Voyager RV Earns RVB ‘Top 50’ Innovation Award

RVBusiness magazine recently released the list of its 2019 Top 50 RV Dealers in North America Awards recipients, which included Voyager RV Centre located in Winfield, B.C., which also received this year’s Gaylord Maxwell Innovation Award for creative business strategies. “It was amazing just to be named among the Top 50 RV dealerships in North […]

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Canada Associations Form Outdoor Rec Roundtable

A group of Canadian outdoor industry leaders announced the formation of the Canadian Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (CORR) to provide a strong voice for outdoor use across Canada. According to a press release, CORR will unite a wide range of Canada’s leading industry stakeholders behind policies and legislative reforms needed to grow the outdoor economy, promote […]

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Calif. Bans Formaldehyde in Holding Tank Products

CampCalNow RV Park and Campground Alliance has secured the passage of legislation that will ban the sale and use of RV holding tank products with formaldehyde and other chemicals beginning in 2022. According to a press release, the legislation, Senate Bill 317, was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom. “This is a major victory […]

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Sept. Auto Sales Drop 12%, Off 1.4% For 9 Months

U.S. auto sales are down for the Detroit Three and at several foreign carmakers for the first nine months of the year as the economy slows. But experts still expect the industry to finish 2019 with near-record numbers. The Detroit News reported that industrywide sales fell 1.4% through September, due in part to a 12% decline last month, according to […]

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GM Shutters All But 3 N.A. Plants in Face of Strike

The strike at General Motors Co.’s U.S. operations is far from settled, according to the union, casting a darker cloud over a carmaker watching losses pile up and the impact of the walkout spread, according to Bloomberg report. In a letter United Auto Workers Vice President Terry Dittes said GM made a proposal the night […]

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Furrion Debuting ARCTIC 12-Volt Refrigerator Line

Coming off a successful Elkhart RV Open House last week where customers got the first look at new products, Furrion has unveiled its new ARCTIC series built-in 12-volt refrigerators. Available in 10 cubic ft. and 8 cubic foot, the line offers four finishes — black, matte black, stainless steel and all-new black stainless steel. “Our […]

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Winnebago to Host Investor Day in New York City

Winnebago Industries Inc. will host an Investor Day on Nov. 6 at Tavern on The Green in New York City. Winnebago President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Happe, and other members of the Winnebago Industries leadership team, will provide an overview of the company’s long-term strategies and business updates, including perspectives on the recently announced […]

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Peterson Intros Pedestal-Mount LED Work Lights

Peterson Manufacturing announced the launch of new LED work lights. According to a press release, the pedestal-mount units are available in two popular industry-standard sizes, including a 905 Series 3-inch-by-3-inch square model and the 906 Series 3 1/2-inch-by-5 1/2-inch rectangular model. Both models feature a low-profile design, high vibration resistance, and low amp draw, and […]

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Videos: ROTV, Winter RVing in Canada, KZ Quality

The latest round of RV videos is now accessible in the “RV Industry News” section on the RVBUSINESS.com home page. Content includes: • Rollin’ on TV checks out the 2019 Adventure Van Expo in Washington, finishes the installation of a new Infinity LWV floor, takes an RV trip to South Dakota, and checks in with […]

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RV Industry Association Names Craig Kirby President

The RV Industry Association (RVIA) announced today (Oct. 3) that its board of directors has unanimously selected Craig Kirby to serve as president of the association, according to a news release. Kirby, a 25-year veteran of RVIA and long-time senior leader within the organization, replaces Frank Hugelmeyer who stepped down earlier this year. Kirby, who […]

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