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StorageDefender Launches RV & Boat Smart Solutions
StorageDefender, provider of smart monitoring technology services for the self-storage market, announced the introduction of its RVDefender and MarineDefender, a…
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ARC Awards $68.2M to Appalachia’s Coal-Impacted Communities
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $68.2 million to 65 projects through its Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic…
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Minnesota & North Dakota Sign Confluence Accords
Outdoor recreation leaders from Minnesota and North Dakota committed to advance the principles contained in the Outdoor Recreation Industry Confluence…
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A Rift in the Market
From carving waves to cruising highways, the founder of Rift Carbon Campers, Chris Durham, isn’t one to become complacent. In…
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Canada’s Pleasure-Way Celebrates Production of 20,000th Van
Pleasure-Way Industries, Canadian manufacturer of Class B motorhomes, announced a milestone in its company history — in early July, Pleasure-Way…
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Toy Storage Nation To Hold December Workshop
Toy Storage Nation (TSN) announced a TSN Executive Workshop to be held Dec. 6 in Phoenix. The one-day immersive workshop…
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RVIA Opens Registration for Annual Meeting
Registration is open for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s 2024 Annual Meeting. This virtual event is taking place on Thursday, December…
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KOA Report Urges Accessibility to ‘Strengthen Business, Create Sustainability’
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) released its Accessibility report as a part of the annual Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report series.…
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New Service Best Practices Topic of RVDA Con/Expo Session
During an education session entitled “The New RV Industry Service Management Recommended Practices” to be held at the upcoming RV…
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International Studies Conclude Nature Boosts Well-Being
A number of studies conducted around the globe have been released – including one based on the meta-analysis of 45…
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The Value of Social Media Communities
As a marketer in the RV industry, I’ve always sought innovative ways to connect with our audience. In 2020, my…
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RV Travelers Shifting Toward Upscale Campgrounds, Study Finds
The following is a report from Modern Campground. A new study released by Modern Campground, in partnership with Cairn Consulting…
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Dreamliner Acquires Two Entertainment Logistics Companies
Dreamliner, provider of upscale travel coaches for the entertainment industry’s artists, announced that it has acquired two events logistics companies,…
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Lippert, Other Leaders Talk Collaboration, Diversified Industry for Regional Growth
The following is a report from Inside Indiana Business. Industrial diversification, placemaking investments, regional collaboration, a mindset shift, talent retention…
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RVDA Spotlights Top-Rated Brands With Quality Circle Awards
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) is honoring 19 RV manufacturers/brands with Quality Circle Awards for achieving the highest scores in…
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Meet RV PRO’s Inaugural Editorial Advisory Board
As a leading resource for the RV industry, RV PRO is always looking for ways to become better connected to…
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Airstream Will Make Only 30 Outland Edition Camper Vans
The following is a report from Auto Evolution. If there’s one RV and camper manufacturer known the world over for…
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ORR Hosts Leadership Forum on Outdoor Rec & Rural Development
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) in collaboration with the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship and…
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Washington, D.C. ‘Most RV-Friendly’ City in the US
The following is a report from Travel + Leisure. Over 11.2 million U.S. households own an RV — that’s a…
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DealNow Launches Person-to-Person Online Vehicle Transaction Platform
DealNow, a service that enables secure online transactions for any vehicle — including cars, RVs, boats and other recreational vehicles…
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Modernized Campgrounds Led by Sustainability, Tech in New KOA Report
The latest installment of the annual Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report from Kampgrounds of America (KOA) reveals the trends reshaping…
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Go RVing Brings National News Coverage to Open House
During last week’s Elkhart Open House, Go RVing conducted a satellite media tour broadcasting live TV segments highlighting the RV…
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KOA Summer Interns Bring ‘Fresh Ideas’ Upon Program’s Conclusion
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) announced the successful conclusion of its 2024 Campground Management Internship Program. Marking the second year of…
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inTech’s Teardrop Takeoff
In a world where travel trailers have evolved into ever-larger behemoths, the teardrop trailer remains a charming reminder of simpler…
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AEONrv Touts 2024 Model as ‘Future of Overlanding’
