FAIRFAX, Va. – After confirming on March 3 that tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico would go into effect, President Trump announced on Thursday, March 6 that he is delaying the 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada until next month for all imports that fall under an existing trade deal between the North American countries, according to a report on the RV Industry Association (RVIA) News and Insights page.

“After speaking with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, I have agreed that Mexico will not be required to pay Tariffs on anything that falls under the USMCA Agreement,” Trump wrote on a Truth Social post, using the acronym for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. “This Agreement is until April 2nd. I did this as an accommodation, and out of respect for, President Sheinbaum. Our relationship has been a very good one, and we are working hard, together, on the Border, both in terms of stopping Illegal Aliens from entering the United States and, likewise, stopping Fentanyl. Thank you to President Sheinbaum for your hard work and cooperation!”

For additional information, please view the latest White House fact sheet. Duties imposed to address the flow of illicit drugs across US borders are now:

• 25% tariffs on goods that do not satisfy U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) rules of origin.
• A lower 10% tariff on those energy products imported from Canada that fall outside the USMCA preference.
• A lower 10% tariff on any potash imported from Canada and Mexico that falls outside the USMCA preference.
• No tariffs on those goods from Canada and Mexico that claim and qualify for USMCA preference.
• Bookmark for all the latest on tariffs and the impact on the RV industry

Manufacturers are increasingly worried about the future of trade and rising raw material costs according to the Q1 2025 National Association of Manufacturer’s Outlook Survey. 

• In the most recent survey, conducted from Feb. 11 to Feb. 28, trade uncertainties moved to the top of the list of manufacturers’ concerns—with 76.2% of respondents citing them as their primary worry. Increased raw material costs came in second, cited by 62.3% of those surveyed. 
• Read the full email from the National Association of Manufacturers…

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INDIANAPOLIS – A bill moving through the Indiana General Assembly is designed to bring smoother sailing to RV sales, according to a report by WNDU, the NBC affiliate based in South Bend, Ind.

Senate Bill 484 was unanimously endorsed Monday by the House Roads and Transportation Committee.

The panel heard that four out of every five RVs made in the United States are made in northern Indiana.

The bill seeks to better regulate the relationship between those who manufacture RVs, and those who sell RVs.

Click here to read the full report by WNDU.

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ELKHART, Ind. – LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII), a leading supplier of engineered components to the recreation and transportation markets, today (March 11) announced that it intends to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $400 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2030 (the “Notes”) in a private placement (the “Offering”) to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

In connection with the Offering, the company expects to grant the initial purchasers of the Notes an option to purchase, within a 13-day period from and including the date on which the Notes are first issued, up to an additional $60 million in aggregate principal amount of Notes (the “Option”). The company also announced that it is launching a proposed senior secured Term Loan B due 2032 in an aggregate principal amount of $400 million.

Notes Offering

The Notes will be general unsecured, senior obligations of the company. Final terms of the Notes, including the initial conversion price, interest rate and certain other terms of the Notes will be determined at the time of pricing of the Offering. The Notes will bear interest, payable semi-annually in arrears, and the Notes will mature on March 1, 2030, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased in accordance with their terms prior to such date. Prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding Nov. 1, 2029, noteholders may convert their Notes at their option only upon the satisfaction of certain conditions and during certain periods. On or after Nov. 1, 2029 until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, noteholders may convert all or any portion of their Notes at any time.

The company will settle conversions by paying cash up to the aggregate principal amount of the Notes to be converted and paying or delivering, as the case may be, cash, shares of the company’s common stock or a combination of cash and shares of the company’s common stock, at its election, in respect of the remainder, if any, of its conversion obligation in excess of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes being converted, based on the then applicable conversion rate. Noteholders will have the right to require the company to repurchase for cash all or any portion of their Notes at 100% of their principal amount, plus any accrued and unpaid interest, upon the occurrence of certain fundamental changes.

