Truck Camper Magazine Previews ’23 Lance Camper Updates

Lance truck campers go 100% Truma for 2023 with the Truma Combi eco plus, VarioHeat, AquaGo and all-new Aventa eco air conditioner. Here’s a rundown of what Lance models get which Truma products, why they were selected, and the advancements they bring, writes Gordon White at TruckCamperMagazine.com. One of the most amazing things about truck […]

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Ingrassia: States Make Investment in Outdoor Recreation

Editor’s Note: The following column by Phil Ingrassia, CAE, RVDA president, appears in the current edition of RV Executive magazine. it is reprinted by permission. A report by the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis released this month confirms that outdoor recreation continues to be one the country’s largest economic sectors, creating billions of […]

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RV Technical Institute Exceeds ’22 Recruitment Goals by 10%

With a couple of weeks left in 2022, the team at the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) has met goals to have a minimum of 1,000 students in training and at least one RVTI student on board at 750 dealerships. “Yeah, we sure did,” Executive Director Curt Hemmeler told RVBusiness Thursday (Dec. 8). “Right now, it’s […]

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REV Group Set to Release Q4 2022 Earnings on Dec. 14

BROOKFIELD, Wis. – REV Group (NYSE: REVG), announced Nov. 30 that it is planning to release its fourth quarter fiscal 2022 results before market open on Dec. 14. The results will be discussed during a live webcast later that morning at 10 a.m. ET. To access the webcast, investors should go to www.revgroup.com at least […]

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Season 2 of ‘RV There Yet’ TV Show to Premier Dec. 31

Between YouTube, social, blogs, magazines and television, there is no shortage of content to entertain, inform and educate the RV enthusiast. In fact, the choices have never been greater. “RV There Yet” TV is one of the new generations of programs that takes a different twist. Set to begin its second season Dec. 31 on […]

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Video: ‘We’re the Russos’ Spotlights the Ford Transit Trail Van

Joe and Kate Russo of “We’re the Russos” had an opportunity to review the all new Ford Pro 2023 Transit Trail van. With standard and features like a 3.5-inch increase in ride height over the base Transit van, larger all-terrain tires, improved approach angle, slider style steps, an optional roof vent fan and more.

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AutoEvolution Spotlights Full-Featured Venture Sonic Lite

If the name Venture RV sounds familiar to you, it’s because they’re a brand of none other than KZ Inc., now a subsidiary of THOR Industries, writes Cristian Curmei for a report published by AutoEvolution.com. Built upon mobile living knowledge that dates back to 1972, you can start to understand that any travel trailer to leave […]

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Northern Wholesale SuperShow a ‘Resounding Success’

RED WING, Minn. – By all accounts, the 36th Annual Northern Wholesale SuperShow, which ended Thursday evening (Dec. 8), was a resounding success. At a time when OEMs are slowing or pausing production and expectations for the new year are a mixed bag, dealers in this part of the country are optimistic about 2023. Although […]

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The US Forest Service is Testing the Electric Ford F-150 Lightning

The US Forest Service has launched a pilot program to test the use of electric vehicles in the field. The organization recently added three Ford F-150 Lighting pickups to its existing fleet to evaluate their performance in remote and rugged locations. The goal is to eventually replace all USFS-owned cars and trucks with EVs in…

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Local Flavors: Light Up the Winter

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Video: This DIY Slide-Out Camper Van Kitchen is a Must-See

Building a camper van requires a lot of time, patience, and—most importantly—creativity. After all, you’re trying to create a comfortable and efficient living space inside a relatively small area. To do that, you often have to think outside the box in order to find a way to get everything to fit inside the vehicle. That…

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Minorcan-Style Shrimp Chowder

(Makes 6 servings) Ingredients 3 tablespoons (45 mL) olive oil 1 large, mild onion, finely diced 1 large, green bell pepper, finely diced 1 cup (250 mL) finely diced celery 1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth 2 cups (500 mL) peeled, diced potato 2 (15 oz.) cans crushed tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 mL) thyme leaves […]

Which Truck Should We Keep?

This Solitude is a nice full profile fifth wheel, one of the few still under 35’ in actual overall length. Empty weight is 12,140 pounds with a pin weight of 2,360 pounds. The 6.0 litre GM gas engine tows it easily but likes its fuel. By Andy Thomson In our fleet of RV tow vehicles, […]

8 Hot Products for Cold Weather Camping

RV Holding Tank Heater For cold weather camping, you have to be concerned about the fluids in your water supply and holding tanks freezing. UltraHeat® Tank Heaters prevent the contents of your holding tanks from freezing solid when the temperature is subzero. These propducts have been designed and tested to protect down to -11°F (-24°C) on […]

‘Units Inventory’ Management System Expands into RV Arena

LISLE, Ill. – Units Inventory, an inventory management system provider for the automotive industry, has announced integration specifically for RV, motorsports, marine and motorcycle dealerships, according to a press release. Along with the many innovative features that have made Units Inventory an industry leader, new features have been added to target the unique needs of […]

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Aftermarket Group to Boost Member Value, User Experience

The RV industry boasts a robust network of distributors, suppliers, manufacturers agents and other companies serving dealers and consumers in the RV aftermarket, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). RVIA member companies engaged in this important segment of the industry work together to provide networking and educational opportunities […]

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RVWA Spotlight: Introducing Laura Dobbs of General RV

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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PRVCA, RV Learning Center Partner on Fixed Ops Training

The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and the Pennsylvania RV & Camping (PRVCA) are teaming up to provide online fixed operations training for RV dealership personnel for PRVCA members, according to a release. Through this partnership, PRVCA members have access to RV Learning Center online training courses for service writers/advisors, parts specialists, and parts managers […]

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Northern Wholesale SuperShow Opens with Enthusiastic Vibe

RED WING, Minn. – With Minnesota temperatures reaching a balmy 21 degrees and light snow covering the grounds of the Treasure Island Casino and Event Center, Northern Wholesale’s 2023 SuperShow opened Wednesday (Dec. 7) with an enthusiastic crowd of dealers and supplier vendors. Dean Krutchen, director of Sales and Marketing for Northern Wholesale, told RVBusiness […]

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On-Demand Content Available from RVDA Convention/Expo

FAIRFAX, Va. – Those who were registered for the 2022 RV Dealers Assocation (RVDA) Convention/Expo now can access on-demand content from the show, the RVDA has announced. RVDA’s on-demand content is available 24/7 through Jan. 31. Members can log in and get access to sessions featuring top speakers from the Convention/Expo as well as popular […]

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