AEONrv announced the launch of its updated 2024 model year built on the 2024 Ford Transit AWD 156-inch wheelbase cutaway…
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Grand Design’s Momentum Line Releases Exclusive ‘LiftSuite’
Grand Design RV unveiled the Momentum LiftSuite, a feature exclusive to the Momentum toy hauler product line. This technology transforms…
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Leveraging AIAs for Dealership Success
As shoppers spend more time online, the success of RV dealerships increasingly hinges on their ability to connect with potential…
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Erwin Hymer Group Reports Record Results
In the 2023/24 fiscal year, THOR Industries achieved a turnover of $10.04 billion with just over 22,000 employees and 186,908…
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ORR Welcomes Report Supporting Economic Development through Outdoor Recreation
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) welcomed the release of a new report from the Departments of the Interior, Agriculture and…
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Outdoorsy Group Exceeds $3B in Sales, Plans European Expansion
The Outdoorsy Group, a travel and hospitality company that operates a consumer marketplace for recreational vehicles, insurance and real estate,…
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NMLA’s Marine Lenders Conference Wraps in Virginia
Over 140 attendees representing 73 marine finance and related marine industry businesses gathered Sept. 22-24 for another successful conference hosted…
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Fun Town RV Acquires Dealership in Rockford, Michigan
Fun Town RV announced its acquisition of Northtown Motor Homes Inc. in Rockford, Michigan, located at 10947 Northland Drive NE,…
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THOR Industries, Harbinger Collaborate on First Hybrid Class A
THOR Industries unveiled the world’s first hybrid Class A motorhome, the THOR Test Vehicle, the company said in a release.…
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Stay Amped With These Power Trends
From buyer demographics to the way customers are using their RVs and what features they want, the RV industry has…
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Outdoor Rec Industry Addresses US Trade Policy Impacts
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) hosted a critical virtual briefing (recording available here), gathering industry leaders to discuss the impacts…
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Biden-Harris Administration Addresses De Minimis Shipments
The following is a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). In a move aimed at protecting…
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USTR Finalizes China Tariffs Review Actions
On Friday, Sept. 13, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) finalized tariff actions stemming from those proposed in May following…
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RV Dealership Ideas for Attracting First-Time Buyers
What if your dealership was not only known as the best place to purchase an RV, but also as a…
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Optimum RV Set To Acquire Oklahoma RV Center
Optimum RV announced that it is set to acquire Oklahoma RV Center in Oklahoma City, marking a significant step in…
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Manufactured Home Updates Aim To Create More Attractive Segment
The following is a report from The Elkhart Truth. Sweeping updates to federal standards are aimed at helping manufactured housing…
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Military Family Journeying in RV To Run 5K in All 50 States
Air Force pilot Jeremy Hough and his wife, Kelly, along with their teen daughters, Campbell and Caroline, will embark on an…
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Maintaining Sway Control 101
One of the biggest concerns of RV owners is sway control. Whether they are driving a lightweight trailer, a toy…
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Lippert Awarded ‘5 Star’ Recognition by The Wellness Council of Indiana
Lippert Components Inc. has been awarded the 5 Star AchieveWELL designation through The Wellness Council of Indiana. As the sole recipient…
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ORR To Host Briefing on US Trade Policy in Outdoor Recreation
On Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 12 p.m. ET, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) will host a briefing on U.S. trade policy…
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Trader Interactive RVDA Con/Expo Workshop To Show Importance of Data
Jennifer Green-Neff, head of brand marketing at Trader Interactive, parent company to RV Trader and Statistical Surveys, will host “Leveraging…
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Caravan Salon Touts Over 250K Visitors
Satisfied visitors and exhibitors marked the ten days of Caravan Salon 2024, show organizers said. “The heart of the caravanning…
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Elkhart Business Park Development Proceeds
The following is a report from The Elkhart Truth. Further development of the Elkhart East Business Park could pave the…
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Interior Dept. Provides $325M To Increase Access to the Outdoors
Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis announced the distribution of $325 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Stateside…
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Dan Pearson’s Family Accepts Industry Unity Award
The late Dan Pearson of PleasureLand RV was posthumously awarded the David J. Humphreys RV Industry Unity Award for his…
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L Catterton, THOR Partner With Outdoor Hospitality Platform
