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NOVI, Mich. — Spartan RV Chassis, a go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF), a North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit for the commercial, retail and service markets, today (May 7) announced a strategic partnership with Rush Truck Centers, North America’s largest commercial vehicle dealership network.

The collaboration further strengthens Spartan RV Chassis’ nationwide support infrastructure, expanding access to expert service and repair capabilities for motorhome owners across the U.S. and Canada, according to a release.

“At Spartan RV Chassis, every decision we make — from engineering to partnerships — is driven by one goal: delivering a better experience for our owners,” said Doug Searles, VP & GM, Motorhome and Builtmore. “This partnership with Rush Truck Centers builds on a shared commitment to quality, service, and support. By strengthening our network with trusted, accessible service locations, we are helping ensure that our customers can travel with greater confidence, convenience, and peace of mind.”

Through the agreement, all 148 Rush Truck Centers service locations are now part of the Spartan RV Chassis authorized service network, offering motorhome owners access to a wide range of chassis maintenance and repair services. Select locations will also provide chassis alignment services for Class A motorhomes. Rush Truck Centers’ long-standing reputation for service excellence, combined with its strategically located facilities and factory-trained technicians, makes it a valuable addition to the Spartan RV Chassis authorized network, enhancing access to high-quality support wherever owners travel.

“As the largest commercial vehicle dealership network in North America, we understand the importance of access to reliable, high-quality service wherever customers travel,” said Victor Cummings, VP, Service Operations, Rush Enterprises. “This partnership extends our reach into the RV industry, allowing us to support Spartan RV Chassis owners with expert service and technical knowledge. Whether it’s routine maintenance or warranty repair, we’re committed to helping keep them on the road with confidence.”

Spartan RV Chassis is engineered to deliver premium ride performance, with a focus on durability, stability, and advanced technology. Its expanding service network is backed by one of the most comprehensive warranty programs in the RV industry, including a 20-year transferable warranty on the frame and cross members, a five-year, 100,000-mile Cummins engine warranty, and a five-year, 200,000-mile Allison transmission warranty.

Owners can quickly find authorized service centers — including Rush Truck Centers — using the Spartan RV Chassis Connected Care App or the Service Locator at www.spartanrvchassis.com. The app also provides maintenance schedules, diagnostic tools, and direct access to support to help keep motorhomes road-ready.

For additional assistance, contact [email protected].

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Initial groundwork has just gotten underway on an expansive new 230-site North Trace RV Resort LLC, an upscale development near northern Indiana’s Lake Wawasee spearheaded by Nappanee, Ind.-based RV dealer Steve Showalter in the nearby community of Syracuse.

As a matter of fact, inquiries are already being received from area RV builders regarding availability of the County Road #29 facilities for owner rallies, according to Showalter, who’s spearheading the project. He says the projected grand opening for the first 82-site phase is set for next spring while initial reservations are to be accepted this fall.

“I’m excited about it, even though it has taken a little bit longer than expected to get going,” said Showalter, owner of Showalter RV Sales & Rentals, who says the whole resort project is a byproduct of he and his wife Junell’s personal RV enjoyment.

“We’re big RV enthusiasts ourselves,” stated Showalter, who got his start in the RV rental business in 2015 and now sells towable and used motorized RV’s at his upscale dealership a few miles away. “We really like them. We became accustomed to them and enjoy resort-style parks even though there’s not any around here yet.”

Resort-style parks like you’d run across in northern Michigan tend to feature paved streets, concrete pads, pools, full hookup and gated, nice, safe, clean environments. “And there’s some beautiful places in Florida,” he said, “but just nothing really right around here. So, we just felt like it’s an opportunity for us to invest in our community.”

And it makes additional sense to be located in northern Indiana in that so many RV owners from around the country tend to visit the area near the RV-building center of Elkhart County for service. There’s also a pretty strong demand among consumers for enthusiast rallies for which North Trace will be incorporating an event center. “We’ve had several manufacturers reach out and said they wanted to have rallies at the resort,” added Showalter. “Well, for that, you need a nice event center. You need a place where you can bring 250 people and serve dinner.”

Plans call for the resort to be built in three phases, the first phase including an office, event center, fitness center, pickleball court, dog park, maintenance building, four of the 18 cabins and 82 sites in the southern portion of the resort’s 46 acres. Phase two will involve a pool and 89 additional sites while the final 59-site segment will be on the north side.

The concrete pads throughout will be 20-foot wide and 65-foot deep with 25 feet of grass between them, and there will be other landscaping throughout plus “buddy sites” where two RVs face each other for RVers and friends. Each site will have water, sewer and 50-amp hookups. There will also be pull-through sites for those hauling vehicles behind their units.

