Tredit’s Missy Rogers: A Drive for Customer Service

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Missy Rogers’ extensive customer service experience has made her a driving force at Tredit Tire and Wheel. Initially starting with the company in 2005, Missy is now their Director of National Accounts, where she supports Tredit’s Account Managers, customer […]

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AAA: Lower Oil Prices Cause Pump Prices to Drop a Nickel

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A lower oil price is causing pump prices to fall, with the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropping a nickel since last week to hit $3.63. “The national average reached $3.68 last week, and that might be the peak price for now,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “As long […]

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Wilkins RV Names Ken Conlee as OEM Sales Rep of the Year

BATH, NY – Wilkins RV announced recently that Ken Conlee, formerly of Alliance RV and currently with Grand Design RV, has been selected by the dealership’s sales team as the winner of their Manufacturers Sales Rep of the Year Award for 2022. Over the past three years, Conlee has operated as the Paradigm and Valor rep […]

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Newmar Honors Dealers; Annual Meeting Wraps Up Today

As the 2023 Newmar Dealer Meeting wraps up today at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, the sentiment among the dealers in attendance was overwhelmingly positive – a sentiment shared with RVBusiness before many were recognized Thursday evening during the Newmar dealer awards ceremony. Dealers said they were impressed with the 2024 model year lineup, […]

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Lazydays Opens New Dealership in Council Bluffs, Iowa

TAMPA, Fla. — Lazydays (Nasdaq: LAZY) announced the on April 24 opening of a new dealership in Council Bluffs, Iowa, located just east of Omaha, Neb., according to a release. The store is the dealership’s 20th location nationwide and is expected to add approximately $35 million in annualized revenue at a steady state. Lazydays RV […]

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WSJ: Do Lower Diesel Costs Indicate Slowing Economy?

According to a report this week in the Wall Street Journal, diesel prices have been cut in half during the last year. But while that’s undoubtedly good news for a large segment of the RV industry on the cusp of the camping season, the publication notes that it may also portend a warning for the […]

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Still Time to Register for RVIA’s Ox Bow Park Clean-Up

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an RV Industry Association (RVIA) release found on its News and Insights page. The RV industry is known for its vibrant community and innovative spirit, and a group of emerging leaders is taking it to the next level. Join the RV Industry Emerging Leaders Coalition for its second annual All-Industry […]

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Q1 Economy Grew at Weak 1.1% Rate in Sign of Slowdown

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy slowed sharply from January through March, decelerating to just a 1.1% annual pace as higher interest rates hammered the housing market and businesses reduced their inventories, according to an Associated Press report. Thursday’s estimate from the Commerce Department showed that the nation’s gross domestic product — the broadest gauge of […]

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Farm Bill Could Offer Possibilities to Recreation Industries

The RV Industry Association (RVIA) is encouraging its members and those associated with outdoor recreation to think outside of normal avenues when it comes to advancing camping and other outdoor industries. As the U.S. Farm Bill makes its way through the approval process it faces every five years, Chris Borneman, senior director of government affairs […]

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AIMS Power Introduces Dual Sensing Smart Battery Isolator

AIMS Power proudly presents the Dual Sensing Smart Battery Isolator 300 Amp – the smartest way to ensure your batteries are charged and protected while driving, according to a release. With its cutting-edge dual sensing feature, the isolator monitors both the starting and auxiliary batteries, making sure they’re always at optimal voltage levels. Once either […]

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Flooding, Natural Disasters Affect Plans of 1 in 5 Campers

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping information and booking, found in its 2023 Camping Report that 18.1 percent of campers changed or canceled plans due to flooding and natural disasters last year. Certainly many campers are adjusting plans today as most of Yosemite National Park closes because of imminent flooding resulting from a heatwave melting the area’s […]

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10 Easy Upgrades for Any RV

Are you looking to upgrade and refresh your RV before the start of the busy camping season? Want to add some new life and features to your motorhome or travel trailer? We have some suggestions on how to do that without spending days remodeling or draining your bank account. Here are ten quick and easy…

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The Perfect Generator For Your RV and Home

The Perfect Generator For Your RV and Home A Special Feature by Kendall Jenner Before the invention of the CarGenerator, backup power for RV’ers, as well as emergency power for homeowners, has required gas generators. Gas generators have been around forever and are a great solution in commercial applications, construction, and high-requirement residential needs. For […]

Northgate Resorts – Major Enhancements at Parks Around the USA

Lead Photo: In celebration of their 75th anniversary, Clay’s Resort will debut brand new cabins and cottages, a swimming pool, arcade, outdoor theater, and an upgraded log roll. Northgate Resorts Welcomes Summer With Major Enhancements and Events at Camp-Resorts Around the USA Grand Rapids, MI, April 24, 2023 – Northgate Resorts, one of the largest […]

Alliance RV, Lippert to Present “Color for Kids’ Event

ELKLHART, Ind. – Alliance RV and Lippert have partnered to present a family-friendly “Color for Kids” 5K fun run and walk to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County’s Brian and Jeannelle Brady Clubhouse in Elkhart, according to information provided by the organizers. The 2023 event will take place on Saturday, June 3. […]

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Sun Communities Property Revenues Increase During Q1

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE: SUI), a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that owns and operates, or has an interest in, manufactured housing (“MH”) and recreational vehicle (“RV”) communities and marinas (collectively, the “properties”), today reported its first quarter results for 2023. Highlights included: Real Property Revenue Increased 13.8%, Year-over-Year Net Loss per […]

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Lazydays Q1 Financials Mirroring National Sales Trends

TAMPA Fla., – Lazydays (NasdaqCM: LAZY) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. First quarter 2023 revenue decreased to $295.7 million from $376.2 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. First quarter 2023 net loss was $1.5 million, compared to net income of $27.1 million in the first […]

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Caravan Salon Set for ‘Fascination of Mobile Traveling’

DUSSELDORF, Germany – Being at home everywhere. Enjoying liberty and proximity to nature – the whole fascination of mobile traveling can be felt hands-on at CARAVAN SALON, states a press release at the event’s website. In Düsseldorf, all caravanning friends will be given a unique overview of the world of mobile leisure for ten days. […]

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Patrick Industries Sees RV Sales Dip, Growth in Marine

ELKHART, Ind., – Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK), a leading component solutions provider for the leisure lifestyle and lousing markets today reported financial results for the first quarter ended April 2. First Quarter 2023 Highlights (compared to First Quarter 2022 unless otherwise noted) Net sales of $900 million decreased 33%, as 25% growth in our […]

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‘Adventures on the Rock’ Lists Best States for Camping

Editor’s Note: AdventuresOnTheRock.com, a website promoting sustainable overlanding travel, conducted a study analyzing ten factors that could contribute to a successful camping trip and scored each one out of ten to create an overall Camping Index Score out of 100 for all 50 states. Following are the results of the study, which can be viewed […]

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