Performance Brokerage Advises on Sale of Hayes RV Center

Performance Brokerage Services, the nation’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, has announce in a press release that it advised the sale of Hayes RV Center from David Hayes and Andy Ellsworth. Hayes discussed the sale on an episode of RVBusiness ‘Capitol Talk’ on Aug. 1. Hayes RV Center was established by the Hayes family in […]

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Colorado Teardrops Finishes Prototype of EV Adventure Trailer

BOULDER, Colo. – Colorado Teardrops has announced in a press release the completion of Phase 1 of development of The Boulder, its new utility-patent pending teardrop camper trailer designed for owners of Electric Vehicles (EVs). The Boulder is designed to increase an EV’s towing range, making camping even more accessible to EV owners. A Massachusetts customer […]

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Harbinger Unveils First-of-its-Kind Medium-Duty Platform EV

LOS ANGELES – Harbinger, a Los Angeles-based automotive manufacturer, announced today its official launch and unveiled a revolutionary new electric vehicle (EV) platform poised to transform the medium-duty industry. Founded with a mission to bring modernization and fresh thinking to a market poorly addressed by electrification, Harbinger’s initial product line will include electric stripped chassis […]

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nuCamp Releases New App Connecting Camping Community

SUGARCREEK, Ohio – nuCamp, a major manufacturer of campers and teardrop trailers, launched its app on Aug. 22, according to a press release from the company. This first-of-its-kind, free app features four prominent highlights, including connecting owners. The app was developed to further engagement and cultivate connections within the nuCamp community. nuCamp has an active […]

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Ashley Bontrager Lehman of Ember RV: Telling the RV Story

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is from a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Ember Recreational Vehicles founder, president, and CEO Ashley Bontrager Lehman really enjoys telling stories — particularly about the RV industry. As a summer communications intern at the RV Industry Association following her junior year of college, she was […]

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Dometic Offers ’22-’23 Live Training Schedule Across U.S.

ELKHART, Ind. – Dometic is pleased to announce its 2022-23 live training schedule. The trainings will be hosted in over 25 locations around the country and encompass. The two-day program will focus on the operation, common issues, and accurate diagnosis of a wide range of Dometic/Atwood products. This includes hands on training, technical discussions, and […]

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Aliner Releases All-New Off-Road ‘Evolution’ Travel Trailer

MT. PLEASANT, Pa. – Aliner, one of the most in-demand and fastest-growing folding camping trailer producers in the U.S., is set to debut its most advanced model yet, the off-road, full-size Aliner Evolution, according to a press release from the company. Known for making versatile, highly functional campers for families, couples and solo adventurers, Aliner […]

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Cleveland’s Outdoor Fall RV Fest at I-X Center Starts Today

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Great Lakes Recreational Vehicle Association (GLRVA), the promoters of the Ohio RV Supershow, announces its return to the I-X Center with the Outdoor Fall RV Fest, presented by Progressive, Sept. 8-11. The show will feature more than 250 new RVs including some of the newest 2023 models and 2022 units, giving […]

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REV Group Names Novacheck to Head Sourcing, Supply Chain

BROOKFIELD, Wis. – REV Group Inc., announces Brenda Novachek has joined as Senior Director Global Sourcing & Supply Chain for REV Commercial Segment which includes manufacturers of Collins Type A school bus, ENC heavy-duty transit bus, Capacity terminal tractor and LayMor street sweeper brands. Novachek will report directly to Rob Vislosky, Chief Supply Officer, with matrix […]

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Transition to New Structure Begins for RVIA Board of Directors

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following was written by RV Industry Association (RVIA) Governance Committee Chair Bob Parish of Wells Fargo, and posted as an RVIA News & Insights report. The annual election for open seats on the RV Industry Association Board of Directors is taking place this year with online balloting open from Sept. 6-26, 2022. […]

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SSI: Retail Registrations at 41,535 in July 2022, Down 28%

There were 41,535 retail registrations in July 2022, which is down 28% compared to the 58,089 recorded in the same month last year, according to Statistical Surveys Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich., which provides retail and consumer data to the RV industry. Year-to-date there have been 296,663 retail registrations, which is down 24% versus the 391,663 […]

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Inventors of Camping Products to Join ‘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 welcome the inventors of two unique camping-related products. Chris McCasland and Michael Opalski, who invented City Bonfires, and Mike Beyrodt, part of a team who developed Pull Start Fire, are to […]

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Registration for RV Tech & Inspector Expo Now Open to All

ATHENS, Texas – The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today (Sept. 6) announced registration for the 2022 Expo is open to all RV inspectors and technicians seeking continuing education courses. Previously, registration was limited only to members of the National RV Inspectors Association (NRVIA) and the RV Technician Association of America (RVTAA). While members of […]

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DexKo Global Acquires Europe-Based Fender Maker De Haan

NOVI,Mich. – DexKo Global Inc. (DexKo), a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies, related components and hydraulic brake applications, has completed the acquisition of De Haan Metaaltechniek B.V. (De Haan), a European designer and manufacturer of high quality fenders, according to a press release. This strategic acquisition will expand the product […]

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‘Camper Report’ Talks Accessories & Gear, RV Self Park

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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John North Officially Moves into CEO Role at Lazydays RV

TAMPA, Fla. – Lazydays Holdings Inc. (NasdaqCM: LAZY) announced that John North joined Lazydays as its Chief Executive Officer on Sept. 6, 2022. North was also appointed to serve as a director on the company’s Board of Directors. Robert DeVincenzi, who had been acting as Interim Chief Executive Officer, will return to his role as Lead Independent Director […]

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Service Set for Former Travel Lite RV Owner Dustin Johns

Dustin Johns, age 41, passed away Aug. 15 in Hallandale Beach, Fla., where he resided. He was born Sept.12, 1980, in Bremen, Ind., to Larry P, Sr. and Linda (Huff) Johns, according to his obituary by Thompson Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, Ind.. He grew up in Nappanee and was a 1999 graduate of NorthWood […]

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Coachmen’s Mike Bear Reflects on Life After a Long RV Career

After retiring from a successful 34-year career in the RV industry – for the past 14 years as the general manager of Coachmen’s Class C Divisions 210 & 215 – Mike Bear is planning to spend some time aboard a different type of “recreational vehicle.” Bear, 63, and his wife, Marsha, of Three Rivers, Mich., […]

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REV Group’s Recreation Segment Sales Jump 19.6% in Q3

BROOKFIELD, Wis. – REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG), a manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicles, today (Sept. 7) reported results for the three months ended July 31 (third quarter 2022). Consolidated net sales in the third quarter 2022 were $594.8 million, representing an increase of 0.3% compared to $593.3 million for the three months ended July […]

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Former RVDA Board Member, Hartville RV’s John Pastore Passes

The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that former RVDA board member John Pastore of Hartville RV Center in Hartville, Ohio, passed away on Sept. 2. John and Nancy Pastore founded Hartville RV Center in 1971 as a place where families could shop in a hassle-free, no pressure environment. Pastore received RVDA’s Chairman’s Service Award in […]

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