RV News
-
Trends: Gas During Labor Day Highest Since 2014
The average gas price over Labor Day weekend is expected to be $2.84 per gallon, according to GasBuddy, a $…
Read More » -
Community: Dometic and Habitat for Humanity Partner
Dometic held its second annual Habitat for Humanity build on Wednesday, Aug. 22. Last year, Dometic held a panel build for…
Read More » -
RVIA Sees July Shipments Increase by 10 Percent
The RV Industry Association’s July survey of manufacturers found RV wholesale shipments finished at 36,525, an increase of 10.9 percent…
Read More » -
David Martin to Present Two Workshops at Vegas Expo
The 2018 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will feature two hour-long workshops in the sales track presented by David Martin, president of…
Read More » -
RV Arson Suspect Caught by U.S. Marshals
A convicted serial arsonist on the run after a massive fire at an RV business in Riviera Beach, Fla., is…
Read More » -
Airxcel Cleared of $2.2 Million Liability in Burn Case
A Fulton County, Ga., jury said Airxcel, a company that manufactured a range cover installed in a RV, bore no…
Read More » -
Auto Portions of NAFTA Reach Deal with Mexico
The U.S. and Mexico have reached a preliminary agreement on portions of NAFTA involving the auto industry, according to the New…
Read More » -
NHTSA: Recalls Made for TMC and Heartland
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2018 Thor Ace 27.2 RVs. The rubber liquid propane (LP) hose may sag and…
Read More » -
NeXus RV to Display New Floorplans at Hershey Show
NeXus RV recently announced that Boat N RV will be representing NeXus RV products at the Hershey RV Show in…
Read More » -
Girard Group to Display Latest Products at Open House
Girard Group will be displaying the latest in its line of shade products and tankless technology during Elkhart’s Open House.…
Read More » -
Sobel University Revamping Advanced Level Course
Sobel University will revamp the highly attended advanced level of the Comprehensive Sales Course with a look at the trendsetters…
Read More » -
KAR Auction Services to Expand TradeRev Staff
KAR Auction Services is boosting its investment in its TradeRev business as it seeks to spread the online appraisal and…
Read More » -
RV Factory to Pay $55,484 in Overtime Back Wages
Following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’ Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Elkhart, Ind.-based manufacturer RV Factory will…
Read More » -
Former RV Employee Facing Charges for Embezzlement
A former employee faces felony charges in connection with an alleged years-long embezzlement scheme that cost the owners of Toscano…
Read More » -
Regency to Display Rare Convertible at Open House
Regency RV recently announced that it will attend its first Elkhart RV Dealer Open House, running Sept. 24-27, to exhibit its 2019…
Read More » -
Flexsteel Reports Slight Decrease in Q4
Flexsteel Industries has reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year-to-date financial results, showing net sales were $113.1 million, down 3.7…
Read More » -
Garmin and Fusion Unveil New Infotainment System
Garmin International recently introduced the new RV-IN501 touchscreen infotainment system for motorized RVs. The system packs an edge-to-edge, 15-inch integrated…
Read More » -
Webcast to Cover Audits of Health & Welfare Plans
ADP will be hosting a webcast entitled “How to be Proactive and Reduce the Risk of Government Audits of Health…
Read More » -
Bank of the Ozarks Rebrands as Bank OZK
Bank OZK, formerly Bank of the Ozarks, has adopted the new name and ticker symbol OZK, marking the occasion by opening…
Read More » -
Tween the Lakes Campground Updates RV Park
The new owners of Tween the Lakes Campground in Grand Rivers, Ky., have revamped the RV park and re-launched its…
Read More » -
RV Technical Institute Makes First New Hire
The RV Technical Institute has continued its rapid buildout with the addition of its first new member to the team. Trainer…
Read More » -
Sika Introduces Sound-Deadening Underbody Coating
Sika Corp., a supplier of adhesive and sealant solutions, recently introduced the Sikagard-6682 sound-deadening and anti-chip underbody coating. Sikagard-6682 is…
Read More » -
Meyer Makes Quake LED Available Next-Day
Colorado-based Quake LED recently announced that its LED lighting is now available through Meyer Distributing. Jobber shops across the country…
Read More » -
Alliance Coach Adds FR3 Class A to Product Line
Alliance Coach RV sales and service has announced that Forest River FR3 Class A gas motorhomes have been added to…
Read More » -
RVnGO Details Insurance Coverage for Rentals
RVnGO has detailed its insurance coverage for renting RVs which has a low daily premium that is paid by the…
