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Video: Tom Kline Advises Dealers on Cybersecurity Following CDK Breach
Dealer consultant Tom Kline, owner of Better Vantage Point, joins CDT News to discuss the importance of having the right…
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Eberspächer Posts Fiscal Year With Operational Turnaround
Eberspächer reported that in 2023, it had a net revenue of €3.0 billion, an increase of 10.3% compared to the…
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Meyer Distributing Announces New Louisiana Location
Meyer Distributing announced the addition of its of its Covington, Louisiana, crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from…
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nuCamp Revives Cirrus 920 Truck Camper
The following is a report from Auto Evolution. While some people are looking for massive RVs and travel trailers, some…
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OHCE2023 Among Top 50 Fastest-Growing Trade Shows
OHI (formerly National ARVC) announced that its award-winning Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE) has again been named one of…
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Registration Opens for 2024 MH FacTOURy Summit in Elkhart
This year’s MH FacTOURy Summit has announced that attendee registration is now open for the two-day event hosted at 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 2024-2025 Cross Trail…
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RECTifying Your Operations, Part 1
Repair event cycle time (RECT) is a popular topic of interest within the RV industry. Recent articles in RV PRO…
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Champion Homes Awarded Top Design Honors
Skyline Champion Corp. announced that for the 10th consecutive year, its subsidiary Champion Homes has been recognized by the Manufactured…
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RVDA of Canada Warns Against RV Fraud Increase
According to the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada, there has been a notable increase in RV frauds across…
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Derema Group Adds to Team
Derema Group recently announced the addition of two new associates, Galadriel “G” Gaines and Aaron Bronson, who bring a wealth…
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75% of Large Group Campers Believe Camping Enhances Family Bonds
The following is a report from Modern Campground. A new study released by Modern Campground, in partnership with Cairn Consulting…
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AP: US Employers Add 206K Jobs in June
The following is a report from the Associated Press. America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding…
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The Problem With Most Portable Power The vast array of portable power stations available today offer tremendous convenience and versatility.…
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Dragonfly Energy Hosts Commerce Secretary Raimondo & Sen. Rosen
United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo held a press conference with Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen at the Reno, Nevada,…
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RV Learning Center Offers Free Warranty Administrator Readiness Tests
Warranty administrator training, the latest addition to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center’s online course offerings, is designed to help…
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NATDA Announces Key Staff Changes
NATDA (The North American Trailer Dealers Association) announced several significant changes to its team, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, fostering…
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AL-KO Vehicle Technology Appoints New R&D Senior Vice President
AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group announced Dr. Klaus Wilhelm will (again) lead the company’s global research and development as well as…
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Eberspächer Launches 12-Volt Battery Management System
Eberspächer recently announced its launch of a battery management system (BMS) for the low-voltage range with a connection to the…
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Patrick To Participate in Upcoming CJS Conference
Patrick Industries has announced that it will participate in CJS Securities 24th Annual “New Ideas” Summer Conference on July 10.…
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RV Electrical Systems 101
RV electrical systems can be confusing to explain to potential users, and rightly so! Learning how all the components go…
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Inflation Cooling Again, Though Not Time to Cut Rates
The following is a report from the Associated Press. Inflation in the United States is slowing again after higher readings earlier this…
