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Caravan Salon ’24 To Feature Dedicated Tourism Hall
The Caravan Salon trade fair is the European RV industry’s largest annual gathering, and this year, it will highlight the…
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National Go RVing Day Reaches Over 4M Viewers
The third annual National Go RVing Day took place this past Saturday, June 8. The special day, which calls on…
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Applications Open for RVIA Emerging Leaders Coalition
Applications are open to join the next class of the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Emerging Leaders Coalition. The Emerging Leaders…
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Smart RV Technology for Off-Grid Mobile Power Systems
RVs have transformed from simple vehicles into advanced, mobile living spaces. Travelers are no longer satisfied with basic facilities. Life…
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Owl Vans Partners With Mercedes-Benz
Owl Vans, an adventure van accessory company, announced its official partnership with Mercedes-Benz. This exclusive collaboration highlights Owl Vans’ commitment…
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Caravan Salon ’24 To Surpass Last Year’s Exhibit Space
The Caravan Salon trade fair is the European RV industry’s largest annual gathering, and this year’s dates are Aug. 30…
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Erwin Hymer Group Wins Two iF Design Awards
The following is a report from AboutCampBtoB.com. Two leisure vehicles from the Erwin Hymer Group — the Grand Canyon S…
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General RV Center To Help Travelers Pay Less, Vacation More
General RV Center announced it will lower prices on thousands of RVs and camping accessories. June is both National Camping…
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Brunswick Corp. Again Honored by Newsweek
Brunswick Corp. announced it has been named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing from Newsweek Magazine. The award…
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Fox Business Spotlights THOR’s Bob Martin on RV Sales
Fox Business hosted THOR Industries’ CEO Bob Martin, who discussed sales at the start of the summer and dissected the…
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ORR Celebrates Great Outdoors Month, Joins Maryland Recreation Office
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is kicking off Great Outdoors Month by joining the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Office…
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2024 Advocacy Day Spotlights Major Industry Priorities
Advocacy Day, the cornerstone event of RVs Move America Week, took place Wednesday, June 5, with more than 100 association…
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Improving Accessibility in Outdoor Recreation
When Brandon Mantz woke in the trauma center of St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, he couldn’t speak. A tube…
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THOR Reports $2.8B in Q3 Net Sales
THOR Industries announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended April 30. “We are proud of our teams’ performance…
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Taking the Risk & Reaping the Rewards
Evolve or die is a fitting motto for Princess Craft RV. The Texas company, founded in the late 1960s as…
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RVIA Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The RV Industry Association (RVIA) celebrated…
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Agriculture & Interior Depts. Invest $2.8B To Protect Public Lands
The Departments of Agriculture and the Interior announced a proposed investment of $2.8 billion in fiscal year 2025 through the…
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Go RVing Releases 2023 Annual Report
Go RVing has released its 2023 Annual Report, which gives an overview of the program’s initiatives and achievements last year.…
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ORR Recreation Funding Study Advocates for Increased Federal Support
Today, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) released its pivotal report, “Recreation Funding in America: Current Results and Future Insights.” The comprehensive…
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goHomePort RV Service & Repairs Receives Congressional Recognition
goHomePort, the parent company of RV storage, rentals and service/repairs businesses, received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition “in recognition…
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The Dyrt: Glamping Continues to Draw in First-Time Campers
The Dyrt found that more campers are continuing to discover the luxury and joy of glamping. Nearly 8 million people,…
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OHI on Capitol Hill Advocating for RV Parks & Campgrounds
Members of OHI (formerly National ARVC) leadership and campground owners are in Washington this week advocating on issues important to…
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Dragonfly Energy Expands Into Oil & Gas Industry
The following is a report from Benzinga. Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., a renowned provider of innovative battery technology, is making…
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Overland Expo West Reports Record Attendance
Overland Expo West, which took place May 17-19 in Flagstaff, Arizona, announced that the show saw record attendance, attracting 29,500…
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Bankston Motor Homes Named No. 1 Towable Dealer in Alabama
Bankston Motor Homes announced it has been named the No. 1 towable dealer in the state of Alabama for 2023,…
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KOA: Younger Generation Leads Canadian Camper Profile
