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RVDA of Canada To Host RV Career Showcase
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada announced its upcoming RV Career Showcase, set to take place at the…
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The Dyrt: Majority of Campers Cancel or No-Show Reservations
The Dyrt found that less than half of campers (42.7%) used all the reservations they made in 2023. These results…
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‘RVing in New England’ Spotlights May Open House Events
The Weekly Facebook Live show RVing in New England, hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), planned to…
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Brunswick Recognizes Facilities for Safety Achievements
Brunswick Corporation announced the 33 recipients of its 2024 awards for exceptional safety performance. These honors highlight Brunswick’s commitment to…
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General RV Named Michigan’s Largest Family-Owned Dealership
General RV Center has been named one of Michigan’s largest family-owned businesses and the top family-owned RV dealership in the…
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Dragonfly Energy, National Forest Foundation Partner to Plant Trees
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced its pledge to plant over 10,000 trees in collaboration with…
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Cummins Names VP of Emissions Solutions
Cummins Inc. named Alison Trueblood its new vice president of Cummins Emissions Solutions, effective May 1. “I am thrilled to…
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Truma North America Spotlights Corporate Sustainability
Truma North America recently highlighted its corporate sustainability efforts. “Corporate sustainability is about more than simply putting a recycling bin…
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Roadmaster Unveils New RV Protection Solutions
Roadmaster announced the launch of two products designed to enhance safety and durability for RV enthusiasts: the 4725 Heat Shield…
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OHI Appoints New Board Member
OHI announced the appointment of Ali Rasmussen to its board of directors. Rasmussen, CEO and creative director at Spacious Skies Campgrounds,…
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General Coach Canada Debuts New Truck Campers
The following is a report from Gordon White at TruckCamper.com. General Coach returns to truck campers with two all-new hard…
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Truck Camper Security Prototype Available
A new concept from InventHelp.com addresses security concerns for a truck camper shell when sleeping inside. “I thought there should…
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Bluetti Touts Portable Power Solutions at Overland Expo West
BLUETTI, a provider of portable power stations, is gearing up to showcase its advanced portable power solutions at the coming Overland…
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Global RV Rental Market to Grow by $353M
The RV rental market is forecasted to grow by $353.45 million during 2023 to 2028, accelerating at a CAGR of…
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The Next Move in Sustainability: Making the Switch to Lithium
Moving toward sustainability in the RV manufacturing industry is widely accepted as a nonnegotiable. The industry must continue to make…
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Ember RV Welcomes New Sales Rep
With its growing dealer base and three product lines, Ember Recreational Vehicles has added to Rocco Lisa to its sales…
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Meyer Distributing Adds to Lineup
Meyer Distributing announced its new additions: Snap Dock, Huffy, Otter ICE and Beavertail Boats. Snap Dock: Snap Dock floating dock…
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Priority One Launches Financing Texts With Kenect
Priority One Financial Services announced a partnership with Kenect, a reputation management and business text messaging platform. The integration enables…
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Torklift Helps Family Travel Safely After Mishap
Torklift International recently offered its assistance to an RV family who suffered a safety setback. Jeanne and Jerred Bailey, the…
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Commercial Recreation Specialists Promotes Two Key Leaders
Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS), a provider of commercial-grade recreation solutions, announced the promotion of two team members, Ryan Hartberg and…
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Thor Class C Motorhome Converted Into Mobile Dog Rescue
The following is a report from Auto Evolution. RV renovators who are not afraid to think outside of the box…
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RVOvernights.com Unveils New Proprietary App
RV Overnights, a membership-based platform connecting small businesses with RVers, announced the release of its proprietary app for both iOS…
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Amazon Plans To Invest $11B in Indiana
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced on Thursday its plans to invest an estimated $11 billion in Indiana, creating at least…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Daimler Coaches North America is recalling certain 2011-2016…
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Eberspächer Announces Change of Management at Purem
Eberspächer announced Friday that for health reasons, Marcus Knödler is unable to continue in his role as CEO of Purem…
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Octane’s Jason Guss Named an Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
Ernst & Young (EY) today announced that Jason Guss of Octane was named an Entrepreneur of the Year for 2024…