The company intends to use a portion of the net proceeds from the Offering to fund the cost of entering into the convertible note hedge transactions described below (after such cost is partially offset by the proceeds to the Company from the sale of the warrants under the warrant transactions described below). The company also expects to use the remaining net proceeds from the Offering, together with cash on hand (if necessary), to repurchase (i) a portion of its outstanding 1.125% convertible senior notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) and (ii) up to $50.0 million of shares of the company’s common stock concurrently with the pricing of the Offering, in each case, as described below. If the initial purchasers exercise the Option, then the company expects to use a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the additional Notes to fund the cost of entering into additional convertible note hedge transactions (after such cost is partially offset by the proceeds to the company from the sale of the warrants under the additional warrant transactions). The company expects to use the remaining net proceeds for general corporate purposes.

Concurrently with the pricing of the Notes in the Offering, the company expects to enter into one or more separate and individually negotiated transactions with certain noteholders of the 2026 Notes to repurchase for cash a portion of the 2026 Notes. The terms of the 2026 Notes repurchases are anticipated to be individually negotiated with each such noteholder of the 2026 Notes and will depend on several factors, including the market price of the Company’s common stock and the trading price of the 2026 Notes at the time of such 2026 Notes repurchases. No assurance can be given as to how much, if any, of the 2026 Notes will be repurchased or the terms on which they will be repurchased. The company expects to negotiate the 2026 Notes repurchases with or through one of the initial purchasers and/or its affiliate. Holders of the 2026 Notes that are repurchased as described above may enter into or unwind various derivatives with respect to the company’s common stock (including entering into derivatives with one or more of the initial purchasers in this offering or their respective affiliates) and/or purchase or sell shares of the Company’s common stock, which in the case of the 2026 Note repurchases, are expected to occur concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of the Notes.

In connection with the issuance of the 2026 Notes, the company entered into convertible note hedge transactions (the “Existing Convertible Note Hedge Transactions”) and warrant transactions (the “Existing Warrant Transactions,” and, together with the Existing Convertible Note Hedge Transactions, the “Existing Call Spread Transactions”) with certain financial institutions (the “Existing Option Counterparties”). If the company repurchases any of its 2026 Notes, then the company may enter into agreements with the Existing Option Counterparties concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of the Offering to unwind a portion of: (i) the Existing Convertible Note Hedge Transactions in a notional amount corresponding to the principal amount of 2026 Notes repurchased and (ii) the Existing Warrant Transactions with respect to a number of shares of the company’s common stock equal to the notional shares underlying the 2026 Notes repurchased. In connection with any such terminations and the related unwinding of the existing hedge position of the Existing Option Counterparties, such Existing Option Counterparties and/or their respective affiliates may sell shares of the Company’s common stock in secondary market transactions and/or unwind various derivative transactions with respect to the Company’s common stock, which may occur concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of the Notes. Repurchases of the 2026 Notes and any unwind of the Existing Call Spread Transactions described above, and the potential related market activities by noteholders of the 2026 Notes that are repurchased by the company and the Existing Option Counterparties, as applicable, could increase (or reduce the size of any decrease in) or decrease (or reduce the size of any increase in) the market price of the company’s common stock, which may affect the trading price of the Notes at that time and, to the extent effected concurrently with the pricing of the Notes, the initial conversion price of the Notes. The company cannot predict the magnitude of such market activity or the overall effect it will have on the price of the Notes or the company’s common stock.

In connection with the pricing of the Notes, the company expects to enter into privately negotiated convertible note hedge transactions with one or more of the initial purchasers or affiliates thereof and/or other financial institutions (the “Option Counterparties”). These transactions will cover, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, the number of shares of the company’s common stock that will initially underlie the Notes, and are expected generally to reduce the potential equity dilution, and/or offset any cash payments the company is required to make in excess of the principal amount due, as the case may be, upon conversion of the Notes.

The company also expects to enter into separate, privately negotiated warrant transactions with the Option Counterparties at a higher strike price relating to the same number of shares of the company’s common stock, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, pursuant to which the company will sell warrants to the Option Counterparties. The warrants could have a dilutive effect on the Company’s outstanding common stock and the company’s earnings per share to the extent that the market price per share of the company’s common stock exceeds the applicable strike price of those warrants.

