Month: October 2022

Lippert Introduces Anti-Lock Braking System Designed for Trailers

Lippert Introduces Anti-Lock Braking System Designed for Trailers

Towing a travel trailer or fifth wheel is about to get much safer, thanks to Lippert Components. The RV parts manufacturer has announced an innovative new anti-lock braking system (ABS) that promises to improve safety and stability on the road. It does that by seamlessly integrating with the electric brakes in Lippert’s own Spring Axle…

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Dometic Enters Internet-Based Marine Telematics Market

Dometic Enters Internet-Based Marine Telematics Market

LITCHFIELD Ill. – A new Dometic Marine Gateway marks the brand’s entry into Internet-based marine telematics market, providing boat builders and boaters alike with advanced monitoring, control and vessel security functions, according to a press release from the company. The system includes a versatile Marine Gateway device, available sensors and mobile app for Android and […]

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Camping World Names SVP of Corporate Development

Camping World Names SVP of Corporate Development

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – Camping World Holdings Inc., today announced the appointment of Brett Andress to the role of SVP of Corporate Development and Investor Relations. Andress will be responsible for developing and enhancing corporate initiatives, along with management and communication to the investment community to promote a deep understanding of the Company’s business strategies and […]

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Camper Report: Florida Campgrounds Open for Business

Camper Report: Florida Campgrounds Open for Business

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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Winnebago, Melanated Campout Form Strategic Partnership

Winnebago, Melanated Campout Form Strategic Partnership

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., – Melanated Campout and Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) have announced a strategic partnership between the two companies, according to a press release. The camping collective created to encourage people of color to embrace the outdoors and a leading North American manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products have joined forces to spearhead change in […]

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Grand Design First to Offer CURT Anti-Lock Braking System

Grand Design First to Offer CURT Anti-Lock Braking System

MIDDLEBURY, Ind.– Grand Design Recreational Vehicle Company announced in a press release today (Oct. 10) the launch of an anti-lock braking system (ABS) on select Grand Design RV models, a first in the North American RV Industry. Currently, Grand Design’s Solitude, Reflection and Momentum are the only RVs on the market with ABS, according to […]

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Go RVing Update: Mike Caudill Generates Open House Buzz

Go RVing Update: Mike Caudill Generates Open House Buzz

RV enthusiast and automotive expert Mike Caudill, a Go RVing brand ambassador, generated lots of publicity for new RVs on display during Elkhart Open House Week, according to Courtney Bias, Go RVing director of strategic marketing. “It was great way to bring attention to Elkhart to showcase the breadth of the RV Industry and to […]

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Ingrassia: What to Expect at the RV Dealers Convention/Expo

Ingrassia: What to Expect at the RV Dealers Convention/Expo

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column was written by Phil Ingrassia, president of the RV Dealers Association (RVDA). It was originally published in the October issue of RV Executive Today and is reprinted here with permission. With strong dealer and exhibitor advance registrations, RVDA is gearing up for its major in person event of the year next […]

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Dragonfly Energy, CNTQ Complete Business Combination

Dragonfly Energy, CNTQ Complete Business Combination

RENO, Nev. – Dragonfly Energy Corp., an industry leader in energy storage and producer of deep cycle lithium-ion storage batteries, announced that it completed its business combination with Chardan NexTech Acquisition 2 Corp (CNTQ) on Oct. 7 . The combined company will operate under the name Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. Commencing at the open of […]

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ROUTE 66 Rally Riles Up Dealers to Face Coming Challenges

ROUTE 66 Rally Riles Up Dealers to Face Coming Challenges

Coming right on the heels of one of the largest annual events the industry holds, the ROUTE 66 RV Network’s 19th annual rally really couldn’t have hoped for much better attendance than it had Oct. 5-7 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa outside of San Antonio, Texas. With a total of about […]

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Financial Strategist to Present at RVDA Convention/Expo

Financial Strategist to Present at RVDA Convention/Expo

FAIRFAX, Va. – Financial advisor Brad Stanek, senior vice president of The Stanek Group at Morgan Stanley, will help dealers get the most out of their net worth during a workshop in the dealer/GM track at the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. The convention/expo will take place Nov. 7-11, 2022, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. […]

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Lippert Introduces All-New Trailer Anti-Lock Braking System

Lippert Introduces All-New Trailer Anti-Lock Braking System

ELKHART, Ind. – Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert) announced today (Oct. 10) its all-new Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), engineered and designed to fully integrate with the electric braking systems in Lippert’s Spring Axle offering. The Lippert ABS, tested exhaustedly over multiple grueling scenarios, was designed to deliver one of the most exceptional rides in the RV market […]

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Annual ‘Bids 4 Kids’ Charity Auction Again Tops Expectations

Annual ‘Bids 4 Kids’ Charity Auction Again Tops Expectations

More than 150 donors amounting to a virtual “Who’s Who” of the North American RV and marine industries again stepped up Friday evening (Oct. 7) to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Elkhart County as part of the annual “Bids 4 Kids” auction at the RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Orthwein Pavilion in Elkhart, Ind. […]

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SSI: Retail Registrations at 39,723 in August 2022, Down 18%

SSI: Retail Registrations at 39,723 in August 2022, Down 18%

There were 39,723 retail registrations in August 2022, which is down 18% compared to the 48,473 recorded in the same month last year, according to Statistical Surveys Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich., which provides retail and consumer data to the RV industry. Year-to-date there have been 339,926 retail registrations, which is down 23.7% versus the 439,900 […]

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New RVs for ’23 – Part 2

New RVs for ’23 – Part 2

Lead photo: 2023 Venture RV Sonic travel trailer scroll down for details… New RVs for ’23 – Part 2 We had the opportunity to tour some of the most interesting new RV models for 2023 – here is a selection of units that embody the state-of-the-art in RV design and technology… Alliance RV / Paradigm […]

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