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EarthCruiser Closes After 16 Years of Overlanding
EarthCruiser, a manufacturer of off-road expedition vehicles, announced it has ceased operations after 16 years in the overland travel industry.…
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RVDA & KYCS Webinar To Focus on Theft & Inventory Protection
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and KYCS Global (KYCS) will hold a 30-minute webinar on Wednesday, May 15, at 2:00…
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Video: Alliance RV Spotlights Its Commitment to Quality
The following is from Alliance RV. This is a behind-the-scenes look at Alliance RV, where innovation isn’t just a buzzword…
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Grand Design RV Collaborating With Startup Moxie Elkhart County
The following is a report from ABC57. Grand Design RV is collaborating with Startup Moxie Elkhart County Group to create…
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KOA Breaks Ground on $11M Campground in West Virginia
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice broke ground on the state’s newest RV campground and resort at Mylan Park in Morgantown.…
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Dometic Minibars Again Awarded Energy Star’s ‘Most Efficient Mark’
Dometic announced its minibars have been recognized as the Most Efficient of Energy Star for the third year in a…
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AP: US Growth Slowed Sharply Last Quarter
The nation’s economy slowed sharply last quarter to a 1.6% annual pace in the face of high interest rates, but…
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AAA: Pump Prices Stick to the Slow Lane
With domestic gasoline demand decidedly in the doldrums and the cost of oil retreating, the national average dipped two cents…
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Full-Time RVers Spill the Beans: How Dealers Can Do Better
Researching this column was very interesting. What was challenging was figuring out how to write truthfully about what each person…
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RV Shipments Up 9% Through First Quarter
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s March 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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RV PRO Welcomes John Gaskins to Sales Team
RV PRO is excited to announce John Gaskins has joined the publication as account executive, effective April 22. Gaskins has…
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‘RVs Move America Week’ to Host Speaker Jonathan Martin
Attendees at this year’s RVs Move America Week, taking place June 2-6 in Washington, D.C., will have the opportunity to…
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The Shyft Group Reports Q1 Financials
The Shyft Group, a North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly and upfit for the commercial, retail and service specialty…
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RVDA, NTP-STAG Canada to Award $12.5K Bursaries
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada, backed by the generous support of NTP-STAG Canada, opened applications for the…
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Dometic Awning Production Returns to Elkhart
Dometic announced the return of awning manufacturing and distribution back to Elkhart, Indiana. Starting in May, awning production will begin…
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Registration Open for RVTI Level 3 Chassis Workshop
Registration is now open for the RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s Level 3 chassis specialty workshop, taking place June 5-6 at the…
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Dill Air Controls Hires Technical Training Manager
Dill Air Controls announced the newest member of its team, Sean Lannoo. Joining us on April 29, Lannoo will step…
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RVTI: Level 3 Learner Shares Course Testimony
The following is a report from the RV Technical Institute (RVTI). Since launching last year, the RV Technical Institute’s Level…
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New Volkswagen California Slated for May Premiere in Berlin
The following is a report from AboutCampBtoB.com. The world premiere of the new Volkswagen (VW) California camper van will take…
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Pioneering Sustainable Practices
With the growing emphasis on environmental consciousness, companies are increasingly prioritizing sustainability and striving to decrease their carbon footprint. Walex,…
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Lithia & Driveway Reports $8.6B in Q1 Revenue, 23% Increase
Lithia & Driveway (LAD), parent company of Airstream Adventures, reported on Wednesday that first quarter 2024 revenue increased 23% to…
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Blacksford RV Rentals Acquired by Cortina Partners, Triples Revenue
On May 1, 2023, Cortina Partners acquired a majority stake in Blacksford RV Rentals, an RV rental company with offices…
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Brown & Brown Announces Q1 Financials
Brown & Brown announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2024. Revenues for the first quarter of…
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Stories Of Sustainability: Wood Is Good
The following was an RV Industry Association (RVIA) News & Insights guest article from Erin Curtis, Genesis Products VP of…
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goHomePort Holds Colorado Springs RV Service & Repairs Shop Grand Opening
goHomePort, the parent company of RV storage, rentals and service/repairs businesses, celebrated a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its…
