IDS: What to Know About Dealership F&I for Profitability

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an edited excerpt of a report by IDS. Read the full report here. As customers approach the final stages of their RV purchase, they are directed toward the F&I office to finalize financing and insurance paperwork. In a changing marketplace where unit sales are on the decline, it’s increasingly important to […]

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Brown & Brown Names Pattysue Rauh as Chief Audit Officer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., – Brown & Brown Inc. (NYSE:BRO) today announced in a press release the appointment of Pattysue Rauh as chief audit officer for Brown & Brown, effective July 2023. Rauh will also serve on the senior leadership team. In this new role, Rauh will lead the company’s internal audit and compliance operations, overseeing […]

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Rollick, USAA Partner to Deliver RV Savings Program

AUSTIN, Texas – Rollick has announced in a press release a new RV Savings Program with USAA. The program is aimed at helping USAA members save on purchasing, renting and accessorizing motorhomes, fifth wheels, toy haulers and travel trailers. An INC. magazine 5,000 fastest-growing private company, Rollick connects manufacturers, dealers, and F&I companies with consumers […]

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RVIA, Go RVing Study: RV Vacations Still More Affordable

A new study conducted by an outside, independent firm has found that RV vacations cost much less than other types of vacation travel, even when factoring in fuel prices and the cost of RV ownership. According to the study, commissioned by Go RVing and the RV Industry Association (RVIA), CBRE Hotels Advisory Group found there […]

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RV Rental Association Dealers Foresee a ‘Great Summer’

FAIRFAX, Va. – A significant portion of RV dealers who also rent believe they will do more business this year when compared with 2022, which was a high-demand year for RV rentals, according to a survey conducted this spring by the RV Rental Association (RVRA). For 2023, 26% of rental operators responding to the survey […]

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Toy Storage Nation Continues Cross-Country Tour in Colo.

Following a blockbuster, sold-out event in Las Vegas this April, Toy Storage Nation is heading northeast to the Mile High City, June 16, inviting RV and boat storage entrepreneurs to jump on the bandwagon to success while enjoying springtime in the Rockies. Industry newcomers, seasoned veterans and everyone in between will convene in Colorado’s Denver/Boulder […]

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5 Great Ways to Save Money On Travel This Summer 

The European Union has long had consumer protections in place that require airlines to compensate passengers with cash payments when their trips are disrupted—sometimes amounting to hundreds of dollars per ticket. Now, President Joe Biden wants to make U.S. airlines follow suit.  Currently, major U.S. airlines currently guarantee cash payments for travel disruptions, The New […]

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Metis Announces ‘Cell Guard’ Battery Monitoring

BRISTOL, Ind. – Metis Engineering announced in a press release the launch of Cell Guard, a new battery safety sensor that aims to revolutionize battery health monitoring for electric vehicles (EVs) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Cell Guard is a unique sensor that provides unrivalled accurate and detailed information on the health of a lithium-ion […]

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Lippert’s Q1 Reflects General Economic Headwinds

ELKHART, Ind. – LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) which, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Inc., supplies a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) in the recreation and transportation product markets, today reported first quarter 2023 results.05/09/2023 First Quarter 2023 Highlights: Net sales of $973.3 million in the first […]

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Thrills and Spills

Our first caravanning experience in Australia was quite epic. My boss, Phil Parnell of the Moorooduc Service Station, ran a caravan hire business so we hooked one of his 12ft Globetrotter caravans onto our little beetle and the five of us, Vi and I, Chris, […]

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Fla., Ala. Kick Off Campground Confrence in Daytona

The Florida and Alabama RV Park and Campground Associations are expecting a good turnout at its 2023 Florida and Alabama Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo which kicks off tomorrow (May 9) at the Daytona Beach Hilton Oceanfront Resort in Daytona Beach, Fla. The conference will be hosting 14 hours of educational sessions, along with three group discussions, two keynote addresses […]

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Toy Storage Nation Continues Cross-Country Workshop

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Following a blockbuster, sold-out event in Las Vegas this April, Toy Storage Nation is heading northeast to the Mile High City, June 16, inviting RV and boat storage entrepreneurs to jump on the bandwagon to success while enjoying springtime in the Rockies, according to a release from the company. Industry newcomers, seasoned […]

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Brown & Brown Inc. to Acquire Brownlee Agency Inc.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown Inc. (NYSE:BRO), and Casey C. Brownlee, John R. Brownlee and David Z. Monk, the shareholders of Brownlee Agency Inc., today announced that a subsidiary of Brown & Brow, Inc., has acquired substantially all of the assets of Brownlee Agency. Founded in […]

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Study: Millennial Professionals Embracing Full-Time RVing

Progressive Insurance recently surveyed 501 Americans who live either full- or part-time in RVs to see what life is like on the road, why they choose full-time RV living, and how they manage day-to-day activities such as work, school, receiving mail, and voting. The survey also asked about their biggest challenges to finding out what […]

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Study Shows Price of RV Rentals Unchanged from 2022

A leading website for the RV rental lifestyle, industry sector trends, how-to guides, and featured camping destinations, Go RV Rentals has released its 2023 RV Rental Price Index. The Index tracks daily rental rates for various types of motorhomes and travel trailers across the USA. The data shows that the cost to rent an RV […]

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Wallabing Launching Peer-To-Peer Rental Platform for RVs

PLANO, Texas – With life on the open road remaining as popular and alluring as ever, one innovative company, Wallabing is seeking to transform this growing lifestyle trend by streamlining the recreational vehicle experience for owners and renters, according to a company release. “Owners make more, renters pay less” is the simple but powerful concept […]

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Equity Lifestyle Properties Posts First Quarter Growth

CHICAGO – Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE: ELS) today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. All per share results are reported on a fully diluted basis unless otherwise noted. ($ in millions, except per share data) Financial Results Q1 2023 Q1 2022 $ Change Total Revenues $ 370.0 $ 360.2 $ 9.8 […]

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Inflation Slows But Stays High Enough for Fed to Hike Again

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer inflation eased in March, with less expensive gas and food providing some relief to households that have struggled under the weight of surging prices for nearly two years, according to an Associated Press report. The government said Wednesday that consumer prices rose just 0.1% from February to March, down from 0.4% from […]

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