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US Consumer Sentiment Near 2-1/2-Year Low
The following is a report from Reuters. U.S. consumer sentiment plunged to a nearly 2-1/2-year low in March and inflation…
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Gas Prices Dip as Spring Break Travel Heats Up
The following was reported by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Despite increased demand, gas prices dipped lower this week, with…
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Spring Travel: 28 Million Americans Intend to RV
The latest RV Industry Association (RVIA) Spring Travel Intentions Survey revealed key insights into RV travel and leisure travel trends,…
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RVTI Debuts ‘Find a Certified Technician’ Online Map
A powerful new tool has arrived to directly benefit the RV customer and industry alike, especially the 1,000 RV dealer…
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ORR & Partners Announce Outdoor Recreation Workforce Consortium
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) and the West Virginia University Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative (WVU OEDC)…
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Chinook RV Partners With Berryland Campers
Chinook RV announced a strategic partnership with Berryland Campers, a reputable dealership in the RV industry, to enhance its reach…
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Voyager RV ‘Cares Initiative’ Reaches Over $220K
Voyager RV announced the running grand total donated through its Voyager Cares Initiative has reached an incredible $220,940. The program, where…
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US Trading Partners Counter on Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
The following is a report from Industry Week. Major U.S. trading partners announced countermeasures Wednesday to President Donald Trump’s blanket…
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Family RV Association Convention & Expo To Host RVTI
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is attending the Family RV Association’s 110th International Convention and Expo this week at the Georgia National…
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NMLA Launches 2025 Survey Questionnaire for Marine Lenders
The National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA) announced the collection of data for its 2025 Annual Statistical Report (ASR) has begun.…
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Scanstrut Expands in RV Market With USB Charger
U.K.-based Scanstrut debuted the TILE Series, a new USB charging solution engineered specifically for RV interiors. Combining cutting-edge performance with…
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Sierra Club & Partners Sue Elon Musk, DOGE Over National Park Layoffs
The following is a report from Sierra, the magazine of the Sierra Club. The Sierra Club, Union of Concerned Scientists,…
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Indiana Legislature Discusses Bill Regulating RV Sales
The following is a report from WNDU. A bill moving through the Indiana General Assembly is designed to bring smoother…
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Trump’s 25% Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Take Effect
The following is a report from the Associated Press. President Donald Trump officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to…
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NATDA Launches Successful First Trailer Tech Expo
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) announced the successful launch of the inaugural Trailer Tech Expo, held Feb. 25-27…
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Rossmönster Debuts New ‘Skye’ 170-Inch Sprinter Van
Rossmönster, a leader in purpose-built adventure vehicles, introduced the Skye – what it calls the most capable 170” Sprinter van…
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‘RVing in New England’ Talks DiPietro’s 5-Week RV Trip
“RVing in New England,” the weekly Facebook Live show hosted by Bob Zagami and John DiPietro of the New England RV Dealers…
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RVIA: What Is HUD’s ‘RV’ Definition & Why Does It Matter?
