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Marine Manufacturers Association Releases 2024 Report
Throughout fiscal year 2024, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) worked on behalf of recreational marine businesses in the U.S.…
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Meyer Distributing Partners With Cyclops Lighting, Grizzly
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with Cyclops Lighting, a brand under GMS Outdoors. Cyclops Lighting, known for its portable lighting solutions, has…
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Performance Brokerage Services, Stanek Group To Host Webinar
Performance Brokerage Services and The Stanek Group at Morgan Stanley will be hosting a Panel Discussion with Raul Rodriguez, senior vice president…
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Firefly Integrations Updates 2025 Training Schedule
Registration is now open for the new 2025 Firefly Integrations Training Academy. This year’s program offers expanded training opportunities for…
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Around the Campfire: New Year’s Resolutions
Love them or hate them, it’s the time of year for New Year’s resolutions. According to the Pew Research Center,…
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Industry Professionals’ Predictions for 2025
If we have learned anything since 2020, it’s probably to be flexible with what you have planned. In fact, the…
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Mastering Marketing Automation & AI in Customer Engagement
In this session, discover the secrets to leveraging AI-powered solutions to engage with customers, advance leads along the sales funnel…
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Pump Prices Bounce Off Lows, Hurricane Season Impact Seen
After weeks of slowly marching lower, the national average for a gallon of gas reversed course, rising two cents since…
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Grote Names Director of Operations, Star Safety Technologies
Grote Industries announced that Jim Haremza has joined the Grote team as director of operations for Star Safety Technologies in…
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Winnebago Reports Q1 Financials Amid ‘Challenging’ Environment
Winnebago Industries reported financial results for the company’s first quarter fiscal 2025. Revenues of $625.6 million Gross profit of $76.8…
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Grand Design Unveils Lineage Super C Details
Grand Design RV unveiled a few key specifications of its new Lineage Series F Super C motorhome, building on the…
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Fun Town RV Acquires Waller, Texas’ Lazydays
Fun Town RV, Texas’ largest towable RV dealer, announced its acquisition of Lazydays RV, located at 20103 Stokes Road in…
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Outdoor Industry Celebrates Passing of EXPLORE Act
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) celebrates the U.S. Senate’s historic passage of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act,…
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Octane Completes $126M RV, Marine-Backed Securitization
Octane Lending, the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, announced that it has closed a $125.76 million…
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A2C: Are You Inviting Unwanted Holiday Guests?
The following is a post from Accelerate2Compliance on heightened cyber-attacks businesses should be aware of during the holidays. The holiday…
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We’re Taking a Holiday
RV PRO’s newsletter will be on hiatus Dec. 24 through Jan. 2. We look forward to returning to your inboxes…
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ORR Applauds Final Passage of Economic Development Reauthorization
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) applauds the House and Senate passage of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, which…
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RVTI Board Welcomes Chair, Two New Members
In 2025, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s board of directors is welcoming its next chair, as well as two new…
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Dragonfly Energy, Stevens Transport Partner for Battle Born APUs
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. has secured a large purchase order for delivery of the company’s Battle Born All-Electric auxiliary power…
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Alliance RV Spotlights Tenured Team Members
Alliance RV co-founders Coley and Ryan Brady announced the launch of an annual recognition and $5,000 bonus for team members…
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Little Dealer Little Prices’ Toy Drive Aids 1,300
Little Dealer Little Prices Prescott Valley, a Campers Inn RV company, partnered with Real Hope Inc. to host its fourth…
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Tuscany Motor Company Founder Dies
The following obituary from The Elkhart Truth is for Thomas Lee Graber, founder of Tuscany Motor Company. Thomas L. Graber,…
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RVIA Recognizes Companies Named Newsweek’s ‘Most Responsible’
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) congratulated THOR Industries, Winnebago Industries and Lippert for their inclusion on Newsweek’s prestigious America’s Most…
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RV Technical Institute Touts 2025 Dealer On-Site Training
Although the year is winding down, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is revving up its Dealer On-Site Training initiative in…
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Refreshing RV Interiors
Beginning with a small warehouse space in Elkhart, Indiana, Panel Solutions, a manufacturer of products for the RV and other…
