The staff at RVBusiness and Woodall’s Campground Management magazines wishes everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend. We will be enjoying the holiday beginning tomorrow, so the next time we’ll post news and information to RVBUSINESS.com and WOODALLSCM.com will be Monday, July 7.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: RVBusiness first reported on the launch of the CORIGON brand on April 1, 2025. (See: “Erwin Hymer Group Adds New Entry-Level ‘Corigon’ Brand”)
BAD WALDSEE, Germany – The Erwin Hymer Group,a subsidiary of THOR Industries, is expanding its brand portfolio and launching CORIGON, a new brand for motorhomes and camper vans. From August 2025, CORIGON will complement the group’s best-price segment, and its offer is aimed primarily at price-conscious customer groups.
Positioning & Offerings
With CORIGON, the Erwin Hymer Group is strengthening its range in the lower-priced segment and is aimed at customers that have not previously found what they were looking for in the Erwin Hymer Group’s brand portfolio. “The strategy of the Erwin Hymer Group is to enable entry into the world of caravanning for every need and budget,” said Jan de Haas, CSO Erwin Hymer Group. “With CORIGON, we offer reliable quality at the best price.”
To this end, existing vehicle concepts are being adapted, production synergies are being used and a Europe-wide sales network is being established. The aim is to achieve a convincing price-performance ratio that makes it easier to get started with caravanning. The CORIGON product portfolio includes semi-integrated motorhomes and camper vans and starts with four model series and 11 models based on both the Fiat Ducato and Ford Transit platforms. At the core of the new brand is a combination of the proven quality and functionality of the market leader with a particularly attractive price-performance ratio. With this offer, CORIGON is primarily aimed at cost-conscious buyers. “Our goal is for our customers to be able to rely on their CORIGON motor home – today, tomorrow and on every journey,” said Christian Striebel, Managing Director of CORIGON.
Production & Market Launch
In order to meet this quality standard and to be able to achieve entry-level prices of less than 60,000 euros in the best-price segment, CORIGON uses the development and production capacities of the Erwin Hymer Group. For the new brand, EHG’s European sales network will be successively expanded. The market launches in Germany, France and Belgium mark the beginning of the gradual strategic expansion of the CORIGON dealer network, which will be tailored to the needs of the respective European markets.
“With CORIGON, we’re launching a new price-performance champion. The first models are currently rolling off the production line. The quality of the first series not only inspires us but our trading partners as well. The interest is huge even before the official market launch,” explained Striebel.
CORIGON will be officially presented to the general public at the Caravan Salon 2025 in Düsseldorf. For more information, visit www.corigon.com.
About the Erwin Hymer Group
The Erwin Hymer Group is a subsidiary of THOR Industries, the world’s leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles with just over 22,000 employees worldwide. The Erwin Hymer Group unites motorhome and caravan manufacturers as well as motorhome and caravan accessory specialists, hire and financing services under one roof. The motorhome and caravan brands Buccaneer, Bürstner, Carado, Corigon, Crosscamp, Dethleffs, Elddis, Eriba, Etrusco, Hymer, Laika, LMC, Niesmann+Bischoff, Sunlight and Xplore, the rental companies Crossrent, McRent and rent easy, the chassis specialist Goldschmitt, the accessories specialist Movera and the touring portal freeontour all belong to the Erwin Hymer Group.
Further information is provided at www.erwinhymergroup.com.
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FRAUENFELD, Switzerland – The Shyft Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SHYF), a North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and parent company of Spartan RV Chassis, announced in a press release on July 1 the successful completion of the previously announced merger of an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Aebi Schmidt Holding AG, a global provider of mission-critical infrastructure, environmental and agricultural solutions, with and into Shyft.
REGULAR-WAY TRADING OF AEBI SCHMIDT GROUP
With the completion of the merger, shares of Aebi Schmidt Group were being traded on the NASDAQ on a “when-issued” basis under the ticker symbol “AEBIV” on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, and were expected to begin trading on a “regular-way” basis under the ticker symbol “AEBI” on July 2.