In 2018, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) redefined and clarified the RV exemption from manufactured housing standards. This provided…
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The Dyrt: Campers Found Booking Campsites ‘Difficult’ in 2024
The Dyrt found that 56.1% of campers said they had a difficult time booking a site in 2024 because campgrounds…
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Shurhold Launches New Website & Brand Messaging
Shurhold, a manufacturer of professional-quality boat and RV cleaning and restoration tools and chemicals, launched a revised website with new…
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Spring Roadsigns Forecast Webinar This Friday
On Friday, March 14, at 1 p.m. Eastern, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) will host a members-only webinar to review…
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Wholesale Shipments Into Canada Increased 15.9% YOY
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reports that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31,…
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Go RV Rentals Releases 2025 RV Rental Price Index
Go RV Rentals has published its 2025 RV Rental Price Index Report, offering a detailed overview of rental rates and…
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Sabre Fifth Wheels Debuts 37RVMiles Floorplan
Sabre Fifth Wheels, a Forest River brand, unveiled its 37RVMiles, a feature-packed floorplan designed in collaboration with Forest River Brand…
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NRVTA Welcomes New Student Adviser
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) has named Rachel Dewberry as a student adviser, bringing her dedication to education, faith…
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RVDA Board Approves 2026 RV Dealers Con/Expo Location
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) board of directors approved holding the 2026 RV Dealers Convention/Expo at Paris Las Vegas at its meeting on…
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Cummins To Speak at Engines & Components Remanufacturing Webinar
Internal combustion engines and components are low in emissions, efficient and durable. They’re also made to last a long time…
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LCI Industries Announces Proposed Offering of $400M
LCI Industries announced that it intends to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $400.0 million in aggregate principal…
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Sun Outdoors Joins New Harvest Hosts Campground Partners Program
Harvest Hosts and Sun Outdoors announced the addition of over 80 Sun Outdoors Campgrounds to the Harvest Hosts map through…
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Colorado-Based 4 Mavericks Acquires GrabPad & Tow-n’-Glow Products
4 Mavericks has acquired the rights to two products from RVi/Danko Manufacturing: GrabPad – Universal Permanent Jack Pad and Tow-n’-Glow…
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Meet 2025’s Women in Business Honorees
RV PRO is excited to announce this year’s 15 Women in Business nominees. These 15 women were nominated by their…
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Video: Alliance RV Discusses Core Values
Alliance RV recently released a video with Coley Brady, Ryan Brady and Bill Martin exploring the company’s core values —Relentless…
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Winnebago Vice President Named to Women MAKE Awards
Winnebago recently announced on its LinkedIn that Kim Weckert, vice president of digital transformation and marketing, has been named a…
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Meyer Distributing Announces New Texas Location
Meyer Distributing announced the addition of its Midland, Texas, crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Arlington,…
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Dragonfly Energy Launches Battle Born DualFlow Power Pack for Long-Haul Trucks
During TMC’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. unveiled the new Battle Born DualFlow Power…
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Azure Printed Homes Cofounder To Keynote CSS West Conference
The outdoor hospitality sector is soaring in 2025 as U.S. travelers are blending nature and luxury more than ever before.…
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Mitchell Group Touts Highest Hydrolysis Rating for Polyurethane Fabrics
The Mitchell Group, a major converter of coated fabrics to upholstery markets around the world, announced that it now holds…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: REV Recreation Group is recalling certain 2022-2025 Fleetwood…
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RoadSigns Forecast Webinar for RVIA Members Next Week
On Friday, March 14, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) will host a members-only webinar to review the spring RV RoadSigns…
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Lippert Announces RVibrake Acquisition
LCI Industries, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lippert, announced the acquisition of RVibrake, a leading name in flat tow braking…
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Meyer Distributing Expands Offerings With Front Runner Dometic
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with Dometic and its premium Front Runner Outfitters brand, a global leader in overlanding…
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Women MAKE Awards Honor Two Brunswick Leaders for Excellence in Manufacturing
The Manufacturing Institute (MI), the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, announced that Mel Bruins,…
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Erwin Hymer Group & Ahorn Camp Form Long-Term Agreement
The family-owned company Ahorn Camp, under the leadership of Alexander and Franziska Reichmann, and the Erwin Hymer Group (EHG), the…
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Camping World To Attend 2025 Bank of America Conference
Camping World Holdings announced that it will attend the Bank of America 2025 Consumer and Retail Conference in Miami, Florida.…
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Gas Prices Shift Into Neutral Thanks to Lower Cost of Oil
The following was reported by the American Automobile Association (AAA). The national average for a gallon of gas dropped a…
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National Park Service Sets Visitation Record Amid Historic Staffing Cuts
The National Park Service reported a record-setting 331,863,358 visits in 2024, amid a recent 9% cut to the National Park…
