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RVIA Issues Condolences on the Passing of RVB’s Bev Gardner
Editor’s Note: The following statement by the RV Industry Association has been unedited. We were deeply saddened to hear about…
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Intel to Develop Driverless Tech
Mobileye’s driverless car is part of Intel’s attempt to grab a stake in autonomous technology and the Israeli company, which…
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Park Model Pilot Program Begins in National Park
A ribbon cutting was recently held for four park model RVs (PMRV) donated to Rocky Mountain National Park as part…
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Cool Your Customers’ Heels (And Keep Your Business Running Hot) With These Products
Winter doesn’t have to be the slow season for RV shops because there is plenty of work to do even…
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Goshen Citizens Ask for Halt on Keystone Building
Neighbors south of newly annexed Keystone RV land want to know when the company will stop building, the Goshen Board of…
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Ford: Tariffs Decreased Profits by $1 Billion
Ford Motor Co. is escalating its criticism of the administration’s metals tariffs that the company has already said took a…
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Crane Co. Sees Sales Decline in RV Market
Crane Co., a manufacturer of industrial products, reported third quarter 2018 sales were a record $856 million, an increase of…
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Vans, Hatchback Sales Increase Following Storms
Jumpstart Automotive Media, a media, insights, and marketing solutions company, recently did a post-Florence shopping analysis showing what types of…
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CampgroundViews CEO to Speak at Conference
Mark Koep will be presenting at the 2018 NFRA Conference to leaders of the outdoor industry discussing the importance of…
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Community: CURT to Showcase Charities and Innovation with Customized Vehicles
CURT Group will be taking part in several charity builds this year at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev.…
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Elkhart Aims to Diversify Into Other Industries
There is no better time than now, while Elkhart’s economy is strong, to increase the city’s economic resilience and develop…
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KOA to Showcase ‘Campground of the Future’
Kampgrounds of America and the RV industry team producing “RVX: The RV Experience” have joined forces to build a “Campground…
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Elkhart Development Corp. Funding May Change
A proposed change in the way the city pays its share to the Economic Development Corp. (EDC) of Elkhart County is drawing objections…
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Class Action Suit Filed Against Camping World
Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP has announced that a class action has been commenced on behalf of purchasers of Camping…
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DSI Survey is Available to Take
The RV Dealers Associations’ 25th Annual Dealers Satisfaction Index survey is underway, the organization recently reported. The online version of the survey…
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Elkhart Property Manager Dies at 47
Robert E. Letherman, 47, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, at IU Medical Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness.…
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16 Campgrounds and RV Parks Open After Hurricane
Sixteen campgrounds and RV parks in Florida’s Big Bend Region are open following Hurricane Michael, according to the Florida Association…
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KOA’s Whitney Scott to Present at RVDA Expo
The 2018 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will feature an hour-long workshop in the sales and rentals track presented by Whitney Scott,…
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RVIA Hires Dealer Relations Specialist
The RV Industry Association has brought on a new dealer relations specialist, Dan Donati, for the first-ever RVX. Donati has…
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Trump Plans to Withdraw from Postal Treaty
The U.S. has announced plans to withdraw from a 144-year-old postal treaty, which the White House says lets China ship…
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Congress Members Ask for Tariff Exclusion Process
U.S. Reps. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) and Ron Kind (D-Wis.) recently called on U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to establish a process that allows U.S. companies…
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Maine Establishes Office of Outdoor Recreation
Maine joins eleven other states in establishing an Office of Outdoor Recreation responsible for helping to grow the outdoor recreation…
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Community: RV Advisor Rushes to Help Hurricane Victims
RV Advisor recently announced efforts to provide much-needed relief supplies to the Florida Panhandle communities devastated by Hurricane Michael. In…
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Average Elkhart County Wages Increased in 2018
The number of jobs and the money earned by workers both rose in a year’s time in Elkhart County, according…
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‘RVers’ TV Series to Premier on PBS Next Year
FourPoints Television is producing a TV series called The RVers. The show will take viewers along for the ride as RV-celebrity hosts provide…
