LKQ Corp. Appoints Jacob H. Welch to its Board of Directors

Chicago-based LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today (Aug. 11) announced it has appointed Jacob H. Welch of ValueAct Capital to its Board of Directors effective August 12, 2020. Joseph M. Holsten, Chairman of LKQ Corporation stated, “We are delighted to welcome Jake to LKQ’s Board. Jake’s investment management track record and public market experience will further […]

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Florida RV Park Group Garber Partners With Campspot

Garber Communities, one of Florida’s leading developers of affordable manufactured home communities and RV resorts, has partnered with Campspot, according to a press release from the company. Campspot is a leading online reservation software for premier RV resorts, family campgrounds, cabins, glamping options and more. Its user-friendly interface makes it easy to book your next […]

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Looking for More Camping Diversity? Start with the Gear

In May, Mo Jackson was camping with a friend in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. They woke at 5 to start a fire, make breakfast and — in the midst of a pandemic — experience the peace that comes with an early morning in a secluded spot, writes Chase Beech in the Los Angeles Times. The beauty […]

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RVDA Canada to Host Webinar on Becoming RV Technician

Recreation vehicles have exploded in popularity during this pandemic as a safe way to travel. With increased RV sales and rentals, it further highlights a shortage in qualified RV apprentices and technicians, according to a release from the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Assocation (RVDA) of Canada. To help rectify that shortage, RVDA of Canada will be […]

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Workamper News Cancels its Annual October Rendezvous

Editor’s note: This message was posted by Workamper News about the cancellation of its annual Rendezvous.  We so wish we didn’t have to post this notice as we very much look forward to the Rendezvous event each year. October is a beautiful time to be in Arkansas, and it’s so wonderful to get to meet […]

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American Coach Launches Platinum Membership Experience

Decatur, Ind.-based REV Recreation Group, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG), announces the establishment of the Platinum Experience, an exclusive membership platform for its American Coach customers. All customers who purchase a new 2021 American Coach Class A motor coach will receive complimentary membership which will give them an array of premium benefits […]

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Campsite Bookings Soar 500%: Where’s Best To Reserve Now?

Many people have chosen to spend summer 2020 on campsites and in RVs but bookings for summer 2021 are skyrocketing, up across EU and U.S. campgrounds by as much as 500%, according to a report by Alex Ledsom at Forbes.com. And new research highlights the 10 best and 10 worst states to choose when picking […]

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Canada Tightens Travel Restrictions from Lower 48 to Alaska

It appears that some U.S. citizens claiming to be on the way to Alaska may have been naughty, according to a report by Russ and Tina De Maris at RVTravelcom. The Canadian government understands the need to travel through Canada to reach Alaska from the U.S. or vice versa. Their approach has been to allow […]

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RVIA Kicks Off 3-Day Virtual Aftermarket Webinar Series

 To fully benefit from the national media’s rather intense recent coverage of all things RV, it’s critically important for the entire industry to work together more than ever to provide consumers with an exceptional experience. That was the message conveyed Tuesday (Aug. 11) as the Reston, Va.-based RV Industry Association (RVIA) kicked off a three-day […]

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