Marketing/Comm. Focus of Workshop at RVDA Con/Expo

FAIRFAX, Va. – Dealers interested in learning how to improve the content on their websites without killing staff productivity can sit in on a workshop hosted by Paige Bouma, executive vice president of Trader Interactive, parent company of RV Trader, in the digital marketing education track at the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. The convention/expo will […]

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Travel Research: Rental Market Shows RVing is Here to Stay

Much like vacation rentals, interest in recreational vehicle accommodations soared amid the pandemic as travelers sought out safe modes of travel, according to a posting at  PhocusWire.com, a website devoted to research in the travel industry. Investor attention followed, with a number of RV rental platforms and peer-to-peer marketplaces attracting financing and undergoing efforts to […]

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RV Industry Helps Raise Funds for Ronald McDonald House

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Well over 500 people – including a strong representation from the RV industry – helped raise a ton of money last night (Oct. 13) for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana (RMHCM). The event, McDazzle Featuring Kilts for Kids, took place at the Century Center in South Bend, Ind., and […]

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Duo Form a Top 3 Finalist for 2022 MFG Excellence Award

EDWARDSBURG, Mich. – Duo Form is receiving statewide recognition as a Top Three Finalist for the 2022 MFG Excellence Award, presented by the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA), according to a release. The MMA will honor the winners of the 2022 MFG Excellence Awards during a celebration on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Lansing. Duo Form is being […]

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RVDA’s Pearo: Model Year ’23 and Current Sales Environment

Editor’s Note: The following column, written by Mike Pearo, RVDA Chairman of the Board and owner of Hilltop Camper and RV in Fridley, Minn., appears in the October edition of RV Executive Today. It is reprinted by permission. As we make our way through the fall season, it’s a great time to reflect on the […]

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Outdoor Recreation Roundtable to Release ’21 Economic Data

The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), whose membership includes dozens of organizations including the RV Industry Association (RVIA) and the RV Dealers Association (RVDA), is hosting a virtual event at 10 a.m., Nov. 9, to announce the 2021 Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Together with guest speakers from the U.S. […]

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Open House Debut: InTec RV’s O-R-V Adventure Trailer

Editor’s Note: This recurring feature takes a look at some of the products the RVBusiness team viewed during the recent Elkhart RV Open House. inTech O-R-V Offered in three models, the O-R-V is an all-new line of adventure travel trailers from Nappanee, Ind.-based inTech. The 30-foot O-R-V – the Adventure – is a toy hauler […]

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Winnebago Industries Wins RVWA Champion of Women Award

October 13, 2022 at 6:57 PM EDT PDF Version EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, was awarded the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) ‘Champion of Women’ Award at the inaugural RVWA Education Symposium. Winnebago Industries was recognized for its commitment and dedication […]

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Patrick Industries Announces Q3 2022 Earnings Release

ELKHART, Ind. – Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) has announced that it expects to release its third quarter and nine months 2022 financial results before the market opens on Oct. 27. Patrick Industries also expects to host a conference call on at 10 a.m. on Oct. 27 ET to discuss results and other business matters. […]

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This DIY Kit Lets You Build Your Own Wooden Teardrop Trailer

With their compact size and lightweight designs, it is easy to understand why teardrop trailers have become so popular. They offer a comfortable alternative to sleeping in a tent and are often small enough to be towed behind a family sedan or midsized SUV. When you add in a budget-friendly price, these diminutive towables suddenly…

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Autumn 2022 Digital Edition is now online…

The Autumn 2022 Digital Edition of RV Lifestyle Magazine is now online, for subscribers and newsstand readers. To view the Digital edition of the magazine, please follow click on the screenshot below: RV Lifestyle 51-4: 2022 General Coach Citation Reward 25 To request your password for this issue, please email editor@rvlifemag.com For tips on navigating […]

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AP: US Inflation Pressures Further Intensified in September

WASHINGTON — Inflation in the United States accelerated in September, with the cost of housing and other necessities intensifying pressure on households, wiping out pay gains that many have received and ensuring that the Federal Reserve will keep raising interest rates aggressively, according to an Associated Press report. Consumer prices rose 8.2% in September compared […]

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National ARVC Sets In-Person Class for Future Park Owners

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC) Prospective Owners Workshop (POW!) is back in-person at the 2022 Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE). Thinking of building or buying an RV park or resort, campground or glamping resort and don’t know where to start? Maybe you’ve already started the process but are feeling […]

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Hipcamp Helps Pass Private Land Camping Ordinance in Colo.

DENVER – Chaffee County, located about 2 1/2 hours west of Colorado Springs, Colo., this week approved a private-land camping ordinance that provides rural landowners with an accessible, clear, and cost-effective path to hosting small-scale commercial camping on private property. With the ordinance, the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners modernized the county’s definition of agritourism […]

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Winnebago Debuts Consumer-Friendly Online Shopping Tools

FOREST CITY, Iowa –  Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries Inc., debuted enhanced online shopping tools that help consumers shop for an RV more effectively and efficiently, according to a release. The company developed these tools as part of its continuous effort to improve the online shopping experience. With these […]

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Indiana Manufacturers Assoc. to Host Sustainability Summit

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana Manufacturers Association (IMA) is set to host its first Indiana Sustainability Summit for Manufacturers on Nov. 1 at the Ivy Tech Community College Culinary and Conference Center, in Indianapolis. This conference will convene a diverse group of leaders and decision-makers from across several business sectors. Speakers and panelists will share […]

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Travel Lite Revamps Truck Camper Lineup with New Brands

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following excerpt is from an article by Truck Camper Adventure. As your trusted truck camper industry news source, Truck Camper Adventure reached out to Indiana-based Travel Lite RV (TLRV). We’re glad we did. In a Truck Camper Adventure exclusive, Travel Lite has just revealed that its overhauling its truck camper lineup, which […]

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Outdoorsy Exceeds $2B in Transactions; Goldman Lauds CEO

AUSTIN, Texas – Outdoorsy, one of the leading experiential outdoor travel companies, announced today (Oct. 13) that it has exceeded $2 billion in total transactions. This milestone comes following the company’s best year on record and the continued growth of its innovative digital insurance brand “Roamly” that enables its peer-to-peer marketplace. The company celebrated its […]

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