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Applications Open for RVIA Emerging Leaders Coalition Class of 2026
Applications are open to join the next class of the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Emerging Leaders Coalition. The Emerging Leaders…
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Pebble To Showcase AI-Powered RV at NVIDIA GTC 2025
Pebble, a California-based startup, will showcase the Pebble Flow at NVIDIA GTC 2025 on March 17-21, highlighting its seamless integration…
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ORR To Host SXSW Panel on Technology & Outdoor Access
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced it is hosting a dynamic panel discussion at SXSW exploring how technology is shaping and…
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Camping World Closes Purchase of Wisconsin Lazydays
Camping World Holdings announced that it has closed on the asset purchase of Lazydays in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. The company expects…
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Rixen’s Enterprises Attending Florida Peace Love & Vans
At Peace Love & Vans 2025, taking place March 7 to 10, Rixen’s Enterprises, a family-owned business service the RV…
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NPA Releases March RV Pre-Owned Report
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) has released the March pre-owned report for RVs. Steady Growth Ahead for the U.S. RV Market…
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Lightspeed, Yoshimura Partner To Streamline Powersports Dealership Operations
Lightspeed, a leading dealer management solution (DMS) provider, announced a new integration with Yoshimura, a premier manufacturer of high-performance exhaust…
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Trump Postpones Some Tariffs on Mexico & Canada
The following is a report from The Associated Press. President Donald Trump on Thursday postponed 25% tariffs on many imports…
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THOR Industries Sees ‘Challenging Market’ in Q2
THOR Industries announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended Jan. 31. “Our second quarter results were in line…
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REV Group Reports ‘Record’ Q1 Results
REV Group Inc. reported results for the three months ended Jan. 31. Consolidated net sales in the first quarter 2025…
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RVDA of Canada Provides Updates on Tariffs
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada provided the following update to its members regarding the U.S.-Canada tariffs and…
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The Dyrt: Farm Camping Grows in Popularity for 5th Consecutive Year
The Dyrt found that farm camping is increasingly popular with campers. About one in seven campers (14.1%) reported camping on…
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ORR To Offer Grants for Hurricane Helene-Impacted Recreation Sites
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced the opening of its Rebuilding and Recovery Micro-Grant Program to support outdoor recreation in communities…
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Chinook RV Teams Up With RV Country on West Coast
Chinook RV announced a strategic partnership with RV Country marking a significant milestone in Chinook’s journey to expand its reach…
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Upcoming RVWA Panel To Focus on Suppliers
Throughout March, the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) will host a series of leadership panel discussions in honor of Women’s History…
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RVDA Con/Expo Committee Seeks Workshop Submissions
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) Convention/Expo Committee is seeking workshop proposals for the 2025 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, Nov. 10-14 at Paris…
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Meyer Distributing Partners With Adams Driveshaft
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with Adams Driveshaft, an automotive specialty shops in the United States. Adams Driveshaft has…
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NPA To Celebrate Kansas City Facility Grand Opening
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) announced its expansion into a new territory. On March 19, NPA will celebrate the grand opening…
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‘Blended’ Travel an Emerging Travel Trend
Modern Campground and Cairn Consulting Group unveiled their latest collaborative report titled “Blended Travel: Embracing Short-Term Stays.” The report says that blended…
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Torklift Central Kicks Off ‘March of Diapers’ Diaper Drive
Torklift Central kicked off its second annual “March of Diapers” campaign, starting Feb. 28 through the month of March. In…
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OHI Announces 2025 Graduates of School of Outdoor Hospitality
OHI announces the 2025 graduates of the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality. The following dedicated owners, managers, operators,…
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Rossmönster, Happy Daze RV Expand Access to Adventure Trucks & Vans
Rossmönster, a manufacturer of purpose-built adventure vehicles, is teaming up with Happy Daze RV, a provider of high-quality recreational vehicles,…
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Lippert Offers Online Tool for Custom Axle Ordering
Lippert Components, Inc., announced its new Custom Axle Builder — a digital tool designed to simplify and accelerate the process…
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RVWA Hosts Inaugural Golf Outing To Launch Charitable Foundation
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) invites golf enthusiasts and supporters of the RV industry to join in for an inaugural…
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Road Travel Should Be Strong in 2025, New Research Shows
Harvest Hosts and Progressive Insurance have released a 2025 RV Travel Trends Report, showing continued enthusiasm for RV life, rising interest…
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RVIA: Tariffs Could Have ‘Chilling Effect’ on Canadian RV Sales
President Donald Trump announced from the White House Monday that the 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada would go into…
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WSJ on Warren Buffett’s Investment in Forest River