DELISTING OF SHYFT COMMON STOCK
In connection with the merger, Shyft’s common stock has been delisted from the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Shyft has requested that NASDAQ file a Form 25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to formally remove its common stock from listing and registration under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Following the effectiveness of the Form 25, Shyft intends to file a Form 15 with the SEC to suspend its reporting obligations under Sections 13 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
About The Shyft Group
Shyft is the North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit for the commercial, retail, and service specialty vehicle markets. Our customers include first-to-last mile delivery companies across vocations, federal, state, and local government entities; the trades; and utility and infrastructure segments. Shyft is organized into two core business units: Shyft Fleet Vehicles and Services
and Shyft Specialty Vehicles. Today, its family of brands include Utilimaster®, Blue Arc EV Solutions, Royal® Truck Body, DuraMag® and Magnum®, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan® RV Chassis, Builtmore Contract Manufacturing, and Independent Truck Upfitters. Shyft and its go-to-market brands are well known in their respective industries for quality, durability, and first-to-market innovation. Shyft employs approximately 2,900 employees and contractors across campuses, and operates facilities in Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Saltillo, Mexico. Shyft reported sales of $786 million in 2024. As of July 1, 2025, the Shyft Group has merged with Aebi Schmidt and is now part of the Aebi Schmidt Group. Learn more at TheShyftGroup.com.
About Aebi Schmidt Group
Aebi Schmidt Group is the global leader in intelligent solutions for customers who care for clean and safe infrastructure and cultivate challenging grounds. The unique variety of its range of products comprises its own vehicles as well as innovative attachable and demountable devices for individual vehicle equipment. The products combined with a support and service programme perfectly tailored to sophisticated customer needs offer the appropriate solution to nearly any challenge. The globally active Group with headquarters in Switzerland has generated net sales of over 1 billion EUR in 2024 and employs around 3,000 people in 16 sales organisations and over a dozen production facilities worldwide. The company is represented in a further 90 countries through established dealer partnerships. The portfolio consists of the product brands Aebi, Schmidt, Nido, Arctic, Monroe, Towmaster, Swenson, Meyer, MB and ELP – all well-established on the market, some of which have been represented for more than 100 years.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of a report by Compass, the newsletter published by Overland Expo officials. Click here to read the report in full.
Overland Expo was a huge success, and all weekend long, our team loved checking out awesome rigs scattered throughout the exhibitor booths and campground. Each Overland Expo brings out rigs ranging from the wild to mild, and we love to see the gamut of vehicles that our community is using to get out and explore. While it would be impossible to rank all of the rigs at the event, here are some of our favorite rigs from Overland Expo PNW 2025 in no particular order.
Bellfab – Desert Tech Land Cruiser
No matter what generation you choose, the venerable Land Cruiser is a great adventure rig. This particular example started out as a stock 1993 70 Series before getting some upgrades to outfit it for around-the-world travel by the owner of Desert Tech. The most obvious is the pop-top camper that has replaced the rear of the truck. This unit provides room for two to sleep up top, and room for two more in the cargo area. Many years and miles later, it’s now owned by a member of the Bellfab team and sees plenty of adventure.
Supertramp Campers – Ford F250
Ah, the full-size flatbed life. We have to admit that this is tough to beat. A Bowen Customs flatbed plus side boxes provides an absolute ton of storage space. The Supertramp Camper Flagship LT provides 360-degree views, a modern and strong composite interior, and an electric lift system that makes setting up camp a literal push of a button. If you still want to use the F250 for truck stuff, the whole camper can be removed with jacks within minutes. And we’d be remiss not to mention the comfort of traveling in a full-sized rig. Supertramp outdid themselves with this build.
Guild Outfitters – 2025 Toyota Tacoma
The new Tacomas are becoming more and more common, and we’ve already seen some awesome builds on this new platform. This is a great example from the Guild Outfitters booth that’s owned by Kelly of @adventurebuilt. It’s rolling on 37-inch tires and an Ironman Foam Cell Suspension. Up top, an Ironman rooftop tent is paired with a Prinsu Rack. These upgrades, paired with the trail capability and tech of the new Tacoma, make for an awesome rig all around.
Click here to read the report in full.
