Survey Shows Park Owners Expect Higher Occupancy in ‘23

Campground operators anticipate even higher occupancy levels in 2023 than last year, according to recent surveys by the Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO), Florida and Alabama RV Park and Campground Association and the Campground Owners of New York (CONY). “We’re encouraged by the consistent feedback we received from independently owned and operated campgrounds in […]

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RVDA Approves Revisions to New Model Intro Position

The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) Board of Directors has reaffirmed its long-standing position on new model introduction, according to a releae, and revised its position paper on the issue to align with the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) approved voluntary best practice that manufacturers make their annual model year and major product design changes between July […]

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RVIA Leadership Conference Gets Underway in Phoenix

PHOENIX, Ariz. – With about 180 people in attendance, the RV Industry Association Leadership Conference got underway Wednesday and runs through Friday (March 18) at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. Hosted by the Emerging Leaders Coalition, a group of “next generation industry leaders” formed by the RVIA a couple of years […]

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Yellen to Tell Congress U.S. Banking System ‘Remains Sound’

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen listens as she testifies during a House Ways and Means committee hearing on President Joe Biden’s fiscal year 2024 budget request, Friday, March 10, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Photo: Mariam Zuhaib/AP) WASHINGTON (AP) — A week after the second-largest bank collapse in U.S. history, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is […]

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Suburban Names Mike Shaver VP of Engineering, Quality

DAYTON, Tenn. – Suburban, an Airxcel brand, today (March 16) announced in a press release the promotion of Mike Shaver to VP of engineering and quality. In his new role, Shaver will be responsible for introducing new products as well as improving product quality through robust design and reliability testing. “Mike brings more than 15 […]

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Scholarship to Honor Life of Late U.S. Rep. Walorski

ELKHART, Ind. – The Elkhart County Community Foundation is seeking to spread the word about new scholarships being offered in the name of the late Congressman Jackie Walorski. The Jackie Walorski Memorial Scholarship and Jackie Walorski Memorial Ministry Scholarship honor the life and work of the late congresswoman from northern Indiana. During her time in […]

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Save on RVs, Accessories, and More at Camping World’s Birthday Bash

It may be Camping World’s 57th birthday, but the customers are the ones who are getting all the gifts. To celebrate this major milestone, the retail outlet is offering substantial savings on products, services, and brand-new RVs. To take advantage of these deals, all you have to do is drop by the Camping World website…

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Lightship’s Electric RV Grabs More Time in the Spotlight

AUSTIN, Texas – Lightship finally showed off to the world — or at least those attending SXSW in Austin this week — a prototype of the L1, an all-electric RV designed to remove a barrier for owners of all-electric SUVs and trucks who want to haul a travel trailer on long road trips, writes Kirsten […]

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RV SnapPad Continues Rapid Growth with SnapJack Launch

With the launch of SnapJack, a new proprietary product designed for travel trailer scissor jacks, Origen RV Accessories LTD, the manufacturer of RV SnapPad continues the pace of remarkable growth it has been on since its founding in 2015. Back then, company founder Gordon Wilson saw a void in the marketplace and filled it with […]

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‘RVing in New England’ Features Will Miller of Heartland RV

“RVing in New England,” the weekly Facebook Live show hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), tonight welcomes Will Miller, national brand manager at Heartland RV and host of the Heartland RV’s “Launching Life’s Journeys” podcast. “Look up PASSION in the dictionary and you will see Willie’s picture!” said co-host Bob Zagami . “He’s passionate […]

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BookOutdoors Now Offering its Services in All 50 States

DENVER – BookOutdoors, the premier online destination for booking outdoor travel, announced today in a press release that it is now available in all 50 states, offering outdoor enthusiasts across the United States an easy and enjoyable way to discover and book their next adventure. With BookOutdoors, guests can search and book a variety of […]

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US Wholesale Inflation, Retail Sales Both Decline in February

WASHINGTON — Wholesale price increases in the United States slowed sharply last month as food costs declined, a sign that inflationary pressures may be easing, according to an Associated Press report. Meanwhile, in a separate report, retail sales slip 0.4% in February after buying burst in January. From January to February, the government’s producer price […]

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Unemployment Rate in Elkhart County Spiked in January

ELKHART — The unemployment rate in the Elkhart-Goshen area jumped to 4.9 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday (Mardh 14), according to reporting in the Elkhart Truth. That’s higher than any of the other 12 metropolitan statistical areas in Indiana, and above state and national rates for the month, the […]

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American Coach Continues Partnership with Castroneves

DECATUR, IN – March 15, 2023 – American Coach, a luxury Class A diesel motorhome brand that’s part of REV Recreation Group, Inc., is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with internationally renowned IndyCar race car driver Hélio Castroneves. As he has for the past several years, Castroneves will serve as an American […]

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Lippert Attends FMCA 106th Annual Convention & RV Expo

ELKHART, Ind. — Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert), a supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for OEMs in the recreation and transportation product markets, announced today (March 15) its attendance at FMCA’s 106th International Convention and RV Expo, from March 15-18 at Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, Ga. In an effort […]

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There’s a Buzz in the Air as FMCA Rally Gets Underway

The day before the official opening of the Family Motor Coach Association’s (FMCA) 106th convention – which starts today and runs through Sunday, March 18, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, Ga. – and the buildings and parking lots that make up the fairgrounds were already buzzing. FMCA volunteers and staff members […]

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NRVTA Releases Episode #1 of RV Unplugged Video Series

ATHENS, Texas – The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) released Episode 1 of its nine-part RV Unplugged video series March 11, according to a press release. More than 20,000 views of the show were tallied on YouTube within the first 24 hours, and the number has climbed to nearly 30,000 since then. A live chat […]

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THOR, Forest River Confirm ‘23 Elkhart RV Open House Dates

ELKHART, Ind. – The 2023 Elkhart RV Open House will be held this fall on the week of Monday, Sept. 25, in and around the northeast side of Elkhart, Ind., the chief executives of the nation’s two largest RV builders, THOR Industries Inc. and Forest River Inc., have confirmed. “It’s about the same time as […]

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The Keystone Cougar Sport is an Awesome Fifth-Wheel You Can Tow with a Half-Ton Truck

If you think all fifth-wheelers are big, ponderous trailers that require a massive truck to tow, think again. The Keystone Cougar Sport is a versatile, well-appointed option for those who own a half-ton pick-up but don’t want to sacrifice on comforts and amenities. Best of all, it offers a lot of value, delivering a fantastic…

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