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Meyer Adds StingRay Hydrofoils
Meyer Distributing announced that it has landed another big marine name: StingRay Hydrofoils. “This is only one of many new…
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Sobel University Resumes In-Person Training
Tacoma, Wash.’s Sobel University has returned to in-person classes for its Comprehensive Sales Courses following the CDC’s guidelines for safe…
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RVIA to Host Winter RoadSigns Forecast Webinar
On Monday, Dec. 6, the RV Industry Association will host a members-only webinar to review the upcoming Winter RV RoadSigns…
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ARVC Foundation Raises $60K for Emergency Disaster Relief
The ARVC Foundation has announced it raised $60,000 at its annual auction held on Nov. 11 at the 2021 Outdoor…
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Trim-Lok Announces Major Elkhart Expansion
Trim-Lok has announced plans to move into a new facility in Elkhart, Ind., where it has been doing business for…
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Industry Icon George O’Leary Donates $1M to ARVC’s National School
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) is excited to announce it has received a generous gift that…
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Next Generation REDI-Sensor Line Delivered by Continental
Continental has introduced its newest line of REDI-Sensor Next Generation Multi-Application Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensors. The company said…
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Couple Becomes First Husband-and-Wife Certified RV Inspection Team
Married couple Jason and Lisa Carletti have become the first husband-and-wife team to both receive their master RV inspector certifications…
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GM Buys 25 Percent Stake in Electric Boat Startup
U.S. automaker General Motors Co has bought a 25 percent stake in Pure Watercraft, valuing the electric boat startup at…
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New Survey Identifies RV Owners’ Internet Needs
In a recently conducted survey from Outdoor Miles, RV owners across the country identified the importance of access to reliable…
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Travelers Emerge in Time for Thanksgiving Holiday
Determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic, millions of Americans will be…
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U.S. Jobless Claims Plunge to Lowest in 52 Years
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plummeted last week to the lowest level in more than half a…
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German RV is ‘Palatial’ with Two Massive Slideouts
The Protec Q18 is a German motorhome full of interesting features, the most notable being two slide-out panels that add nearly…
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RVIA: October Shipments Set All-Time Record
The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s October survey of manufacturers has set the stage with the all-time highest production total of…
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Elkhart County Unemployment Dips Below 2 Percent
The unemployment rate in Elkhart County, Ind., fell to 1.8 percent in October, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported…
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Infrastructure, Tech Investments to Increase National Park Access and Experience
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) released details surrounding new initiatives from Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of…
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America to Release 50 Million Barrels of Oil, Fighting Gas Prices
President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered 50 million barrels of oil released from America’s strategic reserve to help bring down…
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Indiana Mayor to Control Billions in Transportation Spending
In 2017, then-Mayor Pete Buttigieg was filling potholes in South Bend, Ind. Now, he will oversee the largest cash infusion…
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RVIA Releases Videos of 2021 Annual Meeting Reports
On Friday, Nov. 19, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) held its 2021 Annual Meeting. The event is the primary membership-wide…
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Forest River RV’s Ligonier, Ind. Plant Seeks 500 Workers
Elkhart, Ind.-based Forest River RV announced last week that it plans to expand to Ligonier to house its parts, service…
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Continental Autodiagnos Named Best New Technology Product
Aftermarket supplier Continental received the “Best New Technology Product” award during the 2021 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas for its…
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RVDA’s RV Learning Center Encourages Year-End Donations
As the calendar runs out on 2021, a year-end donation to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center is an investment…
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Coalition Calls on Congress to Pass First-Ever Outdoor Recreation Package
Led by the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), outdoor recreation businesses and associations are calling on Congress to enact legacy legislation…
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RVshare Touts Upcoming Travel Trend Webinar
RVshare, a peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, is gearing up to release its 2022 Travel Trend Report, which will reveal the…
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Ford Partnering with Semi Chip Manufacturer to Aid Global Shortage
Ford Motor Co. is partnering with semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries to accelerate production of U.S.-made chips amid the global shortage, and…
