nüCamp RV, a major manufacturer of campers and teardrop trailers based in Sugarcreek, Ohio, announced Wednesday (June 24) that in light of COVID-19 its annual owners’ rally was transitioning to a virtual event for 2020. Called “Virtual üCamp20,” the online event began Monday (June 22) this week, with its second session on Wednesday (June 24) […]
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As part of its weekly Coffee, Lunch & Learn series, the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) will host a webinar at noon (ET), Friday (June 26) with special guest Curt Hemmeler, executive director of the RV Technical Institute (RVTI). Hemmeler will discuss RVTI’s efforts to recruit and train RV technicians—and why some of the best RV technicians […]
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It’s the summer of camping. The summer of drive-in movies and drive-up dining. The summer of RV rentals and takeout picnics, of visiting national parks and exploring small towns. Shutdown-induced boredom renewed our appreciation for scenic drives; now, we’re going full-on day trip, complete with roadside attractions and oldies on the radio and a cooler in the back – wait. Holy (crap). We’re turning into our […]
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Some RVers are driven to the open road by minimalism, carrying only what can be fit in their modest Class B or C recreational vehicle, according to a report by The Strategist, an online outlet published by “New Yorker” magazine. Other RVers — like well-heeled retirees or those traveling with kids — expect a mobile home […]
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This summer, AAA forecasts Americans will take 700 million trips based on economic indicators and state re-openings. That number is down nearly 15% compared to last July through September and is the first decline in summer travel since 2009. AAA booking trends show Americans are making travel plans, though cautiously and more spur of the […]
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In this episode of “Rollin’ on TV,” the crew visits Normandy Farms campground in Foxboro, Mass.. Later, Kate Dunbar – aka The Campground Gourmet – prepares Bacon and Black Pepper biscuits with peppercorn gravy, plus tips on RV extension cords from RV Education 101.
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Last week the Senate passed the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act (H.R.1957), and the RV INdustry Association (RVIA) now asks that the House of Representatives follow suit and pass the bill. This landmark legislation will improve the safety and enjoyment of RVers on federal lands by providing non-taxpayer dollars to address issues such as crumbling roads, […]
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Rock Hill, S.C.-based global lithium battery provider RELiON Battery has partnered with Agile Off Road, an RV improvement company, according to a release. Together, RELiON and Agile Off Road plan to provide those living off the grid with exceptional lithium power for their adventures. Agile Off Road will start installing RELiON lithium batteries as a deep cycle […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Here are the latest reports from across North America of the resurgent RV retail and rental demand. • Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, RV rentals in East Tennessee have soared, according to a report by WATE. Jim Donaldson spent about an hour today cleaning up an RV that has just returned from a […]
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As states lift stay-at-home orders, the humble RV is, for many, suddenly looking like the perfect solution for a socially distanced vacation (or gas-station-bathroom-less road trip), according to a Tuesday (June 23) report by The Strategist published by New York Magazine. Dealers, in turn, are noticing a surge in sales — “as much as 170 […]
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