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Action RV, Jeremy Clements Racing Partner for Texas NASCAR Race
Action RV is teaming up with Jeremy Clements Racing (JCR) for the Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 at Texas Motor Speedway…
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Claire Skinner, Former Coachmen CEO & RVIA Chair, Dies
The following is a report from RVBusiness. Former Coachmen Industries CEO Claire Skinner, who also served as chair of the…
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RVIA Announces 2024 All-Industry Volunteer Day
The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Emerging Leaders Coalition is calling for volunteers to join its third annual All-Industry Volunteer Day.…
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Aqua-Hot Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Aqua-Hot, an Airxcel brand, will commemorate its 40th anniversary in 2024. Aqua-Hot, originally known as Vehicle Systems, was founded in…
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Society of Certified RV Pros Recognizes Industry Personnel
The Society of Certified RV Professionals recognized 23 individuals from nine participating dealerships who earned a new certification, and four…
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New Conversion Kit Helps Eliminate RV Blackwater
Branford, Connecticut-based Waterless Toilets introduced a new blackwater conversion kit to eliminate blackwater by retrofitting RVs and trailers of any…
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California Campgrounds Among Most Competitive in US
The Dyrt found in its 2024 Camping Report presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma that California campers were nearly 30% more likely than campers…
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RV Resort Offers Free Stays for First Responders Following Virginia Fires
In the wake of the devastating overnight fires that recently struck Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Blue Water Development is offering complimentary…
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February RV Shipments Increase by 17.8% YOY
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s February 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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KOA’s Breanne Casteel Earns Business Architect Certification
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced that Breanne Casteel, KOA’s business architect and analyst, has achieved the Certified Business Architect (CBA)…
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General RV Highlights Top Spring Break Destinations
General RV Center has curated a list of its top spring break destinations, offering something for every RVer hitting the…
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Meyer Distributing Partners With Airxcel’s Velarium
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with Velarium, an Airxcel brand. Airxcel is home to 16 industry-leading RV brands, including…
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Genesis Announces Exclusive Distribution of AeroTek Composite Panels
Genesis Products announced it is the exclusive North American distributor of AeroTek composite panels. “We are excited to offer an…
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Pollak Introduces New Line of Trailer Connectors & Accessories
Standard Motor Products (SMP) introduced Pollak‘s new line of trailer connectors, adapters and accessories, specifically designed for towing with light-duty…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling certain 2021-2022…
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Newmar Presents 2023 Dealer Awards at Colorado Event
At the conclusion of its annual dealer meeting Thursday night in Colorado Springs, Newmar named its top 10 dealers for the…
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NATDA Selects Wounded Warrior Project as Charity Partner
NATDA (The North American Trailer Dealers Association) announced its partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) as part of its…
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Airstream Associates & Facilities Impacted by Severe Spring Storm
Airstream announced on Friday steps the company is taking to mitigate damage caused by a severe storm on March 14.…
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Wisconsin’s Governor Signs RV-Specific Franchise Bill Into Law
On Thursday, March 21, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed into law RV-specific franchise legislation (WI AB 230), which governs the…
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BharCap Partners Acquires Red Oak Inventory Finance
BharCap Partners, a Greenwich, Connecticut-based private investment firm focused on the financial services sector, announced the acquisition of Red Oak…
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New Jellystone Park Camp-Resort To Be Among Tennessee’s Largest
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park is expanding near Knoxville, Tennessee, with a new location on Watts Bar Lake in Loudon, scheduled…
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The Benefits of Building Customer Trust
Of all the things salespeople need to learn when working with customers, the one thing often missed when dealerships train…
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AAA: Spring Gas Prices March Higher
The national average for a gallon of gas rose 11 cents since March 14 to $3.52. While domestic gas demand…
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AP: Wall Street Hangs Near Records, Closes Its Best Week of the Year
Wall Street is hanging near its record highs Friday, as U.S. stocks head toward the finish of their best week…
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Meyer Names 2023 Manufacturer, Factory Rep, Person of the Year
