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Elkhart-Based Assembly Masters Acquired by Bay Motor Products
Calder Capital announced the successful acquisition of Assembly Masters of Elkhart, Indiana, by Bay Motor Products, headquartered in Traverse City,…
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Allison Transmission Declares Quarterly Dividend
Allison Transmission announced that its board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.27 per share on the company’s…
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Tariffs & Trade Wars: How Dealerships Can Gain Some Control
With daily news of new international tariffs and trade war counter-moves, many dealers feel powerless, observing from the sidelines. Politics…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Grand Design RV is recalling certain 2024-2025 Momentum…
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Polser USA Hires Industry Veteran To Lead RV OEM Sales
Polser USA announced that Stacy Martin has been hired as the new RV OEM sales manager for Polser USA. Martin…
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Camping World Reaches ‘Record’ New, Used Market Share
Camping World Holdings announced that according to RV industry retail registration data compiled by Statistical Surveys, the company reached a…
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Trump: Tariffs on China May Decrease to 80%
President Donald Trump said he may cut tariffs on China from 145% to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting among…
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Coldwater’s Haylett Trailers Hit by Fire
The following is a report from WWMT News Channel 3. Branch County Central Dispatch said firefighters responded to a fire at…
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Kampgrounds of America Touts Multiple KOA Campground Additions
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) announced several new additions to the organization’s family of campgrounds. Sherstin Lauman and April Lewis…
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Temperatures May be Rising, But Gas Prices are Not
The following was reported by the American Automobile Association (AAA). In the lull between spring travel and the kick-off to…
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Octane Closes $200M Loan Sale With Yieldstreet
Octane announced the completion of an agreement to sell a portfolio of $200 million of fixed-rate installment powersports loans to…
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Infinite Outdoors Initiative To ‘Give Public Land Back to the Public’
Working to give public land back to the public, Infinite Outdoors announced the launch of Access Granted, a first-of-its-kind initiative…
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How To Tackle Sustainability on a Shoestring Budget
Demonstrating your company’s sustainability efforts is becoming a business imperative. Whether you’re navigating the complex regulatory landscape or sensing a…
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Making the Most of Your Parts & Accessories Department
Keeping an eye out for new products in the market that are sure to sell in your parts and accessories…
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RVWA’s Spring Campout Full of Laughter, Networking & Lasting Memories
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) successfully concluded its third annual, 80’s-themed Spring Campout, which brought together over 100 dynamic members…
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Renogy Strengthens RV OEM Support With Pre-Tariff Off-Grid Products
With a fully stocked warehouse in Elkhart, Indiana, Renogy, a renewable energy off-grid solutions provider, announced it has proactively prepared…
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RV Technical Institute Featured on ‘The RV Atlas’ Podcast
Curt Hemmeler, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s executive director, recently spoke on The RV Atlas podcast to share the institute’s…
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Go RVing Releases National Go RVing Day Toolkit
The fourth annual National Go RVing Day is right around the corner. Celebrated the second Saturday of June, this year on June 14, National…
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Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Driver Featured in New Apple Immersive Film
Yokohama Tire driver Laura Hayes is the subject of a new film from Apple TV+ currently streaming on Apple Vision Pro.…
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RVshare Joins AGD+, AllGear Digital’s Advertising Network
AllGear Digital, publisher of outdoor and active lifestyle brands, announced that RVshare, one of the largest online communities for RV…
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Alpine/Bridger Teton KOA Holiday Joins KOA Family
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) welcomed the Alpine/Bridger Teton KOA Holiday and its owners, Dennis and Laura Decker to the KOA family of campgrounds.…
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ORR Applauds Formation of Bipartisan House Public Lands Caucus
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), a coalition of outdoor recreation trade associations representing the $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy, said…
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RVDA Webinar To Cover Employment Best Practices for Dealers