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Link Auto & RV Buys Wisconsin Auto Dealership
Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, announced the sale of South Lake Motors in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, to Link Auto…
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Outdoor Industry Assoc., Outdoor Retailer Conclude Partnership
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), a member-led collective and the outdoor industry’s catalyst for meaningful change, and Outdoor Retailer, the largest…
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APCO Holdings Acquires Two F&I Companies
APCO Holdings, provider and administrator of automotive Finance & Insurance (F&I) products, has acquired two companies: Rider’s Advantage and Capital…
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RVs Destroyed by Fire at Mesa, Arizona, Dealership
The following is a report from KPHO Arizona News. Crews extinguished a massive fire that broke out at an RV…
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Dragonfly Energy, Jeremy Renner Collab in Mobile Recording Studio
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, said it spearheaded a collaboration that brought together innovation, music and…
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Automotive Door Panel Fabrication Training Slated in August
Mobile Solutions, creator of tools and training needed for custom automotive electronics, audio and interior installations, announced its MasterTech Advanced…
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Honoring Industry Veterans
Change is good but requires seasoned professionals to lead the way. Nowhere is this more true than in the RV…
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RVeterans: Longtime Employees Spotlight
Blue Ox of Pender, Nebraska, has seven employees who have worked with the company for 30 years or more. Here…
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RVeterans: Colby Cannon
Colby Cannon started his tenure at Vogt RV World in 1998 as a service department trainee. Today he is the…
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RVeterans: Angie Campbell
Angie Campbell’s journey with Lerch RV began as parts manager and evolved into trusted leadership in warranty management. Angie ensures…
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RVeterans: Randy Murray
As the director of orientation at Pete’s RV Center, Randy Murray is responsible for the orientation departments of all three…
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RVeterans: Royden Naugler
Royden Naugler, shop foreman at Bluenose RV Centre in Pine Grove, Nova Scotia, oversees technicians and job assignments, teaches technicians…
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RVeterans: Mike O’Neil
Towering at 6 feet, 8 inches tall, Mike “Big Mike” O’Neil of Spartan RV Chassis is hard to miss at…
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RVeterans: Katie Lentine
Katie Lentine started working with United States Warranty Corporation (USWC) in February of 1995 as a bookkeeper. Soon, Katie’s work…
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RVeterans: Richard Mess
Richard Mess has spent his entire career at Wilkins RV, starting with the company when it comprised a single, small…
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RVeterans: Cheryl Barnes
Cheryl Barnes’ role as warranty claims processor at Jayco includes communicating with dealerships and tracking industry trends to prioritize warranty…
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RVeterans: Gerald Vince
Gerald Vince has been in the RV business his entire adult life. He got his start 52 years ago as…
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RVeterans: Curt Richardson
As director of inspection services for the RV Industry Association (RVIA), Curt Richardson manages and supports a team of full-time,…
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RVeterans: Randy Baskerville
As a sales representative for Forest River’s Wildwood division, Randy Baskerville manages the company’s network of dealer partners in his…
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RVeterans: Kevin Lipinski
Kevin Lipinski started at Land ‘N’ Sea as a warehouse worker in 1985, when the company was still Bell Distribution.…
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RVeterans: Jason Fitzgerald
Jason Fitzgerald, co-owner of Arrowhead Camper Sales in Mayfield, Kentucky, sold his first camper when he was only 12 years…
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RVeterans: Eric Sharp
As general manager of East to West with Forest River, Eric Sharp monitors all business aspects, including production, purchasing, sales…
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RVeterans: Tracy Anglemeyer
Tracy Anglemeyer oversees all sales and marketing functions at Thetford, which focuses on RV, trucking and camping sanitation products. Her…
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Happy Independence Day!
