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Modernized Campgrounds Led by Sustainability, Tech in New KOA Report
The latest installment of the annual Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report from Kampgrounds of America (KOA) reveals the trends reshaping…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Dip as Fall Arrives
Black Book released its monthly market commentary for October. “The average values for motorhomes and towables sold at auction fell…
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AEONrv Touts 2024 Model as ‘Future of Overlanding’
AEONrv announced the launch of its updated 2024 model year built on the 2024 Ford Transit AWD 156-inch wheelbase cutaway…
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Grand Design’s Momentum Line Releases Exclusive ‘LiftSuite’
Grand Design RV unveiled the Momentum LiftSuite, a feature exclusive to the Momentum toy hauler product line. This technology transforms…
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Outdoorsy Group Exceeds $3B in Sales, Plans European Expansion
The Outdoorsy Group, a travel and hospitality company that operates a consumer marketplace for recreational vehicles, insurance and real estate,…
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Port Workers Strike Could Snarl the Supply Chain
The following is a report from USA TODAY. Americans could face high prices and shortages again this holiday season but…
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Last Look at Open House 2024: Slideshow
Before bidding farewell to this year’s Open House, RV PRO explored more of what’s new, novel and upgraded for the…
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Dura Faucet Stays Ahead of Design Trends
Dura Faucet’s website proclaims the company eats, breathes and sleeps RV faucets. In an interview with Darrell Higgins, general manager…
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August Wholesale Shipments Up 3.7%
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s August 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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THOR Reports $2.53B in Q4 Net Sales
THOR Industries announced financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2024. “Our teams delivered solid performances as…
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Fun Town RV Acquires Dealership in Rockford, Michigan
Fun Town RV announced its acquisition of Northtown Motor Homes Inc. in Rockford, Michigan, located at 10947 Northland Drive NE,…
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RecNation Announces Expansion Into California, 65th Location
RecNation Storage, owner, operator and developer of specialized RV and marine storage facilities, announced its most recent acquisition with an…
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Venture RV Introduces New Sienna Travel Trailer
Venture RV announced the launch of its newest product, the Sienna Travel Trailer. While it may appear traditional, with a…
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AutoManager Completes Acquisition of EverLogic
AutoManager Acquisition Inc., a provider of dealer management software to the auto dealership industry, announced that it has acquired EverLogic…
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RV Dealership Ideas for Attracting First-Time Buyers
What if your dealership was not only known as the best place to purchase an RV, but also as a…
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RV Shipments Expected to Gain Ground Through 2025
RV wholesale shipments are projected to climb slightly this year to 324,100 units and then see continued growth to the…
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Fall RoadSigns Forecast Webinar Next Monday
Next Monday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. Eastern, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) will host a members-only webinar to review…
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Ember RV To Debut E-Series SPARK at Hershey Show
Ember Recreational Vehicles announced it will debut its newest and most affordable addition to its product lineup, the E-Series SPARK at…
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Fun Town RV Acquires New Locations in Arkansas & Indiana
Fun Town RV announced its expansion with its second retail location in Elkhart, Indiana. Jarrod McGhee, founder and CEO of…
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The Daily Upside: The Ups & Downs of Camper Economics
The following is a report from The Daily Upside. Gross domestic product. Inflation. Treasury bill rates. Consumer spending. Household accounts.…
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Election Uncertainty Disrupts Fall Travel Plans for 1 in 4 Campers, Study Finds
The following is a report from Modern Campground. The upcoming election is casting a shadow over fall travel plans for…
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GEN-Y Hitch Sees ‘Massive Growth’ Within RV Market
Since its release in 2018, GEN-Y Hitch reported growth year-over-year with the Executive Pin Box with Torsion-Flex Technology product line…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Up, Downward Trend Expected for Fall
Black Book released its monthly market commentary for September. “The average values for motorhomes and towables sold at auction rose…
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KOA: Kids Who Camp With Family More Likely To Be Lifelong Campers
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) released its Families & Kids report, the seventh installment of the Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report…
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Premium Rock Rebrands to Aion UV, To Unveil Digitally Printed RV Exterior
