Toro Bravo 4X4 Enters RV Market with the 2023 Silver Spear

LOS ANGELES –- TORO BRAVO 4X4, founded by former Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Jeff Rohrer, teams with concept engineering studio, PROTOTYP3, to launch the first-of-its-kind WORK+PLAY+EXPLORE overlander, Silver Spear. Silver Spear is an all-in-one work truck, RV, and toy hauler, according to a release, and now available for pre-order at www.torobravo4x4.com with a founder’s deposit of $100 and a starting price in […]

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RV Lifestyle: Campgrounds Evolving to Vibrant Communities

EDITOR’S NOTE: The video above, podcast below and, below that, the edited excerpt of an article by Mike and Jennifer Wendland, creators of the RV Lifestyle website, podcast and YouTube channel, in which their readers and listeners offer their thoughts on “Big RV Travel Difficulties” they’re expecting in 2023. Our guest this week is Shawn Simms, owner of Ocala North RV Resort, in […]

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nuCamp’s Nathan Wagler: This is a ‘People-Focused’ Industry

Nathan Wagler has always held interests in the skilled trades and finding ways to help others succeed. Now, in his current role as the Chief Operating Officer of nuCamp, the world’s largest teardrop camper manufacturer, he has found a way to bring these two fascinations together, according to a News & Insights report by the […]

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Lazydays’ Jeff North to Analysts: ‘We’re Getting Through It’

Fresh off a year in which the company reported a record $1.3 billion in revenue, CEO John North – whose been on the job since September 2022 – said Lazydays’ performance essentially mirrored that of the rest of the RV industry. Speaking to investment analysts following Lazydays Q4/2022 financial report issued Thursday (Feb. 23), North […]

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Car Dealers Take Warranty Tussle with OEMs to State Capitols

For nearly as long as there have been warranties, automakers and auto dealers have battled over factory reimbursements for warranty work, according to a report by Automotive News. But now, it appears that dealers have opened up a successful new front in their decades-long struggle — this time on the terrain of accommodating state capitols, […]

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Skinny Guy Campers Announces Truck Camper Model 5.5

Skinny Guy Campers continues its impressive model expansion with the 5.5 for full-size short bed trucks, according to a report by Gordon White for Truck Camper Magazine. The Bristol, Indiana team also announces lower pricing across the board, updated model trims, and à la carte options. And get this. The 5.5 has more floor space […]

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Auto Elite Touts ‘Eco’ B-Vans by Midwest Automotive Designs

Auto Elite, the oldest dealer and partner of Midwest Automotive Designs, announced today (Feb. 24) the launch of its new website and its proprietary Eco Evolution and Eco Revolution, the most luxurious and technologically advanced Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Conversions in the world, according to the company release. The company’s product line sets a new standard […]

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Key US Inflation Measure Surges at Fastest Rate Since June

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose last month at its fastest pace since June, an alarming sign that price pressures remain entrenched in the U.S. economy and could lead the Fed to keep raising interest rates well into this year, according to an Associated Press report. Friday’s report from the Commerce Department […]

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What Do RVers Need Technical Assistance with the Most?

Contrary to popular industry belief, RV owners are using their RV’s more and more on a year round basis. This can be attributed to a number of factors including the post pandemic surge of RV owners, the increased number of RV owners who are living in their RV’s either full time or close to that, […]

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After Successful 2022, Rollick Eyes More Growth in 2023

Rollick Inc, a leading customer engagement technology provider for RV, marine and powersports manufacturers and dealers, Thursday (Feb. 23) unveiled that it closed a landmark year for its 2022 performance summary, highlighted by $10 million in new funding. Rollick’s success was highlighted by securing an additional $10 million in new funding in the fourth quarter […]

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Bill to Allow Out-of-State Dealers at Maryland Show Hits Snag

The push to expand the annual OC RV Show – an annual consumer show that this year takes place Oct. 12-15 at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Md. – to allow out-of-state dealers to participate met some resistance in Annapolis last week after a rival promoter testified against it, according to […]

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CalRVDA’s Summit Reviews Issues Facing California Dealers

Members of the California RV Dealers Association (CalRVDA) and their industry partners met in San Diego this week for a two-day CalRVDA Summit to discuss issues impacting the RV business in California, according to a report by RV Executive Today CalRVDA President Darrel Friesen, president of Redding RV Center, Yuba City, Calif., and Executive Director […]

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Sun Communities Reports Fourth Quarter, Full-Year Results

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Sun Communities Inc. (NYSE: SUI), a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that owns and operates, or has an interest in, manufactured housing (“MH”) and recreational vehicle communities and marinas, today (Feb. 23) reported its fourth quarter and full-year results for 2022. Financial Results for the Quarter and Year Ended Dec. 31, 2022 […]

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RVIA to Host Webinar on Upcoming ‘Roadsigns’ Forecast

The RV Industry Association (RVIA) will host a members-only webinar Tuesday, March 7, to review the upcoming Spring RV Roadsigns forecast and provide insight on how the forecast was developed from ITR Economics Senior Forecaster Connor Lokar. The RV RoadSigns quarterly forecast provides wholesale shipment projections and insight on macroeconomic factors impacting the RV industry. […]

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The Shyft Group Reports Sales Increases for Q4, 2022

NOVI, Mich. — The Shyft Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SHYF), the parent company of Spartan Chassis and a North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly and upfit for the commercial, retail and service specialty vehicle markets, today reported operating results for the fourth quarter and full-year ending Dec. 31, 2022. Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights […]

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REV’s Capacity Truck Debuting Hydrogen Electric Model

LONGVIEW, Texas – Capacity Trucks, a subsidiary of REV Group Inc. (NYSE: REVG), will debut its new Zero Emissions Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric (H2) terminal truck at the upcoming Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting, Feb 27 – March 1 in Orlando, Fla. Beginning its road to zero emissions 10 years ago, Capacity partnered […]

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NTP-STAG Parent Co. Announces Q4, Full Year Results

CHICAGO – LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQ), the parent company of Keystone Automotive and its NTP-STAG RV distribution division, reported fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results. “The fourth quarter was a solid operational finish to 2022. Our Wholesale – North America and Europe segments again delivered outstanding organic revenue growth and solid margins, exceeding our […]

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Revision Process Continues for NFPA 1192, 1194 Standards

The NFPA 1192 Standard on RVs and NFPA 1194 Standard for Recreational Parks and Campgrounds are currently accepting public input for the annual 2025 revision cycle (2026 edition). The deadline date for submitting public inputs (code change proposals) on these standards is June 1, 2023, according to a News & Insights report by the RV […]

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South Dakota Kills Legislation Impacting Full-Time RVers

According to a report from the Escapees RV Club, South Dakota Senate Bill 124 and House Bill 1232 are dead. Both bills would have impacted full-time RVers who have selected South Dakota as their domicile state. If passed, the bills would have eliminated full-time RVers’ who domicile in South Dakota the ability to vote in […]

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Forest River GM Brent Stevens Announces Retirement

Brent Stevens, a long-time RV industry executive and current general manager of Forest River Inc.’s XLR toy hauler division, announced his retirement Wednesday (Feb. 22). His departure is effective March 31. Stevens began his career in the RV industry in 1989 in the service department at Fleetwood Enterprises in Decatur, Ind., not far from his […]

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