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COVID-19 Buyers Have ‘Strong Commitment’ to the RV Lifestyle
The latest report from Go RVing’s RV Owner Demographic Profile analyzes first-time RV buyers, with a spotlight on those who entered…
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AT Overland’s Slide-In Truck Camper Offers Versatility, Rugged Simplicity
The following is a report from GearJunkie. AT Overland’s new Aterra ASI camper sets a fresh standard in versatility, blending…
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Ranger Distribution Annual Speaking Event To Feature Robb Zbierski
Ranger Distribution (RDI) announced that its fourth annual “Giving Without Expectation” speaking event will take place Aug. 19 at Ranger…
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US Consumer Sentiment Drops as Inflation Expectations Soar
The following is a report from Yahoo Finance. Consumer sentiment tumbled further in April as the impacts of President Trump’s…
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Velotric Launches Fold 1 Plus E-bike
Velotric, a leader in premium e-bikes, announced the launch of Fold 1 Plus, a folding e-bike purpose-built for riders who…
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RVs Gaining Momentum as Canadians Look To Travel Internally
The following is a report from CTV News. As more Canadians are looking to travel within our own country, road…
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ORR: $1.2T Outdoor Rec Economy Depends on Accessible Public Lands
The following is a report from the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable. Our public lands and waters are uniquely American and are…
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Mobile RV Tech Offers RVTI Curriculum Testimonial
The following is a profile from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). One of the students who has completed the Institute’s…
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KOA Report Reveals Strong Growth in Camping Industry
Camping has continued to evolve to meet the needs of the influx of new and experienced outdoor enthusiasts in the…
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Outside Names Top Trailers, Truck Campers & Van Conversions of 2025
The following is a report from Outside. There was a time when you had to choose between comfort and off-roading…
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Consumer Trends in RV Customization: How Dealerships Can Stay Ahead
Today’s RV buyers aren’t just looking for a vehicle — they want a home on wheels that matches their lifestyle.…
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Harbinger Launches Serial Production of American-Made Electric Vehicle
Harbinger, a California-based electric vehicle (EV) truck manufacturer, announced it has achieved the official start of production for its American-made…
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OIA: New Tariffs Will Hurt Jobs, Raise Costs & Put Businesses at Risk
Newly announced tariffs will make it more expensive to make and sell outdoor gear in the U.S., hurting American businesses,…
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Trump Ends De Minimis Exemptions
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). On April 2, President Donald Trump…
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Challenger Motorhomes Debuts a New Type of Hybrid
The following is a report from AutoEvolution. Not to get too philosophical about it, but life is a continuous, never-ending…
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Stellantis Temporarily Halts Production at 2 Plants in Canada, Mexico
The following is a report from The Associated Press. Automaker Stellantis is temporarily halting production at a plant in Canada…
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Trump Declares Sweeping Tariffs To Promote US Manufacturing
The following is a report from The Associated Press. President Donald Trump announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S.…
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RV Trader Offers RV Pricing Trends Insight
RV Trader, the online marketplace for RV sales, recently released a review of 2024’s RV pricing trends as well as…
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OHI Details Connect Event, Peer-to-Peer Learning
The inaugural OHI Connect event brought together RV park and campground owners and operators for a peer-to-peer, workshop-focused event designed…
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The Dyrt: Solo Camping Increases for 3rd Consecutive Year
The Dyrt found that the percentage of campers who camp alone increased for the third consecutive year. Nearly a third…
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Renogy & Water Mission Expand Partnership for Safe Water Initiatives
Renogy, a renewable energy off-grid solutions provider, announced an expanded partnership with Water Mission, a nonprofit engineering organization that builds…
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Arches National Park Closes Popular Hiking Area Indefinitely
The following is a report from USA TODAY. A beloved area at Arches National Park in Utah was closed indefinitely…
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Ultrafabrics, Pantone Collaborate on ‘The Simple Pleasures’ Palette
For the third consecutive year, Ultrafabrics, maker of high-performance textiles, has collaborated with Pantone to create another exclusive color palette…
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Pathfinder Ventures Sees April Bookings Up 48% YOY in Canada
Pathfinder Ventures has provided an update on the progress of its Lifestyle Communities division and insight on its Western Canada…
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US Consumer Confidence Declines for 4th Straight Month
The following is a report from The Associated Press. U.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views…
