Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Up as Shipments Decline

Black Book, which publishes a family of vehicle appraisal guides, has released the Black Book RV Market Commentary for November. “The average sales prices for motor homes and towables sold at wholesale auctions rose last month, while auction volume continued to increase towards more typical levels. The RVIA reported that shipments of new units have […]

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Venture RV Recognized with RVDA Quality Circle Award

SHIPSHEWANA, Ind. – Venture Recreational Vehicles was presented the 2022 RVDA Quality Circle Award. The award represents rated insight into the dealer experience with Venture Recreational Vehicles and its products. Dave Boggs, General Manager at Venture RV, stated, “During the pandemic, rather than focus primarily on quantity produced like many other manufacturers, we instead chose […]

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THOR Industries Publishes 5th Annual Sustainability Report

ELKHART, Ind. – For over 40 years, THOR Industries has utilized responsible and sustainable business practices to inspire and empower families to connect with nature, and one another to Go Everywhere. Stay Anywhere. Today (Oct. 27), THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO), the world’s largest RV manufacturer, published its fifth annual sustainability report detailing the company’s […]

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Thetford Transferring Refrigerator Manufacturing Out of Ohio

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Thetford LLC, a leader in RV and marine toilets and sanitation solutions, together with Norcold LLC, a premier brand in RV refrigerators (collectively, Thetford North America), announced to employees and customers today (Oct. 27) the company will be transferring all U.S. refrigerator manufacturing to other global company owned and operated manufacturing […]

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Patrick Industries Tabs Q3 Net Sales at $1.1 Billion, Up 5%

ELKHART, Ind. – Patrick Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK), a leading component solutions provider for the leisure lifestyle and housing markets today (Oct. 27) reported financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 25. Third Quarter 2022 Highlights (compared to Third Quarter 2021 unless otherwise noted) Net sales of $1.11 billion increased 5%, reflecting growth in […]

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How to Layer for Cold Weather Camping Adventures

For many RVers, camping is a three-season activity. They enjoy the mild weather that comes with spring and fall and bask in the warmth of summer. But when winter arrives, they hole up indoors for three months in an effort to avoid the snow and cold temperatures. While it is true that chilly conditions can…

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What To Do If You’re Hydroplaning In Your RV

Have you ever experienced hydroplaning while driving or towing your camper? Here’s what to do if you’re hydroplaning in your RV.

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The Border Hookups Bring Full-Time RV Living Into Focus

After selling it all to live on the road, The Border Hookups are now sharing music to connect full-time RVers.

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AAA: Lower Pump Prices Seen as Demand, Oil Prices Fall

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The national average pump price fell nine cents over the past week to hit $3.79. It has dropped daily since October 11, primarily due to lower oil prices and fewer drivers than usual fueling up, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). “Global recession fears coupled with the Biden Administration’s plan to […]

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Latest ‘RVing Today’ Episode Offers RV Winterization Tips

In this episode of “RVing Today” – the longtime RV lifestyle program formerly known as “Rollin’ on TV” – Jeff Johnston gives us a good in-depth look at a 2016 model that explains why these trailers are so popular. Also, Kate Dunbar, the Campground Gourmet, shows us how relatively simple it is to make […]

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AL-KO Trailer Control Available for Commercial Trailers

NOVI, Mich. – Evasive manoeuvres, lane changes, ruts, overtaking and gusts of wind can cause the trailer to rock. Keeping the vehicle combination under control then becomes increasingly risky. That is where the ATC can help – now for commercial trailers as well, according to a press release from AL-KO, a division of DexKo Global […]

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Winegard Adds Flat High-Performance Starlink to Lineup

BURLINGTON, Iowa — Winegard, the company dedicated to bringing the greatest range of connectivity solutions to the world, announces the addition of the flat high-performance Starlink to its product offerings. This new product provides high-speed, low-latency internet while in motion, is designed for permanent installation, and is more resilient to extreme environments, according to the […]

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AIM Wholesale Dealer Show Starts Thursday in Arizona

Phoenix-headquartered AIM Wholesale will hold its annual dealer show Thursday and Friday (Oct. 27-28) at the Mesa Conventions Center in Mesa, Ariz. The two-day event commences with a full day of dealer training conducted by vendor staff and a welcome reception dinner that evening. On Friday, the show floor opens at 7:30 a.m., with events […]

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Capitol Talk: Fun Town RV’s Jarrod McGhee Talks Market

Jarrod McGhee, founder and CEO of Fun Town RV, discusses the state of the market impacting the RV industry as well as his dealer group, which now numbers some 18 locations in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Illinois and Indiana. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk series is sponsored by Dicor Products.

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Dometic’s Net Sales Increases 37% in Q3 Performance

STOCKHOLM – Dometic, a global market leader in branded solutions for mobile living in the application areas of food and beverage, climate, power and control and other applications, today (Oct. 16) announced its third quarter 2022 financial results. (Results are in Swedish kronas; 1 Swedish Krona equals 0.091 U.S. dollars. Highlights included: Net sales were […]

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Lippert Introduces New Solera 3D Awning Builder Tool

ELKHART, ind. – Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert), a supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) in the recreation and transportation product markets, and the related aftermarkets of those industries, is debuting a new Solera RV awning purchase experience through its recently deployed 3D Awning Builder tool. […]

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Convention/Expo Announces Vendor Training +Plus Sessions

Twenty-seven Vendor Training +Plus sessions are slated for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo that will help dealership professionals learn more about the latest products and services available to them on the market. Vendor Training +Plus sessions are informative one-hour workshops offered by prominent industry vendors in finance, insurance, marketing, sales, fixed operations, and management. The […]

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Inflation Starts to Drag on Consumers Powering US Economy

There are early signs that U.S. consumers, who have been largely resilient in the face of relentless inflation, are beginning to balk at high prices, according to a Bloomberg News report. From Whirlpool Corp. to Procter & Gamble Co., companies are noting that shoppers are feeling the pinch, and in some cases buying less, a […]

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‘RVing in New England’ Welcomes CEO of Heart Fire Press

“RVing in New England,” the weekly Facebook Live show hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), this week presents John Seeley, president and CEO of Heart Fire Press, which specializes in helping people become published authors. The show airs at 7 p.m. EDT tonight, Wednesday (Oct. 26).

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KOA a Gold Winner in 2022 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

BILLINGS, Mont. – Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) was named a gold winner in the Travel Weekly 2022 Magellan Awards within the annual award program’s Hospitality Marketing segment. Announced earlier this month, the award recognizes KOA’s efforts to bring consistent, expedited data to the outdoor travel and hospitality sector through the company’s monthly research report. […]

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