RV Technical Institute Launches RV Technician Job Board

The RV Technical Institute has launched a job board on its website as a way to direct technician recruits to available jobs in the industry, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). As demand continues for more RV service technicians, the Institute hopes that providing career resources, such as a […]

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Motor Home Specialist Again Claims Top Motorized Dealer

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Blue Compass RV announced today (Feb. 21) that Motor Home Specialist (MHS) was the No. 1 seller of new motorhomes by a single dealership in the United States for the 10th consecutive year in 2022, as reported by Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Motor Home Specialist retails new and used motor homes […]

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KOA Offers Workshop for Prospective Campground Owners

BILLINGS, Mont. – An expert-led, two-day event for prospective campground owners, the Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) Buyer’s Workshop will be held at the Tucson/Lazydays KOA Resort this April. Participants will dive into essential analysis of purchasing, marketing and operating a prosperous campground during the workshop. The campground industry continues to be one of the […]

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Video: The Growing Impact of Millennials, Gen Z on Camping

Adelle Rodriguez, senior director of marketing, and Kaelyn Beckman, marketing manager, for RMS North America joined WCM’s Park Update at 3 p.m. EST on Tuesday (Feb. 14) to chat about RMS’ recent 2023 State of the Industry Report. An annual report, it highlights trends in how the Millennial and Gen Z generations approach camping. WCM’s […]

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KOA: January Camping Grows Significantly as 2023 Begins

BILLINGS, Mont. – The Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Monthly Research Report – February 2023 Edition continues to predict a strong camping season. In January alone, active camping households increased by more than 2 million year over year – an increase of 43%. Combined with 26% of campers having booked some or all of their camping […]

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Winnebago Hits the Road for Real-World Test of eRV2 Proto

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Winnebago has released an update on the test program for its all-electric eRV2 Class B motorhome. “On Jan. 23, 2023, the first of our eRV2 prototype test pilots hit the road to embark on months of real-world testing, to provide insights that will inform the final design,” the release stated. “With […]

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A Major Transition for RVBusiness & Woodall’s Magazines

ELKHART, Ind. – G&G Media Group LLC, the Elkhart, Ind.-based publisher of RVBusiness (RVB) and Woodall’s Campground Magazine (WCM), changed hands on Friday (Feb. 17) when co-owners Sherm Goldenberg and Gregg Fore sold their respective interests in the industry-leading trade journals to RVB Executive Editor Rick Kessler and former Statistical Surveys Inc. General Manager Scott […]

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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. Shyft Group is recalling certain […]

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RV Women’s Alliance Encourages Canadians to Join Group

OSCEOLA, Ind. – The RV Women’s Alliance, a professional organization of women and men with a mission to elevate, educate and promote women in the RV Industry, is ready to expand its membership in Canada. In conjunction with the Canadian RV Association (“CRVA”), RVWA will co-host a breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. March 3, […]

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Lithia Motors Knocks AutoNation Out of No. 1 Sales Ranking

The parent company of Airstream Adventures, Lithia Motors Inc., once the smallest publicly traded dealership group before embarking on a multiyear dealership buying spree, surpassed longtime No. 1 AutoNation Inc. in new vehicles sold in 2022, according to an Automotive News report. Lithia retailed 271,596 new vehicles last year, up 4.2%, and more than 40,000 […]

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ProPack Packaging Appoints RVLI as Aftermarket Rep Agency

PEACHTREEE CITY, Ga. – ProPack Packaging, Inc., based in High Ridge, Mo., has announced in a press release that RVLI, LLC. will represent its BEST brand of RV & Marine cleaning and maintenance products and their Kronen brand of holding tank treatment products. RVLI will manage the RV and Marine Aftermarket channels for the U.S. […]

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Video: Jayco’s Mike Aplin Provides Tour of 2023 Pinnacle

From Jayco: Join Mike Aplin, Director of Product Development for all things Luxury Fifth-Wheels, as he takes you through the 2023 Pinnacle. The Pinnacle comes with the option of standard graphics or three stunning full-body paints (Diamond Paint shown). Stepping inside this Luxury Fifth-Wheel, you will find features like true solid hardwood cabinet doors and […]

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Wilderness Vans Offers F-550-Inspired All-Weather RV

LETHBRIDGE, Alb. – All-weather RVs have become increasingly popular in the last few years, according to an article posted at YankoDesign.com. Every other manufacturer is targeting the domain more scrupulously. Latest name to catapult from tiny RVs to the go-anywhere expedition truck is Canada-based Wilderness Vans, which launched the Grid Series. The tough new off-road […]

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Beaumont RV Acquires RV Masters Store in Pahrump, Nev.

RV Business Solutions, a leading buy-sell advisor to RV dealers, was the exclusive sell-side advisor to Alex Ingels in the sale of his Pahrump, Nev.-based RV dealership, RV Masters to Beaumont RV, a Beaumont, Calif.-based RV company. RV Masters, in Pahrump, is part of a two-location RV dealership founded in 2014 by Ingels in Hemet, […]

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Wholesale Pressures Emerge Despite Long-Term Slowdown

WASHINGTON — Wholesale prices in the United States reaccelerated in January, indicating that inflation pressures continue to underlie the U.S. economy despite longer-term signs of improvement, according to an Associated Press report. From December to January, the government’s producer price index jumped 0.7%, driven up in part by a 5% surge in energy prices. That […]

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Ember, Keystone Among Togo RV’s ’10 Hot New Rigs for 2023′

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an edited excerpt of an article published by Togo RV, part of Roadpass Digital. Click here to read the article in full. RV manufacturers are breaking new ground in 2023, debuting fresh features and floor plans that appeal to an ever-growing and increasingly diverse market of RVers. This year you can […]

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Campspot Reports Younger Campers Driving Outdoor Demand

After months of speculation around the potential impact of inflation on American travelers, it’s clear that outdoor travel and camping are only continuing to pick up steam, according to a release. Campspot, a leading outdoor marketplace and reservation software provider, reported a 130% year-over-year increase in January demand, with reservations for the 2023 spring months […]

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Ranger Distribution Experiencing Growth in Elkhart’s RV Hub

ELKHART, Ind. – Since its launch in September 2019, Elkhart, Ind.-based Ranger Distribution Inc. (RDI) has gone through quite a few changes – most recently the completion of an additional 67,000 square feet of warehouse space. The new addition, completed in the fall of 2022, includes 4,000 square feet of corporate office space, raising the […]

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Three-Day Chicago RV and Camping Show Kicks Off Today

CHICAGO (CBS) – The 54th annual Chicago RV and Camping show returns to Rosemont, Ill., according to a report by CBS 2 in Chicago. CBS 2’S Mugo Odigwe reported from one of the rooms at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center with what guests can expect. You can see so many RVs parked out here […]

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Canadian Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo Wraps Up

TORONTO – The Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC) presented the third annual Canadian Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (COHCE) Feb. 15-16. Sponsored by Campspot Software, the virtual conference brought together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to discuss the latest trends and issues facing the outdoor hospitality industry, according to a release.. One of the conference’s […]

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