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Cummins Names Three New Vice Presidents
Global power generation company Cummins has named three new vice presidents: Jane Beaman, Andreas Lippert and José Samperio. The company…
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BlingSauce’s New Product OK’d for Digital Screens
BlingSauce’s newest cleaning product, Glass Sauce, has been approved to be used on digital electronic screens. Glass Sauce is the…
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Camping World’s Solid Year Boosted by Used RV Revenue
Camping World Holdings reported revenue of $7 billion for 2022, an increase of .8%, or $53.3 million, over 2021. Net…
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Fun Town RV Cleburne Named No. 1 Selling RV Dealer
Fun Town RV Cleburne (Texas) has ranked No. 1 in overall RV sales nationwide for 2022, according to Statistical Surveys.…
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Relentless Dealer Services Announces F&I MasterClass in March
Relentless Dealer Services (RDS)’s next session of its RDS F&I MasterClass will be March 21-23 at the Heathman Lodge in…
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Suburban Launches New Line of LP Gas Accessories
Suburban, an Airxcel brand focused on water heaters, furnaces and gallery appliances, has introduced a complete line of LP gas…
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Campground Data Expert is Guest on ‘RVing in New England’
Researcher Scott Bahr, who produces the detailed monthly reports on the state of the camping industry for Kampgrounds of America,…
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Toro Bravo Introduces Newest Overlander
Toro Bravo 4X4, a manufacturer of vehicles “used for work and play” that was founded by former Dallas Cowboys Linebacker…
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KOA Promotes to Fill New VP of Commercial Strategy Post
Kim Wootteon has been promoted to vice president of commercial strategy for Kampgrounds of America (KOA). In this newly established…
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Meyer’s RV Superstores Acquires Johnston RV Country
Meyer’s RV Superstores has purchased Johnston RV Country in Webster, New York, from Aaron Johnston, son of the founder. Terms…
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RVTI Launches Online Jobs Board
The RV Technical Institute has launched a job board on its website as a way to direct technician recruits to available jobs…
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RV Learning Center College Scholarship Applications Available Now
Applications for the Mike Molino RV Learning Center College Scholarship Program are now available online. The scholarship is available for…
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RV Technical Institute Hires New Trainer
To keep up with the growing demand for service technicians, the RV Technical Institute recently added a new instructor to…
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Performance Brokerage Services Launches Canadian Division
Performance Brokerage Services announces the formation of its new Canadian Outdoor Recreation Division. Heading up that division will be Bruce…
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RV Industry Vet Joins Storyteller Subsidiary Global XV
Storyteller Overland recently named Trent Tiffin as general manager/executive vice president of its subsidiary, Global Expedition Vehicles (GXV). Tiffin brings…
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Winnebago CEO Named 2023 Executive of the Year
Editors at the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal have selected Michael Happe, CEO of Winnebago Industries, as the paper’s 2023 Executive…
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RVWA Hosts Introductory Breakfast in Canada
A March 3 breakfast event in Toronto, Ontario, will put the spotlight on a growing segment of leadership in the…
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KOA Report: January Camping Grows Significantly, Outlook Strong for Year
Kampgrounds of America’s February Research Report shares that January camping households jumped 43% year over year, and predictions for 2023…
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The World’s Most Vulnerable Supply Chain
Ship War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology won the Financial Times’ business book of the year award.…
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RV Country Buys Out Camper’s Choice RV
RV Country has acquired Camper’s Choice RV, based in Sequim, Washington. This will be RV Country’s 13th location covering five…
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Country Roads RV Among Attendees at North Carolina RVDA Show This Weekend
The founders of Country Roads RV Center said they will be one of those in attendance at the Progressive North…
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RVDA Seeking Workshop Hosts for Convention/Expo
RVDA’s Convention/Expo Committee is seeking workshop proposals for the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, Nov. 6-10 at Paris Las Vegas. The committee-selected…
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Kampgrounds of America Offers Workshop for Prospective Campground Owners
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) is sponsoring an expert-led, two-day Buyer’s Workshop for prospective campground owners in April. The workshop will…
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Elkhart-Goshen Area Named 8th in Nation for Semiconductor Workforce Readiness
The Elkhart-Goshen (Indiana) area was named eighth in the nation for semiconductor workforce readiness in a study conducted by workforce…
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RECT Repair: Getting Time Back on Your Side
