Record Numbers Seen at Sportsman Boat, RV Show in Ontario

BELLEVILLE, Ont. – The Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre was packed over the weekend as people came out to see more than 200 exhibits at the 23rd annual Quinte Sportsman, Boat, and RV Show, according to a report by John Spitters at QuinteNews.com The show, which focuses on outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, […]

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NRVTA Promoting RV Lifestyle While Growing Tech Ranks

  The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) in Athens, Texas, is looking to expand its operation with a satellite school and potential additional learning centers in the next 18 months. Terry Cooper, managing director of the school built on turning out educated RV owners, inspectors and service technicians, said it’s not so much that the […]

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Video: GMC Motorhome Sets Speed Record at 122 MPH

Land speed records are a hell of a thing. Imagine traveling down the Bonneville Salt Flats at nearly 500 MPH in a purpose-built rocket-shaped car, or even just over half that in something a bit more mundane-looking. The thrill you might feel from traveling that fast is something that most of us will only get to dream of […]

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The Carrs Preview Escapees Escapade on RVB Capitol Talk

Travis & Melanie Carr, president and vice president of the Escapees RV Club, respectively, provide an update on the RV owners club as well as a preview of the group’s 62nd Escapade, the annual rally that takes place this year March 19-24 in Tucson, Ariz. Sponsored by Airxcel Inc., RVBusiness Capitol Talk is hosted by […]

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The Shyft Group to Present at 35th Annual Roth Conference

NOVI, Mich., March 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Shyft Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHYF), the North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit for the commercial, retail, and service specialty vehicle markets, today announced that Daryl Adams, president and CEO and Jon Douyard, CFO, will attend the 35th Annual Roth Conference in Dana […]

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US Economy Sending Mixed Signals: Here’s What It All Means

WASHINGTON — Maybe it was just too good to be true, according to an Associated Press report. For a few weeks in late January and early February, the U.S. economy seemed to have reached a rare sweet spot. Inflation was steadily slowing from painful heights. And growth and hiring remained surprisingly sturdy despite ever-higher interest rates imposed […]

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THOR Industries’ McKay Featherstone to Speak at SXSW

ELKHART, Ind. – This week THOR Industries (THO) SVP of Global Innovation, McKay Featherstone, will speak on the ‘Rethinking A to B: The Experience In-Between’ panel at South by Southwest (SXSW). Held in the conference’s Midwest House, Featherstone will join other leaders in the industry on March 14 from 1-2pm CT to share trends in recreation […]

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The Bowlus Heritage Edition Deftly Blends Modern Tech and Retro Design

Bowlus is best known for building some of the most luxurious—and expensive—travel trailers on the market. The RV manufacturer creates streamlined towables designed for well-heeled customers who don’t mind paying a little more for the most comfortable camping experience possible. But for 2023, the company has revealed a new model that is surprisingly affordable—at least…

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Lance Camper Set to Begin Production of Enduro Off-Road Trailer

At the SEMA show back in November of 2021, Lance Camper introduced an intriguing prototype camping trailer called the Enduro. The off-road-focused towable received plenty of attention in overlanding and RVing circles thanks to its rugged build quality and innovative features. But at the time, the Enduro was still in the development phase, with no…

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Biden’s Proposes $3.8B Budget for National Park Service

WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration Thursday (March 9) released President Biden’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The $3.8 billion budget request for the National Park Service (NPS) prioritizes advancing racial equity and support for underserved communities, tackling the climate crisis in the National Park System, conserving our natural resources, and using science to inform decisions, […]

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RVTI Exhibits at Pennsylvania Career Readiness Symposium

The Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators recently held its 32nd annual symposium earlier this month, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). . Exhibitors from statewide high schools and universities attended the event to share information on their vocational-technical programs, and one of the exhibitors was the RV […]

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US Adds a Robust 311,000 Jobs Despite Fed’s Rate Hikes

WASHINGTON — America’s employers added a substantial 311,000 jobs in February, fewer than January’s huge gain but enough to keep pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates aggressively to fight inflation, according to an Associated Press report. The unemployment rate rose to 3.6%, from a 53-year low of 3.4%, as more Americans began […]

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Wash. Post: Does an RV Downturn Still Signal a Recession?

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of an article by Bloomberg’s Justin Fox, published by The Washington Post. Click here to read the article in full. When the US recreational vehicle industry has slumped in the past, it has often been a sign that a recession is on its way. RVs are discretionary purchases, […]

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Happy Daze RV Opens 4th Dealership in Northern California

The new Happy Daze RV in Ripon, Calf., is now open, according to a report by the Manteca/Ripon Bulletin. The announcement was made a few weeks ago via social media of the state-of-the-arts facility at 716 Kamps Way being open for business, selling new RVs and trailers “every day of the week.” Featured here are […]

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Genesis Products Completes Purchase of Funder America

GOSHEN, Ind. – Genesis Products announced March 9 in a press release that it has completed the purchase of Funder America Inc. The agreement to purchase was originally announced on Jan. 31. The acquisition positions Genesis to meet the high demand for Thermally Fused Melamine (TFL) panels and broadens Genesis’ expertise as a leading supplier […]

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Expion360 Exclusive Supplier for Xtreme Outdoors Teardrops  

REDMOND, Ore. – Expion360, Inc. (NASDAQ: XPON), an industry leader in lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, has been chosen as the exclusive supplier of high-energy lithium-ion batteries and power system components for all Little Guy lightweight camper trailers manufactured by Xtreme Outdoors, acccording to a press release from the company. Expion360 state-of-the-art e360™ 120Ah e360 Li-ion batteries […]

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