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Biden Administration Unveils Vaccine Mandate Rules Covering 84M Workers
On Thursday, senior Biden administration officials announced details of a highly anticipated mandate requiring U.S. employers with 100 or more…
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Campers Inn Partners with Care Camps
Family-operated RV dealership group Campers Inn RV has partnered with Care Camps, a national nonprofit that helps children with cancer…
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Camping World Reports $1.9B in Revenue for Q3
Camping World reported $1.92 billion in revenue for the third quarter, an increase of 14.2 percent, or $237.8 million, over…
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Arterra Distribution Breaks Ground for Building Addition
Arterra Distribution, providers of power conversion products for the RV industry, broke ground this week on a new 34,000-square-foot addition…
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CDK Global Revenues Up 6% in Q1
CDK Global, a technology company that focuses on the retail vehicle market, including RVs, said its revenue for the first…
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‘Water-from-Air’ Company Watergen Partners with Ford
Ford Motor Co. and Israel-based Watergen, an “atmospheric water generation” company that developed a “water-from-air” technology, have collaborated as facilitators…
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Meyer Distributing Offering Range of Patio Heaters
Meyer Distributing has added patio heaters to its portfolio of RV- and outdoor-related products, and has them ready for delivery…
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KPA Publishes OSHA’s Top 10 Most-Cited Safety Violations
RVDA partner and dealership consulting firm KPA published an article featuring the Top 10 most-cited OSHA violations from the previous…
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KZ RV Receives Quality Circle Award
Multiple KZ RV models received 2021 RVDA Quality Circle Awards recently. KZ products awarded were the KZ Durango, Durango Gold,…
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InPower Celebrating 20 Years in 2022
Lewis Center, Ohio-based InPower, a provider of switches, controls, relays and monitoring devices used in the transportation industry, including RV…
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ARVC Expects Huge Attendance at Annual Conference
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) said it is expecting near record numbers, or more, at its…
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Jellystone Park Sales Jump 47%
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts’ comp-sales will again set a record this year, as franchisees continue to expand their campgrounds…
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Exclusive: Terry Town RV Going Big in Its Home Community
Tom Selvius and the team at Terry Town RV Superstore are closing out 2021 in a big way – with…
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Lippert Sales Top $1B for Quarter, Up Across the Board
Lippert reported net sales in the third quarter of $1.2 billion, an increase of 41 percent year-over-year. Lippert’s net income…
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Lazydays Announces Plans for Third Florida Dealership
Lazydays will be building a new dealership in Fort Pierce, Fla., to serve the Florida Atlantic Coast. The company expects…
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Volta Power, Grand Design Bring Off-Grid Towables to Market
Grand Design RVs has tapped Volta Power Systems for its newest offering of off-grid towables. Integrated with the best-selling Momentum…
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GE Appliances to Invest $450M in Louisville, Ky., Facilities
GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, announced plans to invest $450 million at its Appliance Park headquarters and manufacturing operation…
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Lance Camper Debuts Two New Overlanders
California-based Lance Camper debuted its latest prototype camper and demonstration vehicle, together called the “Adventure Pass,” in the West Hall…
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Forest River is Bronze Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
RVDA announced that Forest River is returning as a bronze partner for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, slated Nov. 8-12…
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Meyer Adds Boss Audio Systems to Offerings
Meyer Distributing added Boss Audio Systems to its ever-expanding line card. “Moving further into the powersports and marine categories make…
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ORR Announces New Executive Committee
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced its new eight-member executive committee. The executive committee is charged with guiding ORR’s strategic direction…
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ARVC Announces Marketing-Focused Member Benefit Provider
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) announced American Marketing & Publishing (AMP) has joined National ARVC as…
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Boat Sales Constricted by Lack of Inventory
With demand well outpacing supply, boat sales during the last several months have entered a predictable pattern. Customer demand has…
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Blog: The Makings of a Marketing Strategy Blueprint
As a marketer in the RV industry, you have a lot on your plate. You’re in charge of events and…
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RVIA: Maximizing Your Membership, Part Two
The following is the second of a two-part series published by the RV Industry Association. In part one of the two-part…
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Go RVing RV Owner Demographic Profile: Class B Motorhomes
