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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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Camping World Reports Increased Q4 Revenue
Camping World Holdings reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2024. Marcus Lemonis, chairman and…
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Blue Compass’ Ferrando Profiled by Alumni Association
The following is a report by the University of Michigan Alumni Association. When Jon Ferrando, ’88, decided to rebrand the…
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Airxcel’s Solace Strengthens Leadership Team
Solace, an Airxcel brand, announced the appointment of Brian Glick as supply chain manager and Kyle Ramsey as sales manager.…
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The Dyrt: 80% of Campers Plan To Camp in a National Park in 2025
The Dyrt found that four out of five campers plan to camp in a national park in 2025. America’s first…
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KOA Welcomes New Owner of Award-Winning Oregon Campground
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) welcomes USA Camping Company, the new owner of the Waldport/Newport KOA Journey, to the KOA…
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RVIA’s Monika Geraci Joins ‘RVing in New England’
The Weekly Facebook Live show RVing in New England, hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), planned to…
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Winnebago Industries To Present at Institutional Investors Conference
Winnebago Industries announced that Bryan Hughes, the company’s senior vice president and chief financial officer, and Ray Posadas, vice president…
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LCI Industries To Participate in Upcoming Raymond James Conference
LCI Industries announced it will participate in Raymond James’ 46th Annual Institutional Investors Conference on March 3. LCI Industries will…
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The Shyft Group & Isuzu Expand North American Collaboration
The Shyft Group, a North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly and upfit for the commercial, retail and service…
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January Shipments Top 27,000
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s January 2025 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Giant RV Opens Overland, Van Shop in California
Giant RV unveiled what it says is the largest indoor inventory of overland and luxury Class B vans in southern…
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CRVA Toronto Spring Camping, RV Show Opens Tomorrow
After a higher-than-normal winter of snow, the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA)’s Toronto Spring Camping & RV Show scheduled to…
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CARB Waiver Submitted to Congress With Potential for Repeal
The RV Industry Association updates its members on various regulations enacted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) at this link.…
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Pontiac RV Founder Kenneth Kafer Dies
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) informed its membership that Kenneth (Kenny) Kafer, founder of Pontiac RV in Pontiac, Illinois, has passed away…
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Trump Tariffs on Canada, Mexico ‘Going Forward’
The following is report from the Associated Press. President Donald Trump said Monday that his tariffs on Canada and Mexico are starting…
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US Consumer Confidence Drops Sharply in February
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index declined by 7 points in February to 98.3 (1985=100). The Present Situation Index — based on consumers’…
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Reminder: RV Fixed Ops Certification Week Is March 2-8
The Society of Certified RV Professionals, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center have designated March 2–8 as…
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Upcoming RVTI Courses for March
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s technician training program is a hands-on, competency-based program designed by institute staff and subject matter…
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RVIA Advocates for New Mexico RV-Specific Franchise Bill
On Thursday, Feb. 27, the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Director of State Government Affairs Michael Ochs will testify before the…
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Patrick Acquires Medallion Instrumentation Systems
Patrick Industries Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Spring Lake, Michigan-based Medallion Instrumentation Systems, a premier provider…
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Care Camps Foundation Adds New Board Members
Care Camps Foundation announced two new members serving on the board of directors. Jeff Hirsch, owner and CEO of Campers…
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Warren Buffett Pays Homage to Pete Liegl in Annual Letter
The following is a report from Fortune. Warren Buffett says not many people will know the name Pete Liegl, and…
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RVWA Spring Campout Tickets Now Available
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) announced the release of tickets for its third annual Spring Campout, scheduled to take place…
