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52% of Campground Guests Influenced by Sustainable Practices, Study Reveals
The following is a report from Modern Campground. A new study released by Modern Campground, in partnership with Cairn Consulting…
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German Caravanning Hits Record RV Registrations in Q1
The following is a report from aboutcampbtob.eu. The German caravanning industry association (CIVD) reported that new motor caravan registrations reached…
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Despite ‘Return to Office’ Push, More Working From Campsites Than Ever
The Dyrt found that campers worked from the campsite more than ever in 2023. Results published in The Dyrt’s 2024 Camping Report presented…
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Report: EVs Represent 15% of 2023 New Light-Duty Vehicle Sales
Alliance for Automotive Innovation released its state-by-state analysis, spotlighting Colorado below, of the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market for Q4 and…
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The Dyrt: More Than Half of Campers Bring Their Dogs
The Dyrt’s 2024 Camping Report presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma revealed that 53.7% of campers brought their dogs to…
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Canyon Adventure Vans Introduces Stop-Stay System for Sprinter Vans
Canyon Adventure Vans, provider of interior organization solutions for Class B adventure vans, announced the launch of its Stop-Stay Safety…
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Toy Storage Nation To Host June RV & Boat Storage Workshop
Toy Storage Nation (TSN) announced an Executive RV and Boat Storage Workshop to be held June 7, in St. Louis,…
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Forbes: How Millennials Are Redefining Success With Luxury RVs
Imagine trading your cramped office cubicle for a workspace with panoramic views of the Rockies or the serene beaches of…
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MRAA Releases 2023 Impact Report
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) recently released its Annual Impact Report, which provides an overview of everything…
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Escapee RV Club Expects Record Attendance at Rock Springs Event
The following is a report from Wyoming Business Report. The Sweetwater Events Complex announced the return of the Escapees RV…
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Why Sustainability Reports Matter
Sustainability reporting has become a popular way for companies to measure annual performance goals and meet standards often set on…
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Grand Design RV Introduces ‘Lineage’ Motorized Class C
Grand Design RV announced their entrance into the motorized category will start with a Class C motorhome under the brand…
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Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Revenues Up 87.4% Since 2019
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, with more than 75 locations in the U.S. and Canada, reported a 4.5% increase in…
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Outdoor Afro & REI Co-op Debut New Travel Trips, Gear Collection
Outdoor Afro Inc. and REI Co-op announced a collaboration for three new fully-guided trip offerings that will operate July through…
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Black Book: Wholesale Values Mixed As Spring Arrives
“The wholesale auction results last month were mixed, with motorhomes’ values increasing and towables’ decreasing. We typically expect to see…
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Spot2Nite Selected as Booking Engine for Roadtrippers
Spot2Nite, the cloud-based booking software designed for outdoor accommodations, announced a new partnership with Roadtrippers to power its booking engine. Through…
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TAXA Outdoors Unveils ‘Dark Sky Mantis’ Following Eclipse
Following the total solar eclipse on April 8, TAXA Outdoors unveiled a limited edition model of its most popular overlanding…
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RVDA of Canada Reports Improved RECT in February
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada reported that February’s repair event cycle time (RECT) average improved across the nation,…
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A Quarter of Eclipse-Goers Traveling in RV
The following is a report from News 5 Cleveland. Visitors are beginning to trickle into Northeast Ohio for the total…
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Continued US Job Growth Indicates Economic Strength
America’s employers delivered another outpouring of jobs in March, adding a sizzling 303,000 workers to their payrolls and bolstering hopes that the…
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Midwest Automotive Designs Introduces the ‘Heritage’
Midwest Automotive Designs announced the addition of the Heritage model to its lineup. “Midwest, known for its quality and luxurious…
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Big Beard Battery Touts ‘Game-Changing’ Features in Latest Model
Big Beard Battery announced that their latest model release incorporates two “groundbreaking” features: Larger Lugs: Big Beard Battery now features…
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Doubling Down
Brothers Ryan and Coley Brady set out to make not only a better RV, but a better RV company, when…
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‘RV Unplugged’ Launches Watch & Win Contests
RV Unplugged announced that its Watch & Win contests – in partnership with MORryde, Big Beard Battery, Open Roads, Rich…
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Harvest Hosts Rolls Out App & Website Enhancements
Harvest Hosts launched a major update that introduces a suite of new features and improvements, making premium resources accessible to…
