Maine Allowing Campgrounds, RV Parks to Open

In advance of Memorial Day weekend, private campgrounds and RV parks in Maine will be allowed to open to Maine residents on Friday (May 22) under an updated reopening plan from the Mills administration, according to a Tuesday (May 19) report by Q106.5 radio station WQCB in Brewer, Maine. Campgrounds and RV parks had been […]

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Campers Waiting to Hear If Minnesota Will Open

Public and private campgrounds in Minnesota remain closed for Memorial Day Weekend to recreational overnight campers under Gov. Tim Walz’s COVID-19 order. KSTP Eyewitness 5 News, Minneapolis, reported that current order is scheduled to expire at the end of the month unless it’s extended by Walz. “We’ve been camping since ’82, it might be the first […]

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Winnebago Specialty Vehicles Partners with STARS

As the nation begins to recover from the COVID-19 virus, marketing teams across the country have to get creative with their applications for community outreach. Experiential marketing applications which seek to engage customers with unique brand experiences have grown in popularity recently, but taking these concepts on the road can broaden brand reach and provide services to […]

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Buhr Joins Safe-Guard Canada in Leadership Role

Safe-Guard Products International LLC, Mississauga, Ontario, a leading provider of third-party private label protection products for the automotive, RV, marine and powersports industries, today (May 20) announced Mary Buhr has joined the company as the director of Account Management and Business Development for Safe-Guard Canada, Ltd effective immediately. Buhr brings over a decade of automotive experience […]

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REV Fire Group Announces Senior Appointments

REV Fire Group, manufacturer of industry-leading fire apparatus brands including E-ONE, KME, Ferrara and Spartan Emergency Response, announces two senior-level appointments. In a dual role, Joseph (Joey) Belle is joining REV Fire Group as vice president of operations overseeing operational excellence across all REV Fire facilities and undertaking day-to-day leadership of the E-ONE business as […]

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Thor Industries Releases ‘RV Consumer Survey Report’

Thor Industries Inc. announced today (May 19) it has published the RV industry’s first comprehensive report detailing North American RV consumer travel and purchase intent since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. As the world’s largest RV manufacturer, a company release stated, Thor conducted the survey to support its dealer partners and help gain a […]

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RVDA Working to Amend PPP Forgiveness Program

The National Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) is trying to help its membership maneuver through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) – including the newly released Loan Forgiveness Application – that seemingly is evolving on a daily basis. Implemented as part of the CARES Act, the PPP is a federal loan administered by the Small Business […]

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Workplace Safety Task Force to Host Follow-Up Panel

Last month, the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) Workplace Safety Task Force hosted a panel discussion on considerations their companies were taking to limit risk and keep their employees safe as plants reopened. At 3 pm ET, Wednesday, May 27, the task force will host a follow-up panel to discuss lessons learned, what worked well, and […]

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Some Maine Campgrounds Sue Over 14-Day Quarantine

Owners of campgrounds and restaurants in southern Maine have sued Gov. Janet Mills for imposing a 14-day quarantine for out-of-state travelers, according to the Bangor Daily News. The lawsuit seeks an injunction to lift the requirement. Three residents of Maine and New Hampshire also are plaintiffs — they claim the quarantine rule violates their constitutional […]

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Sen. Young Intros RESTART Business Relief Proposal

EDITOR’S NOTE: Earlier this month, RV Caucus member Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) met with RV executives to discuss critical issues facing the industry, including the floor plan financing fix, campground modernization and maintenance backlog issues, and changes needed for the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program., according to a News & Insights report by the […]

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