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HERSHEY, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA) will host the 55th Annual America’s Largest RV Show, Sept. 11-15, at the GIANT Center in Hershey, Pa., according to a release.

America’s Largest RV Show, one of just two manufacturer shows in the country, will have nearly 1,500 RVs on display from 40 manufacturers. From the small pop-up campers and travel trailers to the large fifth-wheels and Class A motorhomes, the show has something for every RVer. All the RVs on display are new and include the 2025 model year with the newest designs, layout and technology.

The show will include several new manufacturers this year. Bontrager Outdoors, formerly Braxton Creek, will display its new line of travel trailers. Storyteller Overland will exhibit its off-grid ready Class B Vans and Class C Adventure Truck. Park models are back this year with Great Outdoor Cottages and Woodland Park each displaying two of their most recent models.

“We’re so excited to be back at the GIANT CenterSM for our 55th year,” said Heather Leach, PRVCA executive director. “We have an excellent selection of RVs, seminars and booth vendors. Consumers are sure to find something that interests them at the show and gets them excited about RVing.”

Nearly 200 booth vendors will be on hand to offer the newest products, accessories and services for RVers. There is also a wealth of information on campground and vacation destinations.

Industry professionals will present seminars with tips on buying an RV, maintenance, safety, travel, exploring Alaska and the national parks; full-timing, dry camping, RVing in retirement, maintenance, electricity, safety and more.

The show will feature expanded meet and greet opportunities with digital content creators. Consumers can meet their favorite social media influencers during the Meet and Greets set for Thursday – Saturday.

Starting Sept. 1, consumers can register to win a new 2025 Flagstaff Tent Camper, sponsored by Forest River and Keystone RV Center. The unit, worth more than $9,000, will be on display at the main entrance gate in front of the GIANT Center.

They can also register for a new product giveaway this year. Isotherm by Indel Webasto Marine is giving away a CRUISE 226L Refrigerator/Freezer and Blu Technology is giving away an Adventure Series RV Water Filtration System. Contest registration begins September 1. Visit the product sponsors to see the products on display.

The Scavenger Hunt through the America’s Largest RV Show app is back again this year. Attendees can use the app to scan QR codes at the designated sponsors located throughout the show. After they visit all the locations, they can enter the prize drawing for an Escapees RV Club RVers Online University access or a $50 Visa gift card, sponsored by Escapees RV Club. Everyone who finishes the scavenger hunt receives a sweet treat, while supplies last. 

There will be food trucks outside and Hershey vendors open inside the GIANT Center. They offer a variety of foods from standard burgers and fries to crab cakes and Mexican fare.

The show is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sept. 11-14, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 15. Parking is free and children under 12 are free. For more information, visit largestRVshow.com. PRVCA reminds consumers to only buy tickets from the show website and not third-party websites.                                           

Sponsors

PRVCA thanks the 2024 Hershey America’s Largest RV Show sponsors: American Coach, Fleetwood RV, Holiday Rambler, Grand Design, Grech RV, Progressive, and The RV Shop, platinum sponsors. Alliance, Battle Born Batteries, Beckley’s RVs, Harvest Hosts, Jayco and Roadtrek, gold sponsors; Blu Technology, Ember RV, General RV Center, Keystone RV Company, Meyer’s RV, and Northern Lite, silver sponsors; and Adventure Caravans, Escapees RV Club, and Wilkins RV, bronze sponsors. Forest River and Keystone RV Center are the RV giveaway sponsors; and Indel Webasto Marine and Blu Technology, are product giveaway sponsors. Also, thanks to Brinkley RV, bag giveaway sponsors; and Progressive, transportation sponsor.

About PRVCA

The Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association represents nearly 400 RV dealers, manufacturers, campgrounds and affiliated members who are interested in expanding and improving the RV and camping industry in Pennsylvania. Proceeds from the show go back into the industry to support education. Visit prvca.org for more information.

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From SylvanSport: Every VAST travel trailer is a hyper-engineered RV, offering luxurious residential spaces with integrated living systems and top-notch quality construction. SylvanSport’s roots are in the outdoor gear industry, giving us the perfect experience to create the ultimate outdoor adventure RV. At the heart of VAST is the ability to carry all of your toys without compromising comfort, amenities, or quality. And with innovative features not found anywhere else, VAST is resetting expectations of travel trailers. See specs, floor plans and more details: https://bit.ly/3wDGOBE

The RVBusiness Featured Video is sponsored by Curt, a Lippert Brand.

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CALGARY, Alberta, – Origen RV Accessories, makers of RV SnapPad, announces the launch of its two latest products, which are now available to the public: SnapJack QD and StakPad.

SnapJack QD is the latest in the SnapJack line of products made by SnapPad, which includes enhanced replacement metal feet for scissor jacks and stabilizers, with many additional replacement options coming in the future under the SnapJack lineup, according to a release.

