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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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LandTrust Marketplace Offers ‘Alternative’ Campground Options
LandTrust, a “land-sharing marketplace,” said it is offering a new alternative to traditional campgrounds by partnering with landowners to offer…
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Half of Private Campgrounds Added Sites Amid 2023 Camping Boom
The Dyrt found that 50% of private camping properties added campsites in 2023 in response to continued demand from the…
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Harvest Hosts, Airstream Club International Form Partnership
Harvest Hosts, the membership program granting RV enthusiasts access to overnight camping destinations, unveiled its commitment to bolstering Airstream Club…
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Elkhart Truth: RV Industry Anticipating Slight Recovery
The following is a report from The Elkhart Truth. The recreational vehicle industry saw a modest increase in shipments last…
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Industry Influencer Touts Bean Stock 2.0
Adventure gear expert Playing With Sticks gave his seal of approval to Bean Trailer’s new off-road camper – the Bean…
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AAA Trip Canvas Adds New Travel Booking Feature
AAA announced a new feature in Trip Canvas, its digital travel planning tool: a campgrounds category in collaboration with RoverPass,…
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January RV Shipments Increase by 11.1%
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s January 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Caravan Outfitter Brings Mini-Camper Vibe to Full-Size Market
New Atlus released a look at Caravan Outfitter’s Alpaca camper, the company’s first foray into full-size camper vans. The automotive…
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Harvest Hosts Touts 500-Plus Locations to See April Eclipse
Harvest Hosts is helping RV enthusiasts find the perfect spots to experience the upcoming solar eclipse. On April 8, a…
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National Parks Break Visitation Records in 2023
While overall visitation continues to grow across America’s national parks, visitors are increasingly discovering opportunities in less well-known parks and…
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Campers Inn RV Renews Partnership With ThorSport Racing
Campers Inn RV has partnered with ThorSport Racing again to be its Official RV provider. Campers Inn colors will be…
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Midwest Automotive Designs Leans In for Further Growth
After almost 10 years in the Class B market, Midwest Automotive Designs is banking on a plant expansion, a foreign…
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Winnebago, Xos Form Electric Chassis Partnership
Xos, a manufacturer of electric commercial vehicles, and Winnebago announced a new partnership and development of a fully electric chassis for Winnebago’s…
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KPA Unveils Auto Dealer ‘Trust Survey’ Results
KPA, a provider of compliance solutions for more than 15,000 U.S. automotive dealerships, today announced the results of its 2024…
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Blue Compass Again Names Motor Home Specialist No. 1 Dealership
Blue Compass RV announced Tuesday that Motor Home Specialist (MHS) was the No. 1 seller of new motorhomes by a…
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SDG to Collaborate With Camplux
Elkhart, Indiana-based SDG recently announced its partnership with Camplux, which specializes in water heaters and cooking appliances designed for mobile…
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KOA’s Monthly Report Highlights Surge in 2024 Travel Bookings
Kampgrounds of America (KOA)’s latest monthly report showed a significant uptick in travel bookings for the 2024 season, particularly among…
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Australian Market Report Spotlights Consumer Behaviors, Brand Preferences
Retain Media, an Australia-based digital marketing agency specializing in the automotive industry, released its RV Market Consideration Report for 2023,…
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Finding Campsites Slightly Easier in 2023
The Dyrt found that 45.5% of campers reported difficulty booking a site because a campground was sold out in 2023.…
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Dragonfly Energy Expands Market Share With Forest River
Dragonfly Energy, maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced a new partnership with OGV Luxury Coach, a new division of Forest…
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KOA Partners With GRIT Freedom Chair
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) announced its partnership with GRIT Freedom Chair. This new collaboration will place GRIT’s all-terrain wheelchairs…
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Grand Design Again Voted Best Employer in Goshen News Contest
Grand Design RV has again been recognized as Best Employer in Manufacturing in The Goshen News 2024 “BEST OF THE…
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Attendance at FRVTA Regional Shows ‘A Mixed Bag’
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) completed the third of five regional shows held around the state and reported that…
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AP: World Stock Market Shares Mixed as Chinese Markets Reopen
European shares were lower after a mixed session in Asia as Chinese markets reopened Monday from a long Lunar New…
