ELKHART, Ind. – Thor Motor Coach is set to turn heads with its latest Class B motorhomes at the 2025 Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, Fla., accordng to a release from the THOR Industries subsidiary.
The excitement begins today (Jan. 15), and continues through Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Starting at 9 a.m. each day, visitors can experience Thor Motor Coach motorhomes up close in the Midway area.
Thor Motor Coach is ready to wow attendees with an incredible lineup of over 70 units at the Tampa RV Show! From camper vans and Class C RVs to luxurious Class A models and powerful diesel motorhomes, there’s something for everyone to explore.
Tranquility 24A
Here’s a glimpse of the exciting Class B RVs you’ll find at the show:
Tellaro 20H Class B Motorhome – Tailor Your Travels: The 20H floor plan is perfect for travelers who want flexibility and comfort. It makes the most of every inch with smart features like an expanding sleeper sofa, a pull-out bench, and a portable cooktop so you can set up the camper van’s interior in whichever way works best for you. Plus, there are swiveling captain’s chairs that add extra seating options. With its versatile design and Ram ProMaster 3500 XT “window van” chassis, the 2025 Tellaro is ready to be your ultimate road trip companion.
Tranquility 24A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van – AWD for Any Adventure: The spacious 24A floorplan, built on the Mercedes-BenzSprinter 3500 chassis, is designed for both short trips and long adventures. It features twin sofa beds that can be combined into a King-size bed, plus multiple mounts for the Lagun table, giving you options for dining, relaxing, or sleeping. This 2025 Tranquility all-wheel drive model also includes a fully equipped kitchen with a portable cooktop, fridge, and microwave, so you can enjoy home-cooked meals wherever you travel.
No matter if you’re new to RVs or a seasoned traveler, the 2025 Florida RV SuperShow has just the thing for you! Don’t miss out—get your tickets now and learn more at www.frvta.org/show/florida-rv-supershow/.
GAFFNEY, SC — Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) announces it will be showcasing several innovations with its manufacturer partners – including Fleetwood, Newmar Corp. and Tiffin Motorhomes – at the 2025 Florida RV SuperShow, taking place Jan. 15-19 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Fla., and hosted by the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA).
Fleetwood Palisade 45DS
Fleetwood Displays 2025 Palisade Powered by FCCC’s XCM Chassis
Fleetwood will be showcasing its innovative new 2025 Palisade luxury Class A diesel coach powered by the XCM chassis from FCCC.
The XCM’s modular design and lowered rear section offers enhanced floorplan versatility and pass-through storage capacity. Powered by a Cummins L9 engine offering 450HP and 1,250 lb.-ft. of torque, the 2025 Palisade powered by the XCM offers several FCCC industry-first innovations, including:
RoadWatch suite of safety features like Roll Stability, Traction Control, Collision Mitigation and Adaptive Cruise Control
An ergonomic steering wheel and column-mounted controls, paired with OptiView’s all-digital gauge display create a more automotive-like experience
DriveTech ergonomic steering wheel and column-mounted controls, which eliminates the need to reach for every command and is the only driving system in the industry that places transmission controls at your fingertips
V-Ride rear suspension for increased luxury amenity and cargo capacity while greatly reducing body roll
UltraSteer fully integrated and precision-tuned tag axle providing a 17 percent reduction in curb-to-curb turning radius as compared to traditional fixed tag axle and a 20 percent tighter turning angle than the nearest competitor
BrakeSync – factory-installed, factory-warranted supplemental braking system
ZF independent front suspension with up to 60-degree wheel cut offering the tightest turning radius in the industry
An industry-leading 5-year, 100,000-mile warranty backed by the most comprehensive service network around
24/7 Direct service and support with access to FCCC’s nationwide service network, including more than 450 service centers and 90+ RV-centric Oasis locations
“We believe strongly that every aspect and component of the Palisade plays a role in providing a top-tier RV experience, and that starts with the chassis,” said Doug Miller, product manager for Fleetwood RV. “Our customers rely on Fleetwood products for their quality, dependability and innovation, which is exactly what the XCM from FCCC provides as the foundation for the Palisade. We are thrilled to share what we believe is the most complete and advanced Palisade yet with everyone at Tampa”
Newmar 2026 Grand Star
Newmar Displays 2026 Grand Star Powered by FCCC’s S2RV
Newmar will be displaying two versions of its 2026 Grand Star Super C luxury motorhome powered by the S2RV through its partnership with FCCC.
