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Several RVs Destroyed in Fire at Florida Blue Compass Dealership
The following is a report from Tampa Bay’s NBC Channel 8. Several RVs went up in flames at a dealership…
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Helping RVers Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Tim Stanley, CEO of Blackout EZ Window Covers, knows what it’s like when too much light interrupts a good night’s…
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Dutchmen Welcomes Aaron Young as New President
Dutchmen, a manufacturer of towable RVs and a division of Keystone RV, announced the appointment of Aaron Young as the…
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Webinar: Understanding Mobile Power: Smart Technology in RV Power Systems
Explore the latest advancements in mobile power systems for RVs, coaches and travel trailers. We will cover the main components:…
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LCI Industries Unveils Full Year 2023, Q4 Financials
LCI Industries, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lippert, today reported fourth quarter and full year 2023 results. “Throughout the year,…
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ITR Launches New Hydronic Heating System
International Thermal Research (ITR), providers of premium heating systems to the RV industry and the U.S. military since 1984, has…
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The Dyrt 2024 Report Cites ‘Golden Age of Camping’
The Dyrt has released its 2024 Camping Report Presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma, which it says is the most in-depth…
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RV Learning Center College Scholarship Application Available Now
Applications for the Mike Molino RV Learning Center College Scholarship Program are now available online. The scholarship is available for undergraduates…
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Trader Interactive Expands Marine Business, Rebrands to ‘Boatmart’
Trader Interactive today announced a major expansion of its marine marketplace, including a doubling of boat inventory and dealer partnerships…
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AP: US Inflation Slows Yet Remains Elevated, Price Pressures Easing Gradually
Consumer inflation in the United States cooled last month yet remained elevated in the latest sign that the pandemic-fueled price…
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Heartland Promotes Roberts to Director of Quality Control
Heartland RV announced that Anthony Roberts has been promoted to the role of director of quality control for Heartland, Cruiser…
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RVWA, Canadian Associations to Host Session at Toronto RV Show
The Canadian RV Association (CRVA), the RVDA of Canada, RV Lifestyle Magazine and the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) announced they will be co-hosting an RV industry…
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Fortius Capital Launches Outdoor Hospitality Acquisition Initiative
Fortius Capital, a real estate private equity and development company, launched a new property acquisition initiative in mountain and resort…
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Truma North America CEO Accepts Global Role
Truma North America’s President and CEO Gerhard Hundsberger is taking on a second role within the Truma global organization: director…
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RV Trader Unveils RV Sentiment Survey Results
A recent consumer sentiment survey from RV Trader found a surprising resilience among respondents – in the survey, 60% of respondents expressed a…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released its weekly list of vehicular recalls, featuring multiple RV companies. Forest River is…
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AP: Recession Risks Fading, Political Tensions Pose Economic ‘Threat’
Just a quarter of business economists and analysts expect the United States to fall into recession this year. And any…
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The Make-or-Break Moment With Customers
Many RV dealerships in the United States have at least a general sales process they like their staff to follow…
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RVDA and JD Power Webinar to Cover RV Valuation Trends
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) and J.D. Power Specialty Valuation Services are teaming up to offer a webinar for RV…
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Sunset Park RV Names 2023 Top Dealers
Sunset Park RV, an independent manufacturer located in Shipshewana, Indiana, announced its Top Dealers for 2023. Awards are based on…
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Transforming the Single-Axle Overland & More
When Chris Barth joined forces with Ashley Bontrager Lehman, Steve Delagrange and Ernie Miller to build the foundation for a…
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FMCA Introduces Monthly Membership Option
FMCA, an international organization for RV owners, now offers the flexibility of monthly membership in the world’s largest nonprofit RV…
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Mexico Surpasses China in US Imported Goods
The following is a report from the Associated Press. For the first time in more than two decades, Mexico last…
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New Orleans RV Resort Packed Ahead of Mardi Gras, Sparks Tourism
The following is a report from New Orleans’ Fox 8. The French Quarter RV resort is packed with visitors in…
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Patrick Industries Reports Q4, Full Year 2023 Financials
Patrick Industries today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2023. Fourth quarter net sales…
