Almost 20 years ago, Ryan Carpenter started selling RV’s. At that time, most of his customers were the age of his grandparents. But now, as general manager of Factory Direct’s Boat N RV Superstore in Hamburg, Pa., Carpenter said, “It’s become an affordable market for everyone including Millennials and friends and family of all ages!” […]
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The Baird RV dealer survey conducted in partnership with RVDA suggests retail growth in the mid-30s percent range in August – similar to the July 2020 RV retail numbers reported by Statistical Surveys. “A whole new set of first-time buyers seem to be in the market. Folks that under other circumstances would never have been […]
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“Josh the RV Nerd” at Haylett RV in Coldwater, Mich., explains to consumers how the current retail demand has impacted the available inventory on dealer lots, and what the ramifications are for manufacturers and suppliers.
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Despite Corona, the European market for leisure vehicles was stable in 2020, according to a press release from the European Caravan Federation (ECF). Since the beginning of the year, a total of over 150,000 motor caravans and caravans have been newly registered throughout Europe. Despite the global pandemic, with strict lockdowns in some cases, and […]
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Andrew Ditton looks at an ideal 2021 camper van, motorhome and caravan for first time buyers at the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf, Germany.
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Unique Camping + Marine, Arvada, Colo. introduces “The Unique Method,” a comprehensive treatment process designed to eliminate 99% of all wastewater problems in RV holding tanks, the company announced in a press release. After thousands of conversations with frustrated campers, Unique realized that the most common misconception held by RVers is that the solution to […]
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While COVID-19 has substantially constrained domestic and international air travel due to safety concerns, it has led to a renewed interest in the quintessential American road trip, according to a press release. As more people turn to RVing, many for the first time, the industry is presented with a unique opportunity to convert first time […]
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The Los Angeles Times reports helicopter crews braved dangerous smoke and flames Tuesday (Aug. 8) to reach more than 100 hikers, campers and other people stranded in remote locations of the Sierra Nevada by the destructive Creek fire. Officials hoped to transport another 65 people out of the area through the day. The blaze exploded […]
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NOVI, Mich.-based The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF), formerly Spartan Chassis Inc., a leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly and upfit for the commercial, retail, and service specialty vehicle markets, today announced plans to open a new 35,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Jupiter, Florida, according to a press release. The facility will primarily be used for Strobes-R-Us specialty […]
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The RV Industry Association (RVIA) has partnered with ITR Economics to produce the quarterly RV RoadSigns report that forecasts RV wholesale shipments to RV retailers, according to a News & Insights report by RVIA. The first forecast under ITR Economics’ direction is scheduled to be released the week of Sept. 14. ITR Economics is the […]
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