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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RVWA Spotlight: Meet Ali Rasmussen of Spacious Skies

EDITOR’S NOTE: Several times a month RVBusiness will post an “RVWA Spotlight,” which will highlight a member of the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) in each instance. Provided by RVWA, the member spotlight series interviews many of the women who make up the RV industry, highlighting how they got into the industry, what they currently do, and advice for other women. […]

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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 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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