The Go RVing RV Owner Demographic Profile is the most comprehensive study of RV ownership ever conducted, according to the…
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Patrick Industries Completes Acquisition of Wet Sounds
Patrick Industries completed the acquisition of Rosenburg, Texas-based Wet Sounds, a designer, fabricator, engineer and distributor of innovative audio systems…
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Obit: Former RVDA Staff Member Susan Charter
The most recent edition of the RV Dealers Association’s online eNewsletter, RV Executive Today, featured the following article about the…
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Triple E, Forest River Make NHTSA Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released its weekly recall list and a small number of RV manufacturers are featured.…
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Go Connect Smart Travel Wi-Fi Products Now Available
Go Connect has begun selling its line of Smart Travel Wi-Fi products, which it said will allow customers to focus…
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EasyCare Donates Protection Coverage to RVWA’s Drab to Fab Project
EasyCare, a provider and administrator of F&I products and solutions offered by RV dealers, said it recently donated an RV…
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FTC Strengthens Security Safeguards for Consumer Financial Information
The Federal Trade Commission last week announced a newly updated rule that strengthens the data security safeguards that financial institutions…
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First Year of Manufacturing Internship Program Complete
A pilot program subsidizing 34 internships at more than 20 manufacturing and advanced industry companies in the South Bend-Elkhart, Ind.,…
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Suspect Arrested in 3-Year-Old RV Theft
A suspect has been tracked down in the 2018 theft of an RV from a local dealership in Florida. Aaron…
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Maximizing Your RVIA Membership – Part One
The following is the first of a two-part series published by the RV Industry Association. Membership in the RV Industry…
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Nuway Construction, Arterra Distribution to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony
Nuway Construction and Arterra Distribution will host a Groundbreaking Ceremony at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 2021 Aeroplex…
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James Gilboy: Remembering the ‘Discoverer’
Larry Shinoda penned some of the most iconic cars in American history, from the C2 and C3 Chevrolet Corvettes to…
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ARVC Partners with Spot2Nite on Networking Reception
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) announced a second evening reception at its 2021 Outdoor Hospitality Conference…
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Indiana Commerce Secretary Announces Internal Promotion
Indiana Sec. of Commerce Brad Chambers promoted Dave Roberts to executive vice president of entrepreneurship and innovation for the Indiana…
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Cummins Will Power Letenda’s New Battery Electric Transit Bus
Letenda, a Canadian bus manufacturer, selected Cummins Inc. to power its new battery electric demonstrator vehicle, the Electrip transit bus.…
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‘Niche’ California Port Helping Solve Supply Chain Issues
Cargo ships arriving at Port Hueneme in Southern California are jam-packed with fresh produce and other goods, as companies look…
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Fun Town RV Acquires Illinois-based Tri-State RV
Fort Worth, Texas-based Fun Town RV is expanding into the tri-state area with an agreement to acquire Tri-State RV in…
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JD Power Report: RV Prices Increased Across the Board in Q3
Costa Mesa, Calif.-based J.D. Power, a data analytics and consumer intelligence firm, published a third quarter overview of RV price…
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LKQ’s Q3 Sees 8.2 Percent Revenue Jump
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, announced third quarter revenues of $3.3 billion, an 8.2 percent increase over the same…
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Patrick Industries Q3 Revenues Spike Across All Markets
RV, marine and manufactured housing supplier Patrick Industries reported strong performance across all markets in its Q3 financial report, ending…
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Allison’s Profits Increase Despite Supply Chain Issues
Global transmission manufacturer Allison reported quarterly revenues of $567 million, a 7 percent increase over the same period a year…
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Grand Design RV Continues to Sweep DSI Survey Awards
Every Grand Design RV line again received the coveted “Quality Circle Award” from the RVDA’s 27th Annual Dealer Satisfaction Index…
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Jered Sobel of Sobel University Joining Podcast
Jered Sobel, president of Sobel University, an RV-specific sales and management training company, will be the featured guest on an…
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ARVC Announces Results of First Round of Board Elections
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) announced the results of three elections – Supplier Council Representative and…
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Generational Camping Trends will be ARVC Panel Topic
At its upcoming annual conference, the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC), in partnership with RMS North America,…
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Wholesale RV Values Mixed Heading into Late Fall
