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In conjunction with this year’s National Park Week from April 15-23, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation has launched Parks 101, an ongoing series of hidden histories that showcase unexpected stories and experiences from America’s national parks and programs. An extension of the Find Your Park movement, Parks 101 also marks the 101st […]

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) announced today (April 17) that it is currently working with an independent research firm, Stax Inc., to conduct extensive research to identify opportunities for improvements and to understand the optimal timing and location for the RVIA National Industry Trade Show moving forward.    According to a statement, the first research […]

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, with one stroke of his pen, may have opened a path for Elkhart County to become once again a major player in the sale of recreational vehicles, according to local officials.  As reported by the Elkhart Truth, Holcomb signed S.B. 172 into law on Thursday (April 13), which will save out-of-state RV buyers […]

Editor’s Note: The following article by RV Executive Today Editor Mary Ann Shreve tracks the continued rise in the RV rental market. It’s full steam ahead this spring for the RV rental market as early signs appear to show increases in fleet size, bookings, and number of rental operations. “We’re busier earlier this year, and we’re […]

Elkhart, Ind.-based Skyline Corp., a builder of manufactured housing and park model RVs, incurred a net loss during its fiscal third quarter, ended Feb. 28, while reporting an 8.3% increase in revenue. Sales from continuing operations totaled $51.6 million compared with $47.7 million 697,000 from continuing operations in the year ago quarter. In June 2016, […]

The price of gasoline on Monday (April 17) morning was higher by just over a penny a gallon compared with last week’s national average pump price for regular gasoline. 24/7 Wall Street reported that compared with the same day last year, Monday’s national average price of $2.410 is about 35 cents a gallon higher. Monday’s […]

Chicago-based LKQ Corp., parent company of Keystone Automotive and its NTP-STAG RV distribution division, will release first quarter 2017 financial results on April 27.   At 10 a.m. EDT, members of senior management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the company’s results. To access the investor conference call, dial 877-201-0168. International access […]

Advanced RV LLC will host owners and potential customers during its 4th Annual Advanced Fest May 5-7 at the company’s Willoughby, Ohio, headquarters. The custom Class B motorhome manufacturer drew around 130 people to the open house last year, including 20 people that camped in Willoughby.  The weekend schedule includes a variety of workshops, facility tours, and […]

Marathon Coach touts the benefits behind the company’s use of Prevost conversion chassis to improve overall ride quality. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Aiming for a simpler life in nature, Phillip Martin left his high tech job in Silicon Valley three years ago and bought a small 44-site campground near Mount Lassen, which he runs with his wife, Jasmin. According to a press release, now the Martins are pursuing yet another dream — to open a gourmet bistro […]