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Winnebago Finds More People Seeking Benefits of Outdoor Activity
Winnebago Industries released insights from its fourth annual spotlight survey that looks at outdoor industry trends and consumer behavior. More…
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Cavco Reports Q4 & Year-End Results
Manufactured housing company Cavco announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 30. Quarterly Highlights Net revenue…
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Monimoto Launches GPS Tracker for RVs & Motorhomes
Lithuania-based Monimoto, producer of GPS tracker products for powersports and bicycles, announced the launch of the Monimoto 9, a dust…
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Outdoor Foundation Unveils 2023 Annual Report Findings
The Outdoor Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), released its annual report showcasing 2023 impact data…
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Once Upon a Prime Time
Prime Time Manufacturing began its operations in 2009 — arguably one of the worst economic climates the RV industry has…
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Pinterest Travel Report Spotlights Outdoor ‘Wellness Travel’ Trends
Social media platform Pinterest released its Summer 2024 Travel Report highlighting travel-related searches and trip planning trends. “With its ability…
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Campground Network Celebrates 55 Years, Launches Campaign
Celebrating 55 years in business, Thousand Trails, a leading campground network that provides travelers the chance to experience top outdoor vacation…
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‘Great American Getaway’ RV Tour Spotlights Philadelphia
On May 21 in Lackawanna County, Philadelphia, Gov. Josh Shapiro launched Pennsylvania’s new state tourism brand: The Great American Getaway. The new…
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Harbinger Announces $400M in EV Orders, Including THOR
Harbinger, a California-based electric vehicle (EV) truck manufacturer, announced at ACT Expo its order book, which includes 4,000 binding vehicle…
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XGRiD Campers Announces 2024 Overland Summer Showcase
XGRiD Campers has announced a collection of opportunities across the country for consumers, media and content creators to experience in-person…
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National Powersports Auctions Bolsters RV & Marine Team
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) announced it has developed two new positions to better serve its RV and marine clients. In…
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RecNation Completes 60th Acquisition & Expands Into 7th State
RecNation Storage, owner, operator and developer of specialized RV and marine storage facilities, announced the completion of its 60th acquisition…
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RVshare Finds 57% of Americans Crave More Time Outside
RVshare revealed findings from a recent survey of RVshare renters, which highlighted that 86% of active renters1 are planning to…
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RVIA: 45M Americans Gearing Up for Summer RVing
A recent survey conducted among American leisure travelers reveals that 45 million Americans are gearing up for RV adventures this…
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Outdoorsy Survey Spotlights Travel Motivations, Cultural Values
Outdoorsy today released its Generations in the Wild: The 2024 U.S. Family RV Travel Report. The company’s inaugural independent research…
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Upcoming Owner Demographic Research Offers Company Specifics
Later this year, Go RVing will release an updated RV Consumer Demographic Profile, conducted by market insights group Ipsos. As…
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Alabama State Park Shows Off ‘First-Class’ Campground
Oak Mountain State Park, located in Pelham, Alabama, and the state’s largest state park, announced new amenities at its campground…
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Hipcamp Lists Top Trending Summer RV Destinations
Campsite booking platform Hipcamp listed the most popular RV camping destinations for summer 2024 according to its search data, many…
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Caravan Salon Düsseldorf Returns in August
The Caravan Salon trade fair is the European RV industry’s largest annual gathering, and this year’s dates are Aug. 30…
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Almost 80% of Small-Town Campers Are Workcationers & Solo Travelers
The following is a report from Modern Campground. A new study released by Modern Campground, in partnership with Cairn Consulting…
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Heartland Unveils Corterra 3.7 Floorplan
Heartland RVs announced the introduction of its Corterra 3.7, the latest addition to its new fifth wheel brand, which debuted…
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RVIA Releases 2023 RV Industry Profile
The 2023 RV Industry Profile, published by the RV Industry Association (RVIA), provides a detailed look at RV production and…
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Blacksford RV Rentals To Open Phoenix Location
Blacksford RV Rentals announced it will be opening a Phoenix, Arizona, location on Oct. 1, with reservations open now for…
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Palomino’s Fifth Wheel With Head Room
Palomino Columbus sets itself apart by consistently delivering fifth wheels that embody quality, safety and innovation. Jack Plummer, sales manager…
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April US Inflation Eases in 2024’s First Slowdown
Led by lower food and auto prices, inflation in the United States cooled slightly last month after three elevated readings,…
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The Dyrt Reveals 2024 ‘Best Places To Camp’ Regional Awards
The Dyrt announced its 2024 Best Places To Camp Regional Awards based on reviews and ratings from its vast community of campers.…
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MayiStay Launches Short-Term Rental, RV Park Search Platform
Technology company MayiStay announced the launch of its collaborative search platform designed specifically for Short-Term Rental (STR) hosts. The platform…
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Italian Quality Fiberglass Distributed Stateside
First impressions are everything. When a prospective motorhome or fifth wheel customer strolls a dealer’s lot and kicks the tires,…
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More Than 41M First-Time Campers Since 2014, KOA Report Finds
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) recently released its reimagined annual Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report, which explores how the outdoor travel…
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Sensible Weather Partners With Roamly To Offer Weather Guarantees
Sensible Weather, provider of weather protection for travel and outdoor experiences, announced its partnership with digital insurance platform Roamly to…
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Expion360 Launches Edge Battery for Off-Grid Power Solutions
Expion360, maker of lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, announced the launch of its new Edge battery. The Edge is designed…
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Amazon To Fill 1,000 Jobs at Its Elkhart Operations Next Year
The following is a report from the South Bend Tribune. The massive Amazon warehouse that’s been standing on the north…
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Camping World’s Coleman Brand Momentum Continues
Camping World Holdings reported Wednesday the company’s Coleman brand of travel trailers was again the No. 1 selling new travel…
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The Dyrt: Campers Want Trucks, Primarily Own SUVs
The Dyrt found that 45% of campers identify trucks as the most ideal vehicle for camping. SUVs ranked second as…
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Jayco Found Leading Caravan Brand in Australian Market Report
Retain Media released its comprehensive RV Market Consideration Report for the first quarter of 2024, spotlighting the shifting landscapes of…
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Noovo Unveils Noovo Plus, Tallest Camper Van in the US
Las Vegas-based Noovo announced the unveiling of its Noovo Plus, which offers a 7-foot ceiling. Built on the RAM Promaster…
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Torklift Launches Affiliate Program
Torklift International has announced the launch of its new affiliate program. Designed to engage outdoor enthusiasts, the program offers an…
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Video: Grand Design Gives a Glimpse of the Lineage
The following is from Grand Design RV. Lineage is what you pass forward. It is the chance to live a…
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Crane Composites Touts New Fiberglass Sidewall
Crane Composites, a subsidiary of Crane Co., announced a new premium exterior sidewall product for the RV market. Crane Composites…
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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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