Northern Indiana Bracing for a 16.5% Electric Rate Increase

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — The utility that provides electricity for much of northern Indiana is seeking a 16.5% rate increase, saying the rate hike would help it modernize its electrical grid and make other improvements, according to an Associated Press report published by The Elkhart Truth. Merrillville, Indiana-based Northern Indiana Public Service Co. asked the Indiana […]

The post Northern Indiana Bracing for a 16.5% Electric Rate Increase appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Bish’s RV Launches RV Giveaway on Kelly Clarkson TV Show

Bish’s RV, which has 20 locations ranging across the United States, recently partnered with the Kelly Clarkson Show to give away a Jayco Alante 27A motorhome to the founders of Fight Through Flights, an organization bringing awareness to black women fighting breast cancer. As part of the project and to further help raise awareness, Bish’s […]

The post Bish’s RV Launches RV Giveaway on Kelly Clarkson TV Show appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Kunes Auto & RV Group Acquires 2 Wisconsin RV Dealerships

ELKHORN, Wis. – Kunes Auto & RV Group, with more than 40 auto and RV dealerships spanning the Midwest, today (Sept. 23) announced it has added two new Wisconsin-based RV dealerships to its already robust roster. The family-owned auto group purchased from Todd Oberg his Fathead’s Country Campers and Fatheads Rapid RV in Lake Mills […]

The post Kunes Auto & RV Group Acquires 2 Wisconsin RV Dealerships appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Route 66 RV Dealers Enter San Antonio Rally on Upbeat Note

The RV industry has been looking at the scoreboard as of late. Although 2022 is still looking like it could be one of the top sales years in history, it also is going to be significantly less profitable than the previous two years when COVID drove people into RVing as their safest way to vacation. […]

The post Route 66 RV Dealers Enter San Antonio Rally on Upbeat Note appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

WAY to Launch Full-Size 12-Volt Refrigerator at Supplier Show

You’ll have to excuse Wayne Kaylor, CEO of WAY Interglobal, if he feels a bit like a kid the week before Christmas. Afterall, his company will be launching a bunch of new products at next week’s RV Hall Supplier Show and then, on Oct. 5, he’ll celebrate the ribbon-cutting of WAY’s new 800,000-square-foot facility in […]

The post WAY to Launch Full-Size 12-Volt Refrigerator at Supplier Show appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

GE Appliances to Unveil New Offerings at HoF Supplier Show

As new RVers continue to hit the road and dive into the RV lifestyle, GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, is ready to exceed owner expectations with home brands consumers recognize, according to a company release. With its respected technology and innovation, GE Profile is bringing RV Ready Range and Electric Cooler product lines to […]

The post GE Appliances to Unveil New Offerings at HoF Supplier Show appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

East To West RV to Debut New Della Terra & Alta LE Series

ELKHART, Ind. – East To West RV, a division of Forest River Inc. will be introducing a new value-added series called LE for brands: Della Terra and Alta, according to a company release. Featured in both East To West’s Della Terra (conventional travel trailer brand) and Alta (laminate travel trailer brand), the LE lineup will […]

The post East To West RV to Debut New Della Terra & Alta LE Series appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Brinkley RV Announces Industry Vet Bill Fenech as Co-Owner

New Goshen, Ind.-based startup Brinkley RV has announced the addition of industry veteran Bill Fenech, formerly of Grand Design RV and more recently Barletta Boat Co., to its five-man roster of co-owners, according to a Thursday (Sept. 23) press release. Fenech thus joins brother Ron Fenech in an advisory role while Micah Staley, Ryan Thwaits […]

The post Brinkley RV Announces Industry Vet Bill Fenech as Co-Owner appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

The Rift Carbon Camper is a Teardrop That Weighs Less Than 500 Pounds

Carbon fiber truly is a miracle material. Not only is it incredibly lightweight, it is also extremely strong and highly resistant to corrosion. This makes it a good option for high-performance vehicles and sporting goods, including bike frames, fishing poles, and golf clubs. Now, thanks to a company called Carbon Lite Campers, you can also…

The post The Rift Carbon Camper is a Teardrop That Weighs Less Than 500 Pounds appeared first on RV.com.