With a rapidly evolving employment landscape and increasing regulatory demands, the National RV Dealers Association (RVDA), in partnership with KPA,…
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KOA’s 18th ‘Care Camps Big Weekend’ Kicks Off May 9
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) is preparing to host Care Camps Big Weekend at 376 participating campgrounds throughout North America.…
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Champion Homes Wins MHI Excellence in Manufactured Housing Award
Champion Homes, formerly known as Skyline Champion Corporation, announced that for the 11th consecutive year, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI)…
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Spartan RV Chassis Partners With Rush Truck Centers
Spartan RV Chassis, a brand of The Shyft Group, announced a strategic partnership with Rush Truck Centers, one of North…
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WFCO Expands Partnership With RVTI
WFCO Technologies, maker of power conversion and management products for nearly 50 years, announced its expanded partnership with the RV…
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Federal Reserve Leaves Key Rate Unchanged
The following is a report from The Associated Press. The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, brushing…
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IDS Unveils New DMS-Embedded Payment Solution
Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) announced the launch of IDS Pay, a fully embedded payment solution that transforms how dealerships handle…
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Registration Opens for 2025 NATDA Trailer Show
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) announced that registration is now open for the 2025 NATDA Trailer Show, taking…
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AdventureGenie, Open Roads Team Up To Fuel RV Adventures
AdventureGenie, an AI-powered travel planning tool for camping and RV trips, announce an new partnership with Open Roads, a platform…
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Jayco’s Entegra Coach Transitions Class A Diesels to Tiffin
THOR Industries, Inc. announced a strategic partnership between Jayco and Tiffin Motorhomes, whereby production of Class A diesel motorhomes for…
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LCI Industries Reports 8% Net Sales Increase in Q1
LCI Industries, a supplier of engineered components to the recreation and transportation markets, reported first quarter 2025 results. First Quarter…
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National Park Service Faces Largest Cut in 109-Year History
The following was a release from the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). The Trump Administration on May 2 released its budget…
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Dometic Launches 35K Furnace Essential
Dometic announced the launch of its newest innovation in RV climate control: the Dometic 35K Furnace Essential. Available this May,…
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Official WARN Notices Detail THOR Layoff Numbers
Three THOR Industries companies – Heartland RV, Cruiser RV and DRV Mobile Suites – received layoff notices issued in late…
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Air Lift Co. Debuts LoadLifter Kit for Ford F-450 Super Duty
Aftermarket air suspension manufacturer Air Lift Company is now offering a new LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate, featuring an internal jounce…
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The Dyrt: 3 of 4 Campers Have Camped With Their Vehicle
The topic of camping usually evokes images of campfires and tents, but new data shows that most campers are partial…
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Go RVing Encourages Consumers To Go ‘Just Beyond Your Door’
Just think of the possibilities. Hiking, kayaking, swimming, birdwatching, mountain biking, rock climbing or even simply enjoying a book in…
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Early 2025 Search Trends Shows Consumer Interest in Travel Trailers
RV Trader presents data to help dealerships understand what customers are looking for during online searches to help them make…
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Lippert Team Serves Its Communities During National Volunteer Week
For the sixth year running, Lippert Components participated in National Volunteer Week. From April 21–25, Lippert team members across the…
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RVRA Survey: RV Rental Demand Remains Healthy Despite Uncertainty
Almost two-thirds of RV dealers who also rent RVs surveyed this spring said their bookings for the upcoming summer season…
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Gulf Stream Coach Extends Spring Showcase Due to High Dealer Interest
Gulf Stream Coach announced an extension to its successful Spring Showcase at its headquarters in Nappanee, Indiana. The event provides…
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Cummins Reports Q1 Financials
Cummins Inc. reported results for the first quarter of 2025. “The company delivered strong financial results in the first quarter…
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De Minimis Loophole Closed
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). As we reported last month on April…
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Family RV Association To Feature on Discovery’s ‘RV There Yet?’
