Forest River’s Jason Hershberger Joins Care Camps Board

Jason Hershberger, Forest River’s general manager of Sierra and Sandpiper brands, has joined the Care Camps Board of Directors, according to a press release from Care Camps. As the number of kids dealing with cancer has grown significantly over the years, many new companies in the camping and RV industry have joined forces with Care […]

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U.S. Lighting Discusses Expansion into RVs During Podcast

The Stock Day Podcast welcomed U.S. Lighting Group Inc., a leading manufacturer of electronics, supplying growth sectors including high-tech robotics. Director of Sales, Shawn Slenski, and Director of Marketing, Patricia Salaciak, joined Stock Day host, Everett Jolly, according to a press release from U.S. Lighting. Jolly began the interview by commenting on the Company’s 2020 […]

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‘RV Lifestyle’ Reports on Best Batteries for Boondocking

The best RV battery for boondocking depends on your needs, so let’s review all the top options, according to a report at RVLifestyle.com. Boondocking also called dry camping, is beloved by many RVers. It’s camping without hookups to water, electricity, sewer, or cable. It allows campers to truly disconnect from the hustle and bustle of […]

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Andro: Let’s Not Forget Lessons from Past ‘New Normals’

EDITOR’s NOTE: This column by RVDA Chairman of the Board Chris Andro, of Hemlock Hill RV in Planstville, Conn., appears in the current edition of “RV Executive Today” magazine. Over the years, the term “new normal” has been used for many major events. All, unfortunately, were very difficult for America. Before the pandemic, the last […]

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RV/MH Hall of Fame to Present in-Person Supplier Showcase

With the pandemic entering our rear-view mirror and the ability to gather now being a possibility, the RV Hall of Fame is thrilled to confirm that the 2021 supplier show will be taking place in-person, the hall stated in a press release today (May 6). “As many are aware, the Elkhart Dealer Open House has […]

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U.S. Sen. Mike Braun Speaks at Luncheon in Nappanee, Ind.

First-term Indiana Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun visited Nappanee, Ind., Wednesday (May 5) and spoke during a luncheon hosted by former Congressman Marlin Stutzman at The Barns of Nappanee: Home of Amish Acres. Braun, who has ties to the RV arena as the founder in 1981 of Jasper, Ind.-based -based Meyer Distributing, a national wholesale […]

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RVB Capitol Talk: Jason Lippert on LCI’s $1B Quarterly Report

In this episode of Capitol Talk, Jason Lippert, President & CEO of Lippert Components Inc., joins Sherman Goldenberg and Gregg Fore of RVBusiness for a conversation about the company’s recent First Quarter 2021 financial performance report, among other topics. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk series is sponsored by the Dicor Corporation.

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InterMotive’s New Rear Seat Belt Offers Enhanced Safety

InterMotive Vehicle Controls, a leading manufacturer of electronic control systems, has added rear seat belt sensing to its versatile Upfitter Interface Module (UIM) product, according to a company release. The UIM is a popular solution for new upfits or upgrading features to existing chassis, due to the product’s ability to access vehicle CAN data. Through […]

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The Shyft Group Posts 11.8% Sales Jump Among Q1 Results

The Shyft Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHYF), parent company to Spartan RV Chassis and a North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing and assembly for the commercial and fleet vehicle industries (including last mile delivery, specialty service and vocation-specific upfit markets), today (May 6) reported operating results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2021. As […]

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Longtime Forest River Employee Kevin Reed Dies at 64

Kevin “Commissioner” C. Reed, 64 of Elkhart, Ind. passed away May 1, 2021, in his home with his family by his side. “Kevin was one of the original key Purchasing Managers from the day Pete (Liegl) brought Forest River to life,” said Forest River Division General Manager Doug Gaeddert. “I guess you could say he […]

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