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Happy Thanksgiving From RV PRO!
Ahead of the upcoming holiday, the RV PRO team would like to wish you and yours a very happy and…
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October RV Shipments Up 7.8%
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s October 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Nexus RV Co-Founder Middleton Stepping Down as of Dec. 1
Dave Middleton, co-founder of Nexus RV with Claude Donati, will step down from the company as of Dec. 1, Middleton…
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Thetford Launches Redesigned Website
Thetford, a global leader in RV and marine sanitation solutions, announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, thetford.com. Created…
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Transport Canada Releases Statement on Canada Post Strike
Note: The following is a letter provided by the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada, offering insight from Transport…
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Battle Born Releases New Smart Lithium Batteries
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced the public release of its new Battle Born smart lithium…
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Campers Inn RV Raises Over $8K for Care Camps
Campers Inn RV raised $8,045.55 for Care Camps through its Pies for Purpose fundraising event, held on Nov. 21. It…
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FIAT Begins E-Ducato Production in Italy
FIAT Professional announced the official start of production for the E-Ducato — the all-electric version of the celebrated FIAT Professional…
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Blue Ridge/Toccoa River KOA Holiday Named KOA’s 2025 Rising Star
The Blue Ridge/Toccoa River KOA Holiday, owned and operated by the Kieffer family — John, Beth, and their daughter Ali…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Diamond C Trailer MFG is recalling certain 2023-2024…
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Pebble To Unveil Flow’s Production-Intent Design During Livestream
Pebble, a California-based startup defining a “new way to work, live, and explore from anywhere,” announced plans to reveal the…
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RVDA of Canada Expands Bursary Program With NTP-STAG Canada
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada announced an expanded bursary program in collaboration with NTP-STAG Canada, provider of…
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Shyft Group Chief Financial Officer To Depart at Year-End
The Shyft Group announced that Jon Douyard has resigned as chief financial officer to pursue another professional opportunity outside the…
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Camping World Declares Q4 Dividend
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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OIA Applauds Introduction of ‘America the Beautiful’ Act
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) President Kent Ebersole released the following statement celebrating the introduction of the “America the Beautiful Act” by U.S. Sens. Steve…
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AdventureGenie Launches Redesigned AI Trip Planner
The following is a report from Modern Campground. AdventureGenie has launched a redesigned AI-powered trip planner aimed at enhancing travel…
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Torklift To Ship GlowStep Revolution for Airstream by Thanksgiving
Torklift announced the upcoming launch of the GlowStep Revolution for Airstream trailers, gearing up to ship by Thanksgiving. The GlowStep…
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AAA Rebrands ‘Gas Prices’ as ‘Fuel Prices’ by Adding EV Charging Rates
AAA announced that it is now adding electric vehicle charging data to its new “Fuel Prices” website as an addition…
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Reading Your Customers’ Body Language Cues
In these slow economic times for the RV business, salespeople are under constant pressure to find a competitive edge against…
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RVIA Meets With CARB on California Motorhome ‘Ban’
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) Government Affairs staff, along with several of the association’s motorhome manufacturer members, met on Tuesday,…
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Fire It Up
There’s something about a cozy, well-lit fireplace gracing a space. Regardless of the season or the geographic location of an…
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April Klein-Carroll, Don Clark Awarded at Expo
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) presented awards to two industry leaders during last week’s RV Dealers Association Convention/Expo, which took…
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Leadership Conference To Feature Molly McPherson, Crisis Communications
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) is set to host two days of impactful networking, leadership development and motivational speakers at…
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Cruiser RV Launches Auto-Leveling on Select 2025 Models
Cruiser RV has added a new auto-leveling system for 2025 Shadow Cruiser and MPG models. The launch represents Cruiser RV’s…
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Genesis Products Touts New UltraFoil Laminate Collections
Genesis Products Inc., a leading manufacturer of RV interior components, announced the launch of its exclusive UltraFoil Collections. “These collections…
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Storyteller Overland Acquires Evictus Suspensions