Read More » -
Numerous Break-ins Reported at Triple A RV
Medford Police in Oregon are seeking assistance to stop a string of break-ins at the Triple A RV. This story…
Read More » -
Sobel University Lists Winter Training Schedule
Sobel University has announced dates for training into 2019 in order to accommodate the increased demand for current and relevant…
Read More » -
Lazydays to Host Buccaneers Pre-Season Tailgating
Lazydays RV has announced that it will host pre-game RV tailgating for all Tampa Bay Buccaneers home games at Raymond…
Read More » -
Russ Dean RV Acquired by Camping World
Camping World Holdings is adding a fourth store in Washington state with the acquisition of Russ Dean RV. This story…
Read More » -
Canadian RV Dealer Inventory Levels Decrease
The Canadian RV Association (CRVA) recently reported that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the second quarter, ending June 30,…
Read More » -
Meyer Adds Stowe Cargo Systems
Meyer Distributing has added Stowe Cargo Systems to its line card. “Many truck owners use their trucks for multiple reasons,”…
Read More » -
SmartPlug Expands Manufacturing by 400 Percent
SmartPlug Systems has expanded its manufacturing footprint by more than 400 percent, a result of increasing consumer demand and preparation…
Read More » -
Campers Inn RV Adds Newmar to Louisville Store
Campers Inn RV will now carry motorhomes from Newmar Corp. at Tom Stinnett’s Campers Inn RV in Clarksville, Ind., and…
Read More » -
Webinar to Cover Managing Employee Performance
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 1 p.m. ET on…
Read More » -
Lazydays Tucson Debuts New Accessories Store
Lazydays RV recently reopened its Tucson RV Accessories & More store with a new look and a new location inside…
Read More » -
Community: Liberty Outdoors Donates Trailer to KOA Care Camps
Liberty Outdoors, parent company of Little Guy Trailers, is donating a Little Guy Max valued at $20,000 to KOA Care…
Read More » -
Business Owners, Former Coworkers Call Marcus Lemonis a ‘Vulture Capitalist’
Inc. magazine recently spoke with 20 small-business owners that either dealt directly with Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Camping World, or…
Read More » -
Gulf Stream Hires New VP of Sales and Marketing
Phil Sarvari, president of Gulf Stream Coach, has appointed Jeffrey Kloska as the new VP of sales and marketing for…
Read More » -
Northwest Shows Report Details Buying Habits
The Center for Exhibition Industry Research recently published the Northwest Consumer Shows Report, presented by O’Loughlin Trade Shows, which shares…
Read More » -
NTP-STAG Adds Stellar Innovative Products
NTP-STAG has added Stellar Innovative Products to its LP gas category. Stellar Innovative Products was founded in 2016, and is…
Read More » -
Erwin Hymer Group Explores IPO
Family-owned Erwin Hymer Group has attracted interest from private equity as it explores a stock market flotation which could value the German…
Read More » -
Meyer’s RV Superstores Expands into Pennsylvania
Meyer’s RV Superstores, which has five stores in New York, is planning to open a location at 7301 Allentown Blvd.…
Read More » -
Metra Electronics Wins Top Vendor Award
Metra Electronics, a leading manufacturer of aftermarket automotive solutions, received the Mobile Electronics Industry Award for 2018 Top Vendor –…
Read More » -
Vegas Expo Details All Sales Track Workshops
The sales track at the upcoming Vegas expo will offer education workshops with five presenters new to the convention/expo, along…
Read More » -
Jellystone Park Revenues Up 15.5 Percent
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts recently reported that its second quarter revenue was up 11.9 percent, while year-to-date revenue jumped…
Read More » -
Community: LCI Holds First Soccer Tournament
Lippert Components employees in the hundreds were brought together under the unifying banner of sport Saturday for the company’s first…
Read More » -
Dixie RV SuperStores Acquires Johnny’s RV
Dixie RV SuperStores is adding a second Alabama location to its family of now five dealerships. Johnny’s RV in Grand Bay, Ala., is the company’s…
Read More » -
Education Events Detailed for Hershey Show
An education lineup and a 50th anniversary celebration will headline Industry Days held from Sept. 10–11, in Hershey, Pa. The event is…
Read More » -
Dealership Torched by Rival RV Employee
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and federal marshals are on the hunt for a serial arsonist who allegedly torched nearly $350,000…
Read More » -
Utah Dealership Offers Reward for RV Theft Info
