Shyft Group Invests $16M for Blue Arc All-Electric Vehicles

NOVI, Mich. — The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF), the parent company of Spartan RV Chassis, announced plans to invest in and expand the company’s facilities in Charlotte, Mich., which will enable production of commercial electric vehicles for its Blue Arc EV Solutions brand, launched last year. Shyft will invest approximately $16 million for expansion and […]

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Ram Trucks Announces REV 1500 Electric Pickup

Ram Brand Confirms Name of First Electric Pickup: Ram 1500 REV February 9, 2023, Windsor, Ontario – The Ram Truck brand confirmed today that its first battery-electric pickup truck will be known as the Ram 1500 REV. The announcement of the all-new Ram 1500 REV as the name of the brand’s first electric pickup truck […]

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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Roadmaster Debuts Universal Lighting Solution for Towed Vehicles

Earlier this week, Roadmaster, Inc. took the wraps off its latest product, and as usual, the company is looking to make towing safer and easier. The newly announced Auxiliary Lighting Kit is built for use with any towed vehicle, including those where traditional wiring diodes simply won’t work. Best of all, insulation is a straightforward…

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Automotive News: Time for Pinching Pennies at Ford, GM

DETROIT — This will be a year of belt- tightening for both General Motors and Ford Motor Co. as a potential recession looms, but the rival automakers are coming from very different places as they target billions of dollars in cost cuts, according to an Automotive News report. GM achieved record earnings in 2022 of $14.5 billion […]

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RVBusiness’ Rick Kessler Joins ‘Beyond the Wheel’ Podcast

EDITOR’S NOTE: Co-hosted by Kenny Phillips of “Moving Forward Adventures” and Sean Chickery of “Chickery’s Travels,” the “Beyond the Wheel” podcast is about the people and ideas that drive the RV industry forward. Phillips and Chickery are passionate about the RV industry, and that passion shines through each episode. Below is an excerpt of their show notes for this podcast episode, […]

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Brian Bishop Discusses Gold Heat’s Success & Dedication

Even before starting his extensive career in the RV industry, Brian Bishop has always had dual interests in electrical engineering and business management, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Brian graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and later from the University […]

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Black Book: Wholesale Prices Rise for Motorhome, Towable

Black Book, which publishes a family of vehicle appraisal guides, has released the Black Book RV market commentary for December. “The average sales prices for motorhomes and towables sold at wholesale auctions both increased last month. This is a little bit surprising given the time of year,” reported Eric Lawrence, Black Book principal analyst – […]

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‘RV Camping’ Mag Features Jared Gillis of ‘All About RVs’

EDITOR’S NOTE: Published by Mike Scarpignato and Susan McDonald of RVBlogger, the February 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 […]

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Keep Your Gear Safe and Organized with a Yeti GoBox

Austin, Texas-based Yeti has expanded its LoadOut GoBox line of gear cases. The company now offers three different models of the ultra-durable organizers, which are waterproof (IP65 and IP67), dust-proof, and built to survive just about anything you throw at them. The GoBox collection now includes three models ranging in size from 15 to 60…

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Fed Lifts Rate by Quarter-Point But Says Inflation is Easing

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve extended its fight against high inflation Wednesday (Feb. 1) by raising its key interest rate a quarter-point, its eighth hike since March. And the Fed signaled that even though inflation is easing, it remains high enough to require further rate hikes, according to an Associated Press report. At the same […]

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Camping World Wants to Give You $50 Just to Tour a New RV

If you’re planning to attend an upcoming Ultimate RV Show in the next few weeks, you could walk away with an extra $50 in your pocket. Camping World will be handing out merchandise certificates to attendees just for taking a walkthrough of a new RV. The vouchers are valid for use online or in a…

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RVIA’s Rudowich to Testify before Washington State Legislature

On Wednesday (Feb 1) at 8 a.m., Government Affairs Senior Manager Nick Rudowich will testify at the Washington State Capitol Building in support of an amendment that would improve the RV plan approval process, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The Background Washington is a unique state because […]

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Winnebago, Adventure Wagon Partner on Modular B-Vans

FOREST CITY, Iowa and PORTLAND, Ore. – Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries and Adventure Wagon, the premier builder of modular camper vans, announce today (Jan. 31) their collaboration on a limited edition van that combines the renowned craftsmanship and innovation of both companies to create the ultimate adventure vehicle. […]

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Aliner Ships a Smaller Version of its Evolution Camper

Compact travel-trailer manufacturer Aliner has announced a new edition to its growing line of towables. Last fall, the company revealed its Evolution trailer, a 15′ pop-up A-frame model with room for four. That model now welcomes a 12’version built for two. The latest addition to the Evolution family maintains much of the same features and…

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How the Manitoba RV, Boat Dealers are Coping with Inflation

RV and boat supply shortages during the pandemic made getting the vehicles tough to obtain, but with stock back to pre-pandemic levels, other challenges are now on buyers’ minds, according to a report by CTV News in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Nikki Spence is looking to buy an RV and boat for her family to use this […]

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Thor Makes Starlink Standard on All Airstreams and Other RV Models

Thor Industries has announced a new partnership with Starlink to bring high-speed, low-latency satellite internet to select RV models. Those include all 2023 Airstream trailers and a selection of other vehicles under the Entegra Coach, Jayco, and Tiffin sub-brands. This marks the first collaboration between an RV manufacturer and the satellite internet provider. According to…

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RV Industry Growth Spurs Road Projects in Middlebury, Ind.

MIDDLEBURY, Ind. – The Town of Middlebury along with Elkhart County leadership are together undertaking a road construction project, according to a report in the Goshen News. On Monday, Elkhart County Commissioners approved two aspects of the project: the interlocal agreement for design work on the road, and another for construction work for utility improvements. […]

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RVTI, General RV Tout RV Tech Careers at School Conference

As millions of consumers continue to hit the road in an RV, the demand for technicians to service and repair those RVs has also increased, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). To keep up with this demand, the RV Technical Institute is constantly looking for ways to recruit […]

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RVIA Aims the Spotlight on RV Industry’s ‘Designing Women’

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association. RV design over the past decade has changed significantly. Largely gone are brown plaid couches, overly ornate cabinetry, dark wood-paneling on every wall, and frosted glass-paneled room dividers. In their place are far more thoughtfully conceived floorplans and sleek interior […]

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