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Wholesale RV Values Mixed Again as Weather Stays Cold
Black Book released its monthly market commentary for December. “The average values for motorhomes and towables sold at auction were…
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Elements of Style
What’s inside counts. Interior design affects the functionality of a space in addition to the overall comfort and aesthetics. RVers,…
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AP: Unemployment Claims Fall to Lowest Level Since March
The following is a report from the Associated Press. The number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week…
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RV Trader: 2024’s Most Popular RVs
RV Trader revealed its list of most popular RVs that garnered the most views on its platform throughout 2024. “After…
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Industry Professionals’ Predictions for 2025
If we have learned anything since 2020, it’s probably to be flexible with what you have planned. In fact, the…
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Refreshing RV Interiors
Beginning with a small warehouse space in Elkhart, Indiana, Panel Solutions, a manufacturer of products for the RV and other…
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RVIA 2024 Annual Meeting: Recordings Available
On Thursday, Dec. 12, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) held its 2024 Annual Meeting, the association’s primary membership-wide meeting that…
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OIA: Post-Election Policy Implications for the Outdoor Industry
The 2024 election resulted in a dynamic political landscape with significant policy implications for outdoor industry businesses, particularly in overseas…
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Marriott Explores the Outdoors With Postcard Cabins, Trailborn
Marriott International announced the expansion of its outdoor-focused lodging offerings through two founding deals with key players in the outdoor…
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Go RVing: RV Travel Aligns With 2025 New Year’s Resolutions
Go RVing, in effort to keep the industry updated on impactful trends and insights, is talking the perennial trend this…
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Culinary Camping, Retro RV Stays Trending in 2025 Pitchup.com Report
Pitchup.com – the global outdoor accommodations booking website home to 6,000 campgrounds in more than 70 countries – unveiled its…
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Roadtrippers Updates Trip Planner’s AI Feature
Roadtrippers is rolling out two updates to its Roadtrippers Autopilot feature, bringing an enhanced level of personalization and convenience to…
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DexKo Acquires Italian Cerma
DexKo Global Inc., a trailer running gear maker of chassis assemblies and related components, announced announce the acquisition of Cerma…
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Why More Retirees Are Choosing RV Living
The following is a report from GOBankingRates. For many retirees, it’s easy to romanticize RV living. Imagine hitting the open…
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AP: US Adds 227K Jobs in November, Unemployment Rate at 4.2%
The following is a report from the Associated Press. America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a…
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Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Weather Turns Colder
Black Book released its monthly market commentary for November. “The average values for motorhomes and towables sold at auction were…
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RVIA: RV Shipments Projected To Climb in 2025
The Winter 2024 edition of RV RoadSigns, the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association (RVIA),…
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Grand Design Adds to Lineage Lineup With Super C
Grand Design RV announced the addition of a class Super C motorhome to its Lineage product line. The new addition,…
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Ultrafabrics, Pantone Collaborate on New Palette
Ultrafabrics, maker of high-performance textiles, and the Pantone Color Institute announced their third annual collaboration, celebrating Pantone’s Color of the…
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RVshare Trends Report: Consumers To Travel Less, Spend More
RVshare unveiled its 2025 Travel Trend Report, the brand’s sixth annual research survey and data analysis. This year’s Travel Trend…
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CRVA Reports Shipments Up 24.5% YOY
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reported that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the third quarter ending Sept. 30…
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Jellystone Park Locations Win Multiple National Awards
Great Escapes RV Resorts announced that several of its Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts have received national media and industry…
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Eberspaecher Joins Hydrogen Engine Development Project
As part of the decarbonization of the transport sector, heavy duty commercial vehicles and non-road mobile machinery are also coming…
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October RV Shipments Up 7.8%
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s October 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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FIAT Begins E-Ducato Production in Italy
FIAT Professional announced the official start of production for the E-Ducato — the all-electric version of the celebrated FIAT Professional…
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AdventureGenie Launches Redesigned AI Trip Planner
The following is a report from Modern Campground. AdventureGenie has launched a redesigned AI-powered trip planner aimed at enhancing travel…
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New Data: Outdoor Rec Generates $1.2 Trillion, Supports 5M American Jobs
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced new economic data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)…
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Outdoor Hospitality a Significant Part of Outdoor Rec Economy
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, released national and state economic data…
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ORR Webinar: New Recreation Economy Data, EXPLORE Act & More
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) will host a webinar today, Nov. 20, at 11:00 a.m. ET on new economic data from the…
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CompoCloset Introduces the S1 Sealing Toilet With Urine Diverter