If the initial purchasers exercise the Option, the company expects to enter into additional convertible note hedge transactions and additional warrant transactions with the Option Counterparties, which will initially cover the number of shares of the company’s common stock that will initially underlie the additional Notes sold to the initial purchasers.

The company has been advised that in connection with establishing their initial hedges of the convertible note hedge and warrant transactions, the Option Counterparties and/or their respective affiliates expect to enter into various derivative transactions with respect to the Company’s common stock and/or purchase shares of the company’s common stock concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of the Notes. This activity could have the effect of increasing (or reducing the size of any decrease in) the market price of the company’s common stock and/or the Notes at that time. The Option Counterparties and/or their respective affiliates may modify their hedge positions by entering into or unwinding various derivatives with respect to the company’s common stock and/or purchasing or selling the company’s common stock or other securities of the company in secondary market transactions following the pricing of the Notes and prior to the maturity of the Notes (and the Option Counterparties and/or their respective affiliates are likely to do so in connection with any conversion of the Notes or redemption or repurchase of the Notes).

The potential effect, if any, of these transactions and activities on the market price of the company’s common stock or the Notes will depend in part on market conditions and cannot be ascertained at this time, but any of these activities could adversely affect the value of the company’s common stock, which could affect the ability of noteholders to convert the Notes, the value of the Notes and the amount of cash and the number of and value of the shares of the company’s common stock, if any, noteholders would receive upon conversion of the Notes.

The company also expects to repurchase up to $50.0 million of shares of the company’s common stock concurrently with the pricing of the Offering using the net proceeds of the Offering. The company expects to repurchase such shares from purchasers of the Notes in privately negotiated transactions effected with or through one of the initial purchasers and/or its affiliate. These share repurchases could increase, or reduce the size of any decrease in, the market price of the company’s common stock, including concurrently with the pricing of the Notes, resulting in a higher effective conversion price for the Notes. The company cannot predict the overall effect that such share repurchases will have on the price of the Notes or the company’s common stock. In addition, no assurance can be given as to how much, if any, of the company’s common stock will be repurchased or the terms on which they will be repurchased.

This press release is not an offer to repurchase the 2026 Notes or any shares of the company’s common stock and the Offering of the Notes is not contingent upon the 2026 Notes repurchases or the share repurchases described above.

The offer and sale of the Notes and the shares of the company’s common stock, if any, issuable upon conversion of the Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws, and the Notes and such shares may not be offered or sold absent registration or an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state laws.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification thereof under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. Any offers of the Notes will be made only by means of a private offering memorandum. The Notes being offered have not been approved or disapproved by any regulatory authority, nor has any such authority passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of the applicable private offering memorandum.

Proposed Credit Facility

The company is launching a proposed senior secured Term Loan B due 2032 in an aggregate principal amount of $400 million (the “New Term Loan”). The company anticipates that the New Term Loan B will be documented in a new credit facility (the “Proposed Credit Facility”) that will include a $600 million revolving credit facility maturing in 2030. The company currently intends to use the proceeds from the New Term Loan, together with any revolving loans to be drawn under the Proposed Credit Facility, to prepay in full all indebtedness outstanding under its existing credit agreement dated Dec. 14, 2018 with JPMorgan, as a lender and administrative agent, and other bank lenders, to pay any fees and expenses in connection therewith and to fund any original issue discount in respect of such term loans.

The terms of the Proposed Credit Facility will be disclosed upon completion of the transactions. There can be no assurances that the company will be successful in its marketing efforts or that it will be able to enter into the Proposed Credit Facility. Closing of the Proposed Credit Facility, which is anticipated to occur before the end of the first quarter of 2025, is subject to market conditions, as well as the negotiation and execution of definitive documents and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

About LCI Industries

LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII), through its Lippert subsidiary, is a global leader in supplying engineered components to the outdoor recreation and transportation markets. We believe our innovative culture, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and dedication to enhancing the customer experience have established Lippert as a reliable partner for both OEM and aftermarket customers.

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RV consumer rally season gets underway in an impressive way in March with the Family RV Association (FRVA) – formerly known as the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) – among several key national retail event organizers rolling out spring shows for thousands of current and prospective RV consumers from coast to coast.