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IDS Launches Dealership Insights Forum
Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) announced a new online event series launching this month, dubbed the Dealership Insights Forum. The forum…
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First-Come, First-Served Campgrounds Increasingly Full
The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has found that first-come, first-served campgrounds are increasingly…
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Meyer Distributing Partners With Confluence Outdoors
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with Confluence Outdoors, home to four kayak brands: Pelican, Wilderness, Perception and Dagger. Pelican…
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Fun Town RV Opens New Arkansas Location
Fun Town RV announced the opening of their newest facility in Texarkana, Arkansas. The new facility boasts a 28+ acre…
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Dometic Reports Restated Financials for New Segment Structure
Dometic announced it is changing its segment reporting structure from the reporting of the Q1 2024 interim report. “Dometic is…
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Carefree Covered RV Storage Announces Fifth Arizona Location
Carefree Covered RV Storage announced the grand opening of its fifth covered RV facility in the Phoenix metropolitan area and…
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RV Dealer Websites: Why You Can’t Just Set It & Forget It
Your dealership’s online presence is just as important as your physical location. Often, your website is a potential customer’s initial…
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Outdoorsy Opens Luxury Glamping Retreat in Texas
Outdoorsy recently announced the opening of Outdoorsy Hill Country, its new luxury glamping retreat. The retreat is located in one…
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WSJ: Winnebago Faces Forecasting Challenge as RV Sales Drop
Winnebago Industries is facing a challenge with its financial forecasting, telling investors that, in a historically cyclical industry, its plummeting…
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RVRA Launches Survey to Identify Rental Market Trends
The RV Rental Association (RVRA) is now conducting a survey of RV rental businesses to gauge the current state of…
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UPI: Newer RV Owners Often ‘Shun Conventional Campgrounds’
The following is a report from UPI.com. With millions of new adventurers on the road in the last few years,…
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TAXA Unveils 2024 Mantis & Woolly Bear Models, New Rooftop Tents
TAXA Outdoors, manufacturer of lightweight, minimalist mobile habitats for outdoor experiences, announced the 2024 “evolutions” of its Mantis and Woolly…
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Markquart Family RV & Auto Acquires RV World in Minnesota
Performance Brokerage Services announced the sale of RV World in Ramsey, Minnesota, from Darren and Corrine Mann to Markquart Family…
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GE Appliances Introduces RV-Ready Electric Ignition Gas Ranges
GE Appliances, a Haier company, introduced new GE Profile electric ignition gas ranges to the RV industry. GE Profile developed…
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Action RV, Jeremy Clements Racing Partner for Texas NASCAR Race
Action RV is teaming up with Jeremy Clements Racing (JCR) for the Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 at Texas Motor Speedway…
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California Campgrounds Among Most Competitive in US
The Dyrt found in its 2024 Camping Report presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma that California campers were nearly 30% more likely than campers…
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February RV Shipments Increase by 17.8% YOY
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s February 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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General RV Highlights Top Spring Break Destinations
General RV Center has curated a list of its top spring break destinations, offering something for every RVer hitting the…
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BharCap Partners Acquires Red Oak Inventory Finance
BharCap Partners, a Greenwich, Connecticut-based private investment firm focused on the financial services sector, announced the acquisition of Red Oak…
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New Jellystone Park Camp-Resort To Be Among Tennessee’s Largest
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park is expanding near Knoxville, Tennessee, with a new location on Watts Bar Lake in Loudon, scheduled…
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AAA: Spring Gas Prices March Higher
The national average for a gallon of gas rose 11 cents since March 14 to $3.52. While domestic gas demand…
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AP: Wall Street Hangs Near Records, Closes Its Best Week of the Year
Wall Street is hanging near its record highs Friday, as U.S. stocks head toward the finish of their best week…
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RVDA Con/Expo Committee Seeks 2024 Workshops
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA)’s Convention/Expo Committee is seeking workshop proposals for the 2024 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, slated Nov. 11-15 at…
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Grand Design RV Launches ‘Fireside Chat’ Podcast
Grand Design RV announced the debut of its new podcast: GDRV Fireside Chat. The podcast is designed for Grand Design…
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7 Insights to Help You Navigate 2024
As we head out of the first quarter of the year and into the next one, it’s important to make…