L Catterton, a leading global consumer-focused investment firm, announced that it has made a strategic investment in Open Road Resorts (ORR),…
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Bontrager Outdoors Unveils Two New Camper Models
Bontrager Outdoors announced the introduction of two new products focused on versatility and customer experience for the 2025 model year.…
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Ember RV To Debut E-Series SPARK at Hershey Show
Ember Recreational Vehicles announced it will debut its newest and most affordable addition to its product lineup, the E-Series SPARK at…
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Fun Town RV Acquires New Locations in Arkansas & Indiana
Fun Town RV announced its expansion with its second retail location in Elkhart, Indiana. Jarrod McGhee, founder and CEO of…
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The Daily Upside: The Ups & Downs of Camper Economics
The following is a report from The Daily Upside. Gross domestic product. Inflation. Treasury bill rates. Consumer spending. Household accounts.…
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Election Uncertainty Disrupts Fall Travel Plans for 1 in 4 Campers, Study Finds
The following is a report from Modern Campground. The upcoming election is casting a shadow over fall travel plans for…
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RVWA Hosts ‘Powerful’ Women’s Equality Day Event
The RV industry came together in a powerful display of unity on Monday, Aug. 26, to honor Women’s Equality Day,…
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KOA: Kids Who Camp With Family More Likely To Be Lifelong Campers
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) released its Families & Kids report, the seventh installment of the Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report…
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Lightship To Start Production Before Year’s End
The following is a report from The Denver Post. A startup that is out to electrify recreational vehicles expects to…
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RVIA: Road Trips Reign Supreme This Fall
The open road beckons with 27 million Americans planning to go RVing this fall and 7.3 million hitting the road…
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Lead Generation, Dealership Branding Touted at RVDA Con/Expo
Ron Wheeler, CEO of Wheeler Advertising, and Annie Wheeler-Rusch, account and social media director, will deliver education workshops aimed at…
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Creating a Campsite Community
When Peter Esparza and Evelyn Mendoza purchased a Storyteller Overland Classic MODE camper van in August 2022, they had no…
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Escape Adventures, Blacksford To Offer Guided RV Cycling Tours
Escape Adventures announced a new partnership with Blacksford Luxury RV Rentals to offer multiday guided cycling tours via luxury RV.…
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Campspot & Insider Perks Announce AI Phone Service Partnership
Campspot and Insider Perks, creator of AI marketing and technology solutions for the outdoor hospitality industry, announced an exclusive partnership…
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RVIA Spotlights Forest River’s Leo Akins
The following is a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Forest River Corporate General Manager Leo Akins is…
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A Throne With a View
It’s often the least favorite part of camping. It stinks. It’s hard to get rid of without a sewer connection.…
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Sensible Weather, KOA Team Up To Offer Weather Guarantees
Sensible Weather, provider of weather protection for travel and outdoor experiences, announced its new partnership with Kampgrounds of America (KOA).…
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Elkhart County Approves High-End RV ‘Resort’ Plan
The following is a report from the Elkhart Truth. Plans for the first 80 spots in a “higher-end” RV park…
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Economic Conditions Addressed in RVDA Con/Expo Workshop
Charles Dougherty of RVDA Convention platinum sponsor Wells Fargo Inventory Finance will lead dealers through an in-depth look at the…
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Lazydays Holdings CEO Talks ‘Creatively’ Weathering the RV Downturn
The following is a report from SGB Media. According to Statistical Surveys Inc., U.S. retail year-over-year RV registrations declined 6%…
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The Rise of Off-Grid RVing
When you hear the word overlanding, do you immediately think of RV travel in countries like Australia? While off-road RVing…
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Campspot Again Named to Inc. 5000 List
Inc. announced that Campspot, for the 3rd consecutive year, earned a spot on the Inc. 5000, its annual list of…
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weBoost Unveils the Drive Reach RV II
weBoost, provider of cell signal booster technology, announced the launch of its most powerful and versatile RV cell signal booster…
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Lazydays Reports Q2 YOY Losses, CEO Remains ‘Confident’
Lazydays reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30. John North, Lazydays chief executive officer, said, “Our team…
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Filling Out the Family Tree
Entering the motorized segment of the RV industry has always been part of Grand Design’s vision since the company’s inception…
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Preorders Open for ‘Aerodynamic’ Polydrops P21
The following is a report from Auto Evolution. Earlier this year, we heard that Polydrops was working on their latest…
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Half of Campers Adjust Travel Plans Due to Weather, Study Finds
