Industry Perspectives
-
RV News
Blog: The Bitter Taste of Winning
“Our strength grows out of our weakness” – Ralph Waldo Emerson The only way to avoid making mistakes is to…
Read More » -
RV News
New RV ‘Informational Network’ Launched
RV Executives Mastermind (RVEM), an information network geared toward the RV industry, has been announced. RVEM is organized by Kristina…
Read More » -
RV News
Elkhart Workshop Explores Details of RV-Buying Demographic Study
The RV Industry Association will host an in-person workshop next week, “Deep Dive Into The Go RVing Owner Demographic Profile.”…
Read More » -
‘Keys to Selling Your Dealership’ Webinar Set for June 22
For the second straight year, there has been an unusually high number of RV dealerships changing hands. For those who…
Read More » -
RV News
Exclusive: Rider Excited in New Role at RVWA
Sometimes the phrase is a hokey expression, but in this case it’s quite literal: Jessica Rider is, in fact, one…
Read More » -
RV News
RVIA Committees, Board Virtually Meet to Chart Course Forward
Despite the cancellation of RVs Move America Week, the RV Industry Association’s annual gathering in Washington, D.C., Association committees met…
Read More » -
RV News
RVDA Board Finalizes Plan for FY 2022
The RV Dealers Association board of directors approved a $3.96 million fiscal year 2022 plan, program and budget during a…
Read More » -
RV News
Join a Conversation with RVWA’s New Managing Director This Friday
The RV Women’s Alliance this Friday is presenting its new managing director, Jessica Rider, in a public forum where she…
Read More » -
RV News
In-Person Classes Begin Next Week at the RV Technical Institute
In-person classes are back at the RV Technical Institute in Elkhart, Ind. Starting next week, the school will begin offering…
Read More » -
RV News
RV PRO Welcomes Two Strategic Hires to Team
Recently, RV PRO made two strategic hires, Rebecca Tittel and Jesse Braughton, to support its advertising operations. Tittel joined RV…
Read More » -
Go RVing Featured on The Today Show
NBC’s long-running Today Show recently featured a segment on RVing. Aided in putting the piece together by the team at…
Read More » -
RV News
Video Blog: Tom Kline on ‘Yo-Yo’ Sales
If you look on the Federal Trade Commission website, the FTC talks about “yo-yo” sales. So, as the dealer, how…
Read More » -
Features
RVWA Grows Leadership Among Women
Confident, resilient women have a place and can excel in the RV industry. But having mentors and role models, a…
Read More » -
RV News
Martin Talks Backlog and Why He Doesn’t See an End to the RV Trend
Earlier this week THOR Industries reported a record third quarter for sales: $3.46 billion, which included $2.0 billion in North…
Read More » -
RV News
Dealership Profits are Booming, Driving Average Dealership Value to Record Levels
Haig Partners, which brokers dealership sales and acquisitions, said in its Q1 2021 Haig Report that dealership profits jumped 197…
Read More » -
Features
Winnebago, Newmar Celebrate Partnership
Timing is everything. In November 2019, Winnebago Industries completed its acquisition of Newmar for $344 million. Four months later, COVID-19…
Read More » -
RV News
Nominations Open for RV Aftermarket Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominations are now open for the Jim Barker Lifetime Achievement Award. Given to one individual each year who has contributed…
Read More » -
RVIA Workshop on ‘New, Current and Future RV Owners’
RV Industry Association members are invited to participate in a workshop entitled, “What You Need to Know About New, Current…
Read More » -
RV News
RVs Move America Set for June 2022
RVs Move America, the RV Industry Association’s annual gathering in the nation’s capital to lobby federal lawmakers on issues of…
Read More » -
RV News
Why Business Networking is Important Today
The RV industry experienced phenomenal growth in 2020 that is continuing through 2021. So, why should you network? Business networking…
Read More » -
RV News
THOR Partners with ORR Promoting Diversity in Outdoor Recreation
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) said it has partnered with THOR Industries to establish a coalition to help ensure everyone…
Read More » -
RV News
Podcast: New Episode Goes Live Tuesday
The second Tuesday of the month means another edition of In Tow With RV PRO will go live tomorrow, and…
Read More » -
RV News
ORR Applauds Biden Administration’s $2.8B Proposal to Expand Outdoor Access
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable said Thursday it applauds the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture’s announcement regarding $2.8…
Read More » -
Obituary: Bruce Hout, RV Industry Veteran
Bruce W. Hout died recently at the age of 67 in Elkhart, Ind. Described as a long-term veteran of the…
Read More » -
RV News
2021 Partners Outdoors Conference Concludes
This week, more 150 outdoor recreation industry leaders came together virtually with federal agency and conservation partners for Outdoor Recreation…
Read More » -
RV News
RVing in New England Looks Back on one Crazy Year
The Facebook Live program, RVing in New England, tonight will be themed, “What a Difference a Year Makes!” “With Memorial…
Read More » -
RV News
2021 RV Shipments Projected to Exceed 576,000
Continued strong growth through the remainder of 2021 will push RV wholesale shipments to their highest historical total ever, according…
