ELS Reports Q3 Performance: Revenue Up 9.7% Over 2021

CHICAGO – Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc. (NYSE: ELS) on Oct. 17 announced in a press release results for the quarter and nine months ended Sept. 30. All per share results are reported on a fully diluted basis unless otherwise noted. For the quarter ended Sept. 30, total revenues increased $33.7 million, or 9.7%, to $381.0 […]

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APCO Holdings Recognized by ‘Atlanta Business Chronicle’

NORCROSS, Ga. – The Atlanta Business Chronicle has named APCO Holdings, LLC as one of Atlanta’s 50 Largest Private Companies. Founded in 1984, APCO is a leading provider and administrator of automotive F&I products to automotive retailers, and is home to the EasyCare, GWC Warranty and MemberCare brands. This is the second year that APCO has appeared on the 50 […]

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Marcus Lemonis Launches New ‘Renovator’ TV Show on HGTV

Entrepreneur, designer and television personality Marcus Lemonis, who has made a career of fixing business chaos, will use his talents to improve families’ lives and homes in the new HGTV series, “The Renovator,” according to HGTV.

The show, which premiered Oct. 11, follows Marcus tackling “the business of home.” He identifies problems with his clients’ homes, and through a series of honest conversations and activities framed by the design process, he provides solutions for each family’s physical surroundings and personal trials that will lead to spectacular reveals.

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OEM Showcase: 2023 Fleetwood Flair 33B6 Walk-Through

Follow Fleetwood RV along as the company journeys through an all new “affordable and functional” floorplan in the Flair 33B6. This 33-foot motorhome offers a separate living area for the kids, bunk beds, L-shaped kitchen, and the ability to sleep up to eight. All of this with a base MSRP of $187,000. The OEM Showcase […]

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East To West RV Launches Della Terra LE Line at Dealer Expo

East To West RV, a division of Forest River Inc., introduced a new entry-level, conventional-built series for 2023 model year: The Della Terra LE (an Alta LE prototype also was featured at the company’s Dealer Expo). The smaller, lighter LE line is offered in six single- and tandem-axle floorplans, but at a more attractive price […]

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County Approves Plans for New RV Transit Lot in Goshen, Ind.

GOSHEN — Plans for the development of a new RV transit lot in Goshen moved forward Monday (Oct. 17) during a meeting of the Elkhart County Board of Commissioners, according to a report in the Goshen News. At the meeting, the commissioners approved a request by Nathan and Monica Kauffman for a zone map change […]

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UViaLite Sanitizes RV Waste Tanks Without Using Chemicals

ROANOKE, VA, Va. – Approved for all recreational vehlcles, the patented UViaLite system uses ultraviolet light to purify the air in waste holding tanks, killing germs and neutralizing odors that would otherwise end up in the cabin. UViaLite is a green, chemical free solution for controlling odor and killing harmful bacteria, and approved for use […]

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F&I Best Practices Workshop Set for RVDA Convention/Expo

Ross Pantano, national sales director with Vision Management Group, and Anthony Fiorillo, president and CEO of Vision Management Group will discuss the importance of adhering to best practices during a workshop in the F&I track at the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. Pantano and Fiorillo are first-time presenters at the event. The convention/expo will take place […]

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Auto Dealers’ Service Business is Strong; Challenges Linger

If Brian Godfrey could wave a magic wand, Pat Milliken Ford would have four more service technicians on the payroll, according to an Automotive News report. The suburban Detroit dealership could keep that many additional technicians busy, said Godfrey, its president. Service sales, including parts for service operations, are increasing — up 15 percent year […]

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Camper Report: Industry Icon Bob Tiffin Reflects on 50 Years

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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Power Solution by SmartPlug Systems Gives RV OEMs an Edge

Smart OEMs are constantly looking for products that provide them with a competitive edge and encourages sales of their RVs. SmartPlug Systems plug-and-play shore power components have a great cost-benefit ratio for both production and custom builders, according to a release. A perfect standard feature or optional upgrade to any Class B, C or towable […]

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Dometic Launches Premium Line of Camping Tents in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia – Dometic introduces in a press release its new compact camping tent range in the APAC market targeting 2022/23 outdoor season in the region. The new range features global design and compact sizes to fit into a back of passenger car. The range includes a Redux recycled material model and the Pico size […]

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Free and Untethered: Toyota Bringing Hitchless Towing to Life

Towing without a hitch? With today’s leaps in technology, it’s not science fiction. The concept is real, and Toyota is once again leading the way, according to a company release. Hitch ball attachments, safety chain connections and vehicle weight calculations have been reimagined and with Toyota’s new hitchless towing innovation — which is precisely what […]

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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. • DRV Suites (DRV) is […]

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Air Lift Co. Intros Updated Ultimate Kit in LoadLifter Series

LANSING, Mich. — Aftermarket air suspension manufacturer Air Lift Company has updated a kit in its LoadLifter series, the LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate featuring an internal jounce bumper. Air Lift air springs are designed to work with the vehicle’s existing suspension to eliminate squat, poor headlight aim, unresponsive steering, body roll and bottoming out. The […]

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BAL Intros Independent Suspension with Dexter Torsion Axles

“We’re introducing an independent suspension system that goes on the BAL RV Products chassis,” said Joe Hosinski, VP of sales for the company. “It’s called the NXG Chassis from Norco Industries. What the independent suspension does for our customers is allow them to adjust the right height of the trailer for off road traveling.” To […]

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THOR, Habitat for Humanity Start New Home in Goshen, Ind.

GOSHEN — The Clason family will be one step closer to owning their own home after Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County breaks ground at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday on River Avenue, according to reporting in the Elkhart Truth. Habitat will host the ceremony alongside the Clason family, community leaders, sponsors and Habitat board members. The […]

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RVIA Aftermarket Committee Seeking Volunteer Assistance

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following communication was sent out Thursday (Oct. 13) by the RV Industry Association on behalf of John Tinghitella, chairman of the Steering Team for the RV Industry Association Aftermarket Committee. Dear RV Industry Association Aftermarket Members, The Aftermarket team is active as our Task Forces are resetting for a great 2023 and […]

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Average Prices for New Vehicles Fall for 1st Time in 5 Months

ATLANTA, – The average price paid for a new vehicle in the United States in September 2022 was down from August’s record but remains solidly above the $48,000 mark, according to new data released today (Oct. 12) by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company. The Kelley Blue Book new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) decreased […]

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New Boat Sales Dip Below Pre-Pandemic Levels through July

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reports new powerboat sales year-to-date were at 187,000 units through July, down 18% from the same period in 2021. While overall new powerboat sales decreased 11% compared to January through July in pre-pandemic 2019, several categories continue to outpace pre-pandemic YTD sales levels, including new pontoons, wake sport boats […]

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