Suppliers Benefit from Boom with New Product Development

Like the rest of the RV industry, those supplier companies producing products both seen and unseen on the RV exterior have benefited greatly from the boom of the last three years. And, again like the rest of the industry, many suppliers specializing in RV exteriors also are seeing a slowdown. That said, others selling into […]

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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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Winnebago Industries to Acquire Lithionics Battery in Fla.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today (March 27) announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Lithionics Battery, a lithium-ion battery solutions provider to recreational equipment and specialty vehicle markets. The addition of Lithionics will provide Winnebago Industries with enhanced technological and engineering […]

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As ‘Cookies’ Go Away, Go RVing Works on Digital Strategy

The internet marketing landscape is changing in a big way and Go RVing, the RV industry’s marketing arm, is working proactively to stay ahead of the curve. The challenge for marketers, including Go RVing, is that — in response to consumer privacy concerns — internet search engines are scheduled to phase out internet search digital […]

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Brinkley RV Moves into 1st Plant at Goshen, Ind., Campus

Micah Staley, a co-founder of Brinkley RV, recently invited local pastor and motivational speaker, Phil Byers, to bless the company’s first new facility erected on its emerging 250-acre manufacturing campus. This small, private affair marked a major turning point for the Goshen, Ind., manufacturer. The benediction, which Staley noted was “to recognize and remind everyone […]

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Escapees Escapade Celebrates Club’s 45th Anniversary

TUCSON, Ariz. – Escapees RV Club’s annual RV rally, Escapade, kicked off Sunday (March 19) with a big celebration of the club’s 45th anniversary. Nearly 1500 of the club’s members have taken over Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Ariz., for this five-day event, according to a release. During Sunday’s opening ceremony, Escapade Director Jean Mathes, […]

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RVBusiness, Wells Fargo Launch Annual All-Industry Survey

Coming off 2022 – a year whose first half was marked by the continuation of the pandemic surge only to drop off considerably through the second half – who knows what 2023 has in store? To help find that answer, RVBusiness and Wells Fargo CDF are again reaching out to the North American recreational vehicle […]

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Brunoforte, Happe, Martin Panel Highlights RVIA Confab

PHOENIX, Ariz. – A Leadership Panel – featuring Debbie Brunoforte of Little Dealer, Little Prices, a Campers Inn company, as well as Mike Happe of Winnebago Industries Inc. and Bob Martin of THOR Industries Inc. – highlighted the first full day of the RV Industry Association (RVIA) Leadership Conference, which concludes today today (March 17) […]

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RVIA Leadership Conference Gets Underway in Phoenix

PHOENIX, Ariz. – With about 180 people in attendance, the RV Industry Association Leadership Conference got underway Wednesday and runs through Friday (March 18) at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. Hosted by the Emerging Leaders Coalition, a group of “next generation industry leaders” formed by the RVIA a couple of years […]

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THOR, Forest River Confirm ‘23 Elkhart RV Open House Dates

ELKHART, Ind. – The 2023 Elkhart RV Open House will be held this fall on the week of Monday, Sept. 25, in and around the northeast side of Elkhart, Ind., the chief executives of the nation’s two largest RV builders, THOR Industries Inc. and Forest River Inc., have confirmed. “It’s about the same time as […]

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Camping World Acquires Pan Pacific RV Center in California

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – Camping World Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CWH), “America’s Recreation Dealer,” today (March 14) announced in a press release an agreement to acquire Pan Pacific RV Center. This acquisition includes two northern California RV Dealerships located in French Camp and Morgan Hill. Pan Pacific is a member of the Route 66 RV Dealer Network […]

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Pleasureland RV Set to Acquire Brambillas RV in Minnesota

CLOUD, Minn. – PleasureLand RV Center is set to acquire Brambillas RV in Shakopee, Minn., as its ninth location to the PleasureLand RV family of dealerships. “Jack Brambilla and his family founded this dealership in 1973 and are celebrating 50 years in business” said Dan Pearson, President of PleasureLand RV. “They have specialized in the […]

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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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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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McGhee: Fun Town RV’s ‘DFW RV Party’ Could Draw 75,000

Texas-based dealer Jarrod McGhee tends to think big, which explains how he’s been able to build Fun Town RV over 10 years into a 250-employee, 17-store RV retailer with outlets in Texas, Oklahoma and Illinois – with more on the way. He’s also managed to turn an annual weekend retail show, the “DFW RV Party,” […]

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THOR Industries Reports $2.35B in Net Sales for Q2 Fiscal 2023

ELKHART, Ind. – THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) today (March 7) announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended Jan. 31, 2023. Net sales for the second quarter were $2.35 billion, a decrease of 39.4% compared to the record second quarter of fiscal 2022 and a decrease of 14.0% over the same quarter of […]

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Strollos Among Blue Compass RV’s Leadership Promotions

Blue Compass RV announced the promotion of Don Strollo to Senior Vice President of Sales & Dealership Operations. In addition, Anthony Sahli has been promoted to Southeast Region President and Mark Strollo to Northeast Region President. “With our tremendous growth and the Blue Compass brand rollout in 2023 I am excited for Don to take […]

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Blue Compass RV Ranks in Top 100 on ‘Inc.’ Magazine List

Blue Compass RV Ranks in Top 100 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Southeast Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southeast list had an average growth rate of 673 percent. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Inc. magazine today (March 3) revealed that Blue Compass RV is No. 99 on its third annual […]

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U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym Tours RVTI, Meets Industry Leaders

ELKHART, Ind. – Indiana’s 2nd District U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym visited the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) today (March 2) to learn more about the school’s programs and its role in supporting and improving the RV industry in Elkhart County. “The RV industry is a main economic driver, not just in Elkhart County, but also throughout […]

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2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo Set for Nov. 6-10 in ‘Paris’

FAIRFAX, Va. – The 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo is set for November 6-10 at Paris Las Vegas, according to the RV Dealers Association (RVDA). The event is presented by RVDA, RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. The annual RVDA Convention/Expo brings together dealers, manufacturers, suppliers, and RV industry business partners for […]

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