Month: May 2025

OHI’s 2025 Board of Directors nomination process closes Thursday, June 5, according to a release from the national association (formerly National ARVC) dedicated to representing the interests and needs of private RV parks and campgrounds across North America.

If you’re interested in running for a seat, get your nomination in before the deadline, the release continued.  

This is your opportunity to get involved, serve your community, and help shape the future of outdoor hospitality. OHI is calling on passionate outdoor hospitality professionals from across the industry to consider serving, or nominating a peer, for a leadership role that directly impacts the direction and strength of the RV park, campground, and outdoor hospitality community.  

“If you care about this industry and want to have a hand in its growth and future, OHI board service is one of the most impactful ways to do that,” said Paul Bambei, President and CEO of OHI. “We welcome new voices, bold ideas, and experienced leaders alike, because collaboration is at the heart of everything we do at OHI.”  

Board members play a critical leadership role, providing strategic guidance and advocating for OHI’s mission:  To empower RV parks, campgrounds, and glamping businesses with the community, resources, professional development, and legislative advocacy needed to ensure successful futures for all Outdoor Hospitality Industry businesses. Members of the OHI Board may serve up to two consecutive three-year terms, attend meetings throughout the year, and represent the interests of the full OHI membership.  

Those interested in nominating are encouraged to review the Board Service information at OHI.org/BoardService before submitting a nomination.

Whether nominating yourself or someone else, we encourage thoughtful, mission-driven participation. Let’s continue building the future of outdoor hospitality together.  

Learn more about the Board Service process at OHI.org/BoardService and nominate today through the links below:  

• Self-Nomination Form  
• Peer-Nomination Form  
• Candidate Guidelines  

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ELKHART, Ind. and LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – Patrick Industries Inc., LCI Industries Inc, (Lippert), Winnebago Industries Inc. and Camping World have announced that company representatives will will participate in the upcoming Baird 2025 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference to be held in New York, N.Y., from June 3-5, 2025.

On June 3, Patrick’s management team will participate in a fireside chat and hold one-on-one meetings with institutional investors and analysts.

Camping World’s fireside chat is scheduled to begin at 12:50 PM ET on June 4. A live webcast of the event can be found on the company’s investor relations website at https://investor.campingworld.com. The event will be archived and available for replay for 90 days.

Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO) announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Happe and Vice President, Investor Relations and Market Intelligence, Ray Posadas will meet with investors and participate in an analyst-led fireside chat at Baird’s 2025 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference in New York City. The event will take place at 1:25 p.m. ET, Thursday, June 5, 2025.

Lippert will participate in presentations, fireside chats, as well as engage in one-on-one meetings with institutional investors and analysts at the Baird conference, and also announced it will attend two other investor conferences in June.

• Stifel 2025 Boston Cross Sector 1×1 Conference on June 3, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts
• Wells Fargo 2025 Industrials & Materials Conference on June 11, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois

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Editor’s Note: The following article was produced by Gettysburg Campground. It is printed here by permission.

On the west side of Gettysburg, Pa., a short three miles from downtown near farms and monuments you will find Gettysburg Campground.  This special property is located on Marsh Creek and set within mature landscaping; a quintessential, picturesque campground purchased by the Ott Family in 2021.  However, not all facets of the property were in perfect condition.  Campsites in the back half of the property sat in need of upgrading.

During the first few years of owning this campground, the Ott Family made improvements to other areas of the campground first.  “Guests are searching for long, 50amp, full hook up pull thru sites and if they are not showing up in your available inventory then they are moving on to a campground that does,” says Gary Jr., co-owner and operations manager for Gettysburg Campground.  Sites without sewer, 30 amp service and small in length were difficult to sell even at a discount leaving the Ott Family with the only decision make:  renovate the sites.

