NRVTA’s Terry, Evada Cooper Participate in 3 Texas RV Shows

ATHENS, Texas – Two leaders from the National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) will participate in three Texas RV shows in January and February, the school announced this week. Terry “Cooper” Cooper and his wife, Evada, participated in the South Texas RV Supersale in San Antonio from Jan. 5-8. Sponsored by the Texas RV Association, the […]

The post NRVTA’s Terry, Evada Cooper Participate in 3 Texas RV Shows appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Upcoming RV Technical Institute Classes Set for February

The RV Technical Institute’s () technician training program is a hands-on, competency-based program designed by Institute staff and subject matter experts from the supplier, manufacturer, dealer, and independent technician realms of the RV industry, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). It’s the “gold standard” when it comes to […]

The post Upcoming RV Technical Institute Classes Set for February appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Campground Exhibitors at Tampa are ‘Rocking & Rolling’

TAMPA, Fla. – If the Supplier Expo at the Florida RV SuperShow is any indicator – and many in the industry would say it is – the campground sector should brace for another banner year. Two buildings at the SuperShow, held this year from Jan. 17-22 at the Florida State Fairgrounds, were devoted to the […]

The post Campground Exhibitors at Tampa are ‘Rocking & Rolling’ appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Blue Compass RV Kicks Off Store Brand Rollout in Tampa

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Blue Compass RV announced the rebranding of its flagship RV One Superstores – Tampa store to Blue Compass RV. This is the first of over 100 Blue Compass stores across America that will be rebranded in 2023, according to a release. Click here to read RVBusiness‘ coverage of the ribbon-cutting event. […]

The post Blue Compass RV Kicks Off Store Brand Rollout in Tampa appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Tampa Show Suppliers: ‘If You See It, Buy It. It Will Sell Out’

TAMPA, Fla. – The sentiment of most suppliers in the two Supplier Expo buildings at the Florida RV SuperShow may have been best summed up Thursday (Jan. 19) by a bit of advice offered to consumers by Dometic officials. “RVers like to shop things a little bit, but I guess if these people were asking […]

The post Tampa Show Suppliers: ‘If You See It, Buy It. It Will Sell Out’ appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

DLL to Provide Floorplanning for Vanderhall Motor Works

WAYNE, Pa. – DLL, a global financial solutions provider, recently announced a floorplan financing partnership with Vanderhall Motor Works Inc., a manufacturer of premium light mobility vehicles. DLL will serve as a preferred floorplan financing partner for Vanderhall in the United States. Vanderhall manufactures premium three- and four-wheeled vehicles designed and built in Provo, UT. […]

The post DLL to Provide Floorplanning for Vanderhall Motor Works appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Care Camps Announces Gwynn Sullivan as Executive Director

BILLINGS, Mont. – Care Camps announced that Gwynn B. Sullivan, MSN, will be serving as the new executive director of the charity. Sullivan’s portfolio demonstrates over three decades of service and leadership nationally and internationally in the healthcare industry, according to a release. Bringing inspiration and innovative solutions to large-scale initiatives, Sullivan has led the […]

The post Care Camps Announces Gwynn Sullivan as Executive Director appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

F&I Provider Portfolio Promotes Childers to Managing Director

LAKE FOREST, Calif. – Portfolio announced the promotion of Cliff Childers to the position of managing director, effective immediately, according to a press release. The 21-year industry veteran leads a national sales team driving reinsurance and F&I success for auto, RV and powersports dealers with a focus on innovation, sales and results. “Anyone who has […]

The post F&I Provider Portfolio Promotes Childers to Managing Director appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Is the Worst of New-Auto Inventory Shortage Behind Us?

If you’re a dealer who had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reseal, resurface or restripe your new-vehicle sales lot with the least amount of hassle, you might be out of luck, according to an Automotive News report. New-vehicle inventories are starting to build again — and relatively quickly — thanks to a combination of low incentives and higher […]

The post Is the Worst of New-Auto Inventory Shortage Behind Us? appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Application Deadline Nears for Kevin Phillips RVTI Scholarship

Applications are closing on Jan. 31 for the RV Technical Institute’s (RVTI) Kevin Phillips Scholarship, which covers the cost of Level 1 and Level 2 technician training and certification for people new to the RV industry. This includes new high school graduates, people leaving the military, or those who tried college and found it wasn’t […]

The post Application Deadline Nears for Kevin Phillips RVTI Scholarship appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Winnebago’s Happe: Industry Will Have to ‘Work for Sales’