Ahead of the upcoming holiday, the team here at RV PRO would like to wish you and yours a very…
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Noovo Launches Noovo Pop Class B Van
Las Vegas-based Noovo has announced the launch of its new Noovo Pop camper van. Setting new benchmarks for design, technology…
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Blue Compass Awarded Gold Globee for Achievement in Brand Development
Blue Compass RV announced that it has received the Gold Globee award for Achievement in Brand Development at the 9th…
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GEN-Y Hitch Creates Product Training Coordinator Role
GEN-Y Hitch has announced Rachel Hochstetler as its training coordinator for its sales channels. In her over four years on…
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RVWA Welcomes Amanda Gore as Opening Speaker for Symposium
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) announced that Amanda Gore, speaker and trained physiotherapist, will be the opening speaker for this…
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RV Assistance Corp. Gives $25K to Mike Molino Learning Center
The RV Assistance Corp., the for-profit subsidiary of the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) that develops member benefits and services for…
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Canadian RV Dealership Donates to Three Local Charities
Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada-based Voyager RV Centre marked its 40th anniversary with the continuation of its Voyager Cares Initiative…
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Dragonfly Energy Powers Pepsi Deliveries With Liftgate Battery System
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced it is now a provider of lithium based liftgate power…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Bigfoot Industries, Inc. (Bigfoot) is recalling certain 2023-2024…
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Hughes Autoformers Launches Second-Gen RV Surge Protector
Hughes Autoformers announced the launch of its second-generation Power Watchdog. As the successor to the first Smart RV Surge Protector,…
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Employee Pay-for-Performance Plans That Get Results
Skilled workers are hard to find — and keep. Little wonder employers are taking a fresh look at so-called “pay-for-performance”…
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US Economic Growth Revised Upward in Last Quarter
The following is report from the Associated Press. The American economy expanded at a 1.4% annual pace from January through…
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ORR Addresses House Spending Bill Cuts
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) issued the following statement on the proposed spending cuts in the House Appropriations Committee Fiscal Year…
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Crane Composites Sponsors $200K Donations to Local Charities
Crane Composites, a subsidiary of Crane Company, recently presented 56 local nonprofit charitable organizations with donations from the Crane Fund for Widows…
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Truma Integrates SoftStartRV Tech Into Aventa A/C Units
Beginning July 2024, Truma North America will integrate SoftStartUSA technology into the Truma Aventa air conditioning systems. “We are excited…
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RVWA Hiring Administrative, Membership Manager
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) is seeking an administrative/membership manager to join its team. The position will be responsible for…
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Aquafire Debuts Vapor Fireplace Concept
Aquafire, a new fireplace innovation, said it is revolutionizing RV living with its fireplace concept designed to enhance comfort and…
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Bring Your Kid to Work
One of the greatest sounds on earth is the laughter of a child. Can everyone agree on that? OK, this…
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Thor Motor Coach Shares Class C RV Updates
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) has announced its 2025 model year changes across its Class C motorhome lineup. “With a focus…
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RVTI Analyzing & Elevating Curriculum for 2025
Members of the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) Curriculum Committee met in Elkhart, Indiana, the week of June 17-21 to review…
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FRVTA Moves Into New Headquarters
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) announced it recently moved into its new headquarters. The move puts the office a…
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California County Approves Low-Impact Camping Ordinance
Earlier this month, on June 18, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a new land use ordinance…
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Thousand Trails Campgrounds & Encore RV Resorts Honored by Tripadvisor
Thousand Trails campgrounds and Encore RV resorts, which provide vacationers the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in camping and resort…
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Jellystone Park Supports Local Farm With Advanced Wastewater Treatment
Northgate Resorts has announced the installation of a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant at Jellystone Park Quarryville, Pennsylvania — an initiative…
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This Heavy-Duty Chinese Overland RV Has a Two-Story Interior
The following is a report from Auto Evolution. Ladies and gentlemen and lovers of all things wild, before us is…
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AAA: Gas Prices Pop Ahead of Independence Day Holiday
The national average shook off nearly three weeks of stagnation, moving a nickel higher since Thursday, June 20, to hit…
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Aftermarket Conference: Sponsorships & Last Call for Product of the Year
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the upcoming 2024 Aftermarket Conference, which is scheduled for Aug. 12-15 in Orlando, Florida. Sponsorships…
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Gulf Stream Coach Hosts Vista & Vintage Cruiser Rally
Last week Gulf Stream Coach hosted its first-ever Vista & Vintage Cruiser Rally at the Gulf Stream country club facilities…