FRVA’s 110th International Convention & RV Expo takes place the rest of this week, March 12-15 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, Ga. – site of 13 previous FMCA conventions – in an event that had logged registrations for some 1,400 coach owners and prospective RVers at last count, according to Pamela Kay, director of communications for the venerable Cincinnati-based, not-for-profit club.

“It’s a great opportunity for RV owners to get together with people who share their passion for the lifestyle,” said Kay regarding her organization’s first international convention under its new name introduced last year to more fully reflect its membership, which currently encompasses owners of all types of RVs.

This year’s FRVA rally will include “RV Essentials” seminars tooled for those who are simply “RV curious” and not necessarily current coach owners, said Kay, whose 120,000-member Cincinatti, Ohio-based organization is planning to facilitate two national rallies a year going forward while billing itself as the world’s largest not-for-profit association for RV owners. “They can attend seminars on topics ranging from chassis maintenance to microwave cooking,” she told RVB. “There are exhibits for them to view. There’ll be RVs on display at the RV Expo as well as all kinds of components for people to see. Any imaginable RV-related product will be on display.”

Just for fun – and fun is clearly still an essential ingredient in FRVA’s rally formula — this week’s convention is embracing a pirate-related theme. “There’ll be live entertainment along the way,” added Kay. “They have some special events taking place related to a theme of ‘Return to Perry: Lafitte’s Lost Treasure.’ It’s loosely based on French pirate and privateer Jean Lafitte. They’re doing a lot of fun pirate-related things including a drop-anchor, meet-and-greet and a ‘Buccaneer Boom Fest Fireworks Show.’

Rally attendees will also have an opportunity to meet influencers Kevin and Patrice McCabe, hosts and producers of the Discovery Channel’s “RV There Yet?” travel series, now beginning its fourth season. “They will be filming a future episode of ‘RV There Yet?’ during the convention,” said Kay, “and they’re actually taking over the Georgia Grown Building and turning it into the ‘RV There Yet? Discovery Zone.’ They’ll have an interactive RV marketplace going there with product demos and seminars. Some Winnebago RVs will be featured in there. And then, there’s an area where people can watch past episodes of the RV show.”

Among the other key national rallies currently on deck is the Escapees RV Club’s Escapade, a well known annual event taking place March 16-21 in Tucson, Ariz. And while it’s the organization’s 64^th Escapade and is open to both on-site campers and walk-in attendees, it’s actually the first under the auspices of new owner Harvest Hosts which announced its acquisition of the 46-year-old Carr family’s member-organization in mid-2024.

With it came greatly expanded campground options for Escapees members.

This being Livingston, Texas-based Harvest Host’s largest annual event with a wide variety of seminars, social gatherings, nightly entertainment and vendor options, the 2025 Escapade at the Pima County Fairgrounds also caters to new RVers.

In addition, high-profile Texas-based dealership Fun Town RV’s busy DFW RV Party is set to take place March 13 to 16 at the iconic AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. In fact, Fun Town CEO Jarrod McGhee calls it the “biggest and best” show in Texas, with last year’s rendition having drawn an estimated 50,000 attendees.

“We are thrilled to bring the DFW RV Party back to AT&T Stadium,” said McGhee in a release, adding that this year’s show will feature expanded exhibit space and a greater variety of vendors. “Our goal is to create an experience that transcends a regular RV show – to make it a true party with free parking, admission and family fun for all. This event is our way of celebrating the RV community and offering them the best of what Fun Town RV offers.”

Overland Expo SoCal, in turn, is slated for March 15-16 at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa, Calif., and is billed as “the world’s premier event for overland adventure enthusiasts, drawing thousands of attendees looking to shop the latest brands in adventure travel gear, participate in the event’s education sessions and enjoy entertainment like film showcases and live music.”

 This being the expo’s first year in California, where a strong local community of off-road enthusiasts combined with access to abundant public lands and trails contributes to Southern California’s reputation as an overlanding hub, Overland Expo SoCal “will showcase more than 300 top-tier gear exhibitors, 50 expert instructors and more than 100 hours of hands-on education, live demonstrations and workshops tailored to all experience levels.”

