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March 18, 2022
KOA Website Back Up After Nearly 2-Day Disruption
After nearly two days, Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s (KOA) website, koa.com, is back up and running after a service disruption that shut down the ability for campers to book reservations online through the website, according to company officials. Park owners that WOODALLSCM.com (WCM) spoke with noted that they could still take reservations...
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March 17, 2022
Dexter Acquires HiSpec Wheel & Tire, Inc.
NOVI, Mich. - DexKo Global Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dexter Axle Company (“Dexter”) acquired HiSpec Wheel & Tire, Inc. (“HiSpec”), located in Mishawaka, IN. Established in 1995, HiSpec designs and provides aluminum and steel wheels, tires, and related accessories to the RV, trailer and transportation industries. The company has earned a reputation for offering the...
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March 17, 2022
RVIA: Buyers Spending an Average of $73,115 on New RVs
RVing has never been more popular as more and more people turn to RVs as the ideal way to experience an active outdoor lifestyle. Learn more about these new RV buyers and their preferred destinations, motivations, and demographics.
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March 16, 2022
I traveled the US for 7 months with my family for just $5,000, thanks to a few smart moves I made with our house and RV
In August of 2020, author Kelly Burch bought an RV, despite the fact that she never once spent a night in one. She packed the kids and headed out, and over the next seven months, visited 33 states, racking up more than 16,000 miles. The trip was priceless, but in actuality...
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March 16, 2022
Netflix drops trailer for Barack Obama’s national parks documentary series
On Tuesday, Netflix dropped its trailer for Our Great National Parks, a five-part nature documentary series about the wildlife found in national parks across the globe. The narrator? Former President Barack Obama himself. The show is just one of several projects in the works from Obama's production company, Higher Ground. Mashable
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March 15, 2022
Winnebago is First RV Brand to Produce 500,000 Motorhomes
The 500,000th motorhome is the popular Revel, a model introduced four years ago that embodies Winnebago’s continuous innovation and proven ability to meet customers’ evolving needs. RVBusiness
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March 15, 2022
RVshare Appoints Co-Founder of Qunar, a Chinese Online Travel Platform, and Former Dentalcorp CMO to its Board of Directors
RVshare, the largest peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, welcomes Fritz Demopoulos, a co-founder of Qunar, one of China's largest online travel platforms, and Reetu Gupta, former Chief Marketing Officer of Dentalcorp (DNTL.TO) to its board of directors. PR Newswire
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March 15, 2022
Ford to Ship ‘Incomplete’ Explorers Due to Chip Shortage
Ford Motor Co. is working to get dealers and customers their Ford Explorers sooner by shipping some units without rear seat controls for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning, a company spokesperson told the Detroit Free Press on Saturday. RVPRO
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March 15, 2022
Vail Resorts increases minimum wage
Back in January, the VR leadership acknowledged the issues and vowed to improve conditions across the board, taking immediate action where possible, such as replacing the General Manager at Stevens Pass and implementing a new bonus structure aimed at retaining workers. Yesterday, Vail announced plans to make serious inroads into the staff...
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March 15, 2022
Never Been Camping? This Colorado Hotel Will Teach You How
A Colorado hotel wants to teach you how to camp in the friendly confines of a deck overlooking the renowned Rocky Mountains summit, Pikes Peak. Sunset