“For the second time in as many months, one of the major RV market segments has declined in value, but…
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Dometic Completes Igloo Acquisition
Dometic’s acquisition of Igloo is now officially closed. The deal was originally announced Sept. 17. Dometic acquired Igloo from the…
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REDARC to Attend SEMA Show
Australia’s REDARC will attend the 2021 SEMA Show, slated Nov. 2 – 5 in Las Vegas. REDARC, an advanced electronics…
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Link Names Director of Engineering, Suspension Controls
Link Mfg., makers of specialty-engineered suspensions, suspension controls and air management products, announced the installment of Marco Morales to the…
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NRVTA Builds Audio-Video Training Studio
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) created a dedicated, stand-alone studio to produce training videos, commercials and even talk shows,…
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Live Show: RVing and Camping are American Made
The Facebook Live show “RVing in New England,” hosted by Bob Zagami and John DePietro and airing every Wednesday night,…
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ARVC Annual Conference Kicks Off with Anti-Cancer Fundraiser
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds announced a sports-themed welcome reception to kick off ARVC’s 2021 Outdoor Hospitality…
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How Cyberattacks Disrupt the Auto Supply Chain
Eberspaecher, a German supplier of automotive exhaust and thermal management systems, is the latest industry victim of a cyberattack, this…
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RV PRO Details ‘40 Under 40’ Event Celebration Plans
Join RV PRO to honor 40 of the top up-and-coming industry professionals at the first annual 40 Under 40 event,…
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Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing Kicks Off Show Season
Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing’s show season is now underway following a virtual event Oct. 14 – 16. Done entirely online…
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Xponent Power Claims World’s First Power-Generating Solar Awning
To address the growing number of RV owners who are enjoying camping off the grid, Xponent Power released what it…
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Relentless Dealer Services Launches RDS University
Relentless Dealer Services said it is releasing its long-anticipated Relentless Dealer Services University (RDSU), just in time for the RVDA…
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Society of Certified Professionals to Host Award Ceremony at RVDA Con/Expo
The Society of Certified RV Professionals will host a special awards ceremony, followed by an educational presentation and then a…
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Industry Leaders Tout Benefits of Serving on RVIA Board of Directors
The following report was compiled by the RV Industry Association, which asked members of its Board of Directors why they…
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Saturday is RV/MH Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline
The deadline for submitting a nomination for the RV/MH Hall of Fame is this Saturday, Oct. 31. Darryl Searer, president of the…
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Freedman Seating Introduces Line of RV, Camper Van Products
Freedman Seating Co., a manufacturer of transportation seating for more than 125 years, is reigniting a historical presence in the…
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Winnebago Releases Video Tour, Reviews of Certain Models
Winnebago released several YouTube videos geared toward educating the public about some of its products. First, the Winnebago HIKE 100…
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Brown & Brown Revenues Up 14 Percent
Florida-based insurance company Brown & Brown reports revenues in the third quarter of $770.3 million, an increase of 14.3 percent…
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RVIA Shipments: All-Time Monthly Total in September
RVIA’s September survey of manufacturers reveals another month, another record number of shipments. RVIA membership reported that there were 55,014…
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ATC’s New Toy Haulers Available in Two Styles
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC), a manufacturer of aluminum RVs and trailers, launched its 2022 Game Changer RVs, available starting this…
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Business Insider Spotlights Jayco’s New Terrain
Tiny homes on wheels have been in high demand since the start of COVID-19, and for now, its popularity shows…
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Daimler Vans, Winnebago, Heartland, Cruiser, Provan and KZ RV on Weekly NHTSA Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration issued its weekly list of recalled vehicles, and several RV manufacturers are on the…
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Continental New Line of Wiper Blades Geared Toward RVs
Continental, a global supplier of systems, components and tires to various types of vehicle manufacturers and a trusted provider of…
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Lazydays Names DeVincenzi to Board of Directors
Lazydays Holdings announced Robert DeVincenzi has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors as lead independent director, effective immediately.…
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Go RVing Experiential Events Continue to Attract Wide Audiences
What is called “experiential” events are a core part of Go RVing‘s strategy to expose diverse audiences to RVing and…
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weBoost Drive Reach OTR Receives Innovation Award
