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AP: California Opening First New State Park in a Decade
California will open its first new state park in a decade this summer, Gov. Gavin Newsom and state officials announced…
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RMS North America Releases 2024 State of the Industry Report
RMS North America, a provider of reservation and property management systems to the outdoor hospitality industry, released its annual State…
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Forbes: Airstream’s Bob Wheeler Talks ‘Unprecedented Transformation’
The following is a report from Billee Howard at Forbes.com. Amidst the pandemic we saw crisis cut both ways. At…
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Opinion: Are We Allowed To Ask Questions About Sustainability Yet?
In the margin of an old journal of mine there is a quote that reads, “Freedom is rarely, if ever,…
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General RV Center Offering Free Education for RV Technicians
General RV Center announced today it will offer a tuition-free, paid learning program for employees to further their education as…
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RVDA Seeks Support for Travel Trailer & Camper Tax Parity Act
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) urged industry members to support both the bipartisan Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act…
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Bureau of Land Management’s ‘Public Lands Rule’ Finalized
The Department of the Interior announced a finalized Public Lands Rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public…
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Horizon Outdoor Hospitality Teams Up With RVC Outdoor Destinations
The following is a report from Modern Campground. Horizon Outdoor Hospitality and RVC Outdoor Destinations announced a strategic joint venture…
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Roadtrippers Introduces AI-Based Planning Tool for Cars & RVs
Roadtrippers, a road trip planning tool, announced the launch of its AI-powered road trip planner designed for both cars and…
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GE Appliances Partners With Kentucky Glamping Resort
The following is a report from WDRB. GE Appliances has entered a unique partnership with the glamping resort next door…
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Creating a Cohesive Story
Q: What is Genesis Products known for and what are consumers looking for now? Erin Curtis, Vice President of Marketing…
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Jason Lippert Honored by Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart County
The following is a report from The Goshen News. Two individuals instrumental in the work of the Boys & Girls…
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Polaris Donates More Than $130K To Off-Road & Snow Organizations
Polaris announced it is donating more than $130,000 to off-road vehicles (ORV), all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and snowmobile riding clubs, and…
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Advanced RV Finds Success With 4-Day Workweek
The following is a report from Crain’s Cleveland Business. Many people have been coming into their workplaces less frequently than…
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Harvest Hosts Seeks Applicants for Cow Cuddling Internship
Harvest Hosts announced its Cow Cuddling Internship program for the summer of 2024. This internship offers an opportunity for passionate…
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RVWhale.com Launches Enhanced Wholesale Platform
RVWhale.com, a dealer-to-dealer wholesale platform for dealers, announced the launch of its enhanced version. This latest iteration introduces a suite…
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Go RV Rentals Publishes 2024 RV Rental Price Index
Go RV Rentals has released its 2024 RV Rental Price Index, which records how much it costs to rent an…
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THOR Industries, Lifeline Youth Ministries Open RV Learning Lab
The following is a report from WNDU 16 News Now. Lifeline Youth Ministries, in collaboration with THOR Industries, THOR Motor…
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OIA Applauds GSP Reform Act Passing House Committee
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) said Wednesday it applauds the successful House markup of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Reform…
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Follow That Rabbit!