While the issue of Repair Event Cycle Time (RECT) has plagued the industry since its inception, part of the problem…
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Lazydays Makes First Silver State Acquisition
Lazydays has made its first acquisition of 2023 and its first in Nevada with the purchase of Findlay RV in…
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Starcraft, Highland Ridge Launch Solar Power Systems
Starcraft RV and Highland Ridge RV, two Jayco brands, have launched the Xtend Solar Power Systems. These packages offer various…
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Sunset Park RV Presents the VOLT
Sunset Park RV has launched the VOLT, a cutting-edge RV that combines eco-friendliness, comfort and versatility, the company said. Equipped…
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Dicor Introduces Two RV Aftermarket Products
Dicor Products, an AIRXCEL brand, has launched two new products for the RV aftermarket. The company said Gunnable Butyl Rubber…
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Swavelle Group Expands Bella Dura Cut Yardage Programs
Swavelle Group Expands Bella Dura Cut Yardage Programs Textile company The Swavelle Group said it has introduced expanded Bella Dura…
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Reunion Planned for Hall of Fame Induction Week in Elkhart
Former Tin Can Tourist leaders Forrest and Jeri Bone will be part of the RV/MH Hall of Fame Class of…
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Roulottes ProLite Names New Ownership
Canada’s Roulottes ProLite, makers of ultralight and motorized RVs, has a new owner: Frédéric Delwich. The announcement was made by…
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SkillAbove Creates Diagnostic Tools for RV Techs, Consumers
Texas-based SkillAbove said it is now making specialized diagnostic test tools available to RV technicians and RV owners through its…
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Obit: RV Industry Veteran Kelly Green Dies at 49
Kelly Green, product sales manager for XLR Boost Toy Haulers of Forest River RV, died suddenly Monday night, Feb. 13,…
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Venture RV Announces Partnership with North Carolina, Illinois Dealers
Venture RV, a KZ Recreational Vehicles subsidiary, is delighted to announce its new collaboration with North Carolina’s USA RV and…
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Riverstone by Forest River Selects TravlFi for Internet Connectivity
Pace International announced today that it is partnering with Riverstone by Forest River to deliver TravlFi internet connectivity as a…
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Biden Strikes Deal with Manufacturers on Standardized EV Charging Stations
The Biden administration unveiled a new set of measures Wednesday designed to tackle a persistent problem with driving long distances…
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Lippert Reports Record Sales, Income for 2022
Despite a drop in RV production in the second half of the year by manufacturers, RV supplier Lippert, which also…
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Thetford North America Celebrates 60 Years in Business
Thetford North America, a manufacturer of RV and marine toilets and sanitation solutions, unveiled its new logo that celebrates its…
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Airxcel Names Manager to Oversee Two New Product Segments
Chris Greer has joined Airxcel, leading two new product segments, which will be announced at a later date. Greer has…
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Meyer Distributing Now Carrying GE Appliances
Meyer Distributing said it is incorporating GE Appliances, a Haier company, into its product inventory. The appliances are uniquely designed…
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Last Call for Leadership Conference Attendees
The hotel deadline to register for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Leadership Conference is this Friday, Feb. 17. The brand-new Leadership Conference,…
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RVDA Issuing Prospectus to Potential Con/Expo Sponsors, Vendors
The RV Dealers Association has released its exhibitor prospectus for companies interested in taking part in the 2023 RV Dealers…
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Inflation Rises in Last Month, Still Down From June Peak
Inflation picked up in the first month of the year, defying optimism from investors and officials over a steady move…
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‘Demand is High’ at Edmonton RV Show
The 42 annual Edmonton RV Expo and Sale took place this past weekend at the Edmonton Expo Centre, and hundreds…
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Pete’s RV Introduces Cortes Campers to Northeast Audience
Pete’s RV recently showed off its 17-foot Cortes Campers travel trailers at the Rhode Island RV & Camping Show, which…
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Next Podcast Guest: Jarrod McGhee of Texas’s Fun Town RV
The second Tuesday of the month means another episode of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast airs. This week…
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Care Camps Adds New Board Members
Care Camps has six new members joining the nonprofits’ board of directors. Kristina Akin, Debora Hankinson, Kathy Holland, Jamie Rademacher,…
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Blue Compass RV Acquires Coach-Net
Blue Compass RV has acquired Coach-Net, a company designed to provide peace of mind to its member-RVers. The company has…
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The Shyft Group Invests $16M in EV Production
The Shyft Group said it will invest in and expand the company’s facilities in Charlotte, Michigan, which will enable production…