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RV PRO to Launch Weekend Edition, Seeks Submissions
To deliver the latest news and developments in the industry, RV PRO is looking for new ways to connect content with…
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FRVTA to Try Augmented Reality Tech Training
At its board of directors meeting last month, the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) approved a $16,000 expenditure to test…
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RVIA President Issues Letter About RVX
Editor’s note: The following letter from RV Industry Association President Frank Hugelmeyer is presented in its entirety with only minor,…
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Escapees, Winnebago to Improve RVer Experiences
Note: The following is a portion of an article published in the Escapees Club Newsletter today. Earlier this year, Escapees…
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FEMA Issues Travel Trailer Purchase Request for Disaster Relief
FEMA has contacted the RV Dealers Association regarding a request to purchase travel trailers for disaster relief in North Carolina…
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Deadline for Hall of Fame Nominations Approaches
The deadline for nominations to the RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019 is Oct. 31, “so we are encouraging all…
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Learning Center Webinar to Cover Labor, Pay
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 1 p.m. ET on…
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Tire Pressure Specialist to Speak at SEMA Show
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, a manufacturer and supplier of OE and aftermarket tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), has announced…
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NADA Q3 Insights Show Upward Trend in RV Market
NADAguides recently released its RV market insights for the third quarter of 2018, showing all segments of the market are…
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RVIA Joins the Americans For Free Trade Coalition
The RV Industry Association recently joined the Americans for Free Trade coalition, and the association said it encourages its members’ companies, who…
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RVIA and NMAA Support New Trade Agreement
Following the formal announcement of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on Oct. 1, both the RV Industry Association and the National Marine Manufacturers Association voiced their…
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Students Tour Dometic During Manufacturing Week
Dometic recently participated in Manufacturing Week in Elkhart County for the third year, educating local eighth grade students and highlighting the…
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Spartan Motors Welcomes 75 Students to Facility
Spartan Motors recently celebrated Manufacturing Day this month by introducing more than 75 local high school students to career possibilities in manufacturing…
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Lazydays Donates $5,000 to RV Learning Center
Lazydays RV recently contributed $5,000 to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center, bringing the dealership’s total giving to $30,000. “Lazydays’…
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Dozens of Park Operators Attend CalARVC Event
Nearly 80 private park operators gathered at Wine Country RV Resort in Paso Robles, Calif., to attend CalARVC’s Fall RV…
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Creating Classic Coaches
Greg and Stephanie Williams like a challenge. It’s a good thing they do, given that customers seem to enjoy giving…
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Camping World’s American Flag in N.C. Stirs Controversy
Trey Allen chuckled when briefed on the waves of controversy surrounding Camping World’s scofflaw American flag in Statesville, N.C. This…
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Florida RV Parks Close Ahead of Hurricane Michael
Many RV parks and campgrounds along northern Florida’s Gulf Coast are closing before Hurricane Michael hits the state. “RV parks…
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Land ‘N’ Sea Owner Launches New Service Network
Brunswick Corp. recently announced that it launched a new Boating Services Network. Its first initiative will be OnBoard Boating Club…
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E15 Fuel to be Available All Year
President Trump directed the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday to make gasoline with 15 percent ethanol, or E15, available during…
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Four Men Missing from RV Park Flood
Emergency crews were searching for four men Monday whose RV was among those swept away as floodwaters in an RV…
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Walorski Issues Statement on Trade Agreement
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) recently released the following statement after the U.S., Canada, and Mexico announced a new trilateral…
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Manheim Promotes Jane Gitere to Specialty Auctions
Manheim recently promoted Jane Gitere to director of national accounts for Manheim Specialty Auctions. In this role, Gitere will continue…
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IBEX Show Attendees Increase by 20 Percent
Organizers of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference said the number of visitors was up 20 percent over last year.…
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Business Returns to Normal In Carolinas
