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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Shannon Raddigan Joins Brown & Brown Dealer Services

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Brown & Brown Dealer Services (BBDS) announces the addition of Shannon Raddigan to its RV business unit to serve as Development Specialist. Throughout the past decade, Raddigan has proven her worth to RV dealers time and time again, according to the BBDS release. Her passion and dedication to delivering training and development […]

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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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5 Blue Compass Stores Get Airstream Five Rivet Honors

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., – Blue Compass RV today (March 21) was recognized by Airstream for outstanding performance in sales and customer service with the prestigious Five Rivet Award for five Airstream locations in the U.S., according to a press release from Blue Compass. Launched in 2017, Airstream’s Five Rivet Dealer Standards Program requires dealers to […]

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THOR’s Denise Chariya Named Chair-Elect of RVWA Board

The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) has elected a new slate of officers and added a 14th board member to its leadership, according to a release. Established in 2019 just before COVID hit, RVWA has seen a steady growth in support and membership in its brief existence. Susan Carpenter of B&B Molders is remaining the RVWA […]

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Accessories, Seminars Highlight FMCA’s 106th Convention

PERRY, Ga. – A mostly positive vibe was the takeaway from Cincinnati-based Family Motor Coach Association’s 106th Annual Convention and RV Expo, which took place Wednesday through Sunday (March 15-18) at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter. Chris Smith, CEO of FMCA, was pleased with the turnout and the outcome of the rally. “It went […]

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RV Leadership Conference Deemed a ‘Fantastic’ Success

PHOENIX, Ariz. – While there were just over 180 attendees – nearly twice the goal – the biggest takeaway from the RV Leadership Conference, which was March 15-17 at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, was the consensus that the future of the industry is in good hands. Hosted by the RVIA […]

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Navigating the Mountains in Our Minds: An Interview with John Padilla

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit with the incredibly talented John Padilla: skier, graduate student, and filmmaker. John Padilla recently produced The Mountain in My Mind, a film that aims to break down the stigma around mental health by increasing conversation within the ski industry. After losing his 15-year-old younger brother to suicide in…

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Kitchener RV Show & Sale, March 17 – 19, 2023

Kitchener RV Show & Sale: A new vehicle extravaganza! A Special Invitation from the Ontario RV Dealers Association… March 12, 2023 – Showcasing a great selection of the latest RVs, the Kitchener RV Show and Sale, March 17 – 19, 2023, brings the thrill of the RV Lifestyle to the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium – known […]

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Brunoforte, Happe, Martin Panel Highlights RVIA Confab

PHOENIX, Ariz. – A Leadership Panel – featuring Debbie Brunoforte of Little Dealer, Little Prices, a Campers Inn company, as well as Mike Happe of Winnebago Industries Inc. and Bob Martin of THOR Industries Inc. – highlighted the first full day of the RV Industry Association (RVIA) Leadership Conference, which concludes today today (March 17) […]

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Chandler Retiring from Cummins, Schacht to Fill Role

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced that Mary Chandler, vice president – corporate responsibility and community relations and CEO of the Cummins Foundation, is retiring later this spring and Jim Schacht, currently a member of the Corporate Responsibility Leadership Team, will succeed Mary and be promoted to Vice President of Cummins. “Cummins […]

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There’s a Buzz in the Air as FMCA Rally Gets Underway

The day before the official opening of the Family Motor Coach Association’s (FMCA) 106th convention – which starts today and runs through Sunday, March 18, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, Ga. – and the buildings and parking lots that make up the fairgrounds were already buzzing. FMCA volunteers and staff members […]

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NeXus RV Named Elkhart Chamber Business of the Year

While there seems to be little to tie northern Indiana to the traditionally warm-weather camping lifestyle during the colder months, the RV-building heart of Elkhart County tends to remain a hub of activity as RV dealers submit sales orders — taken during the winter show season — for spring and even summer delivery. For NeXus […]

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Goshen, Ind.-Based Genesis Products Makes ‘FDMC 300’ List

FDMC Magazine (WoodworkingNetwork.com) is a monthly publication covering the best practices in woodworking technology and business. Now in its 37th year, the FDMC 300 is the woodworking industry’s oldest recognized ranking – by sales – of the largest North American manufacturers of cabinetry, furniture, architectural millwork, retail fixtures, home organization, windows/doors, components and other wood-related […]

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Darin Uselman Promoted to Chief Operations Officer at KOA

BILLINGS, Mont. – Darin Uselman has been promoted to chief operations officer (COO) of Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA), the company announced today (March 9). Previously overseeing operations for KOA, Inc.’s owned portfolio of campgrounds, in his new role, Uselman’s oversight will expand to include KOA franchise and Terramor, the company’s glamping brand, allowing for […]

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Truma Invites Community to Join 3rd Annual Spring Clean-Up

ELKHART, Ind. – From its energy-efficient RV appliances to the solar panels on the roof of the company buildings, Truma has always had a passion for sustainability, according to a release. For the past two years, employees of the European RV appliance supplier have celebrated Earth Day by cleaning the stretch of Elkhart’s County Road […]

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RVWA Awards Recognize Achievements of Industry’s Women

Much like International Women’s Day, the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) is rooted in recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of women. One of the ways the organization achieves this is through the RV Women’s Alliance Awards program. Started in 2022, the program presents awards in four categories: Trailblazer Award for Lifetime Achievement, Leader of Tomorrow Award, […]

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Don’t Forget! It’s RV Fixed Operations Certification Week

FAIRFAX, Va. –  The Mike Molino RV Learning Center, the Society of Certified RV Professionals, and the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) have designated this week, March 5-11, as RV Fixed Operations Certification Week. Individuals who earn a new certification during RV Fixed Operations Certification Week receive a free, one-year subscription to the RV Fixed Operations Today website. If employees are […]

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