Premium Rock announced its official rebranding as Aion UV, reflecting its innovative and advanced digital paint process for RV and…
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Lightship To Start Production Before Year’s End
The following is a report from The Denver Post. A startup that is out to electrify recreational vehicles expects to…
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RVIA: Road Trips Reign Supreme This Fall
The open road beckons with 27 million Americans planning to go RVing this fall and 7.3 million hitting the road…
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Lazydays Cuts RV Prices as Industry Awaits Fed Lifeline
The following is a report from Seeking Alpha. While the leisure vehicle sector waits for the Federal Reserve to lower…
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Lead Generation, Dealership Branding Touted at RVDA Con/Expo
Ron Wheeler, CEO of Wheeler Advertising, and Annie Wheeler-Rusch, account and social media director, will deliver education workshops aimed at…
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July RV Shipments Up 17.5%
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s July 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Escape Adventures, Blacksford To Offer Guided RV Cycling Tours
Escape Adventures announced a new partnership with Blacksford Luxury RV Rentals to offer multiday guided cycling tours via luxury RV.…
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Atlas Automotive Equipment Intros New Spray Wash Cabinet
Atlas Automotive Equipment, car lift and automotive equipment manufacturer, announced the introduction of its new Atlas Spray Wash Cabinet for cleaning automotive…
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Canadian Shipments Up 10.8% YOY
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reported RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the second quarter ending June 30 totaled 9,221 units compared…
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RV Unplugged Season 2 Touts Over 100K Views Per Episode
RV Unplugged Season 2 has officially wrapped, and the numbers are in — every single episode has garnered over 100,000…
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A Throne With a View
It’s often the least favorite part of camping. It stinks. It’s hard to get rid of without a sewer connection.…
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Sensible Weather, KOA Team Up To Offer Weather Guarantees
Sensible Weather, provider of weather protection for travel and outdoor experiences, announced its new partnership with Kampgrounds of America (KOA).…
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Economic Conditions Addressed in RVDA Con/Expo Workshop
Charles Dougherty of RVDA Convention platinum sponsor Wells Fargo Inventory Finance will lead dealers through an in-depth look at the…
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The Rise of Off-Grid RVing
When you hear the word overlanding, do you immediately think of RV travel in countries like Australia? While off-road RVing…
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Go RVing Social Media Influencers Tap New Audiences
Go RVing said it is continuing to reach new consumers through its ongoing partnerships with well-known social media influencers. Sponsored…
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RV, Powersports Marketplaces Launch AI-Powered Listing Tool
RV Trader and Cycle Trader, the largest online recreational and powersports marketplaces, launched a new vehicle listing tool that makes it possible…
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Go RVing Trends to Know: User-Generated Content is Rising
Go RVing’s Monthly Trends Report revealed that a recent trend impacting the RV industry is the rise of user-generated content.…
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Preorders Open for ‘Aerodynamic’ Polydrops P21
The following is a report from Auto Evolution. Earlier this year, we heard that Polydrops was working on their latest…
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Half of Campers Adjust Travel Plans Due to Weather, Study Finds
The following is a report from Modern Campground. The latest research from MC Hospitality Highlights reveals that half of all…
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New Jellystone Park Zion Spreads on Social Media, Reservations Spike
The new Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park location near Zion National Park is quickly becoming a favorite destination for families from…
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From a Land Down Under: Aussie Innovation Meets US Adventure
While the name MDC may not be familiar in the U.S. trailer market yet, the brand touts an enviable reputation…
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Airstream Unveils 2025 Model Year Travel Trailer Updates
Airstream unveiled model year updates for its 2025 model year travel trailer lineup. This season’s key product debut is the…
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Winnebago Debuts Smart Technology Platform
Winnebago Industries launched its smart technology platform, Winnebago Connect, marking the brand’s first custom software development effort. The innovative new technology…
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ORR Celebrates Anniversary of Great American Outdoors Act
On Sunday, Aug. 4, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) celebrated the fourth anniversary of the passage of the Great American…
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Niesmann+Bischoff Intros Triple-Axle Class A
New Atlus released a look at Niesmann+Bischoff’s latest Arto designs, which the company debuted in July and will publicly debut…
