NCRVDA’s 2020 Fall Raleigh Show Cancelled Due to COVID-19

The North Carolina RV Dealers Association (NCRVDA) host of NCRVDA RV SHOW, the largest RV show in North Carolina, has made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming Fall Raleigh show originally scheduled for Aug. 28-30 at the NC State Fairgrounds, according to a release. “The RV industry is booming right now, as families are […]

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Report: What’s to Become of the Idled Cruise Ship Industry?

Hundreds of people lined the banks of Glasgow’s River Clyde a few weeks ago for the rare sight of a small, high-end cruise ship sailing upriver — practically into the heart of the city. The Azamara Journey thrilled socially distanced onlookers by blasting its horn, typically a heralding of lively celebration. But this time nobody was […]

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Drivin’ & Vibin’ Chooses 5 Best Small Class A RVs in 2020

In 2020, industry trends are pointing to smaller RVs that don’t compromise on quality or function. Thursday (July 9) RV writers at the Drivin’ & Vibin’ website shared what they perceive to be  five of the best small Class A RVs on the market. The reason many travelers are choosing small Class As is because […]

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Aggressive Bees Close Joshua Tree Campground In California

Rangers at Joshua Tree National Park have shut down the popular Jumbo Rocks Campground “due to aggressive honey bee activity,” according to a report by Christopher Reynolds in the Los Angeles Times. “There were a couple of vehicles with a lot of bees in them. And campsites. Visitors were very uncomfortable,” said Joshua Tree Superintendent […]

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Pest Expert Offers Tips to Keep Critters, Crawlers Out of RVs

Summer RV travel is surging as consumers nationwide swap traditional travel plans for this safer vacation alternative amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Spiking with new customers entering the market, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) reports that 46 million Americans now plan to take an RV trip within the next 12 months, with key players like RV […]

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Report: NHTSA Issues Latest Weekly List of RV Recalls

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for July 2 through 9, according to a report in the Detroit News. Recalls involving RV manufacturers appear below. Forest River Forest River Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2021 Coachmen Galleria, Dynamax Isata, and Forest River Battisti Coach, Forester, and Sunseeker motorhomes, built on 2019 Mercedes-Benz […]

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Thor Motor Coach’s Class C Motorhomes Enhanced for 2021

Chateau, Four Winds and Quantum Class C motorhomes by Thor Motor Coach receive a host of enhancements for the 2021 model year, including interior, exterior and suspension packages, according to a release from the Thor Industries Inc. subsidiary. The Class C motorhomes Ford E-Series chassis now features the new 7.3L V8 engine with 350-hp and […]

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Brown & Brown Dealer Services Acquires First Resource Inc.

J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown Inc., and James Nelson and Lynn Meyer, the owners of First Resource Inc., today (July 9) announced that Brown & Brown Dealer Services (BBDS) has acquired substantially all of the assets of First Resource. Since 2004, First Resource has been assisting its dealer partners to […]

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Blacksford Class B Rental Firm Booked Up, Eyeing Expansion

Three years ago, Jonathan Distad, a tech consultant from Minneapolis, Minn., relocated a technology business to Bozeman, Mont. Shortly afterward, he tried to rent an RV for a family trip to tour Western Canada. And when he did, the experience didn’t meet his expectations in most every way. “I said to myself, if it’s this […]

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