Snowbirds Still Flocking to Sarasota, But Not Canadians

Even before COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations started trending downwards, downtown Sarasota, Fla., was showing its regular wintertime signs of life, according to a report by Laura Finaldi  in the Sarasota, Fla., Herald-Tribune. On Lemon Avenue, directly south of Main Street, the street gets blocked off on the weekends to make way for outdoor seating at the Gator […]

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Report: Alabama RV Sales Surge Before, During Pandemic

While many businesses have struggled in the year since the COVID-19 pandemic reached the U.S., RV dealerships have seen booming business as people are likely looking to get out of the house for a safe vacation, accordiing to a report in the Cullman Times in Cullman, Ala. According to research conducted by LendingTree, RV purchase […]

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Meyer Distributing Announces New Location in Bear, Del.

Meyer Distributing, Inc, a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, announces the addition of its Bear, Del., location, according to a press release from the company. The cross-dock will have a direct, next-day feed from Meyer’s East Hanover, NJ distribution hub which houses one of the largest inventories of automotive accessories, exhaust, and […]

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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): • Newmar Corporation is recalling 253 2020-2022 Dutch Star, King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering. • Daimler Trucks North […]

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Dometic Reports Restated Financials, New Segment Format

As previously announced, Dometic is changing its reporting structure from the Q1 2021 interim report with four segments reported: Americas, APAC, EMEA and Global, according to a release issued today (March 15) from the Swedish-headquartered company. The segments will replace the previous regional structure in line with the organizational change announced in 2020. Dometic today […]

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2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo Planned for Nov. 8-12

The 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo is set for November 8-12 at Paris Las Vegas. The event is presented by RV Dealers Association (RVDA) — the National RV Dealers Association – RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center, according to a press release from the RVDA. This year’s convention/expo will be a hybrid […]

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‘Grand Design Nation’ Launches as Digital Resource Center

Grand Design RV recently unveiled a new digital resource to enhance engagement with existing, potential and future owners, according to a press release from the Middlebury, Ind.-based subsidiary of Winnebago Industries. Grand Design Nation features video and other informational content from lifestyle ambassadors, goodwill ambassadors and influencers who share their Grand Design experience through many social […]

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Camping World Store in Idaho Falls Looks to Further Expand

The fate of an 11-acre piece of property next to Camping World in Idaho Falls has now been determined, according to a report at EastIdahoNews.com. A spokeswoman for Camping World confirms it has officially entered a lease agreement for an expansion project at that location. “Camping World of Idaho Falls will be expanding its renovation […]

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Organizers, OEMs Pleased with FMCA Convention & RV Expo

FMCA wrapped its 102nd International Convention & RV Expo in Perry, Ga, Saturday – its first in-person event since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In all, 2,415 FMCA members descended on the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter for “Another Day in Perrydise” – the theme of the event – featuring seminars, RV displays, vendor exhibits, entertainment […]

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