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RVDA Committee Changes Name of Dealer/Manufacturer Meetings
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA)’s Industry Relations Committee has approved a name change for the dealer-manufacturer meetings held at the…
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National Powersport Auctions To Hold Spring RV Auction
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) announced its nationwide spring RV auction, set to take place via NPA Simulcast on Tuesday, May…
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The Dyrt: Nearly Two-Thirds of Campers Have Camped for Free
The Dyrt found that nearly two-thirds (65.8%) of campers reported camping for free at least once in 2023, nearly double…
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AP: California Opening First New State Park in a Decade
California will open its first new state park in a decade this summer, Gov. Gavin Newsom and state officials announced…
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Star brite Introduces New Line of Ceramic Cleaners & Protectants
In the world of RV maintenance, Star brite is revolutionizing the game with its new line of ceramic-based cleaners, protectants…
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RMS North America Releases 2024 State of the Industry Report
RMS North America, a provider of reservation and property management systems to the outdoor hospitality industry, released its annual State…
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2025 NTP-STAG Expo Slated at Colorado Venue
NTP-STAG announced that its 2025 EXPO will be held Jan. 20-21, 2025, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center…
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Forbes: Airstream’s Bob Wheeler Talks ‘Unprecedented Transformation’
The following is a report from Billee Howard at Forbes.com. Amidst the pandemic we saw crisis cut both ways. At…
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House Introduces GSP Reform Act
This week, House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chair Adrian Smith introduced the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Reform Act.…
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Lightspeed, RV Partfinder Announce Integration Partnership
Lightspeed, a leading dealer management solution (DMS) provider, and RV Partfinder, a platform for locating RV parts quickly and efficiently, announced…
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General RV Building New Supercenter in North Carolina
General RV Center celebrated the completion of the first phase of construction on its new Supercenter in Salisbury, North Carolina.…
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Winnebago Touts Summer Facility Tours
Winnebago is offering free tours of its RV manufacturing facilities daily throughout the summer. Factory tours of the Forest City,…
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New Go RVing Logo Window Clings Available
New Go RVing window clings are available for RV dealers, state dealer associations and RV show promoters to help bring…
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Suburban Launches Pizza Oven for Elite Series Griddles
Suburban, an Airxcel brand, launched its new pizza oven that fits on top of the Suburban 18-inch griddle. Now, RV…
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National Park Service Hosting Events This Week
Taking place this year April 20-28, National Park Service (NPS) parks, programs and partners across the country are hosting events celebrating…
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Opinion: Are We Allowed To Ask Questions About Sustainability Yet?
In the margin of an old journal of mine there is a quote that reads, “Freedom is rarely, if ever,…
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General RV Center Offering Free Education for RV Technicians
General RV Center announced today it will offer a tuition-free, paid learning program for employees to further their education as…
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RVDA Seeks Support for Travel Trailer & Camper Tax Parity Act
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) urged industry members to support both the bipartisan Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act…
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RV Manufacturer Risks Losing Tax Deal With County
The following is a report from The Elkhart Truth. An RV maker that received financial incentives from the county when…
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Bureau of Land Management’s ‘Public Lands Rule’ Finalized
The Department of the Interior announced a finalized Public Lands Rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public…
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Horizon Outdoor Hospitality Teams Up With RVC Outdoor Destinations
The following is a report from Modern Campground. Horizon Outdoor Hospitality and RVC Outdoor Destinations announced a strategic joint venture…
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Roadtrippers Introduces AI-Based Planning Tool for Cars & RVs
Roadtrippers, a road trip planning tool, announced the launch of its AI-powered road trip planner designed for both cars and…
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GE Appliances Partners With Kentucky Glamping Resort
The following is a report from WDRB. GE Appliances has entered a unique partnership with the glamping resort next door…
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NHTSA Lists Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following weekly vehicular recalls: Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain 2022-2024 Allergro Open…
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Creating a Cohesive Story
Q: What is Genesis Products known for and what are consumers looking for now? Erin Curtis, Vice President of Marketing…