Wilson Electronics, a supplier of cellular signal booster technology, announced that the weBoost Drive Reach OTR has been selected as…
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Thermo-Tec Partnering on SEMA Show Event
Thermo-Tec is partnering with Hoonigan once again for their 2021 SEMA Burnyard Show. At this year’s SEMA event, the Silver…
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In Tow with RV PRO Podcast Tuesday: Craig Kirby
This Tuesday RV PRO presents another episode of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast, this week featuring Craig Kirby,…
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Dometic Sales Increase 24 Percent in Recent Quarter
RV appliance and equipment supplier Dometic has announced net sales in the recent quarter of SEK 5,545 million, meaning an…
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Campers Inn to Acquire New Jersey’s Scott Motor Coach
Campers Inn, which claims to be the nation’s largest family-operated dealership group, serving customers across 30 dealership locations throughout the…
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Truma North America Adds Chief Financial Officer
Truma North America added Jonathan Haley as chief financial officer. In this role, Haley’s responsibilities will include financial operations, human…
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Way Interglobal Adds to Marketing, Aftermarket Teams
Way Interglobal, which manufacturers and distributes RV appliances, electronics and furnishings, continues to add to its growing team, hiring a…
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Cummins Added to Global Environmental Groups in Advance of Global Climate Summit
Power generation company Cummins announced it has been accepted into two influential groups advocating for climate action ahead of the…
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Allison Transmission Makes Equity Investment in Jing-Jin Electric Technologies
Power generation company Allison Transmission announced it will participate in the initial public offering (IPO) of China’s Jing-Jin Electric (JJE),…
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GM Finishing, Shipping More Pickups That Had Lacked Chips
General Motors Co. is more than halfway through shipping newly assembled pickups that it had parked due to a shortage…
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Community: THOR Partners with Habitat for Humanity in Elkhart County
Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County teamed up with THOR Industries to build the walls of a future home, according…
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Exclusive: AEONrv Targets Class B+ Market with Silicon Valley Inspiration
The origins of AEONrv (pronounced “Ā-On”), a new start-up RV company based in Reno, Nev., began in disappointment but then…
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RVIA Hosting Seminar on Vaccine Mandates
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) Workforce Safety Taskforce invites its members to participate in a virtual seminar and round table…
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LKQ Corp. Recognized as 5-Star Employer in North America
LKQ Corp. said it has been recognized as a 5-Star Employer in North America by employee engagement platform WorkBuzz. In…
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Ranger Distribution Breaks Ground on New Building Addition
Ranger Distribution, a company serving the RV industry founded by veterans John Curran, Brent Diver and Rod Humphreys, broke ground…
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Venture RV Receives Quality Circle Award
Venture RV recently received a 2021 RVDA Quality Circle Award. All Venture product families were recognized: the Sonic, Stratus and…
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Time Running Out to Register for RVWA’s Virtual Career Event
The RV Women’s Alliance is hosting the next in its series of educational workshops and seminars with “Navigating Your Career…
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ARVC Conference Panel to Address Electric Vehicles and Camping
For its annual upcoming conference and expo in November, the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) announced a…
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Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to New Pandemic-Era Low
New weekly jobless claims held below 300,000 for back-to-back weeks as labor market conditions trudged back toward pre-pandemic levels. The…
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Winnebago Hits $1B in Q4 Revenue
Winnebago Industries said its revenues in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 were $1 billion, an increase of 40.4 percent…
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Go RVing Seeks Participants for ‘Dealer Insight’ Survey
Go RVing is seeking RV dealer feedback on a “Dealer Insight 2021” survey it has produced. To learn more about…
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‘Super Lawyers Panel’ Part of RVDA Con/Expo
The 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will feature what organizers are calling a special “Super Lawyers Panel” with RV industry legal…
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Report Coming on Economic Impact of U.S. Outdoor Recreation Industry
The RV Industry Association wants to inform its members of an upcoming Zoom presentation where the U.S. Department of Commerce…
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Germany-based Quantron Accelerates Push Toward Zero-Emission Vehicles
Quantron AG, specialist for commercial vehicles with electric and hydrogen drive trains, is setting out to become an OEM for…
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Outdoor Diversity, Inclusion Coalition Touts New Participants
Together Outdoors (TO), a coalition supported by the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR)and comprised of businesses and organizations in the outdoor…
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