Dutchmen RV Promotes Scott Gould to General Manager Role

GOSHEN, Ind. – Scott Gould has been promoted to General Manager at Dutchmen RV, according to a company release. Gould, an industry veteran of 10 years – eight of those years with Dutchmen – was initially hired in as a regional sales manager for the Dutchmen Kodiak and Aspen Trail travel trailer divisions before eventually […]

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Gray to Lead High-Performance Division at Forest River Marine

BRISTOL, Ind. – Forest River Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Company located in Northern Indiana, announced the addition of Tim Gray to its marine division. Gray will be bringing his vast array of industry experience and innovation to lead a new team at Forest River Marine, the manufacturer of Berkshire, South Bay and Trifecta […]

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BeginRV Releases 2nd Annual List Highlighting RV Influencers

BOCA RATON, Fla.. – BeginRV has published its annual “RV Influencers List: 110 People and Groups Shaping the Road Travel Industry”. This is the second year the fast-growing road travel publication has released the comprehensive list of influential voices, speciality clubs, social media personalities, booking sites, and brands in the road travel industry. “The list was […]

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Lippert Opens Manufactured Housing Chassis Plant in Texas

ELKHART, Ind. — Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert), a supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading OEMs in the recreation, transportation and building product markets, and the related aftermarkets of those industries, announced Thursday (Oct. 20) the grand opening of Plant 156 located in Mansfield, Texas. Plant 156 is the first facility […]

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October’s ‘RV Camping’ Mag Features ‘Coolest Floorplans’

EDITOR’S NOTE: Published by Mike Scarpignato and Susan McDonald, the October 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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Chicago Tribune: 7 Great RV Destinations in the Midwest

All too often, RV owners point their mobile homes west and don’t stop until they hit Colorado or Utah, according to a report by the Chicago Tribune. Although the Midwest doesn’t have the elevation or sandstone majesty of the most famous national parks, it does offer myriad opportunities for adventure and family fun. (Plus you’ll […]

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‘Happy Camper’ Launches $25M Capital Investment Fund

Happy Camper Capital, a Colorado-based real estate investment firm, has unveiled its newest fund, targeted at $25 million, to purchase six to 10 additional campgrounds, RV parks and Marinas, according to a press release. The new fund will be Happy Camper’s fifth fund and reflects the continued expansion of private equity funds into the booming […]

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RV LIFE Features the Best RV Driving Routes for Snowbirds

Snowbirds migrate from the northern reaches of the continent to the Sun Belt when the weather starts to get cold and snowy, just like millions of actual birds that migrate back and forth ever year. And just like the flocks of birds that follow familiar routes, RV snowbirds tend to make this journey on a few well-traveled […]

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RVWA Spotlight: Meet Natalie Conway of Ontario RVDA

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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Nominations Being Accepted for ’23 RV Hall of Fame Class

The RV/MH Hall of Fame is accepting nominations through Nov. 30 for the Class of 2023, a one-month extension from the original Oct. 31 deadline, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). To be eligible the nominee must be, or have been, an active participant in any segment of […]

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KOA: 2.1% Q3 Revenue Growth, Advance Bookings Up 4.5%

BILLINGS, Mont. – Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s (KOA) shares continued revenue growth in its Q3 Business Report, according to a company release. Comparing the same period in a record-setting 2021, revenue improved by 2.1% on a same-store basis. Looking ahead, advanced deposits on future business are up 4.5%. Short-Term and Long-Term Performance Analysis The bulk […]

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Video: Check Out the Pedal-Powered ‘Flevobike GoCamp’

We’ve seen a number of bicycle and ebike camping trailers sprout up over the past decade, but more integrated bike campers remain rare (but awesome), according to a report by New Atlas. Dutch recumbent and velomobile innovator Flevobike helps alleviate the shortage with one of the most ingenious little pedal-powered RVs we’ve seen. Its GoCamp module pairs with its GoLo e-assisted […]

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US Forest Service Tabs $37M for Recreational Sites, Cabins

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service recently announced more than $37 million in investments to improve vital recreation infrastructure located on national forests and grasslands, according to a release. These investments are made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which devotes unprecedented resources to rural infrastructure improvements, including repairs on national forest lands. The […]

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Winnebago’s Happe: Past Year Ushered in ‘New Landscape’

Soon after Winnebago Industries released its fourth quarter and full year Fiscal 2022 financial performance results – highlighted by Q4 revenues of $1.2 billion, and a record $5 billion for the full year – company President & CEO Mike Happe acknowledged that the “past year has ushered in a new landscape.” In a conference call […]

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Elkhart Community Holds ‘Celebration of Life’ for Art Decio

Nearly two years after he passed away at the age of 90, legendary Elkhart businessman and philanthropist Arthur J. “Art” Decio’s family, friends and associates set aside a special moment yesterday morning (Oct. 19) to honor him in a pandemic-delayed “Celebration of Life” ceremony that culminated in the unveiling of a statue of Decio and […]

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‘Portfolio’ Returns as Bronze Partner for Convention/Expo

The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that Portfolio, a provider of service contracts, has returned as a bronze partner for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. The event will take place Nov. 7-11, 2022, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, according to a release. “We are excited to have Portfolio back as a bronze partner for […]

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Rig Roundup: Togo RV Looks at the ‘Best Four-Season RVs’

Four-season RVs give you the ability to camp throughout the year, no matter the weather, according to a report by Kerri Cox published by Togo RV. While winter isn’t the typical time for camping excursions, you may find yourself wanting—or needing—to camp then. If so, finding a properly equipped rig is essential. That’s where four-season […]

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OEM Showcase: 2023 Cedar Creek 345IK by Forest River

Tyler Alamo provides a walk-through tour of the Cedar Creek 345IK, which features a large front bedroom with slideout, king bed, TV, washer/dryer hookup, and loads of storage space. The spacious bathroom includes a unique dual-sink vanity with loads of storage, residential shower with built-in seat, and linen cabinet. The large central island kitchen is […]

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‘Odyssey of Winnie’ Book a Humorous, Helpful Look at RVing

GRANGER, Ind., – Fulton Books author Michael Meyer, an award-winning professor at the University of Notre Dame, has completed his most recent book “The Odyssey of Winnie: Our Two-Year Adventure Owning an RV”: a cautionary and comical first-hand report on the realities of RV ownership. “The purpose of this book is to share our adventures […]

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Brown & Brown Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by 12.2%

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) announces that the board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.1150 per share. The dividend is payable on November 16, 2022, to shareholders of record on November 2, 2022. The dividend represents a 12.2% increase from the previous regular quarterly cash […]

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