In 2024 planning began for the overhaul of 135 sites.  To layout the back section they decided to collapse smaller sites and turn them into longer pull thru sites.  Sewer was added to all sites and new sod installed for the finishing touches on what became 88 pull thru sites.  These modernized RV sites accommodate all styles of RVs and those towing extra equipment but they’re still set within tall trees for that classic campground feel.  “We technically reduced our site count, but from our perspective, we actually gained 88 new premium sites at the premium rate,” Gary Jr said.  While revamping this large section of the campground, the Ott Family identified a need for more cabins.  They called Dan and his team at Lancaster Log Cabins after having much success with their product at other campgrounds owned by the Ott Family.  The final stage for the 6 month long renovation included a large community fire pit area and designated area for 4 sets of cornhole boards.

During the off season, the Activities Team at Gettysburg worked on an enhanced Activities Program for 2025.  New connections helped put the Ott Family in touch with many local historical reenactment groups.  Over the course of 7 different weekends, guests of Gettysburg Campground will get a hands on, front row experience as “History Comes Alive” this season.  The first Civil War themed weekend on May 10th featured several groups of historians in the field onsite camping as they would have during the Battle of Gettysburg.  These campouts were accessible to guests and during the day featured a musket firing demonstration, a mock army enlistment & training program along with Civil War era food taste tests and so much more.  “It was great to watch the kids connect with the reenacts and really plug into something other than a phone,” Gary Jr says.  The upcoming Reenactment Weekend on May 31st will feature the first full size cannon firing demonstration at Gettysburg Campground since the Ott’s have owned it.  The remaining weekends will feature more cannon demonstrations, musket firing demonstrations, Civil War camp outs with Union vs Confederate battles, a Civil War Ball, and even a dip into World War II history with tanks and other vehicles featured by the World War II American Experience Museum located in Gettysburg, PA.  

Memorial Day Weekend 2025 Gettysburg Campground saw its first full house since the improvements were made.  Gary Jr, on site for most of the weekend says, “The feedback has been very positive from our guests both first timers and families that have been coming for generations.  It confirmed what we felt was the right direction to go with this location”.  

The Ott Family first entered the Gettysburg market with their purchase of Artillery Ridge Campground & Horse Park in 2019.  After seeing much success the first year, they went looking for more opportunities.  Gettysburg Campground is an excellent compliment to Artillery Ridge, and while both campgrounds work together in some areas, they are their own individual campgrounds with unique features that set each one a part from the other.  Gary Jr says, “It has been 7 years now in this competitive Gettysburg Market and we feel we are well positioned to continue to grow and provide a great value and camping experience for our guests for many years to come.”  The Ott Family also owns Hershey Road Campground and Ocean City Campground.  These 4 locations make up their “Explore All 4” brand.  

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CINCINNATI, Ohio — Family RV Association recently signed an exclusive agreement with RV Overnights, a membership platform that connects RVers with small businesses for unique overnight stays, according to a release. The hosts in the system do not charge an overnight camping fee. Guests are simply asked to support the business by making a purchase while visiting.

To find fun places to stay, RV Overnights members can search over 14 host categories — from Farms to Wineries to BBQ Joints. In addition, there are 27 different search filters for amenities, hookups, additional nights, and more. The platform also lists 70,000+ RV resources, helping users locate propane fills, dump stations, repair facilities, etc. Helpful map layers provide information about weather, boondocking lands, and more. RV Overnights’ convenient website and phone app make it easy to search, request, and stay at host locations.

Family RV Association members who sign up for the program — normally priced at $49.99 — receive an exclusive 40% discount, making it only $29.99 annually. Best of all, members can lock in this price for life.

FMCA national president Paul Mitchell said, “We are excited to partner with RV Overnights as the company continues to grow its network of exciting places for RV owners to visit and stay. We’re happy to offer Family RV Association members the lowest cost to access host locations across the United States and Canada for the duration of their RV Overnights membership.”

“RV Overnights is thrilled to partner with the Family RV Association,” RV Overnights co-owner Rob Case said. “With 61 years of trusted community involvement, the FRVA brings a legacy of leadership and member engagement to this exclusive partnership. By endorsing and promoting RV Overnights to its loyal membership, the FRVA affirms that we’re a trusted and valued resource in the RV community. Together, we share a commitment to supporting RVers and the businesses that serve them, bringing affordability and fun back into RVing.”

To learn more, RV owners can visit FRVA.com/rvovernights.

