EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was written by Mark Polk of RV Education 101, the longtime RV tips and maintenance education service for consumers, in his latest RV101 eNewsletter. It’s time to shift gears and start prepping for fall and winter camping seasons. Now, instead of checking the operation of the air conditioner, we need to […]
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The valuation analysts at Kelley Blue Book today reported the estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the United States was $38,723 in September 2020. New-vehicle prices increased $940 (up 2.5%) from September 2019, while raising $23 (up 0.1%) from last month. “New-car transaction prices have climbed year-over-year, but remained flat for the past few months,” said Sara Richards, an analyst for Kelley Blue […]
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LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ), parent company of Keystone Automotive and its NTP-STAG RV distribution division, will release its third quarter 2020 financial results on Thursday, Oct. 29. Conference Call Details LKQ will host a conference call and webcast at 8 a.m. (Eastern), Oct. 29, with members of senior management to discuss the company’s results. To […]
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The Shyft Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SHYF), parent company of Spartan RV Chassis and a North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly and upfit for the commercial, retail, and service specialty vehicle markets, today (Oct. 1) announced it has acquired F3 MFG Inc., a leading, aluminum truck body and accessory manufacturer. F3 will join the […]
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Welformed, a division of Genesis Products, recently received a Business Education Partnership Award from the Education/Career Development Council of the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, according to a report by The Goshen News. Mike Jackowiak and Sam Vaughan, of Concord High School who nominated Welformed for the award, said the following: “Welformed and staff hosted […]
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Polaris and Thor Industries, two recreational vehicle manufacturers with more than $5 billion in value on the stock market, are both bolstering their operations to respond to unprecedented consumer demand in the industry, according to a report by Tyler Clifford at CNBC.com. Key Points “Historically, we’ve never seen the inventory this low,” Thor Industries […]
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Leisure travelers predicted in May that their first trip once COVID-19 travel restrictions were lifted would be a camping trip, and the results of the fall special edition of Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s (KOA) annual North American Camping Report suggest that those predictions exceeded travelers’ intended level of participation. The “Growth of Camping Amid COVID-19: […]
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In October, Google will restrict ad targeting capabilities for RV dealers and other industries, according to a release from the RV Dealers Association (RVDA). While these changes may throw some digital ad campaigns for a loop, dealers can stay ahead of the curve. Set for 2 p.m. (Eastern), Oct. 8, a live webinar titled “New […]
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A Michigan-based real estate investment trust purchased the 76-acre Flamingo Lake RV Resort in North Jacksonville, Fla., for $18.75 million, according to a report by the Jacksonville Daily Record. Southfield, Michigan-based Sun Communities Inc., through affiliate Sun Flamingo Lake RV LLC, acquired the property July 14 and recorded the deed Sept. 28. Flamingo Lake, at […]
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RVDA, the National RV Dealers Association, has released its exhibitor prospectus for companies interested in participating in the 2020 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, which will go virtual this year on Nov. 9-20, according to an RVDA press release. Vendors can reserve virtual booths that will remain online through Jan. 31, 2021. The booth’s flexible design is […]
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