Economic Headwinds? GM’s Q3 Profit Jumps Nearly 37%

DETROIT — General Motors’ third-quarter net profit rose 36.7% as vehicle sales began to rebound from persistent parts supply chain troubles, according to an Associated Press report. The Detroit automaker on Tuesday reported earnings of $3.3 billion from July through September, compared with $2.42 billion a year earlier. The increase was fueled largely by a […]

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Brown & Brown Inc. Announces Q3 Revenue of $927.6M

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Brown & Brown Inc. (NYSE:BRO) on Oct. 24 announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2022. Revenues for the third quarter of 2022 under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) were $927.6 million, increasing $157.3 million, or 20.4%, compared to the third quarter of the prior year, with […]

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Winter Camping Extends Season to Year-Round Activity

BILLINGS, Mont. – The KOA Monthly Research Report – October Edition projects that 8.2 million households are planning to camp this winter. This is a sizeable increase over the 6.9 million households that winter camped in 2021, a growth of 19% in just one year. The increase in winter camping builds on the overall popularity of […]

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Lippert’s Customer Experience Team to Host Consumer Rally

ELKHART, Ind. — Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert), will host its second annual consumer rally, the “Lippert Getaway,” Oct. 25-30, at Pine Mountain RV Resort in Pine Mountain, Ga., according to a company release. For six days, Lippert will invite members of its consumer-focus group, the “Lippert Scouts” to take part in various activities around the resort, […]

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The Best Places to Spot Wildlife While RVing

Some of the most memorable experiences from camping and traveling come from the wildlife we encounter on our adventures. From colorful birds and reptiles to massive grizzly bears and bison, the animals we run into certainly leave a lasting impression. So much so that we often share stories of those moments long after they have…

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RVIA: September Wholesale Shipments at 28K, Off 48.5%

Results for the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) September 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 28,333 units, a decrease of (-48.5%) compared to the 55,014 units shipped in September 2021. Through September, RV shipments are down (-8.2%) compared to the same point last year with 415,594 wholesale shipments. “This […]

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Dreaming of a White…Interior

Is it too early to start dreaming of a holiday treat? After catching a glimpse of DRV Mobile Suites’ newest model, the Orlando, we say no. First and foremost in DRV Mobile Suite’s latest 44’ floorplan is the inclusion of a front bunkhouse and a …

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The GoLo GoCamp is an e-Bike that Doubles as an RV

A Dutch company called Flevobike Technology has shared a prototype design for a tiny camper built on a recumbent e-bike platform. Dubbed the GoLo GoCamp, this innovative little vehicle is unlike anything you’ve ever seen at the campsite before, packing a surprising amount of technology and features into a small space. And while it may…

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RV Registrations in Germany Strong Despite Challenges

In the period from January to September, a total of 78,011 new leisure vehicles were registered in Germany. This is the third-best result in the history of the industry for this period, according to reporting by the European RV trade website AboutCampBtoB.com. Although this means that new registrations are around 13.6 percent down from the […]

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RV Retailer Opens Exclusive Airstream Dealership in Texas

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – RV Retailer, LLC (RVR) announced the grand opening of a new dedicated Airstream dealership facility in the Austin, Texas market. This is the first of a two-phase project that will deliver two stand-alone facilities in the Austin market, with over 50,000 square feet of sales and service space including 46 service […]

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Open House Debut: Puma ‘Pause’ from Forest River Inc.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This recurring feature takes a look at some of the products the RVBusiness team viewed during the recent Elkhart RV Open House. The Puma “Pause” extreme overland trailer from Forest River’s Palomino RV division is, quite frankly, new, different and groundbreaking. Available in two models – the 26-foot Hiatus XC20.2 and Hiatus XC20.3, […]

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Latest ‘Rootless Living’ Magazine Celebrates Anniversary

EDITOR’S NOTE: The November/December issue of Rootless Living, a consumer-facing nomadic lifestyle magazine, has just been published. Here’s what Publisher Demian Ross and Chief Editor Nikki Kirk have to say about this issue: AS I WRITE this, we have just hit our three-year mark for Rootless Living magazine, and what an amazing adventure it has been. Some of […]

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RVWA Spotlight: Introducing April Cumming of Outdoorsy

EDITOR’S NOTE: Several times a month RVBusiness will post an “RVWA Spotlight,” which will highlight a member of the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) in each instance. Provided by RVWA, the member spotlight series interviews many of the women who make up the RV industry, highlighting how they got into the industry, what they currently do, and advice for other women. […]

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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. Storyteller Overland (Storyteller) is recalling […]

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‘Camper Report Show’ Interviews Alliance RV’s Ryan Brady

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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Video: National ARVC Previews Nov. 7-10 Conference in Fla.

In last week’s episode of “WCM’s Park Update,” David Basler, vice president of membership and marketing at the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC), and Susan Motley, National ARVC’s senior director of education and events, discussed National ARVC’s upcoming Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE) in Orlando, Fla. Taking place from Nov. […]

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Dealers Find ‘Valuable Opportunities’ at Gulf Stream Coach

NAPPANEE, Ind. – In spite of frequent showers and unseasonably cool temperatures, Gulf Stream Coach enjoyed high dealer interest and brisk sales activity at its display during the RV industry’s annual Open House held Sept. 26-29. “We were gratified with our dealers’ overwhelmingly positive responses to the products we showcased at the Open House,” said […]

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Jayco Partners with Lippert on SEMA Show Concept RV

MIDDLEBURY, Ind. – Jayco has announced a collaboration build with Lippert on a concept RV for the upcoming Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show. The Jayco Baja Sur concept travel trailer will appear in the Lippert booth 58095 in the SEMA West Hall Trucks, SUV and Off Road exhibit at the Las Vegas Convention Center […]

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Hollywood Racks’ Latest Bike Rack is Built to Carry Electric Bikes on Your RV

With their pedal-assisted power and comfortable rides, it’s easy to understand why electric bikes have become so popular with RVers in recent years. Not only are ebikes a convenient way to explore a new destination, they provide a good form of exercise while traveling, too. But thanks to their large battery packs and electric drive…

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How To Remove Water Spots On Your RV Windows

If you want to get rid of water spots on your windshield and windows, there are several techniques you can use.

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