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Tesla Alumni Lead All-Electric RV Startup
What started as a pet project to electrify food trucks in the San Francisco Bay area – an enterprise inspired…
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Dometic’s Console Fridge Now Available for Certain GM Trucks
Dometic announced that its CCF-T Center Console Refrigerator, initially available for select Ford truck models, is now available for select…
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National Powersport Auctions Expand RV and Marine Services
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) said it has expanded its designated RV and marine services across the nation and is now…
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NHTSA and Transport Canada to Headline RVIA Compliance Seminar
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Safety Recall Specialist Choon Lee and Transport Canada Head of Recalls Jeremy Hamilton will kick…
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Main Street Capital Injects More Investment Dollars into PPL
Main Street Capital announced that it recently invested a total of $19.5 million in three existing lower middle-market portfolio companies,…
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Marketing Consultant Tanya Miller to Host Workshop at RVDA Con/Expo
Renowned marketing and advertising expert Tanya Miller, president of Secret Weapon Media Agency, will present a pair of workshops as…
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Truck Hero Officially Changes Name to RealTruck
RealTruck is now officially the new name for Truck Hero, the online retailer of aftermarket truck parts and accessories. RealTruck.com…
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Yakima Names Verde Brand Communications as Agency of Record
Oregon-based Yakima has selected Verde Brand Communications to lead its public relations and integrated communications efforts as the brand brings…
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Ep. 40 – Karen Redfern of Go RVing on Spreading the Word
Karen Redfern is senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Go RVing, the official marketing arm of the RV…
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Blog: A Look Into the Future of RV Marketing
Joe Mills is the business development manager at Element Three, a marketing consultancy that works with some of the nation’s…
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Meyer’s RV Opens Newest Location in Upstate New York
Meyer’s RV Superstores has opened its newest facility, Meyers Finger Lakes RV in Farmington New York. The company said its…
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NRVTA Opens Registration for 2022 Expo for RV Inspectors and Technicians
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today announced that registration is open for the 2022 Expo, which provides continuing education…
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New Podcast Coming Live Tuesday
The second Tuesday of the month means a new podcast and tomorrow’s episode will feature Karen Redfern, senior vice president…
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Business Development Specialist to Host Workshops at RV Dealers Con/Expo
Business development expert Sara Hey, a new speaker for the RVDA convention, will host two workshops and a “super session”…
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Bloomberg: Van Life Goes Electric
The popularity of electric vehicles has not gone unnoticed by RV manufacturers, and there’s a strong push being made on…
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Timbren Unveils New Suspension Products
Toronto, Canada-based Timbren Industries has launched new suspension products for select tow vehicles. The company introduced a suspension enhancement system…
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RVers Talk DEF Head Failures Plaguing Industry
Diesel emissions regulations continue to be a sensitive topic in the luxury RV marketplace. In recent years, the EPA has…
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Government Jobs Report Shows 372,000 Jobs Added in June
The U.S. labor market remained a bright spot in the economy last month despite mounting talks of a recession, data…
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PPG to Host Webinar on its AdjustRite Repair Estimating System
Ohio-based PPG announced that it will conduct a live webinar on Aug. 3 to highlight what it describes as the…
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RV Business Solutions Advises on Sale of Anthem RV
RV Business Solutions announced Thursday that it was the exclusive sell-side adviser to Phil Olson in the sale of his…
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Jobless Claims Highest Since Mid-January
Initial jobless claims unexpectedly edged higher last week in a potential sign the labor market may be cooling amid tighter…
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Chip Shortage? Some Industries Have Too Many
It’s getting complicated for investors in semiconductor stocks, with last year’s big chip shortage morphing into an inventory glut for…
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Baird Survey Reveals Restless Dealer Sentiment
Results of the latest survey from the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and Baird show that for the first time in…
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Lance Camper Targets Continued Quality Production
Lance Camper Mfg. announced several vital projects and the doubling down on its commitment to offer the highest quality ultra-light…
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NRVTA Appoints Instructor Specializing in RV Generators
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today announced that Chris Wilson has joined the academic staff as an instructor specializing…
