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Blog: Is a Changing RV Market Good for the Camping Community?
The author runs OutdoorMiles.com, a website focused on RVing, camping and other aspects of outdoor recreation. In two years, the…
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Xponent Power Unveils Xpanse Solar Awning at Tacoma RV Show
Xponent Power showed its new Xpanse solar awning for RVs for the first time in public at the Tacome, Wash.,…
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Camping World Holdings Announces Increased Stock Repurchase Program
Camping World Holdings said that its Board of Directors has authorized an increase in its stock repurchase program after which…
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Music City Hosts a Successful Show
The following report comes from WTVF in Nashville, Tenn., the site of a large regional RV show that just ended…
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Inland Northwest RV Show Draws Big Crowds in the Evergreen State
This report comes from a Spokane, Wash., TV station, where the Inland Northwest RV show returned this weekend after a…
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KOA Report: Majority of Campers Plan to Camp Again in 2022
The KOA Monthly Research Report – January Edition projects that 70 percent of those who camped in 2021 plan to…
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Podcast Live Tuesday: Paul Bambei of ARVC
A new episode of RV PRO’s podcast, In Tow with RV PRO, will go live this Tuesday and features Paul…
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2022 NTP-STAG Expo Opens Tuesday in Las Vegas
The 2022 NTP-STAG Expo presented by Airxcel begins Tuesday at the new, state-of-the-art Caesars Forum in the heart of the…
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Happe Touts Winnebago’s EV RV on CNBC
Michael Happe, president and CEO at Winnebago Industries, appeared on CNBC’s “Power Lunch” program this week to promote the company’s…
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RVDA of Canada Opens Nominations for New Award
In honour of the association’s past chairman, RVDA of Canada announced the creation of a new award – the George Goodrick…
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How Electric RVs Might Change Road Tripping
This week at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, both Winnebago and THOR introduced the next generation of RVs: all-electric…
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Report: European RV Sales Set All-Time Record in 2021
Sales of new RVs in Europe rose 9.9 percent in 2021 – the most successful year in the history of…
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Intel Investing $20B in Ohio Chipmaking Facilities
Technology giant Intel Corp. plans to spend $20 billion on a massive chipmaking hub on the outskirts of Columbus, Ohio,…
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2022 Florida RV SuperShow Opens to New Record
The 2022 Florida RV SuperShow at the state fairgrounds in Tampa noted that day one saw more than 20,000 come…
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Ocean Bio-Chem Sees 18% Sales Increase
Florida-based Ocean Bio-Chem, parent company of various brands including Star brite, announced net sales in the third quarter of 2021…
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Nation Wide Products Acquires RV Air
Texas-based Nation Wide Products, which makes AC and HVAC-related products, has acquired RV Air, makers of RV air conditioner filter…
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Isuzu and Cummins Announce Battery Electric Truck Collaboration
Cummins and Isuzu Motors Limited announced an agreement to create a prototype medium-duty, battery electric truck to demonstrate in North…
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New Jobless Claims Hit Three-Month High
Weekly new jobless claims unexpectedly jumped last week by the most since October, with some renewed virus-related disruptions at least…
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THOR Debuts Two Electric RV Concepts at the Florida RV SuperShow
TAMPA – In an invitation-only presentation at the 2022 Florida RV SuperShow, THOR Industries unveiled its eMobility strategy around electrification…
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Lippert Attends Tampa RV SuperShow
Lippert Components is an exhibitor at this week’s RV SuperShow, which begins today and runs through Sunday at the Florida…
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Storyteller Overland Buys Global X
Storyteller Overland, a manufacturer in the Class B RV Adventure Van space, announced Wednesday that it acquired Global Expedition Vehicles,…
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American Coach Unveils American Eagle 45E
American Coach will debut its 2022 American Eagle 45E at this week’s Florida RV SuperShow. American Coach is a luxury…
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Registration for Virtual Sobel Course Extended to Jan. 25
Dealer demand due to market shifts and the need for RV-specific show selling skills have been the driving factors behind…
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FMCA Announces Dates for March ’24 Rally
FMCA, a club for international RV owners, invites all RVers to make plans to attend its 108th International Convention &…
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Winnebago e-RV Details Unveiled
Winnebago Industries unveiled details of its e-RV, the first all-electric, zero-emission motorhome concept from a major RV manufacturer. Being introduced…
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THOR, Tech Nexus Partnership Targets ‘What’s Next’ in RV Technology
THOR Industries has entered into a strategic partnership with TechNexus Venture Collaborative. The partnership will identify and engage an ecosystem…
