Phoenix Shifts from Custom to Production Truck Campers

After 34 years of building one-off units, Phoenix Campers announces a major shift to seven proven models and a defined menu of options, according to a report by Gordon White of Truck Camper Magazine. One hundred percent custom is out. Here’s what made the cut, and why. Over the past 15-plus years, we have published […]

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Video: Brown & Brown, ZipDeal Officials Discuss Partnership

Mike Neal and Grant Torgerson of Brown & Brown Dealer Services and Steve Lindsay of ZipDeal discuss their companies’ recently announced partnership. The ZipDeal interactive software platform offers vehicle retailers a unique advantage to eliminate the wait drain and maintain customer euphoria between the purchasing decision and the F&I interaction, according to a release. This […]

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KOA Officials Highlight Growth at International Convention

During the Opening General Session this morning (Nov. 15) at Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s (KOA) International Convention in Orlando, Fla., Toby O’Rourke, president and CEO of the company, along with other key company officials, spoke about the growth of KOA, challenges that lie ahead and more. Oscar Tang, KOA’s owner, and Jim Rodgers, the company’s […]

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RECT Initiative Eyes Quarterly Newsletter, Regional Meetings

The Repair Event Cycle Time (RECT) initiative is not only moving forward and continuing to gain broad acceptance, officials said, but it’s about to gain even more prominent visibility across the RV industry. In a presentation at the RV Dealers Convention/Expo, Garry Enyart, the former Cummins exec who’s spearheading the RECT initiative, provided a status […]

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Duo Form Named Michigan 2022 Manufacturer of the Year

EDWARDSBURG, Mich. – Duo Form has been honored with statewide recognition with the 2022 MFG Excellence Award, presented by the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA), according to a release. The MMA honored the winners of the 2022 MFG Excellence Awards during a celebration Nov. 10 in Lansing. The MFG Excellence Awards is the annual statewide celebration […]

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89% of Outdoor Enthusiasts to Increase Participation in ’23

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, unveiled findings from its first comprehensive consumer research initiative on outdoor recreation. Despite fears that that a post-pandemic world might result in consumers withdrawing from outdoor activities they embraced out of practicality during pandemic lockdowns, the inaugural report found that […]

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Former Sportscoach President David Olson Dies at Age 83

Longtime RV career man David Charles Olson, 83, of Elkhart, Ind., former president of Coachmen Industries’ Sportscoach division, died Nov. 13. He was born on April 30, 1939, in Saint Louis Park, Minn., to Reuben Selmer Olson and Agnes Carene (Peterson) Olson. On June 15th, 1968, He married Mary Margaret Houg. Their marriage lasted over […]

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US Trade Office Seeks Comment on Section 301 China Tariffs

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced last week in a formal notice the next steps in its statutory four-year review of Section 301 China tariffs, according to an RV Industry Association (RVIA) News and Insights article. USTR is seeking public comment through its electronic portal starting Nov. 15, until Jan. 17. USTR will post several detailed questions in advance of the opening of the docket by November 1 focused on […]

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The Best Black Friday Deals From Camping World

There is a good reason why Black Friday is always one of the busiest shopping days of the year in the US. On the day after Thanksgiving, most major retailers kick off the start of the busy holiday season by offering substantial discounts on many of the products they sell. This gives customers the chance…

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Camping with Murphy

For one holiday we – Mum, Dad, my friend Ken and I – decided to go camping to North Wales and as by now I had a 500cc AJS, I was elected to buy a large box sidecar from somewhere and carry the tents and […]

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Lippert Announces Acquisition of Way Interglobal Network

ELKHART, Ind. – LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert), today (Nov. 14) announced that its subsidiary, Furrion LLC, has acquired substantially all of the business assets of Way Interglobal Network LLC (Way). Way, headquartered in Elkhart, Ind., designs, develops, and supplies innovative appliances and electronics to the RV Industry. […]

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It Took Five Years to Convert a Double-Decker Bus into This Luxury RV

Over the years, we’ve seen all kinds of DIY motorhome renovations and camper van conversions, but the one in the video above may be the most impressive yet. The clip takes us on a tour of a vehicle that started its life as a double-decker bus but has now transformed into a luxury RV. The…

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RVWA to Host ‘Holiday Happy Hour’ Dec. 1 at WAY Interglobal

The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) in partnership with WAY Interglobal will be hosting a Holiday Happy Hour from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1. The event will include light snacks, holiday fun, and plenty of networking at WAY’s brand-new facility located at the northwest corner of the toll road and State Road 17 in Elkhart, Ind. […]

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Coley & Ryan Brady Among National Entrepreneurs of the Year

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Coley Brady and Ryan Brady, Co-Founders, Alliance RV, Elkhart, Ind., have been named the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 National Award winners. The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has honored and elevated the unstoppable and audacious entrepreneurs who think big and act boldly to transform our world for nearly four decades, according […]

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‘Camper Report’ on Location at RV Dealers Convention/Expo

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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Camping World Acquires Ashley Outdoors in Salem, Alabama

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – Camping World Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CWH), America’s Recreation Dealer, today (Nov. 14) announced in a press release an agreement to acquire Ashley Outdoors, a family-owned RV Dealership, in Salem, Ala. The acquisition is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2023 and will add to Camping World’s existing Alabama locations in […]

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RV Designer Introduces ‘GripSafe’ for Hand Rail Assistance

WHEELING Ill. – RV Designer is introducing GripSafe, an advanced hand rail assist product. This patent-pending device allows users a smoother, safer entry/exit from their RV, according to a company release. The rail utilizes a positive latching release for safe grip, confident feel and a jiggle-free function. The grip handle is molded-on and notched for […]

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Truma Systems Featured on ‘RV of the Year’ Winner, Finalists

ELKHART, Ind. – Truma would like to congratulate Winnebago on being named the 2023 “RV of the Year” for the HIKE 100 FLX, along with those recognized as notable and honorable mentions on RVBusiness Magazine’s 2023 list. Truma is honored to partner with Winnebago on the HIKE 100 FLX, a small, lightweight overlanding trailer designed […]

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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. Forest River, Inc (Forest River) […]

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Alliance RV, NRVTA Offer Training at Inaugural Texas Rally

ATHENS, Texas – Alliance RV conducted an owner-empowerment event at the National RV Training Academy’s (NRVTA) Big Red Schoolhouse Oct. 31 to Nov. 4, the firms announced today (Nov. 14). A total of 46 Alliance RV owners joined NRVTA’s weeklong RV Fundamentals class to learn more about their coaches and how to perform basic maintenance […]

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