When discussing the future of SnapJack products and the launch of QD, Devon Wilson, CEO at RV SnapPad, said, “We’ve seen great success with our first SnapJack product, titled SnapJack SJ for scissor jacks, and are excited to release more products that allow SnapPads to be installed on leveling jacks or stabilizers that wouldn’t normally be compatible.”

Along with the recent launch of SnapJack QD, SnapPad has also recently released their newest product, dubbed StakPad, a non-permanent jack pad; the first of its kind for the company.

Mark Selanders, R&D Lead at RV SnapPad, said, “We spent years designing the StakPad. Stacker design has not advanced in decades, and we wanted to change that with a product that could handle the conditions, situations, and loads that a modern RV can encounter. StakPad’s revolutionary hybrid construction combines our tried-and-true recycled crumb rubber for grip and durability and a highly engineered HDPE component for strength and weight reduction. It’s bigger, stronger and better overall.”

SnapPad has begun selling both products to the public on their website to US and Canadian customers and plans a retail expansion in early 2025. Dealers or distributors interested in carrying the products can contact SnapPad via their website or by calling 1-866-923-9538.

The RVBusiness Featured Video is sponsored by Curt, a Lippert Brand.

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FAIRFAX, Va. – Ron Wheeler, CEO, and Annie Wheeler-Rusch, account and social media director of Wheeler Advertising will deliver education workshops aimed at making a good dealership even better at the 2024 RV Dealers Convention/Expo.

At noon on Nov. 12, Ron Wheeler will host “Leads, Leads, Leads: What You Need to Know to Create More Leads” in the business innovation track.

Learning objectives for this education workshop include:

• What it takes to create a lead
• Which activities deliver the best results
• How to budget for the results you’d like

In this workshop, leaders of all sizes and types of dealerships will get a first-hand look at data provided from 50 dealerships on what it takes to generate a lead.

Then, at 10 a.m. on Nov. 13, Annie Wheeler-Rusch further assists the mom-and-pop shops as she hosts the workshop “How to Build the Perfect Family-Owned Dealership Brand” in the business innovation education track.

Learning objectives in this education workshop include:

• How building a brand will maximize your advertising spent
• How to bring it to life in all areas of your dealership
• How each step builds upon the next step
• The 16 steps to branding your dealership

Dealers will leave with a clear path on how to brand their dealership and maximize its exposure.

About the RV Dealers Convention/Expo

The convention allows North America’s top dealership personnel to forge valuable connections with peers, industry leaders, and potential business partners in the Expo.

Dealership professionals can expand their network and gain insights from the best in the RV industry.

The dealer-organized RVDA Convention will provide an in-depth look into the current sales landscape. Attendees will have access to valuable resources to optimize all departments within a dealership, including fixed operations.

To register for the 2024 RV Dealers Convention/Expo click here. Regular updates will be posted on the convention website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

The event is sponsored by RVDA of the U.S., RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center.

Companies interested in partnership, sponsorship, exhibiting, and Vendor Training +Plus opportunities can contact Julie Newhouse at (703) 364-5518 or email [email protected].  

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China has emerged as the world’s fourth-largest market for recreational vehicles, after Australia, the European Union and North America, according to a report by Yicaiglobal.com. This growth is driven by the rising popularity of unique travel experiences, with glamping, or glamorous camping, becoming a significant trend.

Some 14,365 RVs were sold in China last year, according to the latest data.

“China’s RV industry is developing quickly as RV culture becomes more popular and consumer demand for personalized tourism grows,” Gao Wei, boss of a RV assembling company based in eastern Zhejiang province, told Yicai. “And it will also usher in broader development prospects.”

“To many people RVs are still a luxury and are out of reach,” Gao said. “But actually, there are quite a few affordable RVs on the market in China now.”

Priced at around CNY300,000 (USD42,135) each, Class C RVs, which come equipped with beds, ovens, refrigerators, sofas, bathrooms, televisions and stereo equipment, are the best-selling mobile homes on the Chinese market at present, Gao said. Class B RVs are cheaper at CNY200,000 each, and caravans with lower specifications cost even less.

But a lack of suitable campsites in China is holding back the development of the country’s RV market. Even Guangdong, the province with the most RV sales, only has around 20 decent campsites, which is not enough to meet the demand of RV travelers both in terms of numbers and quality.

Click here to read the full report by Yicaiglobal.com.

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From Aboutcamp BtoB, a trade media outfit that covers the RV industry in Europe: The new issue of Aboutcamp BtoB is online! Last week, issue 44 of Aboutcamp BtoB was delivered by mail to key players in the caravanning industry worldwide. Now, we are also making our renowned publication available online, free of charge, in anticipation of the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf. In addition to the usual interviews and in-depth articles on markets and technologies, this issue features more than 50 pages dedicated to the latest innovations that component manufacturers and suppliers for motorhome and caravan builders will showcase at the world’s largest trade show in our industry.