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Thetford Announces Leadership Changes
Thetford CEO Stéphane Cordeille recently announced changes in Thetford’s leadership team, which will be effective Jan. 1, 2025. Cordeille said…
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Jayco Achieves Energy Milestones Via Tactical Partnership
The Jayco Family of Companies has announced the successful completion of Phase 1 of its energy management strategy, achieving substantial…
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Forest River To Lay Off 160 as of Dec. 31
Indiana local news sources, including today’s The Elkhart Truth, reported that Forest River will lay off 160 employees at four…
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‘How To Be a Better Human’ Host To Keynote Leadership Conference
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) is holding its third annual Leadership Conference at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix,…
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Australian Teardrop Trailer Offers ‘More for Less’
The following is report from Auto Evolution. Size matters in the RV industry, but it can ironically work against you…
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RVDA of Canada’s Dale Hopkins Reflects on 2024
The following is a letter from Dale Hopkins, Past Chair of the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada. As…
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Open Mic for Final 2024 ‘RVing in New England’ Show
The Weekly Facebook Live show RVing in New England, hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), held an…
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Brunswick Reveals Employee Sustainability Award Winners
Brunswick Corp. announced its 2024 Sustainability Leadership Award winners, recognizing outstanding environmental contributions globally. In its fourth year, the awards…
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Lippert Partners With Shepherd’s House Nonprofit
Lippert Components announced the successful completion of its latest Built to Serve event in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lippert leadership from…
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Mammoth Overland’s ‘Wooly’ Designed for Subzero Temperatures
Washington-based Mammoth Overland revealed its WLY, also known as “Wooly,” an all-aluminum off-road trailer designed for winter-sport activities like skiing,…
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RVIA 2024 Annual Meeting: Recordings Available
On Thursday, Dec. 12, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) held its 2024 Annual Meeting, the association’s primary membership-wide meeting that…
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Canadian Government Issues Fall Economic Statement
The following is a report from the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada. Monday afternoon, government House Leader Karina…
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CNN: California Emission Rules Stand as Supreme Court Denies Appeal
The following is a report from CNN. The Supreme Court declined Monday to take up an appeal from conservative states…
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RVTI Adjusts Prices for 2025
On Jan. 1, 2025, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) will be changing its prices. Individual Subscriptions will now cost $630…
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OIA: Post-Election Policy Implications for the Outdoor Industry
The 2024 election resulted in a dynamic political landscape with significant policy implications for outdoor industry businesses, particularly in overseas…
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Roadtrippers Adds New Feature, Highlights Off-Season Destinations
As travelers turn their attention to off-season adventures, Roadtrippers aims to inspire journeys with its latest feature: Trending Spots. This real-time…
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A Whole New Level
Leveling an RV properly helps ensure customers have the best experience and get the most out of their RV. RV…
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Champion Homes Names New President, CEO
Champion Homes announced the implementation of a succession plan in which Tim Larson, the company’s chief growth officer, has been…
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Fed Likely To Slow Rate Cut, Inflation Pressures Remain
The following was reported by the Associated Press. Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars…
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Shyft Group, Aebi Schmidt Merger Drives Shareholder Value
The Shyft Group and Swiss firm Aebi Schmidt Group announced a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger to…
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Northern Wholesale Supply Acquired by Sun Capital
Northern Wholesale Supply, a leader in RV, marine and powersports parts and accessories distribution, announced the strategic acquisition of substantially…
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NATDA & Dexter Launch Technical Training Program
NATDA (The North American Trailer Dealers Association) announced a new partnership with Dexter, a leading name in trailer axles and…
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RVDA Launches Dealer Help Desk & Solution Center
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has launched a new member service, the RVDA Help Desk & Solution Center, designed to…
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Associations Raise $13K for Pregnancy Resource Center
The RV Technician Association of America (RVTAA) certified RV technicians and National RV Inspectors Association (NRVIA) certified RV inspectors collectively…
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Walex Expands Leadership Team With Marketing Manager