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Camping World Holdings CEO Sells 100K Shares
The following is a report from MarketBeat. Camping World Holdings CEO Marcus Lemonis sold 100,000 shares of Camping World stock…
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DexKo Acquires Canadian City Spring
DexKo Global Inc., a trailer running gear maker of chassis assemblies and related components, has completed its acquisition of City…
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The Dyrt Honors Top 10 Glamping Destinations in the US
The Dyrt announced the winners of its 2024 Glampy Awards. Now in its third year, the Glampys recognize and honor the…
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Dometic Publishes 2023 Annual & Sustainability Report
Dometic announced that the company’s 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report is now published and available. “2023 was characterized by a…
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Hipcamp & REI Co-op Launch ‘Summer of Magic Campout Series’
Campsite booking platform Hipcamp and specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op announced the launch of the “Summer of Magic Campout Series,”…
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Campspot Unveils 2024 ‘Best Campgrounds in America’
Campspot announced the winners of its highly anticipated third annual Campspot Awards, celebrating the most outstanding campgrounds in the U.S. and…
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RVezy Launches Buy & Sell Marketplace With Dealer Partners
RVezy, a peer-to-peer RV rental platform, introduced its new RVezy marketplace, which connects private sellers and RV dealerships across the…
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Indiana House Candidate Supports Travel Trailer & Camper Tax Parity Act
Jamison Carrier, a businessman in the RV industry running for Congress in Indiana’s Sixth Congressional District, announced his support for…
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New Yokohama Plant in Mexico Will Add Capacity to North American Market
The Yokohama Rubber Co. has announced its intent to build a new consumer/light truck tire plant at the Alianza Industrial…
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AM Solar Expands Reach of RV Power Solutions With Wesco
AM Solar, maker of RV power solutions, announced its new partnership with Wesco, a provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services…
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RVDA Renews Partnership With KYCS
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) announced it has renewed its endorsed provider agreement with KYCS Global, provider of inventory…
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AAA: Pump Prices Rise Leisurely, Expected To Accelerate
The national average for a gallon of gas has been rising leisurely since March 7, moving a mere two cents…
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RVs Move America Week Registration Opens Next Week
RVs Move America Week registration is opening next week on March 19. The annual event RVs Move America Week is only…
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In a Class of Their Own
Size and maneuverability are the name of the game for Class A sister product lines Vegas and Axis by Thor…
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Harbinger Motors Delivers First Electric Chassis to THOR
Harbinger, a California-based electric vehicle (EV) truck manufacturer, delivered its first customer chassis to THOR Industries this month. “Harbinger’s delivery…
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Expion360 Achieves UL 1973 Compliance for EX1 SmartTalk Bluetooth Batteries
Lithium battery maker Expion360 announced Wednesday that its EX1 SmartTalk Bluetooth batteries are now UL 1973 compliant. The UL 1973…
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Ohio Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts To Open Early for Eclipse Events
The Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort locations near Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, are welcoming families as they celebrate the April…
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Truma Partners With Dealerships for Eclipse Watch Parties
Truma North America is partnering with RV dealerships across the country to host Eclipse Watch Parties on Monday, April 8.…
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Outdoorsy Launches Competition for ‘America’s Best Summer Job’
Just in time for a summer when RVing is poised to be the vacation of choice for millions of Americans, Outdoorsy…
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Two-Thirds of Americans Want to Camp in Next Three Years
The Dyrt found that nearly two out of three Americans say they are at least somewhat interested in camping in the…
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US Inflation Up in February, Price Pressures Remain Elevated
Consumer prices in the United States picked up last month, a sign that inflation remains a persistent challenge for the Federal Reserve…
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Camping World’s Coleman Brand No. 1 Seller Nationwide in January
Camping World Holdings reported Monday that its Coleman brand of travel trailers was the No. 1 selling travel trailer by…
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EV Suppliers Partner on Off-Grid Charging Integration
Nxu Inc., a domestic technology firm specializing in EV charging and energy storage solutions, has signed a letter of intent…
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RV LIFE Unveils Top RVer Spring Break Destinations on Weather Channel
RV LIFE, an app and online platform for RV enthusiasts, recently joined The Weather Channel to discuss their top spring…
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US Employers Add 275K Jobs in February
The following is a report from the Associated Press. America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in February, adding…
