Month: October 2020

Jackson Center, Ohio-based Airstream, manufacturer of the world’s most iconic travel trailer, recently announced the launch of a new Five Rivet Supplier program aimed at strengthening supplier partnerships, according to a press release from the company. Similar to Airstream’s successful Five Rivet Dealer program (where customers provide feedback about their dealer experience and dealers are […]

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Camping World Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CWH), the nation’s largest network of RV-centric retail locations and kathy ireland Worldwide (kiWW), listed as the 26th top licensor in the world by License Global magazine, have entered into a licensing agreement to launch kathy ireland Recreation & Adventure, according to a release. The new line of furniture for the […]

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Bill Baker and Monika Geraci of the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) staff reminded members of the benefits of being part of the organization during a lunchtime webinar Thursday (Oct. 8) afternoon. But the underlying message also was clear – don’t just sit there, be a part of it. “You get what you put into it,” […]

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KayJay didn’t know that his Make-A-Wish was going to be granted when he arrived Thursday (Oct. 8) at the Dutchmen RV campus in Goshen, Ind., according to a release. Bright blue and white balloons decorated Dutchmen’s PDI facility, his favorite chocolate chip cookies on a table, there were lots of people there just for him […]

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As part of the National Park Service’s (NPS) campground modernization strategy, the Service has created a draft campground design guide.  Interested parties may review the guide and provide comments on the Service’s public comment site here. The comment period closes on Dec. 4, 2020. Read Additional information on the guide in the Campground Design Guide […]

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Snowbirds who can’t go south of the border because of the pandemic are flocking to Vancouver Island to spend the winter months, according to a report by Darren Stone at the Times Colonist newspaper in Victoria, B.C. Vancouver Island RV parks are booked up and taking wait lists for the winter, because the closing of […]

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Louisiana residents still recovering from the devastation of a powerful hurricane less than two months ago braced for another hit as Hurricane Delta steamed north through the Gulf today (Oct. 8) after swiping Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, according to an Associated Press report. Forecasters warned that the storm could blow ashore Friday with winds of up […]

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Sales of recreational vehicles have accelerated so much since the economic shutdown, which has put many antsy travelers on the road instead of in the sky, that dealers like Niel’s RV in Los Angeles can’t keep up, according to a report by Jon Prior at AmericanBanker.com “Getting inventory has been very difficult,” said General Manager […]

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In August 2017, Kirsten and Devin Trout decided they needed a change. Devin, a touring musician, was always on the road for work, and one day, both he and his wife had an epiphany of sorts: They needed to be in Nashville, according to reporting at Yahoo.com. “I was just watching Netflix and something just […]

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If you’re considering buying a travel trailer or fifth-wheel, you’ll need a truck with towing capabilities. There are plenty of trucks to choose from, and each brand and model will be different, writes Johan Schnell for a report published by Togo RV. Choosing the proper tow vehicle can feel overwhelming. This guide will break down […]

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