This Overland event is expected to draw thousands of showgoers. “This may be our first event in Southern California, but we feel right at home in such an active overlanding community,” said Jessica Kirchner, vice president of consumer events for Emerald, owners of Overland Expo. “Camping is already sold out, and we’re expecting thousands of attendees in addition to more than 300 exhibitors – all of which will help make this event a success.”  

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the latest list of RV and RV-related recalls compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Per strict NHTSA protocols, manufacturers will next notify its dealer partners of the recall notice. Each notice will include details of the affected vehicles as well as the appropriate remedy.

REV Recreation Group is recalling 2,666 2022-2025 Fleetwood Bounder, Flair, Fortis, Holiday Rambler Admiral, Invicta, Vacationer, 2023-2025 Fleetwood Flex, Holiday Rambler Eclipse and 2022-2023 Fleetwood Southwind motorhomes. The engine exhaust tip may detach, allowing exhaust fumes to enter the cabin. Dealers will install a clamp to the exhaust tip, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 26. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV’s number for this recall is 250221REV.

Daimler Vans USA LLC is recalling 88 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The parking brake cable bracket welds may fail and disengage the parking brake. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, “Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems.” Dealers will inspect and repair the parking brake cable bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 25. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 877-762-8267. DVUSA’s number for this recall is VS3HALHAN.

Jayco Inc. is recalling 129 2025 Jayco Eagle fifth wheels, Eagle HT fifth wheels, and Eagle HT travel trailers. The certification label states incorrect tire load and tire size information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.” Jayco will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 4. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9901621.

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Tall Pines Campground & River Adventures in Bainbridge, N.Y., is celebrating 20 years of family-friendly outdoor fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories. Since opening in 2005, owners Eddy and Gayle Bennett have transformed Tall Pines into a beloved Upstate New York destination. Their campground offers a unique blend of nature, adventure, and relaxation and has become a cherished getaway for families, travelers, and outdoor enthusiasts, according to a press release.

Tall Pines has earned notable recognition over the years, including being named the Fourth Best Family Campground by USAToday and MSN, and one of the Top 6 Scenic Places to Camp in Upstate New York by I Love NY. These accolades reflect the hard work and passion Gayle, Eddy, and their dedicated volunteers have put into creating an exceptional experience for visitors.

“We’ve always cherished our time together as a family, and some of our best memories were made camping,” said Gayle Bennett, co-owner of Tall Pines. “After years of dreaming about what makes a truly special campground, we knew we wanted to create a place where families could come together, relax, and make their own memories in the great outdoors. When the opportunity to buy Tall Pines came along, we knew it was the perfect fit and we took the leap. It wasn’t just a business decision — it was the realization of a dream. From the moment we set foot here, we knew we had found our home, and the rest, as they say, is history!”

Now, 20 years later, Tall Pines has become so much more than just a campground — it’s a place where families make lifelong memories, forge friendships and immerse themselves in nature. Whether you’re a weekend visitor, a seasonal camper, or just passing through, Tall Pines offers the perfect setting for relaxation, adventure, and community.

The campground offers a variety of accommodation options, including full hookup waterfront campsites with 30- and 50-amp electric service and septic connections — ideal for those who want to enjoy the beautiful Unadilla River with the comforts of home. In addition, there are water and electric waterfront sites, poolside sites located near all the campground activities, and pull-thru sites for easy access. The seasonal sites offer the perfect opportunity for guests who want to return year after year, creating lasting friendships and becoming part of the Tall Pines family.

There’s never a dull moment at Tall Pines! Throughout the season, guests can participate in a variety of themed weekends, packed with exciting activities and events. Whether it’s Pirate Weekend, Secret Agent Spy Training Week, Moana’s Beach Blast or the Halloween Spooktacular, these fun-filled events bring everyone together.