Powell’s Stark Message: Inflation Fight May Cause Recession

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve delivered its bluntest reckoning Wednesday of what it will take to finally tame painfully high inflation: Slower growth, higher unemployment and potentially a recession, according to an Associated Press report. Speaking at a news conference, Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged what many economists have been saying for months: That the Fed’s […]

The post Powell’s Stark Message: Inflation Fight May Cause Recession appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Ultralight Carbon Teardrop Camper Tows Via EV, Motorcycle

Carbon Lite explores an ultralight carbon fiber teardrop with its Rift lineup (Photo: Carbon Lite) Carbon fiber is the type of material we’d love to see more of in camper design, but we usually only see it on large, extraordinarily expensive luxury camper rigs like the Earthroamer XV-LTi or Darc Mono, writes C.C. Weiss at […]

The post Ultralight Carbon Teardrop Camper Tows Via EV, Motorcycle appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Renault Electric Camper Urges Nomads to Ditch the Office

During the day, the rear seat and flip-up worktop provide a place to work, dine and unwind. (Photo: Renault) As if the modern office worker needed another reason to push for a remote schedule, Renault has revealed the Hippie Caviar Motel mini-camper concept, according to a report at NewAtlas.com. Just looking at it makes us […]

The post Renault Electric Camper Urges Nomads to Ditch the Office appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

RV Technical Institute Recruits Techs During Hershey Show

Thousands of consumers attended last week’s 53rd America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, PA, and the RV Technical Institute was there to introduce interested individuals to the RV technician career path, according to an RV Industry Association News and Insights article. The show, which featured over 1,300 RVs from 40 manufacturers, is designed for consumers […]

The post RV Technical Institute Recruits Techs During Hershey Show appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Ron Wheeler Asks Why Data Matters at RVDA Convention/Expo

FAIRFAX, Va. – Ron Wheeler, founder and principal of Wheeler advertising, will lead dealers through a workshop designed to enhance their digital marketing performance at the 2022 RV Dealers Association (RVDA) Convention/Expo. The convention/expo will take place Nov. 7-11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. During the workshop, which starts at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. […]

The post Ron Wheeler Asks Why Data Matters at RVDA Convention/Expo appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

TAXA Outdoors Releases New Limited-Edition Camo Exteriors

Houston-based outdoor adventure brand TAXA Outdoors is unveiling today (Sept. 22) limited-edition camo prints available on the company’s popular TigerMoth, Cricket and Mantis models. Founded in 2014 by former NASA architect Garrett Finney, TAXA Outdoors manufactures lightweight, “mobile habitats” for outdoor adventure. The company’s mission is to “enhance everyone’s outdoor experiences and promote adventure by […]

The post TAXA Outdoors Releases New Limited-Edition Camo Exteriors appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

OEM Showcase: Forest River ’23 Rockwood Ultra Lite 2911BS

Avalon RV Center, with Ohio locations in Medina and Ontario, provides a walk-through tour of the 2023 Rockwood Ultra Lite 2911BS by Forest River Inc. in this installment of the OEM Showcase video series. The OEM Showcase video series is sponsored by Genesis Products.

The post OEM Showcase: Forest River ’23 Rockwood Ultra Lite 2911BS appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

RVIA Webinar: EV RVs and the Impact on the RV Industry

On Oct. 20, the RV Industry Association (RVDA) will host its first-ever “EV RVs and the Impact on the RV Industry” Webinar, according to an RVDA News and Insights article. Open to all RV Industry Association members, the webinar will spearhead an intimate discussion around the strategic deployment of electric vehicles and the current opportunities […]

The post RVIA Webinar: EV RVs and the Impact on the RV Industry appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Tiffin Adds SumoSprings as Standard to the Midas Class B+

CARPINTERIA, Calif – Tiffin is no stranger to building the best of the best. That was proven again recently with their new Ford Transit 350HD all-wheel-drive RV – the Midas. SuperSprings International is now the official suspension partner on this new Class-B+ motorhome, according a press release from Super=Springs. For almost a decade, SSI has […]

The post Tiffin Adds SumoSprings as Standard to the Midas Class B+ appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

RVWA Names Finalists for Trailblazers & Champions Awards

From more than 60 nominations, the finalists for the inaugural RV Women’s Alliance’s (RVWA) Awards have been selected. One winner from each category will be announced at the Awards Dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 11, during the RV Women’s Alliance Education Symposium. “It was very inspiring to read the many nominations we received for each of […]

The post RVWA Names Finalists for Trailblazers & Champions Awards appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

DRV Luxury Suites Updates to be Unveiled at Open House

HOWE, Ind. – Luxury RV brand DRV Luxury Suites will be unveiling new features, updated decor and a new bunkhouse floorplan at the 2022 RV Dealer Open House in Elkhart, Ind. Mobile Suites will introduce a new floor plan called The Orlando, featuring 1-1/2 bathrooms with the master bath at the rear of the RV […]

The post DRV Luxury Suites Updates to be Unveiled at Open House appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

RV Lyfe

Everything RV and camping!

Month: September 2022