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OIA Urges Bold Advocacy & Strategic Engagement
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) President Kent Ebersole issued the following letter to members regarding advocacy and its impact on the…
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Brown & Brown Taps New Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Brown & Brown announced the appointment of Stephen P. Hearn, an insurance industry veteran who joined the company’s board of directors…
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Sun Communities Sells Safe Harbor Marinas for $5.65B
Michigan-based Sun Communities, a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates, or has an interest in, manufactured housing…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz…
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Family RV Association Teases Upcoming Convention
Soon, recreational vehicle owners and others curious about the world of RV travel will gather at the “Return To Perry:…
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Roadmaster Launches Updated LED Lighting for Tow Bar
Roadmaster Inc. launched its new updated multi-functional LED lighting for the world’s only illuminated tow bar, Nighthawk. The product combines…
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Garmin Reports Q4 Financials
Garmin reported results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 28, 2024. Highlights for fourth quarter 2024 include: Consolidated revenue of $1.82…
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Trump Admin Backtracks National Park Job Cuts
The following is a report from the Los Angeles Times. Following a loud public outcry about job cuts at the…
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Infield RV Camping Coming to NASCAR Speedway This Summer
Long known as a top destination for NASCAR camping, Dover Motor Speedway is opening even more access this summer for…
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Camping World Board Declares Cash Dividend Payment Date
Camping World Holdings announced that its board of directors declared a regular cash dividend of $0.125 per share on the…
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Spacious Skies Campgrounds Touts 4th Anniversary, ‘Noctourism’ Draw
Spacious Skies Campgrounds, a collection of 15 RV and glamping campgrounds located throughout the East, announced a series of monthly themes,…
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Campers Inn RV Returns to ThorSport Racing for 2025
Campers Inn RV is coming back for another season with ThorSport Racing as the Official RV Provider. Campers Inn RV…
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Canadian RV Dealers Pledge US Order Cancellations Amid Tariffs
The following is a report from CTV News. Most dealers at this weekend’s RV Show in London plan to cancel…
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RVTI: Benefits of Becoming an Authorized Learning Partner
The demand for skilled RV service technicians is at an all-time high, driven by the RV industry’s growth and the…
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Camping World Closes Purchase of Arizona Lazydays
Camping World Holdings announced that it has closed on the asset and real estate purchase of Lazydays in Surprise, Arizona.…
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The Shyft Group Reports Q4, Full-Year Financials
The Shyft Group, a North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly and upfit for the commercial, retail and service…
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Care Camps Foundation Awarded $10K by Banking Industry
The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Des Moines, Iowa, selected Care Camps Foundation as the recipient of a Member…
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Rossmönster Taps New Distributor of Adventure Trucks
Rossmönster, a leader in purpose-built adventure vehicles, and IWS Sales, a premier provider of high-quality motorcoaches and performance vehicles, announced…
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Torklift Central Touts Upcoming ‘March of Diapers’ Campaign
Torklift Central announced that preparations are underway for the 2nd annual “March of Diapers” campaign, set to take place in…
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Rep. Rudy Yakym Defends Administration’s Tariff Threats
The following is a report from The Elkhart Truth. U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym defended the administration’s use of tariffs to…
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RVIA’s Alice Wang Promoted to VP of Human Resources
In recognition of her two decades of leadership and dedication, the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Alice Wang has recently been…
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RoverPass 2025 Report: What’s Next in Outdoor Hospitality
RoverPass has officially released the 2025 RoverPass Outdoor Hospitality Report, providing an in-depth analysis of camping, RVing and glamping trends…
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Go RVing Shares Black RVers’ Inspiring Stories
The following was shared in the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s News & Insights report. Core to the Go RVing brand…
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Outdoorsy Group Announces Canadian Roamly Launch
The Outdoorsy Group announced the Canadian launch of Roamly, marking a major international expansion of its digital insurance technology platform. Roamly’s entrance…