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Report Shows UK Parks, Campsites Produce $15B in Visitor Spending
A new 2024 “Pitching the Value” report has been released by the UK Caravan and Camping Alliance (UKCCA) highlighting the…
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AAA: Pump Prices to Increase Around Valentine’s Day
Sticking to the slow lane since last week, the national average for a gallon of gas dipped slightly for a…
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RVTI Touts Upcoming Level 3 Certification Courses
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s Level 3 training focus on five different specialty areas for RV technicians who are interested…
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RVIA: Dave Ramsay Creates ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Campervan Experience
The following is a member spotlight profile by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). As the CEO of Class B manufacturer…
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Canada’s Safari Condo ‘Takes a Crack’ at the Ford Transit
The following is a product spotlight from Auto Evolution. Folks, if the name Safari Condo sounds familiar, it might be…
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Outdoor Hospitality Brand Launches ‘Modernized’ Campground Experience
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Roam America officially launched today as a new outdoor adventure hospitality brand offering a modernized RV and…
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Minneapolis OEM to Debut ‘DayTripper’ at Twin Cities RV Show
Vistabule, a St. Paul, Minneapolis-based camper manufacturer, will debut a new model this weekend at the Twin Cities RV Super…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Spring Approaches
“The results of RVs sold at the wholesale auctions last month were mixed, with motorhomes’ values increasing and towables’ decreasing. This…
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Duo-Form Completes Design Center Expansion
Duo-Form announced it has completed the expansion of a dedicated design center, which includes the addition of a fourth large-scale…
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Meyer Announces Quartzsite Crossdock
Meyer Distributing announced the addition of its Quartzsite, Arizona, crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Kingman,…
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Lippert Recaps Successful Volunteer Event at Jayco Jubilee
Lippert is commemorating the success of its “seRV With Purpose” volunteer event at the Jayco Jubilee. Held in conjunction with…
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Global RV Rental Market Predicted to Reach $1.1B by 2031
The global RV rental market is estimated to surge at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2023 to 2031, according to Transparency Market…
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Expion360 CEO Issues Stockholder Letter
Expion360 Inc., maker of lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, today issued a letter to its stockholders from CEO Brian Schaffner.…
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Aqua-Hot Announces Training Schedule for In-Person Classes
Aqua-Hot, an Airxcel brand, is extending its in-person training classes on its hydronic heating systems for RV technicians and industry…
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The PPL Powerhouse
At summer’s end in 1972, two young petrochemical engineers found themselves in the business of “matchmaking” – between RV owners…
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Webinar: Building Trust in the Digital Age: Personalized Communication & Transparency for Dealers
Consumers have strong expectations when it comes to communicating about a purchase decision as important as an RV. In this…
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Cummins’ 2023 Revenues Up 21% YOY; Q4 Revenues Up 10% YOY
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has released its fourth quarter and full year 2023 results. “High global demand for Cummins’ diverse…
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Monthly Regulatory & Legislative Reports From RVIA
Updated monthly, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) works with Kardos & Associates LLC to provide a thorough look at regulatory…
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Touchdown RV Marks Milestone Anniversary
Touchdown RV in Zionsville, Indiana, is celebrating its 10th year in business empowering adventure enthusiasts across the country. Specializing in providing RV rentals and…
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Sponsorships Available For RVIA Leadership Conference
This year, the RV Industry Association’s 2nd Leadership Conference will include sponsorship opportunities to increase brand visibility during this incredible…
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TrailManor Partners With RVing Today TV
TrailManor has signed on as a sponsor and partner for RVing Today TV for 2024. Featured in a story about 10 years…
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Care Camps Announces New Board of Directors Officers
Care Camps, a national nonprofit foundation that funds over 120 pediatric oncology camps across the U.S. and Canada, announced their…
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Truma Announces Service Training in 16 Cities
Truma will host its regional training program in 16 cities across the United States this year in an effort to…
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THOR Industries Taps Ninth Board Director
THOR Industries has announced the appointment of Jeffrey D. Lorenger to its board of directors, effective Feb. 1. Lorenger is…
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Blue Compass Touts 7 Airstream Winners of ‘Five Rivet Award’
