Month: January 2018

The dramatic rise in the popularity of RVing is about to get the Hollywood treatment. “RV Nomads – The Motion Picture,” a feature-length cinematic documentary film that explores the full time RV movement as a cultural shift happening across America, is currently in production by Square House Creative and Nomadic Life Films. (To view a video click […]

Camping World Holdings Inc. today (Jan. 3) announced plans to purchase Erehwon Mountain Outfitter, a Midwest specialty retailer of outdoor gear and apparel. According to a press release, the acquisition of Erehwon Mountain Outfitter represents further progression in Camping World Holding’s commitment to an “omni-channel approach” to penetrating the outdoor lifestyle market. Erehwon is currently […]

Nappanee, Ind.-based inTech RV recently began the expansion of its new 42,000-square-foot manufacturing facility by adding a 6,700-square-foot mezzanine.  According to a press release, the additional space will enable inTech to take advantage of the building’s height and create additional space that will be utilized for cabinet production and other miscellaneous manufacturing needs. The installation of […]

Nexus RV and Midway Motorhomes Inc. have finalized their agreement to have the dealer sell and service the Elkhart, Ind.-based builder’s products in Michigan. “We are happy to finalize the relationship with Midway Motorhomes as they are a premier dealership in North America,” stated Dave Middleton, president and co-founder of Nexus RV, in a press […]

U.S. safety regulators are investigating whether some older Goodyear motorhome tires can fail and cause crashes and possibly deaths. As reported by The Associated Press, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says it began the probe after a court ordered the release of Goodyear data from lawsuits, which had been sealed under court orders […]

Regency RV, a division of Wayne Davis Auto Group, announced that it has added four La Mesa RV locations in Florida to its roster of dealers selling the luxury Xalta Class B motorhome. The coaches are built on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis at Regency’s production facility in Fort Worth, Texas.   “When it comes to Regency RV […]

The Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA) will host a training session on Dexter Axle products, scheduled for Jan. 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stoltzfus RV & Marine in West Chester. Instructor Bill Snider will explain and identify components of axle, brakes and suspension systems. The session will include hands-on training on brakes, bearings, seals […]

Startup Braxton Creek RV announced the launch of a new interactive website as the Shipshewana, Ind.-based company expands production at its production facility to include three lines of entry level, stick-and-tin travel trailers. “We have launched our new website featuring three current towable models available now, the Braxton Creek 26BH, 24RLS and 23RB,” stated Don Dorton, vice president […]

RVshare today announced that former HomeAway Chief Revenue Officer Jon Gray has joined the company as CEO, according to an announcement. RVshare also recently announced that in addition to its 50-person office in Akron, Ohio, it is opening an office in Austin, Texas, to build out its executive suite and product and marketing capabilities. As CEO, Gray plans on splitting his […]

Black Book reported in its latest “Market Insights” report that the overall value of cars at auction dropped by a record 0.78% last week. Mid-sized cars saw the highest depreciation with a 1.18% decrease in value. Conversely, small pickups in the truck segment performed the best out of all vehicle categories, maintaining their value from last week.  […]