A giant checkered rabbit hopped by as we opened the entry door to Briter Products’ facility. Over the years, we…
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Canadian RV & Camping Industries Push for Critical Investments from Government
Leaders from the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and the Canadian Camping and RV Association (CCRVA) were on Parliament…
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Torklift Adopts Stainless Steel in Manufacturing Its Products
Torklift International announced a shift in its manufacturing process by adopting stainless steel for its products. Stainless steel offers a multitude…
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52% of Campground Guests Influenced by Sustainable Practices, Study Reveals
The following is a report from Modern Campground. A new study released by Modern Campground, in partnership with Cairn Consulting…
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Wave Express Pledges $100K to RV Learning Center
Wave Express, one of North America’s largest RV transporters, has pledged $100,000 to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. The…
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German Caravanning Hits Record RV Registrations in Q1
The following is a report from aboutcampbtob.eu. The German caravanning industry association (CIVD) reported that new motor caravan registrations reached…
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Despite ‘Return to Office’ Push, More Working From Campsites Than Ever
The Dyrt found that campers worked from the campsite more than ever in 2023. Results published in The Dyrt’s 2024 Camping Report presented…
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The Importance of a Properly Structured Reinsurance Company for RV Dealerships
In the ever-evolving landscape of RV sales and services, RV dealerships are continuously seeking ways to maximize profitability and manage…
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The Dyrt: More Than Half of Campers Bring Their Dogs
The Dyrt’s 2024 Camping Report presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma revealed that 53.7% of campers brought their dogs to…
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Toy Storage Nation To Host June RV & Boat Storage Workshop
Toy Storage Nation (TSN) announced an Executive RV and Boat Storage Workshop to be held June 7, in St. Louis,…
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Forbes: How Millennials Are Redefining Success With Luxury RVs
Imagine trading your cramped office cubicle for a workspace with panoramic views of the Rockies or the serene beaches of…
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MRAA Releases 2023 Impact Report
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) recently released its Annual Impact Report, which provides an overview of everything…
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US Rep. Yakym Applauds EXPLORE Act Passage
Republican Congressman Rudy Yakym, who represents Indiana’s second congressional district including Elkhart, issued the following statement after H.R. 6492, the…
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Bowlus: Tesla Model X Beats Cybertruck in Towing Capacity
The following is a report from InsideEVs.com. Bowlus, a high-end trailer manufacturer that brands itself as the “first all-electric RV…
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Why Sustainability Reports Matter
Sustainability reporting has become a popular way for companies to measure annual performance goals and meet standards often set on…
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Grand Design RV Introduces ‘Lineage’ Motorized Class C
Grand Design RV announced their entrance into the motorized category will start with a Class C motorhome under the brand…
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Priority RV Network Distributes $4.5M at 24th Annual Meeting
Priority RV Network (PRVN) celebrated its 24th Annual Meeting, held from April 2-4 at the M Resort Spa Casino in…
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Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Revenues Up 87.4% Since 2019
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, with more than 75 locations in the U.S. and Canada, reported a 4.5% increase in…
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Ranger Distribution to Host Dave Anderson at Elkhart Speaking Event
Ranger Distribution (RDI) announced today the continuation of its “Giving Without Expectation” speaker series. “Since inception in 2019, giving without…
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The Persistence of Parkview RV
There’s no denying that more than a half a century of operation – and by three generations of the same…
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JPMorgan CEO Warns Economic Issues ‘Not Seen Since WWII’
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told investors Monday that he continues to expect the U.S. economy to be resilient and grow…
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Maryland Passes RV-Specific Bill
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). On April 3, the Maryland General…
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Trader Interactive Releases ‘TraderConnect’ for OEM Websites
Online marketplace Trader Interactive announced a new product, TraderConnect, that embeds current RV Trader, Cycle Trader, Commercial Truck Trader or Equipment…
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Doubling Down
Brothers Ryan and Coley Brady set out to make not only a better RV, but a better RV company, when…
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2024 Palm Beach International Boat Show the Largest in Event History
The 2024 Palm Beach International Boat Show concluded this past weekend, closing out its annual four-day event in downtown West…
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IDS Launches Dealership Insights Forum
Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) announced a new online event series launching this month, dubbed the Dealership Insights Forum. The forum…
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Meyer Distributing Partners With Confluence Outdoors
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with Confluence Outdoors, home to four kayak brands: Pelican, Wilderness, Perception and Dagger. Pelican…
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The Flipping Nomad Teams Up With Cummins
The Flipping Nomad has announced its collaboration with Cummins, breaking a decade-long streak of keeping her work towable-exclusive, to tackle…