For those looking to relax and unwind, Tall Pines offers the perfect balance of recreation and relaxation. Spend the day by the sparkling inground pool, or watch the kids enjoy the pirate ship playground where their imaginations can run wild. The whole family can join in friendly competition with a round of mini golf, explore one of the two arcades for classic games, or enjoy an exciting game of basketball or tetherball. Guests can also enjoy full-day canoe, kayak, and tube rentals through NY River Adventures, offering the chance to spend a day floating on the scenic Unadilla River.

Tall Pines also offers added convenience with services like ChippysAPP, which provides store deliveries directly to your campsite, and Chippy’s Hippie Pizza Delivery — where you can enjoy a pizza and wings delivered right to your site in Gayle’s 1969 pink VW Bug! Plus, the Sweet Treats Ice Cream Cart and the Crafty Cart bring the fun straight to your doorstep each Saturday, making your stay even more enjoyable.

The Bennetts’ passion for camping and family is what makes Tall Pines so special. Gayle and Eddy’s journey began many years ago with their own family camping trips, starting with a tent and upgrading to a 5th wheel as their kids grew. After years of dreaming about owning a campground, their vision became a reality. They found Tall Pines and knew instantly that it was the perfect place to turn their dream into a thriving, family-friendly haven.

“We found a place that felt like home from the very first moment,” said Gayle Bennett, co-owner. “After 20 years, we couldn’t be prouder to share this beautiful location with others, and we love welcoming families who are looking to create their own special memories here.”

To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Tall Pines is hosting a series of exciting events throughout the 2025 season, offering giveaways, camping discounts, and fun activities for all.

For more information on anniversary events or special promotions, camping reservations, river rentals or to learn more about Tall Pines, visit https://TallPinesCampgroundNY.com or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/tallpines.ny.camping/, call 607-563-8271, or email [email protected].

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Aussie hot water engineer and RV enthusiast Jay King travelled the world for more than a decade listening to the hot water needs of RV enthusiasts and dealers alike at caravan and camping shows in the United States, Asia, Europe and his native Australia, according to a release.

“Even back then – way before the Covid RV local travel boom and today’s expanded environmental and safety awareness – people were starting to demand electric hot water for hygiene and comfort no matter where they were,” stated King, citing as examples things like showers, children washing, dish washing, food handling, and pet washing.

“Just about everywhere I went – including to OEM dealer and DIY consumer shows – they would come up to me to ask if I could do a 12V version of our compact 240V Aqueous water heaters we had on the stand. Or, better still, a 120V version for the 27 countries in the world using 120V, including the USA,” said King, who is Managing Director of global RV product exporter Aus J Hot Water Solutions.

Eventually his doggedness won through, with the global launch this year of the Duoetto Gen 3 expressly engineered for the North American 12V DC/120V AC RV, caravan, camping, and marine, yacht, and powered boat markets.

But the path to getting Gen 3 proven as feasible – and approved to UL 174, with Intertek ETL product testing and certification – was daunting for one man committed to a concept that others rubbished.

“Just about everyone told me it flat out couldn’t be done – some were prepared to bet me that the amperage draw would be too high anyway and would drain the RV or boat battery, which might have a capacity of, say, 140 amp hours. I set out to prove them wrong,” he concluded.

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TROY, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Champion Homes, Inc. (NYSE: SKY) (“Champion Homes”) today announced that Skyline Homes, a member of the Family of Champion Homes Brands, has been awarded America’s Most Trusted^® Manufactured Home Builder 5 Years in a Row 2021-2025.

The brand has been identified as the most trusted among consumers shopping for a manufactured home in the Lifestory Research 2021-2025 America’s Most Trusted^® Manufactured Home Builder Brand study. Skyline Homes received the highest Net Trust Quotient Score by consumers in the manufactured home market for five consecutive years.

“Champion Homes is a company with a talented team, a strong reputation and a great portfolio of brands and products,” said Champion Homes President and CEO Tim Larson. “We’re proud of the national recognition our Skyline brand has received by being named America’s Most Trusted^® Manufactured Home Builder 5 Years in a Row 2021-2025. This reflects our unwavering commitment to provide customers with high-quality homes and experiences.”