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RVTI Kicks Off Recruitment at Florida RV SuperShow
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is kicking off its year of recruitment this week at the 2022 Florida RV SuperShow.…
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Xtreme Outdoors Introduces the Little Guy Micro Max
Somerset, Penn.-based Xtreme Outdoors has introduced the Little Guy Micro Max, the newest addition to its Little Guy product line.…
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Truma Products Featured on Winnebago Micro Minnie FLX
The Truma AquaGo, the Truma VarioHeat and the all-new Truma Aventa will be highlighted on Winnebago Towables’ latest development at…
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New Tiffin Super C Features Aqua-Hot Hydronic Heating
The new Tiffin Allegro Bay Super-C motorhome class brings to the market a long list of amenities, and its all-electric…
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SpinCar Expands Sales AI Product into RV, Specialty Vehicle Markets
Software and technology company SpinCar announced the expansion of its Sales AI product into specialty vehicle markets. SpinCar said its…
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Cummins Completes 50% Acquisition of Momentum Fuel Technologies
Cummins and Rush Enterprises have closed on Cummins’ acquisition of 50 percent equity interest in Momentum Fuel Technologies from Rush…
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Diederich RV, KZ RV Donate to Make A Wish
KZ Recreational Vehicles and RV dealer Diederich RV donated a Sportsmen travel trailer to the Make A Wish Foundation of…
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Blog: Protecting Yourself Against a Data Breach
It’s not only good business practice – It’s the law. Business owners are responsible for protecting their customers’ personal information.…
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Thor Motor Coach Gears Up for Florida SuperShow
Thor Motor Coach will be showcasing more than 75 motorhomes at the annual Florida RV SuperShow this week at the…
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Input Sought for Dealer Survey on RV Manufacturing Quality
RV PRO’s third annual survey on RV manufacturing quality is wrapping up soon. The survey, comprised of 15 questions, asks…
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Spokane Show Reflects Continued High Interest in RVs
The National RV Show returned to Spokane, Wash., this year after cancelling due to COVID last year. Organizers said even…
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Connecticut News Outlet Details RV Retailer’s Latest Purchase
A local news outlet’s perspective on the latest RV Retailer acquisition. With the shell in place for a RV dealership,…
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KOA Boasts Record Year in 2021
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) reports that 2021 was its best-ever in its 60 years of operation. The company had a…
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Keystone RV Strikes Exclusive Deal with Dragonfly Energy
Keystone RV and U.S.-based Dragonfly Energy, a battery technology company known for its popular Battle Born Lithium-ion brand, have entered…
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Spartan to Launch One-Touch Automatic Leveling System at Florida RV SuperShow
Spartan RV Chassis, a go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group, will exhibit at the 2022 Florida RV SuperShow and introduce…
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Nine Professionals Earn Certifications or are Recertified
The Society of Certified RV Professionals is pleased to recognize nine people from seven participating dealerships who earned a new…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Aqua Leisure to its Portfolio
Meyer Distributing announced the addition of Aqua Leisure marine and outdoor products to its portfolio of companies. Aqua Leisure makes…
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Supreme Court Blocks Biden COVID Vaccine Mandate for Businesses
The U.S. Supreme Court voted 6 to 3 on Thursday to block enforcement of the Biden Administration’s Executive Order, which…
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Northern Indiana Hospitals Brace for New COVID Surge
Jam-packed emergency rooms and intensive-care units. Patients overflowing into hallways. The scenes are becoming routine in area hospitals, as they…
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RVIA Appoints Vice President of Membership, Research
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) announced the promotion of Bill Baker to vice president of membership and research. The association…
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Canadian Associations Voice Vaccine Mandate Concerns for U.S. Truckers
The RV Dealers Association of Canada (RVDA of Canada) and the Canadian RV Association (CRVA) have joined together to express…
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Kampgrounds of America Promotes Senior Director
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has promoted Kim Wootteon to senior director of OAK marketing and revenue management. In this new…
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Lippert Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report
LCI Industries today issued its inaugural corporate sustainability report (CSR Report), touted as a milestone in Lippert’s sustainability management within…
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Strong Boat Sales Reported for 2021
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced that 2021 powerboat sales are expected to surpass 300,000 units for the second…
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Survey Offers 10 Industry Statistics ‘Dealers Should Know’
