Report: NHTSA Releases its Latest List of RV Recalls

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the latest list of RV recalls compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Per strict NHTSA protocols, manufacturers will next notify its dealer partners of the recall notice. Each notice will include details of the affected vehicles as well as the appropriate remedy. • Forest River, Inc. (Forest […]

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‘Camper Report’ Features Kropf Industries, ‘My RV Radio’

The “Camper Report Show” is a weekly feature of Camper Report, which is part of the RV LIFE family of RVing websites that provide RV forums, RV trip planning tools and mobile apps, and one of the largest campground databases around. Co-hosted by Bob Zagami and John DiPietro – RV industry veterans in their own right – the Camper Report Show has partnered with RVBusiness by […]

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General RV Achieves Recognition by Crain’s Detroit

DETROIT – General RV Center, with six locations and its headquarters in Michigan, has been recognized as one of the largest family-owned businesses and the top family-owned RV dealership in the state, by Crain’s Detroit, according to information provided by General RV. Earlier this month, the business publication released its annual list ranking Michigan businesses […]

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Camping World Eyes Montana with I-90 RV Acquisition

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill – Camping World Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CWH) today announced that it intends to acquire I-90 RV in Billings, Montana. The acquisition is anticipated to close in the third quarter of 2023, and it is the company’s first location in Montana. Marcus Lemonis, CEO and Chairman of Camping World commented, “This acquisition sets the […]

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Car and Driver Features 1987 Mercedes Unimog Camper

Engineered as a farming tool to help rebuild Germany after World War II, the Unimog has spent more than 75 years crawling inexorably across the most punishing terrain on the planet, according to an article posted on CarAndDriver.com. The Unimog is neither quick nor light on its feet, but in terms of off-road capability, this […]

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Colorado Teardrops’ EC Models are All Fully Electrified

BOULDER, Colo. – Colorado Teardrops has been in the league of builders head bent on providing mini camping solutions with electric power in-charge. After the family-oriented Boulder, the Colorado company has outed a pair of patent-pending teardrop camping trailers called Electric Classic that call out to both EV and non-EV owners, according to a report […]

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Highways in the Sky

Lead photo: Northern pintail ducks in flight. Seven drakes vie for a hen. ©DUC DESTINATIONS – Highways in the Sky Another summer in the north begins for snowbirds and migratory birds…  A Special Feature from our friends at Ducks Unlimited Canada You know it’s spring when the snowbirds migrate north to Canada. Migrating birds are […]

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RVWA Summer Discussion Series to Touch on Hot Topics

OSCEOLA, Ind. – The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) is planning a Summer Discussion Series geared around topics that are sure to generate productive conversations in the RV industry. The series grew out of RVWA’s 2022 book clubs, where leaders saw a need for deeper discussions within the membership that would allow them to learn from […]

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GEN-Y Hitch Opens Doors to New Nappanee, Ind., Facility

NAPPANEE, Ind. – GEN-Y Hitch has announced in a press release the grand opening of its highly anticipated new building. An official open house will be held on Aug. 16, for an exclusive first look at the new facility. GEN-Y partners, dealers and distributors will be present at the event for a full day of […]

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Spartan Showcases K3 525 Chassis for Newmar ’24 Model

NOVI, Mich. – Spartan RV Chassis, a go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF), introduced its new K3 525 chassis, designed exclusively for the 2024 Newmar Mountain Aire Class A diesel luxury motorcoach, according to a press release. Boosting horsepower to 525hp, the chassis delivers faster acceleration for best-in-class performance on hills and other […]

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Video: ‘RVing Today’ Explores Shocks, Dual Battery Setup

On this week’s “RVing Today” episode, Michelle Fontaine gets a Roadmaster dual shock set-up installed on her trailer. See the difference! Jeff Johnston decides to install a dual battery set up for his new Palomino truck camper to go along with the recently installed Go Power Solar system. With the popularity of vans and adventure […]

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Celebration of Life for Aram Koltookian Set for this Sunday

ELKHART, Ind. – A Celebration of Life for KZ Recreational Vehicles President & CEO Aram Koltookian, 53, who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, will take place 3-7 p.m., Sunday, May 7 at the RV Hall of Fame, Elkhart, Ind. All are welcome. He was born June 13, 1969, in Concord, N.H., according to his obituary. […]

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Organizers Finalizing Details for May 11 Power Breakfast

More than 1,000 people are expected to attend the 2023 RV Industry Power Breakfast, which is set for Thursday, May 11, at the Northern Indiana Event Center, part of the RV/MH Hall of Fame located on the northeast side of Elkhart, Ind. This year’s breakfast buffet starts at 6:45 a.m. and the general program at 7:15 […]

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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Rise with Temperatures

Black Book, which publishes a family of vehicle appraisal guides, has released the Black Book RV market commentary for May. “Spring is always one of the best seasons in the RV business,” reported Eric Lawrence, Black Book principal analyst – specialty markets.  “The warmer weather brings winter weary shoppers into showrooms who are looking to […]

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Lippert Issues Annual Corporate Sustainability Report

ELKHART, Ind. – LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) today issued its second annual corporate sustainability report (CSR Report). The report provides an update on Lippert’s initiatives on environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics, such as strengthening the company’s internal culture, supporting local communities and reporting on material environmental data, according to a release. “In 2022, we […]

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AAA: Drop in Per-Barrel Oil Prices Means Relief at Pump

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The price for oil has dropped nearly $20 per barrel recently to the upper $60s, which has spurred the retreat for gas prices. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline fell six cents since last week to hit $3.57. “The oil market volatility is leading to lower prices,” said Andrew […]

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Airstream Glamping Resort Opens Near Zion National Park

AutoCamp, the hospitality brand with glamping properties across the U.S. — from California’s Yosemite National Park to New York’s Catskills — opened its first Southwest outpost on May 1, offering travelers easy access to Zion National Park in Utah, according to a report by Dobrina Zhekova at TravelAndLeisure.com. Boasting 16 acres along the banks of the Virgin […]

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