“We will have a sidewalk that runs into town so people can walk and ride their bikes to town,” added Showalter, noting that plans call for the park to open from April to October. “We want to promote the town of Syracuse to our visitors. We want them to go there and use the restaurants.”

There will be a privacy fence around the resort, which will be gated with a pass code for accessing the facilities, and there won’t be any permanent-style long-term campers, although visitors are welcome to spend a week, a month or whole season. “So, this is only going to be short-term RVing.,” he said. “We’re not going to be building sheds and decks and we’re not putting trailers there and leaving them all year. That’s not what we’re trying to do here.”

By Deb Patterson, Editor-in-Chief. The Papers Incorporated

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PORTLAND, Ore. –The topic of camping usually evokes images of campfires and tents, but new data shows that most campers are partial to keys and a set of wheels, according to a release. The Dyrt – a camping app that includes state and national park campgrounds, RV parks, glamping and free campsites, along with millions of user-generated campground reviews — has found that three out of four campers have camped in or next to their vehicle at some point in their camping journey, proving that vehicles are central to camping.

These statistics are from the 2025 Camping Report Presented by Toyota Trucks, the most comprehensive look at the latest trends, topics and figures for the U.S. camping industry, the release continued. The latest version of The Dyrt’s annual report is compiled from the results of surveys conducted with three groups — thousands of members of The Dyrt camper community, a representative sample of U.S. residents, and camping property managers across all 50 states.

According to the survey results, 53.4% of campers say their preferred type of camping involves a vehicle such as an RV, trailer or camper van. Half of all campers have owned a trailer (49.6%) at some point in their lives, 32.2% have owned an RV and 20.3% have owned a camper van. Slightly more than half of respondents (50.6%) say they bought a camper van, RV or trailer within the last five years. Additionally, when survey respondents were asked how much they were willing to spend on a new rig, the average dollar amount was $58,331.

“Look around any campground and you’ll see a wide price range and variety of sizes of camping vehicle,” The Dyrt founder Sarah Smith wrote in the report. “Camper vans are increasingly decked out with amenities that provide an RV-like experience that can fit in a traditional parking spot. Our van has been back and forth across the country many times since 2021!”

Vehicle campers have a specific list of priorities for what they look for in a campsite. Electric hookups are easily at the top, with 52.3% indicating that is the most important amenity. Next up is a water station (13.2%), sewer hookup (10.3%) and knowing the pull-thru length (8.9%).

For RVers, it’s important to know that roughly one in five camping properties (18.7%) has an age limitation on the RVs allowed on premises. Of those with restrictions, the average age limit for an RV is 12 years old.

When it comes to passenger vehicles primarily tasked with the function of transportation to and from the campground, 53.3% of campers say a truck is the ideal vehicle for camping. That was followed by an SUV at 38.6%. More than half of campers surveyed said they planned to buy a vehicle in the next five years, and 10.3% are planning to buy one by the end of 2025.

Farm campers are the group that is most likely to identify vehicle camping as their primary camping type: 51.4% of people who camp at farms prefer RVs and trailers compared to 45.1% of campers overall; that ratio is 13.6% to 8.3% for camper vans.

About The Dyrt

The Dyrt is the only camping app that has it all: state and national park campgrounds, RV parks, glamping, and free campsites, along with millions of user-generated campground reviews. With The Dyrt PRO, campers get comprehensive free camping tools, reservations at sold-out campgrounds, advanced route planning and maps, as well as discounts on camping. The Dyrt’s 2025 Camping Report Presented by Toyota Trucks and informed by the largest online camping community is the leading source of information for the camping industry.

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SURPRISE, Ariz. – Carefree Covered RV Storage announces its inaugural celebration in the city of Surprise, Ariz., on June 9. The event will take place at 18415 W. Deer Valley Road, from 11 am to 1 pm, and is open to the public. This special occasion celebrates Carefree’s journey in offering covered RV storage to the local community of Surprise, the company’s first location in the northwestern Phoenix metropolitan area.

The Surprise facility marks Carefree Covered RV’s seventh location in the company’s portfolio across Arizona and Texas. The 14-acre project offers over 600 spaces of covered parking. In addition to high quality covered parking, the Carefree Surprise location features 24-hour security, a branded dog park, and a customer welcome center. Amenities free to customers include charging outlets, self RV wash/vacuum/water/air, sewer dump, Wi-Fi access, and ice.

The celebration will feature raffles, complimentary lunch and giveaways, ensuring a memorable experience for all attendees. Guests will have the chance to meet the Carefree team, learn more about the business, and explore the spaces and amenities available. A ribbon cutting ceremony with special guest Mayor Kevin Sartor will take place at 11:30 am.

“We cannot wait to celebrate this milestone with our new customers and the community,” said Barry Raber, Carefree’s president. “This event commemorates our commitment to providing top-quality RV storage and being an active part of this thriving community.”

