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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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ROOST43’s Maximum Impact
From the moment the public got its first glimpse of the ROOST43, it has drawn a series of “wows.” The…
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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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The Road to Fixed Absorption
Prepared by Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS), this roadmap shows how RV dealerships can use fixed absorption to reduce costs and…
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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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CBS Affiliate Spotlights RVWA’s Goal to ‘Make Dignity The Norm’
CBS affiliate WSBT-TV in South Bend, Indiana, featured a video of RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) President Susan Carpenter and Chair…
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CARB Update: ACT Rule Adopted by 10 States
California’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulation, aimed at promoting zero-emission vehicles, mandates manufacturers of medium and heavy-duty vehicles to sell…
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Canadian Association Celebrates 50 Years With Care Camps Donation
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) marked its 50th anniversary in 2025, celebrating five decades of advocacy, innovation and dedication…
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ICON, Daytona Racer Amber Balcaen Partner on New AI Tool
ICON and Gambit Technologies announced a partnership with ARCA driver Amber Balcaen for the week of the 2025 Daytona 500.…
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February Dealership Forum To Discuss Customer Communication
Join IDS’ Constellation Dealer Forum this month to learn how dealers are leveraging technology to have better communication with customers.…
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RVTI Master Technician Details Training Experience
The following is a testimonial published by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The RV Technical Institute’s gold standard curriculum trains…
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ORR, Maine Outdoor Brands Partner on Industry Job Pilot Program
Maine Outdoor Brands (MOB) and Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) teamed up to launch a new pilot program aimed at strengthening…
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How Consumers Are Searching for Fifth Wheels
RV Trader presents data to help dealerships understand what customers are looking for during online searches to help them make…
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Trump To Add 25% Steel, Aluminum Tariffs; More Import Duties Coming
The following is a report from The Associated Press. President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday that the…
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Encore RV To Debut All-New Revue 20BH
Encore Recreational Vehicles will showcase its all-new Revue 20BH trailer at the Austin RV Expo, Feb. 13-16, with its dealer,…
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Four Wheel Campers Unveils Modular Slide-In Truck Camper
California-based manufacturer Four Wheel Campers, which offers a range of customizable pop-up campers for pickup trucks, officially launched its CampOut series,…
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2025 Hall of Fame Supplier Show Nearly 65% Sold Out
As of Friday, Feb. 7, the RV/MH Hall of Fame RV Supplier Show has reached nearly 65 % sold out.…
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Battle Born Powers Off-Grid Lifestyle in New Amazon Original Series
Comedian, actor and longtime adventurer Tom Green has taken his journey in an unexpected direction — trading Hollywood for farm life…
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REDARC Expands Its BCDC Series
REDARC announced its latest advancement in charging, the BCDC Alpha R. Now available in a 50-amp model, the BCDC Alpha…
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Registration Opens for RVTI’s Level 3 Electrical Workshop
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Registration is now open for the…
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Campspot Announces Strategic Investment To Advance Its Offerings
Campspot, an online marketplace for booking camping and RV trips, a significant strategic investment from Vertica Capital Partners, a software-focused…
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US Senators Issue Warning for National Parks
The following is a report from SFGATE. Twenty-two democratic and independent U.S. senators sent a letter Friday morning to newly confirmed U.S.…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model G…
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Forest River Recognized as Ford’s Top RV, Bus & Van Volume Account
Forest River announced its recognition as Ford Motor Company’s Top Sold Volume Account in both the bus and mobility and…
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RVDA of Canada Offers Tariffs Webinar Recap, Recording
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada held a webinar Thursday, Feb. 6 to address the potential impacts of…
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Design Engineering Celebrates 30 Years in Heat & Sound Control
Design Engineering is celebrating 30 years as a leader in heat and sound control solutions for the automotive aftermarket. Founded…
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Octane Adds RV & Marine Vice President of Partnerships & Sales
Octane announced that it has hired Mike Bagull as its first vice president of partnerships and sales for the RV…
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Rollick Announces Enhancements, Integrations for RollickEngage
Rollick, a leader in digital retail solutions for the RV, marine and trailer industries, announced at AIMExpo that RollickEngage, its…
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PRVCA Releases 2025 EXPLORE Magazine
The Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association’s (PRVCA) 2025 magazine, EXPLORE Pennsylvania, is now available. The 64-page publication features the latest trends…
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Grab These Cycle Count Bargains
This month’s special theme is centered on the two-for-one concept, so I have decided to piggyback on that theme for…
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Nominations Open for Outstanding Women in Business
Every year, RV PRO recognizes some of the top women who are excelling in the RV industry. Whether they are…
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NPA Releases February Pre-Owned Report for RVs