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Girl Camper Founder to Join RVing in New England
Tonight’s episode of the Facebook Live show “RVing in New England” will feature Janine Pettit, founder of Girl Camper. Her…
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KOA’s Doug Mulvaney Promoted to New Role
Kampgrounds of America said it has promoted Doug Mulvaney into an assistant vice president role within KOA’s campground design services.…
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Germany’s Eberspächer Expands its Executive Board
Germany’s Eberspächer Group is expanding its executive board, starting with the naming of Dominic Waldeier as chief financial officer. The…
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Deal for Camping World to Buy Iowa’s Bowling RVs is Cancelled
A previously announced agreement for Camping World to acquire Ottumwa, Iowa’s Bowling Motors and RV Sales has been terminated, according…
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Dragonfly’s Batteries Chosen as Exclusive Lithium-Ion Battery for Family Motor Coach Association
Dragonfly Energy Corp. announced it has entered into an agreement with Family Motor Coach Association to serve as the exclusive…
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Alabama: Steep Gas Prices Aren’t Dampening RV Sales
Despite high gas prices and rising inflation, RV sales are higher than normal. Bankston Motor Homes President Chase Baerlin said…
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GE Appliances and Midwest Sales and Services Join Forces to Enhance Capabilities
After multiple decades of collaboration, GE Appliances, a Haier company, and Midwest Sales and Services, have integrated their operations, expanding…
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Heartland RV Launches New Dealer Webstore
In an effort to enhance its relationships with its dealers, Heartland RV has launched a new webstore so its dealers…
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Volta Power Systems to Host Rally Around Green Camping Technology
Volta Power Systems, a mobile energy storage company, is hosting a rally for RV technology enthusiasts looking to camp off-grid…
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KOA Announces Promotion, New Controller in Finance and Accounting
Kampgrounds of America announces staffing changes within finance and accounting as it responds to the growth it has experienced the…
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Independence Day Message from RVIA CEO Craig Kirby
The following was issued by Craig Kirby, president and CEO of the RV Industry Association. As we head into the…
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‘We Are Airstream’ Adds Santa Barbara Location
The largest authorized Airstream dealership in Arizona, named We Are Airstream Chandler, announces its acquisition of Airstream of Santa Barbara.…
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RV Retailer’s Q2 Includes New Store, Acquisitions
RV Retailer expanded its New England footprint in the second quarter with a new store in Connecticut and opened a…
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Winnebago Industries Announces Senior Leadership Moves
Winnebago Industries announced today several leadership position shifts. Amber Holm will be joining Winnebago as senior vice president, chief marketing…
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RVIA Announces Panelists for Compliance Seminar
This year’s Regulatory & Safety Compliance (RSC) Seminar, a member-only event on July 26 hosted by the RV Industry Association,…
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Norbert Nusterer Leaving Cummins Power Systems After 25 Years
Cummins announced a change in the leadership of the company’s Power Systems segment, one of the company’s five business segments.…
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Forbes: THOR Remains ‘Upbeat’ Amid Industry Headwinds
The American RV industry has seen a reversal in the prevailing winds, stiff and abrupt enough to snap your head…
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Wholesale RV Values Decline as Summer Arrives
Monthly shipments of new RVs were very strong, we learned this week, but wholesale RV prices seem to be losing…
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THOR Industries Named Silver Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association announced that THOR Industries is a silver partner for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. THOR will…
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RVTI Technician Among Speakers at Recreation Careers Webinar
Tim Scott, a Level 3 Technician at the RV Technical Institute, is among the panel that will join the Outdoor…
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Report: Live-In RVers Are Trending Younger
The Kansas City Star has this report that is reflected anecdotally in locations all over the U.S.: The demographic shift…
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FTC Shines Spotlight on Certain Auto Sales Tactics Used by Dealers
The Federal Trade Commission is considering a move to eliminate junk fees and bait-and-switch advertising from the car-buying process, according…
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Dometic Conducts Training Seminar for Alliance RV Service Team
Dometic recently conducted an educational training seminar on Dometic toilets this month for Alliance RV service technicians, and the company…
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Dealer Profit Services Develops F&I Training for RV, Marine Dealers
Dealer Profit Services, a member of the Brunswick family, has developed a comprehensive F&I training program for marine and RV…
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New England RVers Not Deterred by High Gas Prices
High gas prices are changing some vacation plans, but campground workers in New Hampshire said they’re not discouraging people from…