About Family RV Association

Family RV Association (FRVA) is the world’s largest not-for-profit association for recreation vehicle (RV) owners. The organization is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has nearly 110,000 active members. Member benefits include a subscription to its bimonthly magazine, Family RVing; a Medical & Travel Assist program valued at $200 per family; a tire purchasing program; group rates on a roadside emergency service program, RV and auto insurance, and health insurance; discounted rates for RV tours and caravans; and discounts on mobile internet access and cellphone plans. Perhaps the most important benefit is the camaraderie and friendships that develop among people who enjoy the common interest of RV travel. To learn more about Family RV Association, call (513) 474-3622 or (800) 543-3622, or visit FamilyRVAssociation.com.

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Dan Dominski, co-founder and creator of RVTV and vice president of sponsorships, content and programming for the network, launched its newest show on May 19. “RVer’s Top Talent” is a talent competition for campgrounds and campers across the U.S., according to a press release.

Working closely with OHI, the new show will be dedicated to discovering talent in campgrounds over the next year, featuring the best “RVer’s Top Talent” on seven episodes over 14 weeks nationwide, with the premier episode launching Sept. 8 at 9 p.m. EST.

The show offers sponsorships for campground owners looking for an easy way to engage guests and earn national recognition for their RV parks or campgrounds. RVTV invites campgrounds and parks to take part in the “RVer’s Top Talent” competition launch by showcasing campers’ musical, singing, comedy, juggling, dancing, or any other talent that lends to family fun.

The initial submissions for the contest can be uploaded at https://www.rvtv.tv/submit, with an easy-to-use form online on the RVTV website. Complete rules for the contest are on the site.

If a guest from an RV park or campground wins or places in the national contest, the campground gets a $1,000 referral bonus and a $5,000 RVTV advertising credit. If the campground donates the referral bonus to a local cause or employee helping-hand initiative, RVTV will double it.

“There’ll be seven bi-weekly winners and there’s a new episode every other week for a total of 14 airings,” said Dominski. “As soon as the episode ends, people can start voting, and then they vote for almost the entire two weeks up until that following Sunday night. Then each winner moves on to the finals.

“The eighth episode will be the final one,” he added. “There will be seven winners, and then we have celebrity judges as well who will pick three more winners for a total of 10.”

“RVer’s Top Talent” will be hosted by Broadway star Dave Thomas Brown. Winners will also be announced during the Tampa Show in January 2026 at the Lippert Components Inc. booth.

RVTV was founded in 2023 and went live on DIRECTV last September. Dominski stated that it now has about a million unique viewers per quarter and has been watched by over two million RVers who subscribe to DIRECTV alone. The network is also on Roku, Amazon and local platforms as well.

“We just hope to find campgrounds and campers who know somebody who has award-winning talent,” he said. “Whoever that referrer is gets $1,000, and it’s super easy to upload. They can do it on their iPhone or simply go to our website, upload and fill in basic information. We have a 12-second video that’s Instagramable, and then we have a static image with a QR code where people can click on it to go right to the entry page and the contest rules.”

To learn more, click here. 

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Dan Dominski, co-founder and creator of RVTV and vice president of sponsorships, content and programming for the network, launched its newest show on May 19. “RVer’s Top Talent” is a talent competition for campgrounds and campers across the U.S., according to a press release.

Working closely with OHI, the new show will be dedicated to discovering talent in campgrounds over the next year, featuring the best “RVer’s Top Talent” on seven episodes over 14 weeks nationwide, with the premier episode launching Sept. 8 at 9 p.m. EST.

The show offers sponsorships for campground owners looking for an easy way to engage guests and earn national recognition for their RV parks or campgrounds. RVTV invites campgrounds and parks to take part in the “RVer’s Top Talent” competition launch by showcasing campers’ musical, singing, comedy, juggling, dancing, or any other talent that lends to family fun.

The initial submissions for the contest can be uploaded at https://www.rvtv.tv/submit, with an easy-to-use form online on the RVTV website. Complete rules for the contest are on the site.