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Technavio: RV Market Projected to Grow $32B by 2027
The RV market is expected to grow by USD 32.03 billion from 2022 to 2027, progressing at a CAGR of 7.82% as per the latest…
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‘RV Unplugged’ Announces Season 2 Cast
RV Unplugged announced its cast for the Season 2, set in Camp Margaritaville Auburndale, Florida. Contestants will compete for a…
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RV LIFE Partners With FindUsCamping for Inaugural RV Crawl
RV LIFE, a digital RV-centric platform, announced its partnership with FindUsCamping for their first-ever RV Crawl. As the event’s official…
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Type 2 Campers Launches New VW Camper Model
Woodburn, Oregon-based Type 2 Campers announced the launch of its Model T2.3 camper, which it says is the only RV that…
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New Forest River RVs Go Generator-Free With Volta
Volta Power Systems, a provider of mobile li-ion power systems, has joined forces with Forest River Inc. to equip many…
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Mark Wahlberg Airstream Launches Digital Dealership
Mark Wahlberg Airstream is introducing new technology with the launch of the first Virtual Universe (VU) Digital Connected Airstream dealership.…
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The Dyrt 2024 Report Cites ‘Golden Age of Camping’
The Dyrt has released its 2024 Camping Report Presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma, which it says is the most in-depth…
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RV Learning Center College Scholarship Application Available Now
Applications for the Mike Molino RV Learning Center College Scholarship Program are now available online. The scholarship is available for undergraduates…
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AP: US Inflation Slows Yet Remains Elevated, Price Pressures Easing Gradually
Consumer inflation in the United States cooled last month yet remained elevated in the latest sign that the pandemic-fueled price…
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Fortius Capital Launches Outdoor Hospitality Acquisition Initiative
Fortius Capital, a real estate private equity and development company, launched a new property acquisition initiative in mountain and resort…
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Transforming the Single-Axle Overland & More
When Chris Barth joined forces with Ashley Bontrager Lehman, Steve Delagrange and Ernie Miller to build the foundation for a…
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Report Shows UK Parks, Campsites Produce $15B in Visitor Spending
A new 2024 “Pitching the Value” report has been released by the UK Caravan and Camping Alliance (UKCCA) highlighting the…
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AAA: Pump Prices to Increase Around Valentine’s Day
Sticking to the slow lane since last week, the national average for a gallon of gas dipped slightly for a…
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Canada’s Safari Condo ‘Takes a Crack’ at the Ford Transit
The following is a product spotlight from Auto Evolution. Folks, if the name Safari Condo sounds familiar, it might be…
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Outdoor Hospitality Brand Launches ‘Modernized’ Campground Experience
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Roam America officially launched today as a new outdoor adventure hospitality brand offering a modernized RV and…
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Minneapolis OEM to Debut ‘DayTripper’ at Twin Cities RV Show
Vistabule, a St. Paul, Minneapolis-based camper manufacturer, will debut a new model this weekend at the Twin Cities RV Super…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Spring Approaches
“The results of RVs sold at the wholesale auctions last month were mixed, with motorhomes’ values increasing and towables’ decreasing. This…
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Global RV Rental Market Predicted to Reach $1.1B by 2031
The global RV rental market is estimated to surge at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2023 to 2031, according to Transparency Market…
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Cummins’ 2023 Revenues Up 21% YOY; Q4 Revenues Up 10% YOY
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has released its fourth quarter and full year 2023 results. “High global demand for Cummins’ diverse…
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US Economy Adds 353K Jobs in January
Job growth posted a surprisingly strong increase in January, demonstrating again that the U.S. labor market is solid and poised…
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RVIA: RVing an ‘Ideal Option’ to See April’s Solar Eclipse
When it comes to experiencing the thrilling sights and sounds of the upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse – at a cost…
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Eclipse RV: Committed to Innovation & Quality
In the RV world, Eclipse RV is a name that stands as a testament to innovation and adaptability. Dallen and…
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Dometic Reports Margin Growth in Q4 Financials
Dometic reported this week that net sales for the fourth quarter were SEK 5,327 m (6,172 million USD) – a decrease of…
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Winnebago: 2024 RV Rebound ‘Far From Certain’
The following is a report from SeekingAlpha.com. Winnebago Industries (WGO) is weathering the post-pandemic storm with the stock price holding…
