Brunswick Corporation Reports $1.7B in Q3 2022 Net Sales

METTAWA, Ill. – Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) released its third quarter 2022 financial results, highlighted by net sales of $1,698.2 million. Among many businesses and brands in the marine sector, Brunswick also is the parent company of several RV-related companies including RELiON Battery LLC, Progressive Industries, ParkPower by Marinco, and Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing. Comments from CEO David Foulkes […]

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LCI Industries Q3 Sales, Income Slightly Lower

ELKHART, Ind – LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) which, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Inc., supplies a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading original equipment manufacturers in the recreation,  transportation and related aftermarkets, today (Nov. 1) reported third quarter 2022 results. Third Quarter 2022 Highlights Net sales of $1.1 billion in the […]

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Automotive News: Lithia Motors May Expand RV Retail Role

Lithia Motors Inc., which has remained on a franchised dealership acquisition tear in 2022, is now in the recreational vehicle business — and the rapidly expanding company didn’t have to travel far to do so, according to a report by Automotive News. Lithia on Oct. 2 bought Airstream Adventures, a collection of six Airstream stores in […]

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Jayco Launches Comprehensive Line of Solar Power Systems

MIDDLEBURY, Ind. – Jayco has announced the launch of its comprehensive line of solar power system packages designed to fit the lifestyle of any RVer. One of the four Overlander™ Packages can now be added to nearly all Jayco towable products, giving campers the ultimate pass to freedom.  From luxury fifth wheels to single axle […]

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RVTravel: Nudist RV Resorts More Popular Than You’d Think

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an edited excerpt from a report by Tony Barthel for RVTravel.com. Would you stay at a clothing-optional or nudist RV resort? That was a question we posed in this recent poll, and a surprising number of you said you would. In fact, based on the comments, a surprising number of people […]

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Transfer Flow Intros Fuel Tank System for Ford Super Duty

CHICO, Calif. – Transfer Flow introduces the first-in-the-nation gasoline high-capacity replacement fuel tank for 2020-22 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty short bed, crew cab pickups with 6.2L and 7.3L engines. The 58-gallon fuel tank system passed extensive emissions testing and has been granted an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board. The larger fuel […]

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Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show Set for Jan. 22-29

With roughly 150,000 RVers from all over the U.S. and Canada expected, the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show will return in 2023 under a 70,000-square-foot tent with exhibits, shopping, repairs, upgrades and workshops. Located in the tiny town of Quartzsite, Ariz., the town swells to what is described as the largest gathering of RVers […]

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Lippert’s Ranch Hand to Debut Truck Accessories at SEMA

Ranch Hand Relaunches All-New Midnight Bumper Series, Updates Running Board Lineup & Increases Production Capacity SHINER, Texas — Ranch Hand , a Lippert brand, announces the relaunch of its all-new Midnight bumper series in October 2022, according to a release. The relaunch includes an all-new design with unrivaled features, including its futuristic and aggressive style, […]

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Elkhart County Foundation Awards Over $2.7M in Grants

ELKHART, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Elkhart County’s Board of Directors approved $2,707,390 of new and multi-year grants to dozens of nonprofits and programs throughout Elkhart County, according to a press release from the organization The grants were given in the categories of placemaking, kids and families, and career pathways, reflecting the priorities of […]

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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. Shyft Group is recalling 15 […]

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RV Retailer Names Noah Brewster as Pacific Region President

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – RV Retailer LLC (RVR) announced the appointment of Noah Brewster as the Region President in the newly formed Pacific Region that covers 12 stores in three states: California, Nevada and Oregon. His official start date is Jan. 1, 2023. “We are excited to add Noah to our senior leadership team.  He […]

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Capitol Talk: Holiday World’s Michael Peay Talks Market

Michael Peay of Holiday World RV joins Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for a discussion on the current market conditions affecting the RV industry in this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk. The RVB Capitol Talk video series is sponsored by Dicor Products. The show is also available as a podcast and can be […]

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Harvest Hosts Seeks ‘AleBlazer’ to Design Ultimate Ale Trail

VAIL, Colo. – Harvest Hosts, a membership program offering RVers access to unique RV camping options, today announced it is hiring its first ever AleBlazer. The company will pay the new hire to drink beer and camp out in a decked out RV, while checking out some of the coolest microbrews across the country. Harvest Hosts recently […]

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Outdoor Industry’s ‘Big Gear’ Trade Show Opens to Public

The Big Gear Show announced that it will hold its next show June 8-11, 2023, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. The show will co-locate with its sister e-bike show – (e)revolution. The Big Gear Show and (e)revolution represent a new era of industry events called B2B2C, or “business to business to consumer,” and […]

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Economy Returned to Growth Last Quarter, Expanding 2.6%

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a better-than-expected 2.6% annual rate from July through September, snapping two straight quarters of economic contraction and overcoming punishingly high inflation and interest rates, according to an Associated Press report. Thursday’s estimate from the Commerce Department showed that the nation’s gross domestic product — the broadest gauge of […]

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Bloomberg: Camping Boom Makes KOA Owner a Billionaire

Oscar Tang became a billionaire one campfire at a time. From Maine to Arizona, Florida to California, Tang’s fortune surged during the Covid-19 pandemic as Americans reconnected with the great outdoors in an era of social distancing, boosting revenue at his Kampgrounds of America Inc., according to Bloomberg. The Billings, Montana-based company, which the China […]

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Nemeth: Patrick Gains as RV Industry ‘Recalibrates Inventory’

ELKHART, Ind. – Following the Thursday (Oct. 27) release of its third quarter financial report, Patrick Industries officials said the company was able to “drive improved performance despite ongoing recalibration in the RV industry.” In a conference call with investment analysts, Patrick CEO Andy Nemeth, President Jeff Rodino and CFO Jake Petkovich touted the company’s […]

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Dometic Makes ‘Minor Correction’ in Q3 Cash Flow Statement

STOCKHOLM – Dometic has announced a minor correction of its cash flow statement in the interim report for the third quarter 2022. In the Dometic Q3 2022 interim report published Oct. 26, there was a calculation error in the consolidated statement of cash flow relating to the net cash flow from financing. Cash flow for […]

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Meyer Dist. Adds Yakima to Aftermarket Automotive Offerings

Yakima, a pioneering manufacturer of cargo and gear management solutions, announced its new partnership with Meyer Distributing, a leading distributor of specialty automotive parts to retailers and dealers. After rekindling the two brands’ former relationship, Yakima products such as the award-winning EXO cargo management system are now available to Meyer’s network of retailers. Combining Yakima’s […]

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Keystone Cougar Joins Chevrolet for ‘MyWay: Truck Talks’

GOSHEN, Ind. — Chevrolet invited Keystone RV along for the ride for the public’s first look at the impressive 2024 Silverado HD, according to a release. Cougar’s 25th Anniversary models are featured in the Chevy’s photography and video to support the Silverado HD launch. Cougar Product Manager Scott Taylor also joined Sean Cratty and Shannon […]

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