RV Business

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) is going out on a limb by recommending ways for dealerships to ward off discrimination charges from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB hasn’t said whether NADA’s recommended actions will suffice in the eyes of the agency but said that it would review the proposals. The short [...]

The marine industry is continuing its fight against a change in tax laws that would prevent boat owners from writing off yachts as second homes. Soundings Trade Only reported that the Ending Subsidies for Yachts Act, barring the deduction for new mortgages on boats, is pushed by two Democrats in the Republican-led House, Reps. Mike [...]

The technology boom of the past decade has impacted the recreational vehicle industry, according to a report by the Digital Journal. Advances in comfort and safety are changing the perception of the industry. It is already evident that the technological boom of the past decade has influenced the RV industry. WiFi connectivity and digital appliances [...]

Chicago-based Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc. (ELS) reported fourth-quarter funds from operations, or FFO, increased to $54.9 million, or 60 cents per share, from $50.3 million, or 55 cents per share, in the same period last year. Normalized FFO for the quarter was $56.6 million or 62 cents per share, up from $50.5 million or 56 [...]

RV park owners interested in learning more about how to raise brand awareness, engage customers and campers, and cultivate repeat customers may register now for RV Camping Connect’s free webinar, “Ten Ways to Market Your RV Business on Facebook.” On Wednesday (Jan. 29) from 1-2 p.m. (PST, 4-5 p.m. EST), RV park owners can learn [...]

Freelance journalist and RVBusiness Senior Editor Bob Ashley recently announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the Indiana House of Representative in the 32nd District, according to a press release. ”My goal is to bring some sanity to the Indiana House that is now controlled by a Republican majority that repeatedly has ignored the needs [...]

RV wholesale shipments tracked by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) reached 321,127 units in 2013, a gain of 12.4% over the previous year. This was nearly twice the annual total of 2009 and marked the fourth consecutive annual increase since the end of the last recession for the RV industry. Monthly totals saw wholesale deliveries [...]

RV/MH Hall of Fame President Darryl Searer has agreed to continue leading the Hall for an additional two years, according to Chairman Barry Cole. In August 2014, Searer will take on the additional responsibilities as chairman when Cole’s term expires. Searer currently serves as president and treasurer. “This came about when Jay Hesse, president of [...]

The Escapees RV Club, headquartered in Livingston, Texas, will host the 54th Escapade at Indiana’s Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds May 12 -17. According to a press release, Escapade is a five-day, fun-filled, informational event centered around the RV way of life, delivering an extensive lineup of educational workshops and lifestyle presentations for the RV enthusiast. [...]

Business is booming at Overland Mobile Homes in Mesa, Ariz., largely because of strong snowbird demand for Cavco park model RVs. “Cavco has so many orders coming in at this moment, I’ve got several people who are waiting to get their units,” said Roxanna Moss, who co-owns Overland Mobile Homes in Mesa, one of Cavco’s [...]