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Rex & Sons RV Celebrates Opening of Castle Hayne Location
The following is a report from the Wilmington Biz. Longtime Wilmington RV dealer Rex & Sons RV marked the opening…
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Go RVing Trends To Know: AI-Powered Chatbots
Go RVing released its Monthly Trends Report, this month with findings on the continuing evolution of AI-powered chatbots. Unlike traditional…
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Over 425 Pennsylvania Campsites Close Indefinitely Due to DOGE Cuts
The following is a report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. Several federally operated campgrounds at one of Pennsylvania’s most popular summer…
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Newbook Launches Enhanced Payment Solution for Outdoor Hospitality
Newbook, provider of hospitality management solutions and part of the Storable family of brands, has launched an enhanced version of…
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Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged, Outlook More Uncertain
The following is a report from The Associated Press. The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and…
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Go RVing Details Young Families’ Role in the RV Market
Building off the recently released Go RVing 2025 RV Owner Demographic Profile, the new “Young Families Subgroup Special Report” highlights…
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RV PRO Roundup: Employee Appreciation & Boosting Company Culture
Employee Appreciation Day, established in 1995, is celebrated annually on the first Friday in March (in 2025, it fell on…
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Judge Says National Park Service Must Reinstate All Fired Employees
The following is a report from SFGATE. A federal judge in San Francisco has ordered the National Park Service and…
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‘Tin Can Tourists’ Mark Origins of Tampa Bay RV Camping
The following is a report from Tampa Magazines. Americans spend millions each year on campers and recreational vehicles (RVs). While…
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US Consumer Sentiment Near 2-1/2-Year Low
The following is a report from Reuters. U.S. consumer sentiment plunged to a nearly 2-1/2-year low in March and inflation…
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Spring Travel: 28 Million Americans Intend to RV
The latest RV Industry Association (RVIA) Spring Travel Intentions Survey revealed key insights into RV travel and leisure travel trends,…
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NMLA Launches 2025 Survey Questionnaire for Marine Lenders
The National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA) announced the collection of data for its 2025 Annual Statistical Report (ASR) has begun.…
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‘RVing in New England’ Talks DiPietro’s 5-Week RV Trip
“RVing in New England,” the weekly Facebook Live show hosted by Bob Zagami and John DiPietro of the New England RV Dealers…
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RVIA: What Is HUD’s ‘RV’ Definition & Why Does It Matter?
In 2018, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) redefined and clarified the RV exemption from manufactured housing standards. This provided…
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The Dyrt: Campers Found Booking Campsites ‘Difficult’ in 2024
The Dyrt found that 56.1% of campers said they had a difficult time booking a site in 2024 because campgrounds…
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Spring Roadsigns Forecast Webinar This Friday
On Friday, March 14, at 1 p.m. Eastern, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) will host a members-only webinar to review…
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Wholesale Shipments Into Canada Increased 15.9% YOY
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reports that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31,…
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Go RV Rentals Releases 2025 RV Rental Price Index
Go RV Rentals has published its 2025 RV Rental Price Index Report, offering a detailed overview of rental rates and…
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RV PRO Roundup: Women in the RV Industry
Every March 8, International Women’s Day is celebrated worldwide, and in the United States, the entire month of March, Women’s…
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Video: Alliance RV Discusses Core Values
Alliance RV recently released a video with Coley Brady, Ryan Brady and Bill Martin exploring the company’s core values —Relentless…
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Azure Printed Homes Cofounder To Keynote CSS West Conference
The outdoor hospitality sector is soaring in 2025 as U.S. travelers are blending nature and luxury more than ever before.…
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Trump Postpones Some Tariffs on Mexico & Canada
The following is a report from The Associated Press. President Donald Trump on Thursday postponed 25% tariffs on many imports…
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RVDA of Canada Provides Updates on Tariffs
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada provided the following update to its members regarding the U.S.-Canada tariffs and…
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The Dyrt: Farm Camping Grows in Popularity for 5th Consecutive Year
The Dyrt found that farm camping is increasingly popular with campers. About one in seven campers (14.1%) reported camping on…
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Strong Sales, Attendance at UK Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show
The UK’s 2025 Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show closed on a high, with some exhibitors reporting significant sales increases and…