Meyer Distributing announced the celebration of its 2023 manufacturer, factory representatives and “person” of the year. Meyer recognized its partners…
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Winnebago Reflects Industry in Q2 Financial Report
Winnebago Industries reported financial results for the fiscal 2024 second quarter ended Feb. 24. Revenues reached $703.6 million with a gross profit…
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RVDA Con/Expo Committee Seeks 2024 Workshops
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA)’s Convention/Expo Committee is seeking workshop proposals for the 2024 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, slated Nov. 11-15 at…
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RVWA Touts Upcoming ‘Defining Success’ Webinar
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) announced its upcoming webinar in observance of Women’s History Month. “Defining Success and Empowering the…
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Grand Design RV Launches ‘Fireside Chat’ Podcast
Grand Design RV announced the debut of its new podcast: GDRV Fireside Chat. The podcast is designed for Grand Design…
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nuCamp Announces Promotions During Women’s History Month
nuCamp, manufacturer of teardrop trailers and truck campers, announced the promotion of two individuals within its finance and marketing departments.…
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Outdoor Industry Addresses Climate Change Impacts
Yesterday, the Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on “Recreation at Risk: The Nature of Climate Costs.” The hearing spotlighted…
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7 Insights to Help You Navigate 2024
As we head out of the first quarter of the year and into the next one, it’s important to make…
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Newmar Recognizes Top Suppliers of 2023
Newmar Corp., a subsidiary of Winnebago Industries, recognized several suppliers and individual contributors for their supply chain performance for 2023…
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Camping World Holdings CEO Sells 100K Shares
The following is a report from MarketBeat. Camping World Holdings CEO Marcus Lemonis sold 100,000 shares of Camping World stock…
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DexKo Acquires Canadian City Spring
DexKo Global Inc., a trailer running gear maker of chassis assemblies and related components, has completed its acquisition of City…
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The Dyrt Honors Top 10 Glamping Destinations in the US
The Dyrt announced the winners of its 2024 Glampy Awards. Now in its third year, the Glampys recognize and honor the…
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OHI & CARVC Score Advocacy Win for Members in North Carolina
Multiple North Carolina parks recently found themselves closed or unable to open due to electrical issues from upgrades required by…
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Dometic Publishes 2023 Annual & Sustainability Report
Dometic announced that the company’s 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report is now published and available. “2023 was characterized by a…
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‘RVing in New England’ Hosts NERVDA Technical Advisory Team
The Weekly Facebook Live show RVing in New England, hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), was scheduled…
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Hipcamp & REI Co-op Launch ‘Summer of Magic Campout Series’
Campsite booking platform Hipcamp and specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op announced the launch of the “Summer of Magic Campout Series,”…
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FRVTA Regional Shows Wrap With Strong Orlando Event
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) just completed the last of five regional shows held around the state and the…
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RVDA Seeks Nominations for James B. Summers Award
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) is seeking nominees for the James B. Summers (JBS) Award, named in honor of the…
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RVTI Fills Classroom for Level 3 Electrical Training
Last week, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) hosted a Level 3 electrical specialty workshop as part of its ongoing workshop series.…
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Blue Compass to Hold National Hiring Event This Week
Blue Compass RV announced a national hiring event on March 21 to attract top talent to the 100-plus Blue Compass…
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Registration Opens for RVs Move America Week
Registration is now open for RVs Move America Week, taking place June 2-6 in Washington, D.C., as a critical event on the…
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Meyer Distributing Stocking Airxcel’s InVision
Meyer Distributing is now stocking InVision by Airxcel. Airxcel is home to 16 industry-leading RV brands, including Dicor Products, Suburban,…
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RVIA Members: Recording Available for Spring Roadsigns Webinar
On March 14, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) hosted a members-only webinar to review the latest Spring RV Roadsigns forecast…
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RV Appliances That Feel Like Home
Q: Tell me about Haier GE’s connection to the RV industry – when did that start and how did that…
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NMLA Marine Lending Workshop Addresses Fraud Prevention
The National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA) has taken proactive steps to address the evolving threat of fraud in marine financing…