Nielson RV in St. George, Utah, is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of…
Read More » -
NTP-STAG Adds Ruggable to Accessories Category
NTP-STAG has added Ruggable to its interior accessories category, a two-piece system featuring a washable rug cover and detachable non-slip…
Read More » -
Camping World Now Carrying WoBLR Leveler
RV Intelligence recently announced that Camping World is now carrying the WoBLR, a level-measuring tool that pairs to a smartphone,…
Read More » -
RV Stolen Off Lakeview, Ohio, Dealership
Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio responded Wednesday afternoon to Durnell’s RV Sales, 530 N. Main St., Lakeview, in…
Read More » -
Vegas Expo Workshop to Cover Exit Strategies
Brad Stanek will be presenting his workshop, “Developing an Effective Exit Strategy: How to Understand the Value of Your Business”…
Read More » -
Canada and U.S. Negatively Impacted by Steel Tariffs
Canadian manufacturers who grew up in Canada-U.S. free-trade peacetime are quickly learning about tariff complexities — and pain — as…
Read More » -
Dometic Appoints New President of Region EMEA
Dometic has appointed Peter Kruk as president of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. Kruk joins Dometic from Stoneridge,…
Read More » -
FMCA Introduces New Member Health Insurance Plan
The Family Motor Coach Association has partnered with RV Insurance Benefits to provide the coverage RV travelers desire at rates…
Read More » -
U.S. Steel Unveils Major Upgrades in Gary, Ind.
Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson joined David B. Burritt, president and CEO of U.S. Steel…
Read More » -
Airstream Using CZone Controls for Smart RVs
CZone, a leader in digital control and monitoring, has partnered with Airstream to become its exclusive supplier of digital switching…
Read More » -
Giant RV Granted Tax Rebate for Job Creation
The City Council in Downey, Calif., unanimously approved an agreement with Giant RV on Tuesday, giving the business a sales…
Read More » -
RVAC Partners for Dealership Financial Planning
The RV Assistance Corp. (RVAC), a subsidiary of the RV Dealers Association, has partnered with The Stanek Group at Morgan…
Read More » -
FCCC Introduce Online Tool ‘My RV Advisor’
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. recently introduced a new online tool to help customers find the Class A RV they want…
Read More » -
inTech RV Debuts Off-Roading Luna Rover
inTech RV will be releasing its latest lightweight campers, called the Luna Rover, at 8 p.m. ET today on a…
Read More » -
Police Unit to Focus on RV Company Thefts
A special police unit is seeking to curb burglaries and thefts from businesses including RV companies in northern Indiana. This…
Read More » -
Hershey RV Show Celebrates 50 Years
The 50th anniversary of the Hershey RV Show will be held from Sept. 12 to 16 in the Giant Center in Hershey,…
Read More » -
Fastway Introduces a Solid Steel Ball Mount
Fastway Trailer Products recently introduced the Solid Steel Ball Mount (SSBM), the newest addition in the Fastway Flash ball mount line.…
Read More » -
W.L. Hamlet Associates Offering Tech Classes
W.L. Hamlet Associates recently launched four-hour, accredited RV Industry Association field training classes for Dicor roofing and sidewall repair products…
Read More » -
Manufacturers Draw More Space for Florida Show
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) held the space drawing for the 2019 Florida RV SuperShow on Tuesday, Aug. 7…
Read More » -
New Look Unveiled for California RV Show
The California RV Show has unveiled a new logo and new look designed off of the theme: Happy Camper. That…
Read More » -
Community: Gift Helps the RV Heritage Foundation Surpass the $1 Million Kevin Clayton Challenge
Pleasureland RV President Dan Pearson has made a substantial contribution to the Kevin Clayton $1 Million Debt Reduction Challenge, bringing…
Read More » -
Gallery: RVIA Names Aftermarket Winners for 2018
The RV Industry Association’s Aftermarket Committee bestowed several awards upon its members Tuesday evening, during the group’s Executive Conference in…
Read More » -
LCI Promotes Past NFL Player to General Manager
Lippert Components recently promoted Braxston Cave from assistant general manager to general manager of LCI’s RV products division. The products…
Read More » -
KING Introduces Two New DISH Antennas
KING recently introduced two automatic satellite TV antennas that view both Western and Eastern satellites for DISH programming. The new…
Read More » -
General RV Hit with Second Lawsuit
For the second time in recent months, General RV in Orange Park, Fla., is being sued. This time the company is…
Read More » -
Derema Group to Rep FIRMAN Power Equipment
