Chinook RV Seeks Dealer Partners to ‘Dive into New Territory’

Officials at Chinook RV, the legendary Class B & B+ manufacturer based out of Peru, Ind., announces they are looking to bring on experienced RV dealers to its dealer network and “Dive into New Territory.” Chinook is synonymous with “Quaility, Integrity, & Reliability,” according to a company release. Since 1938 RV superstores and small market […]

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Lance Camper to Start Production of Endure Off-Road Trailer

LANCASTER, Calif. – Lance Camper Mfg. Corp., a REV Group company, announces manufacturing will commence from April 2023 for its new Enduro Off-Road Trailer. As a leading manufacturer of truck campers and travel trailers, this marks Lance’s expansion into the overlanding product segment, according to a company release. Lance first debuted the Enduro prototype as […]

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Swavelle Group Welcomes Clients to Renovated Showroom

Swavelle Group is a three-generation family owned textile manufacturer and supplier that have been in business for 50 years — 40 years in Elkhart at the same location at 4505 Wyland Drive, Suite 300. They renovated their showroom space a couple of years ago in the middle of the pandemic and want to spread the […]

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RV Campsites You Should Reserve NOW for Summer

While spring may have only just started to arrive, it is never too early to start looking ahead to summer. This is especially true if you plan to travel in your RV this year. With more people camping than ever before, many campgrounds are now booked solid weeks and even months in advance. In fact,…

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Tricking Out Your Tech

Tricking Out Your Tech By Steve Froese, F276276 My wife and I are the proud owners of a Generation Z RV. Among other things, Gen Z embraces technology.…

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RV LIFE: Passport America Camping Club Still Going Strong

Although RVing is a hobby or lifestyle often born from disposable income, that doesn’t negate the desire to save money where possible. For over three decades, RVers have been saving 50% on campgrounds with membership in Passport America, according to a report by Patrick Buchanan for RV LIFE, a suite of websites and digital tools for RVers. […]

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Applications for US Jobless Aid Rise by Most in 5 Months

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week jumped by the most in five months, but layoffs remain historically low as the labor market continues to be largely unaffected by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes, according to an Associated Press report. Applications for jobless claims in the U.S. for the week ending […]

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Powell Says ‘No Decision’ on the Fed’s Next Move on Rates

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stressed Wednesday that the central bank’s policymakers have yet to decide how large an interest rate hike to impose at its next meeting in two weeks in its drive to defeat high inflation, according to an Associated Press report. “If — and I stress that no decision has […]

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Go RVing Looks to Make an Impact with LGBTQ Community

EDITOR”S NOTE: The following is a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The big picture: A critical component to Go RVing’s mission is a focus on audience growth, and the program continues to make an impact with the LGBTQIA+ community. During the recent MAGNA Events Equity Upfront, the partnership between Go RVing and […]

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SuperSteer Develops Suspension Kit for Sprinter-Based Vans

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – SuperSteer RV products has answered Mercedes-Benz customers’ requests for improved ride and handling of dual-rear-wheel Sprinter 2500/3500 camper vans and motorhomes with the new SS-480-1 rear suspension package that results in “sports-car-like” ride and handling, according to a release. The SuperSteer M-B Sprinter Handling Package SS-480-1 is priced at $1538.88, and includes SS88-1889 […]

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Darin Uselman Promoted to Chief Operations Officer at KOA

BILLINGS, Mont. – Darin Uselman has been promoted to chief operations officer (COO) of Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA), the company announced today (March 9). Previously overseeing operations for KOA, Inc.’s owned portfolio of campgrounds, in his new role, Uselman’s oversight will expand to include KOA franchise and Terramor, the company’s glamping brand, allowing for […]

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SSI: January’s Retail Totals, at 19,664 Units, Mirror Shipments

There were 19,664 retail registrations of RVs in January 2023, a 30.5% decrease compared to the 28,297 units in the same period in 2022, according to Statistical Surveys Inc., the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based company that tracks retail and consumer data for the RV industry. For comparison, the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) January 2023 survey of […]

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Auto Dealers, Less Hurt by Economy, Are Rather Optimistic

Dealers surveyed by Cox Automotive expressed more optimism about the coming three months after surprisingly strong January sales that followed three quarters of declining expectations, according to an Automotive News report. But while franchised dealers’ sentiment did rebound slightly, according to the first-quarter Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index survey, their outlook for their markets three months […]

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OEM Showcase: Jayco Debuts ‘Ultimate Dream Book 2023’

From Jayco: The Jayco Dream Book was designed to inspire readers, taking them back to the days when children would wait at the mailbox for catalogs filled with products that dreams were made of. New, old and even aspiring owners can flip through and mark off their ideal RV and start their journey here. Download […]

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Florida RV Trade Association Seeks Scholarship Applications

EDITOR’S NOTE: The FRVTA Scholarship Committee announced the following in a communication Wednesday (March 7): The FRVTA Scholarship Committee would like to remind you that now is the time to encourage your employees and their dependents to apply for the Florida RV Trade Association Scholarship. All we ask is that you display the enclosed poster […]

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Fenech Teases Next Boat Project with ‘Soundings Trade Only’

Soundings Trade Only , a trade magazine covering the marine industry, caught up with Barletta Boats founder Bill Fenech – now a co-owner of Brinkley RV in Goshen, Ind. – to discuss strategies that helped the company endure the pandemic and come out stronger on the other side. Fenech also hints at what might be […]

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WSJ: RV Market Slows as Inflation, Rising Rates Cool Demand

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of a report by The Wall Street Journal. Click here to read the full report, which goes into greater detail on the second quarter performance reports by THOR Industries and Camping World Holdings. THOR Industries Inc. cut its sales and earnings outlook as Americans hold off on buying new […]

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RV Industry Well Represented at Indy’s Work Truck Week ’23

INDIANAPOLIS – As the show floor opened Wednesday (Feb. 8) for the National Truck Equipment Association’s “Work Truck Week,” the Indiana Convention Center was loaded with gleaming examples of the finest products the work truck industry has to offer. No strangers to the truck world, several suppliers well known in the RV sector were also […]

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Airstream Partners with Porsche on Innovative Concept Trailer

JACKSON CENTER, Ohio – Airstream Inc., maker of the iconic riveted aluminum travel trailers and best-in-class touring coaches, today (March 9) unveiled a concept travel trailer developed in partnership with legendary design firm Studio F. A. Porsche. The concept will be showcased at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas beginning […]

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RELion Outlaw 1072s Portable Power Station Review: Built for the Campsite

As the portable power station market has gotten increasingly more competitive, it has become more challenging to determine which models are actually worth our time and money. Many of these products share similar specs and look a lot alike, which only adds to the confusion. Worse still, some manufacturers are going out of their way…

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