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VAIL, Colo. – Harvest Hosts, a leading membership program offering unique RV camping experiences across North America, is proud to announce that HarvestHosts.com has been named one of America’s Best Online Platforms of 2025 by Newsweek and Statista.
In the inaugural year of this prestigious award, HarvestHosts.com was recognized as a top performer in the Flights & Vacation category, placing #19 out of 53 standout companies. The list includes some of the most recognized names in travel and hospitality, and being ranked alongside them highlights Harvest Hosts’ commitment to innovation, ease of use, and community-focused travel.
“We’re honored to be included in this national recognition,” said Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts. “Our mission has always been to create memorable RV experiences while supporting local, small businesses. This award reinforces the work we’re doing to deliver a seamless, engaging, and dependable platform for RVers across the country.”
The award is based on an independent study conducted by Newsweek and Statista, which evaluated over 15,000 reviews and more than 160,000 data points across 29 characteristics and four core dimensions. Key performance indicators included:
This recognition affirms the growing impact of the Harvest Hosts platform, which now connects members with 9,500+ unique overnight stays at farms, wineries, museums, and other small businesses.
For more information about becoming a member or host, visit www.harvesthosts.com.
About Harvest Hosts
Harvest Hosts, the largest private RV camping network in North America, provides a complete group of offerings to streamline the road travel and camping experience. Its collection of companies includes the central Harvest Hosts product, a membership that offers unique overnight stays at wineries, breweries, distilleries, golf courses, museums, and other scenic small businesses; Boondockers Welcome, a community of RVers allowing guests to stay overnight on their property for free; Escapees RV Club, one of the largest and most established RV membership organizations, offering resources, education, and community for all RVers; CampScanner, an alert service to book sold-out campgrounds; and Brit Stops, a membership connecting motorhome tourists in the UK and Ireland with small businesses for overnight stays.
To learn more, visit: www.harvesthosts.com, www.boondockerswelcome.com, escapees.com, www.campscanner.com, www.britstops.com.
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This month the Department of Governmental Efficiency canceled funding to the nonprofit organization that offers learn-to-fish programs all across America. As a result, the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation has been forced to pause programs like Take Me Fishing and events with state fish and game agencies., according to an article by OutdoorLife.com.
Grant funding for many conservation-based organizations was frozen earlier this year, and sources say RBFF and other fishing industry stakeholders struggled to receive clarity on the funding. As a result, RBFF had to furlough eight of its 16 employees on June 6, just days before the Department of the Interior announced it was terminating the grant award, which the agency has been receiving and distributing since 1998.
“We kept some [employees] in place because we were hopeful the funds would come through, but we’re not sure what that looks like now that we received a termination letter,” says RBFF Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Vatalaro. “At some point soon, we’ll run out of the remaining funds and those of us left will move on.”
While RBFF did receive $13.7 million in federal funding in 2024, according to the organization’s most recent financial statement, none of those funds come from general taxpayer dollars. Instead, the RBFF is funded through the much-celebrated excise tax on fishing tackle and boating equipment. In fact, the RBFF was established to cooperate with the USFWS in compliance with a federal law established 27 years ago; RBFF has worked closely with the sportfishing industry and state agencies to grow fishing participation and reinvest in the outdoor economy.
RBFF says its has helped increase fishing participation to record-high levels last year and contributed to the sportfishing and boating industries, which both contribute $230 billion apiece in economic impact, along with nearly 2 million total jobs and billions in tax revenue.
“Alarmingly, in just the past few months since RBFF’s funding has been terminated, fishing license sales are down 8.6 percent across 16 states, representing the loss of over $590 million in angler spending and 5,600 jobs,” RBFF told Outdoor Life in a statement. “These figures signal that the industry and the economic activity it drives could be at severe risk.”
Click here to read the full article by OutdoorLife.com.
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This month the Department of Governmental Efficiency canceled funding to the nonprofit organization that offers learn-to-fish programs all across America. As a result, the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation has been forced to pause programs like Take Me Fishing and events with state fish and game agencies., according to an article by OutdoorLife.com.
