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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RVIA Highlights Resilient, United Industry in ’22 Annual Report

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association. 2022 is in the books and once again, our industry did what it does best – face all challenges head-on and with a unified front. We came together—manufacturers, suppliers, aftermarket, dealers, campgrounds, and finance firms—to support each other when it […]

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Airstream and Porsche Join Forces to Reimagine the Travel Trailer

When Airstream went looking for a design partner to help reimagine the aluminum travel trailer, it found an eager partner in Studio F. A. Porsche. The two iconic companies joined forces to create a new concept towable designed for RVing in the 21st century. That vehicle was unveiled last week at the SXSW show in…

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Toy Storage Nation Intros RV & Boat Storage Facility Awards

Toy Storage Nation has launched a new awards program to recognize excellence in design and management of RV and boat facilities across the country. The Toy Storage Nation RV and Boat Storage Facility Awards program is now accepting nominations for facilities of all sizes to be evaluated by a Toy Storage Nation Selection Committee, which will […]

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The Carrs Preview Escapees Escapade on RVB Capitol Talk

Travis & Melanie Carr, president and vice president of the Escapees RV Club, respectively, provide an update on the RV owners club as well as a preview of the group’s 62nd Escapade, the annual rally that takes place this year March 19-24 in Tucson, Ariz. Sponsored by Airxcel Inc., RVBusiness Capitol Talk is hosted by […]

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Lance Camper Set to Begin Production of Enduro Off-Road Trailer

At the SEMA show back in November of 2021, Lance Camper introduced an intriguing prototype camping trailer called the Enduro. The off-road-focused towable received plenty of attention in overlanding and RVing circles thanks to its rugged build quality and innovative features. But at the time, the Enduro was still in the development phase, with no…

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RVTI Exhibits at Pennsylvania Career Readiness Symposium

The Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators recently held its 32nd annual symposium earlier this month, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). . Exhibitors from statewide high schools and universities attended the event to share information on their vocational-technical programs, and one of the exhibitors was the RV […]

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Go RVing Looks to Make an Impact with LGBTQ Community

EDITOR”S NOTE: The following is a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The big picture: A critical component to Go RVing’s mission is a focus on audience growth, and the program continues to make an impact with the LGBTQIA+ community. During the recent MAGNA Events Equity Upfront, the partnership between Go RVing and […]

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Auto Dealers, Less Hurt by Economy, Are Rather Optimistic

Dealers surveyed by Cox Automotive expressed more optimism about the coming three months after surprisingly strong January sales that followed three quarters of declining expectations, according to an Automotive News report. But while franchised dealers’ sentiment did rebound slightly, according to the first-quarter Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index survey, their outlook for their markets three months […]

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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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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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Washington State RV Bill Passes House, Moves to Senate

Following the public hearing last month in Washington state, House Bill 1514 — which amends the statewide RV plan approval process — unanimously passed through the Washington State House of Representatives, 95-0. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it awaits committee assignment, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association […]

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No Easy Solution to EV Charger Installation, Auto Dealers Say

Installing electric vehicle chargers at dealerships is proving to be complicated and costly, according to an Automotive News report. There are problems with utilities and city planning departments. There are different types and numbers of chargers to install. Dealers are finding there is no one-size-fits-all solution. “The more we dig into this whole shift, it’s becoming […]

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Inflation Pressures Put Powell in Spotlight Before Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell last appeared before Congress, in June 2022, inflation had reached a four-decade high of nearly 9% and showed no sign of easing, according to an Associated Press report. This week, Powell returns to Capitol Hill for two days of hearings under far different circumstances. The Fed has sharply raised […]

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‘RV Camping’ Magazine Features the Cast of ‘RV Unplugged’

EDITOR’S NOTE: Published by Mike and Susan Scarpignato of RVBlogger, the March issue of RV Camping Magazine is now available. RV Camping Magazine is a monthly digital/video magazine created to entertain and inform RVers about all sorts of RV related topics. It’s perfect for full-time RVers, weekend warriors and beginners alike. Each month’s issue features full-time RV YouTubers and […]

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Car Dealer, Automaker Tensions Emerging in Some States

Growing tensions between franchised dealers and legacy automakers over evolving sales models and vehicle service work are emerging as key issues in statehouses across the U.S. this year, according to an Automotive News report. Several state dealer associations are backing legislation to amend franchise laws that govern the relationship between dealerships and the automakers whose brands they sell. […]

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NCRVDA Reports Record Attendance at ’23 Winter RV Shows

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The North Carolina RV Dealers Association (NCRVDA) is reporting record attendance at its first three RV shows of 2023. The combined total attendance for the Greensboro, Charlotte and Raleigh RV shows was over 27,000 people. “The numbers of people we’re seeing at the shows are in alignment with the increased interest in […]

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RVIA’s Rudowich to Testify on RV Franchise Bill in Maryland

RV Industry Association (RVIA) Senior Manager of Government Affairs Nick Rudowich is testifying today (March 2) on a bill in Maryland that governs the relationship between RV dealers and manufacturers, according to an RVIA News & Insights report. The bill, MD HB 1173, is based on the RV-specific model law negotiated and agreed to by the […]

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News & Notes: March 2023

Tiffin Reorganizes; Will Close Vanleigh RV In early January as the February 2023 issue of Family RVing went to press, featuring an article about the Vanleigh RV Beacon fifth-wheel, Tiffin…

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