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RVDA Con/Expo Keynote Speaker to Focus on Creating Heroes
Best-selling author and marketing executive Kevin Brown is scheduled to deliver the keynote address during the opening general session of…
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Limited Seats Available for All-Female Tech Training
Less than three weeks remain until the next all-female RV tech training class, held by The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA)…
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Dometic Reports Improved Q1 EBITA Margin Despite Challenging Market
Dometic reported Friday that net sales for the first quarter were SEK 6,527 m (7,289); a decrease of -10%, of…
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Meyer Distributing Acquires the Assets of Frank’s Supply
Meyer Distributing announced that it has substantially acquired the assets of Frank’s Supply, a regional distributor serving Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana…
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Jason Lippert Honored by Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart County
The following is a report from The Goshen News. Two individuals instrumental in the work of the Boys & Girls…
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Polaris Donates More Than $130K To Off-Road & Snow Organizations
Polaris announced it is donating more than $130,000 to off-road vehicles (ORV), all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and snowmobile riding clubs, and…
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Advanced RV Finds Success With 4-Day Workweek
The following is a report from Crain’s Cleveland Business. Many people have been coming into their workplaces less frequently than…
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AAA: Is the Recent Climb in the Price of Gas About to Stall?
Lackluster domestic demand for gasoline paired with decreasing oil prices led to the national average for a gallon of gas…
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Understanding PVR & How It Can Improve F&I Revenue
Q: What is PVR, and why is it important for RV dealerships to track? A: PVR, or “per vehicle retailed,”…
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Meyer Distributing Announces Q1 Sales Performance Award
Meyer Distributing announced its 2024 First Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award. This award recognizes sales account managers who consistently exceed…
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Storyteller Overland Unveils the MODE XO
Storyteller Overland, manufacturer of Class B RV adventure vans and off-grid expedition vehicles, announced the MODE XO as the latest…
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Harvest Hosts Seeks Applicants for Cow Cuddling Internship
Harvest Hosts announced its Cow Cuddling Internship program for the summer of 2024. This internship offers an opportunity for passionate…
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Registration Now Open for Aftermarket Conference
The 2024 RV Aftermarket Conference is scheduled for Aug. 12-15 in Orlando, Florida, and registration is now open. The conference,…
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RVWhale.com Launches Enhanced Wholesale Platform
RVWhale.com, a dealer-to-dealer wholesale platform for dealers, announced the launch of its enhanced version. This latest iteration introduces a suite…
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Go RV Rentals Publishes 2024 RV Rental Price Index
Go RV Rentals has released its 2024 RV Rental Price Index, which records how much it costs to rent an…
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THOR Industries, Lifeline Youth Ministries Open RV Learning Lab
The following is a report from WNDU 16 News Now. Lifeline Youth Ministries, in collaboration with THOR Industries, THOR Motor…
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OIA Applauds GSP Reform Act Passing House Committee
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) said Wednesday it applauds the successful House markup of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Reform…
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Follow That Rabbit!
A giant checkered rabbit hopped by as we opened the entry door to Briter Products’ facility. Over the years, we…
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Canadian RV & Camping Industries Push for Critical Investments from Government
Leaders from the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and the Canadian Camping and RV Association (CCRVA) were on Parliament…
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EasyCare Unveils New Brand Identity
EasyCare and National Auto Care, APCO Holdings brands, announced that they have merged into a unified nationwide F&I provider under…
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Dometic Launches Lightweight, Compact Camp Shelter
Dometic announced it is launching a lightweight camp shelter featuring a small pack size, aluminum frame and dope-dyed fabric for…
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Torklift Adopts Stainless Steel in Manufacturing Its Products
Torklift International announced a shift in its manufacturing process by adopting stainless steel for its products. Stainless steel offers a multitude…
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RVIA’s Kirby: RVs Move America Only Six Weeks Away
The following is a letter from Craig Kirby, the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s president and CEO. RVs Move America Week…
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52% of Campground Guests Influenced by Sustainable Practices, Study Reveals
The following is a report from Modern Campground. A new study released by Modern Campground, in partnership with Cairn Consulting…
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