The 2026 Grand Star is the first Super C model offered by Newmar and reflects its customer-centered development approach and ongoing commitment to delivering premium experiences for both seasoned RV enthusiasts and those new to the lifestyle. The Grand Star boasts the shortest motorhome floor plan on the market built on S2RV, ensuring a comfortable, easy-to-maneuver vehicle that fits effortlessly into a variety of camping and storage spaces. Newmar will be displaying both a 34-foot and 39-foot version of the Grand Star at the Florida RV SuperShow.
The S2RV is designed and built specifically for the RV market, catering to drivers who want the power and performance of a diesel without the cockpit of a conventional Class A. Pulling from the breadth of FCCC’s bus and truck expertise, the S2RV is the latest in a long line of RV-specific innovations in FCCC’s growing list of custom-built, industry-leading chassis.
Powered by a Cummins B6.7 engine offering 360HP and 800 lb.-ft. of torque with up to 12,000 pounds of towing capacity, the 2026 Grand Star powered by the S2RV offers several FCCC innovations, including:
The all-new Dash+ that takes safety and RVer experience to the next level thanks to a range of technological and ergonomic driver controls, including the introduction of FCCC’s industry-exclusive DriveTech ergonomic steering wheel and column-mounted controls, which eliminates the need for drivers to reach for every command and places transmission controls at their fingertips.
An industry-leading 3-year, 50,000-mile warranty backed by the most comprehensive service network around 24/7 Direct service and support with access to FCCC’s nationwide service network, including more than 450 service centers and 90+ RV-centric Oasis locations
Tiffin Motorhomes will be displaying the 2025 Allegro Bus powered by FCCC’s PowerGlide XC as well as the 2025 Zephyr on the PowerGlide SL.
The PowerGlide XC brings a number of innovations and enhancements designed to provide the best RV experience in the industry. Its super raised-rail design, for example, offers lowered engine placement and floorplan flexibility, while its front-extended frame rail is specially designed to match the RV body and construction. In addition, its unique steering wheel column design enables it to pass through the front cab wall instead of the floor, giving the customer a more automotive feel with no objects around their feet.
Powered by a Cummins L9 engine offering 450HP and 1,250 lb.-ft. of torque, the 2025 Allegro Bus powered by the PowerGlide XC offers several FCCC innovations, including:
RoadWatch suite of safety features like Roll Stability, Traction Control, Collision Mitigation and Adaptive Cruise Control
An ergonomic steering wheel and column-mounted controls, paired with OptiView’s all-digital gauge display create a more automotive-like experience
DriveTech ergonomic steering wheel and column-mounted controls, which eliminates the need to reach for every command and is the only driving system in the industry that places transmission controls at your fingertips
V-Ride rear suspension for increased luxury amenity and cargo capacity while greatly reducing body roll
Koni shocks specifically designed and tuned for Tiffin products
BrakeSync – factory-installed, factory-warranted supplemental braking system
ZF independent front suspension with up to 60-degree wheel cut offering the tightest turning radius in the industry
An industry-leading 5-year, 100,000-mile warranty backed by the most comprehensive service network around 24/7 Direct service and support with access to FCCC’s nationwide service network, including more than 450 service centers and 90+ RV-centric Oasis locations
2025 Tiffin Zephyr
In addition, Tiffin also will be displaying the 2025 Zephyr powered by the PowerGlide SL.
The PowerGlide SL brings a number of innovations and enhancements designed to provide the best RV experience in the industry. Its super raised-rail design, for example, offers 30 percent more storage than a traditional raised rail, while its front-extended frame rail is specially designed to match the RV body and construction. In addition, its unique steering wheel column design enables it to pass through the front cab wall instead of the floor, giving the customer a more automotive feel with no objects around their feet.
