Utilimaster Touts Delivery Vehicles at Contractor Expo

Novi, Mich.-based Utilimaster, a go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group’s Fleet Vehicles & Services business unit (NASDAQ: SHYF), displayed three parcel delivery vehicles, which included a walk-in van, a dry freight truck body and the brand’s own Utilivan during the 2020 Contractor Expo in Nashville, according to a press release from The Shyft Group. The […]

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Italy’s Salone del Camper 2020 ‘Exceeded Expectations’

With 54,000 visitors, the Salone del Camper 2020 exhibition in Parma, Italy (which ran from Sept. 12 to 20 exceeded the expectations of the organizers, the Fiere di Parma and the APC (Association of Caravan and Camper Manufacturers), according to a report at AboutCampBtoB.com The Salone del Camper is an important national event for the […]

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Glamping Gains Popularity During Pandemic, Will it Last?

Billy Scafuri grew up in a suburb of New York City and vacations with family and friends usually involved flying to high-end resorts in warm places. The pandemic has changed all that., according to marketplace.org. Everything shut down just as he was planning a trip for his first wedding anniversary and the idea of flying […]

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Canadian Snowbirds Debate Traveling Amid Coronavirus

As temperatures begin to cool down in Canada, some snowbirds are considering toughing out the winter months north of the border, while others hope border restrictions ease so they can make the trip south, according to CTV News. Jack Deneboom is among the estimated 350,000 Canadians who spend between three and six months in Florida. […]

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Terry Lewis Joins NRVTA Staff as a Technical Instructor

Terry Lewis joined the staff of the Athens, Texas-based National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) earlier this month as a part-time instructor, the school announced in a press release. Lewis will focus on teaching men and women to become certified RV technicians and helping them set up independent businesses of their own. He will specialize in […]

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Thor Motor Coach’s Super C RV Upgrades Focus on Family

Magnitude and Omni Super C motorhomes by Thor Motor Coach are debuting a new floor plan with family-friendly features, according to a release from the Thor Industries Inc. subsidiary. Magnitude and Omni both welcome the RB34 floor plan, featuring bunk beds, washer and dryer prep, theater seating and the cab-over bunk sleeping area allowing families […]

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SylvanSport Expands Sales Outlets with Backcountry.com

SylvanSport, the Brevard, N.C.-based maker of innovative and award-winning camping gear and trailers, including the GO camping trailer, recently announced its partnership with Backcountry, a leading online outdoor gear retailer. Working with the online specialty retailer of premium outdoor gear is part of SylvanSport’s ongoing effort to enhance digital experiences and maximize its channel mix […]

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RVIA: Benefits of a State Outdoor Recreation Office, Part 3

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a four-part series by the RV Industry Association (RVIA) on the benefits of having an outdoor recreation office in state governments. RV Industry Association’s Legislative Analyst Ashley Brinkman recently presented to the Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Task Force on the RV industry’s efforts to establish Offices of Outdoor Recreation (OREC) in […]

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Go RVing.com Traffic Says People Want a ‘Real Vacation’

Traffic to the Go RVing website reached record highs in August, surpassing all historical data since tracking began in 2012. Unique users, website sessions, and pageviews all more than doubled since July, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). This incredible traffic comes from a significant increase in media […]

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Blue Dog RV Announces Expansion into Bakersfield, Calif.

Blue Dog RV is announcing the addition of its third California dealership, located in Bakersfield, according to a release. With a population of approximately 400,000, Bakersfield is California’s ninth largest city and has always been known for its blue-collar work ethic and outdoorsmen attitude. Blue Dog RV currently has dealerships located in the California cities […]

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