WSJ: RV Market Slows as Inflation, Rising Rates Cool Demand

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of a report by The Wall Street Journal. Click here to read the full report, which goes into greater detail on the second quarter performance reports by THOR Industries and Camping World Holdings. THOR Industries Inc. cut its sales and earnings outlook as Americans hold off on buying new […]

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RV Industry Well Represented at Indy’s Work Truck Week ’23

INDIANAPOLIS – As the show floor opened Wednesday (Feb. 8) for the National Truck Equipment Association’s “Work Truck Week,” the Indiana Convention Center was loaded with gleaming examples of the finest products the work truck industry has to offer. No strangers to the truck world, several suppliers well known in the RV sector were also […]

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Airstream Partners with Porsche on Innovative Concept Trailer

JACKSON CENTER, Ohio – Airstream Inc., maker of the iconic riveted aluminum travel trailers and best-in-class touring coaches, today (March 9) unveiled a concept travel trailer developed in partnership with legendary design firm Studio F. A. Porsche. The concept will be showcased at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas beginning […]

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Cummins Eyes Zero-Emissions Future with ‘Accelera’ Launch

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Global power and technology leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today (March 8) announced the launch of Accelera by Cummins, a new brand for its New Power business unit. Accelera provides a diverse portfolio of zero-emissions solutions for many of the world’s most vital industries empowering customers to accelerate their transition to a […]

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NATDA Announces ‘Women in Trailer Industry Committee’

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.– The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) announced today its intent to form the Women in the Trailer Industry committee. The inaugural committee will be chaired by Caitlin Jugert, president of The Trailer Parts Outlet and founder and co-host of the popular Women in the Trailer Industry podcast. “The focus of NATDA’s […]

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Shyft Group Debuts Blue Arc Class 5 All-Electric Crew Cab

NOVI, Mich. — The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF) has revealed its latest innovation: an all-electric Class 5 Crew Cab. Daryl Adams, President and CEO of The Shyft Group, introduced the Blue Arc EV Solutions truck during a press conference at NTEA’s Work Truck Week 2023 in Indianapolis. “It’s about flexibility, innovation and creating unique solutions […]

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NTEA Releases Spring ’23 Commercial Vehicle Market Report

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry, released the second edition of the U.S. Commercial Vehicle Market Report – Powered by Commercial Truck Trader, NTEA and S&P Global Mobility. This semi-annual industry report delves into the details, data and trends around the commercial vehicle life cycle — from chassis sales to […]

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Searer, Szklarek Talk Hall of Fame Expansion on ‘Capitol Talk’

Darryl Searer, president of the RV/MH Hall of Fame, and Ryan Szklarek, who serves as the organization’s executive vice president, join Sherm Goldenberg and rick Kessler of RVBusiness for a Capitol Talk discussion on the Northern Indiana Events Center expansion. Topics also include the Aug. 21 Induction Ceremony for the RV/MH Hall of Fame Class […]

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McGhee: Fun Town RV’s ‘DFW RV Party’ Could Draw 75,000

Texas-based dealer Jarrod McGhee tends to think big, which explains how he’s been able to build Fun Town RV over 10 years into a 250-employee, 17-store RV retailer with outlets in Texas, Oklahoma and Illinois – with more on the way. He’s also managed to turn an annual weekend retail show, the “DFW RV Party,” […]

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Harvest Hosts Expands into UK with ‘Brit Stops’ Acquisition

VAIL, Colo. – Harvest Hosts, a membership program that gives RVers access to unique RV camping options, is announcing the acquisition of Brit Stops, a like-minded company that connects motorhome tourists in the UK with a network of small businesses and farms where they can stay overnight for free while patronizing the local businesses. Founded in 2010, Brit […]

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Deadline Nears for RVDA Convention/Expo Workshop Proposals

FAIRFAX, Va. – The deadline to submit workshop proposals for the 2023 RVDA Convention/Expo is Wednesday, March 15. RVDA’s Convention/Expo Committee is seeking workshop proposals for the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, Nov. 6-10 at Paris Las Vegas. Review the Request For Proposal on the convention website for this year’s in-demand topics, submission guidelines, and link to the submission […]

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Alliance RV Announces Addition of Marketing Director Joe Mehl

To help take the company’s marketing efforts to the next level, Alliance RV has announced the appointment of Joe Mehl as Marketing Director. Building off the success of the popular Facebook group that has created a widespread platform for RVers of all types, Mehl will be tasked with extending Alliance’s brand reach by enhancing the […]

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RV Women’s Alliance to Join Truma for Annual Elkhart Cleanup

In appreciation for Truma’s continued sponsorship, the RV Women’s Alliance is encouraging its members to participate in a local cleanup effort the supplier is hosting for Earth Day April 22 in Elkhart, Ind. “RVWA has always been committed to giving back to our communities since our inception,” said RVWA President Susan Carpenter. “And we love […]

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Escapees Club to Host ‘Remote Work Conference’ April 3-6

Texas-based Escapees RV Club will be holding its third annual Rethinking Remote Work Conference beginning April 3. This virtual event is open to the club’s 74,000+ members as well as non-members interested in RVing or remote work, according to a release. The four-day online event promises to deliver training, workshops, and panel discussions on all […]

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Tesla Veterans Launch All-Electric ‘Lightship L1’ Travel Trailer

SAN FRANCISCO – Lightship, America’s first all-electric recreational vehicle (RV) company, today announced the launch of the Lightship L1 — an aerodynamic, battery-powered travel trailer and the first purpose-built travel trailer with a self-propulsion system that enables near zero range or mile-per-gallon efficiency loss for the vehicle towing it. Lightship co-founders Ben Parker and Toby […]

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‘RVing in New England’ Features ‘RV Unplugged’ Reality Show

“RVing in New England,” the weekly Facebook Live show hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), tonight welcomes Todd Henson and Tony Flammia of the National RV Training Academy (NRVTA), who will discuss the launch of NRVTA’s new “reality-like” television show “RV Unplugged,” which will launch on YouTube this Saturday, March 11. Co-hosted by Bob […]

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Recreation Segment Boosts REV Group’s Q1 Financial Report

BROOKFIELD, Wis. – REV Group, Inc. (REVG), a manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicles including the American Coach, Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler branded motorhomes, today (Marhc 8) reported results for the three months ended Jan. 31, 2023. Consolidated net sales in the first quarter 2023 were $583.5 million, representing an increase of 8.7% compared to $537.0 million […]

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PayRange Launches #IHEARTPAYRANGE Contest for Users

PORTLAND, Ore. – PayRange Inc., a manufacturer of a mobile payment app and payment hardware for automated retail, announced the launch of the #IHEARTPAYRANGE contest for users of the PayRange App. The contest is intended to celebrate and thank the more than 6 million loyal PayRange users. To enter, a user simply uploads a photo […]

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Montana Moves to Save Some Campsites for State Residents

The 68th Session of the Montana State Legislature has been considering a bill to limit campsite reservations in state campgrounds to 80% of capacity, according to a report by Randall Brink for RVTravel. Representative Steve Gunderson of Libby, MT, introduced “An Act Creating Limits on the Number of Reserved Campsites in State Parks, Recreational Areas, […]

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Truma Invites Community to Join 3rd Annual Spring Clean-Up

ELKHART, Ind. – From its energy-efficient RV appliances to the solar panels on the roof of the company buildings, Truma has always had a passion for sustainability, according to a release. For the past two years, employees of the European RV appliance supplier have celebrated Earth Day by cleaning the stretch of Elkhart’s County Road […]

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