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AP: US Adds 114K jobs in July, Unemployment Rate Hits 4.3%
The following is a report from the Associated Press. The U.S. economy suffered an unexpected setback in July, as hiring…
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RMS North America Partners With BookOutdoors
RMS North America, a provider of reservation and property management systems to the outdoor hospitality industry, announced its partnership with…
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WFCO Launches New Power Pro Features
WFCO Technologies, maker of power conversion and management products, has expanded its Power Pro product lineup. Power Pro is a…
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Domestic Lithium RV Batteries: Paving the Way Toward a Safer, More Independent Future
As RV ownership continues its surge in popularity among diverse audiences, the demand for improvements in efficiency and reliability in…
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RVIA, Blue Compass Featured on Fox Business
Fox Business recently hosted the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Monika Geraci and Blue Compass RV’s Jon Ferrando. RV travel saw…
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War Horse All Terrain Launches Luxury Camper Vans
War Horse All Terrain, founded by furniture designer Kyle Yoder, announced the launch of its luxury camper vans. “These exceptional…
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KOA Report: Desire To Connect With Nature Bridges Generational Gaps
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) released its Camper Profiles report, the sixth installment of the Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report The…
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Washington Dealership Closing After 50 Years of Business
The following is a report from NCWLIFE. Washington-based All Seasons RV is closing on the year of its 50th anniversary.…
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Chassis Supplier: Service Capabilities Should Be Top of Mind
When you look up Spartan RV Chassis online, the tagline right on the homepage of the website says “the foundation…
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Coastal, Midwest States Most Popular for New RV Buyers
The following is a report from Auto Blog. RV Trader’s recent study examined the most popular cities and states for new…
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Housing Trend Touted in North Carolina RV Resorts
The following is a report from Wilmington Star News Online. A housing trend that is growing in popularity across the…
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JD Power Insights Finds RV Market ‘Back to Normal Seasonality’
The following is a report from JD Power. Traditional seasonality returned to the RV market as customers purchased units to…
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Wholesale RV Values Mixed as 2025 Models Begin to Appear
Black Book released its monthly market commentary for August. “After several months of consistency, the values for motorhomes and towables…
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Survey Highlights Accessibility Challenges in Outdoor Travel
Global outdoor accommodation booking platform Pitchup.com launched an initiative to improve accessibility in the outdoor travel sector. Partnering with Purple Goat, a disability-led…
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AI-Based Road Trip Planner Unveils New NLP Feature
AdventureGenie, the only AI-based road trip planner for campers and RVers, announced its new Personal Genie, a new natural language…
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Caravan Salon ’24 Organizers Release Full Program
From Aug. 30 to Sept. 8, the Caravan Salon trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, will again be the meeting platform…
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Discounts & Upgraded Amenities Help Boost Camper Stays, Study Finds
The following is a report from Modern Campground. A new study released by Modern Campground, in partnership with Cairn Consulting…
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Hipcamp, Subaru Launch 10 ‘Classic American Roadtrip Routes’
Hipcamp, a leading campsite booking company, in partnership with Subaru of America, announced a resource of 10 electric vehicle-ready road…
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Go RVing Trends Report Spotlights Short-Form Videos
The following is a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association. Short-form videos offer the highest return on investment and…
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RVshare: RV Rental Popularity Growing for Events
RVshare, the largest community for RV owners and renters, said it is revolutionizing the way people experience large-scale events. With…
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European Caravan Federation Publishes Market Analysis
The following is a report from AboutCampBtoB.com. The European Caravan Federation has published an analysis of the leisure vehicle market…
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Toy Storage Nation To Host Sept. RV & Boat Storage Workshop
Toy Storage Nation (TSN) announced an Executive RV and Boat Storage Workshop to be held Sept. 27 in Naples, Florida.…
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A Last-Minute Change Sets This Riverstone Toy Hauler Apart
Riverstone’s high-end toy hauler, the Legacy 4513DST, has drawn rave reviews since it debuted last fall. The 45-foot-long unit, with…
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Grand Design Teams Up With The Headrest Safe Co.
