Jayco Hosts Nearly 500 for Masters RV Dealer Training

MIDDLEBURY, Ind. – Jayco conducted its in-person Masters Dealer training over the weeks of Dec. 5-12, according to a release. Nearly 500 RV dealer partners from across North America attended, along with 86 Jayco personnel conducting the training and handling logistics. The annual training took place on the Jayco campus in Middlebury, Ind., and was […]

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Campspot Names Winfield New CTO to Lead Software Growth

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Campspot, a leading outdoor marketplace and reservation software provider, has appointed Megan Winfield as its new Chief Technology Officer. She succeeds Al Scott, Campspot’s founding CTO, who is departing to pursue his planned return to hands-on software development, according to a release. Michael Scheinman, CEO at Campspot, said that while the role had […]

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RVDA Releases ’23 Editorial Calendar for Digital, Print Platforms

FAIRFAX, Va. – The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has released its 2023 media kit and editorial calendar for industry partners who are interested in finding out more about the association’s editorial, advertorial, and advertising opportunities, according to a release. The kit, which is available here, contains valuable information on the topics that will be featured […]

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Lippert Among Indiana’s ‘Best Places to Work in Manufacturing’

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Lippert was recognized as one of Indiana’s “Best Places to Work in Manufacturing” recently by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. At the first Best IN Manufacturing luncheon Wednesday (Dec. 14), the Indiana Chamber of Commerce celebrated honored the companies that have risen to the top in the Coolest Thing Made in Indiana competition […]

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From Snowbirds to Snowboarders, Winter Camping Is Booming

As winter settles in, camping season is over for many in the northern third of the U.S. However, that leaves 65% of the country with RV campgrounds still open for business with many claiming this is the best time of year for a camping adventure, according to a News & Insights report by the RV […]

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KOA CEO’s Touching New Video from a Montana Care Camp

Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) President and CEO Toby O’Rourke recently spent some time at a Montana Care Camp at which she mingled with some of the children dealing with cancer at the facility as part of a national charitable program launched some 40 years ago by KOA franchisees. In the video above, O’Rourke openly expresses […]

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US Recession a Growing Fear as Fed Plans to Keep Rates High

WASHINGTON — After scaling 40-year highs, inflation in the United States has been slowly easing since summer. Yet the Federal Reserve seems decidedly unimpressed — and unconvinced that its fight against accelerating prices is anywhere near over, according to an Associated Press report. On Thursday, stock markets buckled on the growing realization that the Fed may be […]

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Brinkley RV Celebrates Startup’s First Model Z Production Unit

The culmination of months of R&D, prototyping and perfecting, management and workers from startup OEM Brinkley RV celebrated Thursday (Dec. 15) the first production unit of the Model Z, its luxury mid-profile fifth-wheel. With the company’s 65 workers gathered in the Goshen, Ind.-based facility, co-owners Ron Fenech and Micah Staley – Brinkley’s three other owners […]

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PullRite Announces Doug Kissel Named Regional Sales Mgr.

Pulliam Enterprises Inc., the parent company of PullRite Towing Systems, in Mishawaka, Indiana, announced today the hiring of Doug Kissel, who will fill the role of Southeast Regional Sales Manager, according to a company release. Kissel fills a position currently held by Paul Percival, who will be leaving the company in January to pursue a […]

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Ohio RV Supershow Planned for 5 Days in January at IX Center

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Ohio RV Supershow is set to return Wednesday through Sunday, Jan. 4-8, at the International Exposition (IX) Center in Cleveland. Hundreds of RVs – including tent campers, travel trailers, fifth wheels and motor homes – will fill the spacious center’s renovated show floor. Attendees can learn about campgrounds, RV suppliers and sporting […]

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Celebration of Life for Mike Snell Scheduled for Spring 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: We are honored to post the following announcement of a Celebration of Life for Mike Snell, a well known sales executive and friend to many in the RV industry over the years, who passed away Nov. 21 of natural causes in a Eugene, Ore., hospital. The announcement below and the Celebration of Life […]

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Winnebago Industries Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Highlighted by strong motorhome and marine revenues – up 10.1% and 65.7% respectively – Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today (Dec. 16) reported financial results for the company’s Fiscal 2023 first quarter. First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results Revenues for the Fiscal 2023 first quarter ended Nov. 26, […]

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General RV Center Teams with Brinkley RV to Debut Model Z

WIXOM, Mich. – In its ongoing efforts to partner with innovative industry leaders who cater directly to customer needs, General RV Center has teamed with Brinkley RV manufacturers to exclusively bring the new Model Z luxury fifth-wheel to the 2023 Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa Jan. 18-22 at the Florida State Fairgrounds. As the first […]

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Joe Theismann, Brian Billick Headline NTP-STAG EXPO

EXETER, Pa. – NTP-STAG, the leading distribution company for the RV aftermarket, announced the featured speakers for EXPO 2023, which is set for Jan. 16-17 in Aurora, Colo., at the recently opened Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center. Presented by Airxcel, the annual dealer event will be making its first visit to the spectacular facility, located […]

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Retail Sales Drop at Start of Key Holiday Shopping Season

WASHINGTON — Americans cut back sharply on retail spending last month as the holiday shopping season began amid high prices and rising interest rates that are forcing some families, particularly lower income households, to cut back on what they buy, according to an Associated Press report. Retail sales fell 0.6% from November to December after a sharp […]

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National Park Service Announces Entrance Fee-Free Days

WASHINGTON – The National Park Service will have five entrance fee-free days in 2023 that provide free admittance to all national parks for everyone. On these significant days of commemoration or celebration, and throughout the year, the National Park Service is committed to increasing access to national parks and promoting the advantages of outdoor recreation for public benefit […]

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China-Based RV OEM Ecocampor Intros Updated Website

FOSHAN, China – Ecocampor, a specialist RV manufacturing company, has recently released an updated version of its website, according to a release. The Ecocampor team is on a mission to spread the joy of camping to others and make it a more accessible hobby. They do this by manufacturing high-quality, comfortable RVs and then forming […]

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Shyft Group Names Dunn to Lead, Fleet Vehicles & Services

NOVI, Mich. – The Shyft Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SHYF), parent company of Spartan RV Chassis and a North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly and upfit for the commercial, retail and service specialty vehicle markets, named industry veteran John Dunn as President, Fleet Vehicles and Services (FVS), effective in January 2023. In his new […]

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Truma Revitalizes Marketing Dept. with Industry Veterans

ELKHART, Ind. – Truma North America is heading into the new year with some new faces: Head of Marketing Stacey Harris and Marketing Strategist Denise Hagen. While the pair may be new additions to the Truma team, they are certainly not strangers to the RV Industry. Harris has built her marketing career working with outdoor […]

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Capitol Talk: Skyline Champion’s Grymonprez Talks PMRVs

Speaking with Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness, Skyline Champion’s Dick Grymonprez provides a status report on the Park Model RV segment as well as his company’s strategic growth. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk series is sponsored by Dicor Products. Listen to the “RVBusiness Capital Talk” podcast here: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/3iZ4bB9… Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast… Google Podcasts- […]

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