OEM Showcase: Coachmen Chaparral 375BAF Prototype

The Big Truck Big RV channel on YouTube provides a walk-through tour of the Coachmen Chaparral 375BAF, a mid-profile fifth-wheel prototype that debuted at the recent Elkhart RV Dealer Expo. The OEM Showcase video series is sponsored by Genesis Products.

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NSA RV Products Introduces ‘The Zeus’ Fifth-Wheel Hitch

NSA RV Products, Iola, Kan., has announced its entry in to the fifth-wheel hitch market. “The Zeus” is an incredible advancement in this category, according to a company release. Tod Westervelt, President of NSA RV Products, stated, “Our goal was to create a hitch that was light enough to take in & out of the […]

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Bank of West a Bronze Sponsor for RVDA Convention/Expo

FAIRFAX, Va. – RVDA, the National RV Dealers Association, announced today (Oct. 4) in a press release that Bank of the West will return as a bronze sponsor for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. The Convention/Expo takes place Nov. 7-11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and is sponsored by RVDA, RVDA of Canada, and […]

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‘Value of Video’ Workshop Set for RV Dealers Convention/Expo

With more than 25 years’ experience in sales and marketing, Erin Ruane will be presenting an education workshop in the sales track at the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. The convention/expo will take place Nov. 7-11, 2022, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Ruane, executive vice president of marketing for Trader Interactive, parent company of RV […]

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Tight Supply and More Demand Cause Pump Prices to Rise

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The national average pump price for a gallon of gas maintained its recent surge, rising seven cents over the past week to hit $3.79. Tight supply and increased demand as more drivers fuel up are the main culprits. “The regional differences in gas prices are stark at the moment, with prices on […]

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KOA Makes Debut at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A specially commissioned Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) hot balloon makes its inaugural debut at the 50th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Designed to celebrate KOA’s 60th anniversary, which is taking place in 2022, the balloon joins more than 600 balloons representing 22 countries at the festival. “It’s such an honor to bring […]

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Carolina Campgrounds Experience Effects of Hurricane Ian

Last week Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, wreaking havoc across the state. Once it made landfall it weakened to a tropical storm before making its way back into the Atlantic Ocean, according to a information provided by the Carolinas Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (CARVC.) As the storm […]

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REV Recreation Group Celebrates the Return of Open House

BROOKFIELD, Wis. – In spite of unseasonable cool and sometimes wet weather, the return of the Dealer Open House in Elkhart, Ind., last week brought with it strong dealer demand and enthusiasm for new and updated 2023 Class A, Class B, Super C and towable units from REV Group’s American Coach, Fleetwood RV, Holiday Rambler, Renegade […]

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Ford Slips in September, GM Surges in Q3 in Performance Reports

According to an Automotive News report, U.S. sales at Toyota Motor Corp., Hyundai, Kia and Subaru rose in September as the auto industry’s inventory woes continue to ease, though growing economic challenges threaten what is supposed to be a more robust second-half rebound as the industry enters the fourth quarter. Sales fell 8.9% at Ford Motor Co., even […]

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RVDA, State Agencies Follow Lead of FEMA in Ian Recovery

RV Dealers and OEMs will follow the lead of state and local emergency response agencies as recovery efforts unfold in the wake of Hurricane Ian – a category 4 storm that transformed a 50-mile stretch of beaches and towns along Florida’s southeastern coast into a disaster zone.

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RVIA: RV Dispute Resolution Program Leads to Better Outcomes

FAIRFAX, Va. – In 2020, the RV Industry Association collaborated with DeMars & Associates, Ltd. to develop an entirely voluntary and confidential mediation process, available at no cost to eligible consumers with warranty disputes who have purchased new RVs from participating manufacturers, according to a News and Insights article published by the RV Industry Association […]

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General RV Center Earns RVB Top 50 Dealer Designation

WIXOM, Mich. – General RV Center, based in Wixom, Mich., has been honored among RVBusiness’s 11th annual Top 50 Dealer Awards, according to a release from the dealer group. The annual list is chosen from nominations by U.S. and Canadian RV manufacturers. Nominees are then reviewed by a panel of industry executives during a two-day session after […]

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ELS: Hurricane Assessment Underway, Cleanup Effort Begins

CHICAGO – Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE:ELS) reported today (Oct. 4) that it is in the process of undertaking an initial assessment of the impact of Hurricane Ian on its Florida properties and North Carolina and South Carolina coastal properties. In Florida, based on ongoing initial assessments, wind-related structural damage to common areas appears limited, […]

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RVWA Recognizes Companies, People Who Champion Women

During its inaugural Educational Symposium, the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) will present the first ever Champion of Women Award to both a company and an individual who embodies the group’s mission to elevate, educate and promote women. From dozens of nominations, four companies and six individuals have been recognized as finalist for the Champion of […]

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