The announcement comes as the Lifestory Research 2025 America’s Most Trusted^® Manufactured Home Builder Brand study results were published. Skyline Homes’s Net Trust Quotient Score in the 2025 study was 98.4, the highest trust rating among the most recognized manufactured home brands in the industry. The 2025 study was based on 24,490 opinions of people surveyed in the United States over the last 12 months.

Since Skyline Homes was founded in 1951, hundreds of thousands of people have lived in a Skyline-built home. The storied brand is known for producing superior quality homes, for providing outstanding customer service to homeowners and for focusing on premium construction and high-grade materials. Skyline manufactures homes at eight facilities across the United States.

The Lifestory Research America’s Most Trusted^® research study, which began more than 10 years ago, surveys manufactured housing shoppers throughout the year in the United States. Consumers rate their trust in the manufactured home builder brand, the quality of the brand, their likelihood of recommending it to others and other factors.

The results offer valuable insights for consumers interested in buying a home and wanting to know which builders are the most respected in the industry.

About the Net Trust Quotient Score

The Net Trust Quotient Score is a metric that assesses brands based on their trustworthiness through a series of targeted questions for consumers. The responses are then categorized into three consumer groups: advocates (consumers who express strong trust in the brand), neutrals (those who trust the brand but do not consider it superior to others) and antagonists (consumers with little to no trust in the brand). These evaluations are quantified using statistical methods to standardize the responses and demonstrate how each brand ranks relative to all brands surveyed.

About Lifestory Research

Lifestory Research is a trusted national independent market research firm passionate about customers, employees, brands and the science of influence.

About Champion Homes, Inc.

Champion Homes, Inc. (NYSE: SKY) is a leading producer of factory-built housing in North America and employs more than 9,000 people. With more than 70 years of homebuilding experience and 48 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and western Canada, Champion Homes is well positioned with an innovative portfolio of manufactured and modular homes, ADUs, park-models and modular buildings for the single-family, multi-family, and hospitality sectors.

In addition to its core home building business, Champion Homes provides construction services to install and set-up factory-built homes, operates a factory-direct retail business with 72 retail locations across the United States, and operates Star Fleet Trucking, providing transportation services to the manufactured housing and other industries from several dispatch locations across the United States.

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The outdoor hospitality sector is soaring in 2025 as U.S. travelers are blending nature and luxury more than ever before. Gene Eidelman, cofounder of Azure Printed Homes, an award-winning pioneer in sustainable 3D-printed small dwellings, will share the latest news about this rising phenomenon at the annual CSS West Campground Solutions Summit at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino April 1-3 in Reno, Nev., according to a release. 

In his presentation, at 6:30 p.m., April 2, Eidelman will present research and case studies on the most successful glamping resorts that blend natural elements with modern aesthetics to create spaces that are both luxurious and harmonious with their surroundings. Within this sector, Azure is responding to the growing demand for luxury accommodations that are sustainable, environmentally friendly and increasingly fire-resistant as well. 

As Eidelman and his co-founder Ross Maguire noted in their most recent column for Fast Company,  “Glamping is expected to reach $4.8 billion by 2025. Despite a volatile job market and challenging economy, the interest continues to rise and shows no signs of abating as it appeals to comfort campers, luxury travelers, families, business groups, and couples on romantic getaways.” 

As the fastest-growing phenomenon in outdoor hospitality, glamping’s moment has arrived. 

Azure invites CSS West attendees to tour one of its popular units in person at the April 1-3 event. The use of 3D printing and sustainable materials is ideal for addressing the desire for luxury accommodations while also providing long-term sustainability and savings on cost. Azure’s lightweight and earth-friendly units are easy to assemble, well insulated and fire resistant, and aesthetically beautiful. 

Azure’s units are also equipped with energy-efficient HVAC systems, low-flow plumbing, and optional solar panels, enabling resorts to offer a fully sustainable stay. These features allow eco-resorts to serve discerning guests who value luxury and comfort without requiring them to compromise on their environmental footprint.

