The radio legend and his wife, Patti, have traveled more than 40,000 miles while exploring the continent in their third RV, and the couple likes to tell their stories from the road. They’ll be featured guests at the Ohio RV Supershow, which returns Jan. 8 through 12 at the I-X Center in Cleveland.
Having spent decades helping Northeast Ohioans wake up on weekday mornings, retired disc jockey Jeff Kinzbach these days is all about getting people to wake up to the benefits of living an RV lifestyle.
The radio legend and his wife, Patti, have traveled more than 40,000 miles while exploring the continent in their third RV, and the couple likes to tell their stories from the road with their “Rockin’ the RV Lifestyle” podcast. They’ll be featured guests at the Ohio RV Supershow, which returns Jan. 8 through 12 at the I-X Center in Cleveland.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A dozen West Michigan RV dealers representing more than 100 RV lines combined with 200,000-plus square feet results in the biggest RV Show in the state – The Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show, according to information provided by the organizers.
Along with new RV’s, the show will offer a remarkable selection of RV accessories, and information about campgrounds and travel destinations.
Site of the event is Devos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Hours are:
Jan. 16, 3 to 9 p.m.
Jan. 17, noon to 9 p.m.
Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Jan 19, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ticket prices are:
Adults, $12
Children ages 6 to 14, $5
Multi-day adult ticket (online only), $18
Attendees will find a vast array of RVs, motorhomes, fifth-wheels and travel trailers, ranging from compact teardrop trailers to luxurious Class A motorhomes. Manufacturers and dealers showcase their newest models, offering visitors a chance to step inside and experience the features firsthand. “Whether you’re a seasoned RV owner or just starting to consider the lifestyle, the show provides an excellent opportunity to compare options, ask questions, and even take advantage of special show pricing,” according to show organizers.
Beyond RVs, the Grand Rapids Camper, Travel, and RV Show also features a wide variety of exhibits catering to outdoor recreation. Booths will be showcasing camping gear, travel accessories and innovative gadgets designed to make life on the road more convenient. Representatives from campgrounds and travel destinations across Michigan and beyond are also on hand, ready to inspire getaways with maps, brochures, and insider tips.
The event is family-friendly, with plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained, according to information provided. Kids can enjoy interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, while adults attend seminars on topics like RV maintenance, trip planning and tips for first-time buyers. “Whether you’re there to find your dream RV or simply soak up the excitement of the outdoor travel community, the Grand Rapids Camper, Travel, and RV Show promises an unforgettable experience,” the organizer stated.
Northwood Manufacturing announces a list of refinements for Arctic Fox and Wolf Creek truck campers and reduces prices at the same time, according to a report by Gordon White for TruckCamperMagazine.com. Don’t miss the new Arctic Fox graphics package. So long swoops!
For 2024, Northwood Manufacturing blew the doors off with major updates across its truck camper line up. Both Arctic Fox and Wolf Creek stepped up to 8 cubic foot 12 volt compressor refrigerators, 400 watts of solar, fiberglass front nose caps, and thermal pane windows—all standard.
For 2025, Northwood is adding a list of refinements including an all-new exterior graphics package for the Arctic Fox line, IllumaGrip III lighted exterior assist handles, Progressive Dynamics lithium-capable power converters, Furrion microwaves with built in air fryers, and heavy duty roof handles. The even bigger news is that they managed to reduce prices for 2025.
We talked to Lance Rinker, Director of Materials and Marketing, and Tony Carman, Draftsman for Northwood Manufacturing about the 2025 updates.
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week to the lowest level since March, suggesting that suggest most U.S. workers continue to enjoy unusually high job security, according to an Associated Press report.
Jobless claims dropped by 9,000 to 211,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday, Jan. 2. The four-week average of claims, which strips out week-to-week ups and downs, fell by 3,500 to 223,250.
The overall numbers receiving unemployment benefits fell by 52,000 to 1.84 million, the lowest since September.
Thomas Simons and Sam Saliba, economists at Jefferies, called the drops “encouraging’’ in a commentary but cautioned that seasonal adjustments around the holidays can throw off the numbers.
