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Buoyed by favorable views of the economy, consumer sentiment edged up to 98 in April, according to the University of Michigan. CNBC reported that analysts polled by Reuters had expected the index to drop to 96.5 for the April preliminary report from last month’s preliminary figure of 97.6. The monthly survey of 500 consumers measures […]

The National Park Service (NPS) has long encouraged visitors to avoid peak crowds by planning their trips in the spring. And to give you even more impetus, here’s another good reason to visit this month: free admission. AARP News reported that for four days in April — April 15, 16, 22 and 23 — the […]

Editor’s note: The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) issued the following letter to its members Thursday (April 13): Dear Members, Within the past few days, RVIA discovered an alleged financial misconduct involving a mid-level employee in the Reston, Va., office. Although the potential loss has not been fully determined at this point, it is believed […]

Chinook RV recently acquired a 62,000-square-foot facility in Elkhart, Ind., that will house production for its full motorized lineup, including the Countryside, Bayside and Glacier Class B and B-Plus lines built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. Chinook, known for more than 60 years for its aerodynamic fiberglass roofs and bodies on both vans and Class B chassis, has […]

REV Group (REVG) today (April 13) announced the acquisition of Midwest Automotive Designs, a custom van “upfitter” that develops and manufactures luxury vehicles for end segments including motorhomes, shuttle vans, limousines, and customized executive transportation vehicles. According to a press release, the acquisition enhances REV’s product offerings in both its recreation and commercial segments through […]

Camping World Holdings Inc. announced plans for expansion in the state of Michigan, according to a statement from the company Camping World currently operates a SuperCenter in Houghton Lake, with its array of products and services, and two parts and accessories retail stores in the Belleville and Grand Rapids communities. “Michigan is home to many […]

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) and parent Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) broke ground Thursday (April 13) morning on a 200,000 square-foot logistics center across the street from the FCCC assembly plant in Gaffney, S.C. According to a press release, FCCC leaders were joined by representatives from local and regional government during the grounbreaking, marking “an exciting […]

This week, “Rollin’ On TV” visits the RV/MH Hall Of Fame in Elkhart, Ind., and talks with Darryl Searer, president of the RV/MH Heritage Foundation Inc., about expansion plans for the facility. Also, Jeff Johnston takes an extended road test in a Winnebago Travato Class B motorhome and Mark Polk from RV Education 101 explains how […]

Souderton, Pa.-based Fretz RV is marking its 70th year of operation this month with an open house scheduled for April 19-23. According to a press release, the open house will feature over 440 new and used units, on-site financing, and accessory specials. Factory representatives will also be on hand for the event, which will include […]

In an update to members, the National RV Inspectors Association (NRVIA) reported on potential scams or misrepresented RV sales that have surfaced over the last few months. According to the statement, NRVIA explores many avenues for detecting scams, including verifying vehicle identification numbers, checking data plates, comparing the online ads to the RV’s current conditions, and […]