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Storyteller Overland Taps New VP of Marketing
RV manufacturer Storyteller Overland recently promoted Thor Audiss to vice president of marketing. The company said Audiss has spent the…
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Sudbury Hires Sales, Business Development Lead
Gregg Pardus has been hired by Sudbury to do sales and business development in the company’s RV, marine and automobile…
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Boreas Campers Chooses Garmin O.N.E. System
Boreas Campers has teamed up with Garmin on the EOS-12, an off road, off grid, four-season camper trailer. The EOS-12…
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A Full(er) House
Rentals are an offering many RV dealers carefully consider at one point or another. After all, it seems fairly straightforward…
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Patrick Industries Reports 20% Jump in YOY Sales
Patrick Industries reported a profitable fourth quarter and a solid 20% increase in revenue year-over-year, despite a 47% drop in…
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Registration Opens for 2023 Hall of Fame RV Supplier’s Show
Following an extremely successful 2022 Supplier’s Show – the first one of its size in two years, the RV/MH Hall…
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Fun Town RV Opens in Oklahoma City
Texas-based Fun Town RV has opened its newest location in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. “We are excited to pick up a…
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Registration Deadline for RVIA Leadership Conference is a Week Away
The deadline to register for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Leadership Conference is next Friday, Feb. 17. The brand-new Leadership…
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Meyer Distributing Partners With Truma
Meyer Distributing has formed a new collaboration with Truma, a provider of appliances and other products for the outdoor recreation…
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Relentless Dealer Services Introduces Dealer-Focused App
Relentless Dealer Services has released its new Dealer Participation Roadside Assistance program. For the first time ever, RV dealerships will…
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Armis Wheel Guards Now Include SumoSprings
Armis RV Guardian, a shield system designed to protect an RV from damage in the event of a wheel blowout,…
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Kentucky’s Skaggs RV Outlet Acquires Valley RV Sales
Skaggs RV Outlet in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, has recently acquired Valley RV Sales in Corbin, Kentucky. Skaggs RV Outlet is a…
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Lending Company Octane Reports on 2022 Growth
Lending company Octane, which has long been focused on the powersports market but entered the RV and marine markets in…
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Cummins Reports Big Jumps in Revenue, Income for ‘22
Power generation company Cummins reported fourth quarter revenue of $7.8 billion, a double-digit increase over the same quarter as last…
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Roadmaster Steering Stabilizers Return Following Supply Chain Problems
Reflex Steering Stabilizers, long known for their ease of installation and reliability, are now available at Roadmaster again after a…
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American Technology Adds Several to Executive Team
American Technology Components (ATC) has made several changes to its executive team. Ross Nusbaum has been promoted to the position of…
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First Brands Finishes Horizon Global Acquisition
First Brands Group has completed its buyout of Horizon Global at a price of $1.75 per share. First brands said…
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Harvest Hosts’ Joel Holland is ‘RVing in New England’ Guest
Joel Holland, the man who bought Harvest Hosts in 2018 and today boasts access to hundreds of unique camping experiences…
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Cortes Campers Drives Revenue Spike for US Lighting Group
US Lighting Group, the holding company for Cortes Campers LLC, said Monday that it recorded revenue of more than $1…
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Lippert Launches Sales Commitment to Benefit Care Camps
Lippert said it is launching a year-long commitment to donate 1.5% of consumer e-commerce sales to support Care Camps. Lippert…
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Coach-Net Launches New Mobile App
RV driver support company Coach-Net has launched a new app for iOS and Android mobile devices. The company said this…
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InterMotive Vehicle Controls Names New GM
Tracy Weatherfield has been promoted to the role of general manager for InterMotive Vehicle Controls. Weatherfield’s responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day…
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Byron Chartier Joins Ranger Distribution
Ranger Distribution (RDI) has added RV industry vet Byron Chartier to lead its new product development and quality control. Chartier…
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Four Seasons Investments Expands RV Industry Footprint
Atlanta-based Four Seasons Investments has acquired Scamper Van, the largest camper van rental agency in Georgia and an independent consumer-direct…
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Hifonics Celebrates 40th Anniversary, Touts New Amplifier
Hifonics introduces its all-new for 2023 BRUTUS ELITE (BE40) 40th Anniversary amplifiers, the next generation of its BRUTUS ELITE 35th…