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Campspot Unveils 2024 ‘Best Campgrounds in America’
Campspot announced the winners of its highly anticipated third annual Campspot Awards, celebrating the most outstanding campgrounds in the U.S. and…
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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. Names New VP of Sales & Marketing
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) announced the appointment of Akbar Ghous as its new vice president of sales and marketing.…
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RVezy Launches Buy & Sell Marketplace With Dealer Partners
RVezy, a peer-to-peer RV rental platform, introduced its new RVezy marketplace, which connects private sellers and RV dealerships across the…
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Indiana House Candidate Supports Travel Trailer & Camper Tax Parity Act
Jamison Carrier, a businessman in the RV industry running for Congress in Indiana’s Sixth Congressional District, announced his support for…
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Community: General RV Center Joins Detroit Nonprofit
As part of February’s philanthropic focus, Michigan-based General RV Center spotlighted its recent multiday volunteer project with Life Remodeled, a…
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NRVTA Instructor Retires After 10 Years of Training Inspectors
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced long-time instructor Howard Jaros is moving on from teaching March 23, after his…
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Meyer Distributing Announces Partnership With CTEK
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with CTEK, a global brand in battery management solutions. CTEK has been developing vehicle…
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New Yokohama Plant in Mexico Will Add Capacity to North American Market
The Yokohama Rubber Co. has announced its intent to build a new consumer/light truck tire plant at the Alianza Industrial…
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Kunes Auto & RV Group Consolidates Illinois Store, Retains Employees
Kunes Auto & RV Group announced Monday that Kunes Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Monmouth will consolidate with a neighboring…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Prevost Car is recalling certain 2023 H3-45…
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Geyser Systems Announces Award of Patent
Geyser Systems has announced the allowance of its utility patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), marking…
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The Flipping Nomad Touring U.S. in ‘The Ultimate Fuzion’
The Flipping Nomad, the mother-daughter duo of Cortni and Patti Armstrong, are touring America in their RV from March 5…
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AM Solar Expands Reach of RV Power Solutions With Wesco
AM Solar, maker of RV power solutions, announced its new partnership with Wesco, a provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services…
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The Law of the Dinosaur: If It Is Dying, Let It Die
“The dinosaur’s eloquent lesson is that if some bigness is good, an overabundance of bigness is not necessarily better.” —…
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RVDA Renews Partnership With KYCS
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) announced it has renewed its endorsed provider agreement with KYCS Global, provider of inventory…
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Meyer Distributing Partners With Keter
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with Keter, makers of resin-based outdoor products. Keter has 5 production facilities across North…
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SeaSucker Earns Innovation Award
SeaSucker, manufacturer of vacuum-mounted marine, camp and RV, and automotive accessories, recently won an Innovation Award for its Basking Bag…
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AAA: Pump Prices Rise Leisurely, Expected To Accelerate
The national average for a gallon of gas has been rising leisurely since March 7, moving a mere two cents…
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RVs Move America Week Registration Opens Next Week
RVs Move America Week registration is opening next week on March 19. The annual event RVs Move America Week is only…
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National RV Show Returning to Washington’s Moses Lake
The following is a report from Source ONE News. The National RV Show is set to make its annual return…
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Winnebago Board Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend
Winnebago Industries, a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced that the company’s board of directors approved a quarterly cash…
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In a Class of Their Own
Size and maneuverability are the name of the game for Class A sister product lines Vegas and Axis by Thor…
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REV Group Announces Secondary Offering of Common Stock
REV Group announced the pricing of its previously announced underwritten secondary public offering of 7,395,191 shares of the company’s common…
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RVIA Board Approves New Committee
Last week, on the front end of the RV Leadership Conference, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) board of directors held…
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GEN-Y, Bret Holmes Partner for NASCAR Truck Series Race
Bret Holmes Racing (BHR) announced that GEN-Y Hitch will serve as a sponsor for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race…
