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New On-Demand Workshops Available on RVDA Con/Expo Platform
The on-demand portion of the RV Dealers Convention/Expo includes two new workshops in addition to previously announced content. The workshops are: The…
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Torklift Unveils Front-Mounted Hitch For Toyota Tundra
Torklift, maker of overlanding accessories and hitch solutions, unveiled the Front-Mounted North Hitch tailored specifically for the 2023 Toyota Tundra.…
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Real Estate Company Acquires $34M Louisiana RV Park
Servio Capital, a real estate development company, announced its latest acquisition – a $34 million development featuring 417 RV sites and 77…
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Technicians Earn Level 3 Appliance Certifications
The following is a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). As the core of the RV…
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Grote Industries Names Mexico, Canada Directors
Grote Industries announced two recent additions to Grote’s leadership teams in Mexico and Canada. At Grote’s Monterrey, Mexico, manufacturing facility,…
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AAA: 115.2M Americans to Travel During Holidays
AAA projects 115.2 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the 10-day year-end holiday travel period.…
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Chinook Features New Summit Model in Walkthrough Video
Chinook RV introduced its latest OEM Walkthrough Video on its official YouTube channel, providing a glimpse into the new Summit…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued its weekly list of vehicular recalls. Chrysler is recalling 142,150 2023 Ram 1500…
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AP: Speculation on Eventual Interest Rate Cuts Rising
With inflation edging closer to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, its policymakers are facing – and in some cases fueling – hopes…
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New TV Show to Feature Louisiana RV Park Cabin Renovations
Servio Capital, a real estate development company, is producing a 5-season reality TV show series called “Cabin Wars: Flip It…
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Podcast Spotlights Coachmen Rep, Renting to Celebrities
When Coachmen RV manufacturer rep Greg Sirpilla’s father and uncle started a family gas station back in 1959, little did…
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Inventor Touts Modified Pickup Tailgate Design
An inventor based in South Carolina designed a versatile tailgate for pickup trucks. “I thought there should be a way…
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EV Charging Company Partners With Grounded RV, Others in Detroit
itselectric, a Brooklyn-born electric vehicle (EV) curbside charging company, announced three key initiatives launching in Detroit. The strategic partnerships underscore how…
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The Red Sink: Creating Visual Reminders at Your Dealership
Every time I go into an RV dealership or parts store, my first thought is, “What sets this apart from…
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Equal-i-zer Hitch Wins Readers’ Choice Gold Award
Equal-i-zer Hitch has been honored with RV Magazine’s Readers’ Choice travel trailer hitch Gold Award following 12 previous recognitions for…
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Rollick Touts Aimbase Customers, New Communication Feature
Rollick, provider of marketing technology solutions for the powersports, RV and marine industries, announced the addition of seven new manufacturer…
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Registration Opens For FRVTA SuperShow Industry Day
Registration is now open for Industry Day at the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA)’s 39th annual Florida RV SuperShow on…
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Brown & Brown Completes ABS Acquisition
Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, and Michael Cox and Craig Sanford, management owners of ABS Risk…
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New ‘RV Technology Summit’ Coming in January
A new “groundbreaking” event hosted by Harvest Hosts, RV Life, Outdoorsy and Roamly is coming to Tampa Bay, Florida, in…
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Scanstrut Names New Product Director
Scanstrut, maker of marine and outdoor technologies, has named Chris Wachowski its new product director. With nearly 40 years of…
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November Unemployment Declines Unexpectedly, Stocks Rise
The unemployment rate unexpectedly fell in November, reflecting signs that the labor market may not be cooling as quickly as…
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Daytona RV Show Commences at International Speedway
The following is a report from the Daytona Beach News-Journal. The Daytona Beach RV Show is back, offering enthusiasts a…
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Boreas Campers Goes Off-Grid With Western Flair
Off-road camping enthusiast Matt Reichel wanted something better than the camper offerings he found several years ago. So, he decided…
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InterMotive Distributor Hires New Sales Associates
LGS Group, the master distributor for InterMotive Vehicle Controls, announced the hiring of two inside sales associates based out of…
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RVIA: Shipments Expected to Hit 350,000 in 2024
RV wholesale shipments are expected to hit 350,000 units in 2024, according to the Winter 2023 issue of RV RoadSigns,…
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Jayco Masters Training Hosts Nearly 400 RV Dealers
Jayco has kicked off its 2023 Masters Dealer training, which takes place the weeks of Dec. 4 and 11. Approximately 400…
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Fleetwood Debuts New Class B Lineup
The Fleetwood family of brands announced the launch of its new Xcursion and Holiday Rambler Xpedition Class B motorhomes. The new Class B…
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Omnia Sweden Partners With Meyer Distributing
