Month: November 2020

Report: NHTSA Issues Latest Weekly List of RV Recalls

The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • Daimler Vans USA LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 47,667 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid […]

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Holiday Island Near Deal on Texas RV Park Acquisition

Holiday Island, Ark.-based Holiday Island Holdings Inc. – operating in the recreational and remote living real estate market – announced today (Nov. 30) in a press release that it continues to make progress on its targeted RV park located in north Texas. The purchase arrangement is in its contracting phase, and due diligence continues. A […]

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Sprinter vs. Teardrop Trailer: What’s Best for Camping?

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of an article by Will Taylor for Outside magazine. Most of the people I know who have a car camping vehicle of some sort are not satisfied with some aspect of it. If it’s a truck topper, they might hate putting it on and taking it off their […]

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States See Jump at Gas Pump Following Thanksgiving

Following the Thanksgiving holiday, AAA reports that the national gas price average is more expensive. At $2.12, it is two cents more than a week ago, but remains cheaper compared to last month (-2 cents) and last year (-46 cents). Across the country, motorists in nearly 30 states are paying more at the pump on […]

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GM’s Emissions Reversal Part of Forging a Path Forward

General Motors says it will continue to advocate for one nationwide emissions standard despite withdrawing its support of President Donald Trump’s efforts to prevent California from setting stricter regulations, according to a report by Automotive News. GM’s reversal is aimed at taking an active role in discussions with President-elect Joe Biden as his transition ramps […]

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Boat Demand Remains Strong, But Shortages Prevail

Dealer sentiment on current conditions remained strong in November, according to a new survey by Soundings Trade Only that polled 57 retailers about monthly conditions, though it ticked down to 81 from 85 in October. The 3- to 5-year outlook also dropped to 66 for the month, versus the 70 reading in September, but has fluctuated […]

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NRF Expects Holiday Sales to Grow Between 3.6% and 5.2%

With retail sales rebounding strongly due to continued consumer resilience, the National Retail Federation (NRF) recently forecast that holiday sales during November and December will increase between 3.6% and 5.2% over 2019 to a total between $755.3 billion and $766.7 billion. The numbers, which exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants, compare with a 4% […]

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Indiana RV Dealer’s Move to Kokomo Draws Opposition

Russiaville, Ind.-based Stellhorn Tri-County Travel Trailers is planning to move its operations to Kokomo at the old Kingsway Sports Academy location, but some neighbors have lined up against the move, arguing the RV business doesn’t mix well with the largely residential neighborhood, according to reporting by Tyler Juranovich at the Kokomo Tribune. Doug Stellhorn, owner […]

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