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AEONrv Reveals New Rev2 Model
AEONrv announced the mid-year release of its AEONrv 2023 Rev2 model. The upgraded model incorporates “exciting technology and design enhancements…
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THOR Approves Regular Quarterly Dividend
THOR Industries today announced that its board of directors approved, at its June 19 meeting, the payment of a regular…
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Historical Park Model Builder Captures Young Fans
Industry studies have shown over and over that a younger demographic has entered the RV market in recent years —…
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RVIA Board Approves Exterior Griddle Clearance Requirements
On June 6, the RV industry Association (RVIA) board of directors approved the following motion regarding vertical clearance requirements for…
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Jayco Unveils Renovated Customer Service Facility
The Jayco family of companies announced the completion of significant renovations to its 118,000-square-foot, multilevel customer service facility. The external…
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Forest River’s U.S. Cargo Partners With Dying Defiantly
Forest River Cargo announced its partnership with Dying Defiantly, a charitable organization that helps terminally ill veterans, military personnel and…
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The Heart of a Champion
Champion Home Builders has become a dominant force in the U.S. park model market, garnering a market share in 2023…
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Exodus Rigs Introduces the Capax
California-based Exodus Rigs announced the introduction of its first model, The Capax. The Capax is an American-made luxury travel trailer…
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Thor Motor Coach Reveals Class A Diesel Pusher Updates
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) announced its 2025 model year changes across its Class A diesel motorhome lineup. With an emphasis…
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RVIA Board Adjusts Recommended Model Year Changeover Dates
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Last week, the RV Industry Association…
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Genesis Products Teams Up With AJ Foyt Racing Driver
Genesis Products announced a partnership with IndyCar Driver Santino Ferrucci, pilot of the No. 14 car for AJ Foyt Racing.…
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Caravan Salon ’24 To Feature Dedicated Tourism Hall
The Caravan Salon trade fair is the European RV industry’s largest annual gathering, and this year, it will highlight the…
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RVIA Standards Training Hosted by Aluminum Trailer Company
The following is from the RVIA News & Insights’ report. The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Standards’ team offers educational resources and hands-on…
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NRVTA Sets Attendance Record at Alliance RV Rally
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced its participation in the largest Alliance Ally Rally to date. Held earlier this…
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Caravan Salon ’24 To Surpass Last Year’s Exhibit Space
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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Erwin Hymer Group Wins Two iF Design Awards
The following is a report from AboutCampBtoB.com. Two leisure vehicles from the Erwin Hymer Group — the Grand Canyon S…
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Fox Business Spotlights THOR’s Bob Martin on RV Sales
Fox Business hosted THOR Industries’ CEO Bob Martin, who discussed sales at the start of the summer and dissected the…
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Thor Motor Coach Unveils Class A Gas Updates
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) announced its 2025 model year changes across its Class A gas motorhome lineup. With a focus…
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REV Group to Present at East Coast Investor Conference
REV Group announced Mark Skonieczny, president and CEO, and Amy Campbell, chief financial officer, will present at the East Coast…
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Improving Accessibility in Outdoor Recreation
When Brandon Mantz woke in the trauma center of St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, he couldn’t speak. A tube…
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RV Shipments to Rise Throughout 2024-25
RV wholesale shipments are projected to climb into the mid-300,000-unit range by year-end 2024 before climbing higher in 2025, according…
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2024 Fifth Wheel Models: A Dramatic Shift in Exterior Design
There is a new kid in town when it comes to exterior design in the towable sector of the RV…
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Elkhart Open House Week Scheduled for Sept. 23-26
The 2024 Elkhart RV Open House will be held starting Monday, Sept. 23, THOR Industries, Forest River and Winnebago Industries…
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Keystone RV Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Goshen, Indiana-based Keystone RV will pay $95,460 and furnish other relief…
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April RV Shipments Up 9.5%
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s April 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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nuCamp Reveals New TAB 360 Teardrop Trailer
nuCamp, manufacturer of teardrop trailers and truck campers, officially unveiled images and video of its TAB 360. The new mid-sized…
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Storyteller Overland Introduces the GXV EPIC
Storyteller Overland, manufacturer of Class B RV adventure vans and off-grid expedition vehicles, recently introduced its new overlanding vehicle, the…
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Video: Alliance RV Offers Delta Travel Trailer Plant Tour
The following is from Alliance RV. Welcome to Alliance RV’s Delta Travel Trailer Plant 3! Join our exclusive tour to…
