Lippert Introduces Bluetooth Smart Lock for RVs

RV accessory and components manufacturer Lippert has announced a new smart lock designed specifically for RVs. The device, which replaces traditional locks in most travel trailers and fifth-wheels, uses proximity-sensing Bluetooth technology to provide more convenience and improve security. Better still, it requires no wiring for installation. The Lippert Keyless RV Door Lock with Bluetooth…

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Sterling Hawkins to Speak at RV Leadership Conference

Sterling Hawkins, founder of the #NOMATTERWHAT movement and author of best-seller “Hunting Discomfort,” will address attendees during the 2023 Leadership Conference, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The conference, taking place March 15-18, 2023, in Phoenix, Ariz., will bring together top-level management as well as next generation leaders […]

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Go RVing’s ’22 Experiential Events Deliver Over 125K RV Tours

Experiential events are a core part of Go RVing’s strategy to expose diverse audiences to RVing and an active outdoor lifestyle in an unexpected setting, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The events occur in a range of settings, including music and food festivals, outdoor competitions, state fairs, […]

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RVIA Launches Leadership Conference Next March in Phoenix

The RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) brand-new Leadership Conference will take place March 15-18, 2023, in Phoenix, Ariz., the association announced in a News & Insights report. The conference, designed and supported by the Association’s Emerging Leaders Coalition, will bring together top-level management as well as next generation leaders from RV industry manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, and […]

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Setting Your Torsion Bars

Mysteries of the SAE J2807 Tow Rating Standard By Andy Thomson For RV owners, one of the most important factors in safe and enjoyable towing is the proper adjustment of the torsion bars that distribute the weight between the trailer and the tow vehicle. When properly set-up, the torsion bars will lever some of the […]

RVIA Government Affairs Team Lobbies for e-RV Infrastructure

The RV Industry Association (RVIA) Government Affairs team has launched lobbying efforts to expand e-RV infrastructure, according to an RVIA News & Insights report. After receiving approval from the Association’s Board of Directors earlier this month – and supported by the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – the Government Affairs team has […]

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2022 RV Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards

Welcome to the second annual RV Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. Once again, we asked our readers to vote for their favorites of the RV lifestyle, including vehicles, accessories, campgrounds, and everything in between. And once again, you didn’t disappoint. Whether you’re a full-timer, part-timer, or simply a weekend overnighter, we’re sure you’ll find these products and services to be the best…

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News & Notes: December 2022

Lippert Debuts Antilock Braking On Grand Design RVs Lippert Components Inc. has announced the development of a new antilock braking system (ABS) designed to integrate with the electric braking systems…

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What Is the Best Travel Trailer for Your Budget?

When you start preparing for your next adventure, ensuring you have the right gear can become overwhelming. That likely begins with the “roof” over your head or the travel trailer you haul with you. Travel trailers come in all shapes, sizes, weights, designs, options, and …

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Impact on California’s Zero-Emissions Goals on RV Industry

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). California’s plans to prohibit the sale of new cars and trucks that emit carbon have gotten a lot of attention lately, but what’s most important for RVers to understand right now is that, in 2035, 12 years from now, […]

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Consider RVTI’s Kevin Phillips Scholarship for ‘GivingTuesday’

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). One of the biggest challenges our industry is facing is the lack of qualified techs to service our products. This has been identified through numerous customer surveys as well as discussions with RV Dealers, OEMs, and suppliers. In 2018, […]

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Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Crystal Beach in Texas Opens

CRYSTAL BEACH, Texas – Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Crystal Beach is now open, following an ongoing renovation to bring the full Camp Margaritaville state of mind to life, according to a press release. Previously Bolivar Beach Club & RV Resort, the 150-acre beachfront location on Texas’ Gulf Coast delivers a resort-style, camping experience with unique […]

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Please Support Care Camps this Giving Tuesday

Let’s Help Send Children Battling Cancer to Camp… Someday, cancer will be nothing more than a memory. Until that day, Care Camps brings hope, healing and fun to kids with cancer and their families. Care Camps sends children affected by cancer to medically supervised camps where they have a wonderful time in the great outdoors […]

KZ Unveils New Customer Service Welcome Center

KZ Unveils Brand New Customer Service Welcome Center SHIPSHEWANA, INDIANA November 22, 2022 – KZ Recreational Vehicles has completed construction on a brand–new Customer Service Welcome Center, a 75,000 square foot facility that will allow KZ to enhance its existing industry–leading customer service experience. A 42,000 sq. ft. addition was added to Plant 2 on […]

Close encounters of the wild kind

Lead photo: Common loon © William Botka @will_b_wildlife Close encounters of the wild kind Photographers share their most exciting wildlife experiences… By Elizabeth Ouimet Originally published in Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Conservator magazine, autumn 2022. Wildlife photography is a pursuit of passion. Photographers invest countless hours honing their craft and learning about wildlife to capture moments […]

Royal RV Dealership in Middlebury, Ind., Eyes Expansion

One proposed usage of a development off of U.S. 20 in Middlebury, Ind., is an expansion of Royal RV, according to a report by The Goshen News. The RV lot would also include parking for smaller vehicles at the location. May Kratzer with Elkhart County Planning and Development attended the Elkhart County Commissioner’s Monday morning […]

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Reservations are No Longer Required for Yosemite National Park

The National Park Service has good news for anyone planning to visit Yosemite National Park next year. Last week, the NPS announced that it is doing away with its timed entry system, which required travelers to obtain a reservation just to pass through the gates. But while that may make spontaneous visits much easier, not…

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Industry Allies Mourning Loss of Sales Executive Mike Snell

Oregon resident Mike Snell, 54, a well known sales executive and friend to many in the RV industry over the years, passed away late Monday (Nov. 21) of natural causes in a Eugene, Ore., hospital, close friends have confirmed. While Snell’s last career stop involved sales of Class B motorhomes at Thor Motor Coach in […]

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AAA: Gas Prices Plunge as Drivers Hit the Road for Holidays

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Drivers fueling up ahead of Thanksgiving will benefit from falling pump prices, as the national average for a gallon of gasoline dropped 11 cents in the past week to $3.66. That’s the good news. Unfortunately, while lower, this week will see the highest Thanksgiving national average price since AAA started keeping records […]

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Questions About Unused FEMA Trailers Remain Unanswered

Seven weeks after Hurricane Ian and people still need places to live. WINK News discovered there are empty trailers in the area, but they’re not ready to be handed out, according to a report by WINK, a TV station based in Fort Myers, Fla. The state said they’re working on getting the trailers out to […]

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