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Despite Anticipation on Interest Cuts, Fed Likely to Have ‘Little Urgency’
The Federal Reserve will likely move closer Wednesday to cutting its key interest rate after nearly two years of hikes that were…
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KOA Launches AI Chatbot for Traveler Experience
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has introduced an AI-powered chatbot into KOA.com. The new KOA AI Chatbot is designed to meet and…
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LCI Industries Reports Q4 Results for 2023
LCI Industries, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lippert, today reported select preliminary, unaudited financial results ranges for the fourth quarter…
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Forest River Bus Acquires ‘America’s Oldest’ Bus Builder
Forest River Bus, a subsidiary of Forest River and a leading shuttle bus and van manufacturer, has acquired Collins Bus,…
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Spectrum News: How Interest Rates Are Impacting Boat, RV Sales
The following is report by Tyler O’Neill from Kentucky’s Spectrum News 1. Looking to buy a boat and RV? Now…
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Denver’s Ultimate RV Show: RV Sales an ‘Economic Indicator’
The following is report from FOX31. There are many barometers in which to gauge an economy, but one you may…
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Austin RV Resort Among 2024 ‘Best Camping Destinations’
The following is report from Austin Culture Map. Austin’s reputation as a bustling tech hub isn’t the only reason why…
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German OEM Concept Aims to Make the ‘Ultimate Surf Camper’
The following is a product spotlight from New Atlas. Despite the existence of multiple modern custom surfy camper vans and concept campers, when…
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Inflation Slows in December Amid Economic ‘Soft Landing’
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge cooled further last month even as the economy kept growing briskly, a trend sure to…
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What’s In Store for 2024: POV From 4 Industry Organizations
RVDA: Signs of Encouragement By Phil Ingrassia, president The RV industry spent much of the last 12 months in a…
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2023 RV Shipments Top 313K
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s December 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Performance Brokerage to Host ‘Thriving in Challenging Times’ Webinar
Performance Brokerage Services is set to host an upcoming webinar Jan. 31 on “Maximizing the Value of Your RV Dealership.”…
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Inflation Slows, Americans’ Outlook Trends Positive
The following is a report from the Associated Press. After an extended period of gloom, Americans are starting to feel better…
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AAA: Gas Prices at a ‘Pump Price Stalemate’
After making a brief weekend trip to $3.07, the national average for gas edged higher by one penny since last…
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The Dyrt Releases 2024 Camping Reservation Opening Dates Guide
The Dyrt, named the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has released its 2024 Camping Reservation Opening…
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Campers Inn RV Partners With Richard Childress Racing
Campers Inn RV has partnered with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and will be positioned as a multi-year associate sponsor for…
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JD Power Unveils 2023 Insights for RV Market
J.D. Power’s Specialty Division reported all segments of the RV market are depreciating in a market generally defined by higher…
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Electric Bike Market Value Projected at $62B
The global electric bike market is currently valued at $49.1 billion. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%, the market…
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KOA Unveils ‘Unconventional’ Travel Trends Research
In a “refreshing twist” to year-end reports, Kampgrounds of America (KOA) shared a new Odds and Ends research report compiled of…
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General RV Heading to Fort Myers, Shares Trends
General RV Center will be at the Fort Myers RV Show this week, bringing its latest 2024 models and more…
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AccessParks, Private Equity Partner for RV, National Park Broadband Expansion
M/C Partners, a private equity firm focused on digital infrastructure and technology services sectors, announced a significant growth investment in…
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German OEM Debuts Inflatable RV Concepts
The following is a product spotlight from New Atlas. German RV manufacturer Bürstner was all about “inflation” at last year’s…
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Forbes: Campground Bookings See 500% Solar Eclipse Spike
The following is report from Forbes. On Monday, April 8, the rare sight of the sun’s corona around a new…
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Video: Go RVing Touts 2023 Campaign Highlights
In 2023, Go RVing continued to showcase what it means to Go on a Real Vacation through a comprehensive campaign…
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RVDA, Statistical Surveys to Host ‘Power of Customer Data’ Webinar
