NRVTA Introduces Contestants for RV Unplugged Series

ATHENS, Texas – With eight days to go before the first episode of the RV Unplugged reality show goes live on YouTube, the National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) has offered details about the Season One contestants in a press release. The school collaborated with some popular bloggers and video creators promoting the RV lifestyle. The […]

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Rep. Yakym Announces Launch of Congressional RV Caucus

EDITOR’S NOTE: Read the RVBusiness report here on Yakym’s visit to the RV Technical Institute. ELKHART, Ind – Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) on Thursday (March 2) announced that he and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) will serve as co-chairs of the Congressional RV Caucus for the 118th Congress following a roundtable meeting Yakym held with the […]

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Car Dealer, Automaker Tensions Emerging in Some States

Growing tensions between franchised dealers and legacy automakers over evolving sales models and vehicle service work are emerging as key issues in statehouses across the U.S. this year, according to an Automotive News report. Several state dealer associations are backing legislation to amend franchise laws that govern the relationship between dealerships and the automakers whose brands they sell. […]

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Lippert Introduces ‘Complete & Cost-Effective’ RV Tool Kit

ELKHART, Ind. – Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert) announces the debut of its RV tool kit. The product is the latest addition to Lippert’s wide variety of campsite accessories designed to make life easier for RV owners, according to a release. Lippert’s RV tool kit allows RV owners of all experience levels to prepare for any kind of […]

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Capitol Talk: Pouliot, Petee on Thetford’s 60th Anniversary

Thetford’s Mary Pouliot, executive vice president of the Americas, and Laura Petee, who leads the company’s Marketing, Aftermarket Sales and Product Development efforts, sat down recently with Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler for a Capitol Talk conversation. The two offered an update on the company, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023, as well […]

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Blue Compass RV Ranks in Top 100 on ‘Inc.’ Magazine List

Blue Compass RV Ranks in Top 100 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Southeast Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southeast list had an average growth rate of 673 percent. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Inc. magazine today (March 3) revealed that Blue Compass RV is No. 99 on its third annual […]

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RV SnapPad Introduces ‘SnapJack’ Pad for Scissor Jacks

CALGARY, AB – Origen RV Accessories LTD, the maker of RV SnapPad, announced today (March 3) the launch of its proprietary scissor jack conversion kit for travel trailers and other towables. SnapJack is the industry’s first scissor jack permanent jack pad modification, according to a release. It allows for the replacement of a typical OEM […]

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Expion360 Intros Aura Powercaps Amid Leadership Changes

Lithium-ion battery power storage solution manufacturer Expion360 Inc. has introduced the AURA POWERCAP 600 and AURA POWERCAP 800, the first accessories that can transform Expion360 Li-ion batteries into a portable 600-watt or 800-watt powerpack. This solution can easily convert e360 Li-ion batteries into portable power stations capable of powering numerous 120-volt and 12-volt devices, officials […]

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Billings, Mont., RV Dealer Honored for Customer Service

BILLINGS, Mont. –Matt Hall, sales manager at Midway Auto & RV has been honored for Customer Service Excellence by the Billings Chamber of Commerce, according to a report in the Billings Gazette. The chamber named the recipients of its 2023 Business Excellence Awards this week, a recognition that highlights exceptional leaders whose impact and example […]

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Roadpass Digital Announces ‘RVillage’ will Close on March 31

In a communication Wednesday (March 1) to its members, officials announced that RVillage would be closing on March 31, 2023. RVillage is part of Roadpass Digital, a suite of apps and websites for RVers and campers that also includes Roadtrippers, Togo RV and Campendium. In a 2017 interview with RVBusiness, RVillage founder Curtis Coleman said […]

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‘RVing Today’ Show Features EPDM Rubber Roof Restoration

In this episode of “RVing Today,” the longtime RV lifestyle program, host Jeff Johnston visits to the Tri-City area of Washington State and the Columbia Sun RV resort. Also featured are Mark Polk from RV Education 101 who restores an EDPM rubber roof, Dr. Fitz shows what to do should your dog gets stung by […]

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EQ United Moves to Michigan; EQ Logistics Stays in Elkhart

EQ United, a leader in the manufacturing of components for RVs, trailers and specialty markets along with warehousing, regional transport and logistics services, recently cut the ribbon on its new headquarters in Cassopolis, Mich. Company officials consolidated the manufacturing operations, EQ System with EQ Harness, into one 176,000-square-foot facility in Cass County, Michigan just north […]

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NCRVDA Reports Record Attendance at ’23 Winter RV Shows

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The North Carolina RV Dealers Association (NCRVDA) is reporting record attendance at its first three RV shows of 2023. The combined total attendance for the Greensboro, Charlotte and Raleigh RV shows was over 27,000 people. “The numbers of people we’re seeing at the shows are in alignment with the increased interest in […]

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Outdoorsy Named One of ‘World’s Most Innovative Companies’

AUSTIN, Texas – Outdoorsy has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023, landing the No. 4 spot in the Travel and Hospitality sector. Outdoorsy shares the company of other innovators all pioneering ways to anticipate traveler’s needs and empower guests with the independence and inspiration to travel on their terms. Fast Company‘s […]

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RVIA’s Rudowich to Testify on RV Franchise Bill in Maryland

RV Industry Association (RVIA) Senior Manager of Government Affairs Nick Rudowich is testifying today (March 2) on a bill in Maryland that governs the relationship between RV dealers and manufacturers, according to an RVIA News & Insights report. The bill, MD HB 1173, is based on the RV-specific model law negotiated and agreed to by the […]

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Go RVing Officials, Starting with THOR, Plan to Visit OEMs

Go RVing is taking to the road this year to connect with RV manufacturers, as it looks to share its mission and its capabilities with OEM marketing reps and other company executives. There has been a natural turnover in OEM staff in the past few years, and some of those new marketing pros are likely […]

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Morgan Stanley’s Stanek: Managing Wealth in Difficult Times

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a guest column by Brad Stanek, CFP, a Senior Vice President of The Stanek Group at Morgan Stanley in Chicago. Managing Your Wealth as a Dealer in Challenging Times Four key strategies designed to protect and grow your net worth in the face of economic headwinds Despite the triple headwinds of […]

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All-Female Technician Class Kicks Off Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions women have made throughout history in a variety of fields. March is also when the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA), in partnership with the RV Technical Institute (RVTI), will kick off the first of five all-female RV technician training courses. Through the partnership, […]

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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Spring Approaches

Black Book, which publishes a family of vehicle appraisal guides, has released the Black Book RV market commentary for March. “The RVIA is projecting new RV shipments to come in at around 335,000 units for 2023, a 32% decline from 2022. They explain that this decrease is to better align dealers’ inventory with the forecast […]

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U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym Tours RVTI, Meets Industry Leaders

ELKHART, Ind. – Indiana’s 2nd District U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym visited the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) today (March 2) to learn more about the school’s programs and its role in supporting and improving the RV industry in Elkhart County. “The RV industry is a main economic driver, not just in Elkhart County, but also throughout […]

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