RoverPass Partnership to Offer Travel Insurance for Campers

Generali Global Assistance (GGA) Wednesday (Feb. 24) announced that it will be offering travel insurance for purchase through its partner RoverPass, which is an emerging travel marketplace that gives travelers the ability to search and book an RV site or campground that expands vacation opportunities for people all across the country. Chris Carnicelli, CEO of […]

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Camping World Revenue Up 17.5% in Q4, 11.3% in 2020

Camping World Holdings Inc., (CWH) America’s largest retailer of recreational vehicles and related services and products, today (Feb. 25) reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2020. Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of CWH, stated, “We have one focus in our company and that’s on our long-term plan.” Full Year-over-Year […]

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RVIA: January Wholesale RV Shipments Jump 39% to 45,930

The RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) January 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 45,930 units, an increase of 39.2% compared to the 33,003 units shipped during January 2020, making this the best January shipment total on comparable record. “RV shipments show no sign of slowing down,” said RV Industry […]

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RV Retailer LLC Acquires Carolina Coach & Camper in N.C.

RV Retailer LLC (RVR) announced today (Feb. 24) the acquisition of Carolina Coach & Camper, located in Claremont, N.C., and one of the premier family-owned dealerships in North Carolina, selling and servicing RVs for over 25 years. Upon completion of the acquisition, RV Retailer will have 55 RV stores in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, […]

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2021 Truck Camper Adventure Rally in Arizona Draws 173

The 2021 Truck Camper Adventure Boondocking in the Desert Rally in Quartzsite, Ariz., enjoyed a record showing in what was probably the largest truck camper rally ever held, according to a report by Truck Camper Adventure. Consisting of 173 attendees and 107 campers of all makes and models, the big outdoor event was held 11-14 […]

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Go RVing Gives Tips on How to Save Money on RV Stays

Editor’s Note:This column was written for Go RVing by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner. She and her husband (and their two dogs) are new RVers, but have quickly fallen in love with it. After traveling around the country in their car and tent camping, they soon realized that RVing was something they needed in their lives. When she […]

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Furrion Announces New Hires to Keep Pace with Growth

Coming off a successful 2020, Furrion, a global leader of innovative products and solutions for the consumer, specialty vehicle, and marine markets, announced today (Feb. 24) the addition of two new hires in the Elkhart office to support the internal infrastructure. “While it was a challenging year, we saw tremendous growth of the Furrion brand […]

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RV & Camping Show Planned this Weekend in Myrtle Beach

It has been reported that RVs are becoming more popular because of the COVID-19 pandemic, notes a story on WPDE, ABC 15’s website in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The Myrtle Beach Convention Center will be packed with RVs this weekend as the Myrtle Beach RV & Camping Show comes to town. Rob Lynch is the owner […]

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AP: New & Used Price Increases Squeeze US Auto Buyers

The viral pandemic has triggered a cascade of price hikes throughout America’s auto industry — a surge that has made both new and used vehicles unaffordable for many, according to a report by the Associated Press. Prices of new vehicles far outpaced overall consumer inflation over the past year. In response, many buyers who were […]

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Wheeler: Retail Demand ‘Beyond Anything We Anticipated’

Last June, Amy Geren, bought a $42,000 Airstream trailer, sight unseen, from a dealer in Vermont. The 16-foot, 2020 Bambi floor model was the last one on the lot. “And I could sell mine tomorrow for more than I paid for it,” Geren, 49, told a reporter for The Washington Post. That may not be […]

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