Blue Compass RV announced that seven Airstream locations achieved the Airstream Five Rivet Award for outstanding customer service in sales…
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Horizon Transport Names President
Horizon Transport, an Indiana-based transportation and logistics industry, announced the appointment of Rob Jackson as the new president of the…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released its weekly list of vehicular recalls, featuring multiple RV companies. Forest…
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Los Angeles Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh to Coach From RV
The following is a report from Sports Illustrated. Former Stanford and Michigan head coach, Jim Harbaugh has always been a…
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Fed Chair Powell: Rate Cuts ‘on Track’ Amid Slowing Inflation
Chair Jerome Powell said in an interview broadcast Sunday night that the Federal Reserve remains on track to cut interest rates…
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Jayco Presents Blue Excellence Supplier Awards
The Jayco family of companies presented their newly created Blue Excellence Award to the company’s Top 10 suppliers. The awards…
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Motivating Staff to Keep Things Tidy
A new year calls for a fresh, new feeling in your store. Imagine spring cleaning – but in February. The…
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US Economy Adds 353K Jobs in January
Job growth posted a surprisingly strong increase in January, demonstrating again that the U.S. labor market is solid and poised…
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OHI Shifts Business Model, Approves Direct Membership for All Parks
On Monday, Jan. 29, OHI (Outdoor Hospitality Industry)’s board of directors voted to shift the organization’s business model, offering more…
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RVWA Campout Event Set for May 3-5
Coming off a successful inaugural campout last year, the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) announced the return of this member-favorite event…
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RV PRO Adds Michele Moore to Editorial Team
RV PRO is excited to announce Michele Moore has joined the publication as a managing editor, effective Jan. 18. Moore…
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PRVCA Spotlights Performance Management at Annual Leadership Conference
Performance Management is the topic for the fifth annual Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA) Leadership Conference, set for…
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RVIA: RVing an ‘Ideal Option’ to See April’s Solar Eclipse
When it comes to experiencing the thrilling sights and sounds of the upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse – at a cost…
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Video: Alliance RV Shares the Story Behind the Delta Travel Trailer
The following is from Alliance RV. Step behind the scenes and into the creative minds of Ryan Brady and Eric…
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Eclipse RV: Committed to Innovation & Quality
In the RV world, Eclipse RV is a name that stands as a testament to innovation and adaptability. Dallen and…
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Dometic Debuts New Front Runner Roof Racks
Dometic launched its new Grenadier-specific aluminum Slimline II Roof Rack Kits, developed exclusively for the newest utility 4×4, the INEOS…
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RVIA Unveils Leadership Conference CEO Panelists
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) announced its CEO Panel participants for its upcoming Leadership Conference in Bonita Springs, Florida. “One…
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OHI’s New Mission Statement Reaffirms Core Members
After hearing from members that there was concern OHI (Outdoor Hospitality Industry) was moving away from its core constituency –…
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63rd Annual Fort Wayne RV, Camping Show Opens Today in Michigan
The following is report from Michigan’s WTVB. The 63rd annual Fort Wayne RV and Camping Show begins its four-day run…
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AAA: Gas Prices Creep Higher Amid Oil Costs, Seasonal Increases
The national average for a gallon of gas rose by a nickel since last week to $3.15. The upward trend…
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Go RVing: Black History Month Visiting Sites for RVers
In recognition of Black History Month, Go RVing contributor Jeff Crider recently recommended locations around Memphis, Tennessee, that RVers can…
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Lance Camper’s New Trailer Strikes ‘Perfect Balance’
The following is a product spotlight from Auto Evolution. Ladies and gentlemen, take a nice long look at the images…
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Dometic Reports Margin Growth in Q4 Financials
Dometic reported this week that net sales for the fourth quarter were SEK 5,327 m (6,172 million USD) – a decrease of…
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Winnebago: 2024 RV Rebound ‘Far From Certain’
The following is a report from SeekingAlpha.com. Winnebago Industries (WGO) is weathering the post-pandemic storm with the stock price holding…
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SeaSucker Debuts ‘Basking Bag’
SeaSucker has launched its new Basking Bag as a solution for securing everything from trash to dirty laundry. RVers who…
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‘RVing in New England’ Spotlights Boston RV Expo
Weekly Facebook Live show RVing in New England, hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), will spotlight “Two…