Derema Group, a national sales and marketing agency in the marine, RV and outdoor markets, has announced that FIRMAN Power…
Read More » -
Zamp Solar Training Program Begins in September
Zamp Solar and Cirrus Solutions have announced the initial training schedule for its Zamp Solar Technician Training program in partnership…
Read More » -
CDK’s Fiscal 2018 Revenues Increase by 2 Percent
CDK Global has announced its fourth quarter and fiscal 2018 financial results, showing that revenues for fiscal 2018 were up…
Read More » -
KPA to Host Hidden Workplace Hazards Webinar
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar on Monday, Aug. 20, entitled…
Read More » -
Jayco Honors Top-Selling Dealers
INDIANAPOLIS – Jayco was in a celebratory mood Monday night, as the manufacturer met with its dealers to commemorate the…
Read More » -
RVIA Survey Shows What Buyers Value Most in Brick & Mortar Stores and Online
The RV Industry Association has released a first-of-its-kind Aftermarket Parts and Accessories Customer Survey revealing key buying habits of RVers…
Read More » -
Suspect Behind Spate of RV Factory Thefts in Cuffs
Goshen, Ind., police have arrested a man after forming a special unit to investigate a spate of thefts from RV companies.…
Read More » -
300 Million Elkhart Transformation Explored
Plans that could involve $300 million in development to transform a portion of downtown Elkhart, Ind., into a more walkable…
Read More » -
Thetford Introduces New Fittings for Titan
Thetford recently introduced two new fittings for its Titan Sewer Hose system that will make it easier to use in…
Read More » -
Team RV Express Adds Eastern Canada Representative
One of the largest transporters of Canada-bound RVs has added a representative based in Canada’s Maritime province of Nova Scotia.…
Read More » -
RV SnapPad Signs Exclusivity Deal with Dealership
Origen RV Accessories, parent company to RV SnapPad, has partnered with McClain’s RV Supercenters to be the exclusive seller of…
Read More » -
Cummins Plans to Repurchase $500 Million in Shares
Cummins plans to repurchase $500 million of the company’s common stock as part of a previously announced plan to return…
Read More » -
Ocean Bio-Chem’s Income Increases 18 Percent
Ocean Bio-Chem, parent company of Star brite, has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2018, showing a…
Read More » -
Coachmen Unveils New Ultra-Lite Line
Forest River’s Coachmen division will debut the New Spirit Ultra-Lite at the 2018 Forest River RV Expo. The Spirit floorplan…
Read More » -
LCI Promotes Ries to VP of RV Products
Lippert Components has promoted John Ries to vice president of RV products. Ries was most recently general manager of LCI’s…
Read More » -
Heavy Rains Delay Midwest RV Super Show
Due to the severe weather, the 63rd Annual Midwest RV Super Show has been rescheduled for Aug. 16-19, the showrunners…
Read More » -
NHTSA: Recalls Made for K-Z, Forest River, and Keystone RV
K-Z RV is recalling certain 2018 to 2019 K-Z RV Sportsmen trailers. Propane gas may leak at the back of…
Read More » -
Stone Vos Announces New Division
Brooksville, Fla.-based Stone Vos recently expanded its product offerings by adding a new division. A leader in aftermarket RV awning…
Read More » -
Transfer Flow Releases New Fuel Tanks
Transfer Flow has released a trio of in-bed auxiliary tanks with patented recessed cover boxes for 1999 to 2018 Ford…
Read More » -
NMLA Releases Finance Market Study
A comprehensive marine finance market study of lending trends and operations in the U.S. was recently released by the National…
Read More » -
RV Joke Book Hits Shelves
The RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum is now carrying the newly released RV joke book You Might Be A…
Read More » -
Trump Threatens Canada with Tariffs Again
President Trump launched a fresh auto-tariff threat against Canada late Friday at a time when Ottawa finds itself in a…
Read More » -
RVIA’s Crawford Joins Indy Customer Advisory Board
Visit Indy has added RV Industry Association’s Liz Crawford to its Customer Advisory Board. Visit Indy’s CAB assists the Destination Marketing…
Read More » -
Brunswick Buys Global Marine & Mobile
Brunswick Corp., parent company of Land ’N’ Sea, recently completed its acquisition of Power Products – Global Marine & Mobile…
Read More » -
Arrow to Host Special Event at Open House
Arrow Distributing’s Elkhart, Ind., branch will be hosting a special event from noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25,…
Read More » -
Webinar to Cover HR Investigations
KPA will host a webinar at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 16, to discuss how investigations are part-and-parcel of…
Read More »