US Adds a Robust 311,000 Jobs Despite Fed’s Rate Hikes

WASHINGTON — America’s employers added a substantial 311,000 jobs in February, fewer than January’s huge gain but enough to keep pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates aggressively to fight inflation, according to an Associated Press report. The unemployment rate rose to 3.6%, from a 53-year low of 3.4%, as more Americans began […]

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Wash. Post: Does an RV Downturn Still Signal a Recession?

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of an article by Bloomberg’s Justin Fox, published by The Washington Post. Click here to read the article in full. When the US recreational vehicle industry has slumped in the past, it has often been a sign that a recession is on its way. RVs are discretionary purchases, […]

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Happy Daze RV Opens 4th Dealership in Northern California

The new Happy Daze RV in Ripon, Calf., is now open, according to a report by the Manteca/Ripon Bulletin. The announcement was made a few weeks ago via social media of the state-of-the-arts facility at 716 Kamps Way being open for business, selling new RVs and trailers “every day of the week.” Featured here are […]

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Genesis Products Completes Purchase of Funder America

GOSHEN, Ind. – Genesis Products announced March 9 in a press release that it has completed the purchase of Funder America Inc. The agreement to purchase was originally announced on Jan. 31. The acquisition positions Genesis to meet the high demand for Thermally Fused Melamine (TFL) panels and broadens Genesis’ expertise as a leading supplier […]

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Expion360 Exclusive Supplier for Xtreme Outdoors Teardrops

REDMOND, Ore. – Expion360, Inc. (NASDAQ: XPON), an industry leader in lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, has been chosen as the exclusive supplier of high-energy lithium-ion batteries and power system components for all Little Guy lightweight camper trailers manufactured by Xtreme Outdoors, acccording to a press release from the company. Expion360 state-of-the-art e360™ 120Ah e360 Li-ion batteries […]

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RVWA Spotlight: Meet Ali Rasmussen of Spacious Skies

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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Chinook RV Seeks Dealer Partners to ‘Dive into New Territory’

Officials at Chinook RV, the legendary Class B & B+ manufacturer based out of Peru, Ind., announces they are looking to bring on experienced RV dealers to its dealer network and “Dive into New Territory.” Chinook is synonymous with “Quaility, Integrity, & Reliability,” according to a company release. Since 1938 RV superstores and small market […]

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Lance Camper to Start Production of Endure Off-Road Trailer

LANCASTER, Calif. – Lance Camper Mfg. Corp., a REV Group company, announces manufacturing will commence from April 2023 for its new Enduro Off-Road Trailer. As a leading manufacturer of truck campers and travel trailers, this marks Lance’s expansion into the overlanding product segment, according to a company release. Lance first debuted the Enduro prototype as […]

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Swavelle Group Welcomes Clients to Renovated Showroom

Swavelle Group is a three-generation family owned textile manufacturer and supplier that have been in business for 50 years — 40 years in Elkhart at the same location at 4505 Wyland Drive, Suite 300. They renovated their showroom space a couple of years ago in the middle of the pandemic and want to spread the […]

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RV LIFE: Passport America Camping Club Still Going Strong

Although RVing is a hobby or lifestyle often born from disposable income, that doesn’t negate the desire to save money where possible. For over three decades, RVers have been saving 50% on campgrounds with membership in Passport America, according to a report by Patrick Buchanan for RV LIFE, a suite of websites and digital tools for RVers. […]

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Applications for US Jobless Aid Rise by Most in 5 Months

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week jumped by the most in five months, but layoffs remain historically low as the labor market continues to be largely unaffected by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes, according to an Associated Press report. Applications for jobless claims in the U.S. for the week ending […]

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Powell Says ‘No Decision’ on the Fed’s Next Move on Rates

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stressed Wednesday that the central bank’s policymakers have yet to decide how large an interest rate hike to impose at its next meeting in two weeks in its drive to defeat high inflation, according to an Associated Press report. “If — and I stress that no decision has […]

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Go RVing Looks to Make an Impact with LGBTQ Community

EDITOR”S NOTE: The following is a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The big picture: A critical component to Go RVing’s mission is a focus on audience growth, and the program continues to make an impact with the LGBTQIA+ community. During the recent MAGNA Events Equity Upfront, the partnership between Go RVing and […]

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SuperSteer Develops Suspension Kit for Sprinter-Based Vans

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – SuperSteer RV products has answered Mercedes-Benz customers’ requests for improved ride and handling of dual-rear-wheel Sprinter 2500/3500 camper vans and motorhomes with the new SS-480-1 rear suspension package that results in “sports-car-like” ride and handling, according to a release. The SuperSteer M-B Sprinter Handling Package SS-480-1 is priced at $1538.88, and includes SS88-1889 […]

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Darin Uselman Promoted to Chief Operations Officer at KOA

BILLINGS, Mont. – Darin Uselman has been promoted to chief operations officer (COO) of Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA), the company announced today (March 9). Previously overseeing operations for KOA, Inc.’s owned portfolio of campgrounds, in his new role, Uselman’s oversight will expand to include KOA franchise and Terramor, the company’s glamping brand, allowing for […]

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SSI: January’s Retail Totals, at 19,664 Units, Mirror Shipments

There were 19,664 retail registrations of RVs in January 2023, a 30.5% decrease compared to the 28,297 units in the same period in 2022, according to Statistical Surveys Inc., the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based company that tracks retail and consumer data for the RV industry. For comparison, the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) January 2023 survey of […]

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Auto Dealers, Less Hurt by Economy, Are Rather Optimistic

Dealers surveyed by Cox Automotive expressed more optimism about the coming three months after surprisingly strong January sales that followed three quarters of declining expectations, according to an Automotive News report. But while franchised dealers’ sentiment did rebound slightly, according to the first-quarter Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index survey, their outlook for their markets three months […]

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OEM Showcase: Jayco Debuts ‘Ultimate Dream Book 2023’

From Jayco: The Jayco Dream Book was designed to inspire readers, taking them back to the days when children would wait at the mailbox for catalogs filled with products that dreams were made of. New, old and even aspiring owners can flip through and mark off their ideal RV and start their journey here. Download […]

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Florida RV Trade Association Seeks Scholarship Applications

EDITOR’S NOTE: The FRVTA Scholarship Committee announced the following in a communication Wednesday (March 7): The FRVTA Scholarship Committee would like to remind you that now is the time to encourage your employees and their dependents to apply for the Florida RV Trade Association Scholarship. All we ask is that you display the enclosed poster […]

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Fenech Teases Next Boat Project with ‘Soundings Trade Only’

Soundings Trade Only , a trade magazine covering the marine industry, caught up with Barletta Boats founder Bill Fenech – now a co-owner of Brinkley RV in Goshen, Ind. – to discuss strategies that helped the company endure the pandemic and come out stronger on the other side. Fenech also hints at what might be […]

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