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Historic Woodstock Festival Site Opens to Campers
The following is a report from Travel and Leisure. There was an undeniable serenity to the verdant hills that rolled…
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Despite Anticipation on Interest Cuts, Fed Likely to Have ‘Little Urgency’
The Federal Reserve will likely move closer Wednesday to cutting its key interest rate after nearly two years of hikes that were…
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KOA Launches AI Chatbot for Traveler Experience
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has introduced an AI-powered chatbot into KOA.com. The new KOA AI Chatbot is designed to meet and…
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Dexter Touts Brand Strategy Update
DexKo Global, a leader in highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, announced today that its wholly…
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Wilkins RV to Open Junius Location in March
The following is report from the Finger Lakes Times. The new Wilkins RV project on New York’s Route 318, just…
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Equity LifeStyle Properties Sees Q4 Revenue Gains
Equity LifeStyle Properties, owner and operator of manufactured home communities, RV resorts and campgrounds in North America, announced results for the…
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Custom Mattress Factory Debuts Latest RV Lineup
Custom Mattress Factory announced its latest product debut with a full line of Certi-PUR RV mattresses. The company also purchased…
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Rollick Launches Marine Dealer Subscription Package
Rollick, provider of marketing technology solutions for the powersports, RV and marine industries, launched its new Digital Dealer Subscription Package for…
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LCI Industries Reports Q4 Results for 2023
LCI Industries, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lippert, today reported select preliminary, unaudited financial results ranges for the fourth quarter…
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RVIA Government Affairs Team Details 2024 Priorities
The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Government Affairs team shared its 2024 federal legislative priorities. Main goals for the year include:…
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Forest River Bus Acquires ‘America’s Oldest’ Bus Builder
Forest River Bus, a subsidiary of Forest River and a leading shuttle bus and van manufacturer, has acquired Collins Bus,…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly recalls: Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2024 Model…
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Airstream Names Vice President of Sales
Airstream has appointed Bryan Melton as vice president of sales, effective immediately. Melton will now oversee all sales and distribution…
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REV Group Exits Transit Bus Market, Renames Recreation Segment
REV Group, manufacturer of specialty vehicle brands, announced today a series of strategic actions aimed at optimizing its product portfolio…
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Sobel University Moves Sales Course Online
Sobel University has moved its Comprehensive Sales Course scheduled April 15-19 to a virtual platform, following requests from dealers across…
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Eberspaecher’s Purem Partnership Expands Portfolio
Purem by Eberspaecher is expanding its portfolio to include solutions for a “clean future,” especially in the growing hydrogen sector.…
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RVDA Member Benefit Survey Deadline Extended
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) is extending its deadline to complete the Member Benefit Survey to Feb. 2. “Please complete…
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Spectrum News: How Interest Rates Are Impacting Boat, RV Sales
The following is report by Tyler O’Neill from Kentucky’s Spectrum News 1. Looking to buy a boat and RV? Now…
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Love’s RV Stops Sponsors Racers in NASCAR Cup, Truck Series
For the 12th consecutive season, Love’s will be the featured partner on the No. 34 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in…
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The Times They Are A-Challenging
To improvise on a verse from a Bob Dylan song, “the times they are a-challenging.” For many businesses, these times…
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Denver’s Ultimate RV Show: RV Sales an ‘Economic Indicator’
The following is report from FOX31. There are many barometers in which to gauge an economy, but one you may…
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Austin RV Resort Among 2024 ‘Best Camping Destinations’
The following is report from Austin Culture Map. Austin’s reputation as a bustling tech hub isn’t the only reason why…
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JD Power & Associates Offers RVDA Member Discounts
RV Dealers Association (RVDA)-endorsed provider J.D. Power and Associates (Specialty Valuation Services) recently launched updated versions of its popular dealer…
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Dragonfly Energy Showcases Battle Born Video Playlist
Dragonfly Energy is showcasing rigs powered by its Battle Born Batteries in a video playlist covering numerous topics on YouTube.…
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German OEM Concept Aims to Make the ‘Ultimate Surf Camper’
The following is a product spotlight from New Atlas. Despite the existence of multiple modern custom surfy camper vans and concept campers, when…
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