The Family RV Association (FRVA), formerly known as Family Motor Coach Association, welcomed special guests to its 110th International Convention…
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Collins & Co., CONTOURE Form Exclusive Distribution Agreement
Collins & Co., a leading RV market distributor and division of Patrick Industries, has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with…
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Newbook Launches ‘Essentials’ Platform
Newbook, provider of hospitality management solutions and part of the Storable family of brands, announced the launch of Newbook Essentials,…
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Great Escapes RV Resort Named Texas Park of the Year
Great Escapes RV Resorts Bryan College Station has been named Park of the Year by the Texas Association of Campground…
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Garmin Announces Q1 Results
Garmin reported results for the first quarter ended March 29. Highlights for first quarter 2025 include: Record consolidated revenue of…
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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 2025 Stealth and…
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Outdoor Rec Industry Applauds America the Beautiful Act Introduction
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) celebrated the bipartisan introduction of the America the Beautiful Act by U.S. Sens. Steve Daines…
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RV Technical Institute Publishes 2024 Annual Report
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) has released its 2024 Annual Report, which outlines its progress in strengthening its training program…
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REV Group Recognized as 2025 Military Friendly Employer
REV Group Inc. has been named a 2025 Bronze Military Friendly Employer and Military Friendly Spouse Employer by VIQTORY, a…
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Allison Transmission Announces Leadership Changes, Q1 Results
Allison Transmission announced the promotions of Avery Sheets to executive director, North America regional sales and national accounts, and Alex…
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Brown & Brown Reports Q1 Revenue Up 11.6% YOY
Brown & Brown announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter 2025. Revenues for the first quarter of 2025…
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US Added 177K Jobs in April, Unemployment Stays at 4.2%
The following is a report from The Associated Press. American employers added a surprising 177,000 jobs in April as the…
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The Shyft Group Announces Quarterly Dividend
The Shyft Group announced that its board of directors authorized a cash dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock.…
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Inventors Develop RV Cover Protection, Wireless Signaling System
A new concept from InventHelp.com is designed to address damage to RV covers. “As an RV owner, I was frustrated…
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Quiet Week at the Pump as Gas Prices Fluctuate Slightly
The following was reported by the American Automobile Association (AAA). The national average for a gallon of regular saw few…
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2025’s Women in Business Honorees
Women — nearly 79 million of them — make up 47% of the U.S. workforce, according to data from the…
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Women in Business: Brenda Arms
At Alliance RV, Brenda Arms is responsible for overseeing the efficient and accurate distribution of RV parts, ensuring that service…
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Women in Business: Deanna Weaver
Deanna is the backbone of Bontrager Outdoors, bringing her extensive experience of RV manufacturer functions from Jayco to the company.…
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Women in Business: Denyse Pontius
Denyse has been a driving force behind Century Chemical Corp.’s growth and success, her nominator says. Leading with vision and…
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Women in Business: Jennie Hilliard
Since leaving her career teaching elementary school, Jennie has been on a process of refining, and many times creating, processes…
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Women in Business: Laura Swope
Laura’s nominator begins by asking: “How do you describe Ms. Everything?” Laura began working for Vogt RV World as a…
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Women in Business: Lisa Smith
Lisa is responsible for managing the Tiffin Motorhomes Allegro Club, including planning and ensuring the success of several owner rallies…
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Women in Business: Mandy Weimerskirch
At REV Group, Mandy is the controller for Goldshield Fiberglass, American Coach, Holiday Rambler and Fleetwood RV brands, as well…
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Women in Business: Monika Geraci
Monika runs public relations and oversees all organic content for the RV Industry Association (RVIA), RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and…
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Women in Business: Nicole Schantz
At Priority RV Network, Nicole leads an independent RV dealer network, overseeing growth, dealer and supplier relations, and operational excellence.…
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Women in Business: Rachel Yessa
Rachel plays a critical role in shaping Lippert’s presence in the RV, automotive and marine industries. She develops partnerships and…
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Women in Business: Samantha Newcomb
Samantha is responsible for the interior design and product procurement for all materials for Forest River’s Pause / Reboot product.…
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Women in Business: Sarah Betz
As a co-owner of RV Doctor, Sarah oversees the service aspects of the business and manages inventory while working closely…
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Women in Business: Stacey Curtis
