‘RVing in New England’ Features Will Miller of Heartland RV

“RVing in New England,” the weekly Facebook Live show hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), tonight welcomes Will Miller, national brand manager at Heartland RV and host of the Heartland RV’s “Launching Life’s Journeys” podcast. “Look up PASSION in the dictionary and you will see Willie’s picture!” said co-host Bob Zagami . “He’s passionate […]

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BookOutdoors Now Offering its Services in All 50 States

DENVER – BookOutdoors, the premier online destination for booking outdoor travel, announced today in a press release that it is now available in all 50 states, offering outdoor enthusiasts across the United States an easy and enjoyable way to discover and book their next adventure. With BookOutdoors, guests can search and book a variety of […]

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US Wholesale Inflation, Retail Sales Both Decline in February

WASHINGTON — Wholesale price increases in the United States slowed sharply last month as food costs declined, a sign that inflationary pressures may be easing, according to an Associated Press report. Meanwhile, in a separate report, retail sales slip 0.4% in February after buying burst in January. From January to February, the government’s producer price […]

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Unemployment Rate in Elkhart County Spiked in January

ELKHART — The unemployment rate in the Elkhart-Goshen area jumped to 4.9 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday (Mardh 14), according to reporting in the Elkhart Truth. That’s higher than any of the other 12 metropolitan statistical areas in Indiana, and above state and national rates for the month, the […]

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American Coach Continues Partnership with Castroneves

DECATUR, IN – March 15, 2023 – American Coach, a luxury Class A diesel motorhome brand that’s part of REV Recreation Group, Inc., is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with internationally renowned IndyCar race car driver Hélio Castroneves. As he has for the past several years, Castroneves will serve as an American […]

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Lippert Attends FMCA 106th Annual Convention & RV Expo

ELKHART, Ind. — Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert), a supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for OEMs in the recreation and transportation product markets, announced today (March 15) its attendance at FMCA’s 106th International Convention and RV Expo, from March 15-18 at Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, Ga. In an effort […]

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There’s a Buzz in the Air as FMCA Rally Gets Underway

The day before the official opening of the Family Motor Coach Association’s (FMCA) 106th convention – which starts today and runs through Sunday, March 18, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, Ga. – and the buildings and parking lots that make up the fairgrounds were already buzzing. FMCA volunteers and staff members […]

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NRVTA Releases Episode #1 of RV Unplugged Video Series

ATHENS, Texas – The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) released Episode 1 of its nine-part RV Unplugged video series March 11, according to a press release. More than 20,000 views of the show were tallied on YouTube within the first 24 hours, and the number has climbed to nearly 30,000 since then. A live chat […]

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THOR, Forest River Confirm ‘23 Elkhart RV Open House Dates

ELKHART, Ind. – The 2023 Elkhart RV Open House will be held this fall on the week of Monday, Sept. 25, in and around the northeast side of Elkhart, Ind., the chief executives of the nation’s two largest RV builders, THOR Industries Inc. and Forest River Inc., have confirmed. “It’s about the same time as […]

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The Keystone Cougar Sport is an Awesome Fifth-Wheel You Can Tow with a Half-Ton Truck

If you think all fifth-wheelers are big, ponderous trailers that require a massive truck to tow, think again. The Keystone Cougar Sport is a versatile, well-appointed option for those who own a half-ton pick-up but don’t want to sacrifice on comforts and amenities. Best of all, it offers a lot of value, delivering a fantastic…

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KOA Launches ‘Overhauled’ KOA Rewards Loyalty Program

BILLINGS, Mont. – Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA), s leader in outdoor hospitality, announces an overhaul of the long-running loyalty program, KOA Rewards. The revamped KOA Rewards simplifies campers’ point-earning and redemption process and allows them to use points for discounts when booking stays through KOA.com and the KOA app. KOA Rewards campers account for approximately […]

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NeXus RV Named Elkhart Chamber Business of the Year

While there seems to be little to tie northern Indiana to the traditionally warm-weather camping lifestyle during the colder months, the RV-building heart of Elkhart County tends to remain a hub of activity as RV dealers submit sales orders — taken during the winter show season — for spring and even summer delivery. For NeXus […]

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RVIA Recognizes Accomplishments of Retiring Jay Landers

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association. FAIRFAX, Va. – In 2013, a mid-level bureaucrat at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) took it upon herself to classify RVs as “housing units,” subjecting RV to onerous HUD regulations. This classification was anathema to the […]

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RVIA Highlights Resilient, United Industry in ’22 Annual Report

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association. 2022 is in the books and once again, our industry did what it does best – face all challenges head-on and with a unified front. We came together—manufacturers, suppliers, aftermarket, dealers, campgrounds, and finance firms—to support each other when it […]

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Investor Group Plans to Reinvent West Coast’s Pomona Show

POMONA, Calif. – The annual Southern California RV Industry Show, once an industry staple, is returning to the Pomona Fairplex Oct. 25-29, according to Tom Gaither, spokesman for a group of investors behind the new venture billed as the 68th Annual Pomona RV Show. “Not only is it a continuation of the yearly event, but […]

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Jayco, NRVTA Collaborate on Education Videos for RV Owners

ATHENS, Texas – The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) has finalized the first round of training videos to help educate Jayco owners on the operation of their new recreation vehicles, the school announced today (March 14) in a press release. There has been an influx of new RV owners entering the market in recent years, […]

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RVDA Members Can Register for FTC ‘Compliance’ Webinar 

FAIRFAX, Va. – Are you ready for the June 9 deadline for compliance with revisions to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Safeguards Rule? If not, the compliance window is quickly closing. Join experts from RVDA’s endorsed compliance program provider Accerate2Compliance for an informational webinar at 2 p.m. ET March 22 .  Learn the requirements of the […]

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