Video: Officials with ‘The Dyrt’ on Why Camping will Stay Hot

Sarah Smith, co-founder of The Dyrt, and her husband, Kevin Long, CEO of The Dyrt, join WCM’s Park Update – a weekly video program by Woodall’s Campground Magazine, a sister publication of RVBusiness – at 3 p.m. on Tuesday (Jan. 31) to dive deeper into the company’s recently released 2023 Camping Report. They note that […]

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Full-Time RVers Assist in Recovery Effort for Ian Victims

FORT MYERS, Fla — When Bill and France Moriarty planned out their fall and winter, Southwest Florida was not on the itinerary, a ccording to a report by Chris Shaw of Cape Coral, Fla., Fox affiliated WFTX-TV. “Ian changed our plans,” France says. “But we’re flexible and we can do that. We can go to […]

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South Dakota Bill Jeopardizes RVers’ Domicile, Voting Rights

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following report written by Russ and Tiña De Maris for RVTravel.com is reprinted with permission. Mary Arlington, executive director of the South Dakota Campground Association (SDCOA), issued the following statement regarding the issue: “The SDCOA is reviewing a number of voting related bills and has not determined its position.” South Dakota has […]

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InterMotive Starts 2023 Strong with a New General Manager

AUBURN, Calif. – InterMotive Vehicle Controls announced that Tracy Weatherfield has been promoted to the role of General Manager. His responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, department management and quality assurance, which allows executive management to focus on sales and new product development. Weatherfield most recently worked as VP of Operations with InterMotive. Previously, he held a […]

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Skyline Champion Announces 8.9% Spike in Q3 Net Sales

TROY, Mich. – Skyline Champion Corporation (NYSE: SKY) announced financial results for its third quarter ended Dec. 31, 2022. Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 Highlights (compared to Third Quarter Fiscal 2022) Net sales increased 8.9% to $582.3 million U.S. homes sold decreased 1.4% to 5,749 Total backlog decreased 34.6% to $532 million from the sequential second […]

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Acquisition of Horizon Global Expected to Close on Feb. 8

PLYMOUTH, Mich. – The acquisition of Horizon Global Corporation, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of branded towing and trailering equipment, by First Brands Group LLC, a global automotive parts manufacturer that serves the worldwide automotive aftermarket, is expected to close on Feb. 8, 2023, according to a release. First Brands Group and Horizon Global […]

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Dragonfly Continues Breakthroughs in Lithium-Ion Batteries

RENO, Nev. – Dragonfly Energy’s impressive growth curve is poised to continue in 2023 and beyond as the company continues to refine current manufacturing processes and cast an eye toward new product development, according to a report in the Reno Nevada Appeal. The company founded by Chief Executive Officer Denis Phares in 2012 in a […]

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Togo RV: E-RVs, Offices Among the Top 5 RV Trends in 2023

Rising costs are everywhere. From grocery stores to gas stations to RV dealerships, today’s consumers are finding it harder than ever to stay on budget. And at the first major RV show of 2023, the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, appealing to consumer pocketbooks was also a top priority for RV dealers and manufacturers, according […]

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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. Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is […]

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Carolinas Campground Confab is Underway in Myrtle Beach

Those who took part in the Takeaway Tours on Saturday (Feb. 4) at The Carolinas Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds’ (CARVC) annual conference had the chance to enjoy a tour of five Myrtle Beach, S.C., campgrounds, while also taking in a little history. Dee Witting, the executive director of the association, told WOODALLSCM.com that […]

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‘Camper Report’ Addresses the Benefits of RV Groups & Clubs

The “Camper Report Show” is a weekly feature of Camper Report, which is part of the RV LIFE family of RVing websites that provide RV forums, RV trip planning tools and mobile apps, and one of the largest campground databases around. Co-hosted by Bob Zagami and John DiPietro – RV industry veterans in their own right – the Camper Report Show has partnered with RVBusiness by […]

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Automotive News: Time for Pinching Pennies at Ford, GM

DETROIT — This will be a year of belt- tightening for both General Motors and Ford Motor Co. as a potential recession looms, but the rival automakers are coming from very different places as they target billions of dollars in cost cuts, according to an Automotive News report. GM achieved record earnings in 2022 of $14.5 billion […]

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Cummins Reports Solid Q4, Full Year Financial Performance

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today (Feb. 6) reported fourth quarter and full year 2022 results, highlighted by quarterly revenues of $7.8 billion and 2022 revenues of $28.1 billion. Excluding Meritor, Inc., the acquisition of which was completed on Aug. 3, 2022, Q4 revenues were $6.6 billion, 13% higher than the same quarter […]

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Lippert Implements VRA Technology to Innovate, Improve

ELKHART, Ind. — Lippert Components Inc. (Lippert), announced the launch of an all-new Visual Remote Assistant, an innovative technology that greatly improves the Lippert customer care experience, according to a release. The Lippert Customer Care Center has launched the Visual Remote Assistant, or VRA, and is leading its respective industry with advanced and new technology that […]

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3 RV Dealers Join ‘Capitol Talk’ for Discussion on Retail Market

In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler are joined by three RV dealers for a discussion on the retail market from their perspective. The dealers are: Rob Crist, President & General Manager of Robert Crist & Co. RV in Mesa, Ariz Ken Eckstein, Chief Operating Officer of Mount Comfort RV in Greenfield, […]

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Coach-Net Launches Mobile App for ‘Carefree RV Experience’

GRAPEVINE, Texas – Coach-Net, a premier provider of RV technical and roadside assistance for 35 years, announces the launch of its new app for iOS and Android mobile devices. This update to Coach-Net’s membership and dispatch technology suite further illustrates the company’s mission “to create a carefree RV experience so everyone can focus on making […]

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57th Annual Detroit RV Show Called a ‘Resounding Success’

Add Detroit to the mix of consumer RV shows that have reported strong crowds and good if not great sales that, generally speaking, has only buoyed a prevailing sense of optimism for 2023. The 57th Annual Detroit RV & Camper Show, hosted by the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC), took place Feb. […]

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Roadmaster Intros Auxiliary Lighting Kit for Towed Vehicles

Roadmaster Inc. has introduced yet another innovative product designed to make towing easier and safer, according to a company release. Its new Auxiliary Lighting Kit is designed for applications where traditional diodes won’t work, or for vehicles that are simply difficult to wire. This new Roadmaster kit incorporates a separate wiring harness that is routed […]

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‘Wall Street Journal’ Explores the Full-Time RVer Lifestyle

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of a report by Robyn Friedman published by The Wall Street Journal. After Covid-19 decimated the hotel industry and caused closures throughout the nation, Wendy Heineke, 55, found herself at a crossroads. With 35 years of experience, she resigned from her position as a senior vice president at […]

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RVWA Spotlight: Introducing Courtney Wallis of Alliance RV

EDITOR’S NOTE: Several times a month RVBusiness will post an “RVWA Spotlight,” which will highlight a member of the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) in each instance. Provided by RVWA, the member spotlight series interviews many of the women who make up the RV industry, highlighting how they got into the industry, what they currently do, and advice for other women. […]

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