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Micro-Camping Kit Turns Rivian or Tesla SUV Into an E-RV
The following is a report from New Atlas. If you’re an avid camper who drives a Tesla Model Y or…
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Alberta New RV Sales Trending Upward Ahead of Camping Season
The following is a report from CTV News. Alberta remains strong when it comes to consumers purchasing new recreational vehicles…
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The Shyft Group Secures FedEx Order for EV Trucks
The Shyft Group today announced a purchase order with FedEx for an initial order of 150 Blue Arc EV Trucks…
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Are You Green Enough?
You may call yourself green – but are you certified green? There’s a difference, and TRA Certification can help you…
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RV Rental Demand Remains Robust Heading into Summer
According to a survey conducted this spring by the RV Rental Association (RVRA), a sizable portion of RV dealers who…
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The Dyrt: Majority of Campers Cancel or No-Show Reservations
The Dyrt found that less than half of campers (42.7%) used all the reservations they made in 2023. These results…
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General Coach Canada Debuts New Truck Campers
The following is a report from Gordon White at TruckCamper.com. General Coach returns to truck campers with two all-new hard…
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Truck Camper Security Prototype Available
A new concept from InventHelp.com addresses security concerns for a truck camper shell when sleeping inside. “I thought there should…
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Global RV Rental Market to Grow by $353M
The RV rental market is forecasted to grow by $353.45 million during 2023 to 2028, accelerating at a CAGR of…
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The Next Move in Sustainability: Making the Switch to Lithium
Moving toward sustainability in the RV manufacturing industry is widely accepted as a nonnegotiable. The industry must continue to make…
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Torklift Helps Family Travel Safely After Mishap
Torklift International recently offered its assistance to an RV family who suffered a safety setback. Jeanne and Jerred Bailey, the…
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Commercial Recreation Specialists Promotes Two Key Leaders
Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS), a provider of commercial-grade recreation solutions, announced the promotion of two team members, Ryan Hartberg and…
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Thor Class C Motorhome Converted Into Mobile Dog Rescue
The following is a report from Auto Evolution. RV renovators who are not afraid to think outside of the box…
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RVOvernights.com Unveils New Proprietary App
RV Overnights, a membership-based platform connecting small businesses with RVers, announced the release of its proprietary app for both iOS…
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Amazon Plans To Invest $11B in Indiana
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced on Thursday its plans to invest an estimated $11 billion in Indiana, creating at least…
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KOA Breaks Ground on $11M Campground in West Virginia
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice broke ground on the state’s newest RV campground and resort at Mylan Park in Morgantown.…
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Dometic Minibars Again Awarded Energy Star’s ‘Most Efficient Mark’
Dometic announced its minibars have been recognized as the Most Efficient of Energy Star for the third year in a…
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RV Shipments Up 9% Through First Quarter
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s March 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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New Volkswagen California Slated for May Premiere in Berlin
The following is a report from AboutCampBtoB.com. The world premiere of the new Volkswagen (VW) California camper van will take…
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Lithia & Driveway Reports $8.6B in Q1 Revenue, 23% Increase
Lithia & Driveway (LAD), parent company of Airstream Adventures, reported on Wednesday that first quarter 2024 revenue increased 23% to…
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Blacksford RV Rentals Acquired by Cortina Partners, Triples Revenue
On May 1, 2023, Cortina Partners acquired a majority stake in Blacksford RV Rentals, an RV rental company with offices…
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goHomePort Holds Colorado Springs RV Service & Repairs Shop Grand Opening
goHomePort, the parent company of RV storage, rentals and service/repairs businesses, celebrated a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its…
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National Powersport Auctions To Hold Spring RV Auction
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) announced its nationwide spring RV auction, set to take place via NPA Simulcast on Tuesday, May…
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The Dyrt: Nearly Two-Thirds of Campers Have Camped for Free
The Dyrt found that nearly two-thirds (65.8%) of campers reported camping for free at least once in 2023, nearly double…
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RMS North America Releases 2024 State of the Industry Report
RMS North America, a provider of reservation and property management systems to the outdoor hospitality industry, released its annual State…
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Suburban Launches Pizza Oven for Elite Series Griddles
Suburban, an Airxcel brand, launched its new pizza oven that fits on top of the Suburban 18-inch griddle. Now, RV…
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Roadtrippers Introduces AI-Based Planning Tool for Cars & RVs
Roadtrippers, a road trip planning tool, announced the launch of its AI-powered road trip planner designed for both cars and…
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Dometic Reports Improved Q1 EBITA Margin Despite Challenging Market
Dometic reported Friday that net sales for the first quarter were SEK 6,527 m (7,289); a decrease of -10%, of…
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Understanding PVR & How It Can Improve F&I Revenue
Q: What is PVR, and why is it important for RV dealerships to track? A: PVR, or “per vehicle retailed,”…
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Storyteller Overland Unveils the MODE XO
Storyteller Overland, manufacturer of Class B RV adventure vans and off-grid expedition vehicles, announced the MODE XO as the latest…
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Go RV Rentals Publishes 2024 RV Rental Price Index
Go RV Rentals has released its 2024 RV Rental Price Index, which records how much it costs to rent an…
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Follow That Rabbit!
A giant checkered rabbit hopped by as we opened the entry door to Briter Products’ facility. Over the years, we…
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Canadian RV & Camping Industries Push for Critical Investments from Government
Leaders from the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and the Canadian Camping and RV Association (CCRVA) were on Parliament…
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Dometic Launches Lightweight, Compact Camp Shelter
Dometic announced it is launching a lightweight camp shelter featuring a small pack size, aluminum frame and dope-dyed fabric for…
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Torklift Adopts Stainless Steel in Manufacturing Its Products
Torklift International announced a shift in its manufacturing process by adopting stainless steel for its products. Stainless steel offers a multitude…
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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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