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and Trader Interactive’s Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI) will co-host a new webinar for RV dealers…
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Lightship Secures $34M Series B Financing for L1 Production
Lightship has completed a $34 million Series B financing to accelerate production of its all-electric Lightship L1. The round was co-led by…
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RV, Marine Industries Convene at NTP-STAG Expo
How we talk about our goals matters. Sterling Hawkins, speaker at NTP-STAG Expo’s kickoff breakfast Monday morning, drove home this…
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Cleveland RV Show Spotlights 2024 Models
The 2024 Ohio RV Supershow is currently going on at the I-X Center, and it’s one of the many popular shows that’s…
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Inland Northwest RV Dealers Hope to ‘Rebound’ in 2024
The following is a report from The Spokesman-Review. As interest rates and inflation dug into Americans’ pocketbooks, their budget for…
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Tackling the Toro Bravo
A new RV company, whose owner describes its products as an entirely new category of RV, will begin production in…
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Keystone’s Montana to Reveal Model With E-Bike Storage
Keystone RV’s flagship Montana brand has unveiled a mid-year model addition specifically designed for the country’s fastest growing recreational trend…
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US Wholesale Inflation Declines, Price Pressures Still Easing
Wholesale inflation in the United States fell for a third straight month in December, further evidence that price pressures in…
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AAA: Gas Prices in the Slow Lane
The national average for a gallon of gas barely budged since last week, falling two cents to $3.07. The primary reason…
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US Boat Sales Cool From COVID-Era Demand Surge
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reported new powerboat retail sales are estimated to be down slightly in 2023, approximately…
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Chinook Puts the ‘You’ in Unique
More than 80 years have passed since Chinook RV began life as a family enterprise in the nascent RV industry.…
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Rollick Introduces New ‘Future of Buying’ Study
Rollick is introducing the findings of its new comprehensive study, “Future of Buying.” The extensive investigation delves into the behaviors…
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US Labor Market Finishes 2023 With Highest Job Totals in Last Decade
The U.S. labor market just finished a year that many thought would see a recession with one of the highest 12-month job…
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Jackery Debuts TIME-Winning Solar Generator at CES
Jackery, maker of portable power and green energy solutions, has introduced its latest innovation, the Solar Generator Mars Bot, which…
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Italian Electric RV Expands Solar Roof, Produces Water From Moisture
The following is a product showcase from Design Boom. CES 2024 serves as a platform to introduce green solutions, including Pininfarina’s co-designed Electric…
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Certified Industry Personnel Recognized by Society of RV Professionals
The Society of Certified RV Professionals recognized 18 individuals from 13 participating dealerships who earned a new certification, and four…
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November Shipments Increase by 2.8%
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s November 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Training Academy Sets Attendance Record in Advanced RV Training
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) broke its own attendance record in early 2024 with 123 participants enrolling in the…
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Wholesale RV Values Decline Amid Colder Weather
“Motorhome values declined quite a bit last month, continuing an overall trend that first emerged in mid-2022. Towables were less volatile,…
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Motocross Legend Becomes Entegra Coach Ambassador
Brian Deegan, Motocross legend, off-road racer, pioneer and team owner, has officially become an Entegra Coach brand ambassador. While he…
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Winnebago Spotlights 2024 Innovations at Tampa SuperShow
Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries, is kicking off 2024 with five new RVs and…
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RecNation Storage Partners With Camping World, Good Sam
RecNation Storage, the owner, operator and developer of specialized RV and marine storage facilities, entered an exclusive marketing arrangement with…
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RV Lifestyle: Trends & Events in 2024
The following is a report from RV Lifestyle highlighting predicted trends and events that are likely to influence the RV…
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Study Shows Family Savings From RV Travel
A new study conducted by an outside, independent firm has found that RV vacations cost much less than other types of vacation…
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Hotel Elkhart Launches RV ‘Repair and Restore’ Package
Indiana’s Hotel Elkhart is introducing the Hotel Elkhart Repair and Restore package, designed to cater to RV enthusiasts with “comfort and…
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