Even amid today’s current economic uncertainty, Winnebago Industries Inc. President and CEO Mike Happe said Wednesday (Jan. 18) that RV sales are still on the table, but the industry will have to work harder to close deals. “I just think everybody is going to have to work for the sales,” Happe told RVBusiness, shortly before […]

The post Winnebago’s Happe: Industry Will Have to ‘Work for Sales’ appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

December Retail Sales Fall 1.1%; Wholesale Inflation at 6.2%

NEW YORK — Americans cut back on spending in December, the second consecutive month they’ve done so, underscoring how inflation and the rising cost of using credit cards slowed consumer activity over the crucial holiday shopping season, according to an Associated Press report. Retail sales fell worse-than-expected 1.1% in December, following a revised 1% drop […]

The post December Retail Sales Fall 1.1%; Wholesale Inflation at 6.2% appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Report Provides In-Depth Look at Millennial, Gen Z Camper

SAN DIEGO – RMS North America, a leading provider of cloud-based reservation and property management systems to the hospitality industry, today released its annual State of the Industry Report. The report closely examines the first digital native generations – Millennials and Gen Z – and offers insight into their camping behaviors and preferences, with a particular focus […]

The post Report Provides In-Depth Look at Millennial, Gen Z Camper appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Meyer’s RV Superstores Acquires Johnston RV in Upstate N.Y.

CALEDONIA, N.Y. – Meyer’s RV, one of the leading RV dealers on the East Coast, has recently purchased Johnston RV located in Webster, N.Y., according to a release. Johnston RV is full service RV dealership located at 784 Ridge Road just east of Rochester, N.Y. Meyer’s RV of Rochester, as it will be called, will […]

The post Meyer’s RV Superstores Acquires Johnston RV in Upstate N.Y. appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Florida RV SuperShow’s Opening Day Draws 19,345 People

The big news at the Florida RV SuperShow at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa on Wednesday (Jan. 18) – the first day for public admittance – may have been the number of people who decided to come out and have a look around.

Dave Kelly, executive director of the Florida RV Trade Association which organizes the event, said 19,345 showed up to view the latest and greatest the RV industry has to offer. The tally falls just short of last year’s record total of 20,300.

The opening day atmosphere was decidedly upbeat with good traffic, positive conversations and perfect weather. With a favorable forecast for the remainder of the show, officials are expecting another good run for North America’s largest consumer show.

The post Florida RV SuperShow’s Opening Day Draws 19,345 People appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Shyft Group’s Red Diamond Introduces KONI Premium Shocks

NOVI, Mich. – Red Diamond Aftermarket Solutions, a go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF), will exhibit at the 2023 Florida RV SuperShow and introduce its line of Red Diamond Shocks by premium manufacturer KONI. Known for making adjustable shocks for numerous brands of RVs and coaches, KONI’s high-performance, premium twintube shocks feature independent […]

The post Shyft Group’s Red Diamond Introduces KONI Premium Shocks appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Micro-Air’s Kevin Carlin Elected to FMCA Commercial Council

Micro-Air Director of Marketing Kevin Carlin was elected for a two-year term as a Supplier Representative to the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) Commercial Council, according to a release. Micro-Air is the aftermarket supplier to the industry of EasyStart 364 soft starters for RV AC and EasyTouch RV Wi-Fi thermostats. Council members are devoted to […]

The post Micro-Air’s Kevin Carlin Elected to FMCA Commercial Council appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

AAA: Pump Prices Creep Higher Amid January Doldrums

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The short days and messy weather of January are combining to keep people off the roads, lowering gasoline demand. But the price of oil rose as fears of a global economic recession eased. The national average for a gallon of gas rose by five cents since last week to $3.32, according to […]

The post AAA: Pump Prices Creep Higher Amid January Doldrums appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

German RV Show Draws 80,000 Visitors on First Weekend

About 80,000 visitors came to the Stuttgart Exhibition Center for the CMT on the first weekend and found out about the latest holiday and caravanning trends, according to a report by AboutCampBtoB.com, which covers the overseas RV industry. “An excellent start to this year’s Stuttgart Holiday Fair and for our exhibitors,” said Roland Bleinroth, Managing […]

The post German RV Show Draws 80,000 Visitors on First Weekend appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

Grand Design to Offer MORryde Independent Suspension

MIDDLEBURY, Ind. – Grand Design RV Co. announces its latest investment to enhance customer satisfaction with the MORryde Independent Suspension System, according to a release. On Solitude and S-Class series, Grand Design now offers the MORryde Independent Suspension System as an option direct from the production line. This partnership not only highlights a significant response […]

The post Grand Design to Offer MORryde Independent Suspension appeared first on RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News.

RV Lyfe

Everything RV and camping!

Category: RV Business