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New RoadSigns Report Forecasts Shipments To Hit 350K in 2025
The spring 2025 edition of RV RoadSigns, the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association, projects…
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SB 26 Continues To Move Through California Legislature
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). California Senate Bill 26 — the…
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Desire for Caravanning Remains Strong at German Reise + Camping Show
The following is a report from AboutCampBtoB.com. The 2025 edition of Reise + Camping closed its doors after five successful…
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RVIA Seeks Vital Input To Bolster Advocacy Efforts
The following was included in the RV Industry Association’s News & Insights report. The RV Industry Association (RVIA) is doubling…
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The Dyrt: 80% of Campers Plan To Camp in a National Park in 2025
The Dyrt found that four out of five campers plan to camp in a national park in 2025. America’s first…
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Warren Buffett Pays Homage to Pete Liegl in Annual Letter
The following is a report from Fortune. Warren Buffett says not many people will know the name Pete Liegl, and…
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OIA Urges Bold Advocacy & Strategic Engagement
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) President Kent Ebersole issued the following letter to members regarding advocacy and its impact on the…
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Rep. Rudy Yakym Defends Administration’s Tariff Threats
The following is a report from The Elkhart Truth. U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym defended the administration’s use of tariffs to…
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RoverPass 2025 Report: What’s Next in Outdoor Hospitality
RoverPass has officially released the 2025 RoverPass Outdoor Hospitality Report, providing an in-depth analysis of camping, RVing and glamping trends…
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Go RVing Shares Black RVers’ Inspiring Stories
The following was shared in the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s News & Insights report. Core to the Go RVing brand…
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OIA Warns Workforce Cuts Put Public Lands Access at Risk
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) President Kent Ebersole released the following statement in response to recent staffing cuts at the U.S.…
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Kingstar’s Overland Trailer Features a Garage That Doubles as a Bedroom
The following is a report from AutoEvolution. Admittedly, you can’t have it all in life, but let that not stop…
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Trump’s Firing of 1,000 National Park Workers Raises Concerns
The following is a report from The Associated Press. The Trump administration has fired about 1,000 newly hired National Park…
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Protective Asset Protection Report Addresses F&I Product Trends
Protective Asset Protection, a leading provider of F&I programs and services, revealed its 2024 F&I Annual Update Report. The comprehensive…
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The Dyrt: 2024 Saw Less Camping Cancellations, No-Shows
The Dyrt found that 70.7% of campers say they used all their reservations in 2024, a significant increase from 58.9%…
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US Inflation Worsening With Rising Grocery, Gasoline Prices
The following is a report from The Associated Press. U.S. inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries, gas,…
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RV Makers Prepare for Production Impacts Amid Tariff Threats
The following is a report from WSBT-TV, a CBS affiliate in South Bend, Indiana. Not only has President Trump stamped…
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ICON, Daytona Racer Amber Balcaen Partner on New AI Tool
ICON and Gambit Technologies announced a partnership with ARCA driver Amber Balcaen for the week of the 2025 Daytona 500.…
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February Dealership Forum To Discuss Customer Communication
Join IDS’ Constellation Dealer Forum this month to learn how dealers are leveraging technology to have better communication with customers.…
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RVTI Master Technician Details Training Experience
The following is a testimonial published by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The RV Technical Institute’s gold standard curriculum trains…
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Trump To Add 25% Steel, Aluminum Tariffs; More Import Duties Coming
The following is a report from The Associated Press. President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday that the…
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US Senators Issue Warning for National Parks
The following is a report from SFGATE. Twenty-two democratic and independent U.S. senators sent a letter Friday morning to newly confirmed U.S.…
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RVDA of Canada Offers Tariffs Webinar Recap, Recording
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada held a webinar Thursday, Feb. 6 to address the potential impacts of…
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Nominations Open for Outstanding Women in Business
Every year, RV PRO recognizes some of the top women who are excelling in the RV industry. Whether they are…
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Update: Associations Issue Statements on Tariffs & Industry Impact
Update from 2/4 1 p.m. ET: U.S. Customs and Border Protection has released a bulletin to provide guidance on the…
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Trump To Pause Tariffs on Mexico, Still in Place for Canada & China
