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In early 2012, the RV/MH Hall of Fame was on the brink of financial collapse. At the time, the hall owed $5.5 million and didn’t have enough cash flow to pay off loans. According to a South Bend Tribune report, its board members considered turning over the 85,000-square-foot complex to 1st Source Bank and relocating […]

National RV Supply (NRVS), a division of Camping World Inc., announced the addition of its newest distribution and will-call hub in Wilsonville, Ore. to support growth in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. According to a press release, the facility began operation in mid-July, allowing rapid delivery of products to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and areas of Northern […]

Go RVing wrapped up a successful promotional partnership with the LPGA this year with a stop at the UL International Crown tournament at the Merit Club in Gurnee, Ill., according to a report by RVIA Today Express. During the four-day international team event, there were 3,042 tours of the Jayco Class C motorhome and the Roadtrek Class B […]

The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) announced that its initial drawing for the 2017 Florida RV Supershow set a new record, selling out every available exhibit space for the Jan. 17-22 event at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. “Fortunately we were able to accommodate all the manufacturer’s space requests,” said FRVTA Show Director Lesa Colvin. “With the […]

The Society of Certified RV Professionals will host a special event at the 2016 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo in Las Vegas on Nov. 7 from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. According to a release, the event will include awards and recognitions followed by an educational component presented by Greg Dewalt of Marzahn & King. The evening […]

Americans remained optimistic about their economic prospects in Q2 2016, despite being in the midst of a contentious presidential election season, according to figures from Nielsen. Research Live reported that the latest Consumer Confidence Index data from Nielsen showed there was a three-point confidence increase from the first to the second quarter of 2016. In contrast, […]

After serving four years in the Army, Michael Trotter Jr. wanted to explore the America he and his counterparts fought for. “I remember saying to myself in Kuwait, if I made it home, I’m definitely going to travel,” said Trotter, 34. “What is it about America that several of my battle buddies gave their lives […]

Lippert Components Inc. CEO Jason Lippert offered a bullish outlook for his company and the industry as a whole in a conference call Thursday (Aug. 4) with investors following parent Drew Industries Inc.’s issuance of second-quarter financials During the period, Drew reported consolidated net sales increased to $441 million, 22% higher than the 2015 second […]

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) is holding elections for the association’s board of directors throughout the month of August with members casting ballots online to select eight representatives from a field of 13 candidates. The elections began Aug. 1 with official representatives from RVIA member companies able to vote through Aug. 31. Those elected […]

Recreational vehicles are known for taking people places they’ve never been before, and now the tables appear to be turning. (To view an accompanying video scroll Video 2 on the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page). As reported by WNDU TV, the people’s current interest in RVs is so strong, it is poised to take […]