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Video: Alliance RV Introduces the Delta Ultra Lite RK234
The following is from Alliance RV. We are excited to announce the Delta Ultra Lite series, our newest addition aimed…
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Allison Transmission Releases Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Allison Transmission Holdings announced it has released its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report outlining the company’s sustainability and environmental performance,…
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Society of Certified RV Professionals Announces Recently Certified Personnel
The Society of Certified RV Professionals recognized seven individuals from seven participating dealerships who earned a new certification, and an…
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Coleman-Mach Expands Its Line of 48-Volt Air Conditioners
Coleman-Mach, an Airxcel brand, announced the expansion of its air conditioner line to include additional 48-volt units. The Coleman-Mach air…
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Winegard Launches RV Halo Rally in Time for 4th of July Weekend
Winegard announced the launch of RV Halo Rally, a new feature for its RV Halo app, designed to elevate the…
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CRS Appoints New National Business Development Specialist
Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS), a provider of commercial-grade recreation solutions, announced the appointment of Spencer Wiberley as the new National…
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CDK Global Calls Recent Cyberattack a ‘Ransom Event’
The following is a report from CBS News. CDK Global is now calling the cyberattack that took down its software platform for…
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Lessons From a Goal-Getter
Debbie Brunoforte isn’t just the leader of Little Dealer Little Prices in Arizona — she’s a powerhouse in the industry,…
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May Wholesale Shipments Up 7.2% Over 2023
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s May 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Black Book: Wholesale Values Drop Slightly With Rising Temperatures
July results for Black Book’s monthly report show after two consecutive months of increases, average values for motorhomes and towables…
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RVIA Board Approves Revised Organization Bylaws
On June 6, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) Board of Directors approved a new, revised version of the organization’s bylaws.…
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NRVTA Names New Chief Operating Officer
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced the appointment of Kelly Bradley as its new chief operating officer (COO). With…
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KOA Report: 34% of New Campers Are ‘Glampers’
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) released its latest report on glamping as part of its annual Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report…
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Meyer Distributing Opens Oregon Location
Meyer Distributing announced the addition of its Roseburg, Oregon, crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Hermiston,…
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Spot2Nite Launches New Subscription Service
Spot2Nite, a centralized marketplace for private campground, RV park and glamping resort reservations, launched a new subscription service, Spot2Nite+, to make…
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The Dyrt Announces 2024 Best Places to RV
The Dyrt announced its 2024 Best Places to RV report, presented by State Farm. “Interest in RV camping continues to grow, and…
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RVshare Campers’ Choice Awards Ballot Adds Content Creators
RVshare announced the return of its third-consecutive Campers’ Choice Awards. Created in 2022 to complement the launch of RVshare’s Campground Partnership Program,…
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Suburban Adds Griddle Accessories to Lineup
Suburban, an Airxcel brand, introduced a new 1-pound bottle adapter for its Elite Series Griddles. The piece allows RV owners…
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Storyteller’s Linton Spotlighted in 2024 Birmingham C-suite Awards
Alabama’s Birmingham Business Journal (BBJ) recently honored regional C-suite executives for high achievement, including Christina Linton, Storyteller Overland’s chief people…
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Grand Design Unveils Class C Lineage at NYC Glamping Event
Grand Design RV has officially launched its first motorized offering to the public. Lineage Series M is a class C…
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Woodland Airstream Buys 500 Harvest Hosts Memberships
Harvest Hosts, a membership program offering RVers access to 5,000+ unique RV camping locations, announced that Woodland Airstream has purchased…
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Newbook & RVshare Announce Partnership
Newbook, provider of hospitality management solutions, and RVshare announced a partnership to enhance the outdoor booking experience for travelers while…
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Topo Chico Partners With Airstream for Ultimate Staycation Experience
Topo Chico Hard Seltzer announced it is partnering with Airstream to bring ease and refreshment to legal drinking age fans’ summer vacation…
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Industrial Finishes & Systems Opens New Florida Distribution Center
Industrial Finishes & Systems, a distributor of automotive paint, equipment and supplies, recently announced the launch of a distribution center…
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ORR Launches 3rd Round of Outdoor Recreation Grants
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced the opening of the third round of its rural implementation grant opportunity to help rural…
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Elkhart-Based Cross Trailers Plans To Build Middlebury Plant
The following is a report from The Elkhart Truth. An Elkhart, Indiana, trailer maker hopes to more than double its…
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