Walex, a leader in commercial, RV and Marine sanitation solutions, announced the appointment of Kristopher Johnson as its new marketing…
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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 2024-2025 Clipper and…
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Eberspächer Makes Management Structure Changes
The challenges of the market require fast decisions and lean structures. Eberspächer said it is meeting these challenges by bundling…
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Grand Canyon National Park Named Top Outdoor Destination for 2025
The following is a report from Travel + Leisure. In recent years, RVing has transformed from a niche pastime into…
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Meyer Distributing Forms New Partnership With Dexter
Meyer Distributing announced new partnership with Dexter. Dexter is a premier supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer…
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Lightspeed Announces Marine Excellence & Innovation Award Winners
Lightspeed, a leading dealer management solution (DMS) provider, announced the winners of the 2024 Marine Dealership RECT (Repair Event Cycle…
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Blue Water Acquires South Carolina KOA Location
Blue Water Development announced the acquisition of Santee Lakes KOA Journey, a family-friendly campground in Santee, South Carolina. With a…
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EmergencyRV Seeking Donations, Volunteers in North Carolina
EmergencyRV has over 700 Hurricane Helene survivor families on their list requesting shelter, the nonprofit said on its Facebook and…
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Marriott Explores the Outdoors With Postcard Cabins, Trailborn
Marriott International announced the expansion of its outdoor-focused lodging offerings through two founding deals with key players in the outdoor…
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Love’s Travel Stops Adds Two New Locations
Love’s Travel Stops is growing its network of locations ahead of the December holiday travel rush with two new travel…
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AAA: Record Number of Holiday Travelers Expected To Close Out 2024
AAA projects 119.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over the year-end holiday period* from Saturday,…
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The Habit Hack: Rewire Your Brain for Better Customer Service
Companies invest millions of dollars in training each year. Yet even after extensive education and successful performance in a classroom…
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Small Business Optimism Spikes, Surpasses 50-Year Average
The following is a report from The Hill. Small business optimism jumped in November, surpassing the 50-year average for the…
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Weber, Blackstone Combine Businesses & Name CEO
Weber LLC and Blackstone Products recently announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine their businesses. Terms…
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Dometic Details Global Restructuring Program
As communicated in the interim report for the third quarter 2024, Dometic is announcing a global restructuring program to support…
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OHI, Campground Leaders To Advocate for Credit Card Legislation
Next week, members of OHI (Outdoor Hospitality Industry) leadership along with 14 campground members from across the country will join…
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Meet RVIA’s New Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs
The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Government Affairs staff are the industry experts for our members, state legislators, regulators and RV…
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Pebble To Debut Production-Intent Design at CES 2025
Pebble, a California-based startup, will debut the production-intent design of its flagship product, the Pebble Flow, at CES 2025. This…
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Roadtrippers’ Top Tips for Budget-Friendly Winter Travel
As inflation bites and flexible remote work fades into the rearview mirror, the joy of travel does not have to…
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Go RVing: RV Travel Aligns With 2025 New Year’s Resolutions
Go RVing, in effort to keep the industry updated on impactful trends and insights, is talking the perennial trend this…
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Community: Making Dignity the Norm
A recent partnership with the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) connected RV PRO with Rachael Heger, national director of affiliate outreach…
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Culinary Camping, Retro RV Stays Trending in 2025 Pitchup.com Report
Pitchup.com – the global outdoor accommodations booking website home to 6,000 campgrounds in more than 70 countries – unveiled its…
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REV Group Reports ‘Strong’ Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter
REV Group Inc. reported results for its 2024 fourth quarter, the three months ended Oct. 31. Consolidated net sales in…
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Colorado’s Lightship Launches AE.1 Electric RV
Electric vehicle (EV) RV maker Lightship revealed its new AE.1 Cosmos Edition is officially available for purchase. Originally debuted at SXSW…
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Winnebago Again Named Among ‘America’s Most Responsible Companies’
Winnebago Industries has been named to the list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2025 by Newsweek. This is the third consecutive year Winnebago…