The U.S. job market has cooled considerably from the red-hot hiring days of 2021-2023 when the economy was bounding back from COVID-19 lockdowns.
REDMOND, Ore. – Expion360 Inc. (Nasdaq: XPON), an industry leader in lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, announced today that it has begun distribution of its e360 Home energy Storage Solutions.
The company is beginning to fulfill purchase orders for its HESS to Wellspring Solar, a division of Wellspring Components, which has served as a key partner to Expion360 in connection with the HESS pilot program and testing and provided expertise regarding HESS system development.
A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link.
The LiFePO4 battery HESS enables residential and small business customers to create their own stable micro-energy grid and lessen the impact of increasing power fluctuations and outages. HESS are designed with adaptability in mind, ready to evolve alongside changing energy requirements.
“These order deliveries will reflect a significant milestone in bringing the e360 HESS to market in partnership with Wellspring Solar, our trusted integration partner,” said Brian Schaffner, Chief Executive Officer of Expion360.“We believe the HESS product line will benefit from a fast-growing battery energy storage market, and consumer uptake can rapidly scale with the introduction of products that improve price, flexibility, and integration. We also anticipate HESS will benefit from incentives available through California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program and federal tax credits available through the Inflation Reduction Act for home battery systems. We look forward to working closely with Wellspring for additional orders in 2025.”
I am honoured and deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve as Chairman of the RVDA of Canada. I want to thank each of you for your trust and support, and for the dedication you bring to advancing our organization and the RV industry as a whole. It is a privilege to work alongside such a committed and talented group of individuals.
In taking on this role, I am committed to building on the successes of those who came before me, while addressing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Together, we have an incredible opportunity to shape the future of our industry, strengthen our organization, and enhance the value we provide our members and the communities we serve.
I believe in harnessing the collective experience of our board and members, ensuring every voice is heard, and building consensus-driven solutions.
My goal is to ensure that the RVDA of Canada is not only a supporter of its members but also a driver of innovation and growth for the entire RV industry.
We are faced with many challenges, notably, quality control issues, lack of innovation, warranty and service delays, supply chain disruptions, rising costs, environmental concerns, poor customer experiences, overproduction and inventory surpluses, financing and economic factors and shifting consumer preferences.
I am committed to a transparent leadership style where accountability is the cornerstone of trust and progress.
As Chairman, I aim to focus on the success of our members by addressing their challenges and creating new opportunities for growth. Change is inevitable, and I intend to lead RVDA of Canada with flexibility, ensuring we remain a step ahead of emerging challenges.
Building meaningful relationships is at the heart of my leadership philosophy because I believe collaboration is the key to achieving shared success.
My leadership will focus on balancing innovation with responsibility, ensuring our industry thrives while preserving its future.
Together, we will navigate the road ahead, embracing opportunities for growth and innovation while maintaining our commitment to excellence. I look forward to what we will achieve together in the coming year.
From National Indoor RV Centers: Are you shopping for a new or preowned motorhome? Tired of the crowded RV shows? Are you wanting to test drive your motorhome before you buy it? Hear from actual customers and manufacturers about their experience at last year’s Music City Motorhome Expo, which will be May 31 to June 4 to the Wilson County Fairgrounds, just outside Nashville, Tenn.
Be the first to see, tour, and test drive the brand new 2026 model year lineup of motorhomes from all the major manufacturers in a crowd-free, stress-free, and hassle-free environment.
Enjoy five full days of onsite camping, shopping, delicious meals, and nightly entertainment. As always, the entertainment will showcase famous artists. This year’s lineup is Sara Evans and Scotty McCreery.
This event will cost you nothing whatsoever, if you buy within a year of the show. Not only will your ticket price be reimbursed, but NIRVC will also cover $2,000 of your travel expenses if you buy a Class A or Super C, or $1,000 if you buy a Class B or C.
TAMPA, Fla. – Lazydays Holdings Inc. (NasdaqCM: GORV) announced that the special independent committee of its board of directors has set terms for the company’s previously announced rights offering and set the record date of Jan. 13 for the rights offering.
