The Department of Labor’s most recent employment report reveals that the nonfarm economy added 916,000 jobs last month while manufacturing more than doubled the amount of jobs it gained in February, according to a report by Industry Week. Manufacturing added 53,000 jobs in March after adding 18,000 in February as the COVID-19 recovery picked up […]
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Late last year, Patrick Industries completed its acquisition of Taco Metals. The deal capped a year of noteworthy transactions by the Elkhart, Ind.-based supplier and manufacturer of marine and RV accessories and components, according to a report by Soundings Trade Only, which covers the marine trade industry. Michael Benedek, director of marine sales and business […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of an analysis by Outdoorsy, the peer-to-peer RV rental platform, that examines which cities are most dependent on RV campgrounds. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many forms of travel to a halt over the last year, but one option that remains attractive for many consumers is traveling by […]
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With its spectacular coast, soaring mountains and sunny skies California has long been a mecca of camping, road tripping, and other outdoor experiences made even more accessible by RV travel, according to a press release from California Campers. Given all the Golden State has to offer, it’s no surprise that the California RV rental market […]
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The U.S. auto industry has roared back from the pandemic, notching its strongest March sales in more than 20 years. But the widening microchip shortage now threatens to pinch supplies of many highly profitable and popular vehicles at a time when consumer demand is surging, according to Hannah Lutz in a report published by Automotive […]
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Brokerages expect Camping World Holdings Inc. to post sales of $1.27 billion for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research cited in a report at MarketBeat.com. Five analysts have issued estimates for Camping World’s earnings, with the lowest sales estimate coming in at $1.24 billion and the highest estimate coming in at $1.30 […]
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Several companies at the forefront of RV-industry innovation are leading the way in RV consumer education, by supporting the Hit the Road RV Summit with sponsorships, delivering expert educational sessions, and supplying prizes, for this online event over the weekend of April 24-25. Organized by Go Places Media, this year’s summit will again be hosted […]
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The Crystal Valley Exchange Club of Middlebury, Ind., has selected Wilbur and Derald Bontrager as the recipients of 2020-21 Book of Golden Deeds Award, according to a report by The Goshen News. The award was postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic. The Bontrager brothers have been lifelong residents of Middlebury and they are being […]
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Aqua Pro has added a new 5.5 GPM Water Pump to its existing line of freshwater accessories for RV owners looking to replace or upgrade the pump in their travel trailer or motorhome, according to a company release. Built for easy use and reliable service, this pump is designed with corrosion-resistant valves, thermal breaker protection, […]
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Leading global tire maker Hankook Tire announces that it has entered the Trailer Tire Segment by adding trailer offerings to its lineup of innovative products. Hankook will now offer the Vantra Trailer that will fit most popular trailer applications. The Vantra Trailer will be released in nine sizes, while the Vantra Trailer for high loads (TH31) […]
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