General RV Center Opens Inspection Facility in Bristol, Ind.

General RV Center, a Michigan-based RV dealer, announced today (April 6) it would be opening this month its new inspection facility in Bristol, Ind., just east of the RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum along the toll road, The facility, dedicated for pre-delivery inspections and testing, is an industry-first among all RV dealers and pushes […]

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Report: NHTSA Issues its Latest Weekly List of RV Recalls

The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): •  Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. is recalling 37 2021 Phaeton recreational vehicles. The valve stem stabilizer can become loose, allowing the valve stem extender to contact the wheel. • Ford Motor Company is recalling 16,128 2020-2021 F-53 Motorhome […]

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Camper Report: New AutoCamp Locations Coming Soon

AutoCamp combines outdoor adventure and modern luxury at their glamping resorts with stylish accommodations in sleek Airstreams and luxurious tents, all set against the backdrop of stunning locations. If you’ve ever wanted to see and experience what all the fuss is about Airstreams in particular, here’s your chance to stay in one overnight or longer, […]

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Manufacturing Hiring More than Doubles February’s Pace

The Department of Labor’s most recent employment report reveals that the nonfarm economy added 916,000 jobs last month while manufacturing more than doubled the amount of jobs it gained in February, according to a report by Industry Week. Manufacturing added 53,000 jobs in March after adding 18,000 in February as the COVID-19 recovery picked up […]

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Soundings: Patrick Industries is Bullish on Leisure Lifestyle

Late last year, Patrick Industries completed its acquisition of Taco Metals. The deal capped a year of noteworthy transactions by the Elkhart, Ind.-based supplier and manufacturer of marine and RV accessories and components, according to a report by Soundings Trade Only, which covers the marine trade industry. Michael Benedek, director of marine sales and business […]

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California Campers Says Rentals Up 143% in Golden State

With its spectacular coast, soaring mountains and sunny skies California has long been a mecca of camping, road tripping, and other outdoor experiences made even more accessible by RV travel, according to a press release from California Campers. Given all the Golden State has to offer, it’s no surprise that the California RV rental market […]

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Outdoorsy Ranks Cities ‘Dependent on RV Campgrounds’

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of an analysis by Outdoorsy, the peer-to-peer RV rental platform, that examines which cities are most dependent on RV campgrounds.  The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many forms of travel to a halt over the last year, but one option that remains attractive for many consumers is traveling by […]

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Automotive Industry is Hurting for Supply, Not Demand

The U.S. auto industry has roared back from the pandemic, notching its strongest March sales in more than 20 years. But the widening microchip shortage now threatens to pinch supplies of many highly profitable and popular vehicles at a time when consumer demand is surging, according to Hannah Lutz in a report published by Automotive […]

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Analysts Expect $1.27 Billion in Q1 Sales for Camping World

Brokerages expect Camping World Holdings Inc. to post sales of $1.27 billion for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research cited in a report at MarketBeat.com. Five analysts have issued estimates for Camping World’s earnings, with the lowest sales estimate coming in at $1.24 billion and the highest estimate coming in at $1.30 […]

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RV Industry Sponsoring ‘Hit the Road RV Summit’ Event

Several companies at the forefront of RV-industry innovation are leading the way in RV consumer education, by supporting the Hit the Road RV Summit with sponsorships, delivering expert educational sessions, and supplying prizes, for this online event over the weekend of April 24-25. Organized by Go Places Media, this year’s summit will again be hosted […]

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