Holders of common stock and warrants to acquire common stock (excluding clients of Alta Fundamental Advisers LLC and Coliseum Capital Management, LLC, who have waived their and their respective affiliates’ rights to receive the rghts to the extent any of them are holders as of the record date) (such non-excluded holders, collectively, the “holders”) as of the record date will receive one non-transferable right for every share of common stock owned or issuable upon exercise or conversion of warrants owned as of the record date. Each right will entitle the holder to purchase 1.27 shares of Lazydays common stock at a cash subscription price per whole share of common stock equal to $1.03 per share of our common stock (the “subscription price”).
Each right consists of a basic subscription right and an over-subscription right. The rights under the basic subscription right will be distributed in proportion to holders’ holdings on the record date. If some holders exercise their basic subscription right in full, and other holders do not, the exercising holders will be entitled to an over-subscription right to purchase a portion of the unsubscribed shares at the subscription price, subject to the availability and pro rata allocation of common stock among persons exercising the over-subscription right.
Assuming the rights offering is fully subscribed, the company currently expects to receive aggregate gross proceeds of $25,000,000, before expenses, and the company expects to issue 24,271,844 shares of the company’s common stock.
The rights will expire if they are not exercised 5 p.m., Eastern Time on Feb. 5, the expected expiration date of the rights offering. The company may extend the period for exercising the rights. rights which are not exercised by the expiration date of the rights offering will expire and will have no value.
As further described in the registration statement on Form S-1 relating to the rights offering (as amended) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the company expects that the net proceeds of the rights offering will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes, including repayment of indebtedness.
The shares of common stock to be issued upon exercise of the rights will be listed for trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “GORV.” The rights are non-transferable and the company will not be listing the rights on Nasdaq or any other national securities exchange.
Neither the company, the special independent committee nor its board of directors has made or will make any recommendation to holders regarding the exercise of rights. holders should make an independent investment decision about whether or not to exercise their rights based on their own assessment of the company’s business and the rights offering.
Questions about the rights offering or requests for a copy of the prospectus related to the rights offering, when available, may be directed to the Information agent, Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, LLC at 888-789-8409 or via email at [email protected].
A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. The securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. The information herein is not complete and is subject to change. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any rights, common stock or any other securities, nor will there be any offer, solicitation or sale of any rights, the common stock or any other securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. This document is not an offering, which can only be made by the prospectus and any prospectus supplements for the rights offering, which should be read carefully before investing.
LINO LAKES, Minn. – Northern Wholesale Supply LLC (NWS) made headlines late last year when it was announced that substantially all of RV aftermarket distributor’s assets were acquired by an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc., a global private investment firm with nearly 30 years of experience.
The strategic partnership marks the beginning of an “exciting chapter for the NWS business,” according to the release announcing the transaction, and brings “renewed resources, operational expertise and a strong foundation for long-term growth.”
Chad Smith
“This acquisition represents an exciting opportunity to build on the strong legacy of NWS and unlock the full potential of the business,” said Chad Smith, CEO of NWS. “With Sun Capital’s support and expertise, we are well-positioned to enhance our operations, expand our reach, and deliver even greater value to our employees, customers, suppliers, and partners.”
After an extensive process to identify a partner with the expertise and resources to support the restructuring and growth of the NWS business, the release continued, Sun Capital was selected for its “proven track record and deep industry experience.” Sun Capital brings the experience and capabilities needed to support the business in achieving its strategic objectives and driving sustainable value creation.
Founded in 1984, NWS is a leading provider of RV and marine parts and accessories, selling over 30,000 products to hundreds of customers throughout the United States. The company also maintains a proprietary products division (primarily comprised of its Extreme Max product line to address unmet customer demand. NWS is headquartered in Lino Lakes, Minn.
What follows is an edited Q&A with Smith regarding the partnership with Sun and what it means for Northern going forward.
Tell us about your new partnership.
We’re really excited about this new chapter for NWS. Sun Capital shares our vision for growth and is fully aligned with our goals. They have a strong history of supporting companies like ours, helping them grow and succeed through customer service, innovative strategies and business investments. With their support, we’re able to continue focusing on what we do best—serving our customers, strengthening our processes, and empowering our team.