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Wingamm’s Oasi Motorhome Makes its U.S. Debut
Wingamm, a manufacturer of luxury compact RVs in Europe that recently announced its expansion into the U.S. market, will debut…
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Go RVing Board Votes to Fund RVTI Technician Recruitment
In accordance with the mission of Go RVing to support the RV consumer, the Go RVing Board of Directors voted…
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KOA to Offer EV Charging at Campgrounds
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has announced a program to make Level 2 EV chargers made available at select campground locations…
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Corey Langley Promoted to Director of Operations for NATDA
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) announced the promotion of Corey Langley to the organization’s new director of operations.…
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ARVC Spotlights ‘Best of the Best’ in Outdoor Hospitality Industry
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) recently recognized the “best of the best” in the outdoor hospitality…
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Momentum in Goshen Builds for New Industrial Development
Plans for the construction of a major multi-facility industrial development on Goshen, Ind.’s southeast side continued their march forward Tuesday…
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Auto Retail Buy-Sell Activity at Record Levels
Haig Partners released its Q3 2021 Haig Report, the industry’s quarterly report that tracks trends in auto retail and their…
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Cortes Campers Secures Dealership Distribution Agreements
RV manufacturer Cortes Campers has secured multiple distribution agreements, according to its parent company, US Lighting Group. Cortes Campers is…
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Togo Group Rebrands as Roadpass Digital
Togo Group, creator of an expansive technology platform for road travel and outdoor experiences, has rebranded as Roadpass Digital, a…
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KOA Annual Convention Features 2021 Award Winners
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced the winners of its annual campground awards during its annual convention in Baton Rouge, La.,…
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NMMA Postpones Five Boat Shows, Announces New Events
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced it is postponing the 2022 Progressive Insurance Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Nashville and St.…
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2020 Government Data Shows RV Industry’s Increased Economic Impact
Last week, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released statistics measuring the outdoor recreation economy for the United States. While the…
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Patrick Industries Among Forbes’ 2022 ‘America’s Best Small Companies’
Three Indiana-based businesses are included in Forbes’ 2022 list of “America’s Best Small Companies.” Elkhart-based Patrick Industries is the highest-ranked…
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ORR Joins President Biden, Industry Leaders for Infrastructure Bill Signing
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) President Jessica Turner attended the signing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act yesterday, at…
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Axalta Named 2021 Global Commercial Vehicle Coatings Company of the Year
Market research firm Frost & Sullivan recognized Axalta with its 2021 Global Commercial Vehicle Coatings Company of the Year award.…
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Cummins CEO Sees Chip Shortage Well Into 2022
Tom Linebarger, Cummins chairman and CEO, told investor analysts he expects the semiconductor shortage to continue into next year, while…
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Heartland RV Launches New Mobile Consumer App
Heartland RV, manufacturer of high-end fifth wheels, travel trailers and toy haulers, has launched a new mobile app, MyHeartlandRV, to…
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Lazydays RV Appoints Chief Information Officer
Lazydays said that Harsh Uchariya has joined the company as its chief information officer. Uchariya joins Lazydays from ClubCorp, where…
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Meyer Now Distributing QuietKat E- Bikes
Meyer Distributing is now offering its customers QuietKat electric bicycles. “We are extremely proud and excited to announce our partnership…
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Storyteller Overland Acquires Camper Van Rental Service GoCamp
Storyteller Overland, manufacturers of the MODE Class B RV adventure van lineup, has acquired GoCamp, the boutique camper van rental…
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Carol Jackson Becomes NRVIA Master Certified RV Inspector
A Pennsylvania woman became a master certified RV inspector with the National RV Inspectors Association (NRVIA) this month, the group…
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RVshare Names Chief Operating Officer
RV rental company RVshare has named Morgan Larkin its chief operating officer (COO). She most recently served as vice president…
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Holiday Travel Survey Shows RVers Extending Trips Later in the Year
Harvest Hosts, a membership program giving RVers access to unique camping options, today revealed its latest survey showing that RVers…
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Startup Aluminum Company Investing $17.5M in New Plant, Equipment
Indiana-based Aluminum Insights has announced a $17.5 million investment in a new, state-of-the art aluminum extrusion facility in Syracuse, Ind.…
