Keystone RV’s Jeff Kloska Designs Family-Friendly Sprinter

Who says RV OEMs don’t actually use their products? Keystone RV’s Jeff Kloska is here to prove them wrong. Kloska, product manager for the Sprinter and Outback brands, set out last summer to design a floorplan that would fit the needs of his family of seven. The result is the Sprinter 3900DBL fifth-wheel, unveiled at […]

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Happe: Winnebago Shows Resilience Amid Uncertainties

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Balance, diversification and resilience are traits that have helped steady Winnebago Industries through current economic uncertainty, President and CEO Mike Happe told investors during a March 22 earnings call following release of the company’s second quarter 2023 financial report. The Eden Prairie, Minn.-based maker of a wide range of outdoor lifestyle […]

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Auto Elite Releases 2nd Line of ‘Eco’ Luxury Sprinter B-Vans

ELKHART, Ind. – Auto Elite, the premier partner of Midwest Automotive Designs, announced March 16 in a press release that its proprietary Auto Elite specialty vans are now ready to ship factory direct from Elkhart, the RV Capitol of the World. This follows the recent release of Auto Elite’s Eco Evolution and Eco revolution, the […]

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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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Report: NHTSA Releases its Latest Rundown of RV Recalls

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the latest list of RV recalls compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Per strict NHTSA protocols, manufacturers will next notify its dealer partners of the recall notice. Each notice will include details of the affected vehicles as well as the appropriate remedy. Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) […]

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New RVs for 23 – Part 5

Our special report on New RV’s for ’23 continues with this article – Part 5 in the series… the photo above features the 2023 Cruiser RV Stryker Toy Hauler – scroll down for details on this unit. Cedar Creek – Experience 3425RL Fifth Wheel Cedar Creek is dedicated to enhancing the joy of the outdoors […]

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Auto Elite Touts ‘Eco’ B-Vans by Midwest Automotive Designs

Auto Elite, the oldest dealer and partner of Midwest Automotive Designs, announced today (Feb. 24) the launch of its new website and its proprietary Eco Evolution and Eco Revolution, the most luxurious and technologically advanced Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Conversions in the world, according to the company release. The company’s product line sets a new standard […]

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The Best Class B Camper Vans of 2023

While larger motorhomes and travel trailers have been popular for decades, Class B camper vans have seen a sharp rise in popularity in recent years. Smaller and more compact than their Class A and Class C siblings, these vehicles sacrifice interior space in favor of maneuverability, versatility, and convenience. And because these vans are often…

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Mercedes-Benz Preps eSprinter as an Electric Campervan

Mercedes-Benz is going electric by 2030. That means huge changes throughout the Mercedes lineup, including to the Sprinter van, which is a popular base vehicle for camper van upfitters. In that vein, Mercedes just unveiled the new eSprinter electric van. It’s coming to America in one version: a long wheelbase, high-roof model with the largest battery pack, according […]

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The Adventure 1 is a Tough—and Cute—Electric Off-Road RV

As the old saying goes, “necessity breeds ingenuity.” Such was the case for the Chief Scientist at a company called Potential Motors. When his four-wheel drive Sprinter van continually got stuck while traveling off-road, Chris Newton returned to the drawing board to design a better vehicle. The result was the Adventure 1, a small—but highly…

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Mercedes Officially Announces New Electric Sprinter Van with a 300-Mile Range

After weeks of teasing the announcement, Mercedes-Benz has finally taken the wraps off its next-generation electric Sprinter van. The German automaker revealed the new model earlier in the week, touting its versatility, reliability, and surprisingly great range. And unlike the previous eSprinter released in 2019, this model will actually be coming to North America. As…

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Video: This Custom-Built Sprinter Van Comes with All the Amenities of Home

One of the best things about touring someone’s custom-built camper van is seeing just how creative they can be with the interior design. Such is the case with the video above, which features a build-out that includes so many unique features that it’s hard not to be impressed. The van—which belongs to full-timers Alissa, Cody,…

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Winnebago, Adventure Wagon Partner on Modular B-Vans 

FOREST CITY, Iowa and PORTLAND, Ore. – Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries and Adventure Wagon, the premier builder of modular camper vans, announce today (Jan. 31) their collaboration on a limited edition van that combines the renowned craftsmanship and innovation of both companies to create the ultimate adventure vehicle.  […]

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Thor Motor Coach to Debut Riviera Class A at Tampa Show

TAMPA, Fla. – Thor Motor Coach is displaying more than 90 units at this week’s 2023 Florida RV SuperShow, Jan. 18-22, in Tampa, Fla., including the new Riviera Class A diesel motorhome.  Gates were to open to the public at 9 a.m. today (Jan. 18), at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Everyone is welcome to tour […]

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Winnebago Intros eRV2 Prototype at Florida RV SuperShow

TAMPA, Fla. – Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries Inc., revealed a fully-operational prototype of its all-electric, zero-emission RV today (Jan. 18) at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 18-22, according to a release. Known as the eRV2, the prototype emerged from Winnebago Industries’ original eRV concept vehicle, which debuted […]

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Solid Attendance Marks Camping World’s ‘Ultimate RV Show’

DENVER – Anybody arriving within about the first half-hour of the opening of Friday’s second day of The Ultimate RV Show at Denver’s Convention Center might have had a sinking feeling. About the only person in the lobby of the show early on was the kind woman greeting visitors and showing them where to go […]

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Impact of Sprinter Recall Being Felt Across the Industry

Product recalls are nothing new to the automotive and RV industries — anything requiring a big dose of human participation will, on occasion, come up short. That’s perhaps why when, on Oct. 31, Daimler Vans USA LLC’s recall of 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz- and Freightliner-badged Sprinter-based RVs equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission […]

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Winnebago Industries Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Highlighted by strong motorhome and marine revenues – up 10.1% and 65.7% respectively – Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today (Dec. 16) reported financial results for the company’s Fiscal 2023 first quarter. First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results Revenues for the Fiscal 2023 first quarter ended Nov. 26, […]

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