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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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Skyline Champion Reports Q4, Full Year 2024 Results
Skyline Champion Corp. announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended March 30 (fiscal 2024). The company…
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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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Entegra Coach Homecoming Hosts 500 Attendees
Last week, Entegra Coach hosted its annual owner’s Homecoming event. This year, nearly 500 luxury diesel coach owners, Entegra Coach…
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Tesla’s Cybertruck Inspired This New Solar-Powered Trailer
The following is a report from InsideEVs.com. It’s unclear if any of the Tesla Cybertruck accessories Elon Musk has teased…
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Winnebago Board Approves Cash Dividend
Winnebago Industries announced that the company’s board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share payable on…
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Carefree, Outdoor Living
Fast turnaround times, plus a dedication to quality materials, seems to be the winning recipe for Carefree of Colorado. A…
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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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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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USTR Announces Results of China Tariffs Review
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced the results of its four-year review of the continuation of…
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The Python Huntress Named Spokeswoman for Kenda Tires
Global tire manufacturer Kenda announced Wednesday that Amy Siewe, the Python Huntress, has been named its spokeswoman in a national…
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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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Big Beard Battery Touts Lithium Tech at Alliance Rally
Big Beard Battery announced its participation in the upcoming Alliance RV National Rally, to be held at the Elkhart County…
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Grand Design RV Rally Back at Fairgrounds for Fourth Year
The following is a report from The Daily Reporter. Back for a fourth year, owners of Grand Design RVs are…
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RVIA: Bowlus CEO Geneva Long ‘Leading Innovation’
The following is a profile from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). As the CEO of Bowlus, Geneva Long is continuing…
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Knaus Tabbert Sees Q1 Sales Increase Across Segments
Knaus Tabbert, a leading RV manufacturer in Europe, reported a successful start to the 2024 financial year with a strong…
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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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Dept. of Commerce Announces Preliminary Antidumping Margins
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The Department of Commerce has announced…
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Alliance RV Names Director of Customer Experience
Alliance RV announced the promotion of Tristen Singleton to director of customer experience. In his new role, Singleton will spearhead…
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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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Passion Project
Denise Chariya, director of marketing for THOR Industries, is not a fan of traditional networking. Making small talk in a…
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Airstream Showcases Riveting Legacy With the Original Clipper
Airstream announced an addition to its vintage RV collection: what is believed to be the first riveted, aluminum Airstream travel…
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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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Aliner Welcomes New Regional Sales Manager
Aliner announced the appointment of Scott Almquist as regional sales manager for their Southwest region. With over 37 years of…
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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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Proposed $30K Fine Follows Inspection at Forest River
The following report is from the Elkhart Truth. Forest River faced $30,000 in proposed fines following a safety inspection by…
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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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RVDA of Canada To Host RV Career Showcase
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada announced its upcoming RV Career Showcase, set to take place at the…
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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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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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Ember RV Welcomes New Sales Rep
With its growing dealer base and three product lines, Ember Recreational Vehicles has added to Rocco Lisa to its sales…
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EarthCruiser Closes After 16 Years of Overlanding
EarthCruiser, a manufacturer of off-road expedition vehicles, announced it has ceased operations after 16 years in the overland travel industry.…
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Video: Alliance RV Spotlights Its Commitment to Quality
The following is from Alliance RV. This is a behind-the-scenes look at Alliance RV, where innovation isn’t just a buzzword…
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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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RVDA Committee Changes Name of Dealer/Manufacturer Meetings
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA)’s Industry Relations Committee has approved a name change for the dealer-manufacturer meetings held at the…
