Winnebago Industries’ Unit Chris-Craft Opens New Factory

SARASOTA, Fla. – In a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, Chris-Craft, America’s boatbuilder since 1874 and wholly owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO), opened its doors to a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sarasota, Florida on March 28, according to a press release. The new building, known to the team at Chris-Craft as Building 5, increases […]

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Looking for a new or vintage RV?

RV Lifestyle Magazine has been Canada’s leading RV enthusiast magazine since 1971. We have uploaded many of our recent issues to the DIGITAL Edition Archives… This is an excellent resource to research recent and vintage RV models, fascinating destinations, and a wealth of RV tips and camping advice. You may enjoy FREE access to the […]

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Here’s the Key to a DUST FREE RV!

Here’s the Key to a DUST FREE RV! RV Lifestyle Magazine had the opportunity to chat with Diane Emery, VP of Ganter CleanAir Solutions, a Canadian company based in Dawson City, Yukon, who are the Canadian and USA distributors of the Australian travel trailer pressurizer – Carafan Sahara CP700. We asked Diane to describe how […]

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RVIA Infographic: Get to Know the 2022 New RV Buyers

First-time RV buyers in 2022 continued the trend of younger and more diverse buyers entering the RV lifestyle, according to a release from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). While the love of road trips, wanting to use an RV as an basecamp for other outdoor recreation, and traveling in comfort continue to be top reasons […]

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Janine Pettit Turns Lifelong Love of RVing into ‘Girl Camper’

Janine Pettit is known as the “Camper-in-Chief” to the women who engage with the Girl Camper website, her national network of Girl Camper guides, and her quarterly Girl Camper Magazine. She has been inspiring and empowering women to “Go Places and Do Things” — her company motto — for over a decade with a career […]

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‘Snowbirds & RV Travelers’ Explores Electric RVs, Trucks

EDITOR’S NOTE: The April/May issue of Snowbirds & RV Travelers magazine, which covers the RV lifestyle from a Canadian perspective, is now available at newsstands from coast to coast, including Walmart, Chapters and Shopper’s Drug Mart. Or you can subscribe to the magazine’s print or digital issues. Below is the publisher’s note accompanying this edition of the […]

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Go RVing Canada’s New Ad Campagin ‘Strikes a Chord’

TORONTO, Ont. – GoRving Canada, a partner of the Canadian Recreation Vehicle Association, launched its “Wildhood” brand platform in 2015 with “Bring Back Wildhood,” a chapter focusing on the desire within all human beings to venture off the beaten path. The fourth evolution of the brand is “Find Your Wildhood,” this year’s new campaign which […]

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February RV Shipments off 53.7% Against Last Year

Results for the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) February 2023 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 24,903 units, a decrease of (-53.7%) compared to the record 53,773 units shipped in February 2022. For the year to date, RV shipments are down (-57.7%) with 45,308 units shipped as compared to 107,124 […]

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Camping World Set to Acquire Carbon Emery RV in Utah

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – Camping World Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CWH), today (March 27) announced an agreement to acquire Utah-based Carbon Emery RV. This acquisition includes two dealerships conveniently located along historic US Route 6 between Provo and Interstate 70. It is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2023 and will increase the company’s Utah […]

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Winnebago Industries to Acquire Lithionics Battery in Fla.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today (March 27) announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Lithionics Battery, a lithium-ion battery solutions provider to recreational equipment and specialty vehicle markets. The addition of Lithionics will provide Winnebago Industries with enhanced technological and engineering […]

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RVIA Aftermarket Group Launches New RVer Training Videos

John Tinghitella, president of RV Designer and the chairman of the steering team for the RV Industry Association (RVIA) Aftermarket Committee, announced this week that the group, in partnership with Go RVing, has that committee’s Consumer Outreach Task Force has produced its first training video to help new RVers “get started.” “Several years ago we […]

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Chad Reece Celebrating Career Milestone at Winnebago

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Chad Reece has never been far from the RV industry. He grew up in a small village near Forest City, IA, not far from Winnebago Industries. Although the RV industry wasn’t initially on Chad’s radar—he’d originally planned to be […]

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Happe: Winnebago Shows Resilience Amid Uncertainties

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Balance, diversification and resilience are traits that have helped steady Winnebago Industries through current economic uncertainty, President and CEO Mike Happe told investors during a March 22 earnings call following release of the company’s second quarter 2023 financial report. The Eden Prairie, Minn.-based maker of a wide range of outdoor lifestyle […]

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Denver’s Great American RV Show to Feature 500 Units

DENVER -–  AMP Expos, a leading expo company, announced The Great American RV Show taking place March 30 through April 1 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. This year’s show will be one of the biggest shows in the country with 20 dealers, featuring over 500 units on display at over 7 football fields […]

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Electric RV Startup Grounded Announces G1 Camper Van

Detroit-based startup Grounded is poised to shake up the RV industry with the announcement of the G1 electric camper van. The vehicle features a host of innovations, including an all-electric drivetrain, a fully-customizable interior, and smartphone integration to control and monitor its high-tech systems. But perhaps most surprising of all is that the Class B…

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Marine Segment Boosts Winnebago’s Q2 Fiscal Results

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today (March 22) reported financial results for the company’s fiscal 2023 second quarter. Highlights include: Continued growth in marine, with revenues up 16% Sustained double-digit margins across all segments Diversified outdoor portfolio continues to support profitability and resiliency Second Quarter […]

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Video: This Might Be the Most Amazing School Bus Conversion Ever

If you’re looking for further proof that school buses make excellent RVs, look no further than the video above. It takes us onboard an amazing skoolie conversion that includes more than a few outstanding features, including a spacious kitchen with an impressive pantry and two office spaces. The RV in the video is owned by…

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Escapees Escapade Celebrates Club’s 45th Anniversary

TUCSON, Ariz. –  Escapees RV Club’s annual RV rally, Escapade, kicked off Sunday (March 19) with a big celebration of the club’s 45th anniversary. Nearly 1500 of the club’s members have taken over Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Ariz., for this five-day event, according to a release. During Sunday’s opening ceremony, Escapade Director Jean Mathes, […]

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Moncton RV Show – March 9-12, 2023

Moncton RV Show To Take Over Coliseum Complex This Weekend Moncton, NB – Moncton will get its first look at the 2023 camping season during the Moncton RV Show, this weekend, March 9 – 12, 2023. Starting this Thursday, the Moncton Coliseum will come alive to host New Brunswick’s largest display of travel trailers, fifth […]

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