KOA Report: 28M Households Expected to Camp This Sept.

Findings in the KOA Monthly Research Report – September Edition continue to project a healthy fall camping season, with 47% of camping households sharing that they plan to camp during the period. In September alone, the report projects that 28.8 million North American households will camp — over one million more households than camped this month […]

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US Manufacturers: Supply Chain, Workforce Issues to Continue

WASHINGTON D.C. –The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) released its Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey for the third quarter of 2022, which shows mixed results around a challenging economic environment, inflation, supply chains and the workforce. NAM conducted the survey Aug. 16–30, 2022. “Three out of four manufacturers still have a positive outlook for their businesses, but […]

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Elkhart RV Open House on Tonight’s ‘RVing in New England’

“RVing in New England,” the weekly Facebook Live show hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), this week co-hosts Bob Zagami and John DiPietro talk about the Elkhart RV Open House, where DiPietro is on assignment covering the industry’s largest trade event. Join the Facebook Live show, which airs at 7 p.m. EDT tonight, Wednesday […]

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MBA Insurance a Bronze Partner for RVDA Convention/Expo

The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that MBA Insurance is a bronze partner for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. MBA has been a consistent top-level supporter of the premier dealer education event for over 20 years. The convention/expo will take place Nov. 7-11, 2022, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. “The team at MBA knows […]

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RV Companies Show Newest Innovations at Open House

ELKHART, Ind. — At the Elkhart RV Dealer Open House dozens of RV Manufacturers are meeting with dealers and sales reps this week to explore the industry’s newest innovations, according to a report by The Goshen News. “This is our opportunity to showcase all the brand new products for the 2023 model year,” said Josh […]

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Dane Found Talks Roadtrek Resurgence on RVB Capitol Talk

In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Roadtrek CEO Dane Found joins Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness and discusses his company’s resurgence and the state of the RV industry, among other topics. RVBusiness Capitol Talk is sponsored by Dicor Products, an Airxcel brand.

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Florida RV Parks Out of Hurricane’s Path Taking in Evacuees

Forecasters believe Hurricane Ian will be a major hurricane when it makes landfall somewhere between Tampa and Ft. Myers, according to mypanhandle.com. Many of those residents have decided not to stick around and some will wind up in the Panhandle. Phones at Florida Caverns RV Resort are ringing off the hook. Florida Caverns RV Resort has […]

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Florida Bracing for ‘Ian’ Impact, Now Category Four Hurricane

Hurricane Ian approached Category 5 status with sustained winds of 155 mph as it barreled toward Florida’s southwest coast this morning (Sept. 28) expected to trudge its way up toward Orlando tonight, according to the Orlando Sentinel. At 9 a.m., the National Hurricane Center said the center of Ian was located about 60 miles west […]

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Harbinger’s New EV Motorhome Chassis Touts 300-Mile Range

While the RV Industry is preoccupied with the annual Elkhart RV Open House this week, one of the most potentially game-changing new products for motorized RVs was unveiled last week at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. RVBusiness was there to see firsthand the Harbinger EV chassis. Certainly, EVs have been grabbing a […]

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RV Women’s Alliance Open House Breakfast a Sold Out Affair

The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) held its second Elkhart RV Open House Breakfast Tuesday morning under a big tent pitched on the lawn of Lippert’s Corporate Headquarters, next to the RV/MH Hall of Fame. Featuring guest speaker Lauren Stockli, team lead at ITR Economics, the event attracted a sold-out crowd of over 150 participants. ITR […]

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THOR Industries Net Sales Top $16.3 Billion in 2022 Q4

ELKHART, Ind. – THOR Industries Inc. (NYSE: THO) today (Sept. 28) announced record financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2022. Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights Net sales for the fourth quarter were $3.82 billion, an increase of 6.4% as compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021. Consolidated […]

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AAA: Gas Prices on the Rise as Ian Heads Toward Florida

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gas prices rose a nickel over the past week as the national average pump price hit $3.72. The main reason is higher regional prices on the West Coast and the Midwest due to refinery issues ranging from planned maintenance to a fire, but low domestic demand as fewer drivers fuel up and […]

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Cummins Unveils Zero-Emissions Power Solutions at IAA

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) is showcasing its platform of zero-emissions technologies this week at the IAA Transportation show, the world’s largest mobility show, in Hannover, Germany. A range of new Cummins technologies and the recently acquired Meritor ePowertrain technologies are available publicly together for the first time. With more than a century […]

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AutoEvolution Features Coachmen Cross Trail 20XG Xtream

The new Coachmen Cross Trail is great for RVing off the beaten path, according to a report by AutoEvolution.com (which based its article on Matt Foxcroft’s video review of the same unit, above). The motorhome is available in different floorplans, but we’re going to take a look at the 20XG, which has the Xtream Package. This […]

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Jaeger-UniTek Intros AquaDiverter for Flip ‘N Seal System

Jaeger-UniTek Sealing Solutions announces the new AquaDiverter for use in combination with its’ Flip ‘N Seal sealing system in RV slideout rooms, according to a release. According to Kyle Upp, Jaeger-UniTek RV market manager, “many OEM customers have converted to Jaeger’s patented, integrated, one-component slideout sealing system that improves installation assembly operations, reduces SKUs and […]

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Truma Interconnect Suites Gain Momentum at Open House

The Truma Interconnect package of heating, cooling, and hot water systems will be on display this week at the Elkhart RV Open House following its debut at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania. A growing number of RV manufacturers are turning to Truma to provide a simply better and more comfortable camping experience, the […]

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Jay Landers, RVIA VP of Government Affairs, Set to Retire

With more than 32 years in the industry, RV Industry Association (RVIA Vice President of Government Affairs Jay Landers has announced his plans to retire at the end of March 2023. For the past seven years, Landers has led the Government Affairs Department where he and his team are responsible for promoting and protecting the […]

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2022 Elkhart RV Open House Kicks Off in Northern Indiana

After two years of it being cancelled, North America’s largest RV show officially started today, according to a report by WSBT, the CBS television affiliate based in South Ben, Ind. Thousands of dealers are expected to visit and see the latest products on display. With expectations to be the biggest trade event in years, many […]

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Opening Day Scenes from the 2022 Elkhart RV Open House

Amid bouts of rain mixed with splashes of sun, the 2022 Elkhart RV Open House got underway Monday, Sept. 26 in Elkhart, Ind., and surrounding communities. The annual week-long, trade-only event features North America’s RV dealer personnel reviewing thousands of new model year RVs from manufacturers as well as supplier companies exhibiting their latest products […]

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Florida Braces for Hurricane Ian, Expected Storm Surge

Hurricane Ian’s forecast path northward near the Florida coast threatens millions, especially its potentially deadly and devastating storm surge that could push into bays and streams, flooding homes and businesses miles inland, according to a USA Today report. “This would be the kind of life-threatening storm surge that would be kind of our worst-case scenario for […]

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