If a guest from an RV park or campground wins or places in the national contest, the campground gets a $1,000 referral bonus and a $5,000 RVTV advertising credit. If the campground donates the referral bonus to a local cause or employee helping-hand initiative, RVTV will double it.

“There’ll be seven bi-weekly winners and there’s a new episode every other week for a total of 14 airings,” said Dominski. “As soon as the episode ends, people can start voting, and then they vote for almost the entire two weeks up until that following Sunday night. Then each winner moves on to the finals.

“The eighth episode will be the final one,” he added. “There will be seven winners, and then we have celebrity judges as well who will pick three more winners for a total of 10.”

“RVer’s Top Talent” will be hosted by Broadway star Dave Thomas Brown. Winners will also be announced during the Tampa Show in January 2026 at the Lippert Components Inc. booth.

RVTV was founded in 2023 and went live on DIRECTV last September. Dominski stated that it now has about a million unique viewers per quarter and has been watched by over two million RVers who subscribe to DIRECTV alone. The network is also on Roku, Amazon and local platforms as well.

“We just hope to find campgrounds and campers who know somebody who has award-winning talent,” he said. “Whoever that referrer is gets $1,000, and it’s super easy to upload. They can do it on their iPhone or simply go to our website, upload and fill in basic information. We have a 12-second video that’s Instagramable, and then we have a static image with a QR code where people can click on it to go right to the entry page and the contest rules.”

To learn more, click here. 

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — My Financing USA, a national service provider in the RV and boating industry, announced it intends to give away over 1 Billion Dollars in prequalified leads from its new website, MyFy Marketplace, according to a release. This innovative solution enables dealerships nationwide to showcase their inventory to thousands of pre-qualified, active shoppers — with no listing fees.

In 2024, more than 28,000 customers began their journey with My Financing USA without a unit selected, presenting a unique opportunity to match qualified RV and boat buyers with dealers across the United States.

To maximize this potential, My Financing USA has partnered with industry leading technology provider Rollick Inc. to simplify and accelerate the process of adding dealer listings. The partnership will allow dealers to effortlessly advertise their inventory on the new MyFy Marketplace.

Rollick’s Chief Revenue Officer, Jason Nierman, noted “Rollick is committed to helping dealers reach ready-to-buy customers more efficiently. Our partnership with My Financing USA enables their new marketplace to connect a highly motivated audience with dealer inventory faster and more efficiently with the goal of helping dealers close incremental sales.”

This move comes at a critical time for the industry. Recently, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) publicly acknowledged the financial burden of escalating listing fees. As listing costs continue to rise across the industry, MyFy Marketplace provides a powerful, cost-effective alternative for dealerships seeking greater visibility without the hefty price tag.

“Dealers deserve a partner that supports their growth rather than adding to their expenses,” Thomas W Carrier, CEO of My Financing USA, added. “We’re excited to offer a solution to dealers that helps them reach motivated buyers and sell more products without the barrier of high listing fees.”

MyFy Marketplace is one of the many dealer services offered by My Financing USA, including the option to gain access to a national network of prime and subprime lenders, as well as a nationwide title processing service.

Dealers who reach out by June 15, 2025, will receive priority access to the marketplace before it opens to a wider network. For more information or to apply to, visit MyFinancingUSA.com/dealer/

About My Financing USA

Founded in 2003 and based in Louisville, Kentucky, My Financing USA provides RV, boat, and recreational vehicle solutions nationwide. The company connects consumers with solutions tailored to their specific needs, working with a broad spectrum of partners to simplify the purchasing process for customers and dealerships alike.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — My Financing USA, a national service provider in the RV and boating industry, announced it intends to give away over 1 Billion Dollars in prequalified leads from its new website, MyFy Marketplace, according to a release. This innovative solution enables dealerships nationwide to showcase their inventory to thousands of pre-qualified, active shoppers — with no listing fees.

In 2024, more than 28,000 customers began their journey with My Financing USA without a unit selected, presenting a unique opportunity to match qualified RV and boat buyers with dealers across the United States.

To maximize this potential, My Financing USA has partnered with industry leading technology provider Rollick Inc. to simplify and accelerate the process of adding dealer listings. The partnership will allow dealers to effortlessly advertise their inventory on the new MyFy Marketplace.

