‘Camper Report’ Features Blue Compass RV, Tiffin Allegro Bay

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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Grand Design RV Hosts Toys for Tots Event in Elkhart, Ind.

ELKHART — Cold, gray Saturday weather didn’t deter volunteers from heading out helping sort toys and books for the holidays for kids in Elkhart County for this year’s Marine Corps Toys for Tots program, according to reporting by the Goshen News. Grand Design RV hosted the event inside its Elkhart facility, which got underway around […]

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Wollschlager: Airxcel Expanding into New Product Categories

Airxcel Group President Anthony Wollschlager provides a recap of the 2022 New Product Showcase with Rick Kessler of RVBusiness. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk series is sponsored by Dicor Products. Listen to the podcast version of this episode using one of the following links: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/3iZ4bB99m6aANMmNJ4p3gE Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rvbusiness-capital-talk/id1652256162 Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9jNjNiYWVhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw  

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Jayco’s Ken Walters Calls 100% PDI a ‘Fundamental Change’

The late November announcement that Jayco is now performing a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) on 100%  of all units across all brands – Jayco, Entegra Coach, Highland Ridge and Starcraft – is “one of the biggest things we’ve accomplished in the last couple years,” according to Jayco President Ken Walters. “It’s quite an undertaking, really, when […]

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RVWA Spotlight: Introducing Madi White of Genesis Products

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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Go RVing Partner Mike Caudill Launches ‘Geared Up’ Series

Mike Caudill, a Go RVing spokesman and automotive expert, is launching a new social media series, “Geared Up to Go RVing.” The episodes, which will roll out over the coming months, cover a wide range of topics aimed at RVers, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The series […]

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Optimum RV Group Acquires Michigan-Based Muskegon RV

Muskegon RV in Michigan, owned by Tim Baker, was acquired by Denver Beck of Optimum RV, according to a release from Performance Brokerage Services, one of North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firms, which advised on the transaction. Baker enjoyed over 30 years in the automotive industry before transitioning into RV, the release continued. He […]

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Winnebago Industries to Release Q1 ’23 Results Dec. 16

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, plans to issue its earnings release for its first quarter fiscal 2023 before the market opens on Dec. 16. The company will also host a conference call to discuss the financial results for the quarter on Dec. 16 at 9 […]

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Wholesale Inflation in US Further Slowed in November to 7.4%

WASHINGTON — Wholesale prices in the United States rose 7.4% in November from a year earlier, a fifth straight slowdown and a hopeful sign that inflation pressures across the economy are continuing to cool, according to an Associated Press report. The latest year-over-year figure was down from 8% in October and from a recent peak […]

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December’s ‘RV Camping’ Features RVing for the Holidays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Published by Mike Scarpignato and Susan McDonald, the December issue of RV Camping Magazine is now available. RV Camping Magazine is a monthly digital/video magazine created to entertain and inform RVers about all sorts of RV related topics. It’s perfect for full-time RVers, weekend warriors and beginners alike. Each month’s issue features full-time RV YouTubers and Bloggers along […]

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Truck Camper Magazine Previews ’23 Lance Camper Updates

Lance truck campers go 100% Truma for 2023 with the Truma Combi eco plus, VarioHeat, AquaGo and all-new Aventa eco air conditioner. Here’s a rundown of what Lance models get which Truma products, why they were selected, and the advancements they bring, writes Gordon White at TruckCamperMagazine.com. One of the most amazing things about truck […]

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Ingrassia: States Make Investment in Outdoor Recreation

Editor’s Note: The following column by Phil Ingrassia, CAE, RVDA president, appears in the current edition of RV Executive magazine. it is reprinted by permission. A report by the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis released this month confirms that outdoor recreation continues to be one the country’s largest economic sectors, creating billions of […]

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RV Technical Institute Exceeds ’22 Recruitment Goals by 10%

With a couple of weeks left in 2022, the team at the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) has met goals to have a minimum of 1,000 students in training and at least one RVTI student on board at 750 dealerships. “Yeah, we sure did,” Executive Director Curt Hemmeler told RVBusiness Thursday (Dec. 8). “Right now, it’s […]

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REV Group Set to Release Q4 2022 Earnings on Dec. 14

BROOKFIELD, Wis. – REV Group (NYSE: REVG), announced Nov. 30 that it is planning to release its fourth quarter fiscal 2022 results before market open on Dec. 14. The results will be discussed during a live webcast later that morning at 10 a.m. ET. To access the webcast, investors should go to www.revgroup.com at least […]

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Season 2 of ‘RV There Yet’ TV Show to Premier Dec. 31

Between YouTube, social, blogs, magazines and television, there is no shortage of content to entertain, inform and educate the RV enthusiast. In fact, the choices have never been greater. “RV There Yet” TV is one of the new generations of programs that takes a different twist. Set to begin its second season Dec. 31 on […]

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Video: ‘We’re the Russos’ Spotlights the Ford Transit Trail Van

Joe and Kate Russo of “We’re the Russos” had an opportunity to review the all new Ford Pro 2023 Transit Trail van. With standard and features like a 3.5-inch increase in ride height over the base Transit van, larger all-terrain tires, improved approach angle, slider style steps, an optional roof vent fan and more. 

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AutoEvolution Spotlights Full-Featured Venture Sonic Lite

If the name Venture RV sounds familiar to you, it’s because they’re a brand of none other than KZ Inc., now a subsidiary of THOR Industries, writes Cristian Curmei for a report published by AutoEvolution.com. Built upon mobile living knowledge that dates back to 1972, you can start to understand that any travel trailer to leave […]

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Northern Wholesale SuperShow a ‘Resounding Success’

RED WING, Minn. – By all accounts, the 36th Annual Northern Wholesale SuperShow, which ended Thursday evening (Dec. 8), was a resounding success. At a time when OEMs are slowing or pausing production and expectations for the new year are a mixed bag, dealers in this part of the country are optimistic about 2023. Although […]

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‘Units Inventory’ Management System Expands into RV Arena

LISLE, Ill. – Units Inventory, an inventory management system provider for the automotive industry, has announced integration specifically for RV, motorsports, marine and motorcycle dealerships, according to a press release. Along with the many innovative features that have made Units Inventory an industry leader, new features have been added to target the unique needs of […]

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Aftermarket Group to Boost Member Value, User Experience

The RV industry boasts a robust network of distributors, suppliers, manufacturers agents and other companies serving dealers and consumers in the RV aftermarket, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). RVIA member companies engaged in this important segment of the industry work together to provide networking and educational opportunities […]

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