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) has released the February pre-owned report for RVs. Preparing and Adjusting Inventory It’s time to take…
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Go RVing Demographic Study: Owners Are Younger, More Diverse
The Go RVing 2025 RV Owner Demographic Profile and Industry Insights revealed a dynamic shift in the RV ownership landscape. The study,…
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Patrick Reports Increased Sales in Q4, Full-Year Financials
Patrick Industries Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2024. Fourth quarter net sales…
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Sunset Park RV Reveals 2024 Top Dealers
Sunset Park RV, an independent manufacturer based in Shipshewana, Indiana, announced its top-performing dealers for 2024. The awards recognize dealers…
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NRVTA Names Instructor of Record for Water Heaters & Furnaces Course
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced Susan Rasmussen as the new instructor of record for its Water Heaters and…
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OHI Continues Advocacy Against RV Park Credit Card Fees
Members of the OHI (Outdoor Hospitality Industry) Government Affairs Team and OHI members were back in Washington, D.C., for the…
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Water Tech Company Launches New Freshwater Pump
Global water technology company Xylem announced the launch of its Jabsco Sensor-Max II, a new variable speed pump designed to make freshwater…
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KOA Partnership Launches Digital Campground Sitemap
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) has partnered with CampMap, an innovative campground mapping platform, to provide an interactive digital sitemap…
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Dragonfly Energy Appoints Investor Relations Firm
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. announced it has appointed AdvisIRy Partners as its new investor relations firm. CEO Denis Phares said,…
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Champion Homes Sees 15% Sales Increase in Q3
Champion Homes, formerly known as Skyline Champion Corporation, announced financial results for its third quarter ended Dec. 28, 2024. “Champion’s…
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How Mountaineer RV Turned a Family Passion Into a Leading Dealership
With 1,500 campsites, 27 state parks and 12 million acres of forest land, West Virginia is a camper’s idea of…
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Ember RV Introduces All-New Compact Travel Trailer
Ember Recreational Vehicles introduced the E-Series Spark LE 12RK, the latest addition to its lineup of travel trailers. Designed for RVers…
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JD Power Reports Continued Decline in RV Values
The following is a report from JD Power. Overall, values continued to decline in the 4th quarter and are following…
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RVDA To Co-Host Webinar on Maximizing Profit
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced an exclusive webinar to discuss how RV dealers can identify cost-savings features and develop…
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OHI Announces First Regional Conference
Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI) announced OHIConnect, the organization’s first regional conference, designed to bring affordable and industry-leading professional development directly…
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LGS Group Names National Sales Manager
LGS Group, a distributor for InterMotive Vehicle Controls, announced the promotion of Bryce Grenon to National Sales Manager. Based out…
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Trump’s China Tariffs Shut De Minimis Loophole
The following is a report from Yahoo Finance. Some of the biggest losers from Donald Trump’s first new round of…
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REPAY, Lightspeed Partner To Optimize Vendor Payments
Repay Holdings Corporation, a leading provider of vertically-integrated payment solutions, announced a new integration with Lightspeed DMS, a leading recreational…
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Firefly Integrations Updates 2025 Training Academy Schedule
Firefly Integrations announced open registration for February, March and April training sessions. The expanded program, designed for RV technicians across…
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‘RVing in New England’ Hosts Trusted RV Technicians
The Weekly Facebook Live show RVing in New England, hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), planned to…
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China Counters With Tariffs on US Products
The following is a report from the Associated Press. China announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust…
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Update: Associations Issue Statements on Tariffs & Industry Impact
Update from 2/4 1 p.m. ET: U.S. Customs and Border Protection has released a bulletin to provide guidance on the…
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KOA Names Senior Director of Franchise Field Operations
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) announced Erik Hoeffs as its new senior director of franchise field operations. Hoeffs brings decades of…
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RVTI Training Courses Coming Up in February
The RV Technical Institute’s technician training program is a hands-on, competency-based program designed by institute staff and subject matter experts…
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Cummins Sees Strong Operational Results in Q4, Full-Year Financials
Cummins Inc. reported fourth quarter and full year 2024 results. “Cummins delivered strong operational results in the fourth quarter and…
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Ground Monitoring Interrupters: New Safety Era for Campgrounds, RVs
The National Electrical Code (NEC) is constantly evolving to improve electrical safety. In 2026, a significant update impacting RV campgrounds will take…
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Remote Vans Taps National Sales Manager
Remote Vans has named Jonathan Osborne as national sales manager to drive nationwide dealer expansion alongside ambitious sales growth, the…
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Garmin Launches SERV+ Control Panel
Garmin announced the launch of its SERV+ — a control panel for travelers who want a smart RV experience with a…
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RVWA: Limited Spots Available for All-Women Systems Training
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA), in partnership with the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and Ontario’s Fleming College, is offering a…