Stacey is responsible for developing, delivering and refining training programs that enhance the skills and performance of General RV’s Delivery…
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Women in Business: Valerie “Val” Chowning
Val is the third-generation owner of RV Sales. She has knowledge that surpasses most men in the industry when it…
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Women in Business: Victoria “Vicki” Ross
As plant manager, Vicki oversees all aspects of production and personnel for Thor Motor Coach’s Plant 240 — Class B…
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OHI: 2025 Advocacy Efforts Update for Q1
The following is a blog post from OHI (formerly known as the National Association of RV Parks and Camgrounds) updating…
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Overland Expo Reveals 2025 ‘Ultimate Build’ Rig
Now in its fifth year, Overland Expo’s renowned “Ultimate Build” program is continuing its tradition of transforming capable factory vehicles…
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Patrick Reports 7% Net Sales Increase in Q1 Report
Patrick Industries Inc., a leading component solutions provider for the Outdoor Enthusiast and Housing markets, reported financial results for the…
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Lightspeed, Alliance RV Launch New Integration
Lightspeed DMS, a leading provider of dealership management software for RV dealers, announced a seamless new integration with Alliance RV, delivering…
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Myers Industries Reports Q1 Financials
Myers Industries Inc. announced results for the first quarter ended March 31. Myers Industries’ President and CEO Aaron Schapper said,…
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E-Van Debuts Composite Thermal Liner for Electric Vehicles
E-Van, the composite body division of Embassy Specialty Vehicles, introduced its new Insulated Liner for use in a range of electric vehicle (EV) applications.…
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RVDA of Canada Brings Back ‘RV Tech Week’ in June
The first week of June marks the return of RV Tech Week, a national campaign celebrating the critical role of RV technicians and…
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American Power Systems Launches High-Output Alternators
American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) has launched an all-new, high-output alternator series providing more output across the board at both lower…
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RVTI Attends Career, Technical Education Annual Conference
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) recently participated in the Association for Career and Technical Education’s Region 4 Annual Conference, which covers Arkansas,…
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Big Beard Battery Touts Texas Assembly Amid Tariff Challenges
Big Beard Battery announced that as recent tariff changes send shockwaves through the battery industry, it is “proud to stand…
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Hitching a Ride: Expert Insight on Towing & Hitches
To get some insight on towing and hitches, RV PRO spoke with Alex Walker, director of sales at Blue Ox…
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China’s ‘All in Caravaning’ Trade Fair Kicks Off May 9
All in Caravaning (AIC), one of China’s leading international trade fairs for motorhomes and caravans, will take place May 9-11…
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Industry Leaders Unite for 2025 Park Improvement Event
Lippert Components announced its support of the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) Emerging Leaders Coalition in its upcoming park improvement event.…
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Camping World Reports Q1 Revenue Up 3.6%
Camping World Holdings (CWH) reported results for the first quarter ended March 31. Marcus Lemonis, chairman and chief executive officer…
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White House Issues Executive Order on Tariffs
Update as of Tuesday, April 29: On April 29, the White House issued an executive order providing relief from the stacking…
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GEN-Y Hitch Expands Partnership With Brinkley RV
GEN-Y Hitch announced that its Executive 5th to Gooseneck Pin Box is now available as a factory-installed option on the Brinkley…
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The Dyrt: Campers Over 55 Prefer RVs
The Dyrt has found that 61% of campers 55 and over list RVs and trailers as their primary camping type,…
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Grote Industries Names Madison Facility Operations Director
Grote Industries announces that Dan Brito has joined the company as director of operations – Madison, Indiana. With over 15…
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Xponent Power Begins Customer Deliveries, Ramps Up Commercial Production
With the U.S. setting a new record by installing 50 gigawatts of solar capacity in 2024, Xponent Power said it…
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27North Unveils Additions to Van, Truck Lineup
27North, a Missouri-based maker of modern off-roading vehicles including the RexRover and Ascender, unveiled two new additions to its selection of vans…
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CompoCloset Launches S1 Sealing Toilet on Kickstarter
CompoCloset, a leader in portable composting and eco-friendly toilets, announced the launch of its newest innovation: the S1 Sealing Toilet…
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Shady Oaks Camping Resort Announces Reopening Under New Ownership
Shady Oaks Camping Resort announced its grand reopening under new ownership, following extensive renovations and rebranding efforts. To commemorate this…
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Go RVing: 58% of Former RV Owners Open to Purchasing Again
The following is a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Go RVing’s newest special report turns attention…
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Mastering the Art of RV Towing: A Guide for Technicians
Towing an RV is more than just hitching up and hitting the road. It’s a complex interplay of weights, equipment…
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