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Forbes: Airstream’s Bob Wheeler Talks ‘Unprecedented Transformation’
The following is a report from Billee Howard at Forbes.com. Amidst the pandemic we saw crisis cut both ways. At…
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Winnebago Touts Summer Facility Tours
Winnebago is offering free tours of its RV manufacturing facilities daily throughout the summer. Factory tours of the Forest City,…
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RV Manufacturer Risks Losing Tax Deal With County
The following is a report from The Elkhart Truth. An RV maker that received financial incentives from the county when…
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Creating a Cohesive Story
Q: What is Genesis Products known for and what are consumers looking for now? Erin Curtis, Vice President of Marketing…
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Advanced RV Finds Success With 4-Day Workweek
The following is a report from Crain’s Cleveland Business. Many people have been coming into their workplaces less frequently than…
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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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REV Group Names New Chief Financial Officer
REV Group, manufacturer of specialty vehicles, announced Amy Campbell has joined the company as chief financial officer (CFO), effective April…
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Venture RV Launches Bunkhouse Floorplan
Venture RV is launching a family-friendly and feature-packed bunkhouse fifth wheel floorplan dubbed the SportTrek Touring 354VBH. “The SportTrek Touring fifth…
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Arkto Campers Reveals 2025 Off-Road Trailer
Alberta, Canada’s Arkto Campers launched its 2025 off-grid G12 trailer with a new “Stay Longer” package. The new package adds…
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NASA, Japan Tout ‘Historic’ Lunar RV Roadtrip
The following is a report from Yahoo Tech. President Biden announced this week a historic agreement with Japan to develop…
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Bowlus: Tesla Model X Beats Cybertruck in Towing Capacity
The following is a report from InsideEVs.com. Bowlus, a high-end trailer manufacturer that brands itself as the “first all-electric 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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Chinook RV Welcomes Dennis Dillon RV to Its Dealer Network
Chinook RV announced the addition of Dennis Dillon RV from Boise, Idaho, to its dealer network. With this new partnership,…
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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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Storyteller Overland Acquires TAXA Outdoors
Storyteller Overland, manufacturer of Class B RV adventure vans and off-grid expedition vehicles, announced its acquisition of TAXA Outdoors, a…
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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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Aero Build Names Manufacturing Director, New Partner
Aero Build, a manufacturer of mobile business trailers and electric RVs through its subsidiary brand Coast, announced the appointment of Heather…
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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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Maryland Passes RV-Specific Bill
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). On April 3, the Maryland General…
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Trader Interactive Releases ‘TraderConnect’ for OEM Websites
Online marketplace Trader Interactive announced a new product, TraderConnect, that embeds current RV Trader, Cycle Trader, Commercial Truck Trader or Equipment…
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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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Winnebago Named to Newsweek’s ‘Most Trustworthy Companies in America’
Winnebago Industries has been named by Newsweek as one of its 2024 Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Newsweek’s ranking focuses on a…
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Firefly Integrations Launches New Tech Training Program
Firefly Integrations announced a new technician training program that will take place throughout 2024 across North America. The company will…
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The Flipping Nomad Teams Up With Cummins
The Flipping Nomad has announced its collaboration with Cummins, breaking a decade-long streak of keeping her work towable-exclusive, to tackle…
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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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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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THOR Industries Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend
THOR Industries announced that, at its March 26 meeting, its board of directors approved the payment of a regular quarterly…
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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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L Catterton Invests in Storyteller Overland
L Catterton, a leading global consumer-focused investment firm, today announced a significant investment in Storyteller Overland. Since its founding in…
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New Conversion Kit Helps Eliminate RV Blackwater
Branford, Connecticut-based Waterless Toilets introduced a new blackwater conversion kit to eliminate blackwater by retrofitting RVs and trailers of any…
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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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Genesis Announces Exclusive Distribution of AeroTek Composite Panels
Genesis Products announced it is the exclusive North American distributor of AeroTek composite panels. “We are excited to offer an…
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