Winter Storm in Texas Sends Chill Through the RV industry

Bill Reith felt the blast of February’s freak cold snap in Texas almost immediately – from inside his office in northern Indiana, according to a report by Reuters. As head of the largest recreational vehicle division of REV Group Inc., a Milwaukee-based producer of specialty vehicles, he watched helplessly as the power grid in Texas […]

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Jayco Launches New Customer Experience Software Tool

Jayco Inc., announced today (April 12) the launch of a new Customer Experience Software tool across all divisions, including Jayco, Entegra Coach, Highland Ridge and Starcraft. After months of data collection, the company has developed and tailored a custom dashboard for each dealership, according to a release. The tool utilizes Qualtric Software to provide real-time […]

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Report: 2021 Could be Best Year on Record for RV Industry

Despite all the obstacles that 2020 threw at manufacturers, the recreational vehicle industry had a surprisingly good year, ending with strong customer demand for new units, according to a report by The News Sun in Kendalville, Ind. Now, just three months into 2021, industry data suggests this year could be the best on record. According […]

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Patrick Industries Completes Acquisition of Hyperform Inc.

Patrick Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) announced today (April 12) that it has completed the acquisition of Hyperform Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality, non-slip foam flooring, operating under the SeaDek brand name, for the marine OEM market and aftermarket. Headquartered in Rockledge, Fla., Hyperform also serves the pool and spa, powersports and utility markets under […]

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Truma Eyes Expanded Service Operations, New Products

Truma, a premium solutions partner to the outdoor and recreational vehicle community, is poised for continued growth, according to a press release from the company. Truma has experienced solid growth every year since opening its door in North America in 2013. They recently announced that the growth pattern would continue by expanding its product offerings […]

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Wynnchurch Capital Announces Several Executive Promotions

Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), a leading middle-market private equity firm, announced today the promotions of Greg Gleason to Managing Partner and Erin Murphy, Neel Mayenkar, Mike Teplitsky and Scott Fitch to Partner, according to a press release. Recent Wynnchurch investments include Northern Wholesale Supply, a leading provider of RV and marine parts and accessories, The […]

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Walmart Parking Lot: From Capitalist Symbol to RV Oasis

Editor’s Note: The following article was posted on the RoadTrippers.com website. When we wake up, we slide our clothes on while lying down, navigating beneath a low ceiling. We step down into the van’s standing space and slide the door open. Our dogs stretch and pee. A couple jogs through the rows of cars in […]

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CEO of French RV OEM Trigano Makes Forbes Billionaires List

François Feuillet, the CEO of Trigano and President of the ECF (European Caravan Federation) is one of four new French billionaires who have joined Forbes’ 2021 list of the world’s billionaires. With an estimated worth of €1.5 billion, ($1.78 billion) Feuillet has joined the list of French billionaires at No. 35. According to Forbes France, […]

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Care Camps Hosts Campground Fundraising Training Sessions

As Care Camps gears up for the kickoff to peak camping season, the organization is hosting three quick campground fundraising training sessions next week for every campground owner, manager, and their teams to make it easier than ever to do a fundraiser for the kids camping charity that helps children with cancer experience the healing […]

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LCI Industries: Lippert’s Plant 50 Earns VPP Merit Certification

Lippert Components, Inc. has partnered with the Indiana Department of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSHA) and its Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and is proud to announce that its Plant 50 has been recognized with Merit Certification through 2022, according to a company press release. The Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) is a partnership with IOSHA to […]

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