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nuCamp Names 2021 Top Dealers
nuCamp has named its top dealers for the 2021 model year. Those receiving awards represent the elite nuCamp dealers, the…
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A Record 4.4M Workers Quit Their Jobs in September
The number of workers who quit their jobs in September rose to a record high for the third month in…
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Tri-Lynx Levels Up
In most RV campgrounds today it’s common to see a myriad of RVs being leveled using pieces of wood, big…
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New Chairman Installed, Awards Presented at RVDA Annual Meeting
A new RVDA chairman, prestigious awards and an honorable recognition of a retiring association leader were just a few major…
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Forest River RV Expanding into Noble County with Hundreds of New Jobs at New Facility
The following was written by the Nobel County Economic Development department. One of the largest RV manufacturers in North America,…
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Plans for Genesis Products Expansion Move Forward
Plans for the construction of a new Genesis Products facility on the city’s south side took a step forward Tuesday…
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Former Newmar President Joins Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton today announced that Brian Hazelton has joined the company as senior vice president and president of its…
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RVDA of Canada Debuts New Award in Honor of Late Chairman
At its Annual Meeting, coinciding with that of its American counterpart, RVDA of Canada announced that it would be creating…
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Germany’s Quantron Gains eMobility Expert as CTO
Germany-based Quantron AG, specialist for commercial vehicles with electric and hydrogen drive trains, has already announced its intention to become…
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Jeff Rutherford Reelected RV Industry Association Chair of the Board
The RV Industry Association board of directors reelected Jeff Rutherford, president and CEO of Airxcel, as chair of the board…
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$10.7M bond for industrial project advanced by Goshen board
A Goshen, Ind., city economic board advanced funding plans for a large industrial development in southeast Goshen Tuesday. The Goshen…
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Toyota Shows Off ‘Tacozilla’ at SEMA
Toyota has unveiled its Tacozilla Tacoma Camper, a custom, overlanding-ready “micro-house” rig that pays tribute to Toyota campers from the…
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Canadian Dealer of the Year Finalists Announced
RVDA of Canada, RV Lifestyle Magazine and RV Dealer News have announced the finalists for the 2021 Canadian RV Dealer…
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Go RVing Canada Selects New Agency Partner
Go RVing Canada has brought in its first new agency partner in seven years. BrokenHeart Love Affair will be the…
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Consumer Prices Soar as Holidays Approach
A worsening surge of inflation for such bedrock necessities as food, rent, autos and heating oil is setting Americans up…
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Report: Outdoor Rec Industry Worth $688B in Economic Output in 2020
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis on Tuesday released its annual report on the outdoor recreation’s impact on the U.S.…
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Keystone RV Opens Fourth Cougar Manufacturing Facility
Keystone RV has begun manufacturing in a new plant and increased its capacity for its Cougar brand. This is Keystone’s…
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Host Park of NRVTA Finishes Major Upgrades
The Texan RV Park, host park of the National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) campus that serves as home to many…
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Snowbirds Lined Up This Past Weekend to Enter U.S.
Residents near the Canadian/U.S. border said the snowbirds started lining up as early as Saturday night. Snowbirds in their RVs…
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CBS News Features Black Folks Camp Too
Earl B. Hunter Jr. and his company, Black Folks Camp Too, were featured this past week in a profile on…
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Ember RV Celebrates First RV, New Facility in Friday Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
On Friday, spectators, members of the press and production workers gathered around the bay doors of Ember RV’s new facility…
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Wilkins RV Completes Acquisition of Great Outdoors RV
Brian Wilkins and Wilkins RV have closed on the purchase of Great Outdoors RV from Bill Clark and the Fitzpatrick…
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Baird Survey: Dealer Sentiment Brightens for Near-Term Outlook
A new survey finds dealer optimism on current market conditions slightly less positive compared with a month ago, with an…
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Continental in Attendance at Public Transportation Conference
Continental, a global supplier of systems, components and tires to various vehicle markets, automobile, truck and agriculture/construction equipment manufacturers, and…
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RVIA Applauds Passage of Historic Infrastructure Bill
The RV Industry Association is celebrating the passage of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill over the weekend, saying its will…
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RV/MH Hall of Fame Seeks Donors for New Addition
