Greg Gerber

With RV Daily Report slated to permanently shut its doors June 21, I'd like to spend a bit of time each of our remaining days reminiscing about the highlights and low points of the publication's past. Source

RVIA claims the industry supports nearly 600,000 jobs, contributing more than $32 billion in wages, and paying over $12 billion in federal, state, and local taxes. Source

Bambi and Caravel both come in any of the four floor plans with two new décor options for each model. The Bambi interior centers on bright neutral tones while the Caravel features bright whites, warm woods, and sharp black accents. Source

Matt Zimmerman will oversee Airstream, Keystone, Dutchmen, Cross Roads and Thor Motor Coach. Herman will oversee Jayco, Entgra Coach, Starcraft, Highland Ridge, Heartland, Cruiser, DRV, Bison Coach and KZ RV. Jeff Runels, Ryan Juday and Darin Elswick also assume new responsibilities. Source

"No matter the location, citizens in every part of our Nation can find their own outdoor adventure and, in doing so, improve their health, deepen connections with their families and communities, and experience their country in new and exciting ways," Trump wrote. Source

Millennials are less wealthy than previous generations were at their age at any point between 1989 and 2007, according to The Economist, which cited a recent paper by the Brookings Institution. Source

The 2019 RV/MH Hall of Fame Golf Classic annual fundraiser returns to Christiana Creek Country Club in Elkhart Aug. 5. The fundraiser precedes the 2019 RV/MH Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Source

We have been told repeatedly that the industry needs a showcase event that really draws attention to all the RV industry had to offer. We do. It’s called the Elkhart Open House. Rather than investing money on yet another industry show, and requiring dealers to fully fund their participation in such an event, it’s time to address the elephant in the room. Source

At its April 12 meeting, the board of directors for Campground Owners of New York (CONY) voted to rename its scholarship program to the Robert C. Klos, Sr., Scholarship Program in honor of the person who served as the group's first executive administrator for 32 years before retiring in 2006. Source

The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association reported today that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the first quarter ending March 31 totaled 12,463 units. That is a 30% decline compared to 17,831 units shipped during the same period in 2018. Source