Business is returning to normal at many campgrounds and RV parks in North and South Carolina, particularly as road conditions…
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Manufacturers Plan Indiana Jobs
In honor of National Manufacturing Day, 22 companies announced plans to locate in or expand in Indiana, together committing to…
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Parks Maintenance Bill Advances
The RV Industry Association applauds the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for passing the bipartisan Restore Our Parks Act…
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Unemployment Lowest in 49 Years
The last time the U.S. unemployment rate was roughly as low as the 3.7 percent it is now — December…
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Enyart is new RVIA Chairman
Garry Enyart, director of Mobile Generator Sales & Coach Care at Onan/Cummins Power Generation was elected as Chairman of the…
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RVDA Urges Members to Vote Before Expo
Most states have a method for any eligible voter to cast a ballot before Election Day, either during the early…
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Eighth-Graders Size Up Manufacturing
Local eighth-graders are getting a peek at what manufacturing looks like in Elkhart County, Ind., this week and a glimpse…
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NAFTA Replacement Benefits RV Industry
President Trump this week announced a new trade agreement with Canada and Mexico intended to replace the North American Free…
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Jellystone Workshop Precedes LSI Symposium
Leisure Systems has scheduled a Prospective Owners Workshop on Sunday, Nov. 4, in Covington, Ky., to give aspiring Jellystone Park…
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Marine Industry Is Healthy, But Needs to Do More
The marine industry is thriving, but it has to do more to attract a younger and more diverse audience to…
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Trade Associations Back Bill to Fix Floorplan Deductibility
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) and Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.), co-chair of the House RV Caucus, are sponsoring new legislation…
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Indiana Tax Climate Tops Midwest
Indiana’s tax system is once again among the top in the nation, according to Inside Indiana Business. The Washington D.C.-based…
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Canada, U.S. Deal Saves NAFTA
The United States and Canada forged a last-gasp deal on Sunday to salvage NAFTA as a trilateral pact with Mexico,…
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Scenic Byways Program Restart Moves Forward
On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved H.R.5158 – which directs the Secretary of Transportation to…
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Trudeau on NAFTA: ‘Canadians are Tough Negotiators’
Canada, on Thursday, shrugged off U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism that talks to modernize NAFTA were moving too slowly and…
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La. Dealer Wins Corvette from Thor Industries
ELKHART, Ind. – Attending Thor Industries’ 10th annual Open House Week proved particularly rewarding for one Louisiana dealership representative, who…
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Community: Woodytent Donates Tent to Care Camps
A Woodytent M was recently donated to KOA Care Camps for a live auction. The tent, valued at $27,000, will…
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Majority of August RV Shipments Decrease
The RV Industry Association’s August survey of manufacturers found RV wholesale shipments finished at 39,417 units, a decrease of 12.5…
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Towable Values Back Off as Fall Approaches
Black Book recently released its monthly RV market overview, showing that the average selling price for motorized units was $44,484, which…
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Good Sam Club Membership Reaches 2 Million
Camping World Holdings has announced that its RV and outdoor lifestyle organization, the Good Sam Club, has surpassed the 2-million-member…
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RVDA of Canada Partners with PURIFYD
The RVDA of Canada has formed a new endorsement partnership with PURIFYD, a subscription-like, health protection service that will eliminate the biological…
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Team RV Express Expands Operations
Middlebury, Ind.-based RV transport company Team RV Express is expanding its operations for the fifth consecutive year. A new corporate…
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Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith Joins RV Caucus
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith is the junior senator from Minnesota and is a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, an…
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RVs Represent $30 Billion in U.S. Gross Output
Yesterday, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis announced the final, first-ever report on the economic contribution of the…
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Community: 4th Annual Golf Classic Tees Off Oct. 1
The 4th annual Elkhart Education Foundation Golf Classic presented by Lippert Components will be hosted at the Elcona Country Club in Bristol, Ind.,…
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Outdoor Rec Contributed $734 Billion to U.S. Economy, Study
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) has welcomed the final report on the first-ever government statistics recognizing the outdoor recreation industry…