Storyteller Overland announced its acquisition of EVICTUS Suspension Systems. Always pursuing the absolute best-in-class performance for its flagship adventure vans, Storyteller said…
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ROUTE 66 RV Network Welcomes New Dealerships
ROUTE 66 RV Network has continued to expand its presence in the RV industry with the onboarding of 17 new…
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Dometic Wins Award for HiPro Minibars, Minifridges
Dometic’s HiPro absorption minibars and minifridges won a Plus X Award for “High Quality, Design, Ease of Use, Functionality and Ecology.” The…
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MCD Debuts New Solution for Shade Repair
MCD Innovations, an Airxcel brand, launched its latest product, the MCD Adventure Ready Kits, designed to revolutionize RV shade repair.…
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Torklift Turkey Challenge Raises $12K for Families in Need
Torklift‘s Kent Turkey Challenge, now in its 12th year, has once again demonstrated the remarkable generosity and community spirit of…
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New Data: Outdoor Rec Generates $1.2 Trillion, Supports 5M American Jobs
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced new economic data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)…
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Outdoor Hospitality a Significant Part of Outdoor Rec Economy
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, released national and state economic data…
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InterMotive Team Members Transition to New Roles
InterMotive Vehicle Controls announced that Wes Rodgers and Kristle del Mundo have been promoted this month. Rodgers has accepted the…
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Aliner Welcomes Over a Dozen New Dealers
Aliner recently announced it is welcoming a team of new dealers all across the United States. As Aliner continues its…
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RVIA To Host Workplace Safety Seminar in Elkhart
On Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 1 p.m., the Workplace Safety Committee will host a Workplace Safety Seminar at the Lerner…
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Patrick Industries Announces Three-for-Two Common Stock Split
Patrick Industries announced that on Nov. 18, the company’s board of directors approved a three-for-two stock split of the company’s…
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Expion360 Touts ‘Significant’ OEM, Distributor Growth
Expion360 Inc., an industry supplier of lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, announced significant growth within its OEM and distribution network.…
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PPL Motor Homes Supports Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
PPL Motor Homes announced the company is donating $20,000 to the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (CFP). CFP’s mission is…
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Erwin Hymer Group Appoints New Board Chairman at Bürstner
Bürstner, a company of the Erwin Hymer Group, the European subsidiary of THOR Industries, is reorganizing itself: Hubert Brandl is…
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Rotary Solutions Debuts R1250 Leverless Tire Changer
Rotary Solutions, part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG), a Dover company, has released the Rotary R1250 Leverless Tire Changer. This…
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Streamline End-of-Year Inventory Needs With a DMS
The end of the year often brings a season of slower RV sales, opening the perfect opportunity for dealerships to…
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Lazydays Holdings Reports Q3 Financial Earnings
Lazydays Holdings Inc. today announced its third quarter 2024 earnings results. Ron Fleming, interim CEO, said, “Despite challenging financial results…
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Forest River Founder & RV Industry Legend Pete Liegl Dies
With deep sadness, Forest River announced the passing of its founder, Peter J. Liegl. Liegl not only was a visionary…
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Pouliot Elected 2025 RVIA Board Chair
The incoming RV Industry Association (RVIA) Board of Directors elected Mary Pouliot, Thetford’s executive vice president, as 2025 chair of…
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ORR Webinar: New Recreation Economy Data, EXPLORE Act & More
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) will host a webinar today, Nov. 20, at 11:00 a.m. ET on new economic data from the…
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Winnebago Announces Multiple Awards Earned in 2024
Winnebago announced a number of awards received this fall for its continued focus on listening to the voice of its…
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OHI Creates New Award Amid Jeff Sims’ Upcoming Retirement
OHI (Outdoor Hospitality Industry) announced the retirement of Jeff Sims, its revered director of state relations and program advocacy, who…
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Jayco Presents Annual Awards to Top 10 Suppliers
Jayco presented its second annual Blue Excellence Awards to the company’s Top 10 suppliers, with two companies being singled out…
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KOA To Partner With JR Motorsports for 2025 NASCAR Season
JR Motorsports (JRM) announced today that Kampgrounds of America (KOA) will return to the organization during the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity…
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Campers Inn RV Acquires Right Stop RV
Campers Inn RV announced the acquisition of Right Stop RV, a family dealership founded by Robert (Bob) and Sherry Tobbe.…