The following is a report from Modern Campground. The latest research from MC Hospitality Highlights reveals that half of all…
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RV Sales Named 2024 Albuquerque ‘Best RV Dealership’
RV Sales has been named as New Mexico’s 2024 Albuquerque Journal Readers’ Choice Award winner in the Best RV Dealership category. This…
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The Dyrt: Top 9 Most Dog-Friendly Campgrounds in the US
The Dyrt announced its Top 9 for K-9s: The Most Dog-Friendly Campgrounds in The U.S. for 2024. According to The Dyrt’s…
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From a Land Down Under: Aussie Innovation Meets US Adventure
While the name MDC may not be familiar in the U.S. trailer market yet, the brand touts an enviable reputation…
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Octane Raises $50M in Series E Funding Round
Octane announced that that it has closed its Series E funding round with $50 million in new equity capital. Octane…
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Venture RV Group Forms Partnership With United Sales Associates
The Venture RV Group, a group of independent representatives servicing the RV sector across North America, announced its partnership with…
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Airstream Unveils 2025 Model Year Travel Trailer Updates
Airstream unveiled model year updates for its 2025 model year travel trailer lineup. This season’s key product debut is the…
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ORR Celebrates Anniversary of Great American Outdoors Act
On Sunday, Aug. 4, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) celebrated the fourth anniversary of the passage of the Great American…
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Lithia & Driveway Announces New Chief Operating Officer
Lithia & Driveway (LAD), parent company of Airstream Adventures, announced it has realigned organizational leadership to more efficiently realize operational…
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Cavco Reports FY25 Q1 Results
Manufactured housing company Cavco announced financial results for the for the first fiscal quarter ended June 29. Quarterly Highlights Net…
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Niesmann+Bischoff Intros Triple-Axle Class A
New Atlus released a look at Niesmann+Bischoff’s latest Arto designs, which the company debuted in July and will publicly debut…
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Meyer Distributing Presents Q2 Sales Performance Award
Meyer Distributing announced its 2024 second quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award. The award recognizes sales account managers who consistently exceed…
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Lerch RV’s Lessons in Success
Mistakes and successes go hand in hand, and Ed Lerch isn’t ashamed to admit it. The founder of Lerch RV,…
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Octane Appoints Company’s First President
Octane announced that it has appointed Steven Fernald as president. In this newly-created-role, Fernald will take over the day-to-day management…
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RMS North America Partners With BookOutdoors
RMS North America, a provider of reservation and property management systems to the outdoor hospitality industry, announced its partnership with…
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Domestic Lithium RV Batteries: Paving the Way Toward a Safer, More Independent Future
As RV ownership continues its surge in popularity among diverse audiences, the demand for improvements in efficiency and reliability in…
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Olympian Shaun White Partners With Go RVing
This summer, Go RVing is partnering with several social media influencers to connect with untapped audiences and pique their interest…
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RVTI Spotlights New Account Specialist
Educational roles are a crucial component of the RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s continued success and its training program. With that…
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One-Third of 2023 West Coast Camping Plans Disrupted by Wildfires
The Dyrt found that 18% of campers reported that wildfires or natural disasters disrupted their camping plans in 2023. That’s three…
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RVIA Safety Committee Addresses Workplace Ergonomics
The following is a RV Industry Association’s News & Insights report. Workplace ergonomics is a concept that has garnered increasing attention…
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RVIA, Blue Compass Featured on Fox Business
Fox Business recently hosted the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Monika Geraci and Blue Compass RV’s Jon Ferrando. RV travel saw…
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EmergencyRV Steps In To Help After California Park Fire
The following is a report from KION 46 News Channel. Multiple organizations are on the ground to help people who…
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RVshare Reveals Top 10 ‘Outdoor-Friendly’ Cities
RVshare, the largest community for RV owners and renters, in partnership with Cairn Consulting Group, announced exclusive findings about the…
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OIA Climate Action Corps Releases 2023 Impact Report
Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) Climate Action Corps released data from its 2023 Annual Impact Report, summarizing the group’s progress in…
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Braxton Creek Rebrands to Bontrager Outdoors
The former Braxton Creek announced its rebrand to Bontrager Outdoors and plans to introduce new products and features beginning with…
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