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Canadian Associations ‘Welcome’ Postponed Tariffs in Statement
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) said it highly welcomed the announcement yesterday that the Canadian and U.S. governments have…
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Airstream Club International Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Airstream Club International, one of the oldest single-brand RV social clubs in North America, is preparing to honor a milestone…
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Camping World Acquires Assets of Hitch RV
Camping World Holdings announced that it has closed on the asset purchase of Hitch RV, with three locations in Delaware,…
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Geotrek Vans To Offer Ford Transit Camper Van Builds
Boulder, Colorado-based Geotrek Vans announced the expansion of its product line to offer its signature builds on the popular Ford…
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Roadtrippers Expands Its Extraordinary Places Map
Road trip planning tool Roadtrippers is expanding its map with 58 brand-new Extraordinary Places for 2025 — each one a must-see…
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Patrick Industries Completes Elkhart Composites Acquisition
Patrick Industries Inc., a component solutions provider for the outdoor enthusiast and housing markets, announced that it has completed the…
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The Headrest Safe Co. Partners With GWN Marketing
The Headrest Safe Company, providers of discreet vehicle safe storage systems, announced it has partnered with GWN Marketing to provide…
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Trump To Pause Tariffs on Mexico, Still in Place for Canada & China
The following is a report from The Associated Press. U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum put their…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Winnebago Towable is recalling certain 2025 Winnebago Minnie…
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Revatek Names Director of Sales
Revatek, a leader in mobile power management, announced that Matt Bondie has joined the company as director of sales. In…
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Cosponsors Support Travel Trailer & Camper Tax Parity Act
Since the introduction of the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 332) by Representatives Rudy Yakym and Dina…
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Doug Burgum Confirmed as Secretary of the Interior
Governor Doug Burgum was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior on Thursday, Jan. 30, with a…
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US Consumer Confidence Dips in January
The following is a report from the Associated Press. U.S. consumer confidence dipped for the second consecutive month in January,…
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National Parks on ‘Chopping Block’ Amid Federal Job Cuts
The following is a report from the Los Angeles Times. As the Trump administration rushes to cut spending and eliminate…
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Inflation Lingers Amid Tariff Threats, Price Pressures
The following is a report from the Associated Press. An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve rose slightly…
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The Habit Hack: The Power of Clarity at Work
Imagine a team starting a project with energy and optimism. Ideas are flying, everyone’s ready to contribute and the excitement…
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General RV Opens Second Utah Supercenter
General RV Center announced the opening of its second supercenter in Utah. The new store is located in South Weber,…
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Last Call: Register for the 2025 Leadership Conference
The hotel deadline to register for the 2025 RV RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Leadership Conference is next Friday, Feb 7.…
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Octane Promotes Two to Executive Vice President
Octane announced that it has promoted two executives to executive vice president, the first to hold the new title. Both…
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RV Fixed Ops Certification Week Scheduled for March
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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Rossmönster Appoints Verde Brand Communications for PR Efforts
Verde Brand Communications, a leading agency specializing in outdoor and active lifestyle industries, has been appointed as the public relations…
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Brown & Brown Q4 Revenues Up 15.4%
Brown & Brown announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024. Revenues for the…
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How Consumers Are Searching for Class As
RV Trader presents data to help dealerships understand what customers are looking for during online searches to help them make…
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OHI, AT&T Partner To Provide Custom Wi-Fi Pricing Plans
Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI) announced a strategic agreement with AT&T that offers custom Wi-Fi pricing plans and dedicated fiber solutions…
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Brunswick Reports Record Sales, Market Share Increases at Trade Shows
Brunswick Corp. reported record performance at several of the major early-season trade and boat shows. The recent Dusseldorf Boat Show,…
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AP: US Economy Grows Solid 2.3% in October-December
The following is a report from the Associated Press. A humming American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with…
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Wholesale RV Values Drop as Winter Settles In
Black Book released its monthly market commentary for February. “The average values for motorhomes and towables sold at auction declined…
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Remote Vans Names New Chief Strategy Officer
Remote Vans, a manufacturer known for Class B adventure vans, announced the appointment of Matt Chandler as chief strategy officer…
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Dometic Q4 Affected by ‘Challenging Market Conditions’
Dometic reported financial results for its fourth quarter. Note one Swedish Krona (SEK) is equivalent to $0.091. Key findings from…
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Genesis Products Taps Cabinet Industry Veteran as Director of Sales
Genesis Products, a leading manufacturer of RV interior components, announced the appointment of Verna DeLong as director of industrial sales…
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