Month: September 2020

The Carlstar Group,Franklin, Tenn., announced today (Sept. 8) an amicable and expedient resolution with Michelin, which has resulted in the complete dismissal, with prejudice, of Michelin’s lawsuits. The lawsuits involved intellectual property claims against a former Michelin and Carlstar employee, whom Michelin claimed had misappropriated Michelin’s proprietary information during his employment with Michelin, according to […]

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Rollick, a leading marketing and customer experience service provider for the marine, powersports and RV industries, has analyzed and released data on first time boat buyers entering the marketplace during the pandemic. Based on Rollick data, the percentage of first-time boat buyers increased from 15% in Q2 2019 to 20% in Q2 2020. This represents […]

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The Outdoor Economy Conference, the nation’s premier event for those looking to grow the outdoor industry in their own regions, recently announced its partnership with Asheville, N.C.-based Darby Communications, according to a report on SNEWS.com, which covers the outdoor retail industry. Conference organizers have tapped Darby Communications as their PR agency of record to elevate […]

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Vacationers received on-the-road grilling essentials and exclusive flavors of Grill Mates seasonings in partnership with RVshare and Kampgrounds of America (KOA). On Sept. 5, McCormick Grill Mates visited three of America’s top 15 Labor Day weekend RV destinations to surprise and ask outdoor enthusiasts, “RV Grilling Yet?” According to a press release from McCormick, there […]

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The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC is recalling 1,168 2019-2021 Cyclone and 2020-2021 Bighorn Traveler recreational trailers. Due to insufficient bracing, the front landing legs may buckle and collapse while the trailer is parked.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of an article published by Togo RV. The travel season of 2020 may forever be known as “the summer of the RV.” RV sales are booming across the U.S. and more people searched for RV information on Google this year than ever before. So, what did RVers do […]

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Across the board, members of industries belonging to the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) delivered a similar message during a conference call with members of the media Thursday afternoon (Sept. 3): it has turned out to be a pretty good year, but oh, what might it have been. Industry leaders from the RV, marine, motorcycle, camping […]

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“Rollin’ On TV,” the longtime RV lifestyle program, has partnered with Forest River Inc. and a number of RV industry companies to a raffle off a custom 2021 No Boundaries travel trailer as a fund-raiser to support Care Camps. the organization that provides a camping experience for children with cancer. With a sofa slideout and […]

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Last week, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved a staff recommendation to adopt the so-called Low Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Omnibus Regulation in order to attain the targets set in the State Implementation Plan, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). This regulation will increase the cost of engines […]

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Travelers might not be taking to the skies. However, roads in America have been busy since July and are expected to remain so during Labor Day weekend and until the end of September, writes Gina Joseph for a report published by The Macomb Daily. “We know that nationally, COVID-19 has significantly impacted travel throughout 2020. […]

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