Details:

• Date: Monday, June 9th
• Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Location: Carefree Covered RV Storage, 18415 W. Deer Valley Road, Surprise, AZ
• RSVP: [email protected]

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BLUFFTON, S.C. – AdventureGenie, the AI-powered trip-planning innovator for road trippers, announces a new partnership with Open Roads, a platform dedicated to providing RVers with significant diesel fuel savings and on-the-road convenience.

The goal is to revolutionize trip planning by integrating AdventureGenie’s intelligent AI tools with Open Roads’ valuable fuel savings, ultimately enhancing the entire travel experience for road trippers, according to a release. Driven by a shared passion for innovation and community, AdventureGenie and Open Roads are kicking off their collaboration the week of May 5, 2025, with exciting new features designed to deliver exceptional value to RVers and road trip lovers.

“This collaboration marks an exciting step in revolutionizing how RVers plan and execute their journeys,” said Scott Lengel, CEO and co-founder of AdventureGenie. “By integrating AdventureGenie’s intelligent AI tools with Open Roads’ valuable fuel savings, we’re making life on the road even simpler, more enjoyable, and more affordable for our shared community.”

For AdventureGenie users, the release continued, this partnership means seamless access to Open Roads fuel locations directly within the AdventureGenie Trip Planner. Imagine effortlessly discovering nearby Open Roads fuel stations, complete with interactive pop-ups and easy access to join the Open Roads community. Even better, users will now be able to easily add these fuel stops directly to their itineraries, ensuring a well-planned and worry-free travel experience.

Meanwhile, the Open Roads community will gain exclusive access to AdventureGenie’s premium features and intuitive trip-planning capabilities, unlocking a whole new level of adventure planning. Plus, keep an eye out for exciting opportunities like the chance to win great AdventureGenie promotional swag during Open Roads’ Summer Tour 2025. AdventureGenie will also be prominently featured in Open Roads’ VIP Access program.

“This partnership is about simplifying and enriching the road trip experience for everyone,” said Lengel. “AdventureGenie users, who are also Open Roads members, will save money on fuel at Open Roads locations while effortlessly discovering incredible routes and hidden gems along the way. Open Roads members, who become AdventureGenie subscribers, will gain access to powerful, user-friendly trip planning tools to take their RV adventures to new heights.”

Looking ahead, both AdventureGenie and Open Roads see this collaboration as just the beginning. They are already exploring further opportunities to bring even more value to their respective communities, with a shared vision of creating a more connected and vibrant ecosystem for all road travelers.

“For anyone who loves hitting the open road in their RV or camper, this partnership signifies an exciting leap forward, promising more seamless, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for every adventure that lies ahead,” said Open Roads Executive Director, Gina Leeper

Leeper continued, “We welcome any AdventureGenie member to sign up for Open Roads with their dedicated link and save $20 on priority processing. This means your card will be in the mail within 48 hours. We value our partnership and want to show off our world-class customer service. Also, for anyone that signs up for Open Roads through AdventureGenie’s link between May 5 and June 1, 2025, you’ll be entered into a drawing for (2) $150 diesel fuel giveaways.”

About AdventureGenie

AdventureGenie is the world’s first AI-powered, end to end system for planning exciting journeys for the RVer, camper and road tripper. Its mission is to deliver the most immersive, innovative, and intelligent adventure travel planning solution to the RV and camping community. Whether starting from a curated GenieTrip or creating a fully customized and personalized journey from your own ideas, AdventureGenie’s got you covered. With innovative features like Personal Genie and GenieWishes, simply tell us in a few words where you’d like to go and what you’d like to do and our GenieMagic creates a custom trip for you in minutes. And with GenieMatch, we’ll make sure to find the campgrounds that are the best fit for you. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. https://adventuregenie.com/

About OpenRoads

Open Roads is a nation-wide diesel discount program primarily serving the RV industry. It’s free to join. Simply sign up for the program, receive your card, begin fueling, and watch the savings rack up. https://myopenroads.com/

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With economic pressures rising and operational budgets tightening, companies are being forced to do more with less. Hiring freezes, lean finance teams, and mounting invoice volumes are making it harder to maintain control and efficiency.

An upcoming webinar is designed to help with that issue.

Titled ” “Say Hello to Effortless AP: Invoice Automation That Works,” is scheduled for 2 p.m., June 24. In this free webinar moderated by Adam C. Schwelnus, CPA, CGMA, Partner at Kruggel Lawton CPA, presenters include: Teresa Walters, Manager of the Payment and Vendor Master team at Lippert Components Inc (LCI) and Milind Agtey, Founder of Nimbello, an AP Automation solution provider headquartered in South Bend.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the technology available for Accounts Payable Automation.
• Identify best practices on how to deploy AP Automation solutions.
• Explain the benefits your team and organization will receive with AP Automation
• Learn how to build a business case for implementing AP automation at your company

If you’re a CFO, Controller, AP Manager, ERP Director, or finance professional, you don’t want to miss out.