Koala Marketing US Corporation, doing business as Omnia Sweden with U.S. headquarters in Chicago, announced a partnership with Meyer Distributing…
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Manufactured Housing Prices Outpace New Single-Family Homes
The following is a report from MSN.com. Though home prices have come down in some areas, they remain steep across…
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Hatchlift Touts SEMA Award-Winning Safety Product
Hatchlift Products, manufacturer of RV and truck accessories, announced the launch of its newest product dubbed Stake Hand. The Stake…
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RVIA Annual Meeting: Cautious Yet Positive
The sentiment of Wednesday’s RV Industry Association (RVIA) Annual Meeting was realistic, but also hopeful. In the video presentation open…
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General RV Opens Sixth Florida Supercenter
General RV Center is expanding its footprint with the addition of a Winter Garden, Florida, location. Located less than 20…
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THOR Industries Reports $2.5B in Q1 Net Sales
THOR Industries today announced financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended Oct. 31. “We are pleased with our performance…
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NRVTA Appoints New Student Adviser Director
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced the promotion of Tonya Taylor to the position of student adviser director. Taylor,…
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Alberta RV Show Rebrands, Slated For February
Canada’s RV Adventure Sale & Show will be held at the Edmonton EXPO Centre in Alberta on Feb. 8-11, according to…
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Ohio RV Supershow Returning in January
The following is from a report on Cleveland.com. The annual Ohio RV Supershow is scheduled over five days next month,…
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Electric Vehicle, RV Stocks Could Benefit as Interest Rate Worries Fade
The following is a stocks report from Seeking Alpha. Electric vehicle, RV and boating stocks rallied on Wednesday, Dec. 6,…
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OHI Discounted Music License Program Approaching Deadline
The deadline for OHI’s discounted music licensing program, which provides an opportunity for members to save up to 50% off…
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Aliner Celebrates 40 Years, Launches Anniversary Camper
Aliner, an original A-frame manufacturer, is marking its 40th anniversary milestone with the launch of its limited edition 40th Anniversary…
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Annual Supplier’s Show Dubbed ‘Premiere Exhibition’
After feedback emerged from the third annual RV/MH Hall of Fame’s RV Supplier Show during the Open House, the show…
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The Dyrt: A Third of Campers Now Camp in Winter
The Dyrt, an app for camping availability, photos and reviews, recently completed a survey of campers showing that nearly one-third (31.2%)…
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RVshare, Spot2Nite Partner on Solar Eclipse Packages
RVshare announced its partnership with Spot2Nite, a booking engine and online travel agency (OTA) marketplace for campground and RV park accommodations,…
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Dometic Launches Aluminum Rack Kits for Toyota Sequoia
Dometic launched its new aluminum rack kits and accessories for the 2023 Toyota Sequoia. Front Runner Dometic said its roof…
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Camping World Declares Cash 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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Fire Destroys Weld Shop at Encore RV, No Injuries Reported
Encore RV suffered extensive damage due to a fire that started in the weld shop the morning of Nov. 22,…
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RVDA Con/Expo On-Demand Portion Available
Dealership employees and other industry stakeholders can now access educational sessions and exhibitor information during the on-demand portion of the RV…
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Indiana DNR Partners With Black Folks Camp Too
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Black Folks Camp Too (BFCT) today announced a partnership to launch the…
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Alliance Hosts Annual Owner Rally at NRVTA
Alliance RV hosted its second annual Owner Empowerment Rally from Nov. 6-10 at the esteemed National RV Training Academy (NRVTA).…
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Bill Introduced to Address GSP Limitations, Lauan Tariffs
Representatives Blake Moore and Suzan DelBene introduced the CNL Update Act of 2023 on Dec. 1 to modernize U.S. trade policy tools, benefit…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued its weekly list of vehicular recalls, including one RV company. Grand Design RV…
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RVIA Annual Meeting on Wednesday
The RV Industry Association (RVIA), a leading trade voice of the $140 billion dollar RV industry, will hold its Annual…
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Get Ready for the Next Market Shift
The market has shifted again. Rising interest rates, increased inventory, less maintenance work and more warranty work, longer delays in…
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Choosing the Right Marketing Partner
In the competitive landscape of RV sales, effective marketing is paramount to success. Whether you’re a single-location dealership or part…
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Fun Town RV Acquires Dealership in North Branch, Michigan
Fun Town RV announced its acquisition of McDowell RV, a RV dealership in North Branch, Michigan. The strategic acquisition marks…
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RVDA Releases Digital, Print Marketing Opportunities
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) released its 2024 media kit and editorial calendar for industry partners who are interested in…
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AAA: Gas Price Decreases Nearing End?