Powered by a Cummins X15 engine offering 605HP and 1,950 lb.-ft. of torque and towing capacity of up to 20,000 lbs., the 2025 Zephyr powered by the PowerGlide SL offers several FCCC innovations, including:
RoadWatch suite of safety features like Roll Stability, Traction Control, Collision Mitigation and Adaptive Cruise Control
An ergonomic steering wheel and column-mounted controls, paired with OptiView’s all-digital gauge display create a more automotive-like experience
DriveTech ergonomic steering wheel and column-mounted controls, which eliminates the need to reach for every command and is the only driving system in the industry that places transmission controls at your fingertips
UltraSteer precision-tuned tag axle that reduces curb-to-curb turning radius by up to 17 percent
V-Ride rear suspension for increased luxury amenity and cargo capacity while greatly reducing body roll
Koni shocks specifically designed and tuned for Tiffin products
BrakeSync – factory-installed, factory-warranted supplemental braking system
ZF independent front suspension with up to 60-degree wheel cut offering the tightest turning radius in the industry
An industry-leading 5-year, 100,000-mile warranty backed by the most comprehensive service network around 24/7 Direct service and support with access to FCCC’s nationwide service network, including more than 450 service centers and 90+ RV-centric Oasis locations
About Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC)
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) is a leading manufacturer of diesel chassis for the motorhome industry. FCCC supports its industry-leading chassis with a comprehensive suite of services, including 24/7 factory direct support, a nationwide service network with more than 400 dealers in the U.S. and Canada, and an official customer-support mobile app. FCCC also manufactures chassis for the work truck, walk-in van, school bus and shuttle bus markets. Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation is a subsidiary of Daimler Truck North America LLC, a Daimler company. For more information, visit fcccrv.com or call 1-800-FTL-HELP.
FRENCH LICK, Ind. – The blanket of snow with temperatures in the teens did not dampen the enthusiasm of dealers and vendors for the start of the Meyer Distributing RV Mega Show, a two-day event that began Tuesday (Jan. 14) at the French Lick Hotel Event Center in French Lick in southern Indiana.
As is customary, opening day was filled with seminars. Vendors conducted over 30 sessions, providing dealers with a wealth of information. The workshops were well attended, and dealers seemed hungry to visit with company representatives.
Seminars were hosted by AP Products, ASA Electronics, Blue Ox, Carefree of Colorado, Coleman-Mach, Creative Product Group, Curt, Demco, DeWalt, Dicor, InVision, Dinosaur Electronics, Draw-Tite, Fastway, FlexSolar, Gen-Y, Genesis Products, Geocel, Go Power, Hughes, Jaeger-Unitek, Lippert, Marshall Excelsior Company, MORryde, Peterson Manufacturing, Redarc, Stromberg Carlson, Suburban-Maxxair, Thetford, Ultra Fab, Valterra, Velarium, WeighSafe and Xantrex.
Ben Johnson
RVBusiness spoke with Ben Johnson, Meyer’s Director of Sales for RV, Towing and Marine, about the mood of dealers and what he expects from the show, the sixth held at the French Lick venue.
“Dealers have been more positive this show than last, in my opinion,” he said. “Dealers are making big moves to plan more for their planogram and their show buy. They are leaning heavily on distributors to be their suppliers on a next-day basis to support them with repairs and unit sales. So, there is a lot of reliance on Meyer to fulfill our promise and get them running the next day.”
Strategically, 2024 was a busy year for Meyer Distributing as it wrapped up some key acquisitions, Jonson added, enabling it to fill out its U.S. and Canada distribution network.
The company operates 13 distribution centers and 99 cross-dock locations across North America (excluding Mexico). Johnson stated that this expansive hub-and-spoke system results in next-day parts delivery for over 80% of the country.
Another milestone was adding the full Airxcel line of products, which Johnson feels was necessary for its customers.
Regarding the 2025 Mega Show, he added that registrations are up about 40% over last year, and dealers “have primed enough product” already to exceed 2024 levels ahead of the show’s start.
Ninety-seven vendors are participating, he noted, which is the maximum the facility can accommodate.
“I am very excited about the Mega Show and the year ahead,” explained Johnson. “I think there is much promise, and I know the RV industry is ready to embrace that and get people out camping and on the road with their units. The change in the Administration should encourage financial institutions to make good decisions, lower interest rates, and make it easier for families to buy RVs.”
Jason and Abby Epperson (seated) with, from left, Sabre team members Nate Gerardot, product manager assistant; Michele Kay, interior designer; and Shirley Cartwright, product manager.
TAMPA, Fla. – Jason and Abby Epperson, stalwarts of RV social media and creators of the RVMiles and America’s National Parks podcast and related YouTube, Instagram and content, were at the Florida RV SuperShow Tuesday to have a look at their new Sabre 377RVMILES fifth-wheel.
The 377RVMILES is the result of a collaboration between Jason, Abby and Forest River’s Sabre production team.