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Lippert Implements VRA Technology to Improve Customer Experiences
Lippert has launched an all-new Visual Remote Assistant, an innovative technology that the company said will greatly improve the Lippert…
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Video: Alliance RV Shows Off New Valor
Alliance RV has introduced what it’s calling the “all access” series within the Valor lineup, and Jeremiah Dumka filmed a…
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Prevost Debuts its Next-Gen H3-45 Motorhome
Prevost has unveiled its newly updated H3-45 model motorhome. The updated version features significant innovations, the company said, including a…
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Cavco’s Revenues, Earnings Up in Recent Quarter
Manufactured housing maker Cavco Industries has reported third-quarter net revenue of $501 million, a 16% increase over the same quarter…
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German Plastics Company Touts New GRP Product
Germany-based LAMILUX Composites has introduced the LAMILUX SUNSATION, what it calls the world’s most UV-resistant GRP (glass-reinforced plastics). The company…
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Wholesale RV Values Increase as New Shipments Decline
Eric Lawrence at Black Book reports this month that the results of shipments of new RV product going out is, as…
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Unique Camping + Marine Releases Updated Product Line
Unique Camping + Marine has launched an entirely updated product line, which includes all new packaging, branding, merchandising tools for…
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Wyoming Events Complex to Host International Airstream Rally
A dozen downtown merchants gathered in the conference room at the Broadway Theater for an informational meeting in Rock Springs,…
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Report: U.S. Economy Adds 517K Jobs in January
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in the first month of the year as the labor market continued to breeze…
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The Season for Dealers to Show the Love
Subaru tapped into the ultimate human emotion in their Love campaign that started in 2007. Their competitors were spending billions…
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Bontrager Outdoors Acquires Braxton Creek RV
Bristol, Indiana-based Bontrager Outdoors has acquired Shipshewana, Indiana-based Braxton Creek RV. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We are…
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Lippert Names New Division VP for Lamination and Shade Products
Lippert has promoted Josh Black to vice president of operations for its Lamination and Shade Products division. A native of…
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Valterra Names New Director of Sales
Donna Warr has been promoted to Valterra’s director of sales. Warr joined Valterra in 1986 and has worked in several…
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Roadmaster Debuts Auxiliary Lighting Kit for Towed Vehicles
Roadmaster has introduced its new Auxiliary Lighting Kit is designed for applications where traditional diodes won’t work, or for vehicles…
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Correction: Correct Dates for Annual Detroit RV Show
Editor’s note: Wednesday’s story about the annual Detroit RV and Camping Show contained some incorrect information. The following is the…
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Kampgrounds of America Seeks Submissions for Outdoors Grant
Kampgrounds of America is now accepting submissions for its “Get Out There Grant.” Launched in 2018, the special grant program…
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U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Drop to Nine-Month Low
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to a nine-month low last week as the labor…
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nuCamp’s Barefoot Officially Rolls Out to North American Market
In a project that dates back almost four years ago, nuCamp has started to roll units of its Barefoot travel…
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Reservation Software Co. RMS Issues 2023 State of the Industry Report
Online reservation software company RMS North America has just released its 2023 State of the Industry Report, providing an in-depth…
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Luxury RV Maker Bowlus Delivers New Heritage Edition
Luxury RV maker Bowlus introduces its latest model, the Heritage Edition. The Heritage will be Bowlus’ most accessible offering, the…
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Harvest Hosts’ CampersCard Offers Free Marketing for Campgrounds
Harvest Hosts, a campground membership program for RVers, debuts its new CampersCard, a campground discounts and benefits program that will…
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REV Group Names New Interim CEO
REV Group has appointed Mark Skonieczny, chief financial officer, as its interim CEO following the departure of Rod Rushing as…
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Bish’s RV Acquires Utah Dealership
Utah’s Stewart’s RV has been acquired by Bish’s RV, a dealership group with stores located in multiple states around the…
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Winnebago, Adventure Wagon Partner on Adventure-Ready Vans
Winnebago and Adventure Wagon, a builder of modular camper vans, announced their collaboration on a limited edition van that combines…
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Venture RV Partners with Xtreme Outdoors
Venture Recreational Vehicles, a division of KZ RVs, has a new partnership with Xtreme Outdoors Boat & RV. Venture RV…
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