Florida Braces for Hurricane Ian, Expected Storm Surge

Hurricane Ian’s forecast path northward near the Florida coast threatens millions, especially its potentially deadly and devastating storm surge that could push into bays and streams, flooding homes and businesses miles inland, according to a USA Today report. “This would be the kind of life-threatening storm surge that would be kind of our worst-case scenario for […]

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Exclusive Air Fyer Ovens Debuting in Heartland RV Models

ELKHART, Ind. – Launching at this week’s Elkhart RV Open House in partnership with Suburban, an Airxcel brand, Heartland RV is rolling out an exclusive line of the industry’s first air fryer ranges in new Heartland models with a 17-inch range standard. Air frying uses convection heat to create crisp, crunchy foods without oil or […]

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2022 RVBusiness Top 50 Dealer Awards Selections Announced

The 2022 RV Business Top 50 Dealer Awards winners are being publicly released here today (Sept. 27) by Elkhart, Ind.-based RVBusiness magazine and BJ Thompson Associates (BJTA), which oversees the popular, 11-year-old bar-raising Top 50 program. “I must say, the 12 judges involved in reviewing the applications again this year engaged in lively discussions through […]

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Thor Motor Coach Debuts New Floorplans at Open House

In addition to introducing five new motorhome brands at this week’s (Sept. 26-28) Elkhart RV Open House — Resonate, Twist, Indigo, Dazzle and Luminate — Thor Motor Coach (TMC) continues to refine its current models with an array of new floorplans. Among the new living-space configurations the Elkhart, Ind.-based motorized manufacturer is debuting this week: […]

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Winnebago Brands Showcase Latest Models at Open House

Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, is showcasing its innovative lineup of new models from signature RV brands – Winnebago, Grand Design RV and Newmar – at the RV industry’s premiere dealer product expo, the Elkhart RV Open House, Sept. 26-30, in Elkhart, Ind. Across its three flagship brands, Winnebago […]

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8 Things to Consider When Buying a Fifth Wheel

There are a number of reasons why fifth wheel trailers are among the most popular RVs on the market. They are spacious and luxurious and make excellent base camps for travel and outdoor adventure. They also tend to be more affordable than a similarly equipped motorhome and offer more stable towing while traveling at highway…

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Creating a Full-Time RV Budget Worksheet & Guide (Free Download)

How much does it cost to live full-time in an RV? A full-time RV budget can vary by travel style and family priorities. However, an RV lifestyle budget is more flexible than a typical sticks-and-bricks home. Kaylee Techau has been traveling full-time in an RV with her family since 2019. She shares the expenses every […]

General Electric Announces New Electric Ranges and Coolers for RVs

General Electric Appliances (GEA) has announced two new product lines designed specifically with RVs in mind. The company has unveiled a pair of electric ranges and two new coolers built to make life at the campground more enjoyable. Both products will be sold under the GE Profile brand and will debut at this week’s RV…

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Off-Road Towing 101

Off-Road Towing 101 A Special Feature by Colt Fetters, www.Idearanch.com For those who are unfamiliar with off-road towing, it may seem like you’re tempting fate to tackle off-road situations with your trailer or camper. But so long as you take the appropriate care and caution, it can open the door to discovering hidden off-road gems. […]

RV, Marine PR Firm Martin Flory Group Marks 60th Anniversary

Marine and RV PR firm Martin Flory Group celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, according to a release. Since 1962, its editorial-focused services helped more than 800 companies expand worldwide, via more than 25,000 press release projects. “The symmetry of this particular anniversary is especially significant. My dad led the company for its first 20 […]

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NADA Video Illustrates Impact of FTC’s Proposed Regulations

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing new regulations that will dramatically complicate the car buying process. This explainer video by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) shows how the rule will work in practice. The same regulations would apply to RV dealers as well, and the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) is among those who […]

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Lippert Announces Sales Director Promotions for Four People

ELKHART, Ind. – Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert), a supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading OEMs in the recreation and transportation product markets, and the related aftermarkets of those industries, announced that Dan Serafini has been promoted to Director of Marine Sales for Aluminum Products, Grant McGinnis has been promoted to Regional […]

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‘Camper Report’ Talks Airstream Rangeline, NeXus Verrado

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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Ember Recreational Vehicles Launches Touring Edition Line

Bristol, Ind.-based Ember Recreational Vehicles unveiled its new luxury light-weight laminated travel trailer product line, Touring Edition, to visiting dealers today (Sept. 26) during the opening day of the 2022 Elkhart RV Open House. “When we set out to create the Touring Edition, not only were we listening to what customers were asking for, but […]

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ASA Electronics Announces Partnership with MAXX-D Trailers

ELKHART, IN. – ASA Electronics has partnered with Texas-based MAXX-D Trailers, a diverse trailer manufacturer, to offer customers an easier and safer operating experience with iN·Command Control Systems, according to a release. MAXX-D Trailers’ mission has always been to serve and empower the community of builders, fixers, growers and other trailer users, the release continued. […]

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RVIA August Report Shows 36% Drop in Monthly Shipments

As the RV industry continues to undergo a slight market correction following the huge numbers put up during the first years of the pandemic, results for the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) August 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 33,783 units, a decrease of 36.0% compared to the 52,819 […]

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Campworks’ Redesigned NS-1 Teardrop Empowers EV Drivers

LONGMONT, Colo. – Campworks introduced the NS-1 last year, and with the help of Dell Technologies Inc., has redesigned its product a year later, expanding its mission to deliver an evolutionary product and vision, according to a press release from the company. “We were challenged to Stop at Nothing, which required us to integrate the […]

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Suburban Increases Production of Tankless Waters Heaters

SUBURBAN, an AIRXCEL brand, announced today (Sept. 26) that it is has ramped up production capacity of its recently released ST42 and ST60 tankless on-demand water heaters. “Building on more than seven decades of providing exceptional products to the market, Suburban’s new ST42 and ST60 ensure the end user has a great experience,” said Jeff […]

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Brinkley RV Unveils First ‘Model Z’ Fifth-Wheel Prototype

New RV builder Brinkley RV showed its first prototype – an upscale “Model Z” fifth-wheel – at last night’s (Sept. 25) reception on the eve of the 2023 Elkhart RV Open House. The reception took place at a leased Goshen, Ind., facility not far from the expansive 252-acre complex the fledgling RV manufacturer is building on the south side of […]

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Report: NHTSA Releases its Latest Rundown of RV Recalls

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the latest list of RV recalls compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Per strict NHTSA protocols, manufacturers will next notify its dealer partners of the recall notice. Each notice will include details of the affected vehicles as well as the appropriate remedy. • Forest River Inc. is […]

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