Here’s the link to the interview with Craig Kirby:

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OXNARD, Calif. – Bowlus, the world leader in performance luxury recreational vehicles, is thrilled to release the 95th Anniversary Edition of the new Endless Highways Series.

“The Endless Highways 95th Anniversary Edition celebrates the incredible history of the Bowlus brand – both modern and vintage – including the first riveted aluminum RV. Commemorating Hawley Bowlus’ vision of aerodynamic land travel is very special and close to our hearts. The Bowlus brand continues to ignite the spirit of adventure and deliver on our promise of being the ultimate in luxury land travel,” says CEO Geneva Long.

The Endless Highways 95th Anniversary Edition is limited to 25 exquisite RVs. It includes the following packages & options: Adventure Package, Luxe Package, Off-Grid Power Package II, and the stunning Bowlus screen door. The Bowlus screen door takes over 100 hours to build – almost double the time spent manufacturing an entire traditional RV – and is available exclusively on the 95th Anniversary Edition. Each 95th Anniversary Edition is badged, numbered, and signed by Long.

The Endless Highways 95th Anniversary Edition is available in two special interior decor packages called “Falcon” and “Osprey.” Falcon features a beautiful walnut and holly marine floor with mahogany seating. Osprey is a gorgeous oak and ivory marine flooring with cream seating—both color stories nod to Bowlus, one of the founding fathers of flight aerodynamics, who was inspired by birds that soar. The 95th Anniversary Edition starts at $235,000 after tax credits.*

The Endless Highways, first in production from 2016 – 2021, reframed lightweight luxury land travel upon its launch. The return of the Bowlus Endless Highways continues that legacy and can be optioned to suit every RVers needs. It has Bowlus’ most luxurious floor plan featuring elegant finishes, a large separate bedroom with convertible twins and king bed, a luxury ensuite bathroom, and a roomy living room and kitchen. For 2025, Bowlus is pleased to widen the size of the twin beds. The Endless Highways captures the bold new codes of luxury adventure and use cases established by Bowlus owners.

All Endless Highways can power all appliances, including the air-conditioning, uninterrupted off-grid thanks to the top-tier Bowlus Power Management System and optional AeroSolar technology. Bowlus builds the most aerodynamic RVs, and the Endless Highways is extraordinarily light at only 4,000 lbs. It enables the most extensive EV towing range and fuel efficiency of any full-size RV while easily traversing the country’s most dramatic and remote campsites. It is available in the Onyx color story. Should owners option with the Luxe Package – the color story is River Rock. The base Endless Highways starts at $173,000 after tax credits.*

Options & packages include:

• Off-Grid Power Packages – up to 17,000 Wh of LiFePO4 batteries and AeroSolar®.
• Adventure Package – three-inch lift kit, all-terrain tires that facilitate off-road access, and a cargo lashing system.
• AeroMove – makes the Bowlus self-propelled, self-powered, and remote-controlled. AeroMove handles steep slopes, 360 degrees turns, and can maneuver into campsites, driveways, and parallel parking spaces.
• Luxe Package – skylights, all-wood interior, upgraded plush seating and flooring reflecting the informal elegance of coastal California where all Bowlus are produced, water purification, HEPA filters, heated floors, continuous hot water, backup camera, Starlink capabilities, tablet mounts, and an indoor/outdoor table and more.
• Smart Television.
• Convection Oven Kitchen.

Customers can order their Endless Highways at www.bowlus.com exclusively through Bowlus of California, home to all things Bowlus and California coastal luxury.

About Bowlus

Bowlus has the most iconic story in the RV industry as the original riveted aluminum travel trailer. Bowlus is California’s first ultra-luxury RV maker manufacturing electric RVs at its production facility in Oxnard, CA. 2025 marks Bowlus’ 95th anniversary. In 1930, Hawley Bowlus began designing and manufacturing trailers to support the emerging sailplane industry. In 1933, he developed the first aerodynamic canvas-covered travel trailer. Then, in 1934, Bowlus designed and produced the first riveted aluminum RV, which inspired all others. Bowlus travel trailers featured luxurious finishes and found homes with Hollywood and business elite, including Clark Gable and Carol Lombard. The original Bowlus RVs were so revolutionary that copycats followed with limited success, like the 1936 Airstream Clipper.

Bowlus’s legacy would have resided in the history books and in the hands of collectors had it not been for the vision—over a decade ago—of the ownership group led by Geneva Long. Long’s family personally restored a 1935 Bowlus, taking it on a cross-country trip in 2011.