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Ember RV Adds Central Territory Representative to Sales Team
Ember Recreational Vehicles has expanded its sales team to increase focus on enhanced dealer support for its growing dealer base.…
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Camping World Announces $2.15B Floorplan Credit Agreement
Camping World Holdings announced that it has entered into an amended and restated floorplan credit agreement dated Feb. 18 (the…
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OIA Warns Workforce Cuts Put Public Lands Access at Risk
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) President Kent Ebersole released the following statement in response to recent staffing cuts at the U.S.…
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Kingstar’s Overland Trailer Features a Garage That Doubles as a Bedroom
The following is a report from AutoEvolution. Admittedly, you can’t have it all in life, but let that not stop…
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Trump’s Firing of 1,000 National Park Workers Raises Concerns
The following is a report from The Associated Press. The Trump administration has fired about 1,000 newly hired National Park…
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Allison Transmission Reports Record Full-Year Sales
Allison Transmission Holdings reported all-time high full year net sales of $3.2 billion, increasing 6% from 2023. Diluted EPS for…
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Outdoorsy Group’s Wheelbase Touts 2025 Summit
Wheelbase, an RV and car fleet rental management platform by Outdoorsy Group, today announced the Wheelbase Pro Summit 2025. This…
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Yokohama Tire Expands Partnership With Bassmaster
Yokohama Tire is once again casting its marketing net to outdoor enthusiasts and the fishing community by renewing and upgrading…
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Winnebago Raises Tender Offer to $100M
Winnebago Industries announced early results of its previously announced cash tender offer to purchase its 6.250% Senior Secured Notes due…
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Cummins Appoints Two to Leadership Team
Cummins Inc. announced two important changes to the Cummins leadership team, effective March 15. “Cummins is fortunate to have strong…
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Bell Camper Sales Acquires Tulsa RV & Marine
Bell Camper Sales, an RV dealership based in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, announced its acquisition of Tulsa RV & Marine, located at…
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Storyteller Overland Offers New Brush Guard
Storyteller Overland is offering a new nVader Brush Guard that’s compatible with its Sprinter models, engineered for toughness without the excessive bulk…
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Protective Asset Protection Report Addresses F&I Product Trends
Protective Asset Protection, a leading provider of F&I programs and services, revealed its 2024 F&I Annual Update Report. The comprehensive…
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MARVAC Touts 38th Annual Battle Creek Show
The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles & Campgrounds (MARVAC) is excited to share the MARVAC 38th Battle Creek RV &…
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RVDA Webinar: How Dealers Can Reduce Expenses, Support Communities
Join the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and Purpose in Expenses (PIE) on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. ET to…
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Elgin Industries Launches eCatalog for Engine, Chassis Components
U.S.-based automotive and heavy-duty parts manufacturer Elgin Industries has completed a multiyear development project resulting in one of the aftermarket’s…
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Glamping Expert To Keynote Florida, Alabama Outdoor Hospitality Convention
Ben Wolff, an expert in experiential hospitality marketing, management and development, will be the first keynote speaker at the Florida…
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The Dyrt: 2024 Saw Less Camping Cancellations, No-Shows
The Dyrt found that 70.7% of campers say they used all their reservations in 2024, a significant increase from 58.9%…
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REDARC Launches Van-Life Mobile Power Solutions
REDARC announced the launch of its Van Power Solutions. By offering pre-bundled kits tailored to specific power needs, REDARC ensures…
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MDC Launches Upgraded Pop-Up, Overlanding Trailers in US
MDC USA Campers and Caravans introduced the ROBSON XTT MKII, an upgraded version of its dual-fold pop-up camper trailer. Designed…
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Reciprocal Tariff Plan Enacted on US Trading Partners
The following is a report from the Associated Press. President Donald Trump on Thursday rolled out his plan to increase…
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Winnebago Names Senior VP of Enterprise Operations
Winnebago Industries announced that Steve Speich will be joining the organization as senior vice president of enterprise operations, effective March…
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Venture RV Celebrates Production of 35,000th Unit
Venture RV announced the completion of its 35,000th unit, marking a significant production milestone in the company’s growth and success.…