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New Indiana Facility Will Serve Semiconductor Market
Amidst a world-wide shortage of semiconductor chips, Taiwan-based MediaTek announced plans to create a new chip design center in partnership…
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RVshare Partners With Texas Make-A-Wish Chapter to Grant RV Dreams
RVshare announces its recent support and partnership with Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas (CSTX). Over the past few years, RVs…
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RV Shipments in May Set a Record
Results for the RV Industry Association’s May 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 50,529 units,…
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Survey: 65M Americans Plan to Go RVing This Year
A recent survey of America’s leisure travelers found that 36%, representing 65 million Americans, are planning on going RVing in…
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Airstream and Blue Ox Partner on Hitches for Airstreams
Airstream has announced a partnership with Nebraska-based hitch manufacturer Blue Ox. Under the agreement, Blue Ox will manufacture two Airstream-specific…
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EY Announces The Shyft Group’s Adams as an Entrepreneur of the Year
Daryl Adams, president and CEO of The Shyft Group since 2015, has been named by Ernst & Young an Entrepreneur…
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RVDA Launches 2022 Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) Survey
The RV Dealers Association has launched the 2022 Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey and U.S. and Canadian dealers will have…
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Report: Consumer Sentiment Hits All-Time Low
Consumer sentiment hit a record low in June as Americans continued to face elevated prices for gas, food, and other…
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Palomino Stays All Decked Out
As campgrounds and parks become increasingly crowded, truck campers are getting more attention, given that they can go places much…
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Upcoming RV Technical Institute Classes For July 2022
The RV Technical Institute has announced its upcoming in-person training classes for those seeking to become RV technicians or to…
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Go RVing Releases April Data from New Campaign
Go RVing’s new campaign launched this spring with all-new branding, messaging and creative content. The campaign pieces can be broken…
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NTP-STAG 2023 Expo Dates and Location Announced
NTP-STAG announced it will be hosting Expo 2023, its annual dealer event, live in Aurora, Colorado, Jan. 16-17, 2023, at…
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Winnebago Posts Record Quarterly Revenues
Winnebago Industries reports record revenue for the fiscal third quarter of $1.5 billion, an increase of nearly 52 percent compared…
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Dometic Hosts Meeting with RV Aftermarket, Manufacturing Reps
Dometic says it met on June 20 for its quarterly strategy meeting with RV aftermarket and manufacturing leaders in Los…
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What of RV Sales Now That Gas is $5?
Two reporters from NorthJersey.com decided to look at RV sales in the region now that gas is peaking at record…
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Deadline is July 1 to Apply for RV Learning Center Scholarship
Applications for the Mike Molino RV Learning Center College Scholarship Program are now available online and the deadline for applying…
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Sponsorships Available for 2022 RV Aftermarket Conference
Registration for the 2022 RV Aftermarket Conference opened a few weeks ago and influential suppliers and distributors in the growing…
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RVTI Hiring New Technician Trainer
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is currently hiring for a new trainer who would be responsible for instructing new RV…
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Mike Bear, GM of Coachmen’s Class C’s, is Retiring
Mike Bear, general manager of Coachmen’s Class C Divisions, has announced his retirement June 1. Bear has been a member…
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Planned Industrial Campus in Goshen Passes Hurdle
Plans for the development of a large industrial campus on Goshen, Indiana’s southeast side passed a major hurdle Friday during…
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Report: Meet the American Who Invented the Motorhome
Fox News over the weekend ran a piece on a man you have probably never heard of, but is purported…
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Camping Outlook Strong for Independence Day Weekend
Kampgrounds of America (KOA)’s Monthly Research Report – June edition indicates that 21.5 million camping households are planning Fourth of…
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Boys & Girls Club Hosts RV Tour Day
RV Day returned to the Boys & Girls Club in Middlebury, Indiana, on Wednesday. It’s a chance for youngsters to…
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World’s Latest Electric RV is an ‘Awesomely Multifunctional Mini-Camper’
Technology-focused website NewAtlas.com shines the spotlight on the Vanderer Urban Camper. With a modular, multifunctional rear lounge so comfy it…
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Survey: 60% of CEOs Expect Recession by 2023
Fears of an economic downturn are growing among CEOs, with some convinced the economy has already rolled over. The majority…
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Dometic Sponsors Benefit Concert for Honduras, Uganda Charities