Despite less than stellar domestic demand, the national average for a gallon of gas fell only two cents since last…
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RV Franchise Owner Acquires Missouri Auto Dealership
The Ed Morse Automotive Group has acquired Thomas Motors in Moberly, Missouri. This will be the 100th franchise for Ed Morse Automotive,…
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Patrick to Attend Upcoming Truist Securities Summit
Patrick Industries said it will participate in the upcoming Truist Securities 2023 Gaming, Lodging, Leisure and Restaurants Summit on Dec. 7.…
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RV Lifestyle: Real RVers Talk ‘Dream’ Destinations
The following is a report from RV Lifestyle derived from its recent Facebook survey. We asked, and our fellow RVers…
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Truma Celebrates a Decade of Growth
“American was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the…
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OHCE Event Breaks Records, Tops $50M in Booked Business
The 2023 Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE2023) has concluded, leaving a lasting impression on the outdoor hospitality industry with…
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Duo Form Awarded at Thermoforming Conference
Duo Form was awarded twice in an annual parts competition during the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Thermoforming Conference held…
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EXPLORE Recreation Act Gains Strong Bipartisan Momentum
Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (EXPLORE) was introduced yesterday, Nov. 29, in the U.S. House of Representatives with strong bipartisan…
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Supplier Partners Launch Electric HVAC Unit
TCCI Manufacturing, an electric compressor supplier for commercial and heavy-duty markets headquartered in Decatur, Illinois, and TekModo, a materials and…
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RVTI Attends Future Farmers of America Convention
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) continued its recruitment efforts earlier this month by attending the 96th National Future Farmers of America (FFA)…
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CARB Implements Phase 2 of Clean Truck Check
Phase 2 of the Clean Truck Check program, formerly known as the Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance Program, began Oct. 1. The…
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Federal Office Launch to Strengthen Supply Chain
As part of the inaugural meeting of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, President Joe Biden and Secretary of…
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Tesla to Deliver First Long-Awaited Cybertrucks
The following is a report from Business Insider. Tesla is expected to deliver 10 Cybertrucks at a launch event in…
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Registration Open for 2024 RVIA Leadership Conference
Scheduled for March 5-7, 2024, the 2024 RV Industry Association (RVIA) Leadership Conference will be held in Bonita Springs, Florida,…
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Optimizing Your Interiors
A section in this month’s issue of RV PRO focuses on RV interiors, so I have decided that my column…
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Long-Time RVers on Tonight’s ‘RVing in New England’
Wednesday’s Facebook Live episode of “RVing in New England” will feature Audrey and Bob Egan – long time RVers and…
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RV on Call Receives 2023 Southern States Business Award
RV on Call, a mobile RV services business based in Durham, North Carolina, recently received the 2023 Southern States Business…
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Dynamax Introduces Isata 3 Freedom Edition With Xantrex Lithium-Ion Batteries
Dynamax, a Forest River brand, has chosen to use the Xantrex Freedom eGEN system in its new Isata 3 Freedom…
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Registration Open for OHI’s School of Outdoor Hospitality for 2024
Registration is open for the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality in Oglebay, West Virginia. In its 31st year,…
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Sens. Ernst & King Introduce Bill To Fix Unfair Floorplan Deductibility Issue
Tuesday, Sens. Joni Ernst of Iowa and Angus King of Maine introduced a fix for the floorplan deductibility issue affecting…
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NTP-STAG Releases Expo 2024 Featured Speakers
NTP-STAG, a leading distribution company for the RV aftermarket, in conjunction with SeaWide marine distribution, announced best-selling author Sterling Hawkins…
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Giving Tuesday: Support the Industry
On Giving Tuesday, take a break from holiday shopping and check out the numerous RV industry organizations that would greatly…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Winter Arrives