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KZ Provides Hurricane Relief, Donates to Disabled American Veterans
In response to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene on North Carolina, KZ Recreational Vehicles has stepped up to provide…
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ClickIt RV Donates to Tough Enough To Wear Pink Campaign
The following is a report from the East Oregonian. The Pendleton Round-Up Tough Enough To Wear Pink campaign announced it…
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CompoCloset Introduces the S1 Sealing Toilet With Urine Diverter
CompoCloset, a leader in portable composting and eco-friendly toilets, announced the launch of the CompoCloset S1, a portable toilet that combines…
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Sunset Park RV Expands With Riverside RV Acquisition
Sunset Park RV, an independent manufacturer located in Shipshewana, Indiana, announced its asset acquisition of Riverside RV, a privately owned…
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Blue Compass Acquires Airstream Stores in New Hampshire, Maine
Blue Compass RV announced the acquisition of Airstream of New Hampshire and Airstream of Maine. These strategic acquisitions mark the…
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inTech Honored With RVDA Quality Circle Awards
inTech announced that its Flyer, Luna, Sol and Aucta models have been awarded the Quality Circle Award by the RV…
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Pro Racing Club Partners With Newmar As Official Motor Coach Provider
Professional auto racing club LEGACY MOTOR CLUB announced that Newmar Corporation has been named the official luxury motor coach provider…
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Sobel University Releases Training Dates Through 2025
Sobel University has announced dates for its Comprehensive Sales Course into 2025 to accommodate the growing demand for current and…
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RVDA of Canada Elects New Chairman of the Board
Jim Gorrie of Classic Trailers in Headingley, Manitoba, has been elected as the new chairman of the board of the…
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ReFresh RV Announces Dealership Participation Program
ReFresh RV, an Omaha, Nebraska, company with a proprietary solution to revitalize and protect RV exteriors, announced it will introduce…
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ORR ‘Hopeful’ Burgum Will Support, Grow Outdoor Rec Economy
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) issued the following statement on President-elect Donald Trump’s intention to nominate North Dakota Governor Doug…
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Patrick Approves Increased Regular Quarterly Dividend, Share Repurchase Authorization
Patrick Industries announced that on Nov. 14, its board of directors approved an increase in the amount of its quarterly…
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AAA: Nearly 80M Americans Expected To Travel Over Thanksgiving
AAA projects 79.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period*. For…
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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 2022 Micro Minnie…
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Camping World To Acquire Seven Lazydays Locations
Camping World Holdings announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets and certain real estate of…
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2024 RV Dealers Convention/Expo Draws More Than 1,700 to Las Vegas
The 2024 RV Dealers Convention/Expo at Paris Las Vegas wrapped up on Nov. 15 with its final workshop focused on…
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Lazydays Recapitalization, Asset Sales Mark ‘Turning Point’
Lazydays Holdings Inc. announced a series of transformative transactions designed to provide the company with a significantly strengthened financial foundation…
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KOA: Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Play ‘Crucial Role’ in Local Economies
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) released its Economic Impact report as a part of the annual Camping and Outdoor Hospitality…
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Park West Asset Management Acquires New Stake in Lazydays
The following is a report from Guru Focus. Park West Asset Management LLC has recently expanded its investment portfolio by acquiring…
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Expion360 Touts Revenue Growth, New OEMs in Q3 Report
Expion360 Inc., an industry supplier of lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, reported its financial and operational results for the third…
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Dragonfly Energy Reports Q3 Financials
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, reported its financial and operational results for the third quarter ended…
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Lippert Names Director of Corporate & Community Impact
Lippert Components announced the promotion of Kara Bauman to director of corporate and community impact, where she will continue to…
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Xtreme Heaters Extends Warranty to Five Years
Xtreme Heaters, a leader in freeze protection for boats, RVs, industrial applications and critical outdoor equipment, announced a substantial enhancement…
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Leveraging Social Media Marketing To Connect With Your Ideal Customer
Are you looking for new ideas to connect with your ideal customer and grow an audience of brand fans? Social…
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40 Under 40 2024: Slideshow
RV PRO’s fifth annual 40 Under 40 awards ceremony was held Tuesday, Nov. 12, during the RV Dealers Association (RVDA)…
