RV Lifestyle: The Amazing Growth of Solo Women Campers

EDITOR’S NOTE: The video above, podcast below and, below that, the edited excerpt of an article by Mike and Jennifer Wendland, creators of the RV Lifestyle website, podcast and YouTube channel, in which they discuss the rise of Solo Women Campers with guest Janine Pettit, founder of Girl Camper. The number of solo women campers is on the rise, across […]

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RVshare Survey: RV Owners Still Profiting from Rental Boom

RVshare, the largest community for RV owners and renters, has had over 100,000 owners sign up to rent their RV’s since the pandemic began. The ongoing interest in RV travel has fueled RV owners’ profits, according to a release. With an influx of new RV owners renting on the site, nearly 30% use their rental […]

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Actor John Ratzenberger to Attend Elkhart RV Open House

Best known as Cliff Clavin on the hit sitcom “Cheers” and for voicing iconic characters in nearly every Pixar film, actor John Ratzenberger will be attending the Elkhart Dealer Open House on Monday, Sept. 26, and Tuesday, Sept. 27, as a guest of Xtreme Outdoors, the owners of Little Guy Trailers. Xtreme Outdoors’ display will […]

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RVWA Spotlight: Meet Krysta Collins of Bish’s RV in Montana

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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RV/MH Hall of Fame Supplier Show Nears 180 Exhibitors

RV/MH Hall of Fame President Darryl Searer reports that the Elkhart, Ind.-based organization is close to selling out its “RV Hall Supplier Show,” planned for Sept. 26-29 during the all-industry Elkhart RV Open House. With 170 suppliers already signed up to exhibit at the show, he added, the grand total of participating suppliers – both […]

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Dometic Hosts Display, Fundraiser at FROG International Rally

Dometic participated in the annual Forest River Owner’s Group (FROG) International Rally, held at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds from Aug. 14-20, according to a release. At the event, Dometic showcased the recently released Dometic GO collection, a series of camp and RV furniture, storage, and hydration products designed to promote and enhance mobile living. Dometic’s […]

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A Look Inside the All-Female RVTI Certification Program

On a recent Monday morning, at the start of another weeklong Level 1 certification class at the RV Technical Institute, the staff and trainers looked out into a sea of unusual faces. Twenty-three women — roughly 23 more than usual in the male-dominated field of RV technicians – looked back with expressions of both trepidation […]

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Consumer RV Show in Charlotte, N.C., is NCRVDA’s Largest

The North Carolina RV Dealers Association (NCRVDA) is hosting the last RV (Recreational Vehicle) show of the year in Charlotte, N.C., running from Sept. 15-18 at The Park Expo & Conference Center and featuring 11 Independent RV dealers from all over the state. Over 175 different types and brands of brand new and used RVs […]

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Go RVing: ‘Vacation’ Campaign Popular, Summer Series Ends

Go RVing’s Go On a Real Vacation campaign is continuing to resonate with consumers, according to a News and Insight article published on the RV Industry Association (RVIA) website. Launched in 2020, it targets outdoor enthusiasts with at least one child in the household and is designed to appeal to travelers whose fly/cruise vacations have […]

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Dave Kelly Previews FRVTA Convention on ‘RVB Capitol Talk’

Dave Kelly, executive director of the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA), talks about the group’s upcoming state convention with Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk video series is sponsored by Dicor Products.

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Caravan Salon Closes with 235K Visitors from 72 Countries

With many new products and innovations, very good visitor numbers and an excellent atmosphere, Caravan Salon Dusseldorf 2022 impressively confirmed the popularity of RV/mobile homes/camper vacations, according to a release. During the 10 days of the world’s leading trade fair for mobile travel, 736 exhibitors from 34 countries showcased their ranges in 16 exhibition halls […]

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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. • Forest River, Inc. (Forest […]

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CCRVC Camping Appreciation Weekend to Benefit Care Camps

BURLINGTON, Ontario – Canadian Camping Appreciation Weekend is a national initiative coordinated by the Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC) and its members to thank their campers for their patronage and to help celebrate the importance of the Camping and RV lifestyle, according to a press release from the organization. Private campgrounds throughout Canada will […]

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Video: Jason Lippert Talks RV Industry on ‘Morning Rush’

As the unemployment rate in Elkhart County, Ind., hovers at around 1.8% – one of the lowest in the nation – Newsy reached out to LIppert Components Industries Inc. President and CEO Jason Lippert to discuss the RV industry and its impact on the overall economy. Newsy is an American news network headquartered in Atlanta, […]

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Protective’s Chafetz Offers F&I Workshop at RVDA Con/Expo

FAIRFAX, Va, – Professional trainer Peter Chafetz will present an F&I workshop twice and a separate workshop designed to help sales staff build rapport and communication with their customers during the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. The convention/expo will take place Nov. 7-11, 2022, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. At 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, […]

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Election for ’23 RV Industry Association Board Begins Today

Voting in the election for the RV Industry Association Board of Directors begins today, according to an RVIA News & Insights report. The Board of Directors is the highest-level authority in the association’s overall organizational structure and is responsible for setting and overseeing strategy and policies related to critical topics such as standards, marketing, government […]

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NCM Associates Acquires S.D.-Based Spader Business Mgt.

Spader Business Management (SBM) President John Spader has announced the Aug. 31 sale of his Sioux Falls, S.D.-based firm to NCM Associates, a Kansas City, Mo., company specializing in automotive consulting and dealer training. Founded in 1976 by John’s father, Duane Spader, SBM is best known in the RV arena for its work over the […]

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Winnebago Names Ray Posadas VP of Investor Relations

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today (Sept. 6) announced the appointment of Ray Posadas as vice president, investor Rrelations and market intelligence, effective today. Posadas succeeds Steve Stuber, who was appointed chief financial officer of Grand Design RV in April 2022. Chief Financial Officer Bryan […]

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September’s ‘RV Camping’ Magazine Features ‘Creativity RV’

EDITOR’S NOTE: Published by Mike Scarpignato and Susan McDonald, the September issue of RV Camping Magazine is now available. RV Camping Magazine is a monthly digital/video magazine created to entertain and inform RVers about all sorts of RV related topics. It’s perfect for full-time RVers, weekend warriors and beginners alike. Each month’s issue features full-time RV YouTubers and Bloggers along […]

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Video: RV Camper Catamarans Ready for Life On Land & Water

The Caracat Caravan Catamaran is a hybrid mobile living solution for those looking to enjoy life in the great outdoors or even on the water, according to a report by TrendHunter. The vessel can be easily towed when not on the water and offers ample living space inside for comfortable living from anywhere with a […]

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