Canada is the largest export market for American-made RVs and, like the rest of the world, has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Below is a summary of how RV manufacturers, dealers and campgrounds are being impacted by the crisis in each […]
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Care Camps, the charitable organization that helps children coping with cancer to enjoy the fun of camping, announced today (May 1) that KOA’s “Care Camps Big Weekend” is going virtual this year, enabling families all over the world to participate in this camping-themed weekend full of fun events from the comfort and safety of their […]
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FMCA was forced to cancel its 101st Convention & RV Expo just six days before staff and vendors were due to arrive on-site at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Ariz. It was a devastating blow to the non-profit membership organization that operates with limited cash reserves, yet was still burdened with most of the […]
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During these times of uncertainty Forest River Inc. has stepped up to help area residents facing the threat of COVID-19 by loaning three 32-foot travel trailers from its Millersburg and Topeka production facilities in Indiana to the Elkhart County Health Department. “It’s my understanding that the three trailers will be used for rural community education […]
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The RV industry in northern Indiana is preparing to reopen in early May. RV manufacturers and dealers are brainstorming ways to keep employees safe as the coronavirus crisis continues, according to a report published today (May 1) by WBOI. Bruce Hopkins is the vice president of standards for the RV Industry Association (RVIA) and helped […]
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REV Group Inc., a manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicles, announced Thursday (April 30) that it has obtained financial covenant relief requested under an amendment to the company’s existing $175 million Term Loan Agreement and provided an update on its recreation manufacturing operations. Production and delivery activities commenced during the weeks of April 20 and 27 […]
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As the RV industry works to reopen amid myriad procedural changes wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, staying abreast of current conditions and providing support in any way possible is how the head of the Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County (EDC) described his organization’s role. “We have been speaking to – I guess the ‘Big […]
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Relentless Dealer Services (RDS), Greenwood, Ind., announced Thursday (April 30) that it has agreed to partner with Gardner’s RV, a Montana-based company with locations in Kalispell and Great Falls. According to a release, the partnership includes the offering of RDS’s “cutting-edge F&I products, as well as comprehensive training and state of the art technology.” Founded […]
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Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation announced Thursday (April 30) that the Emporia, Kan.-based company and its subsidiary, Hopkins Canada Inc. have acquired the market-leading retail automotive splash guard product lines from NuVue Products Inc., Buffalo, N.Y. and NuVue Products LTD of Ontario, Canada, formerly known as Powerflow. The acquisition includes the established brand names RoadSport, Big Mudder, […]
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Southeast Publications, a Deerfield, Fla.-based division of SEPI Marketing serving the RV and campground industries, announced Thursday (April 30) that its digital operations, SEPI Media, has increased website business by over 50% during the current pandemic shutdown. “We were amazed that so many park managers and owners were so proactive in getting themselves ready when […]
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