KOA Reports Record Revenue, Continued Growth in 2022

BILLINGS, Mont. – Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) capped its 60th year of business with record revenue surpassing 2021, the company’s previous highest-grossing year, by 1.3%. Impressively, 2022 registration revenue grew by 34.3% over 2019, indicating that camping and outdoor hospitality have reached a new level of popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic. “To finish our […]

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Cummins’ Proto System Helps RVers Reduce Emissions, Noise

Global power and technology leader Cummins Inc. has been showcasing its new concept hybrid power system to help RVs reduce emissions and noise, according to a company release. The system blends lithium battery technology with Onan RV generators to create a cleaner and quieter power package that also offers smart load management with a simple […]

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Lippert Intros E-Commerce Axle Program, Online Configurator

ELKHART, Ind. – Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert), a supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for leading original equipment manufacturers in the recreation and transportation product markets is debuting its new direct-to-consumer axle program and online configurator tool to enhance the user shopping experience. With a substantial offering of common axle sizes and […]

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2022 RV Shipments Surpass 493,000 for 3rd Best Year Ever

Results for the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) December 2022 survey of manufacturers determined the total shipments for 2022 ended with 493,268 shipments, the third best year on record. “Coming off of the all-time high in 2021, the RV industry continued to post strong shipments through the first half of 2022,” said RV Industry Association President […]

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AAA Reports Pump Prices Surge as Gasoline Demand Rises

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Drivers appear to be taking advantage of the recent milder weather in much of the nation by fueling up and hitting the road, according to AAA. The increase in gasoline demand and slightly more expensive oil pushed the national average for a gallon of gas higher by 12 cents since last week […]

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RV Women’s Alliance Publishes its Impact Report for 2022

2022 was a big year for the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA), according to a release. A year that saw major initiatives, such as the Educational Symposium and a mentorship program, come to fruition. Participation from women and men in the RV industry also hit an all-time high as membership topped 1,500 people from over 500 […]

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ORR Highlights Recreation Industry Wins in ’22 Annual Report

Last year was an incredible year for the record-breaking $862 billion outdoor recreation industry, according to a release from the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), which facilitated the cross-sector collaboration that allowed for huge industry wins while continuing to boost and provide support for local economies and working to ensure that all Americans can access the […]

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RVIA Aims the Spotlight on RV Industry’s ‘Designing Women’

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association. RV design over the past decade has changed significantly. Largely gone are brown plaid couches, overly ornate cabinetry, dark wood-paneling on every wall, and frosted glass-paneled room dividers. In their place are far more thoughtfully conceived floorplans and sleek interior […]

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Bob Dumm Settling into President’s Role at Coachmen RV

MIDDLEBURY, Ind. – Coachmen RV is looking to its new president, Bob Dumm, and his nearly 40 years of experience in the RV industry as 2023 gets underway. In his new role, Dumm oversees all Coachmen, Viking and Shasta divisions as well as the Forest River Park Model division, according to a release. Transitioning into […]

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Kentucky RV Dealers Called to Action on Towable Sales Tax

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Kentucky RV Dealers sent out a letter to members Monday (Jan. 23) morning urging them to act in support of State House Bill 81, designed to fix Kentucky state tax law for towable RVs. Below is the text of the letter. PRIORITY – PLEASE ACT TODAY – WE NEED YOUR HELP Dear […]

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Brown & Brown Q4 Revenue Jumps 22% to $901.4 Million

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO) announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2022. Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2022 under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) were $901.4 million, increasing $162.9 million, or 22.1%, compared to the fourth quarter of the prior year, with […]

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Germany’s CMT 2023 RV Show Draws 265,000 Attendees

The CMT 2023 holiday fair in Stuttgart attracted 265,000 visitors. It took place for the first time since January 2020 thanks to COVID restrictions in the last three years, according to a report by AboutCampBtoB.com, which covers the overseas RV industry. “Our expectations have been exceeded by far,” says Roland Bleinroth, managing director of Messe […]

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Aliner Introduces the Evolution 12′ as ‘Ideal for Two People’

MT. PLEASANT, Pa. — When Aliner introduced the Evolution 15’ at the Hershey RV Show in September 2022 it took the crowds by storm, according to a release. Now, meet the Evolution 12’. It’s the same innovative technology just on a smaller frame making it lighter and ideal for two people. The interior boosts a […]

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28 Catalytic Converters Stolen from Camping World in Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Catalytic converter thieves continue to cause expensive headaches for Las Vegas Valley residents. The latest theft happened at Camping World off Las Vegas Boulevard, according to a report by KVVU-TV Fox 5. The business tells FOX5 someone stole 28 converters last week. One victim told FOX5 he had his RV there […]

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THOR’s Bob Martin Addresses Early Shows on ‘Capitol Talk’

THOR Industries President & CEO Bob Martin joins Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for a discussion on the positive performance of the Florida RV SuperShow and other early RV shows, and how that might affect the 2023 outlook for the industry. Plus ,he shares his thoughts on the company’s partnership with Starlink. The […]

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Organizers Eagerly Anticipating Detroit RV & Camper Show

Based on reports from other consumer RV shows that have already taken place, officials are eagerly anticipating the 57th Annual Detroit RV & Camping Show, which is Feb. 1-5 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Mich. Hosted by the Michigan Association of RV and Campgrounds (MARVAC), the five-day show attracted a little over 27,000 people […]

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2023 Calgary RV EXPO & Sale Scheduled for Jan. 26-29

CALGARY, Alb. – The Calgary RV Expo & Sale takes place Jan. 26 – 29 at the BMO Centre in Calgary, according to information provided by the RV Dealers Association of Canada. Twelve RVDA dealers will be showcasing their newest products and will also have some end-of-the-year clearance products for consumers to select. Click to […]

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FRVTA’s Tampa Show Posts 2nd Best Attendance on Record

RIVERVIEW, Fla. – The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) opened the 38th Annual 2023 Florida RV SuperShow, Wednesday, January 18 to big crowds and they kept coming right through the end of the show on Sunday, according to a press release from the organization. While overall attendance was off last year’s record of 84,000, over […]

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January Issue of ‘RV Enthusiast’ Looks at Renovating Old RVs

The January issue of RV Enthusiast magazine is now available. The highlight of the issue is a special section on “RenoVations: Transforming Old RVs into Custom Cruisers.” Also in this issue: Fads Fade — But Style is Forever – Alice Zealy channeled her sense of aesthetics and design into a growing RV renovation business. We took a […]

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Woodall’s Campground Magazine, Directory Now Available

Digital editions of the February issue of Woodall’s Campground Magazine (WCM), a sister publication of RVBusiness, as well as the 2023 Business Directory are both now available. WCM’s February issue features coverage of the second annual Campground Owners Association Expo as well as a comprehensive roundup of the Park Model RV sector and a look […]

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