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) released its first-ever Canada annual report as a part of the newly reimagined Camping and Outdoor…
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Essay: Discovering Back Roads of America in an RV
The following is an article from Frank Berry, Bloomberg opinion columnist. This essay has been adapted from Frank Barry’s forthcoming…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values, Auction Activity Increase
June results for Black Book’s monthly report show average values for both motorhomes and towables at wholesale auctions rose for…
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Nominations Open for Annual RVWA Awards
The RV Women’s Alliance’s (RVWA) Awards, to be presented at the Awards Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 17 during the alliance’s Educational…
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ORR to Host Recreation Funding Webinar
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) will host a webinar on Tuesday, June 4, at 11 a.m. ET, focused on the…
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2024 Fifth Wheel Models: A Dramatic Shift in Exterior Design
There is a new kid in town when it comes to exterior design in the towable sector of the RV…
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RVWA Unveils 2024 Summer Educational Series Lineup
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) announced the return of its highly anticipated Summer Educational Series. Following a successful launch in…
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Career Quest Hosts RVTI, Nearly 3K Students in Attendance
Earlier this month, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) attended Career Quest, an annual career fair hosted by the nonprofit organization…
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RVIA’s Kirby: Memorial Day Weekend Starts RV Travel Season
Craig Kirby, the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s president and CEO, kicked off the Memorial Day weekend with the following letter:…
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Winnebago Finds More People Seeking Benefits of Outdoor Activity
Winnebago Industries released insights from its fourth annual spotlight survey that looks at outdoor industry trends and consumer behavior. More…
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Cavco Reports Q4 & Year-End Results
Manufactured housing company Cavco announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 30. Quarterly Highlights Net revenue…
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Monimoto Launches GPS Tracker for RVs & Motorhomes
Lithuania-based Monimoto, producer of GPS tracker products for powersports and bicycles, announced the launch of the Monimoto 9, a dust…
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Video: Alliance RV Offers Delta Travel Trailer Plant Tour
The following is from Alliance RV. Welcome to Alliance RV’s Delta Travel Trailer Plant 3! Join our exclusive tour to…
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Outdoor Foundation Unveils 2023 Annual Report Findings
The Outdoor Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), released its annual report showcasing 2023 impact data…
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Unlocking the Power of Organizational Culture
Dealing with troubling workplace environments can be difficult. It’s not always clear what the deeper issue is, and the friction…
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Once Upon a Prime Time
Prime Time Manufacturing began its operations in 2009 — arguably one of the worst economic climates the RV industry has…
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Pinterest Travel Report Spotlights Outdoor ‘Wellness Travel’ Trends
Social media platform Pinterest released its Summer 2024 Travel Report highlighting travel-related searches and trip planning trends. “With its ability…
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RVIA: Enjoy Summer Vacations Without Going Into Debt
A recent survey by Bankrate has found that 1 in 3 (36%) Americans planning to travel for vacation this summer are willing…
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Meyer Adds SABER Grills, WaterPORT & GSI Outdoors to Lineup
Meyer Distributing announced its new additions: SABER Grills, WaterPORT and GSI Outdoors. SABER Grills: SABER is among the family of…
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Harbinger Announces $400M in EV Orders, Including THOR
Harbinger, a California-based electric vehicle (EV) truck manufacturer, announced at ACT Expo its order book, which includes 4,000 binding vehicle…
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Teleco Group Welcomes New Commercial Director
The following is a report from AboutCampBtoB.com. Teleco Group announced the appointment of Jim Looijen as its new commercial director.…
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RVshare Finds 57% of Americans Crave More Time Outside
RVshare revealed findings from a recent survey of RVshare renters, which highlighted that 86% of active renters1 are planning to…
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RVIA: 45M Americans Gearing Up for Summer RVing
A recent survey conducted among American leisure travelers reveals that 45 million Americans are gearing up for RV adventures this…
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Outdoorsy Survey Spotlights Travel Motivations, Cultural Values
Outdoorsy today released its Generations in the Wild: The 2024 U.S. Family RV Travel Report. The company’s inaugural independent research…
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Upcoming Owner Demographic Research Offers Company Specifics
Later this year, Go RVing will release an updated RV Consumer Demographic Profile, conducted by market insights group Ipsos. As…