Read More » -
RV News
A Memorial Day Message from RVIA’s Craig Kirby
The following was written by RV industry Association President Craig Kirby. Good Morning Members, As we head into the weekend…
Read More » -
Features
Three Decades In, Still Driving Innovation
As Advantage PressurePro celebrates 30 years in business this year, the founding Zaroor family has many accomplishments to celebrate. The…
Read More » -
Lawmakers Introduce Tax Deduction Fix for RV Trailers, Campers
Reps. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., and Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced bipartisan legislation Wednesday to equalize the tax breaks for different types…
Read More » -
RV News
RVIA Publishes Infographic on First-Time RV Owners
As the RV Industry Association has exploded in growth over the past year, more people are investing in one for…
Read More » -
RV News
Annual ORR Outdoors (Virtual) Conference Next Week
Partners Outdoors, the annual conference hosted by the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable for more than 30 years, brings together stakeholders from…
Read More » -
RV News
April Breaks Another Record for RV Shipments
The RV Industry Association’s April 2021 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 51,813 units…
Read More » -
RV News
Dealer Registration Now Open for 2021 RV Dealers Con/Expo
Dealer registration is now open for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, set for Nov. 8-12 at Paris Las Vegas. The…
Read More » -
RV News
Go RVing Wins First National REGGIE Award Recognition
Go RVing has won a Silver REGGIE Award for its “Go on a Real Vacation” campaign, which was launched last…
Read More » -
Friends, Colleagues Remember Former Elkhart Mayor
Former Mayor Dave Miller, who died Sunday at Elkhart General Hospital after a weeks-long battle with COVID-19, was remembered by…
Read More » -
RV News
Tuesday is Podcast Day
The fourth Tuesday of the month means another new edition of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast goes live,and…
Read More » -
RV News
US Lighting Group Forming RV Electronics Division
The US Lighting Group has announced plans to form a new division, RVtronix. The new division will design, manufacture, and…
Read More » -
RV News
Caravan Salon Scheduled for Late August
The 60th staging of Caravan Salon, Europe’s leading trade fair for motorhomes, caravans and equipment, will take place from Aug. 28…
Read More » -
RV News
Upcoming RVIA Webinars Highlight New Buyers and RoadSigns Forecast
A members-only webinar from the RV Industry Association is being presented next week entitled, “2020 RV Buyers: Insights & Motivations.”…
Read More » -
Senator Pushes 7-Year GSP Renewal Bill
The RV Industry Association’s Government Affairs Committee keeps close watch on legislation at the state and federal level that would…
Read More » -
RV News
Harvest Hosts Study Offers Summer Travel Forecast
Harvest Hosts, a membership program giving RVers access to unique camping options, has revealed the results of its newest study…
Read More » -
RV News
Survey Finds 56M People Plan to RV This Summer
A recent survey of 180 million leisure travelers, commissioned by the RV Industry Association and conducted by Cairn Consulting, found…
Read More » -
RV News
Exhibitor Information Now Available for 2021 RV Dealers Con/Expo
RVDA said it is looking forward to welcoming its members back for in-person continuing education and networking at the 2021…
Read More » -
RV News
Nominations Open for Lifetime Achievement Award in the RV Aftermarket
Nominations are now open for the Jim Barker Lifetime Achievement Award. Given to one individual each year who has contributed…
Read More » -
CBS: RV Sales Booming, Leading to Shortages
This past weekend the CBS Evening News turned a spotlight on the RV industry, examining the struggles some dealers are…
Read More » -
RV News
Outdoorsy Taps Backcountry as Official Gear and Adventurer Guide
Outdoorsy, the online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, and Backcountry, the online specialty retailer of outdoor gear and clothing, have…
Read More » -
RV News
This Week’s RV PRO Podcast: Women of the RV Industry
This Tuesday features a very special edition of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast. Coinciding with our May print…
Read More » -
RV News
RV PRO Seeks Military Veterans; Dealer Deadline is Today
RV PRO magazine will be launching its 10th special theme for the annual “Made-in-the-U.S.A.” July issue, and this time it’s…
Read More » -
RV News
Work Continues on MH Portion of the RV/MH Hall of Fame
Construction continues on the 21,000-square-foot building that will house the future manufactured housing museum at the RV/MH Hall of Fame…
Read More » -
RV News
Update on Mike Molino RV Learning Center’s Jerry Greer Legacy Fund
A legacy fund established by friends of RVDA Past Chairman Jerry Greer benefiting the Mike Molino RV Learning Center has…
Read More » -
RV News
RVDA/Baird Dealer Survey: Outlook Remains Positive
Dealers remain optimistic about current conditions, as well as in the three- to five-year time period, based upon the latest…
Read More » -
RV News
Video: RVTI Director Talks Skilled Labor Demand
Chance Seales of the cable TV network Newsy recently interviewed Curtis Hemmeler, executive director of the RV Technical Institute and…
Read More » -
RV News
Blog: Warranty Blues?