Dometic will be sponsoring the “We Are Messengers” Benefit Concert, a charity event organized by Elkhart, Indiana-based charities Isaiah 6:8…
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Winnebago Industries Completes 1,300-Mile Electric Road Trip
Winnebago Industries just completed a more than 1,300-mile all-electric RV road trip with the e-RV, the first all-electric zero emission…
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Go RVing Wins Big at National Radio Mercury Awards
Go RVing won big at the National Radio Mercury Awards on June 9, bringing home the top prize in two…
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RV Aftermarket to Hold Webinar with Stu Gold of BeginRV
At 1 p.m. ET, 10 a.m. PT, on Thursday, June 30, join the RV Industry Association for a live webinar…
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Congress Clears New Rules on Ocean Container Ships
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which is supported by RV Industry Association, cleared Congress on Monday and is expected to…
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Valvoline Opens Service Center for RVs, Heavy-Duty Fleets
Valvoline today announced the opening of its first company-owned service center for heavy-duty fleets, including motorized and diesel RVs. Valvoline…
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Relentless Dealer Services, Lakota Trailers, and Bish’s RV Partner on Rodeo Scholarship
Relentless Dealer Services (RDS), Lakota Trailers and Bish’s RV partnered to provide $6,500 in scholarships for the Indiana High School…
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PPL Motorhomes Acquires Florida’s RV Swapshop
RV consignment company PPL Motorhomes has acquired RV Swapshop in Summerfield, Florida. This is the first acquisition for PPL outside…
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EZ Snap Releases New Skirting Kit
EZ Snap said its new RV Skirting kit allows every RV owner to install their own RV skirting using EZ…
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The Fed Bumps Interest Rates by Largest Percentage Since 1994
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by 0.75%, the largest move it has made in a single meeting…
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Camping World Acquires Arizona’s Anthem RV
Camping World Holdings has acquired Anthem RV in New River, Arizona, as well as a new site to be built…
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Campers Inn RV to Acquire Dylan’s RV Center in New Jersey
Campers Inn RV has acquired Dylan’s RV Center in Sewell, New Jersey. Dylan’s RV Center is the second New Jersey…
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Mary Pouliot Appointed Thetford’s Executive VP, Americas
Thetford, a manufacturer of RV and marine toilets and sanitation solutions along with RV refrigerators–collectively known as Thetford North America–announced…
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Entegra Coach Launches New ‘Safe View Dash’
Entegra Coach, a division of Jayco, has unveiled the new “Safe View Dash” for its 2023 luxury diesel pushers. For…
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David Henderson Named NRVTA National Sales Manager
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today announced David Henderson joined its team as the new national sales manager. The…
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AceVolt Launches Portable Power Station for Camping
AceVolt has debuted its next-gen portable power station, Campower 700. AceVolt provides safe and clean outdoor electric solutions for campers,…
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Campbell’s to Debut ‘Camp Chunky’ Soup at Select KOAs this Summer
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) and Campbell’s Chunky are partnering to bring special camping-inspired soup cans to KOA campgrounds across the…
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Soaring RV Sales Amid $5 Gas Reveals Mixed Attitudes on U.S. Economy
Gas prices might be nearing an all-time high, but wanderlust is proving to be a more powerful force than budgeting.…
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Airstream Unveils Power Package for Class Bs
Airstream introduced the E1 Package for its line of Mercedes-Benz motorized RVs. The package is available exclusively for Airstream’s touring…
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RVIA Summer Forecast Webinar Scheduled Wednesday
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) is hosting its members-only webinar to review the new Summer RV Roadsigns forecast on Wednesday,…
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Interior Secretary Issues Order to Reduce Single-Use Plastics
On World Ocean Day, June 8, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland issued a Secretary’s Order that aims to reduce…
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Arrow Distributing Unveils 2023 Show Dates
Arrow Distributing announced its 2023 annual Exhibitor’s Showcase will take place at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas,…
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Storyteller Overland Taps New Chief People Officer
Storyteller Overland, a manufacturer in the Class B and adventure vehicle manufacturing space, announced Christina Linton as the company’s new…
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$450M Battery Factory Coming to Oregon
Expion360, a lithium battery and accessories maker for RVs and other markets, signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) with…
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Hall of Fame Updates on Upcoming Events, Campaign Progress
The RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Indiana, issued a weekly word including updates on its new convention hall, 2022…
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