Fed Official Suggests Substantial Rate Hikes May Be Needed

The Federal Reserve may have to raise its benchmark interest rate much higher than it has previously projected to get inflation under control, James Bullard, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, said Thursday (Nov. 17) according to an Associated Press report. Bullard’s comments raised the prospect that the Fed’s rate hikes will make […]

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Star brite Names New Leadership Team Led by Gregor Dornau

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Star brite, a leading manufacturer of maintenance and cleaning products for the RV and marine industries, has appointed Gregor Dornau as its new president following its acquisition by OneWater Marine/T-H Marine Supplies in August of this year, according to a release. Since the close, Dornau has assembled a new leadership team […]

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Why Real Estate Investors are Paying More Attention to RV Parks

For years, RVs have been associated with retirees who spend their golden years traveling the country. But that’s changing, and real estate investors have noticed. Encouraged by these changes and seeking higher returns than those offered by traditional property types, these investors are putting more of their money toward RV parks and campgrounds, according to a […]

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Knaus Tabbert Reports Strong Volume, Revenue Growth in Q3

JANDELSBRUNN, Germany – Knaus Tabbert further accelerated its growth in the third quarter of 2022 and recorded significant growth rates in unit sales, revenue and total output, according to the company’s release on its financial performance report. The Group also benefited from the continued strong demand for leisure vehicles in terms of order intake during […]

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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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Alliance RV Named in State’s New Entrepreneurship Yearbook

Alliance RV is among the 100 Indiana companies that were included in a new publication that highlights the efforts of the state’s entrepreneurs. The yearbook, which will come out annually, was announced Monday (Nov. 14) when Gov. Eric Holcomb pronounced Nov. 14-20 Global Entrepreneurship Week in Indiana. The news comes after an announcement earlier this […]

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Thanksgiving Travel Ticks Up, Just Shy of Pre-Pandemic Levels

WASHINGTON, D.C. – AAA predicts 54.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving. That’s a 1.5% increase over 2021 and 98% of pre-pandemic volumes. This year is projected to be the third busiest for Thanksgiving travel since AAA started tracking in 2000*. “Families and friends are eager to spend time […]

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RVWA Spotlight: Introducing Jenn Crooks of Bundutec USA

EDITOR’S NOTE: Several times a month RVBusiness will post an “RVWA Spotlight,” which will highlight a member of the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) in each instance. Provided by RVWA, the member spotlight series interviews many of the women who make up the RV industry, highlighting how they got into the industry, what they currently do, and advice for other women. […]

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nuCamp Set to Launch Barefoot, its Newest Fiberglass Camper

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of an article by Cristian Curmei for AutoEvolution.com. Read the full report here. A few days ago, I received an e-mail from nuCamp’s marketing group informing me that there are only a few days left until nuCamp officially unveils its newest addition to its family, the Barefoot. Soon […]

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LCI Adds Linda Myers to Board of Directors; Declares Dividend

ELKHART, Ind. – LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) Thursday (Nov. 17) announced the appointment of Linda Myers to the company’s Board of Directors as an additional independent director. Myers will serve as a member of the Audit Committee, Corporate Governance, Nominating, and Sustainability Committee, and the Risk Committee of the Board of the Board. In other […]

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RV & Van Life Is The Best Travel Nurse Housing: 6 Reasons Why

Cross-country travel nursing jobs are an amazing way to make more money and see the country. However, travel nurse housing can be expensive and challenging to find. Some clever healthcare professionals solved the travel nurse housing problem by moving into an RV or a van. Nomad travel nurse Brandon Donnie (@simplicity.ventures) thinks RV travel nursing […]

RV Buyers are Getting Younger and More Diverse

According to a recently-published report, RVers are getting younger and more ethnically diverse. That’s the conclusion of Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS), a company that creates software for RV, marine, and trailer dealerships. Recently, IDS released its annual industry trends report, which provides some interesting insights into where the RV business and lifestyle are headed post-pandemic….

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Dometic Launches Their Lightest and Quietest AC to Date

This week, Dometic announced FreshJet 3 Series, “the latest innovation in recreational vehicle (RV) air conditioning.” Designed to offer RVers pleasant and comfy days and restful nights, the FreshJet provides greater airflow and coach-wide air circulation with whisper-quiet operation. Dometic’s new AC is only 65lbs, …

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‘Generational Campground Report’ Notes Camping Trends

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC) has released its 2022 Generational Campground Report, detailing what campers are looking for as they search for their next camping adventure. It’s more important than ever to understand the mind of the camping consumer and understand what they want from a camping experience, which is […]

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AAA: With Thanksgiving Around the Corner, Gas Prices Dip

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The national average for a gallon of gasoline slid three cents in the past week to $3.77. The main reason is the global cost of oil, gasoline’s main ingredient, has been stuck in a narrow price range of $85 to $92 a barrel for several weeks, according to a report by the […]

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Bellefonte, Coshocton Take Top Honors at KOA Convention

Campground of the Year: Bellefonte/State College KOA Holiday The Bellefonte/State College KOA Holiday, owned and operated by Barbara Saulsbury and Rick Dillon, has been named the Kampgrounds of America, Inc.’s (KOA) Campground of the Year for 2023. The award, the campground system’s highest honor, was announced Wednesday (Nov. 16) during KOA’s annual International Convention in […]

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Towing with an off-road truck

By Andy Thomson Many RV enthusiasts share a passion for off-road adventures, and this means that they will be looking for a multi-use pickup. One of the most performance-oriented off-road pick-up trucks you can buy is the Ford Raptor. The Raptor is designed for high performance off road use; it is not intended to be […]

US Wholesale Inflation Eases to 8%, 4th Straight Slowdown

WASHINGTON — Prices at the wholesale level rose 8% in October from a year ago, the fourth straight decline and the latest sign that inflation pressures in the United States are easing from painfully high levels, according to an Associated Press report. The annual figure is down from 8.4% in September. On a monthly basis, […]

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RV Touring: Baja Adventure

Story by Dan and Lisa Goy Photos from Maggie Dumbarton Baja has always been Mexico’s frontier, not unlike the north in Canada. Even the Conquistador, Hernan Cortez, who first arrived on the Yucatan Peninsula and eventually conquered the Aztecs, never stepped on the Baja Peninsula until 1536. The two Baja States were the last to […]

RV Lifestyle Magazine e-Newsletter – Nov12, 2022

Every week, our RV Lifestyle Magazine subscribers receive an email newsletter, with the featured stories for the week. Here’s a sample of a recent e-newsletter… Grape Escapes, RV Bird Watching, Winterizing Tips, and MORE –this week at the RV Lifestyle Magazine website.. Click on the photos or the links to open the stories at our website…Please share this newsletter with […]

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