There was a good ol’ boy traveling for a company down in Carolina. He had trouble at the end of…
Read More » -
RV News
Don Clark is Newest In Tow with RV PRO Podcast Guest Tuesday
The second Tuesday of the month means a new In Tow with RV PRO podcast episode will go live and…
Read More » -
RV News
‘Women in RVing’ Series Partnership
Rollin’ On TV and the RV Women’s Alliance have partnered to produce a four-part TV feature titled, “Women in RVing”…
Read More » -
RV News
Winnebago Featured on ABC’s ‘Made in America’
(An ABC World News Tonight segment called “Made in America” recently highlighted Winnebago and demonstrated some of the ways people…
Read More » -
RV News
RVIA Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week
The RV Industry Association on Wednesday posted an announcement to its website celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week. National Travel…
Read More » -
RV News
KOA CEO Completes Satellite Media Tour
Kampgrounds of America CEO and President, Toby O’Rourke, recently completed a satellite media tour in which she shared findings from…
Read More » -
RV News
Go RV Rentals Publishes 2021 RV Rental Price Report
Go RV Rentals, the preeminent source for RV rental pricing analytics, has released its 2021 RV Rental Price Report. Since…
Read More » -
RV News
KPA/RV Learning Center to Host Webinar on Accident Prevention
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host the webinar “Dealership Accident Prevention Through Near Miss…
Read More » -
RV News
Video: RV Technical Institute Hosts RVWA’s Drab to Fab Project
Over the past nine months, women from across the RV industry have taken an RV from drab to fab using…
Read More » -
RV News
Obit: RVDA Notes Passing of Paul Evert
RVDA said it regrets to inform its membership that long-time RVDA member Paul Evert, founder of Paul Evert’s RV Country,…
Read More » -
RV News
Steve Plemmons Receives First-Ever NCRVDA Lifetime Achievement Award
Steve Plemmons of Bill Plemmons RV World in Rural Hall, N.C., was recognized last week by his fellow RV dealers…
Read More » -
RV News
Report: RV Resale Values at ‘Historically High Levels’
Costa Mesa, Calif.-based J.D. Power, a data analytics and consumer intelligence firm, has published a first-quarter overview of RV price…
Read More » -
RV News
RVIA Survey Identifies Trends with New RVers
RVIA recently surveyed a cross-section of new RV buys to determine how their attitudes may or may not be different…
Read More » -
RV News
SylvanSport CEO Talks COVID and Company Philosophy
Brevard, N.C.-based SylvanSport was founded in 2004 on the idea of creating an innovative pop-up camper. Fast-forward to now, and…
Read More » -
Chip Shortage Keeps Causing Chaos for Automakers
The chip shortage is continuing to affect the auto industry in a way that will still be felt months from…
Read More » -
RV News
RVshare: RV Rental Bookings Up 846% in April
Peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace RVshare said that bookings are surging ahead of the summer travel season. April reservations are up…
Read More » -
RV News
Airxcel Announces Death of Industry Veteran Kevin Phillips
Long-time industry veteran Kevin Phillips passed away on Sunday, April 25, due to complications from COVID. Most recently Phillips was…
Read More » -
RV News
Airstream Steers Current Momentum into Long-Term Plan
Airstream is trying to make the most of unprecedented boom times today while continuing to overhaul the king of upscale…
Read More » -
In Tow with RV PRO Podcast Guest: Diana LeBlanc-Link
The fourth Tuesday of the month means a new In Tow with RV PRO podcast episode and coming up this…
Read More » -
RV News
Permatex Continues StarCom Sponsorship for 2021 NASCAR Season
Permatex has announced that the company will continue its sponsorship of the StarCom Racing Team for two key races during…
Read More » -
RV News
Black Book: Towables and Motorized Auction Prices Hit Another Record High
“The values of used RVs sold at wholesale auctions rose across the board last month. This is the time of…
Read More » -
RV News
KOA Annual Report: Camping Interest Remains High
This week, KOA released its annual North American Camping Report. Compared to 2019, the proportion of first-time campers across the…
Read More » -
RV News
Exclusive: Lanciotti Settles in as Head of REV Recreation Segment
Mike Lanciotti has hit the ground running since taking the reins of REV Group’s RV division, which had been without…
Read More » -
RV News
RVIA Highlights Importance of Campground Modernization
This is the middle of National Park Week, and the RV Industry Association released a report detailing what it would…
Read More » -
RV News
