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For the first time this May, race fans get a chance to spend all night inside the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). In fact, they can spend four nights around Indy 500 race weekend at a campsite that closely resembles hotel accommodations. WTHR TV reported that IMS is offering “glamping” – or “glamorous camping” – […]

Elkhart, Ind.-based Patrick Industries Inc., a major manufacturer and distributor of building and component products for the recreational vehicle, manufactured housing and industrial markets, expects to release its first quarter 2014 financial results before the market opens on April 24. Patrick Industries also plans to conduct a conference call on April 24 at 10 a.m. […]

Better timing, a new location and a fresh program of the hottest topics await dealers at the 2014 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo in Las Vegas, hosted by the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA). According to a press release, North American RV dealers will convene at Bally’s on the strip, Nov. 10-14, under the theme, “Passport to […]

Winnebago Industries Inc. today (April 15) unveiled new 2015 models to the company’s dealer partners during its annual Dealer Days event at The Mirage in Las Vegas. According to a press release, introductions included the all-new Brave and Tribute, Grand Tour and Ellipse Ultra motorhome lines. The Forest City, Iowa-based builder blended vintage with a […]

Devon, England-based Murvi Motorcaravans is set to launch two models based on the all-new 2-ton Ford Transit, a larger version of the Transit Custom. Out & About Live reported that these are likely among the first campervans built on the brand new base vehicle. The Ford Murvi Pimento and the Ford Murvi Morello join a […]

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) unveiled its newest efforts today (April 15) in trying to address the transportation backlogs that are troubling the RV industry as it continues to grow. Roughly 30 representatives of 16 RV transport companies gathered with RVIA representatives at the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Ind., to hear about […]

ADP, a leading global provider of Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, plans to separate its Dealer Services business, including ADP Lightspeed, into an independent publicly traded company through a tax-free spin-off of 100% of Dealer Services to ADP shareholders. “Consistent with our strategy to grow our position as a global provider of HCM solutions, we […]

Camping World Inc. President and CEO Marcus Lemonis confirmed with RVBUSINESS.com that the company has signed a letter of intent to acquire California-based McMahon’s RV. As previously reported, GE Commercial Distribution Finance (GECDF) filed suit in early April seeking a restraining order, claiming the high-profile retailer has an “out-of-trust” balance of just over $3.56 million. […]

Forest River Inc.’s XLR division announced the relaunch of its Nitro line of toy haulers, according to a press release. The newly re-engineered wide-body Nitro utilizes lightweight laminated side walls, low energy LED lighting inside and out, plus a power awning featuring LED light effects for extended dry camping excursions. These lightweight towables, sporting bold […]

Editor’s Note: The following is an exclusive report by RVing Examiner reporter Julian Gothard.  Scottsdale Arizona-based Carefree RV Resorts has joined the rapidly increasing roll of Tents for Troops (T4T) members and brought a further 28 RV resorts — including 14 Canadian parks — into the Castle Rock, Washington-based organization’s philanthropic military camping network. The RVing Examiner reported […]