Grant funding for many conservation-based organizations was frozen earlier this year, and sources say RBFF and other fishing industry stakeholders struggled to receive clarity on the funding. As a result, RBFF had to furlough eight of its 16 employees on June 6, just days before the Department of the Interior announced it was terminating the grant award, which the agency has been receiving and distributing since 1998.
“We kept some [employees] in place because we were hopeful the funds would come through, but we’re not sure what that looks like now that we received a termination letter,” says RBFF Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Vatalaro. “At some point soon, we’ll run out of the remaining funds and those of us left will move on.”
While RBFF did receive $13.7 million in federal funding in 2024, according to the organization’s most recent financial statement, none of those funds come from general taxpayer dollars. Instead, the RBFF is funded through the much-celebrated excise tax on fishing tackle and boating equipment. In fact, the RBFF was established to cooperate with the USFWS in compliance with a federal law established 27 years ago; RBFF has worked closely with the sportfishing industry and state agencies to grow fishing participation and reinvest in the outdoor economy.
RBFF says its has helped increase fishing participation to record-high levels last year and contributed to the sportfishing and boating industries, which both contribute $230 billion apiece in economic impact, along with nearly 2 million total jobs and billions in tax revenue.
“Alarmingly, in just the past few months since RBFF’s funding has been terminated, fishing license sales are down 8.6 percent across 16 states, representing the loss of over $590 million in angler spending and 5,600 jobs,” RBFF told Outdoor Life in a statement. “These figures signal that the industry and the economic activity it drives could be at severe risk.”
Click here to read the full article by OutdoorLife.com.
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BILLINGS, Mont. – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) was recently named to Franchise Business Review’s 2025 “Culture100” list. The list recognizes the top 100 franchise brands in its annual research on the Best Franchise Cultures, according to a release.
KOA is the largest network of privately owned campgrounds globally, with approximately 500 locations across North America. Founded in Billings, Montana in 1962, the company opened its first franchise in Cody, Wyoming two years later. With campgrounds conveniently located in local communities and near iconic destinations, KOA is the predominate leader in outdoor hospitality, offering widespread access to outdoor accommodations for all types of campers. Most KOA campgrounds are franchised, operated by a range of owners —from single-property hosts to businesses managing 15 or more campgrounds.
“As a franchise organization, our franchisees are the backbone of our business,” said Toby O’Rourke, President and CEO of Kampgrounds of America (KOA). “It is an honor to be recognized by Franchise Business Review as a leading franchise for company culture. Our core values—family orientation, customer focus, innovation, passion, and entrepreneurship—are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster a workplace culture that inspires passion and builds meaningful connections across our organization.”
Franchise Business Review, a research firm that conducts independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only ratings of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes its rankings of top franchises semi-annuallyin its Guide to Today’s Top Franchises, as well as industry reports throughout the year that highlight research on the top franchises in specific sectors.
KOA was among more than 350 franchise brands representing over 35,000 franchise owners that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research on the best franchise cultures. Franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems. The brands that were selected received the highest overall ratings based on 17 unique areas that contribute to a strong company culture, including leadership, core values, franchisee community, and engagement.
“Finding the right culture fit is an important part of any franchise investment decision, but it can be difficult to gauge,” said Michelle Rowan, president & COO of Franchise Business Review. “Franchise Business Review gathers data on how current franchise owners rate a brand’s culture and compare it to industry benchmarks. That data gives potential buyers insights into important indicators of a positive culture, such as if franchisees believe the franchisor cares about their success and how well support staff and franchisees work together to achieve their business objectives. The companies on this year’s Culture100 list are rated 20% – 50% higher by their franchisees than other franchise brands in the key areas that contribute to a positive culture. If you’re considering buying a franchise, we recommend you start your search there.”
Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full list of the 2025 Best Franchise Cultures
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BILLINGS, Mont. – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) was recently named to Franchise Business Review’s 2025 “Culture100” list. The list recognizes the top 100 franchise brands in its annual research on the Best Franchise Cultures, according to a release.
