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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Auto Elite Releases 2nd Line of ‘Eco’ Luxury Sprinter B-Vans

ELKHART, Ind. – Auto Elite, the premier partner of Midwest Automotive Designs, announced March 16 in a press release that its proprietary Auto Elite specialty vans are now ready to ship factory direct from Elkhart, the RV Capitol of the World. This follows the recent release of Auto Elite’s Eco Evolution and Eco revolution, the […]

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RVIA Recognizes Accomplishments of Retiring Jay Landers

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association. FAIRFAX, Va. – In 2013, a mid-level bureaucrat at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) took it upon herself to classify RVs as “housing units,” subjecting RV to onerous HUD regulations. This classification was anathema to the […]

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New RVs for 23 – Part 5

Our special report on New RV’s for ’23 continues with this article – Part 5 in the series… the photo above features the 2023 Cruiser RV Stryker Toy Hauler – scroll down for details on this unit. Cedar Creek – Experience 3425RL Fifth Wheel Cedar Creek is dedicated to enhancing the joy of the outdoors […]

The Coolest RVs on Good Sam RV Rentals Right Now

There are a lot of advantages to renting an RV. For starters, it is an excellent and affordable way to travel, especially for families or a group of friends. It is also a great way to try out the RV lifestyle before purchasing one of your own. And even if you already own a motorhome…

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Auto Elite Touts ‘Eco’ B-Vans by Midwest Automotive Designs

Auto Elite, the oldest dealer and partner of Midwest Automotive Designs, announced today (Feb. 24) the launch of its new website and its proprietary Eco Evolution and Eco Revolution, the most luxurious and technologically advanced Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Conversions in the world, according to the company release. The company’s product line sets a new standard […]

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The Best Class B Camper Vans of 2023

While larger motorhomes and travel trailers have been popular for decades, Class B camper vans have seen a sharp rise in popularity in recent years. Smaller and more compact than their Class A and Class C siblings, these vehicles sacrifice interior space in favor of maneuverability, versatility, and convenience. And because these vans are often…

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New RVs for 23 – Part 3

Lead photo: The 2023 Fleetwood Frontier GTX motorhome. Please scroll down for details on this unit. New RVs for 23 – Part 3 Cedar Creek 360RL Fifth Wheel The Cedar Creek 360RL fifth wheel measures 40’ long by 86” wide (slides in), and 180” wide with three slide-outs extended. Dry weight is 13,134 lbs., GVWR […]

Mercedes-Benz Preps eSprinter as an Electric Campervan

Mercedes-Benz is going electric by 2030. That means huge changes throughout the Mercedes lineup, including to the Sprinter van, which is a popular base vehicle for camper van upfitters. In that vein, Mercedes just unveiled the new eSprinter electric van. It’s coming to America in one version: a long wheelbase, high-roof model with the largest battery pack, according […]

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Mercedes Officially Announces New Electric Sprinter Van with a 300-Mile Range

After weeks of teasing the announcement, Mercedes-Benz has finally taken the wraps off its next-generation electric Sprinter van. The German automaker revealed the new model earlier in the week, touting its versatility, reliability, and surprisingly great range. And unlike the previous eSprinter released in 2019, this model will actually be coming to North America. As…

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Mercedes-Benz Debuts ‘EQT Marco Polo’ Campervan

STUTTGART, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Vans has firmly anchored its leadership aspirations for electric mobility in its strategy and is systematically electrifying all model series. This includes a range of industry-specific electric mobility solutions – also for the camper van industry, according to a release. With the Concept EQT Marco Polo, the brand with the star […]

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Impact of Sprinter Recall Being Felt Across the Industry

Product recalls are nothing new to the automotive and RV industries — anything requiring a big dose of human participation will, on occasion, come up short. That’s perhaps why when, on Oct. 31, Daimler Vans USA LLC’s recall of 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz- and Freightliner-badged Sprinter-based RVs equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission […]

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Electric Mercedes Sprinter Van Travels Nearly 300 Miles on a Single Charge

Thanks to its reliability, versatility, and performance, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van has long been a popular platform for RV manufacturers. For years, the German automaker has offered the vehicle in a variety of configurations, several of which have been perfect for building camper vans. Now, the company is preparing to release its next-generation Sprinter, which…

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Mercedes Teases an Electric Camper Van Prototype

Electric vehicles are all the rage these days, with new cars, trucks, and vans announced on an almost-weekly basis. Even the RV industry has gotten caught up in the EV craze, with several major manufacturers introducing prototype models over the past year. Now, you can add Mercedes-Benz to that list, as the German automaker is…

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Mercedes Preview EQT Concept Electric Micro-Camper

The V-Class Marco Polo waits at camp for the arrival of the Concept EQT Marco Polo. (Photo: Mercedes-Benz) Mercedes‑Benz will unveil the Concept EQT Marco Polo1 at 2 p.m. (CET) Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. on the Mercedes me media online platform at https://media.mercedes-benz.com/EQT, according to a press release from the company. The near-series concept […]

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News & Notes: November 2022

Venture RV Marks 10-Year Anniversary Venture Recreational Vehicles commemorated the company’s 10th anniversary in July. A division of KZ Recreational Vehicles, Venture RV began with the idea of creating user-inspired…

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Hymer Puts Venture S Solar-Powered RV into Production

German caravan manufacturer, Hymer, first showed its Venture S solar-panel RV in 2019 – now, after years of development, this electric camper van is finally available to customers, according to a report by Clean Technica. Unlike most van-based RVs, which are based on commercial versions of a given van chassis, Hymer based the Venture S on a […]

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Hershey Industry Day: Recruiting the Next Generation

HERSHEY, Pa. – A bright rainbow lit up the sky west of the Giant Center Tuesday (Sept. 13) morning as early-bird industry attendees trickled into the Hershey Show at the Giant Center. Was that a good sign for the Hershey Show, the first retail day being today, and the industry at large over the next […]

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Leisure Travel Vans Unveils Next-Gen Murphy Bed Models

WINKLER, Man. – Leisure Travel Vans today (Sept. 13) in a press release unveiled the all-new Murphy Bed Lounge, soon to be available on both the Unity and Wonder product lines. Building on the success of the company’s flagship Unity Murphy Bed model, the new Murphy Bed Lounge offers a host of new features, refinements […]

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Leisure Travel Vans – Next-Generation Murphy Bed Lounge Models

Lead Photo: 2023 Leisure Travel Vans Unity MBL on the Mercedes chassis Leisure Travel Vans Unveils Next-Generation Murphy Bed Lounge Models A Special Report from Mike Elias, Leisure Travel Vans Winkler, Manitoba, September 13, 2022 – Leisure Travel Vans today unveiled the all-new Murphy Bed Lounge, soon to be available on both the Unity and […]

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