Grand Design RV announced its partnership with The Headrest Safe Company, providers of discreet vehicle safe storage systems. The Headrest…
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RV Pocket Tech Joins RVDA As Associate Member
RV Pocket Tech, an app dedicated to enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of RV technicians, announced its new status as…
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The Dyrt: Top 10 Hardest-to-Book US Campgrounds
According to The Dyrt’s 2024 Camping Report presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma, 45.5% of campers reported having a difficult…
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Extreme Weather, Power Outages Driving Portable Power Market
The Niche Research (TNR) released its report on the portable power station market, which has witnessed significant growth in recent…
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75% of Large Group Campers Believe Camping Enhances Family Bonds
The following is a report from Modern Campground. A new study released by Modern Campground, in partnership with Cairn Consulting…
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AP: US Employers Add 206K Jobs in June
The following is a report from the Associated Press. America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding…
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Dragonfly Energy Hosts Commerce Secretary Raimondo & Sen. Rosen
United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo held a press conference with Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen at the Reno, Nevada,…
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Noovo Launches Noovo Pop Class B Van
Las Vegas-based Noovo has announced the launch of its new Noovo Pop camper van. Setting new benchmarks for design, technology…
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US Economic Growth Revised Upward in Last Quarter
The following is report from the Associated Press. The American economy expanded at a 1.4% annual pace from January through…
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California County Approves Low-Impact Camping Ordinance
Earlier this month, on June 18, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a new land use ordinance…
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Thousand Trails Campgrounds & Encore RV Resorts Honored by Tripadvisor
Thousand Trails campgrounds and Encore RV resorts, which provide vacationers the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in camping and resort…
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This Heavy-Duty Chinese Overland RV Has a Two-Story Interior
The following is a report from Auto Evolution. Ladies and gentlemen and lovers of all things wild, before us is…
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May Wholesale Shipments Up 7.2% Over 2023
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s May 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Black Book: Wholesale Values Drop Slightly With Rising Temperatures
July results for Black Book’s monthly report show after two consecutive months of increases, average values for motorhomes and towables…
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KOA Report: 34% of New Campers Are ‘Glampers’
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) released its latest report on glamping as part of its annual Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report…
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The Dyrt Announces 2024 Best Places to RV
The Dyrt announced its 2024 Best Places to RV report, presented by State Farm. “Interest in RV camping continues to grow, and…
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RVshare Campers’ Choice Awards Ballot Adds Content Creators
RVshare announced the return of its third-consecutive Campers’ Choice Awards. Created in 2022 to complement the launch of RVshare’s Campground Partnership Program,…
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The Dyrt: Solo Camping Increases Significantly for 2nd Consecutive Year
The Dyrt found that solo camping continues to trend upward. In 2023, 29.8% of campers camped alone at least one…
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CNN: Increased RV Sales Are a ‘Good Sign for Economy’
The following is a report from CNN Business. At this time of year, a reservation with Chill RV Rentals isn’t…
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Outdoor Participation Research Study Reveals Findings
The Outdoor Foundation (OF) and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the longtime authority on outdoor participation research and data, released findings from their 2024…
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KOA: Campers Crave Immersive Travel Experiences in 2024
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) recently released its Camping Trips and Travel Experience report, which explores the trends of camping and…
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Pikes Peak Traveland RV Changes Ownership
Performance Brokerage Services announced the sale of Pikes Peak Traveland RV in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from the Biles family to…
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Exodus Rigs Introduces the Capax
California-based Exodus Rigs announced the introduction of its first model, The Capax. The Capax is an American-made luxury travel trailer…
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Go RVing’s Trends To Know: Traveling With Pets
Go RVing released its Monthly Trends Report, this month with findings on traveling with pets. People want to travel with…
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RV Learning Center College Scholarship Deadline Approaching
The application for the Mike Molino RV Learning Center College Scholarship Program is available online for undergraduates currently employed in the RV…
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goHomePort Expands Portfolio of Storage Facilities
goHomePort, the parent company of RV storage, rentals and service/repairs businesses, announced it recently closed on an acquisition in West…
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Caravan Salon ’24 To Feature Dedicated Tourism Hall
The Caravan Salon trade fair is the European RV industry’s largest annual gathering, and this year, it will highlight the…
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AP: US Inflation Cooled in May, Price Pressures May Be Easing
Inflation in the United States eased in May for a second straight month, a hopeful sign that an acceleration of…
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