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USA TODAY Spotlights Jellystone Park in Readers’ Choice Competition
Jellystone Park, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, announced Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park locations in Mississippi, Pennsylvania…
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Brunswick Corp. Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
Brunswick Corporation released its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting its actions in social and environmental responsibility. The company improved its performance from…
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Tesla’s Cybertruck Inspired This New Solar-Powered Trailer
The following is a report from InsideEVs.com. It’s unclear if any of the Tesla Cybertruck accessories Elon Musk has teased…
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OHI Board Nominations Now Open
Nominations are now open for the OHI board of directors and will be accepted until June 15. Those interested in…
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Alabama State Park Shows Off ‘First-Class’ Campground
Oak Mountain State Park, located in Pelham, Alabama, and the state’s largest state park, announced new amenities at its campground…
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ORR Presents Awards to Key Leaders
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR)) presented its 2024 Legends Awards, as well as Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Industry Awards, at…
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Hipcamp Lists Top Trending Summer RV Destinations
Campsite booking platform Hipcamp listed the most popular RV camping destinations for summer 2024 according to its search data, many…
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Caravan Salon Düsseldorf Returns in August
The Caravan Salon trade fair is the European RV industry’s largest annual gathering, and this year’s dates are Aug. 30…
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REDARC Unveils New Products at Overland Expo West
Australia-based REDARC unveiled three new products at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona. “As with all REDARC products, they are…
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Almost 80% of Small-Town Campers Are Workcationers & Solo Travelers
The following is a report from Modern Campground. A new study released by Modern Campground, in partnership with Cairn Consulting…
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Heartland Unveils Corterra 3.7 Floorplan
Heartland RVs announced the introduction of its Corterra 3.7, the latest addition to its new fifth wheel brand, which debuted…
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RVIA Releases 2023 RV Industry Profile
The 2023 RV Industry Profile, published by the RV Industry Association (RVIA), provides a detailed look at RV production and…
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Lazydays Reports Larger Than Expected Q1 Losses
Lazydays reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31. John North, Lazydays CEO, said, “As we discussed in…
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USTR Announces Results of China Tariffs Review
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced the results of its four-year review of the continuation of…
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Blacksford RV Rentals To Open Phoenix Location
Blacksford RV Rentals announced it will be opening a Phoenix, Arizona, location on Oct. 1, with reservations open now for…
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Expion360 Partners With Tractor Supply Company
Expion360, maker of lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, announced a new e-commerce retail partnership with Tractor Supply Company (Tractor Supply),…
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The Python Huntress Named Spokeswoman for Kenda Tires
Global tire manufacturer Kenda announced Wednesday that Amy Siewe, the Python Huntress, has been named its spokeswoman in a national…
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River Bend RV Resort To Host ‘Heroes Weekend’
The following is a report from the Watertown Daily Times. River Bend RV Resort in Watertown, Wisconsin, will host a…
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Grand Design RV Rally Back at Fairgrounds for Fourth Year
The following is a report from The Daily Reporter. Back for a fourth year, owners of Grand Design RVs are…
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Dragonfly Energy Reports Q1 Financials
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries and an industry leader in energy storage, today reported its financial and…
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The Dyrt Reveals 2024 ‘Best Places To Camp’ Regional Awards
The Dyrt announced its 2024 Best Places To Camp Regional Awards based on reviews and ratings from its vast community of campers.…
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Lazydays Shares Testimonial on RVTI Training Program
Lazydays RV recently certified 25 technicians through the RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s training program. The dealership has 26 locations across…
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RVIA: Bowlus CEO Geneva Long ‘Leading Innovation’
The following is a profile from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). As the CEO of Bowlus, Geneva Long is continuing…
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Italian Quality Fiberglass Distributed Stateside
First impressions are everything. When a prospective motorhome or fifth wheel customer strolls a dealer’s lot and kicks the tires,…
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OHI Leaders Meet With Key Legislators on Capitol Hill
Members of OHI (formerly National ARVC) leadership attended meetings on Capitol Hill last week, advocating for RV parks and campgrounds…