Software company Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) unveiled survey findings that spotlight dealers’ expected challenges, technology interests and sales channel focuses…
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Semiconductor Shortage to Cause Climb in Auto Sales
U.S. auto sales will climb 3.4 percent this year to 15.4 million cars and trucks as semiconductor shortages continue to…
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Ember Adds Author, Podcast Host as Brand Ambassador
Ember RV announced today that bestselling author, podcast host and content creator Jeremy Puglisi has joined its team as the…
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E-Z-GO, Rollick Partner to Boost Online Consumer Connection
E-Z-GO, a Textron Specialized Vehicles business, announced it has become the first outdoor vehicle manufacturer – the company makes golf…
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Allison Delivers Two Millionth 1000/2000 Series Transmission
Allison Transmission, a designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions, announced the delivery of its 2 millionth…
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LG Concept Vehicle Touted as ‘Futuristic RV on Steroids’
South Korean tech behemoth LG announced an autonomous, futuristic concept vehicle called ‘Vision Omnipod’ at CES 2022, which the company described as a “mobility concept…
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Blog: Defining the Role of Product Marketing
In a previous column, we defined product marketing and today we’ll dive deeper into what it is and how it…
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THOR Industries Releases Annual Sustainability Report
THOR Industries published its fourth annual sustainability report today, detailing the company’s environmental sustainability efforts for fiscal year 2021 across…
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Go RVing’s Karen Redfern Promoted to Chief Marketing Officer
Karen Redfern has been promoted to chief marketing officer/senior vice president of Go RVing, based on “recognition of her outstanding…
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NRVTA Completes 5,000-Square-Foot Addition to ‘Big Red School House’
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) has completed work on a 5,000-square-foot addition to its “Big Red School House,” the…
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Pittsburgh RV Show Running Daily Through Sunday
The Original Pittsburgh RV Show – touted as the longest running indoor RV Show in the country – has returned…
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Interest High as the Ohio RV and Boat Show Returns After Pandemic Break
Columbus, Ohio, was cold and brisk Saturday morning, and salt left over from snow removal stained the pavement beneath the…
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ARVC Names Carr Florida and Alabama Rep
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) announced the hiring of Jeremy Carr as its local National ARVC…
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U.S. Hybrid Electric Car Sales Hit Record Highs
Pure electric cars are making all the headlines, but their gasoline-electric hybrid rivals quietly achieved record sales in the United…
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Bish RV Buys Michigan’s Haylett Auto & RV Superstore
Haylett Auto & RV Superstore in Coldwater, Mich., has been acquired by Bish’s RV, a dealership group with 16 locations…
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RVDA Releases Three Most Popular Con/Expo On-Demand Workshops
The RV Dealers Association has released the three most popular educational sessions now available on demand through the RV Dealers…
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Fortner to Retire as LKQ Corp. VP of Sales and Marketing
Terry Fortner, vice president of sales and marketing for LKQ Corp., has announced his retirement, effective this summer. As a…
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Mercedes Gets into the Electric Camper Van Market
Technology magazine New Atlas reports on the newest entry into the EV market, a development that may be of great…
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Chevy Reveals Electric Silverado, Vows to Beat Ford in Performance Metrics
Chevrolet opened a new front in the Truck Wars on Wednesday, vowing its electric Silverado EV pickup will beat the…
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December Payrolls Rise by 199K as Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.9%
The U.S. economy unexpectedly saw a slowdown in hiring in December compared to November, while the unemployment rate improved to…
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Dealer Survey on RV Manufacturing Quality Launches This Week
RV PRO is launching its third annual survey on RV manufacturing quality this week, the week of Jan. 3. The…
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Ember RV Adds to its Team
Ember RV, a new RV company building travel trailers specifically designed for adventure camping off-road and off-grid, said it has…
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Nearly 100 Catalytic Converters Stolen from Elkhart RV Plant
TV station WNDU reports on a brazen theft over the holidays, in which nearly 100 catalytic converters were taken from…
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RVDA Members Come Through with Donations to RV Learning Center
RV Dealers Association members are stepping up to support the Mike Molino RV Learning Center’s mission to foster professional development…
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‘My Keystone’ App Offers Important Resources to Owners
Keystone RV has launched a new mobile app designed to consolidate key resources to help their owners camp more successfully…