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Agile Offroad Teams Up With Tiffin Motorhomes
Agile Offroad, makers of off-road suspension technology, equipment and accessories, announced its recent partnership with RV manufacturer Tiffin Motorhomes. Tiffin…
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Bowlus Unveils the All-New 2025 Rivet Travel Trailer
Bowlus, maker of performance luxury RVs, announced Thursday its new rugged travel trailer, the Rivet. Although keeping the trademarked shape,…
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Cavco Ratifies Revised Collective Bargaining Agreement
Manufactured housing company Cavco announced that it has successfully reached agreement on a revised collective bargaining agreement between Pennwest TCC…
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Lazydays To Open New Arizona Location
Lazydays announced the opening of Lazydays of Phoenix at Surprise, in Surprise, Arizona. The new facility is the third location…
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Flatbike Introduces Folding Bike for Small Spaces
Flatbike introduced its CHANGE Folding Adventure Bike, a full-size bicycle engineered for all-terrain use yet folds in half for storage…
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Discover the Euro
In the fast-paced world of recreational vehicles, innovation sets companies apart. RV enthusiasts look for tech-savvy motorhomes for comfortable and…
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2024 Leadership Conference Inspires Industry’s Forward Momentum
The second annual Leadership Conference hosted by the RV Industry Association (RVIA) kicked off with record attendance of more than…
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THOR Industries Reports ‘Challenging’ Q2, CEO Remains Confident
THOR Industries announced on Wednesday financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended Jan. 31. “Our fiscal second quarter, similar…
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Myers Industries Announces Q4, Full Year Results
Myers Industries, a manufacturer of polymer products for numerous markets including the RV industry, reported fourth quarter and full year…
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AdventureGenie Partners With RVshare
AdventureGenie, an AI-powered travel planning tool for camping and RV trips, has announced its partnership with RVshare, which connects RV…
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RV Industry Works Through Excess Inventory, Expects Sales Uptick in 2024
The following is a report from the South Bend Tribune. The RV industry continues to show signs of coming back…
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New MB Quart Discus Speakers Offer Inverted Tweeter Technology
Maxxsonics announced its all-new for 2024 MB Quart Discus line of speakers with inverted dome tweeter technology. The speakers’ improved…
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Global Camping Equipment Market Estimated to Reach $43.25B by 2031
According to a global camping report from Straits Research, a market intelligence company, “The global camping equipment market revenue was…
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ODA & ORR Announce New Outdoor Pathway Scholarship Program
The Outdoor Diversity Alliance (ODA) and Outdoor Recreation Roundtable’s (ORR) Together Outdoors (TO) initiative have partnered to launch a new…
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Q&A: The Outdoors & National Parks Are for All Women
The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) recently published a Q&A on its blog with Lydia Mok, Wondery Outdoors’ co-owner and…
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RVIA Spring Forecast Insights Webinar With ITR Economics
The RV Industry Association will host a members-only webinar to review the Spring RV Roadsigns forecast and provide insight on…
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Cavco Collective Bargaining Agreement Covering Pennsylvania Plant Expires
Manufactured housing company Cavco announced Thursday that the collective bargaining agreement between Pennwest TCC and The International Association of Machinists,…
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Forbes: RV Parks Competing On Newness, Growing Size, Amenities
If your idea of heaven is a large, richly amenitized RV park, this is the era you’ve waited for. And…
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What Dealers Have to Say
The results are in — RV PRO conducted a survey during January of RV industry professionals who sell RVs. We…
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Wholesale Shipments Expected to Rise in 2024
RV wholesale shipments are expected to hit 350,000 units in 2024, according to the Spring 2024 issue of RV RoadSigns, the…
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SylvanSport Commemorates 20th Anniversary With New Off-Road Trailer
SylvanSport, a Brevard, North Carolina-based manufacturer of adventure travel trailers, pop-up campers, rooftop tents and outdoor gear, announced the launch of…
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Blue Compass RV Named to Inc. Magazine’s Regional 5000 List
Inc. magazine on Tuesday recognized Blue Compass RV as one of the fastest-growing companies on its fourth annual Inc. 5000…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Temperatures Inch Higher
Wholesale RV values remain mixed as warmer weather and the first day of spring creeps closer. “The wholesale auction results…
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Gulf Atlantic Cottages Earn Green Certification
TRA Certification, Inc. announced the Green Certification of Gulf Atlantic Cottages. These units have earned the silver level of certification.…
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China’s Major RV-Producing City Registers 17.8% Export Growth
According to a report from the Rongcheng Industrial and Information Technology Bureau, Rongcheng city registered an export value for RVs…
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