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The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) are hosting a manufacturing roundtable with Congresswoman Walorski, Ind.-2, on Aug. 25 as she visits Elkhart to showcase the thriving RV and recreational boating manufacturing industries and their impact on the local community and state, as well as the national manufacturing economy. The roundtable […]

Millennials love getting out into nature – as long as they have a cozy place to hang with their friends and somewhere to plug in their iPhones. As reported by the Sacramento Bee, that’s the theory behind the new-age camping cabins popping up at California parks, part of a push to get more diverse demographics, […]

Campers who visited Jellystone Park Camp Resort in Cave City, Ky., this summer got to interact with six international college students from the Dominican Republic, the Glasgow Daily Times reported. The students, who have since returned to the Dominican Republic, worked in a variety of departments at the campground from recreation to maintenance. Their fields […]

Builders of SEMA Show vehicles will take center stage in the third annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, according to a press release. Introduced in 2014 to recognize and celebrate proven vehicle builders in all market segments, including hot rod, off-road and sport compact, the SEMA Battle of the Builders is considered to be […]

U.S. regulators denied a request by major automakers to extend the comment period on environmental analysis to determine whether government fuel efficiency requirements are feasible through 2025. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a July report that automakers have the technology to meet aggressive mandates to hike […]

Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) announced today (Aug. 24) the addition of side entrance access steps to its toy hauler ramp door party deck. According to a press release, the deck is designed to transform the ramp door of a coach into additional living area by converting the previously unusable space into a fully functional outdoor deck […]

Lazydays RV announced that Tony Bruce has joined its expanding sales management team, working alongside eight other managers to lead the 100-plus person sales team at its Seffner, Fla.-based dealership in suburban Tampa. Prior to joining Lazydays, Bruce held several positions with La Mesa RV, serving as sales consultant, sales manager, and most recently general sales […]

Arrow Distributing announced that the 2017 Exhibitor’s Showcase will be held at the IP Resort, Spa and Casino in Biloxi, Miss., January 24-25. According to a press release, the multiday event will include vendor seminars along with food an entertainment. Manufacturer seminars will be held throughout the day on Jan. 24 and the show floor will be open for […]

The California Senate is backing legislation prohibiting trademark claims at state parks following a dispute that led to renamed landmarks in Yosemite National Park. The Associated Press reported that senators unanimously approved AB2249 on Tuesday (Aug. 23), sending it back to the Assembly. The bill would prohibit concessionaires from claiming ownership of a name associated […]

KING’s new RV Bluetooth weatherproof speaker and awning light was name “Product of the Year” by the Recreational Vehicle Aftermarket Association (RVAA) during its recently concluded 2016 Executive Conference in Chicago.  “We are ecstatic for our RV Media product to be recognized by RVAA as the 2016 Product of the Year,” said Vice President of Sales bob Barra. […]