Greeneway RV’s Mick Ferkey (Sort of) Retiring at End of Year

On Dec. 31, Greeneway RV President Mick Ferkey will officially retire from the dealership he and his wife, Lora, purchased 35 years ago. Located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Greeneway RV has consistently been named an RVBusiness Top 50 Dealer award winner. In 2022, he was singled out as the recipient of the Gaylord Maxwell Innovation […]

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Cajun Palms RV Resort to Join Camp Margaritaville Brand

BREAUX BRIDGE, La. – Camp Margaritaville announced Cajun Palms RV Resort, near Lafayette in southern Louisiana, will transition to Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Breaux Bridge in Spring 2023. Cajun Palms RV Resort is currently undergoing renovations to fully embrace Camp Margaritaville’s signature experiences while maintaining the unique Louisiana amenities that make this RV resort a memorable […]

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SuperSprings Introduces Ford, RAM Leveling Kits for Towing

While establishing themselves as the go-to suspension upgrade for overlanding, RVs, trailers, and load support when towing, SuperSprings International (SSI) has developed a new product line that bolsters that mission. The new Journey Better Leveling Kit product line is the first leveling kit that is specifically built for towing and loading up, according to a […]

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‘Snowbirds & RV Travelers’ Looks at Southern Destinations

EDITOR’S NOTE: The December-January issue of Snowbirds & RV Travelers magazine, which covers the RV lifestyle from a Canadian perspective, is now available at newsstands from coast to coast, including Walmart, Chapters and Shopper’s Drug Mart. Or you can subscribe to the magazine’s print or digital issues. Below is the publisher’s note accompanying this edition of the magazine. […]

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Germany: New RV Registrations Up While Production Suffers

BERLIN, Germany – Demand for motor caravans and caravans remained high in the second half of the year in Germany, according to a press release from the Caravanning Industry Association (CIVD). Despite continuing high demand the caravanning industry as a whole is down on the previous year in terms of new registrations. Between January and […]

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Meyer Distributing Gearing Up for Jan. 10-11 Mega Show

JASPER, Ind. – Meyer Distributing, a full-line automotive, marine and RV distributor, will return Jan. 10-11 to French Lick Resort in French Lick, Ind., for the company’s annual Mega Show. Company officials told RVBusiness that the venue, home for Meyer’s last two dealer shows, has proven popular with their customers. French Lick features historic buildings, […]

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RV Lifestyle: Tips & Tricks for Spending Christmas in an RV

EDITOR’S NOTE: The video above, podcast below and, below that, the edited excerpt of an article by Mike and Jennifer Wendland, creators of the RV Lifestyle website, podcast and YouTube channel, in which they discuss what it’s like to spend Christmas in an RV, either moochdocking with friends and family or hunkered down in a campground or Snowbird resort in a […]

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Canadian RV Assoc. Updates Electronic Logging Device Status

BURLINGTON, Ont. – After several months of lobbying with Transport Canada for an exemption of a ELD Device for the Drive-Away/Tow-Away Industry, Canadian RV Association (CRVA) received an email from Transport Canada Dec. 22 with some disappointment, according to a news release from the CRVA. “CRVA has been advised that while the ‘Drive-Away’ sector will […]

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Impact of Sprinter Recall Being Felt Across the Industry

Product recalls are nothing new to the automotive and RV industries — anything requiring a big dose of human participation will, on occasion, come up short. That’s perhaps why when, on Oct. 31, Daimler Vans USA LLC’s recall of 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz- and Freightliner-badged Sprinter-based RVs equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission […]

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US Economy Grew 3.2% in Q3; Upgrade from Earlier Estimate

WASHINGTON — Shrugging off rampant inflation and rising interest rates, the U.S. economy grew at an unexpectedly strong 3.2% annual pace from July through September, the government reported Thursday (Dec. 22) in a healthy upgrade from its earlier estimate of third-quarter growth. The rise in gross domestic product — the economy’s output in goods and […]

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Modern Buggy RV Scores with ‘Little Buggy’ Teardrop Camper

Let’s face it, it’s not every day that we run across a teardrop camper that can be a suitable home away from home, even during the colder snow-ridden months, writes Cristian Curmei for a report published by AutoEvolution.com. In this spirit, behold the Little Buggy (LB), a travel trailer that’s only small by name. In truth, […]

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Aliner Takes Aim at Innovative 2023, Robust Dealer Relations

MT. PLEASANT, Pa. — Following a 2022 that was undoubtedly one of the best years for Aliner, the future is still bright for this single-factory manufacturer, according to a release. This last year, Aliner was able to retain all dealers in its base and also expand into new regions. The company now sells in six […]

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‘RV Magazine’ Announces its 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the list of winners from the second annual RV Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. Readers were asked to vote for their favorites of the RV lifestyle, including vehicles, accessories, campgrounds, and everything in between. Class A Motorhome Gold: Tiffin Motorhomes Silver: Newmar Bronze: Winnebago Class B Motorhome Gold: Winnebago Silver: Airstream Bronze: Coachmen RV Class C Motorhome […]

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RVIA: Wholesale Shipments Down 15.6% Through November

Results for the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) November 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 24,445 units, a decrease of (-50.4%) compared to the record 49,285 units shipped in November 2021. Through November, RV shipments are down (-15.6%) compared to the same point last year with 472,691 wholesale shipments. […]

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RVWA Spotlight: Introducing Rayna Dimitroff of Forest River

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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RVDA’s Hart on Training, and Employee & Customer Retention

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the column written by RV Dealers Association (RVDA) Chairman Nathan Hart, of Walnut Ridge RV and Primeaux RV, and published in the December issue of RV Executive Today. It is published here with permission. Last month, I was honored to be elected as your RVDA Chairman of the Board, taking […]

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Arto: Affordable, Luxurious Off-Grid Class A from Germany

Niesmann+Bischoff (NB) is a German RV manufacturer whose name has been on the market since before many of us were even born, 1955, during the first wave of modern camping and RVing for the nation, according to a report by Cristian Curmei at AutoEvolution.com. Since those days, NB has progressed towards more luxurious and equipped […]

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Jackery Ready to Showcase Solar Generators at CES 2023

LOS ANGELES – Jackery, a global leader of innovative portable power and green outdoor energy solutions, has announced in a press release that it will bring a lineup of its awarded conceptual products and two new solar generator products from its Pro family to the CES 2023, the world’s most influential technology event and the largest […]

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Applications for US Jobless Claims Up Slightly Last Week

WASHINGTON — Slightly more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to show strength even as the Federal Reserve has tried for nearly a year to slow the economy by raising its main lending rate, according to an Associated Press report. Applications for jobless claims for the week ending Dec. […]

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FRVTA’s Kelly Foresees Solid Attendance at Tampa SuperShow

In less than a month, tens of thousands of RVers and curious onlookers will descend on the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Jan. 18-22, for the 38th annual Florida RV SuperShow, and Dave Kelly, executive director of the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) which hosts the event, said all indications are 2023 will be another […]

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