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Jobless Claims Stay Near 52-Year Low
New unemployment claims rose but remained near a 52-year low last week, with the weekly pace of new claims holding…
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Wholesale RV Values Decline Across the Board
Black Book’s most recent monthly report showed declining values of wholesale motorized and towable units. “For the first time in…
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DexKo Global Acquires The Expediter
DexKo Global, makers of highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary,…
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Workhorse Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Workhorse Group Inc., an American technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective drone-integrated electric vehicles to the last mile…
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KOA Announces New Chief Operating Officers
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has hired Ann Emerson, former Good Sam vice president, as the chief operating officer of KOA…
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Ford to Double F-150 Lightning Production
Ford Motor Co. will double annual production of the F-150 Lightning in Dearborn once again, the automaker said Tuesday. The…
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Windish RV Donates $5,000 to 10 Nonprofit Organizations
Colorado’s Windish RV Center ended 2021 with a focus on charitable support by providing ten $5,000 donations to employee-chosen local…
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RV Manufacturing Quality Focus of Survey
RV PRO has launched its third annual survey on RV manufacturing quality this week. The survey, comprised of 15 questions,…
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Colton RV Enters the Keystone State
Colton RV announced the acquisition of Pocono RV Sales and Service in Wind Gap, Pa., adding brands including Entegra and…
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Go RVing, Black Folks Camp Too Partner on Dealer Education Series
Go RVing has partnered with Earl Hunter Jr., founder of Black Folks Camp Too, on a new dealer education series…
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NATDA Partnership Introduces New Retirement Program
In partnership with Larchmont/Transamerica, the North American Trailer Dealers Association is unveiling a new retirement plan solution designed to reduce…
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Distressed Asset Group Gryphon USA Continues Moving Forward
Despite the COVID-19 virus pandemic and the government restrictions on the sale of foreclosed properties in 2021, Ohio based Gryphon…
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Goshen Hospital Officials: Record Number of COVID-19 Deaths Reported in December
The number of patients who died of COVID-19 at Goshen Hospital in December was 25, the highest number of patients…
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Job Openings Reach 10.6M in November
Demand for workers in the U.S. remained historically elevated in November, with job openings holding near a record high amid…
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The Haugen RV Group Adds to Portfolio
Salt Lake City-based dealership group the Haugen RV Group has announced its purchase of Crater Lake RV in Klamath Falls,…
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RV and Marine Storage Company Signs Deal to Fund its Expansion
Recreational Realty LLC, an owner, operator and developer of specialized RV and marine storage facilities, announced a joint venture of…
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NY AG Secures Settlements for Consumers Against Two RV Stores
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced agreements with the former and current owners of two RV dealerships in…
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Pittsburgh RV Show Set for Jan. 8 – 16
The Pittsburgh RV Show – which claims to be the longest-running indoor RV show in the nation – will celebrate…
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This World’s Most Expensive RV was Once Owned by Will Smith
The automobile section of the Hindustan Times recently featured this tricked-out RV formerly owned by the well-known Hollywood actor. This…
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RV Retailer Wraps Up Year with 52 Acquisitions
Florida-based RV Retailer finishes out 2021 having purchased 52 dealerships, the most recent in Arkansas and Missouri. In early December…
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Business Insider: RV Purchase Trends Are Changing
RVing isn’t just for retirees anymore: Millennials and Gen Zers are making life on the road cool again. And this…
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Indiana’s Governor, AG Battle Over COVID Facts and Disinformation
In a Wednesday press conference, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb fired back at recent comments from Attorney General Todd Rokita questioning…
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Report: Fewer Than Expected File New Unemployment Claims
First-time unemployment filings fell by 8,000 claims from the previous week’s reading, marking the second lowest print during the pandemic…
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Sun Outdoors Acquires LSI – Jellystone Park’s Franchisor
Michigan-based Sun Outdoors, which owns more than a dozen Jellystone Park franchise locations, has acquired Jellystone Park’s franchisor, Leisure Systems…
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A Class B Like No Other
(There’s vanlife, and then there’s life on the road for this couple, who have taken van modifications to a whole…
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