Rollick’s Chief Revenue Officer, Jason Nierman, noted “Rollick is committed to helping dealers reach ready-to-buy customers more efficiently. Our partnership with My Financing USA enables their new marketplace to connect a highly motivated audience with dealer inventory faster and more efficiently with the goal of helping dealers close incremental sales.”

This move comes at a critical time for the industry. Recently, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) publicly acknowledged the financial burden of escalating listing fees. As listing costs continue to rise across the industry, MyFy Marketplace provides a powerful, cost-effective alternative for dealerships seeking greater visibility without the hefty price tag.

“Dealers deserve a partner that supports their growth rather than adding to their expenses,” Thomas W Carrier, CEO of My Financing USA, added. “We’re excited to offer a solution to dealers that helps them reach motivated buyers and sell more products without the barrier of high listing fees.”

MyFy Marketplace is one of the many dealer services offered by My Financing USA, including the option to gain access to a national network of prime and subprime lenders, as well as a nationwide title processing service.

Dealers who reach out by June 15, 2025, will receive priority access to the marketplace before it opens to a wider network. For more information or to apply to, visit MyFinancingUSA.com/dealer/

About My Financing USA

Founded in 2003 and based in Louisville, Kentucky, My Financing USA provides RV, boat, and recreational vehicle solutions nationwide. The company connects consumers with solutions tailored to their specific needs, working with a broad spectrum of partners to simplify the purchasing process for customers and dealerships alike.

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LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – Camping World Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CWH), the “World’s Largest Recreational Vehicle Dealer,” announced that its new and used combined same store unit sales increased mid-teens percent year-over-year for the Camp 5 selling period starting Thursday, May 22, and ending Monday, May 26, compared to the same Thursday through Monday period in 2024, according to a release.

“Our performance during this year’s Camp 5 event puts us on pace to set an all-time volume record for any month in our Company’s history,” stated Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World.

About Camping World Holdings, Inc.

Camping World Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL, (together with its subsidiaries) is the world’s largest retailer of RVs and related products and services. Through Camping World and Good Sam brands, our vision is to build a business that makes RVing and other outdoor adventures fun and easy. We strive to build long-term value for our customers, employees, and stockholders by combining a unique and comprehensive assortment of RV products and services with a national network of RV dealerships, service centers and customer support centers along with the industry’s most extensive online presence and a highly trained and knowledgeable team of associates serving our customers, the RV lifestyle, and the communities in which we operate. We also believe that our Good Sam organization and family of highly specialized services and plans, including roadside assistance, protection plans and insurance, uniquely enables us to connect with our customers as stewards of an outdoor and recreational lifestyle. With RV sales and service locations in 44 states, Camping World has grown to become the prime destination for everything RV.

For more information, visit www.CampingWorld.com.

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LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – Camping World Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CWH), the “World’s Largest Recreational Vehicle Dealer,” announced that its new and used combined same store unit sales increased mid-teens percent year-over-year for the Camp 5 selling period starting Thursday, May 22, and ending Monday, May 26, compared to the same Thursday through Monday period in 2024, according to a release.

“Our performance during this year’s Camp 5 event puts us on pace to set an all-time volume record for any month in our Company’s history,” stated Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World.

About Camping World Holdings, Inc.

Camping World Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL, (together with its subsidiaries) is the world’s largest retailer of RVs and related products and services. Through Camping World and Good Sam brands, our vision is to build a business that makes RVing and other outdoor adventures fun and easy. We strive to build long-term value for our customers, employees, and stockholders by combining a unique and comprehensive assortment of RV products and services with a national network of RV dealerships, service centers and customer support centers along with the industry’s most extensive online presence and a highly trained and knowledgeable team of associates serving our customers, the RV lifestyle, and the communities in which we operate. We also believe that our Good Sam organization and family of highly specialized services and plans, including roadside assistance, protection plans and insurance, uniquely enables us to connect with our customers as stewards of an outdoor and recreational lifestyle. With RV sales and service locations in 44 states, Camping World has grown to become the prime destination for everything RV.

For more information, visit www.CampingWorld.com.

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