Jellystone Park’s Symposium Topic of ‘WCM’s Park Update’

Marley Behnke, Camp Jellystone’s director of franchise education, joins “WCM’s Park Update” today (Oct. 11) to highlight the upcoming Camp Jellystone Symposium being held from Nov. 6 to 9 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and the Charleston Area Convention Center in North Charleston, S.C. “WCM’s Park Update” is a weekly video program produced by Woodall’s […]

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Cybersecurity Workshop Set for RV Dealers Convention/Expo

Longtime technology leader David Darrell will take a timely look at cybersecurity during a workshop in the dealer/GM education track at the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. The convention/expo will take place Nov. 7-11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.  “Cybersecurity: Who’s Actually Accountable?” takes place at 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10. This session will cover […]

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ARVC Announces Finalists for 2022 Awards of Excellence

DENVER – The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC) has announced the finalists for its 2022 Awards of Excellence, recognizing the “best of the best” in the outdoor hospitality industry. Winners will be announced at a special luncheon on Nov. 9 at the 2022 Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE) in Orlando, […]

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Dutchmen Donates Open House Display Plants to Local Parks

If you made it to the Dutchmen RV display at the Elkhart RV Open House, you may have noticed the company’s display plants: Tiger’s Eye sumac, Shenandoah grass, Beautyberry, and more in their fall glory colors. Dutchmen has since donated those same plants to Elkhart County Parks. “After researching the cost of renting plants against […]

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RV Retailer Holds Grand Opening New North Atlanta Location

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – RV Retailer LLC (RVR) today (Oct. 11) announced the grand reopening of a newly renovated store in Buford, Ga., one of the fastest growing markets in greater Atlanta. “We are excited to celebrate the grand opening of our new RV One Superstores North Atlanta store in the 12th largest BTA for […]

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IDS Report Reveals How Technology is Shaping Dealerships

WAKE FOREST, N.C. – Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS), a leading provider of complete software solutions for marine, RV and trailer dealerships, has released their highly anticipated 2023 RV Industry Trends Report. This comprehensive report shares data insights, opinions from industry experts, and best practices from RV dealers across North America. Last year’s edition of the […]

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Airxcel Breaks Ground on Maxxair/Coleman-Mach Expansion

WICHITA, Kan. – Surrounded by a couple hundred employees, community members and statewide dignitaries, Airxcel broke ground on a 125,000-square-foot expansion of its Maxxair and Coleman-Mach facility on Monday (Oct. 10) in Wichita, Kan. “When you think about the last couple of years, the demand for RV air conditioners was stressed at times,” Airxcel President […]

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KOA Adds Rathburn, Cross to Executive Management Team

BILLINGS, Mont. – In separate announcements, Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) has hired Eric Rathburn as vice president of real estate development of the Owned and Operated Assets of KOA (OAK) and Emily Cross as in-house legal counsel as the company’s attorney. Eric Rathburn In his new role, Rathburn will lead the overall ground-up development […]

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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. • Keystone RV Company is […]

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Many Parks Impacted by Hurricane Open, Cleanup Ongoing

EDITOR’S NOTE: Woodall’s Campground Magazine (WCM), a sister publication of RVBusiness, received this update from Bobby Cornwell, CEO and president of the Florida RV Park and Campground Association, late Friday (Oct. 7) on how parks are recovering from Hurricane Ian.  Nine days after Hurricane Ian I’m happy to report that many of the RV parks […]

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Dometic Enters Internet-Based Marine Telematics Market

LITCHFIELD Ill. – A new Dometic Marine Gateway marks the brand’s entry into Internet-based marine telematics market, providing boat builders and boaters alike with advanced monitoring, control and vessel security functions, according to a press release from the company. The system includes a versatile Marine Gateway device, available sensors and mobile app for Android and […]

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Camping World Names SVP of Corporate Development

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – Camping World Holdings Inc., today announced the appointment of Brett Andress to the role of SVP of Corporate Development and Investor Relations. Andress will be responsible for developing and enhancing corporate initiatives, along with management and communication to the investment community to promote a deep understanding of the Company’s business strategies and […]

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Camper Report: Florida Campgrounds Open for Business

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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Winnebago, Melanated Campout Form Strategic Partnership

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., – Melanated Campout and Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) have announced a strategic partnership between the two companies, according to a press release. The camping collective created to encourage people of color to embrace the outdoors and a leading North American manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products have joined forces to spearhead change in […]

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Grand Design First to Offer CURT Anti-Lock Braking System

MIDDLEBURY, Ind.– Grand Design Recreational Vehicle Company announced in a press release today (Oct. 10) the launch of an anti-lock braking system (ABS) on select Grand Design RV models, a first in the North American RV Industry. Currently, Grand Design’s Solitude, Reflection and Momentum are the only RVs on the market with ABS, according to […]

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Go RVing Update: Mike Caudill Generates Open House Buzz

RV enthusiast and automotive expert Mike Caudill, a Go RVing brand ambassador, generated lots of publicity for new RVs on display during Elkhart Open House Week, according to Courtney Bias, Go RVing director of strategic marketing. “It was great way to bring attention to Elkhart to showcase the breadth of the RV Industry and to […]

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Ingrassia: What to Expect at the RV Dealers Convention/Expo

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column was written by Phil Ingrassia, president of the RV Dealers Association (RVDA). It was originally published in the October issue of RV Executive Today and is reprinted here with permission. With strong dealer and exhibitor advance registrations, RVDA is gearing up for its major in person event of the year next […]

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Dragonfly Energy, CNTQ Complete Business Combination

RENO, Nev. – Dragonfly Energy Corp., an industry leader in energy storage and producer of deep cycle lithium-ion storage batteries, announced that it completed its business combination with Chardan NexTech Acquisition 2 Corp (CNTQ) on Oct. 7 . The combined company will operate under the name Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. Commencing at the open of […]

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ROUTE 66 Rally Riles Up Dealers to Face Coming Challenges

Coming right on the heels of one of the largest annual events the industry holds, the ROUTE 66 RV Network’s 19th annual rally really couldn’t have hoped for much better attendance than it had Oct. 5-7 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa outside of San Antonio, Texas. With a total of about […]

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