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RVTI: 4 Reasons to Become an RV Technician
The following is a report from the RV Technical Institute (RVTI). Are you seeking an alternative to higher education, interested…
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Harbinger Motors Delivers First Electric Chassis to THOR
Harbinger, a California-based electric vehicle (EV) truck manufacturer, delivered its first customer chassis to THOR Industries this month. “Harbinger’s delivery…
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Blue Compass Partners With Love’s To Offer Exclusive Discounts for RVers
Blue Compass RV announced a partnership with Love’s Travel Stops to provide customers discounts on gas, auto-diesel and propane through…
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ORR Welcomes Bipartisan Support for Senate’s Economic Development Reauthorization Act
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable’s (ORR) applauded the markup of the Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024, which has a historic…
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GEN-Y Announces Racing Partnership With Contingency Connection
GEN-Y Hitch announced its new partnership with Contingency Connection. Contingency Connection, a motorsports-marketing platform in North America, has been delivering…
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Integrated Supply Network Expands Program for Mobile Tool Dealers
Integrated Supply Network (ISN), an automotive tool wholesale distributor, has expanded its Freedom Program for mobile tool dealers. ISN’s Freedom…
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Expion360 Achieves UL 1973 Compliance for EX1 SmartTalk Bluetooth Batteries
Lithium battery maker Expion360 announced Wednesday that its EX1 SmartTalk Bluetooth batteries are now UL 1973 compliant. The UL 1973…
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Ohio Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts To Open Early for Eclipse Events
The Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort locations near Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, are welcoming families as they celebrate the April…
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Auto Data Direct Acquires Opus VTR
Auto Data Direct announced Wednesday the acquisition of Opus VTR, a vehicle titling and registration service provider offering software solutions…
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Patrick Industries Participating in Upcoming ROTH Conference
Patrick Industries will participate in the upcoming 36th Annual ROTH Conference being held on March 17-19 at The Ritz Carlton…
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RVIA Report Celebrates Association, Kirby’s Milestones in 2024
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) published its 2023 Annual Report. The following forward is from President and CEO Craig Kirby,…
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Oliver Travel Trailers Adds Bretz RV as Dealer Partner
Hohenwald, Tennessee-based Oliver Travel Trailers announced a new dealer partnership with Bretz RV with six locations. “We are honored to…
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Dutchmen, Keystone Recognize Employee With ‘Courageous Action Award’
Dutchmen RV’s Plant 820 shared a press release on Candy Heath for her quick and decisive actions that saved the…
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Winnebago Named Minnesota Twins’ ‘Outdoor Adventure Partner’
The Minnesota Twins and Winnebago Industries today announced a multi-year partnership that will create “extraordinary experiences” for fans at Minnesota’s…
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Blue Ox Debuts Custom-Designed Receiver Hitches
Blue Ox launched its custom-designed receiver hitches, a new addition to its renowned range of towing products. The hitches are…
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Intellitec, Ranger Distribution Partner to Expand OEM Support
Intellitec Products announced a new distribution agreement with Ranger Distribution (RDI). The new partnership will expand Ranger’s product offerings and…
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Truma Partners With Dealerships for Eclipse Watch Parties
Truma North America is partnering with RV dealerships across the country to host Eclipse Watch Parties on Monday, April 8.…
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Outdoorsy Launches Competition for ‘America’s Best Summer Job’
Just in time for a summer when RVing is poised to be the vacation of choice for millions of Americans, Outdoorsy…
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RVIA to Host Spring Economics Webinar on Thursday
This Thursday, March 14, from 1-2 p.m. ET, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) will host a members-only webinar to review…
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Two-Thirds of Americans Want to Camp in Next Three Years
The Dyrt found that nearly two out of three Americans say they are at least somewhat interested in camping in the…
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US Inflation Up in February, Price Pressures Remain Elevated
Consumer prices in the United States picked up last month, a sign that inflation remains a persistent challenge for the Federal Reserve…
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Webinar: Make Customers Happier With Their RV Service Experience
Are your customers happy with their service experience? Are you sure? Learn how to navigate the chaos, enhance customer experience…
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Lightspeed Appoints Brian Provost President & CEO
Lightspeed, a provider of RV dealership management software, announced Monday that Brian Provost has been appointed chief executive officer, succeeding…
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