Warren Buffett’s investment in Forest River two decades ago has proved to be a smart move for Berkshire Hathaway Inc.,…
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Torklift Releases GlowStep Revolution for Airstream Bambi & Caravel
Torklift announced the launch of the GlowStep Revolution for Airstream Bambi and Caravel trailers. Designed specifically to enhance the entry…
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Shyft Group Celebrates 50th Anniversary at NTEA Work Truck Week
The Shyft Group, Inc., the North American manufacturer of specialty vehicles, assembly, and upfit for the commercial, retail and service…
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Strong Sales, Attendance at UK Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show
The UK’s 2025 Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show closed on a high, with some exhibitors reporting significant sales increases and…
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ICON Offers Polycarbonate Window Replacements for Vintage RVs
ICON Technologies, manufacturer of thermoformed solutions, announced it is offering polycarbonate window replacements designed specifically for vintage RV restoration. The…
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NATDA Announces 2024 Industry Excellence Awards Winners
NATDA (The North American Trailer Dealers Association) and Trailer Tech Expo announced the recipients of their inaugural Industry Excellence Awards,…
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East To West Touts New Travel Trailer, Fifth Wheel Floorplans
East To West, a division of Forest River, announced a series of new floorplans for its Alta and Della Terra…
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New RoadSigns Report Forecasts Shipments To Hit 350K in 2025
The spring 2025 edition of RV RoadSigns, the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association, projects…
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RVIA Leadership Conference Underway in Phoenix
The RV Industry Association Leadership Conference kicked off yesterday at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Keystone RV Outbacks,…
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Airstream Releases First All-Electric Capable Travel Trailer
Airstream announced the launch of its first all-electric functioning travel trailer, the Basecamp 20Xe. The Xe model expands upon the compact,…
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Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Spring Approaches
Black Book released its monthly market commentary for March. “The average values for motorhomes and towables sold at auction were…
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Forest River Launches New OGV Luxury Coach Website
Forest River announced the launch of the all-new OGV Luxury Coach website, designed to provide an immersive and seamless shopping…
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Yakima Unveils New Spring 2025 Product Line
Oregon-based Yakima announced its complete Spring 2025 product line. The 2025 collection delivers solutions for every adventure, from enhanced bike…
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SB 26 Continues To Move Through California Legislature
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). California Senate Bill 26 — the…
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Cummins To Launch X10 ‘Mid-Bore Workhorse’ in 2027
Cummins Inc. is introducing its X10, the mid-bore workhorse designed to deliver heavy-duty performance in a midsize package. The X10…
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Patrick Industries To Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
Patrick Industries Inc. announced it will participate in three upcoming investor conferences in March. Patrick’s management team will engage in…
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Desire for Caravanning Remains Strong at German Reise + Camping Show
The following is a report from AboutCampBtoB.com. The 2025 edition of Reise + Camping closed its doors after five successful…
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Warmer Days, Cooler Prices: Consumers See a Slight Break at the Pump
The following was reported by the American Automobile Association (AAA). With winter nearly in the rearview, temperatures warmed up while…
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RVWA Touts Leadership Panel Series for Women’s History Month
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) announced a new series of leadership panel discussions in honor of Women’s History Month. “Throughout…
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Camping World Closes Purchase of Tennessee, Washington Lazydays
Camping World Holdings announced that it has closed on the asset and real estate purchase of Lazydays in Murfreesboro, Tennessee,…
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RVIA Leadership Conference Coming Next Week
The RV Industry Association Leadership Conference, slated March 3-7 at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, Arizona, brings…
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New Tariff Developments: Update for RVIA Members
2/27/2025 12 p.m. ET Update Citing failures to adequately address fentanyl shipments, President Donald Trump posted that the Feb. 1…
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Backstock Invites RV Manufacturers to Wholesale Platform
Less than a year after launching its innovative wholesale platform, Backstock is taking another major step forward by opening the…
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NRVTA Names New Student Advisor
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) has named Kylie Blechleto to its student advisors team, where she will work under…
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Intellitec Warns of Knockoff Battery Disconnects Sold Online
DeLand, Florida-based Intellitec Products issued a warning of inferior and dangerous knock-off 100 Amp battery disconnects being sold on-line. The…
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Century Chemical Renews Partnership With Rickett Performance Motorsports
Century Chemical Corporation announced the renewal of its partnership with Rickett Performance Motorsports (RPM) for the upcoming racing season. This…
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RVIA Seeks Vital Input To Bolster Advocacy Efforts
The following was included in the RV Industry Association’s News & Insights report. The RV Industry Association (RVIA) is doubling…
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