About CSS West 2025 

The Campground Solutions Summit is an annual conference presented by the California Outdoor Hospitality Association, based in Auburn, Calif. Since 1975 COHA has served as a leading resource and voice of advocacy for outdoor hospitality destinations, facilities and operator/owners for camping, glamping and RV travel of every kind. For more information about CSS West 2025, readers can visit www.CampgroundSolutionsSummit.com. 

About Azure Printed Homes 

Azure Printed Homes is a leader in 3D-printing studios, glamping units and homes from recycled polymers and fiberglass, dedicated to creating a more affordable and sustainable world. With three state-of-the-art 3D printing robots in its California factory and a new Colorado factory opening in 2025, Azure Printed Homes leads the global industry in high-speed production, pioneering a new era of construction excellence. Customers can design their backyard studios, ADUs, and tiny homes through the company’s online configurator, and Azure Printed Homes will print prefabricate and deliver them anywhere in the US within one to four weeks, offering future-focused living spaces that enrich lives and invest in the planet’s future. For more information visit www.azureprintedhomes.com. 

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LONGMONT, Colo. and SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Rossmönster, the leader in purpose-built adventure vehicles, is teaming up with Happy Daze RV, a premier provider of high-quality recreational vehicles, to bring its renowned adventure trucks and vans to even more explorers, according to a release. Through this strategic partnership, Happy Daze RV will serve as an official distributor of Rossmönster’s expertly crafted trucks and vans, making it easier than ever for adventure seekers to hit the road in style and comfort.

Rossmönster’s adventure trucks and vans, built on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford and Ram platforms, combine cutting-edge features with rugged reliability, the release continued. By optimizing each vehicle’s capabilities and integrating innovative design, Rossmönster creates highly capable vehicles that elevate outdoor experiences, pushing the boundaries of adventure vehicle design.

Headquartered in Sacramento, Calif., Happy Daze RV has over 50 years of experience in the RV industry, while being best known for its integrity-driven approach and commitment to customer satisfaction. Happy Daze RV has established itself as a trusted name in vehicle sales and service across the West Coast.

This partnership brings together Rossmönster’s industry-leading craftsmanship in adventure trucks and vans with Happy Daze RV’s expansive network and commitment to customer excellence. Through this collaboration, customers will now have direct access to Rossmönster’s premium adventure trucks and vans at Happy Daze RV’s state-of-the-art facilities in Sacramento, Gilroy, Ripon and Bakersfield, ensuring a seamless purchasing experience backed by expert support. 

“At Rossmönster, we are passionate about crafting vehicles that inspire adventure and exploration, and we believe that supporting our customers every step of the way is fundamental,” said Luke Farny, CEO of Rossmönster. “Partnering with Happy Daze RV perfectly aligns with our vision as we expand our reach throughout Central California and beyond.”

“We’re thrilled to partner with Rossmönster and bring their unique vision to what’s possible with adventure trucks and vans to our customers,” said RJ Lemke, general manager of Happy Daze RV. “Rossmönster is known for its exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs, making them a perfect fit for our lineup. This partnership allows us to expand our offering to adventure enthusiasts who want a high-quality, turnkey solution for exploring the great outdoors.”

Rossmönster’s adventure trucks and vans will be available for viewing and purchase at Happy Daze RV locations starting March 4, 2025. For more information on this partnership or to explore available models, visit Rossmonster.com and HappyDazeRV.com.

About Rossmönster
Rossmönster redefines the adventure lifestyle, crafting premium trucks that fuel your passion for exploration and discovery. With groundbreaking designs and unmatched craftsmanship, Rossmönster creates vehicles that are more than just a mode of travel — they’re a gateway to the extraordinary. Dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and delivering exceptional customer experiences, Rossmönster is shaping the future of adventure vehicles for those who dare to roam further and live boldly.

About Happy Daze RV

As a premier destination among RV dealerships in California, Happy Daze RV strives to provide the highest quality RVs, exceptional service, and a seamless buying experience. Featuring top brands like Grand Design, Winnebago, Forest River and featuring all classes of recreational vehicles, Happy Daze RV offers an unbeatable selection and support for every adventure. For more information or to explore RV options, visit Happy Daze RV in Sacramento or call (916) 921-2222 today.

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