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Jayco Brands, Personnel Receive Awards
The Jayco Family of Companies has announced that all models of Jayco Towables, Jayco Motorized, and Entegra Coach have been…
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Winnebago Unveils 2024 Flying W Award Winners
Winnebago announced the recipients of its 2024 Flying W Dealer Excellence Award. The Flying W Award was introduced in 2019…
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RVshare Named Good Housekeeping Family Travel Award Winner
RVshare, the largest community for RV owners and renters, announced that it has been named as a winner in Good…
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Go RVing Trends To Know: Travel Tuesday
Go RVing released its Monthly Trends Report, this month with findings on “Travel Tuesday,” a perhaps lesser-known shopping holiday similar…
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Air Lift Co. Expands Towtal View Product Line
Aftermarket air suspension manufacturer Air Lift Company is expanding its Towtal View tow assist product line with two new offerings…
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Roadmaster Partners With Keller Marine & RV
Roadmaster announced its partnership with Keller Marine & RV distribution, making Roadmaster’s premium RV products readily available to a broader…
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Octane Completes $326M Asset-Backed Securitization
Octane announced that it has closed a $326 million securitization (OCTL 2024-3) collateralized by fixed-rate installment powersports loans issued through…
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SeaSucker Offers New Starlink Mounts
RVers and overlanders who experience difficulties with cellular data reception are increasingly opting for satellite-based Starlink internet service. SeaSucker announced…
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A Modern Squire’s Tale
Reaching back into its history, longtime truck camper specialist Lance Camper Manufacturing is resurrecting one of its venerable brands, Squire,…
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RVDA Welcomes New Chairman During Bustling Con/Expo
With heartfelt gratitude to his family and fellow dealers, outgoing RV Dealers Association (RVDA) Chairman of the Board Ryan Horsey…
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RVDA of Canada Presents Annual RV Dealer of the Year Award
Jeff and Kyle Redmond of Bucars RV Centre in Balzac, Alberta, were jointly presented with the prestigious 2024 Canadian RV…
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Load Trail & Cross Trailers Announce Joint Acquisition of Stealth Trailers
Load Trail and Cross Trailers, two leaders in the trailer manufacturing industry, announced their joint acquisition of Stealth Trailers, a…
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Escapod Partners With General Tire
Escapod, creator of off-road teardrop trailers, unveiled a partnership with General Tire. Aligned with Escapod’s commitment to creating high-performing and…
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Lightspeed Announces RV Excellence & Innovation Award Winners
Lightspeed, a leading dealer management solution (DMS) provider, announced the winners of its third annual RV Dealership RECT (Repair Event…
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Dragonfly Energy Partners With Keystone Automotive
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced its entry into a partnership with Keystone Automotive Operations, a…
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US Inflation Raises Slightly After Two Years of Steady Cooling
The following is a report from the Associated Press (AP). Inflation in the United States ticked up in October, driven…
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Outdoor Rec Organizations Call on Congress To Pass EXPLORE Act
Spearheaded by the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), 312 businesses and organizations across the $1.1 trillion outdoor recreation economy, called on…
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Roadtrippers Launches New ‘Extraordinary Places’ Campaign
Road trip planning tool Roadtrippers has introduced a new campaign for its Extraordinary Places program, inviting travelers and tourism experts…
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Heartland, Cruiser & DRV Partner With Rollick for Inventory & Digital Retailing Experience
Rollick, a marketing technology provider in the RV industry, announced the integration of a new Inventory and digital retailing solution…
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Forbes: Schools Bet on Skilled Trades Over Degrees
The following is a report from Forbes. If you follow education at all, you’ve probably heard that record numbers of…
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Dragonfly Energy, Bruker Partner To Accelerate Battery Tech Development
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bruker, a…
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REDARC Wins SEMA Award for Power Management Solutions
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) named REDARC’s Manager Alpha as a runner-up in its “Best New Products of 2025”…
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Fogatti To Showcase RV Solutions at Virtual Buying Show
Fogatti, a factory-based company focusing on RV appliance products, announced it will participate in the Atlas Virtual Event on Nov. 19-20 and an online seminar on Nov.…
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Marine Brand Launches RV Product Range, Appoints UK Distributor
The August Race brand has become a marine industry staple in recent years with their premium range of valeting and…
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