2025 RV Market Brand Consideration Report from Retain Media offers fresh insight into the ever-evolving landscape of…
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GEN-Y Hitch Introduces New Cargo Carrier Hitch
Whether you’re headed for the campsite, the trailhead, or the next big weekend adventure, GEN-Y Hitch’s all-new Voyager is designed…
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Lithia & Driveway Announces Chief Operating Officer Transition
Lithia & Driveway (LAD), parent company of Airstream Adventures, announced that Adam Chamberlain will transition from his current role as…
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Octane Closes $700M Forward-Flow Deal
Octane announced that it has executed an up to $700 million forward-flow facility. New York Life, one of the largest mutual…
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Cairn Consulting’s Scott Bahr Joins ‘RVing in New England’
The Weekly Facebook Live show RVing in New England, hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), was scheduled…
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Trump Considers Temporary Auto Tariff Exemptions
The following is a report from the Associated Press. President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that he might temporarily exempt…
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RVIA Launches Tax Parity Advocacy Campaign
Earlier this year, U.S. Representatives Rudy Yakym and Dina Titus introduced the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 332), a…
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RVWA Charitable Foundation Hosts First Women’s RV Systems Class
The RV Women’s Alliance Charitable Foundation (RVWACF) announced the successful completion of its first Female RV Systems class of 2025.…
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COVID-19 Buyers Have ‘Strong Commitment’ to the RV Lifestyle
The latest report from Go RVing’s RV Owner Demographic Profile analyzes first-time RV buyers, with a spotlight on those who entered…
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California Creates Lemon Law Claims Opt-In Website
Per the requirements of SB 26 that was signed into law on April 2, California’s Arbitration Certification Program (housed within the…
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Iowa’s Ames, Boone County on ‘RV There Yet?’
The following report is from the Ames Tribune. A Discovery Channel show will soon shine a national light on Iowa’s…
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