Click here to register for this webinar.

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With economic pressures rising and operational budgets tightening, companies are being forced to do more with less. Hiring freezes, lean finance teams, and mounting invoice volumes are making it harder to maintain control and efficiency.

An upcoming webinar is designed to help with that issue.

Titled ” “Say Hello to Effortless AP: Invoice Automation That Works,” is scheduled for 2 p.m., June 24. In this free webinar moderated by Adam C. Schwelnus, CPA, CGMA, Partner at Kruggel Lawton CPA, presenters include: Teresa Walters, Manager of the Payment and Vendor Master team at Lippert Components Inc (LCI) and Milind Agtey, Founder of Nimbello, an AP Automation solution provider headquartered in South Bend.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the technology available for Accounts Payable Automation.
• Identify best practices on how to deploy AP Automation solutions.
• Explain the benefits your team and organization will receive with AP Automation
• Learn how to build a business case for implementing AP automation at your company

If you’re a CFO, Controller, AP Manager, ERP Director, or finance professional, you don’t want to miss out.

Click here to register for this webinar.

The post June Webinar to Focus on Accounts Payable Automation first appeared on RVBusiness - Breaking RV Industry News.

With economic pressures rising and operational budgets tightening, companies are being forced to do more with less. Hiring freezes, lean finance teams, and mounting invoice volumes are making it harder to maintain control and efficiency.

An upcoming webinar is designed to help with that issue.

Titled ” “Say Hello to Effortless AP: Invoice Automation That Works,” is scheduled for 2 p.m., June 24. In this free webinar moderated by Adam C. Schwelnus, CPA, CGMA, Partner at Kruggel Lawton CPA, presenters include: Teresa Walters, Manager of the Payment and Vendor Master team at Lippert Components Inc (LCI) and Milind Agtey, Founder of Nimbello, an AP Automation solution provider headquartered in South Bend.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the technology available for Accounts Payable Automation.
• Identify best practices on how to deploy AP Automation solutions.
• Explain the benefits your team and organization will receive with AP Automation
• Learn how to build a business case for implementing AP automation at your company

If you’re a CFO, Controller, AP Manager, ERP Director, or finance professional, you don’t want to miss out.

Click here to register for this webinar.

The post June Webinar to Focus on Accounts Payable Automation first appeared on RVBusiness - Breaking RV Industry News.

With economic pressures rising and operational budgets tightening, companies are being forced to do more with less. Hiring freezes, lean finance teams, and mounting invoice volumes are making it harder to maintain control and efficiency.

An upcoming webinar is designed to help with that issue.

Titled ” “Say Hello to Effortless AP: Invoice Automation That Works,” is scheduled for 2 p.m., June 24. In this free webinar moderated by Adam C. Schwelnus, CPA, CGMA, Partner at Kruggel Lawton CPA, presenters include: Teresa Walters, Manager of the Payment and Vendor Master team at Lippert Components Inc (LCI) and Milind Agtey, Founder of Nimbello, an AP Automation solution provider headquartered in South Bend.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the technology available for Accounts Payable Automation.
• Identify best practices on how to deploy AP Automation solutions.
• Explain the benefits your team and organization will receive with AP Automation
• Learn how to build a business case for implementing AP automation at your company

If you’re a CFO, Controller, AP Manager, ERP Director, or finance professional, you don’t want to miss out.

Click here to register for this webinar.

The post June Webinar to Focus on Accounts Payable Automation first appeared on RVBusiness - Breaking RV Industry News.

With economic pressures rising and operational budgets tightening, companies are being forced to do more with less. Hiring freezes, lean finance teams, and mounting invoice volumes are making it harder to maintain control and efficiency.

An upcoming webinar is designed to help with that issue.

Titled ” “Say Hello to Effortless AP: Invoice Automation That Works,” is scheduled for 2 p.m., June 24. In this free webinar moderated by Adam C. Schwelnus, CPA, CGMA, Partner at Kruggel Lawton CPA, presenters include: Teresa Walters, Manager of the Payment and Vendor Master team at Lippert Components Inc (LCI) and Milind Agtey, Founder of Nimbello, an AP Automation solution provider headquartered in South Bend.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the technology available for Accounts Payable Automation.
• Identify best practices on how to deploy AP Automation solutions.
• Explain the benefits your team and organization will receive with AP Automation
• Learn how to build a business case for implementing AP automation at your company

If you’re a CFO, Controller, AP Manager, ERP Director, or finance professional, you don’t want to miss out.

Click here to register for this webinar.

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