RV Industry Continues to Set Record Shipments While Improving Supply Chain
The RV Industry Association reflects on a year like no other in the history of the industry. One year ago,…
Read More » -
RV News
Winnebago Industries Senior VP Speaks with WGN Chicago
WGN-Chicago radio host John Williams recently spoke with Winnebago Industries’ Senior Vice President, Brian Hazelton, about the state of the…
Read More » -
RV News
Canadian RV Industry Reps Meeting with Parliamentarians this Week
Representatives from the RVDA of Canada and the Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC) are meeting virtually with Parliamentarians this…
Read More » -
RV News
Baird Dealer Sentiment Stays Strong in March
Dealers remain optimistic about current conditions, as well as in the three- to five-year time period, based upon the latest…
Read More » -
RV News
Community: Meet Angelina, A Care Camps Hero of Hope
RVP Editor’s note: Care Camps is a children’s non-profit that sends kids with cancer to special oncology camps. This “Hero…
Read More » -
RV News
Driving Policy Webinar Discusses Taxes
RVIA will host another members-only driving policy webinar, where the discussion will focus around the biggest tax issues of the…
Read More » -
RV News
KOA CEO Appears on Yahoo Finance
Kampgrounds of America CEO and President Toby O’Rourke appeared on Yahoo Finance last week to discuss camping amid the pandemic…
Read More » -
RV News
Go RVing Releases April Trends Infographic
Go RVing, the marketing arm of the RV industry funded by the RV Industry Association, the RV Dealers Association and…
Read More » -
RV News
THOR Industries Study: RV Rentals Inspire Purchases
THOR Industries has announced the release of its 2020 U.S. RV Rental Study, which explores consumer rental experiences, key motivators…
Read More » -
RV News
Cummins Participates in White House Chips-Shortage Summit
President Joe Biden’s top economic and national security advisers hosted more than a dozen CEOs on Monday to discuss the…
Read More » -
RV News
This Tuesday: In Tow with RV PRO Podcast Featuring Frankie Barouti of Giant RV
The next episode of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast goes live Tuesday featuring Frankie Barouti of California’s Giant…
Read More » -
RV News
Funeral Service Scheduled for RVDA of Canada Founder Gil Robert
A funeral service is finally taking place for Gilbert (Gil) Robert, the co-founder of RVDA of Canada, who passed away…
Read More » -
RV News
Lippert Releases Annual Report
In his note to shareholders at the beginning of the report, Jason Lippert, president and CEO of Lippert, noted, “2020…
Read More » -
Video: Lack of Inventory, Other Issues Facing the Trailer Industry in 2021
The North American Trailer Dealers Association recently hosted an industry guest panel to discuss the state of the industry and,…
Read More » -
RV News
Harvest Hosts Surpasses 2,000 Small Business Host Locations
Harvest Hosts, a membership program giving RVers access to unique RV camping options, has announced that it has exceeded 2,000…
Read More » -
RV News
RVLC Seeking Students for its Service Writer/Advisor Online Course
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center is seeking enrollees for its new Service Writer/Advisor online course, which is geared toward…
Read More » -
RV News
RVIA Releases 2020 Annual Report to Members
The RV Industry Association has released its 2020 annual report to members. The following is its note to members accompanying…
Read More » -
RV News
Meet the RVIA Inspector: Tyler Reamer
(The RV Industry Association’s standards inspection program recently added a new member, and RVIA staff wrote this piece introducing Tyler…
Read More » -
RV News
Survey: Campgrounds Advanced Bookings Up Over 50%
Nearly two-thirds of respondents to a recent survey stated that their advanced bookings at campgrounds and RV parks are up…
Read More » -
RV News
RVWA Seeks Board of Director Applicants
The RV Women’s Alliance Board of Directors has announced that it is seeking applicants for its board of directors. RVWA…
Read More » -
RV News
RVIA Applauds Push for New OREC Offices
The RV Industry Association commended state senators from Illinois, Massachusetts, and West Virginia for recently recognizing the importance of growing…
Read More » -
RV News
Florida County Commissioners Donate 20 RVs for Hurricane Relief
Jackson County Commissioners recently donated 20 RVs to the Chipola Baptist Association (CBA). The RVs were provided to the county…
Read More » -
RV News
Blog: Advice on Returning to the Workplace Safely During COVID
Below is an excerpt from an article by the Safety Team on Safety.com entitled “How Companies Can Get Employees Back…
Read More »