Month: August 2022

The Hymer Venture S May be the Most Innovative Camper Van Ever Built

The Hymer Venture S May be the Most Innovative Camper Van Ever Built

An innovative new camper van from a company called Hymer is turning heads at Caravan Salon this week. The event—held in Düsseldorf, Germany—is one of the largest RV shows in the world, attracting more than 260,000 visitors annually. With a crowd that size, it can be hard for manufacturers to stand out, but Hymer’s latest…

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LAGoodVibe – A Recording Studio on Wheels!

LAGoodVibe – A Recording Studio on Wheels!

By Vincent Jacob An immersive visit to a unique RV – transformed into a solar-powered music studio motorhome! A pioneer of electronic music for more than 25 years and equally adept at audio production, concept creation, and inventive audiovisuals, Joachim Garraud is regarded as one of the world’s most influential producers and composers. His latest […]

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ACCC Caravan Industry Concern

ACCC Caravan Industry Concern

The Caravan Industry Association of Australia has said that it supports a “collaborative approach with the ACCC” in the wake of a new report that found “key issues of concern” within the RV industry. [Read the ACCC report] However, the Caravan and Camping Industry Association […]

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Jellystone Park Locations Offer Fall and Pre-Halloween Fun

Jellystone Park Locations Offer Fall and Pre-Halloween Fun

CINCINNATI – One of the busiest times of year at many Jellystone Park locations are the weeks leading up to Halloween. That’s when the Yogi Bear-themed parks offer a variety of fall and pre-Halloween activities ranging from making caramel apples and scarecrows to costume, campsite, and pumpkin-decorating contests to trick-or-treating. Some locations even offer zombie […]

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KOA Campground Buyer’s Workshop Scheduled for October

KOA Campground Buyer’s Workshop Scheduled for October

Learn everything you need to know about purchasing and operating a prosperous campground by attending the latest Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) Buyer’s Workshop. This expert-led, two-day event for prospective campground owners will be held at the Fort Collins/Lakeside KOA Holiday in Colorado in October, according to the KOA release. With the campground industry continuing […]

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‘Camper Report’ Talks Park Owner Survey with Scott Bahr

‘Camper Report’ Talks Park Owner Survey with Scott Bahr

The “Camper Report Show” is a weekly feature of Camper Report, which is part of the RV LIFE family of RVing websites that provide RV forums, RV trip planning tools and mobile apps, and one of the largest campground databases around. Co-hosted by Bob Zagami and John DiPietro – RV industry veterans in their own right – the Camper Report Show has partnered with RVBusiness by […]

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RVIA to Host Webinar on Upcoming Fall ‘Roadsigns’ Forecast

RVIA to Host Webinar on Upcoming Fall ‘Roadsigns’ Forecast

The RV Industry Association (RVIA) will host a members-only webinar from 2-3 p,.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7, to review the upcoming Fall RV Roadsigns forecast and provide insight on how the forecast was developed from ITR Economics Senior Economist and Econ Manager Eric Post. The Fall Roadsigns Forecast will provide the first look at the 2023 forecast. The RV […]

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Tenn.-Based A&L RV Sales Acquires Crisp RV in North Carolina

Tenn.-Based A&L RV Sales Acquires Crisp RV in North Carolina

NORTH CAROLINA — A&L RV Sales, Johnson City, Tenn., continues to grow as today (Aug. 20) it announced the acquisition of Crisp RV in Chocowinity, N.C., which serves the Greenville market. With this acquisition, Jayco and Alliance models will now be available at A&L RV Sales, according to a company release. “We are thrilled to […]

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Togo RV Rig Roundup: Entry-Level RVs Perfect for Beginners

Togo RV Rig Roundup: Entry-Level RVs Perfect for Beginners

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an edited excerpt of a report by Amanda Adler for Togo RV, part of the Roadpass Digital network. Click here to read the full report. Shopping for your first RV can be a daunting task as a trip to your local dealer offers a seemingly endless variety of floor plans […]

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Dometic Improves RV Awning Manufacturing, Shipping, SKUs

Dometic Improves RV Awning Manufacturing, Shipping, SKUs

ELKHART, Ind. – Through continuous efforts to overhaul the stocking, manufacturing, and delivery practices surrounding its RV awnings, the Dometic team has reduced waste, decreased delivery times, and increased overall efficiency of their RV Awning business to better serve customers, according to a press release from the company. Dometic has improved its manufacturing processes by […]

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Mercer to Provide Care Camps Update on Facebook Show Today

Mercer to Provide Care Camps Update on Facebook Show Today

Jennifer Mercer, the director of development for Care Camps, is set to join “WCM’s Outdoor Hospitality Update” at 3 p.m. today (Aug. 30), to talk about how Care Camps is fairing in 2022 and on some of the initiatives that the organization has been focused on. “WCM’s Outdoor Hospitality Update” is a weekly livestream program […]

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Despite Soft Market, Indiana’s RV Dealers ‘Not Crying the Blues’

Despite Soft Market, Indiana’s RV Dealers ‘Not Crying the Blues’

For the most part, RV dealers in Indiana have done a good job navigating the market as the industry shifts into post-pandemic mode. That’s the sense that Matt Rose, director of recreation vehicles for the Indiana Manufactured Housing Association-Recreation Vehicle Indiana Council (IMHA-RVIC), gets when talking with dealers from across the state. “Most of the […]

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Gulf Stream Coach Hosts Vintage, Vista Cruiser Owners Event

Gulf Stream Coach Hosts Vintage, Vista Cruiser Owners Event

Gulf Stream Coach hosted its first-ever “Celebration” on July 13 for owners of its hugely popular Vintage Cruiser and Vista Cruiser laminated lightweight travel trailers, according to a company release. The one-day gathering was held in and around the Pavilion at the country club facilities on the Gulf Stream Coach property in Nappanee, Ind. The […]

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Don Clark Addresses Huge Crowds at Grand Design Owners Rally

Don Clark Addresses Huge Crowds at Grand Design Owners Rally

Nearly 550 towable RVs are on site at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds in Goshen, Ind., this week for the eighth-annual 2022 Grand Design National Owners Rally. Tuesday’s events kicked off with a highlight for the GDRV owners in attendance: an opening ceremony and address by Grand Design CEO Don Clark, during which he introduced key […]

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2022 Con/Expo Advance Registration Discounts End on Aug. 31

2022 Con/Expo Advance Registration Discounts End on Aug. 31

Advance registration discounts for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, set for Nov. 7-11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, expire after Aug. 31, according to a release. The convention/expo brings together dealers, manufacturers, and RV industry business partners for the premier dealer education and networking event of the year. Click here to register. The RVDA Convention/Expo Committee […]

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The Best Camping Chairs for RVing

The Best Camping Chairs for RVing

One of the simplest and best ways to improve your experience at the campground is to upgrade your camping chairs. In the past, RVers were often content to settle for folding chairs made from flimsy aluminum and brightly colored strips of nylon. But today’s outdoor furniture has evolved well beyond that, delivering more comfortable, durable,…

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You Can Buy This Camper and a Ford Maverick for Under $29,000

You Can Buy This Camper and a Ford Maverick for Under $29,000

When the new Ford Maverick pick-up launched last year, it was hailed as a mid-size truck offering plenty of features and performance at an affordable price. The vehicle—which starts at just $20,995—has room for five passengers, is outfitted with plenty of technology, and gets 42 miles per gallon thanks to its 2.5L hybrid engine. But…

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