KOA is the largest network of privately owned campgrounds globally, with approximately 500 locations across North America. Founded in Billings, Montana in 1962, the company opened its first franchise in Cody, Wyoming two years later. With campgrounds conveniently located in local communities and near iconic destinations, KOA is the predominate leader in outdoor hospitality, offering widespread access to outdoor accommodations for all types of campers. Most KOA campgrounds are franchised, operated by a range of owners —from single-property hosts to businesses managing 15 or more campgrounds.
“As a franchise organization, our franchisees are the backbone of our business,” said Toby O’Rourke, President and CEO of Kampgrounds of America (KOA). “It is an honor to be recognized by Franchise Business Review as a leading franchise for company culture. Our core values—family orientation, customer focus, innovation, passion, and entrepreneurship—are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster a workplace culture that inspires passion and builds meaningful connections across our organization.”
Franchise Business Review, a research firm that conducts independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only ratings of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes its rankings of top franchises semi-annuallyin its Guide to Today’s Top Franchises, as well as industry reports throughout the year that highlight research on the top franchises in specific sectors.
KOA was among more than 350 franchise brands representing over 35,000 franchise owners that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research on the best franchise cultures. Franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems. The brands that were selected received the highest overall ratings based on 17 unique areas that contribute to a strong company culture, including leadership, core values, franchisee community, and engagement.
“Finding the right culture fit is an important part of any franchise investment decision, but it can be difficult to gauge,” said Michelle Rowan, president & COO of Franchise Business Review. “Franchise Business Review gathers data on how current franchise owners rate a brand’s culture and compare it to industry benchmarks. That data gives potential buyers insights into important indicators of a positive culture, such as if franchisees believe the franchisor cares about their success and how well support staff and franchisees work together to achieve their business objectives. The companies on this year’s Culture100 list are rated 20% – 50% higher by their franchisees than other franchise brands in the key areas that contribute to a positive culture. If you’re considering buying a franchise, we recommend you start your search there.”
Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full list of the 2025 Best Franchise Cultures
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BILLINGS, Mont. – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) was recently named to Franchise Business Review’s 2025 “Culture100” list. The list recognizes the top 100 franchise brands in its annual research on the Best Franchise Cultures, according to a release.
KOA is the largest network of privately owned campgrounds globally, with approximately 500 locations across North America. Founded in Billings, Montana in 1962, the company opened its first franchise in Cody, Wyoming two years later. With campgrounds conveniently located in local communities and near iconic destinations, KOA is the predominate leader in outdoor hospitality, offering widespread access to outdoor accommodations for all types of campers. Most KOA campgrounds are franchised, operated by a range of owners —from single-property hosts to businesses managing 15 or more campgrounds.
“As a franchise organization, our franchisees are the backbone of our business,” said Toby O’Rourke, President and CEO of Kampgrounds of America (KOA). “It is an honor to be recognized by Franchise Business Review as a leading franchise for company culture. Our core values—family orientation, customer focus, innovation, passion, and entrepreneurship—are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster a workplace culture that inspires passion and builds meaningful connections across our organization.”
Franchise Business Review, a research firm that conducts independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only ratings of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes its rankings of top franchises semi-annuallyin its Guide to Today’s Top Franchises, as well as industry reports throughout the year that highlight research on the top franchises in specific sectors.
KOA was among more than 350 franchise brands representing over 35,000 franchise owners that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research on the best franchise cultures. Franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems. The brands that were selected received the highest overall ratings based on 17 unique areas that contribute to a strong company culture, including leadership, core values, franchisee community, and engagement.
“Finding the right culture fit is an important part of any franchise investment decision, but it can be difficult to gauge,” said Michelle Rowan, president & COO of Franchise Business Review. “Franchise Business Review gathers data on how current franchise owners rate a brand’s culture and compare it to industry benchmarks. That data gives potential buyers insights into important indicators of a positive culture, such as if franchisees believe the franchisor cares about their success and how well support staff and franchisees work together to achieve their business objectives. The companies on this year’s Culture100 list are rated 20% – 50% higher by their franchisees than other franchise brands in the key areas that contribute to a positive culture. If you’re considering buying a franchise, we recommend you start your search there.”
Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full list of the 2025 Best Franchise Cultures
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