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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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Win Over the Customer First
There is one scenario at RV dealerships that might be at the heart of losing more deals than any I…
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Topper’s RVs Reaches for the Top
There’s one word on Larry Troutt III’s mind for his position as the newly elected board chair of the RV…
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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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Dreamhaven RV Brings Australian Off-Road Design Stateside
From “My Country” by Dorothea Mackellar I love a sunburnt country A land of sweeping plains Of ragged mountain ranges…
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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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The 5 Steps of Finances
This month’s column focuses on the financial aspects of managing your parts and accessories operations. So that we are on…
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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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Clear2O Delivers Home-Quality Water for RV Life
It all started with the purchase of a family RV. Well, not all of it. When Keith and Barbara Bernard,…
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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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DMS: The Missing Piece for Your RV Dealership
Across the nation, RV dealers are adopting a dealer management system (DMS) to streamline operations and drive greater productivity across…
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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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How To Handle Customer Rejection
One of the things new salespeople tend to underestimate and experienced salespeople constantly struggle with is being able to manage…
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