Black Book: Wholesale Prices Rise for Motorhome, Towable

Black Book, which publishes a family of vehicle appraisal guides, has released the Black Book RV market commentary for December. “The average sales prices for motorhomes and towables sold at wholesale auctions both increased last month. This is a little bit surprising given the time of year,” reported Eric Lawrence, Black Book principal analyst – […]

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A Surprising Burst of US Hiring in January: 517,000 jobs

WASHINGTON — For nearly a year, the Federal Reserve has been on a mission to cool down the job market to help curb the nation’s worst inflation bout in four decades. The job market hasn’t been cooperating, according to an Associated Press report. Consider what happened in January: The government said Friday that employers added a […]

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Skyline Homes Named ‘America’s Most Trusted MH Builder’

TROY, Mich. – For the third consecutive year, Skyline Homes, a Champion Homes brand, is being recognized as America’s Most Trusted® Manufactured Home Builder. The annual study conducted by Lifestory Research is based on the responses of over 40,000 consumers shopping for a manufactured home. Skyline received the highest score in the proprietary Lifestory Research […]

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‘RV Camping’ Mag Features Jared Gillis of ‘All About RVs’

EDITOR’S NOTE: Published by Mike Scarpignato and Susan McDonald of RVBlogger, the February issue of RV Camping Magazine is now available. RV Camping Magazine is a monthly digital/video magazine created to entertain and inform RVers about all sorts of RV related topics. It’s perfect for full-time RVers, weekend warriors and beginners alike. Each month’s issue features full-time RV […]

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RV Road Trip: New Orleans, Louisiana

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Tech Q&A — February 2023

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Keep Your Gear Safe and Organized with a Yeti GoBox

Austin, Texas-based Yeti has expanded its LoadOut GoBox line of gear cases. The company now offers three different models of the ultra-durable organizers, which are waterproof (IP65 and IP67), dust-proof, and built to survive just about anything you throw at them. The GoBox collection now includes three models ranging in size from 15 to 60…

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‘RVing Today’ Features Tuson Brake Control, Ariz. Campground

On this episode of “RVing Today” Jeff Johnston shows us the advantages and reasons you should have a quality brake control system on your trailer. Also, Michelle Fontaine takes us to a unique campground in Arizona that is slightly different than what most RVers are used to. But, like Michelle, you’ll see why many RVers […]

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Modular B-Van Interiors Startup Launches Crowdfunding

LOS ANGELES – VanLab, a company specializing in designing and manufacturing contemporary flatpack DIY conversion kits for camper vans, announced today the launch of an equity-based crowdfunding raise on StartEngine. The company’s innovative, contemporary approach to the RV marketplace is aimed at making #vanlife more accessible and affordable for the masses, not just the wealthy few. […]

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Fed Lifts Rate by Quarter-Point But Says Inflation is Easing

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve extended its fight against high inflation Wednesday (Feb. 1) by raising its key interest rate a quarter-point, its eighth hike since March. And the Fed signaled that even though inflation is easing, it remains high enough to require further rate hikes, according to an Associated Press report. At the same […]

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ORR to Host ‘Working in the Outdoors Industry’ Webinars

Join the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) and key speakers from across the industry for a new four-part masterclass on available jobs, needed skillsets, trends and technical and academic programs for the outdoor workforce. Officials will be convening experts from every sector to share on-ramps for the next generation of the outdoor workforce. The Outdoor Industry […]

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Bankston Motor Homes Wins Award for Holiday Commercial

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Bankston Motor Homes Inc. has again been recognized for its outstanding TV commercials by the Davey Awards, according to a press release. The RV dealer has won a Silver Davey Award for its prior commercials titled,“We’re here for You”, and “Making Memories” in the Low Budget Commercial category. This newest award is […]

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New Horizons RV to Start Offering FlexArmor Roofing Service

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. — New Horizons RV in Junction City, Kan., will soon be offering a new service called FlexArmor Roofing, according to a release. Known as the Original Sprayed RV Roof, FlexArmor Roofing combines spray polyurea technology with RV construction to create a seamless sprayed RV roof. Chris Kaiser, an 11-year veteran of the […]

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Kenda Tire Joins Formula DRIFT as Official Tire Sponsor

With tire performance playing a crucial role in the fortunes of every successful Formula DRIFT driver, the series is delighted to welcome Kenda Tire to its ranks. The company will expand its motorsports programs for the 2023 season by becoming an official tire supplier to the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship. Kenda joins four existing tire suppliers and […]

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RVDA Applauds Bill to Combat Catalytic Converter Thefts

WASHINGTON — U.S. lawmakers in the House and Senate reintroduced legislation Monday that would help law enforcement combat an alarming rise in catalytic converter thefts across the country, according to a report by Crain’s Chicago Business. The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has indicated its support of the PART Act. The bill — known as the Preventing […]

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Lippert Names Black VP for Lamination, Shade Products

ELKHART, Ind. – Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert™), a supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components in the recreation and transportation product markets, announced Feb. 1 the promotion of Josh Black as VP of operations over lamination and shade Products. A native of Mishawaka, Ind., Black joined Lippert in February 2011 as a management […]

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Bontrager Outdoors Announces Braxton Creek RV Acquisition

Bristol, Ind.-based Bontrager Outdoors, founded in 2019 with the launch of truck camper builder Skinny Guy Campers, announced today (Feb.2) that it has acquired Shipshewana, Ind.-based Braxton Creek RV, a manufacturer of teardrop travel trailers, “one of the fastest growing, privately-held RV manufacturers in North America.” Terms of the deal are undisclosed. “We are very […]

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Donna Warr Named Director of Sales at Valterra Products

MISSION HILLS, Calif. – Valterra Products, a division of Dometic, announced that Donna Warr has been promoted to director of sales effective Feb. 1. Warr joined Valterra in 1986 and has worked in several positions within Valterra including Customer Service, Customer Service Manager, Inside Sales and National Sales Manager for the RV Aftermarket. She has […]

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62nd Annual Fort Wayne RV & Camping Show Opens Today

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Celebrating its 62nd year, the annual Fort Wayne RV & Camping Show returns Feb. 2-5 to Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. The event is hosted by Indiana’s RV and campground association, IMHA-RVIC. This year’s show features brand new 2023 units and a variety to fit every type of camping style and […]

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2023 RV Industry Power Breakfast is Scheduled for May 11

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and nationally recognized economist Peter Morici are scheduled to co-anchor the 2023 RV Industry Power Breakfast, scheduled for the morning of Thursday, May 11, at the RV/MH Hall of Fame Inc. and Northern Indiana Event Center in Elkhart, Ind., according to the organizing committee. The Power Breakfast, an annual event that […]

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