The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has contacted the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) regarding a request to purchase travel trailers for disaster relief in North Carolina due to Hurricane Florence.  According to FEMA, travel trailers sold to the agency should “be new, never used, nor have been lent or rented.” A variety of trailers […]

Despite a steady rain and cooler weather on the final weekend of the 10-day 66th California RV Show, the event registered an all-time attendance record of 40,191 at the Los Angeles Fairplex in Pomona, edging out last year’s high mark of 40,167. “Opening weekend we had approximately 8,500 people on Saturday — which is typically […]

Proposed legislation from U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., would include the financing of certain trailers and campers in the United States tax code. The Ripon Advance reported that the Travel Trailer and Camper Technical Correction Act, H.R. 6969, would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that floorplan financing includes any trailer or […]

The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced that will lead its advocacy agenda as the vice president of government affairs. Patricia is currently vice president of public affairs at the U.S. Travel Association. “Patricia’s deep public policy experience and proactive approach to issue advocacy are huge assets for OIA and our efforts to advance the outdoor […]

Dozens of bipartisan House members are pushing the Trump administration to allow companies to ask for exclusions from its latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports. CNBC reported that in a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Monday (Oct. 15), 169 representatives pushed the White House to let firms request exclusions from the […]

At $2.89, the national gas price average is two cents cheaper than it was a week ago amid consumer gasoline demand declining for a third week. AAA reported that today’s gas price average is four cents more than a month ago and 42 cents more expensive than a year ago. The majority of states have […]

Air suspension supplier Air Lift Co. has launched new LoadLifter 5000 series kits for 2019 RAM 1500 4WD pickups. According to a press release, the LoadLifter 5000 series features three of Air Lift’s best-selling load support products – the LoadLifter 5000, LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate, and the LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate PLUS. Each kit in the series […]

Earlier this year, the Escapees RV Club began conversations with Winnebago Industries Inc. to help create a product that better suits RVers’ needs. According to a press release, during the 58th Escapade in Sedalia, Mo., Escapees and Winnebago held a series of targeted focus groups and workshops throughout the week. The feedback was successful for […]

Grand Design RV President Don Clark sits down with bloggers Jason and Rae Miller, host of “The Getaway Couple,” to discuss the founding of Grand Design and the company’s product lineup. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.  

Winegard and Progress Mfg. are teaming up to sponsor the “VIP Experience” at the upcoming Arrow Distributing Exhibitor’s Showcase at Bally’s Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Jan. 15-16. According to a press release, dealers who arrive on Jan. 14 to McCarran International Airport will be greeted by a VIP customer service representative in […]