The relationship with Sabre started several years ago, Jason explained.
“We were brand ambassadors for them in their 37 FLL floorplan, and that was back when we were full-time RVers. We’re not full-time RVers anymore. We’ve been off the road full-time for about a year-and-a-half now, and we call ourselves just normal RVers. We go out for week and weekend trips,” he said.
So, for the last couple of years, the Eppersons and their three sons – ages 11, 14 and 17 – have been camping in a 25-foot travel trailer.
“And that was great. Served its purpose; was a great off-road rig,” Abby said. “But when you have three teenage boys, a 25-foot travel trailer gets a little crowded and cozy awful quick, especially when one of your kids is 6-foot-5.”
“That 25-foot travel trailer was great, but way too small for our family of five,” Jason added. “It served its purpose. We took it from Baja to Alaska.”
The Eppersons knew they were looking for something else and kept in touch with the team at Sabre.
“They wanted to get us into one of their floorplans and there just wasn’t one that was perfect for us,” Abby said. “The thing that was perfect for us doesn’t exist, and we’ve learned that through the design process, but they said, ‘Well, we’ll build you what you want. Let us know what you want and we’ll build it. And let’s do a collaboration and let’s put something out together. It’s a win-win.’ We get the floorplan we want, and they get a floorplan that is something that RVers like us want.”
The living room offers a sectional sofa, fireplace and big-screen TV.
Next came the process of figuring out what the floorplan might look like. When they started out, Jason and Abby envisioned something much smaller.
“We were talking about doing a mid-size fifth-wheel and, over the course of the design process, we realized we really were happiest with our three kids in a really big fifth-wheel with lots of space,” Abby said. “And they were amazing partners to make that happen.”
Enter Forest River’s Shirley Cartwright, product manager for the Sabre line.
She outlined the win-win, where her brand ambassadors get the floorplan they want and Sabre gains valuable insights into what like-minded consumers are looking for in a new unit.
“Yes. This is something that’s going to appeal to a lot of big families or even the couple that maybe has the in-laws come with them or another couple comes with them,” Cartwright said. “You’ve also got a desk back there. So, it can be a remote office that’s basically not only a bunk room, but a flex room. So, yes, it’s going to be a floorplan that’s going to be a win-win for Sabre as well, because a lot of people are going to be drawn to this floorplan.”
Another plus for Forest River is the exposure of brand ambassadors who are at the top of the RV social media food chain.
Two bunks wrap over the flex room which holds a fold-away desk.
The Eppersons started the RVMiles podcast in 2017. Just competing its 346th episode, the podcast – in audio and video versions – enjoys approximately 20,000 downloads each week. The couple’s American National Parks podcast, an audio-only production, also sees 20,000 weekly downloads and the RVMiles YouTube channel has 113,000-plus subscribers.
“So, a pretty healthy reach across social media, along with Instagram and Facebook and all the places you have to be these days,” Abby said.
From Cartwright’s perspective, “They’re going to get us a lot more outreach and get to a bigger community than what we get to on our own. And their experiences, their adventures, all their cool camping trips that they’ve got planned coming up so people can envision themselves actually going out and doing all these fun things. It gives them another perspective and shows just how much fun RVing can be. That’s what we achieve with them.”
Cartwright characterized the collaboration with the Eppersons as a positive experience.
“It really was a lot of fun. Like, they were saying they really wanted maybe a 30-foot unit. So we tried to put everything that they had on their wish lists into a 30-foot unit,” Cartwright said, grinning. “And then they said, ‘That’s not going to work.’ Okay, how about 34 feet? 36 feet? So, we’d go back to the drawing board and try again. The next thing you know, we bring them back something that they love. But as you can see, it’s not the footage that they were looking for, but it does give them all the things on their want list that they’d given us that makes the camping experience wonderful for not only them, but other campers as well.”
Jason and Abby Epperson on the sundeck.
Michele Kay, interior designer on the project said, “It really started almost with a paper napkin, drawing some pictures, and it just kind of turned into this magnificent unit. From front to back and side to side, the Sabre Sundeck was a huge part of everything. Everybody loves it. The bunk room or flex room can be used so many different ways – an office, schoolwork, kids, grandparents, you name it.”
Abby recalled, “It was really this sundeck. It really changed a lot of our perspective about what we wanted when we saw this at Open House.”