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Fun Town RV Opens New Arkansas Location
Fun Town RV announced the opening of their newest facility in Texarkana, Arkansas. The new facility boasts a 28+ acre…
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Dometic Reports Restated Financials for New Segment Structure
Dometic announced it is changing its segment reporting structure from the reporting of the Q1 2024 interim report. “Dometic is…
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RV Dealer Websites: Why You Can’t Just Set It & Forget It
Your dealership’s online presence is just as important as your physical location. Often, your website is a potential customer’s initial…
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Outdoorsy Opens Luxury Glamping Retreat in Texas
Outdoorsy recently announced the opening of Outdoorsy Hill Country, its new luxury glamping retreat. The retreat is located in one…
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WSJ: Winnebago Faces Forecasting Challenge as RV Sales Drop
Winnebago Industries is facing a challenge with its financial forecasting, telling investors that, in a historically cyclical industry, its plummeting…
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Kunes Auto & RV Acquires New Wisconsin Store
Kunes Auto & RV Group announced the opening of its new store in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin. Purchased from Finley…
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Bureau of Land Management To Boost Internet Access, Reliability
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is updating regulations for developing and operating broadband infrastructure on public lands, in support…
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RVRA Launches Survey to Identify Rental Market Trends
The RV Rental Association (RVRA) is now conducting a survey of RV rental businesses to gauge the current state of…
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UPI: Newer RV Owners Often ‘Shun Conventional Campgrounds’
The following is a report from UPI.com. With millions of new adventurers on the road in the last few years,…
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Registration Opens for Canadian Outdoor Hospitality Conference
The Canadian Camping and RV Association (CCRVA) and Camping In Ontario (CIO) announced the opening of registration for CampEx: Canadian…
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Web Exclusive: Dealer Backstock Simplifies the Wholesale Search
Earlier this month, Joshua Van Valkenburg launched Dealer Backstock, a new online wholesale trading program for dealers only. The platform…
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Indian Skies RV Resort Donates to Local Arizona Charities
Indian Skies RV Resort has donated about $12,400 to select local charities that support youth organizations, veterans and families in…
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General RV Highlights Top Spring Break Destinations
General RV Center has curated a list of its top spring break destinations, offering something for every RVer hitting the…
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NATDA Selects Wounded Warrior Project as Charity Partner
NATDA (The North American Trailer Dealers Association) announced its partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) as part of its…
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Wisconsin’s Governor Signs RV-Specific Franchise Bill Into Law
On Thursday, March 21, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed into law RV-specific franchise legislation (WI AB 230), which governs the…
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BharCap Partners Acquires Red Oak Inventory Finance
BharCap Partners, a Greenwich, Connecticut-based private investment firm focused on the financial services sector, announced the acquisition of Red Oak…
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New Jellystone Park Camp-Resort To Be Among Tennessee’s Largest
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park is expanding near Knoxville, Tennessee, with a new location on Watts Bar Lake in Loudon, scheduled…
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The Benefits of Building Customer Trust
Of all the things salespeople need to learn when working with customers, the one thing often missed when dealerships train…
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RVDA Con/Expo Committee Seeks 2024 Workshops
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA)’s Convention/Expo Committee is seeking workshop proposals for the 2024 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, slated Nov. 11-15 at…
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RVWA Touts Upcoming ‘Defining Success’ Webinar
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) announced its upcoming webinar in observance of Women’s History Month. “Defining Success and Empowering the…
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Outdoor Industry Addresses Climate Change Impacts
Yesterday, the Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on “Recreation at Risk: The Nature of Climate Costs.” The hearing spotlighted…
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7 Insights to Help You Navigate 2024
As we head out of the first quarter of the year and into the next one, it’s important to make…
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Newmar Recognizes Top Suppliers of 2023
Newmar Corp., a subsidiary of Winnebago Industries, recognized several suppliers and individual contributors for their supply chain performance for 2023…
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Camping World Holdings CEO Sells 100K Shares
The following is a report from MarketBeat. Camping World Holdings CEO Marcus Lemonis sold 100,000 shares of Camping World stock…
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The Dyrt Honors Top 10 Glamping Destinations in the US
The Dyrt announced the winners of its 2024 Glampy Awards. Now in its third year, the Glampys recognize and honor the…
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OHI & CARVC Score Advocacy Win for Members in North Carolina
Multiple North Carolina parks recently found themselves closed or unable to open due to electrical issues from upgrades required by…
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Dometic Publishes 2023 Annual & Sustainability Report
Dometic announced that the company’s 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report is now published and available. “2023 was characterized by a…