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More Than 41M First-Time Campers Since 2014, KOA Report Finds
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) recently released its reimagined annual Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report, which explores how the outdoor travel…
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RVMP Launches New Generator & Mobile Security Trailer
RV Mobile Power (RVMP) has launched the Flex Power 2800i, the newest model in its Flex Power line of installed…
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Sensible Weather Partners With Roamly To Offer Weather Guarantees
Sensible Weather, provider of weather protection for travel and outdoor experiences, announced its partnership with digital insurance platform Roamly to…
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Massachusetts & Pennsylvania Sign Confluence Accords
Outdoor recreation leaders from Massachusetts and Pennsylvania committed to advance the principles contained in the Outdoor Recreation Industry Confluence Accords,…
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Dept. of Commerce Announces Preliminary Antidumping Margins
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The Department of Commerce has announced…
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Expion360 Launches Edge Battery for Off-Grid Power Solutions
Expion360, maker of lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, announced the launch of its new Edge battery. The Edge is designed…
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Amazon To Fill 1,000 Jobs at Its Elkhart Operations Next Year
The following is a report from the South Bend Tribune. The massive Amazon warehouse that’s been standing on the north…
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How To Actively Listen to Your Customers
If you were to ask customers what their number one complaint is when working with a salesperson, what do you…
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Dragonfly Energy Announces Breakthrough in Lithium Battery Production
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced its breakthrough in battery manufacturing with the successful production of…
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Camping World’s Coleman Brand Momentum Continues
Camping World Holdings reported Wednesday the company’s Coleman brand of travel trailers was again the No. 1 selling new travel…
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Stick & Tin Unveils RangerAI for Dealership Communications
Montana-based Stick & Tin, provider of digital solutions for the RV industry, unveiled its RangerAI, a calling AI developed to…
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Jetstream RV Resort at Stafford Officially Opens to the Public
Blue Water Development, a real estate developer specializing in commercial and hospitality properties on the East Coast, announced the grand…
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The Dyrt: Campers Want Trucks, Primarily Own SUVs
The Dyrt found that 45% of campers identify trucks as the most ideal vehicle for camping. SUVs ranked second as…
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Olivia Irvine on ‘Staying Toasty’
Olivia Irvine has a thriving business selling a variety of items to help people enjoy the great outdoors. Her products…
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RVWA Hosts Successful Annual Spring Campout
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) held a successful second annual spring campout over the past weekend, hosting more than 100…
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Jayco Found Leading Caravan Brand in Australian Market Report
Retain Media released its comprehensive RV Market Consideration Report for the first quarter of 2024, spotlighting the shifting landscapes of…
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Passion Project
Denise Chariya, director of marketing for THOR Industries, is not a fan of traditional networking. Making small talk in a…
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Airstream Showcases Riveting Legacy With the Original Clipper
Airstream announced an addition to its vintage RV collection: what is believed to be the first riveted, aluminum Airstream travel…
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Noovo Unveils Noovo Plus, Tallest Camper Van in the US
Las Vegas-based Noovo announced the unveiling of its Noovo Plus, which offers a 7-foot ceiling. Built on the RAM Promaster…
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Torklift Launches Affiliate Program
Torklift International has announced the launch of its new affiliate program. Designed to engage outdoor enthusiasts, the program offers an…
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OHI: 70 Years of Anvil Campground
The following is a report from OHI. Anvil Campground, found in the historic landscapes of Williamsburg, Virginia, stands as a…
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Video: Grand Design Gives a Glimpse of the Lineage
The following is from Grand Design RV. Lineage is what you pass forward. It is the chance to live a…
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Together Outdoors Announces Micro-Grant Program Recipients
Together Outdoors (TO) announced the awardees of its Inclusive Micro-Grant Program grants totaling $70,000. This grant program is aimed at…
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Crane Composites Touts New Fiberglass Sidewall
Crane Composites, a subsidiary of Crane Co., announced a new premium exterior sidewall product for the RV market. Crane Composites…
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Is Your Dealership a Drive-By?
I live about 20 minutes south of downtown Portland, Oregon. Within 25 minutes in all directions are about 25 RV…
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