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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Capitol Talk: RVIA’s Landers, Rano on Gov’t Affairs Transition

In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler welcome Jay Landers and Jason Rano of the RV Industry Association (RVIA). At the end of March 2023, Landers will retire after 32 years with RVIA, the last seven of which as the vice president of Government Affairs. After career stops that include […]

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Knaus Tabbert Passes $1B Euros in Revenue for First Time

Driven by a strong growth spurt in the fourth quarter, Knaus Tabbert – a leading RV manufacturer in Europe – in fiscal year 2022 increased consolidated group revenue to over EUR 1 billion ($1.065 billion USD) for the first time based on preliminary figures, according to a release. Overall, consolidated group revenue in financial year […]

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Gulf Stream ENVISION 290RL Offers Residential ‘Great Room’

NAPPANEE, Ind. – Now in its 40th Anniversary Year building RVs that make creative and practical use of every square foot of interior space, Gulf Stream Coach is highlighting its model 290RL in the company’s flagship laminated fiberglass brand, ENVISION, according to a press release from the company. Factory representatives and dealer staff say that […]

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KOA’s Toby O’Rourke: ‘More People Camping than Ever Before’

Toby O’Rourke, CEO and president of Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA), kicked off the Canadian Camping & RV Council‘s (CCRVC) Canadian Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo Feb. 15 with a keynote that focused on different tailwinds and headwinds impacting the outdoor hospitality industry. Click here for more coverage of CCRVC’s Canadian Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo. […]

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Minn. Business Journal Names Mike Happe ‘Exec of the Year’

EDITOR’S NOTE: This an edited version of a much longer article by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. To read the full article, click here. ST. PAUL, Minn. – Winnebago Industries Inc. was just a single-brand motorhome company with only 3% share of the recreational-vehicle market seven years ago, according to a report by Caitlin Anderson […]

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HotCars.com Lists the 10 Best Small RVs to Buy in 2023

Camping trips are excellent ways to get away from the rat race and spend time with friends and family while enjoying the outdoors, according to a report at HotCars.com. There are several means to get into camping, and recreation vehicles are arguably the best tools for outdoor living. They are motorhomes or travel trailers designed […]

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Edmunds: What to Know Before Towing with an Electric Pickup

Gas-powered light-duty pickups are a go-to choice for people needing to tow a trailer. But electric light-duty pickups are muscling their way into the market, too, according to an Associated Press report. Demand is high for the Ford F-150 Lightning and the Rivian R1T, and the Chevrolet Silverado EV is set to debut this spring. Some versions of these […]

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Toy Storage Nation to Present RV & Boat Storage Workshop

Toy Storage Nation is partnering with Inside Self-Storage to host the “Best Practices for Executive RV & Boat Storage Facilities Workshop” at the ISS World Expo, which is set for April 11-14 at Caesars Forum Conference Center. The day-long, intensive workshop immerses attendees into the world of RV and boat storage, offering insights and best […]

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RV Technical Institute Adds Chris Jachim to Trainer Staff

The RV Technical Institute’s (RVTI), the “gold standard” of RV technician training, has recently added Chris Jachim as a new instructor to the team, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). RVTI provides the only industry-backed training curriculum and RV technician certification and career path. This hands-on, competency-based program […]

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‘RVing Today’ Show Celebrates Mardi Gras in New Orleans

From “RVing Today:” If you’re looking forward to Spring and thinking of RV destinations to visit, one consideration should be New Orleans, especially during Mardi Grad. This week we tag along with Jeff Johnston on his last RV Adventure to the Big Easy. Then, it’s time to kick off our 2023 contest season, and we’ve […]

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B-Van Builder Dave & Matt Vans Opens New Colorado Facility

RIFLE, Colo. – Dave & Matt Vans, a 4-year-old, factory-direct “lifestyle vehicle” company that manufactures, sells and rents Class B motorhomes, is moving into a new 40,000-square-foot facility in Rifle, Colo., to support the continued growth of the Gypsum, Colo.-based firm, according to a release. “Dave & Matt since 2019 Vans has built and sold […]

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