Bowlus is entirely privately owned and has grown organically. For more information, visit: https://bowlus.com/

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MIDDLEBURY, Ind. – Grand Design RV, a leader in the luxury recreational vehicle market, announces the integration of Ultrafabrics into its flagship Solitude fifth-wheel series. This collaboration brings together “the best of American craftsmanship and cutting-edge material technology, further solidifying Solitude’s position as the most luxurious and comfortable extended-stay fifth-wheel on the market,” according to a release.

“At Grand Design, we don’t just push the boundaries of what luxury in an RV can mean – we redefine them,” emphasized Rob Groover, general manager of Solitude, Influence and Momentum Brands at Grand Design. “Our exclusive partnership with Ultrafabrics highlights our dedication to providing our customers with the highest quality, most innovative materials available. This collaboration is more than an enhancement to the Solitude experience; it’s a transformation, ensuring that our customers enjoy comfort and style for years to come.”

The new Ultrafabrics upholstery, now standard in all Solitude models, offers exceptional hydrolysis performance with a 10-year warranty, superior stain protection, and advanced climate control features. Engineered to be skin-friendly and nonallergenic, this material ensures that every journey is as comfortable as it is stylish. Combined with Apex Custom Furniture, built in the USA, Solitude owners will experience a new level of luxury, durability, and design in their home away from home.

“Incorporating Ultrafabrics into our Solitude line has allowed us to elevate our interiors to a new level of comfort,” said Michelle Blosser, interior design manager. “Today’s RV owners demand more than just good looks—they want environments that enhance their lifestyle and contribute to their overall wellbeing. With Ultrafabrics, we’re able to offer interiors that are not only timeless and elegant but also designed to meet the highest standards of comfort and durability, perfectly aligned with the evolving needs of our customers.”

Logan McBride, product manager for Solitude and Influence, emphasized the significance of the partnership: “Solitude has earned its place as one of the top-selling luxury fifth wheels in the market, and our goal has always been to set new industry standards. Integrating Ultrafabrics is a bold step forward in that mission. This partnership not only reinforces our commitment to leading in luxury and innovation but also ensures that Solitude continues to set the benchmark for quality and comfort in the industry. I can’t wait for our customers to experience the look, feel, and comfort that comes with this partnership.”

Ultrafabrics, renowned for its high-performance materials featured in prestigious automotive brands such as Jaguar, McLaren, and Land Rover, is also available as an option in Grand Design’s new Lineage motorized product line, further extending this premium material’s influence across the Grand Design family.

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ELKHART, Ind. – The RV industry – inlcuding members of the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA), RV Industry Association (RVIA), RV Technical Institute (RVTI), and RV Dealers Association (RVDA) – gathered Monday to celebrate Women’s Equality Day with a special event sponsored by Camping World and held at the RV Technical Institute. The celebration included food trucks, refreshments, networking and tours of the RV Technical Institute.

Women’s Equality Day commemorates the certification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote. This empowering day, celebrated annually on August 26th, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing journey toward gender equality. It serves as a reminder of the strides made in achieving women’s rights and underscores the continued efforts needed to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Photos by J. Tyler Klassen for RVBusiness.

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The open road beckons with 27 million Americans planning to go RVing this fall and 7.3 million hitting the road over Labor Day weekend alone, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The destination of choice for these RV travelers is the journey itself with 65% saying they are planning a road trip. 

In a significant shift, RV camping has overtaken rental properties as the preferred accommodation for Labor Day vacationers, according to the latest Fall Travel Intentions survey conducted by Cairn Consulting for the RV Industry Association.

“The allure of the open road and the freedom of RV travel continues to resonate with travelers of all ages,” said RV Industry Association President & CEO Craig Kirby. “The fact that RVing has surpassed traditional rental properties for Labor Day weekend underscores the unique experiences and flexibility that RVing provides.”

Millennials and Gen Z are driving this surge in RV popularity. 33% of Millennial leisure travelers express a desire to take an RV trip in the coming year, with 32% even considering purchasing one. Gen Z isn’t far behind, emerging as the most active travelers with keen interests in food tourism and music festivals. 

Key motivators for fall RVing among leisure travelers include escaping the daily grind (52%), enjoying destinations at their peak in the fall (48%), seeking less crowded experiences (47%), and embracing favorable weather (43%). The love of road trips, visiting family, exploring the outdoors, and traveling in comfort also resonates across all generations.

Millennials and Boomers favor fall RVing for the unique experiences the season offers, while Gen X seeks to escape the busyness of everyday life. Gen Z is drawn to the pleasant fall weather.

Tailgating remains a beloved fall tradition, with 3.5 million people planning to partake. RVing at festivals leads the tailgating scene (59%), closely followed by college football (58%), professional football (57%), and concerts (54%). While younger generations are more likely to tailgate overall, older generations maintain their enthusiasm for tailgating at high-level football games and concerts.

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