Fresh off creating the new manufactured housing wing at the RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum, its management has announced…
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Outdoorsy Relaunches Veterans Day Program with Weeklong ‘Votes for Vets’ Giveaway
RV rental company Outdoorsy has announced the relaunch of its veterans program. To kick off the program and in honor…
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RVIA Team Meets with State Policymakers
The RV Industry Association‘s state government affairs team spent this past week at the National Conference of State Legislatures’ 2021…
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Rising Costs and Supply Chain Issues Hurt Horizon Global’s Revenues
Horizon Global reported net sales of $196.5 million in the third quarter, a $5 million decrease compared to the third…
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Lack of Inventory Hinders KAR’s Revenues
KAR Auction Services, parent company of ADESA, which serves the RV market, reported revenue of $535.2 million in the third…
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Cummins Named an Inaugural Recipient of Terra Carta Seal
Energy generation company Cummins has been named one of 45 inaugural recipients of the Terra Carta Seal, an initiative led…
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RVshare Unveils New App as the Company Hits 3M Nights Booked Milestone
RVshare, the RV rental marketplace, has unveiled a new mobile app for iOS users. The app aims to accommodate both…
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Indiana Gov.’s Lawsuit Over Vaccine Mandate Could be ‘Uphill Climb’
Indiana officials are mounting opposition to a recently unveiled federal mandate that will require Americans who work at companies with…
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Payrolls Grew by 531,000 Jobs in October
U.S. employers increased their pace of hiring in October, with declining COVID-19 infections and demand for workers amid widespread shortages…
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Star brite Turns Up the Heat with Boiler System Antifreeze
With over 47 years of successfully formulating and manufacturing maintenance chemicals, Star brite is always on the lookout for new…
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Q&A with Northern Wholesale’s Chad Smith
Chad Smith is a relative newcomer to the RV industry, having spent the most recent part of his career at…
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Motility Partners with Keller Marine & RV
Motility Software, makers of end-to-end dealer management software, announced a new partnership with Keller Marine & RV. Motility and Keller…
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The Shyft Group’s Revenues up 69% in Q3
The Shyft Group, makers of the Spartan RV chassis, announced sales of $272.6 million during the third quarter, an increase…
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Cummins Revenues Up 17%; Lowers Guidance for the Year
Cummins Inc. reported third quarter revenues of $6 billion, an increase of 17 percent over the same period a year…
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Brunswick Names New Advanced Systems Group President
Brunswick Corp. has announced that Marty Bass has been named president of the Americas for its Advanced Systems Group. Bass…
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Jobless Claims Continue to Fall to New Pandemic-Era Lows
New weekly jobless claims came in at yet another pandemic-era low, with more progress being made in the labor market…
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Biden Administration Unveils Vaccine Mandate Rules Covering 84M Workers
On Thursday, senior Biden administration officials announced details of a highly anticipated mandate requiring U.S. employers with 100 or more…
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Campers Inn Partners with Care Camps
Family-operated RV dealership group Campers Inn RV has partnered with Care Camps, a national nonprofit that helps children with cancer…
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Camping World Reports $1.9B in Revenue for Q3
Camping World reported $1.92 billion in revenue for the third quarter, an increase of 14.2 percent, or $237.8 million, over…
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Arterra Distribution Breaks Ground for Building Addition
Arterra Distribution, providers of power conversion products for the RV industry, broke ground this week on a new 34,000-square-foot addition…
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CDK Global Revenues Up 6% in Q1
CDK Global, a technology company that focuses on the retail vehicle market, including RVs, said its revenue for the first…
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‘Water-from-Air’ Company Watergen Partners with Ford
Ford Motor Co. and Israel-based Watergen, an “atmospheric water generation” company that developed a “water-from-air” technology, have collaborated as facilitators…
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Meyer Distributing Offering Range of Patio Heaters
Meyer Distributing has added patio heaters to its portfolio of RV- and outdoor-related products, and has them ready for delivery…
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KPA Publishes OSHA’s Top 10 Most-Cited Safety Violations
RVDA partner and dealership consulting firm KPA published an article featuring the Top 10 most-cited OSHA violations from the previous…
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ARVC Expects Huge Attendance at Annual Conference
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) said it is expecting near record numbers, or more, at its…
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Jellystone Park Sales Jump 47%
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts’ comp-sales will again set a record this year, as franchisees continue to expand their campgrounds…
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