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InterMotive Owners Pass Baton to New President
InterMotive Vehicle Controls announced its owners Greg and Linda Schafer have decided to step down from their president and CEO…
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Meyer Distributing Promotes Several in Sales Department
Meyer Distributing announced several new promotions in its sales department. First, Meyer promoted Ben Johnson to director of sales –…
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Jayco Hosts 2024 MASTERS Dealer Training
Jayco is concluding its 2024 MASTERS Dealer training, which takes place the weeks of Dec. 2 and 9. Approximately 350…
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Kunes Auto & RV Partners With EV Home Charging Company
Kunes Auto & RV Group, a Midwest automotive group, announced a strategic partnership with Treehouse, a specialized electric vehicle (EV)…
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Roadtrippers Updates Trip Planner’s AI Feature
Roadtrippers is rolling out two updates to its Roadtrippers Autopilot feature, bringing an enhanced level of personalization and convenience to…
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‘RVing in New England’ Talks CARB Rulings
The weekly Facebook Live talk show “RVing in New England” spotlighted new rulings from the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB),…
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Remote Vans Expands Into California
Remote Vans, a manufacturer known for Class B adventure vans, announced its new partnership with Happy Daze RV. This expansion…
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On-Demand Portion of RVDA Con/Expo Now Available
RV dealership employees and other industry stakeholders can access educational sessions and exhibitor information during the on-demand portion of the…
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DexKo Acquires Italian Cerma
DexKo Global Inc., a trailer running gear maker of chassis assemblies and related components, announced announce the acquisition of Cerma…
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RV Products Boosts Sustainability Efforts With Rooftop Solar Farm
RV Products, a division of Airxcel that includes Coleman-Mach, Maxxair and Solace, has made significant strides in its commitment to…
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Campers Inn Aids Hurricane Helene Victims
Campers Inn RV announced its partnership with Operation Helo to deliver critical humanitarian aid to those displaced by Hurricane Helene.…
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Discovery Channel To Spotlight Family RV Association
The Family RV Association (FRVA), formerly known as Family Motor Coach Association, has announced that it will partner with Kevin…
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Meyer Distributing Announces New Partnership & North Dakota Location
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with Alliance Consumer Group to offer premium products to automotive, RV, marine, industrial and…
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RVTI: Mobile RV Technician Shares His Training Experiences
The following is a report from the RV Technical Institute (RVTI). The RV Technical Institute’s Level 1 and Level 2…
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The Shyft Group Ships First Blue Arc Class 4 EV Trucks
The Shyft Group announced the first shipments of its Blue Arc Class 4 EV truck to multiple customers, including initial…
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ORR Releases Annual Rankings of State Outdoor Rec Economies
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced its second annual rankings of state outdoor recreation economies based on the latest data…
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RVDA of Canada Announces Waterfall Analytics Partnership
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada announced new partnership with Waterfall Analytics (Wtrfll) — a leader in Canadian…
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RV Care Network Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Annual Convention
From Nov. 24-26, the RV Care Network celebrated its 25th anniversary as Canada’s largest network of independent RV dealers at…
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AIMS Power, Ranger Distribution Inc. Form New Partnership
Reno-based AIMS Power, a leader in DC to AC power products, announced a new strategic partnership with Ranger Distribution Inc. (RDI),…
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Industry Veteran Clarence ‘CT’ Yoder Dies
Clarence “C.T.” Yoder, 89, of Goshen, Indiana, died Saturday, Dec. 7, at Waterford Crossing Health Campus, according to his obituary…
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Klipsch Partners With Keystone Raptor
Klipsch Adventure, which is licensed by Premium Audio Company (PAC) and engineers, designs and distributes high-quality sound solutions for specialty…
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Why More Retirees Are Choosing RV Living
The following is a report from GOBankingRates. For many retirees, it’s easy to romanticize RV living. Imagine hitting the open…
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Brunswick Named One of America’s ‘Most Responsible Companies’
Brunswick Corp. announced it has earned a spot on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for the fifth consecutive…
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China’s ‘All in Caravaning’ Trade Fair Scheduled for May 2025
All in Caravaning (AIC), one of China’s leading international trade fairs for motorhomes and caravans, will be held at a…
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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 2025 Concord, Entourage,…
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