“Shirley was saying we could keep the sundeck and expand out the RV and it would be 43 feet, or we could look at removing that and getting it smaller,” Abby added. “And I had fallen in love with this so much, I thought, ‘Well, honestly, what’s the difference at this point between 39 and 43?’”
Jason said the Sabre team “was very kind to give us the time and patience to let us dream and figure out all the things that could be problems. And I think we came up with lots of good compromises that are what we want in terms of being able to have our larger children, have a good road access and lots of different places to store stuff, a good chef’s kitchen. And it’s something that is not so niche that’s just for us, but other buyers will be interested in, too.”
Abby added, “It was really important to us to make sure that we weren’t just designing for Jason and Abby of RV Miles, but that we were also considering what another RV buyer might also like and that this would appeal to them. … That’s why it was so great working with them because we all had the same kind of goal in mind, like a real true partnership. And that same goal always carried us through as we continued to develop this and figure out what was going to work.”
Abby shared a story about the plant manger at Sabre. When the Epperson family came into the plant to look at the prototype, their 11-year-old son climbed up into the bunk. Afterward, he quietly asked his dad if he thought they could put a handle up on the wall to make it easier to get into the bunk.
“And so Jason went over to the plant manager and said, ‘Hey, Henry had this idea,’” Abby explained. “And the plant manager, rather than talking it through with Jason, went up to our son and said, ‘Hey, Henry, come show me what you’re talking about. Tell me what you need to be able to enjoy this RV.’”
Abby said she tells that story to “anyone who will listen to it because I think it is such a great example of what we need to do more of – listen to the really diverse voices that are all a part of RVing.”
The three-slide unit features a front bedroom with a camper king bed and bath with a full-sized shower, The kitchen houses a wraparound counter with a dinette across from its residential-sized appliances.
The Sabre 377RVMILES is 43 feet long with a UVW of 13,183 pounds, a carrying capacity of 3,052 pounds and a hitch weight of 2,235 pounds. MSRP is $114,749.
The scholarship program recognizes deserving rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The RV Learning Center has awarded $82,500 in scholarships to 33 students since its inception in 2000.
“We are pleased to add additional funding to the scholarship endowment that will ensure that this program can continue to help students connected to the RV business to pursue rewarding careers,” said Newt Kindlund.
Scholarship applicants are judged on their current RV industry involvement or their plan to seek employment in the RV industry upon graduation, academic achievement, extracurricular activities and honors, financial need and a 500-word essay on their goals and objectives after college.
Kindlund founded Holiday RV Superstores, the first publicly traded RV dealership. He is a director emeritus on the RV Learning Center Board of Directors and a member of the RV/MH Hall of Fame.
“By funding this scholarship program, Newt Kindlund continues demonstrate his commitment the RV industry in a very meaningful way,” said RVDA President Phil Ingrassia.
For more information about the RV Learning Center, go to www.rvlearningcenter.com. The RV Learning Center is a tax-exempt organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions may be tax deductible as charitable donation.
The scholarship program recognizes deserving rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The RV Learning Center has awarded $82,500 in scholarships to 33 students since its inception in 2000.
“We are pleased to add additional funding to the scholarship endowment that will ensure that this program can continue to help students connected to the RV business to pursue rewarding careers,” said Newt Kindlund.
Scholarship applicants are judged on their current RV industry involvement or their plan to seek employment in the RV industry upon graduation, academic achievement, extracurricular activities and honors, financial need and a 500-word essay on their goals and objectives after college.
Kindlund founded Holiday RV Superstores, the first publicly traded RV dealership. He is a director emeritus on the RV Learning Center Board of Directors and a member of the RV/MH Hall of Fame.
“By funding this scholarship program, Newt Kindlund continues demonstrate his commitment the RV industry in a very meaningful way,” said RVDA President Phil Ingrassia.
For more information about the RV Learning Center, go to www.rvlearningcenter.com. The RV Learning Center is a tax-exempt organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions may be tax deductible as charitable donation.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), the nation’s leading coalition of outdoor recreation associations, has expressed its support for the nomination of North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of the Interior.
In this role, Burgum will lead an agency with more than 70,000 employees who are stewards for 20% of the nation’s lands, including national parks, monuments, wildlife refuges and other public lands. The Department oversees the responsible development of conventional and renewable energy supplies on public lands and waters, is the largest supplier and manager of water in the 17 western states and upholds trust responsibilities to the 574 federally recognized American Indian Tribes and Alaska Natives.
