Tecnoform USA Opens Manufacturing, Service Center in Mich.

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announced today (Sept. 21) that Tecnoform, an Italian manufacturer of high-end furnishings and fixtures for luxury RVs and boats, is establishing a manufacturing facility that will serve as its North American headquarters in Cascade Township, Michi., which is just outside Grand Rapids. […]

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Dutchmen RV Celebrates 35 Years of ‘Making Memories’

From 1988 to Model Year 2023, Dutchmen RV is in the ‘Business of Making Memories’  GOSHEN, Ind. – With the release of Model Year 2023, Dutchmen RV is celebrating its 35th anniversary. You may remember the slogan “If It Ain’t Dutch, It Ain’t Much.” Through the years there have been changes, however Dutchmen’s core mission […]

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Toyota Gives Us a Glimpse of the Hitchless Future of Towing

For decades, Toyota has been a disruptive force within the auto industry. The Japanese automaker has been responsible for a slew of impressive innovations, including producing the first mass-market hybrid vehicle in the form of the Prius. It also developed a slew of active safety features—like collision avoidance and intelligent cruise control—to help keep drivers…

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NRVTA Promotes Garrett Syfrett to Digital Media Manager

ATHENS, Texas – The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today (Sept. 19) announced Garrett Syfrett has been promoted to the newly-created position of digital media manager. The move was in response to increased video production projects at the school in addition to more content being produced for social media channels, said Tony Flammia, NRVTA’s director […]

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AAA Report: Is it the End of the Road for Falling Gas Prices?

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fewer drivers fueling up helped the national average pump price to drop four cents in the past week to reach $3.67, according to a report by AAA. But it’s the smallest weekly decline in months and may signal that the streak of daily falling national average gas prices, approaching 100 days, is […]

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Outdoor Participation Continues to Grow at Record Levels

Outdoor participation continues to grow at record levels, according to a release by the Outdoor Foundation, a non-profit organization affiliated with the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), which represents the outdoor retail industry. More than half (54%) of Americans ages 6 and over participated in at least one outdoor activity in 2021, and the outdoor recreation […]

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2023 Thor Motor Coach Aria is a ‘Luxury Home on Wheels’

For 2023, Thor Motor Coach is proposing an RV that boasts a spacious interior filled with luxury amenities, according to a report by Florina Spinu for  AutoEvolution.com. It includes a dream dinette, a beautiful living room with theater seating, two bathrooms, a nice electric fireplace, and a bedroom with a king-size bed. It’s truly a […]

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Encore RV to Unveil New Floorplans at Elkhart Open House

ELKHART, IN – Encore RV will be debuting five new floor plans during the upcoming Elkhart RV Open House, according to a press release from the company. The Encore display will be on Executive Boulevard as you head toward the RV/MH Hall of Fame on the south side of the road. Encore has quickly become […]

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RVBusiness Open House Preview Issue Now Available Online

Featuring a comprehensive preview of the 2022 Elkhart RV Open House, the September/October issue of RVBusiness – which is hitting subscriber mailboxes this week –– is now available online. Other highlights of this issue include: • Jayco Dealers Gather at Homecoming to “Elevate the Experience” in Nashville • Airstream Raises the Bar at Annual Dealer […]

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Mellencamp Adds to an Enjoyable Open House Tradition

Classic rock ‘n’ roll has always been a key source of entertainment for the annual Elkhart RV Open House, today’s leading national-scale RV trade show that’s slated for next week (Sept. 26-30) in and around Northern Indiana’s RV-building hub of Elkhart. We were all reminded of that fact last week when Forest River Inc., which […]

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Omnia Sweden Appoints RVLI as Aftermarket Rep Agency

Koala Marketing US Corporation – DBA Omnia Sweden – headquartered in Chicago, announced that RVLI LLC will represent the company’s stove top oven and accessories to the RV and marine aftermarket in the United States and Canada. “We are extremely excited to represent Omnia Sweden to the RV and Marine aftermarket channels. The patented Omnia […]

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RV Industry Helps Raise $365K for Bashor Children’s Home

The seventh Annual Running with Spoons cooking competition benefiting Bashor Children’s Home in Goshen took place Sept. 8 at The Lerner Theater in Elkhart, Ind. The event was attended by almost 300 people and saw thirteen teams of local business and community leaders compete against each other by cooking up their favorite dishes for attendees […]

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State RV Association Hosts Indiana Legislators for Plant Tours

The Indiana Manufactured Housing Association-Recreation Vehicle Indiana Council (IMHA-RVIC) hosted seven state legislators Sept. 15 for tours of several RV production facilities in Northern Indiana. The seven state legislators, along with IMHA-RVIC Executive Director Ron Breymier and Director of RVs Matt Rose, visited the Clayton Homes facility in Wakarusa, followed by a tour at Forest […]

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Keystone Cougar Brand ‘Dominates Sales’ at Hershey Show

GOSHEN, Ind. — The Keystone Cougar brand came out strong at last week’s Hershey RV show, sweeping Camping World’s top honors for daily sales and finishing the week with one of the strongest showings in brand history, according to a release. Product Manager Scott Taylor noted, “There aren’t many, if any, 25-year-old brands that deliver […]

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RV Tech Institute’s New Website Improves User Experience

The RV Technical Institute (RVTI), which provides the only industry-backed training curriculum and RV technician certification, has a mission to provide world-class training for RV maintenance and repair that will reduce the RV industry’s shortfall of trained RV technicians, according to an RV Industry Association (RVIA) News & Insights report. The website redesign has helped […]

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NTP-STAG is Silver Partner for 2022 RVDA Convention/Expo

FAIRFAX, VA. – RVDA announced today (Sept. 20) that NTP-STAG is returning as a silver partner for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. The convention/expo will take place Nov. 7-11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. “NTP-STAG always puts its forward-thinking strategies on display at its innovative booths during the Expo,” said Convention/Expo Committee Chair Ryan […]

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Airstream Introduces Affordable Rangeline Class B Camper Vans

Last week, Airstream announced that it is expanding its Class B camper van line-up with the addition of an all-new model dubbed the Rangeline. The RV utilizes the Ram ProMaster chassis—a first for the company—and looks to lure in new customers with an attractive starting price. But the new model doesn’t skimp on the features,…

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