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FRVTA Regional Shows Wrap With Strong Orlando Event
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) just completed the last of five regional shows held around the state and the…
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RVIA Members: Recording Available for Spring Roadsigns Webinar
On March 14, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) hosted a members-only webinar to review the latest Spring RV Roadsigns forecast…
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RV Appliances That Feel Like Home
Q: Tell me about Haier GE’s connection to the RV industry – when did that start and how did that…
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Campspot Unveils 2024 ‘Best Campgrounds in America’
Campspot announced the winners of its highly anticipated third annual Campspot Awards, celebrating the most outstanding campgrounds in the U.S. and…
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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. Names New VP of Sales & Marketing
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) announced the appointment of Akbar Ghous as its new vice president of sales and marketing.…
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Indiana House Candidate Supports Travel Trailer & Camper Tax Parity Act
Jamison Carrier, a businessman in the RV industry running for Congress in Indiana’s Sixth Congressional District, announced his support for…
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Community: General RV Center Joins Detroit Nonprofit
As part of February’s philanthropic focus, Michigan-based General RV Center spotlighted its recent multiday volunteer project with Life Remodeled, a…
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NRVTA Instructor Retires After 10 Years of Training Inspectors
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced long-time instructor Howard Jaros is moving on from teaching March 23, after his…
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New Yokohama Plant in Mexico Will Add Capacity to North American Market
The Yokohama Rubber Co. has announced its intent to build a new consumer/light truck tire plant at the Alianza Industrial…
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Kunes Auto & RV Group Consolidates Illinois Store, Retains Employees
Kunes Auto & RV Group announced Monday that Kunes Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Monmouth will consolidate with a neighboring…
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The Flipping Nomad Touring U.S. in ‘The Ultimate Fuzion’
The Flipping Nomad, the mother-daughter duo of Cortni and Patti Armstrong, are touring America in their RV from March 5…
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AM Solar Expands Reach of RV Power Solutions With Wesco
AM Solar, maker of RV power solutions, announced its new partnership with Wesco, a provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services…
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The Law of the Dinosaur: If It Is Dying, Let It Die
“The dinosaur’s eloquent lesson is that if some bigness is good, an overabundance of bigness is not necessarily better.” —…
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RVs Move America Week Registration Opens Next Week
RVs Move America Week registration is opening next week on March 19. The annual event RVs Move America Week is only…
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In a Class of Their Own
Size and maneuverability are the name of the game for Class A sister product lines Vegas and Axis by Thor…
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RVIA Board Approves New Committee
Last week, on the front end of the RV Leadership Conference, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) board of directors held…
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RVTI: 4 Reasons to Become an RV Technician
The following is a report from the RV Technical Institute (RVTI). Are you seeking an alternative to higher education, interested…
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Harbinger Motors Delivers First Electric Chassis to THOR
Harbinger, a California-based electric vehicle (EV) truck manufacturer, delivered its first customer chassis to THOR Industries this month. “Harbinger’s delivery…
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Blue Compass Partners With Love’s To Offer Exclusive Discounts for RVers
Blue Compass RV announced a partnership with Love’s Travel Stops to provide customers discounts on gas, auto-diesel and propane through…
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ORR Welcomes Bipartisan Support for Senate’s Economic Development Reauthorization Act
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable’s (ORR) applauded the markup of the Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024, which has a historic…
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Integrated Supply Network Expands Program for Mobile Tool Dealers
Integrated Supply Network (ISN), an automotive tool wholesale distributor, has expanded its Freedom Program for mobile tool dealers. ISN’s Freedom…
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Expion360 Achieves UL 1973 Compliance for EX1 SmartTalk Bluetooth Batteries
Lithium battery maker Expion360 announced Wednesday that its EX1 SmartTalk Bluetooth batteries are now UL 1973 compliant. The UL 1973…
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Ohio Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts To Open Early for Eclipse Events
The Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort locations near Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, are welcoming families as they celebrate the April…
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Auto Data Direct Acquires Opus VTR
Auto Data Direct announced Wednesday the acquisition of Opus VTR, a vehicle titling and registration service provider offering software solutions…
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Patrick Industries Participating in Upcoming ROTH Conference
Patrick Industries will participate in the upcoming 36th Annual ROTH Conference being held on March 17-19 at The Ritz Carlton…
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RVIA Report Celebrates Association, Kirby’s Milestones in 2024
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) published its 2023 Annual Report. The following forward is from President and CEO Craig Kirby,…
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