The following is a report from The Associated Press. U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum put their…
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RVTI Spotlights RV Tech Career Path at Florida RV SuperShow
As the RV industry gears up for a new year, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is at the forefront, engaging…
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AP: California Withdraws EPA Requests for Stricter Emissions Rules
The following is a report from the Associated Press. California’s efforts to limit pollution from diesel-powered trains and big rigs…
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California’s SB 26: A Revision to Recent Changes in California’s Lemon Law
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). California Senator Tom Umberg introduced Senate…
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MSN: Make-a-Wish Surprises Families With Campers at Syracuse RV Show
The following is a report from MSN. The Ultimate RV Show at the New York State Fairgrounds became the launchpad…
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RV Learning Center Fixed Ops Workshop Set for NTP-STAG Expo
RV dealership personnel from across the country are headed to the 2025 NTP-STAG Expo in Aurora, Colorado, next week where fixed operations…
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RV Storage & Service Provider Rebrands, Expands Nationwide
Outrig, formerly known as goHomePort, has unveiled a new name, logo and website as part of a rebranding effort. The…
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Four Points RV Resorts Adds 5th Jellystone Park Franchise to Portfolio
Four Points RV Resorts is adding a fifth Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort franchise to its portfolio. Four Points recently…
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A Welcome Economic Rebound
Clearing skies with a chance of showers. Retailers can look forward to a gradually improving operating environment in 2025, thanks…
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RVDA, RV Trader, Stat Surveys Launch Free Purchase Strategy Webinar
The National RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and RV Trader, the online marketplace for RV sales, in collaboration with Statistical Surveys,…
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Elements of Style
What’s inside counts. Interior design affects the functionality of a space in addition to the overall comfort and aesthetics. RVers,…
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OHI: How Outdoor Businesses Can Advocate for Climate in 2025
The Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI) published the following article on four ways outdoor businesses can advocate for climate in 2025:…
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RVDA’s Ingrassia Talks ‘New Outlook’ on Legislative Issues
The following column was written by Phil Ingrassia, president of the RV Dealers Association (RVDA), and originally published in the December…
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Performance Brokerage Services, Stanek Group To Host Webinar
Performance Brokerage Services and The Stanek Group at Morgan Stanley will be hosting a Panel Discussion with Raul Rodriguez, senior vice president…
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Industry Professionals’ Predictions for 2025
If we have learned anything since 2020, it’s probably to be flexible with what you have planned. In fact, the…
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A2C: Are You Inviting Unwanted Holiday Guests?
The following is a post from Accelerate2Compliance on heightened cyber-attacks businesses should be aware of during the holidays. The holiday…
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RVTI Board Welcomes Chair, Two New Members
In 2025, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s board of directors is welcoming its next chair, as well as two new…
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Refreshing RV Interiors
Beginning with a small warehouse space in Elkhart, Indiana, Panel Solutions, a manufacturer of products for the RV and other…
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RVIA 2024 Annual Meeting: Recordings Available
On Thursday, Dec. 12, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) held its 2024 Annual Meeting, the association’s primary membership-wide meeting that…
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CNN: California Emission Rules Stand as Supreme Court Denies Appeal
The following is a report from CNN. The Supreme Court declined Monday to take up an appeal from conservative states…
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OIA: Post-Election Policy Implications for the Outdoor Industry
The 2024 election resulted in a dynamic political landscape with significant policy implications for outdoor industry businesses, particularly in overseas…
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RVDA Launches Dealer Help Desk & Solution Center
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has launched a new member service, the RVDA Help Desk & Solution Center, designed to…
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Grand Canyon National Park Named Top Outdoor Destination for 2025
The following is a report from Travel + Leisure. In recent years, RVing has transformed from a niche pastime into…
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Marriott Explores the Outdoors With Postcard Cabins, Trailborn
Marriott International announced the expansion of its outdoor-focused lodging offerings through two founding deals with key players in the outdoor…
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Small Business Optimism Spikes, Surpasses 50-Year Average
The following is a report from The Hill. Small business optimism jumped in November, surpassing the 50-year average for the…
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