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Learning Center College Scholarship Application Available
The application for the Mike Molino RV Learning Center College Scholarship Program is now available online. The scholarship is available for…
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MITO Corp., Element Electronics Offer TVs for RV Market
Element Electronics, one of the largest TV assemblers in America, announced that Element TVs are newly available for the RV…
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Meyer Distributing Partners With Bayou Classic
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with Bayou Classic, maker of high-quality outdoor cooking equipment designed for those who live…
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Blue Compass, Make-A-Wish Partnership Delivers Jayco Trailer
Blue Compass RV and Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee have partnered up to grant the ultimate outdoor experience for one lucky deserving Wish…
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inTech Celebrates 15th Anniversary
inTech, a leader in the all-aluminum manufacturing space, is celebrating its 15th anniversary in business. Since its founding on Feb.…
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Lazydays Holdings Closes Rights Offering
Lazydays Holdings announced the closing of its previously announced rights offering. Pursuant to the terms of the Rights Offering, 34,334…
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Lippert Names VP of Business Development, North American Motorized
Lippert Components announced the promotion of Eddie Rackleff to vice president of business development — North American Motorized segment. The…
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RVDA of Canada Secures Extension for PFAS Reporting
Following up on the January communication regarding the mandatory reporting requirements for Forever Chemicals (PFAS) by importers, the RV Dealers Association (RVDA)…
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Kansas City Federal Reserve Taps Coleman-Mach’s Jessop
Sandy Jessop, senior vice president of engineering and operations at Coleman-Mach/Maxxair, divisions of Airxcel, has been appointed to the Federal…
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WP: A Loophole for National Parks Hiring Freeze
The following is a report from The Washington Post. The National Park Service will exempt some workers from President Donald Trump’s…
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Go RVing Trends: Super Bowl Highlights Joys of Travel
Go RVing reported that 127.7 million viewers tuned in to watch the Kansas City Chiefs go up against the Philadelphia Eagles…
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Honoring Presidents’ Day
Presidents’ Day is Monday, Feb. 17. Officially Founding Father George Washington’s birthday at the federal governmental level, the United States…
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Keystone RV’s Cougar Named No. 1 Fifth Wheel in North America
Keystone RV announced that Cougar has once again earned the title of the No. 1 selling fifth wheel in North…
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Trump Readies Matching Tariffs on Trade Partners
The following is a report from The Associated Press. President Donald Trump is taking additional action to upset the world…
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Save the Date for the 2025 RVDA Con/Expo
The 2025 RV Dealers Convention/Expo is set for Nov. 10-14 at Paris Las Vegas. Presented by RVDA of U.S., RVDA…
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RVDA of Canada Develops Advocacy Kit & Tariff Action Plan
The following is a message from the RVDA of Canada to its members: At the RVDA of Canada, we remain…
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GEN-Y Hitch Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable Products
GEN-Y Hitch announced that despite the rising tariffs and increased overseas production costs, its prices and lead times will not…
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Lithia & Driveway Reports Record Increase in Q4 Revenue
Lithia & Driveway (LAD), parent company of Airstream Adventures, reported the highest fourth quarter revenue in company history and the…
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‘RVing in New England’ Co-Host Heads to Florida
The Weekly Facebook Live show RVing in New England, hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), planned to…
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US Inflation Worsening With Rising Grocery, Gasoline Prices
The following is a report from The Associated Press. U.S. inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries, gas,…
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RV Makers Prepare for Production Impacts Amid Tariff Threats
The following is a report from WSBT-TV, a CBS affiliate in South Bend, Indiana. Not only has President Trump stamped…
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Lippert 2024 Financials Show $3.7B Net Sales
LCI Industries, a leading supplier of engineered components to the recreation and transportation markets, reported fourth quarter and full year…
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Nearly 80% in 2024 Camped ‘Same Amount or More’ Despite Inflation
The Dyrt found that of the 81.1 million Americans who went camping in 2024, four out of five (79.6%) either camped…
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