CompoCloset, a leader in portable composting and eco-friendly toilets, announced the launch of the CompoCloset S1, a portable toilet that combines…
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KOA: Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Play ‘Crucial Role’ in Local Economies
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) released its Economic Impact report as a part of the annual Camping and Outdoor Hospitality…
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Go RVing Trends To Know: Travel Tuesday
Go RVing released its Monthly Trends Report, this month with findings on “Travel Tuesday,” a perhaps lesser-known shopping holiday similar…
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Roadtrippers Launches New ‘Extraordinary Places’ Campaign
Road trip planning tool Roadtrippers has introduced a new campaign for its Extraordinary Places program, inviting travelers and tourism experts…
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Forbes: Schools Bet on Skilled Trades Over Degrees
The following is a report from Forbes. If you follow education at all, you’ve probably heard that record numbers of…
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Dragonfly Energy, Bruker Partner To Accelerate Battery Tech Development
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bruker, a…
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Nat Geo: A Look Inside the Growing Black RV Camping Movement
The following is a report from National Geographic. The number of Black campers in America has doubled in less than…
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Knoxville-Area Jellystone Park To Open in February
Reservations are now open for the 2025 season at the new Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort on Watts Bar Lake,…
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CRS Celebrates 25 Years by Launching $25K Award
Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS), a provider of commercial-grade recreation solutions, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, and to mark the milestone,…
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Hipcamp Acquires BookOutdoors
Hipcamp, a leading global campsite booking company, announced the acquisition of BookOutdoors, an online travel booking platform for campgrounds, RV…
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Camping World Reports Q3 Results, Seeing ‘Positive Growth’
Camping World Holdings reported results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30. Marcus Lemonis, chairman and chief executive officer of…
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RVDA Con/Expo Workshop To Discuss Dealership Website Best Practices
“Is Your Online Destination Fully Reflecting Your Business as a Whole?” is set for 9:30 a.m., Nov. 12, during the…
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Keystone Bullet, Passport Introduce Foldaway Balcony Models
For the 2025 model season, Keystone RV’s Bullet and Passport are once again leaning into their heritage of being the…
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Chinese RV Production Town on ‘Fast Track’ Amid Shifting Tourism
The following is a report from En.People.Cn. At a motorhome site in east China’s Jiangsu Province, Zhang Hong switched on…
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Shipments Remain ‘Steady’ for September
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s September 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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CX3 ‘Squaredrop’ Camper Unfurls Into Off-Grid Micro-Condo
The following is a report from New Atlas. Earlier this year, South Africa’s Berg Off-Road introduced the CX6, an impressive…
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New Go RVing Ad ‘Making Waves’ on FOX and Friends
Go RVing is “making waves” with a new social ad and a segment on FOX and Friends, showcasing how RVs…
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Strong Sales Reported at UK Motorhome & Caravan Show
The UK’s largest annual motorhome, camper van and caravan showcase, the Motorhome & Caravan Show, held at the National Exhibition…
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Nostalgia Is a National Mood, Campspot Finds
In a year dominated by election headlines and digital saturation, Americans are looking for a different kind of escape: a…
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Go RVing Trends Report: Smart Tech Increasing in RV Sector
The following was included in the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s News & Insights report. Go RVing’s Monthly Trends Report spotlighted…
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RVDA Expo Workshop: Showroom Tech Tips for Purchasing Power
With data at the tips of their fingers and the technology to find it, consumers are savvier than ever when…
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ARC Awards $68.2M to Appalachia’s Coal-Impacted Communities
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $68.2 million to 65 projects through its Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic…
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Toy Storage Nation To Hold December Workshop
Toy Storage Nation (TSN) announced a TSN Executive Workshop to be held Dec. 6 in Phoenix. The one-day immersive workshop…
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Keystone’s New Single-Axle Highlights Smaller Unit Trend
The following is report from Auto Evolution. Keystone RV has always been known for building some of America’s largest travel…
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Report Details Consumer Interest in Australian RV Brands
With the end of 2024 bearing down, Retain Media unveiled its comprehensive third-quarter RV Market Brand Consideration Report. The report…
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RV Travelers Shifting Toward Upscale Campgrounds, 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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Dreamliner Acquires Two Entertainment Logistics Companies
Dreamliner, provider of upscale travel coaches for the entertainment industry’s artists, announced that it has acquired two events logistics companies,…
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NRVTA Expands Class Schedule Amid ‘Soaring Demand’ for Mobile RV Techs
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced an expanded class schedule for the first quarter of 2025, doubling available seats…
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AP: US Adds 254K Jobs in September, Unemployment Dips to 4.1%
The following is a report from the Associated Press. America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, easing…
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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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