Wholesale RV values have stayed mixed as winter settles in across North America. “Motorhomes continued their frustrating ‘one month up,…
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State Recreation Economy Rankings Show ‘Coast to Coast’ Growth
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) shared its annual ranking of state outdoor recreation economies according to new data from the U.S. Bureau…
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nuCamp Announces 2023 Top Dealers
nuCamp, manufacturer of teardrop trailers and truck campers, revealed its distinguished Top Dealers for the 2023 model year. These exceptional…
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Aqua-Hot Debuts Class B Floor Heating System
Aqua-Hot, an Airxcel brand, announced the launch of its Glenwood Flooring System, offering radiant floor heating for camper vans compatible…
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OHI Names New Board of Directors, Leadership
OHI announced the results of its board election with a few new faces among the group representing the outdoor hospitality industry…
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Outside Van Debuts ‘Nomadic Athlete’ Concept Vehicle
Outside Van launched its latest concept adventure vehicle, dubbed Pacer, which will hit the market soon and “is expected to…
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RecPro Launches New RV Converters
RecPro, a provider of RV accessories, announced its new converters designed to safely convert power while enjoying the outdoors. The…
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RVIA Releases October Shipment Report
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s October 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Fun Town RV Expands to Fairfield, Texas
Fun Town RV announced the opening of its 18th retail outlet in Fairfield, Texas. The new addition to the Fun…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued its weekly list of vehicular recalls, including multiple RV companies. Airstream is recalling…
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RVIA to Host Annual Meeting in December
The RV Industry Association (RVIA), a leading trade voice of the $140 billion dollar RV industry, will hold its Annual…
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Biden Convenes First ‘Supply Chain Council’ Meeting
The following is a report from the Associated Press (AP). President Joe Biden today will convene the first meeting of his…
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Airstream Featured in Independent Documentary Film
The Airstream community is the topic of a recently released documentary that outlines the 92-year-old company’s history and founder Wally…
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Storyteller Overland Sponsors 40 Under 40
RV PRO’s annual 40 Under 40 awards program was sponsored by Storyteller Overland this year, in the wake of two…
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Helpful Tips for Reducing Employee & Customer Turnover
As an RV dealer, you may find it difficult to come up with ideas that help you stand out from…
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Lazydays Acquires Arizona’s Orangewood RV Center
Lazydays has acquired Orangewood RV Center, an RV dealership located in Surprise, Arizona. The store has been renamed “Lazydays RV of Phoenix at…
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Canadian RV Shipments Decrease 56.6% YoY
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reported that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the third quarter totaled 4,459 units,…
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REV Group Named 2024 ‘Military Friendly’ Employer
REV Group, manufacturer of specialty vehicles, has been named a 2024 “Bronze Military Friendly Employer” and “Military Friendly Spouse Employer”…
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KOA Reports Positive Holiday Travel Trends
Kampgrounds of America (KOA)’s Monthly Research Report for November revealed a notable increase in healthy holiday travel expectations, with camping…
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Jason Friesen, Voyager Tout ‘Canadian Dealer of the Year’ Award
Local entrepreneur Jason Friesen and Voyager RV Centre were this year’s recipients of the “Walter Paseka Memorial Canadian RV Dealer…
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Happy Thanksgiving From RV PRO
On behalf of the RV PRO team, we wish you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday surrounded by gratitude…
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Century Chemical Corp. Sponsors RV PRO’s 40 Under 40
RV PRO’s 40 Under 40 awards program was sponsored by Century Chemical Corporation this year – another salute to the…
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THOR Unveils Electric RV Charging Station Concept
THOR Industries today unveiled 3D renderings of an electric vehicle (EV) charging station concept designed for eRVs, from small travel trailers…
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