In a letter to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Mike Lee and Ranking Member Martin Heinrich, ORR along with 33 of its national member organizations and businesses, highlighted Burgum’s support for outdoor recreation, economic growth, and the preservation of public lands and waters.
“Governor Burgum’s track record in supporting outdoor recreation and his understanding of the outdoor recreation economy make him uniquely qualified to lead the Department of the Interior,” said ORR in the letter. “As an avid outdoorsman and a proponent of public-private partnerships, Governor Burgum’s leadership is critical to ensuring the long-term success of outdoor recreation as an economic driver and community connector.”
Burgum, who recently established North Dakota’s Office of Outdoor Recreation after participating in ORR’s National Outdoor Recreation Executive Forum in Washington, D.C., has demonstrated a commitment to outdoor recreation through economic innovation.
ORR also emphasized the important role Burgum’s leadership will play in addressing the growing demands and challenges on public lands and waters, including increased visitation, infrastructure needs, maintenance backlogs, and the impacts of climate change.
“Outdoor recreation contributes $1.2 trillion to the U.S. economy, supports 5 million American jobs, and represents 2.3% of the nation’s GDP,” ORR noted. “Strong leadership at the Department of the Interior is essential to sustain this growth and expand access to the outdoors for future generations.”
The letter also praised recent bipartisan efforts to advance outdoor recreation policies, such as the passage of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. ORR pledged to work with Governor Burgum, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and other stakeholders to implement the new law and ensure continued progress on critical issues, including the reauthorization of the Legacy Restoration Fund.
“The success of America’s $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy relies on effective stewardship of our public lands and waters,” said ORR. “We are confident that Governor Burgum will provide the leadership needed to address the challenges ahead and foster a sustainable and thriving outdoor recreation economy for all Americans.”
ORR looks forward to collaborating with Burgum and the 119th Congress, the release concluded, to advance policies that support outdoor recreation, strengthen local communities and economies, and preserve the nation’s natural resources for future generations.
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable is the nation’s leading coalition of outdoor recreation associations representing the more than 110,000 outdoor businesses in the recreation economy and the full spectrum of outdoor-related activities. The most recent data from the U.S. Department of Commerce shows that outdoor recreation generated $1.2 trillion in economic output (2.3% of GDP), 5 million jobs and comprises 3.1% of U.S. employees.
Yesterday, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) introduced HR 332, the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). This bill fixes an inadvertent drafting error in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act so that RV dealers can fully deduct the interest on their floor plan financing for all the RVs they sell, including non-motorized towable trailers, which account for 88% of RV sales.
Under current law and how motor vehicles are defined, floor plan interest on travel trailers/towable units is subject to a 30% limitation on interest expenses based on earnings before interest and taxes — motorhomes are not subject to this limitation. The RV industry has been advocating for this fix to ensure that all segments of the RV industry are treated fairly by allowing floor plan financing interest charges on towable RVs to be a deductible expense.
“Indiana’s Second District is the home of the ‘RV Capital of the World,’ an essential part of our local economy” said Congressman Yakym. “I am proud to reintroduce this sensible and bipartisan legislative solution along with Congresswoman Titus that will support the continued growth of the RV industry and ensure Americans can enjoy the natural beauty of our nation through RV travel and outdoor adventures for generations to come.”
Rep. Dina Titus
“Many families and tourists across the country find the best way to explore our nation’s national parks and beautiful natural landscapes is from an RV,” said Congresswoman Dina Titus. “This bipartisan legislation would help RVs stay competitive with other elements of the recreation industry and allow even more people to explore our country in this unique way.”
“We applaud Representatives Yakym and Titus for their leadership in reintroducing the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity legislation,” said Craig Kirby, RV Industry Association President & CEO. “This essential bill addresses a long-standing issue impacting RV dealerships by correcting a drafting error that impacts only towable RVs and has created unnecessary and unintended financial strain not faced by other similar industries. By ensuring dealers can fully deduct the interest on their floor plan financing for all units, this legislation will help RV travel trailer dealers stay competitive, drive industry growth, and support the millions of Americans who embrace RV travel as a way of life. We strongly encourage Congress to act quickly and pass this important legislation to secure the continued success of the all-American RV industry.”
The bill is available here. Please contact Samantha Rocci, Director of Federal Affairs, at [email protected] for more information.
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