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VIDEO: Lemonis Appears on ‘Mad Money’
Lemonis doubles down on long-term view for Camping World, says No. 1 asset is loyalty club from CNBC. Camping World…
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Winnebago Thief Who Wrote Bad Check Caught
A Winnebago RV that was stolen from Lazydays in Seffner, Fla., has been found in Broward County. This story originally appeared…
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Walorski Issues Statement on Additional Tariffs
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) released the following statement after the Trump administration announced additional tariffs on Chinese imports: “We…
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Athena Real Estate Acquires Saratoga RV Park
Athena Real Estate has acquired Saratoga RV Park, a 154-site RV park located in the Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The property…
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Applications Open for Spader Leadership Program
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has begun accepting applications for the 2019 to 2020 Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship. This…
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Credit Facility Announced for Outdoorsy
Square 1 Bank, a division of Pacific Western Bank, has provided a credit facility to new client Outdoorsy, which will be…
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Spaces Selling Out for Jellystone Park Symposium
Spaces for the tradeshow at the Nov. 5 to 8 Symposium for Jellystone Park owners is selling out quickly, according…
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’40 Under 40′ Nominations Open
The RVIA’s first annual “40 Under 40” awards will identify current and future leaders in the RV industry who are under…
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RV Advisor Touted as RV ‘Angie’s List’
Gigi Stetler recently launched RV Advisor, a mobile-friendly platform designed to effectively connect millions of RV owners, dealers, and service…
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Community: Florida and Tennessee Campgrounds Welcome Hurricane Florence Evacuees
The Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds and Tennessee Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds has identified campgrounds and…
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GasBuddy: Hurricane Florence Won’t Create Gas Price Spikes
GasBuddy has now expanded its fuel availability tracker for motorists in Georgia, joining North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia motorists,…
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NYT: Tariffs Rattle Elkhart, Ind.
Elkhart, Ind., calls itself the “RV Capital of the World” — more than 80 percent of the vehicles sold in…
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RVIA to Hold Trade Mission to Shanghai
The RV Industry Association has organized a trade mission to Shanghai, China, set for Oct. 17-19. The trade mission will…
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Sunshine Key RV Resort Repairs Hurricane Damage
A year after Hurricane Irma passed through the Florida Keys, the island chain’s largest RV resort has formally reopened to…
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New RVIA Board Elected
The RV Industry Association’s new board members have been elected for the 2018-2021 term. Twelve candidates ran to fill seven…
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Several Manufacturers Issue Recalls
A handfull of manufaturers filed new recalls this week that cover a variety of safety issues that include improper seat…
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Parks Gear Up for Halloween
People often think summer is the busiest time of year in the campground business. But it’s a different story at…
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California to Establish Office of Outdoor Rec
The RV Industry Association, along with other members of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, have called for governors in all 50 states…
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New 330-site RV Park in Montana Gets Approval
Kalispell City Council on Monday night held several votes that clear the path forward for a 50-acre, 330-site RV park…
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TechnoRV Partners for RV Nomads Film
EPIC Nomad TV, a platform of content creators dedicated to the RV lifestyle, has partnered with TechnoRV, a leading RV technology…
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Great Outdoors Month Reports Successful Summer
Great Outdoors Month 2018 was one of the most successful partner celebrations ever, the organization recently stated. At least 10,000…
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GS Media & Events Acquires Eight RV Trade Shows
GS Media & Events, which owns and operates more than 25 recreation-focused consumer shows throughout the U.S., has acquired the…
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Montana May Get 50-Acre RV Park Soon
The Kalispell City Council in Montana will meet today to further discuss and likely hold a vote on a proposal…
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RVIA Urges Industry to Contact Congress About Public Land Restoration
Inadequate federal campgrounds and deteriorating or closed roads, bridges and facilities negatively impact visitor experiences and RVers in particular, the…
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RV Bandit Leads Police Chase
An RV with its expandable sides fully extended was the subject of a pursuit in California between Riverside and San…
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