What are your future plans for NWS?
We have some exciting things ahead! We continue to expand our offering within RV, Marine and Powersports applications, building relationships with new manufacturing partners, and investing in tools and processes to better serve our customers. Given the volume of new products and technologies in our markets, we are partnering with suppliers to increase training and technical support for dealers. We are also making investments in our Owned Brands, specifically Boat Lift Boss and UltraLegs. We are excited about our recent product development and expanded manufacturing capacity in these products. The partnership with Sun Capital also allows us to focus on geographic expansion to reach more customers and widen our inventory footprint.
Can you speak to the challenges recreation markets have faced recently?
The past few years certainly have been a rollercoaster. Our markets saw unprecedented demand during and following the pandemic and lockdowns. The good news is this brought significant interest and new entrants to recreation of all types. However, in recent years, we have all been dealing with normalizing market demand, combined with the headwinds of inflation, high interest rates and market uncertainty. This combination of fluctuating demand and stubborn excess inventory has been a significant challenge for manufacturers, distributors, dealers and retailers alike.
At NWS, we’ve addressed these challenges by sharpening our demand planning, streamlining our warehouse and fulfillment operations and strengthening relationships with our dealers and suppliers. These adjustments have made us more agile and better prepared to handle market changes. We’re focused on making sure our customers facilitate consumers having an incredible experience, so they become lifelong recreation enthusiasts. That means offering reliable, high-quality products and making it easier for people to enjoy the outdoors.
Where do you see recreation markets headed in 2025?
We’re optimistic about the trajectory of recreation markets. Over the next couple years, we expect markets to show recovery as inflation eases, interest rates stabilize, and consumer confidence improves. That said, dealers and consumers remain cautious. Manufacturers and distributors will need to take the lessons learned from recent years to provide consistent, reliable service to support our customers. While new unit sales should start to rebound, the aftermarket remains a huge opportunity since so many units already in use require maintenance, repairs, and upgrades. We view aftermarket remaining a strong segment of the industry for years to come.
What trends do you see currently shaping the industry?
Given the fluctuation in demand and inventory, dealers are focused on optimizing their inventory of units and parts to best serve the consumer demand. Many dealers are also finding a balance between selling new and used units, while also focusing on service and aftermarket opportunities.
Manufacturers have been hard at work on new product development, and launching exciting and innovative new products and technologies that make recreation more accessible and enjoyable. This requires strong marketing efforts to drive awareness, as well as training and technical support to improve dealer and consumer confidence.
We have a lot of new entrants into recreation markets, and new ways to enjoy the outdoors with RVs, boats and a variety of powersports vehicles. The last few years have proven that recreation continues to be an affordable and exciting way for families and friends to have fun and create lasting memories.
What is the culture of NWS?
At NWS, we live by our core values: People, Accountability, Customers, and Teamwork (PACT). These values guide everything we do. Every team member is encouraged to go above and beyond for our customers and work together to achieve our shared goals. We’ve built a culture where hard work, integrity, and collaboration thrive to produce something special. I see examples of this every day, and it makes me incredibly proud to be part of this team. While we have been through a lot the last few years, we ride the rollercoaster together, and support each other to find new ways to adapt to best support our partners and customers.
So, in conclusion, what is your message to the industry – especially to your supplier partners and dealer customers –as NMS moves forward with the new partnership?
The new partnership with Sun Capital puts NWS in a strong position to thrive for the years to come. Our message to suppliers and customers starts with our team. Many of us being outdoor enthusiasts ourselves, we care about our industry, our relationships and the applications we serve. We made significant investments in the business in recent years that has allowed us to navigate the changing market conditions, and puts us in an ideal position to scale as markets normalize and return to growth. Sun Capital allows us to continue these investments, and focus on geographic expansion to spread our footprint and best practices. We are excited about the outlook for our industry, and the role NWS will play, as we adhere to our core values and focus on our role in helping people enjoy the outdoors.
