Month: March 2020

Pennsylvania-based RV manufacturers Aliner and Little Guy Trailers, owned by Xtreme Outdoors, have suspended operations in light of Gov. Tom Wolf’s state of emergency declaration on Tuesday (March 16), which forced “nonessential businesses” to close for at least two weeks. Similarly, the Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association (PCOA) issued a letter Friday that private campgrounds and […]

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Cummins Inc., Columbus, Ind., provided a business update in light of recent changes in customer demand and a weaker outlook for the global economy. The company suspended production at its Midrange Engine Plant in Walesboro, Ind., for two weeks in response to the decision by its customer Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to shutdown pickup truck assembly […]

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Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt has directed the National Park Service to the waive entrance fees at all national parks that remain open during the coronavirus pandemic in an effort to aid public social distancing. “This small step makes it a little easier for the American public to enjoy the outdoors in our incredible National Parks,” […]

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Brian Schaeffer, executive director and CEO of the Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO), reports that Texas campgrounds and RV parks remain open for business. “Our private parks and campgrounds should not be confused with state park campgrounds, which were closed earlier this week,” he explained. Schaeffer told Woodall’s Campground Management (WCM), sister publication to […]

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Officials have approved a plan for an RV distribution center despite concerns with the first impression it could give drivers entering Indiana’s Elkhart County. As reported by the Elkhart Truth, the Elkhart County Board of Commissioners approved a zone map change for the Schonsheck Distribution Center this week. The center in Washington Township will be […]

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After a long Chicago winter, Safia and Izz Matariyeh were looking forward to their Miami getaway next month, followed by a family vacation in June to Cancun. As reported by the Chicago Tribune, now that the coronavirus has turned the travel industry — among other things — upside down, the River North couple aren’t sure […]

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Bobby Cornwell, executive director of both the Alabama Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (Alabama ARVC) and the Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (Florida ARVC), reported that that both of the association’s members are being “strong and resilient” as they adapt to the changing environment bought on by the coronavirus (COVID-19). “Our members […]

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Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb held a press conference Thursday (March 19) to announce further initiatives the state is taking to help struggling Hoosiers and businesses amid the spreading COVID-19 outbreak. Nuvo reported that he cited the sharp rise in unemployment claims — compared to 3,100 for the same period a year ago — to illustrate […]

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As the country’s healthcare system grapples with surge capacity amidst the coronavirus outbreak, recreation vehicle manufacturers have offered to donate RVs to help hospital and other providers combat the growing pandemic. In a letter to Vice President Mike Pence, who leads the Coronavirus Task Force, the industry group for RV makers said they planned to […]

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Randy Sobel, president of Sobel University, released a video statement addressing COVID-19 concerns and what sales departments must do during difficult times. In Sobel’s almost 40 years in the RV industry he has seen four dramatic market challenges, according to a press release. While each one was similar, Sobel notes that this one has unique […]

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