Horizon Global Names Kennedy Interim President, CEO

PLYMOUTH, Mich. – Horizon Global Corporation (NYSE: HZN), announced late Monday (Nov. 21) that the company’s Board of Directors appointed John C. Kennedy as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Kennedy will continue to serve as Chair of the Board. This appointment follows the board’s acceptance of Terrence G. Gohl’s resignation from his executive positions […]

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October RV Shipments Down 43.7% Compared to 2021

FAIRFAX, Va. – Results for the RV Industry Association’s October 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 32,652 units, a decrease of (-43.7%) compared to the 57,971 units shipped in October 2021. Through October, RV shipments are down (-12.2%) compared to the same point last year with 448,246 wholesale […]

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Report: NHTSA Releases its Latest Rundown of RV Recalls

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the latest list of RV recalls compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Per strict NHTSA protocols, manufacturers will next notify its dealer partners of the recall notice. Each notice will include details of the affected vehicles as well as the appropriate remedy. • REV Recreation Group (REV) […]

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Ultra-Fab Products Adds Raymond Padgett to Sales Team

Due to sales growth at Ultra-Fab Products over the past several years, the company has reached a point that it feels the need to establish an internal sales team, according to a company release. Therefore, company officials have decided to establish their own sales team over the course of 2023. As part of that decision, […]

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Bill and Kristin Fenech Make Donation to RV Learning Center

FAIRFAX, Va. – Bill and Kristin Fenech have increased their personal donation to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center by $10,000, bringing their total lifetime contribution to $82,500. Bill Fenech is co-owner of RV manufacturer Brinkley RV Company and a longtime industry executive. The Fenechs began their support of the RV Learning Center in 2004. […]

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Land ‘N’ Sea Hosts Aftermarket Trade Show in Connecticut

Ahead of a Q1 2023 warehouse opening, Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing hosted an RV and marine parts and accessories trade show on Nov. 17-18 at the Mohegan Sun Casino and Convention Center in Uncasville, Conn. Once completed sometime around February, the new warehouse will immediately be a local shipping and direct delivery option for RV […]

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Capitol Talk: RVR’s Ferrando on ‘Blue Compass RV’ Rebrand

Following RV Retailers’s announcement it was rebranding to Blue Compass RV, company Founder, President & CEO Jon Ferrando joins Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness to discuss RV Retailer’s rebranding to Blue Compass RV. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk video series is sponsored by Dicor Products, an Airxcel company. Listen to the podcast version of […]

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Video: ‘Camper Report’ Features EasyCare, OBi Campers

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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Roadpass Digital Offering Price Lock on Pro Membership

Roadpass Digital, the leading technology platform for road travel and outdoor experiences, has launched a price lock policy on its popular Roadpass Pro membership, according to a release. Roadpass Pro boasts premium access on the company’s travel apps` for roadtrippers and RVers: Roadtrippers, Togo RV, Campendium, and RVillage. Users signing up for Roadpass Pro for […]

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FRVTA Introduces New Distance Learning Network Website

RIVERVIEW, Fla. – While attending the recent RV Dealers Convention/Expo, the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) unveiled its new Distance Leaning Network website (RVDLN.org). The new DLN website is designed to provide new and existing employees every facet of the RV Industry in one easy to navigate website, according to a release. The RV business […]

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Lippert Announces Launch of ‘Towable Tubes’ Collection

ELKHART, Ind. – Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Lippert Components Inc. (Lippert) has announced the launch of the Taylor Made Towable Tubes, according to a press release. This boat tube collection is made with durable Denier nylon for a comfortable ride and has soft webbed handles for a secure grip. The quick-connect […]

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Palomino RV Selects Garmin ONE to Outfit Pause Trailers

OLATHE, Kan. – Garmin (NYSE: grmn) today (Nov, 21) announced that Palomino RV has selected the garmin ONE (Operation, Navigation, Entertainment) solution to power its off-road ready Pause line of travel trailers. Garmin ONE provides the 26-foot trailer with a fully integrated RV experience that offers easy control of camper systems such as lighting, temperature […]

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Digital Edition of RVBusiness’ Nov/Dec Issue Now Available

Highlighted by the announcement of the Winnebago HIKE 100 FLX as the RV of the Year, the digital edition of the November/December issue of RVBusiness magazine is now available. Other features in this issue include: • Extensive coverage of the Elkhart RV Open House, which returned to its familiar in-person format following as two year […]

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Fed Official Suggests Substantial Rate Hikes May Be Needed

The Federal Reserve may have to raise its benchmark interest rate much higher than it has previously projected to get inflation under control, James Bullard, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, said Thursday (Nov. 17) according to an Associated Press report. Bullard’s comments raised the prospect that the Fed’s rate hikes will make […]

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Star brite Names New Leadership Team Led by Gregor Dornau

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Star brite, a leading manufacturer of maintenance and cleaning products for the RV and marine industries, has appointed Gregor Dornau as its new president following its acquisition by OneWater Marine/T-H Marine Supplies in August of this year, according to a release. Since the close, Dornau has assembled a new leadership team […]

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Why Real Estate Investors are Paying More Attention to RV Parks

For years, RVs have been associated with retirees who spend their golden years traveling the country. But that’s changing, and real estate investors have noticed. Encouraged by these changes and seeking higher returns than those offered by traditional property types, these investors are putting more of their money toward RV parks and campgrounds, according to a […]

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Knaus Tabbert Reports Strong Volume, Revenue Growth in Q3

JANDELSBRUNN, Germany – Knaus Tabbert further accelerated its growth in the third quarter of 2022 and recorded significant growth rates in unit sales, revenue and total output, according to the company’s release on its financial performance report. The Group also benefited from the continued strong demand for leisure vehicles in terms of order intake during […]

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Questions About Unused FEMA Trailers Remain Unanswered

Seven weeks after Hurricane Ian and people still need places to live. WINK News discovered there are empty trailers in the area, but they’re not ready to be handed out, according to a report by WINK, a TV station based in Fort Myers, Fla. The state said they’re working on getting the trailers out to […]

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Alliance RV Named in State’s New Entrepreneurship Yearbook

Alliance RV is among the 100 Indiana companies that were included in a new publication that highlights the efforts of the state’s entrepreneurs. The yearbook, which will come out annually, was announced Monday (Nov. 14) when Gov. Eric Holcomb pronounced Nov. 14-20 Global Entrepreneurship Week in Indiana. The news comes after an announcement earlier this […]

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Thanksgiving Travel Ticks Up, Just Shy of Pre-Pandemic Levels

WASHINGTON, D.C. – AAA predicts 54.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving. That’s a 1.5% increase over 2021 and 98% of pre-pandemic volumes. This year is projected to be the third busiest for Thanksgiving travel since AAA started tracking in 2000*. “Families and friends are eager to spend time […]

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