Month: February 2018

Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) announced today (Feb. 12) that it has expanded its partnership with Let’s Go Aero, a manufacturer of cargo transport products for both RV and passenger vehicles. According to a press release, the expanded partnership between the two companies allows LCI to sell, market and distribute the full line of Let’s Go […]

(Feb. 12, 2018) -- Harvey damaged 150,000 homes in Houston alone, killed more than 80 and caused as much as $180 billion in damage in Texas. But, as it did with car and home sales, it has also provided a bump in recreational vehicle and trailer sales in the region, reported the Houston Chronicle.

Editor’s Note: The following Q&A conducted by Forbes contributor Everett Potter offers insights from TAXA Outdoors founder Garrett Finney, who formerly worked for NASA. Of the all displays at the recent New York Times Travel Show, a sensory assault of colorful destination booths, swarming crowds and chatter, one of them really caught my attention. In a far corner, away from […]

Sonia and John Barrow have lived in their 35-foot trailer since Hurricane Harvey pushed a foot-and-a-half of water under their door. “It’s been real cozy,” said Sonia, 58. So, according to a Houston Chronicle report, the Baytown couple visited the Houston RV Show and bought a new one. Harvey damaged 150,000 homes in Houston alone, […]

(Feb. 12, 2018) -- MetroGistics, a provider of automotive logistics services, has been selected by the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association as a Bronze-level National Corporate Partner.

Outdoorsy today (Feb. 12) announced it has raised $25 million in Series B funding led by Aviva Ventures and Altos Ventures. Aviva and Altos are joined by existing investors Tandem Capital and Autotech Ventures. According to a press release, the Series B funding will be used to expand the company’s sales and marketing efforts, broaden its geographic footprint and […]

Starcraft RV announced that the 2018 GPS travel trailer earned 2018 Top RV Debut honors and was selected as a 2018 finalist for RV of the Year honors by RVBusiness. According to a press release, the GPS is designed to improve the outdoor living experience with ample storage, a 100-gallon fresh water capacity, concealed battery with […]

On Jan. 26, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a request for comments on its Regulatory Review of Manufactured Housing Rules. RVIA Today Express reported that as part of the administration’s efforts to combat outmoded, ineffective and excessively burdensome regulations, HUD will be reviewing its existing and planned manufactured housing regulatory actions. Of […]

Elkhart, Ind.-based Grand Coach announced that it is renaming the company as Dolphin Motor Coach. “Due to the initial success and recognition of the Dolphin brand, Grand Coach has renamed the company to further leverage that brand equity,” stated Darryl Connors, president and CEO of the Class B builder. “We will continue to build on […]

Editor’s Note: The following is the latest RV recall list compiled by the National Highway Safety Association (NHTSA). • DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling 7,465 2014-2015 Tradition, 2014-2016 Full House, 2006-2016 Elite Suites, and 2013-2016 Estates fifth-wheel travel trailers. The affected vehicles have front side reflex reflectors located above the maximum height of 60 inches. As such, […]