Legislation Introduced to Fix RV Dealer Floor Plan Issue

FAIRFAX, Va. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) introduced H.R. 3624, the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act, according to information provided by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). This bill makes a fix to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act so that RV dealers can fully deduct the interest […]

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Conservation Matters: 5 Animals That Are Not Endangered Anymore

It is a tragic reality that many animals we know and love are listed as endangered species. Whether it’s because of deforestation or hunting, many of these species’ struggles are man-made, but things can change. Here are five animals that have been removed from the endangered species list as of 2023. 1. Giant Panda Living […]

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It’s Endangered Species Day: Here Are 10 Endangered Animals That Need Help

It’s the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. This piece of legislation protects and conserves fish, plants, and wildlife in the U.S. Since 2006, the third Friday in May has been dubbed Endangered Species Day. While policies like the Endangered Species Act have brought a lot of good for many animals, there is still […]

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Camping World Selects Twilio for Customer Engagement

SAN FRANCISCO & LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – Twilio Inc. (NYSE: TWLO), the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalized experiences for today’s leading brands, and Camping World Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced Camping World reaches customers using tools from across Twilio’s Customer Engagement Platform. Twilio Engage, SMS, Voice and Segment’s […]

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Harvest Hosts’ CampScanner Helps Campers Locate Spots

VAIL, Colo., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Harvest Hosts, a membership program that gives RVers access to unique RV camping options, announced today its newest product expansion – CampScanner. RVers, tent campers and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds can now access CampScanner’s database of more than 12,500 campgrounds at 4,900+ parks to search for spots at […]

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America’s Outdoor Recreation Package Gaining Momentum

The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is celebrating one more win for the $862 billion outdoor recreation industry with the passage of America’s Outdoor Recreation Act (AORA), the first ever package specific to the outdoor recreation industry, by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, according to a release. “We are so thrilled AORA continues to […]

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Space Storms Could Wipe Out The Power Grid But NASA Has A Plan (Yes, It Involves AI)

A new computer model that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and NASA satellite data could soon act as Earth’s early warning system for hazardous space storms. The model, called DAGGER, has the potential to analyze measurements of solar wind. It can then accurately (and quickly) predict where an impending solar storm will strike on Earth. This crucial notice could allow humanity […]

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Feds Invest $2.8B to Improve Recreation on Public Lands

WASHINGTON — The Departments of Interior and Agriculture recently announced a proposed $2.8 billion in funding for fiscal year 2024 authorized by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to improve infrastructure, recreation facilities, public lands access and land and water conservation. Enacted in August 2020, GAOA established the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund, authorizing […]

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Record Crowd Gains Economic Insights at Power Breakfast

ELKHART, Ind. – A record crowd of more than 1,000 people who attended the 2023 RV Industry Power Breakfast featuring RVBusiness gained a wealth of information regarding the economy at local, state and federal levels as well as pressure points facing the RV industry. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and nationally recognized economist Peter Morici led […]

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‘He Wasn’t Hit by a Car’: Grizzly Bear Killed Near Yellowstone

The shooting death of the grizzly bear comes at a sensitive time as the government recently proposed delisting them as an endangered species.

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REV Group Unit to Debut Lithium-Ion Terminal Truck

LONGVIEW, TX – Capacity Trucks, a subsidiary of REV Group Inc. (NYSE: REVG), will debut its new Zero Emissions Lithium-Ion powered terminal truck at the upcoming Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, May 2-4, in Anaheim, Calif. This new electric terminal truck is the latest in Capacity’s zero emissions line of products designed for port, intermodal […]

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Shyft Group to Show Market-Ready EV Vans at ACT Exp

NOVI, Mich. – The Shyft Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHYF), parent company of Spartan Chassis, will exhibit its Blue Arc EV delivery vehicles at the 12th annual ACT Expo, taking place May 1-4 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Southern California. Attendees can visit Blue Arc EV at booth #6321 to see the all-electric Class 3 […]

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Lazydays Q1 Financials Mirroring National Sales Trends

TAMPA Fla., – Lazydays (NasdaqCM: LAZY) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. First quarter 2023 revenue decreased to $295.7 million from $376.2 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. First quarter 2023 net loss was $1.5 million, compared to net income of $27.1 million in the first […]

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Truma’s 3rd Annual Earth Day Event Draws Record Turnout

ELKHART, Ind. – For the third year in a row, Truma North America celebrated Earth Day by giving back to the Elkhart community through service, according to a release from the company. On April 22, Truma employees and their families were joined by members of the RV Women’s Alliance and students from Goshen College to […]

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FTC Proposal Among RVDA’s Advocacy Priorities for 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column by Phil Ingrassia, president of the RV Dealers Association (RVDA), originally was published in the April 2023 issue of RV Executive Today, It is reprinted with permission. RVDA and its allies are working on several legislative priorities in 2023 that will impact RV dealers. Staff has developed talking points for […]

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New Report Shows Deadliest National Parks

More than 2,000 people died in national parks from 2014 to 2021, according to data released by the National Parks Service.

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10 Amazing Facts About Our Planet for Earth Day

It’s been 53 years since the very first Earth Day in 1970. Since then, we’ve seen impressive feats, such as the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the creation of the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and the Endangered Species Act. To celebrate Earth Day, we collected 10 interesting and amazing facts […]

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EcoFlow Intros Battery-Powered Cooler, Portable AC/Heat

LOS ANGELES — EcoFlow, a leading eco-friendly energy solutions company, today announced the global availability of its groundbreaking smart devices — EcoFlow BLADE, GLACIER and WAVE 2. These devices harness the advantages of EcoFlow’s battery technology to deliver energy-efficient performance at home and for your outdoor adventures. BLADE and GLACIER will be available beginning April […]

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Outdoor Industry Association to Lobby Congress this Week

BOULDER, Colo. — A member-led collective and the outdoor industry’s catalyst for meaningful change, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) will gather in our nation’s capitol April 18-19 to galvanize outdoor industry leaders, policymakers, and elected officials to advocate for critical issues facing the outdoor economy, outdoor participation, and the planet. During the two-day event, attendees will […]

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How This Bird Carries Water Could Change the Way We Run

In the deserts of southwest Africa, a small bird called the Namaqua sandgrouse hides a big secret. To bring water back to its young, the bird has a sort of water reservoir hidden in its feathers. A new study from the Royal Society Interface investigated just how this desert-dwelling bird is able to do this, […]

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