US Forest Service Tabs $37M for Recreational Sites, Cabins

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service recently announced more than $37 million in investments to improve vital recreation infrastructure located on national forests and grasslands, according to a release. These investments are made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which devotes unprecedented resources to rural infrastructure improvements, including repairs on national forest lands. The […]

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Winnebago’s Happe: Past Year Ushered in ‘New Landscape’

Soon after Winnebago Industries released its fourth quarter and full year Fiscal 2022 financial performance results – highlighted by Q4 revenues of $1.2 billion, and a record $5 billion for the full year – company President & CEO Mike Happe acknowledged that the “past year has ushered in a new landscape.” In a conference call […]

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Elkhart Community Holds ‘Celebration of Life’ for Art Decio

Nearly two years after he passed away at the age of 90, legendary Elkhart businessman and philanthropist Arthur J. “Art” Decio’s family, friends and associates set aside a special moment yesterday morning (Oct. 19) to honor him in a pandemic-delayed “Celebration of Life” ceremony that culminated in the unveiling of a statue of Decio and […]

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‘Portfolio’ Returns as Bronze Partner for Convention/Expo

The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that Portfolio, a provider of service contracts, has returned as a bronze partner for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. The event will take place Nov. 7-11, 2022, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, according to a release. “We are excited to have Portfolio back as a bronze partner for […]

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Rig Roundup: Togo RV Looks at the ‘Best Four-Season RVs’

Four-season RVs give you the ability to camp throughout the year, no matter the weather, according to a report by Kerri Cox published by Togo RV. While winter isn’t the typical time for camping excursions, you may find yourself wanting—or needing—to camp then. If so, finding a properly equipped rig is essential. That’s where four-season […]

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OEM Showcase: 2023 Cedar Creek 345IK by Forest River

Tyler Alamo provides a walk-through tour of the Cedar Creek 345IK, which features a large front bedroom with slideout, king bed, TV, washer/dryer hookup, and loads of storage space. The spacious bathroom includes a unique dual-sink vanity with loads of storage, residential shower with built-in seat, and linen cabinet. The large central island kitchen is […]

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‘Odyssey of Winnie’ Book a Humorous, Helpful Look at RVing

GRANGER, Ind., – Fulton Books author Michael Meyer, an award-winning professor at the University of Notre Dame, has completed his most recent book “The Odyssey of Winnie: Our Two-Year Adventure Owning an RV”: a cautionary and comical first-hand report on the realities of RV ownership. “The purpose of this book is to share our adventures […]

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Brown & Brown Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by 12.2%

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) announces that the board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.1150 per share. The dividend is payable on November 16, 2022, to shareholders of record on November 2, 2022. The dividend represents a 12.2% increase from the previous regular quarterly cash […]

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Aliner Recognizes its Top Dealer Partners at Open House

Keeping up with the demand of towable campers for Aliner these last two-plus years of COVID has been challenging, but if you’re not the lead dog, the view never changes, according to a release. Aliner dealers have had “unwavering loyalty, their team members are dedicated, and vendors have kept up with demand,” the release continued. […]

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RVDA of Canada Publishes October Member Newsletter

EDITOR’S NOTE: The RV Dealers Association of Canada just released its Member Newsletter for October 2022. The newsletter can be viewed as a flipbook (electronic magazine), or you can download the newsletter as a pdf at the “News / Member Newsletter” link on the member side at rvda.ca where issues are archived. Below is a […]

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American Glamping Association Hands Out Inaugural Awards

During the recent (Oct. 4-5) Glamping Show USA at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora, Colo., the American Glamping Association (AGA) awarded its first-ever AGA Glamping Awards. Presented during the Glamping Business Basics Workshop, the awards acknowledge the achievements and contributions of AGA members in their respective areas of the industry. The winners this year […]

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VORSHEER Announces ‘Start Engine’ Investment Opportunity

SALT LAKE CITY – VORSHEER Inc. has announced in a press release its Reg CF crowdfunding campaign is now live on Start Engine. Many know VORSHEER as an outstanding RV manufacturer, and our Start Engine campaign page provides a more detailed rundown of our mission and business plans going forward. Some will be familiar with […]

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‘Indy Star’ Publishes Controversial Report on RV Industry

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Indianapolis Star published an investigative report today (Oct. 19) that, according to the newspaper, took “a look at the grueling conditions RV workers endured as companies saw record sales and profits during the RV boom of the pandemic.” Under the headline of “Untold stories behind Indiana’s RV boom: A punishing pace, safety […]

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Eighth-Graders Take Part in Elkhart County Manufacturing Day

GOSHEN, Ind, – Horizon Education Alliance is partnering with businesses and other organizations for a seventh year to provide eighth-graders in Elkhart County with educational Manufacturing Day tours, according to a report in the Elkhart Truth. Manufacturing Day is a national program that creates opportunities for students to gain experience and knowledge about careers in […]

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Escapees RV Club’s RVer Job Exchange to Host Career Fair

With hundreds of registrations already rolling in, the RVer Job Exchange’s first Virtual Career Fair looks to be a hit, according to a release The two-day online event, Nov. 2-3, spends one day working with attendees to update resumes, practice interview skills, and prepare for engaging with employers. The second day presents employers the opportunity […]

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RV Women’s Alliance Officially Launches Mentorship Program

Providing a forum for successful mentoring relationships has been part of the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) strategic plan since its founding. After a successful pilot program in 2022, RVWA is officially launching a full mentorship program for 2023. “We consistently hear from members that they want education and networking to help them thrive in this […]

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Winnebago Offers Industry-First Online Retail Shopping

AUSTIN, Texas–  Rollick, the leading customer engagement technology provider for the RV, Marine and Powersports industries, and Winnebago, a leading RV manufacturer, have partnered to launch an innovative and modern shopping experience on Winnebago.com, according to a press release. The brand integrated Rollick’s inventory and digital retailing solution set into its website to better engage […]

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