New RV OEM Launches
September 1, 2021
After a two-year hiatus from the RV industry, Rich Schnippel is back and preparing to launch a new OEM.
Big Stories
Thor Industries Acquires Major RV Supplier
September 1, 2021
Thor Industries bought Airxcel for $750 million, with the transaction closing effective Sept. 1. The manufacturer said the move will strengthen its supply chain
EXCLUSIVE: New Newmar President Charts Path Forward
August 25, 2021
Brian Hazelton will take over as Newmar Corp. president at the end of the week after Matt Miller announced his retirement.
Newmar President Retiring
August 24, 2021
Winnebago Industries disclosed Matt Miller’s retirement plans, effective Sept. 3. He has been with the manufacturer since 1991.
Forest River Division Picks New Air Conditioner Supplier
August 19, 2021
Forest River’s Type C motorhomes will feature rooftop air conditioners from a new supplier in the 2022 model year.
EXCLUSIVE: Record Hall of Fame Crowd Honors Inductees
August 18, 2021
The biggest induction dinner in the RV/MH Hall of Fame’s history gathered about 450 attendees and 16 inductees Monday night.
Ex-Jayco Executives Launch RV Startup
August 17, 2021
A group of former Jayco executives is launching an RV manufacturing company in Elkhart Country called Ember Recreational Vehicles Inc.
Keystone RV Rolls Out Package
August 13, 2021
Keystone RV’s Montana brand will debut an exclusive power package in the 2022 model year. The release is part of Keystone RV’s SolarFlex rollout across nearly all its 2022 travel trailer and fifth wheel models.
EXCLUSIVE: Dealer Sentiment Slumps Further
August 11, 2021
Dealers retain positive outlooks on the RV industry. Yet current and future outlooks continued recent slumps.
RVIA Releases Board Nominees
August 6, 2021
RVIA named nine candidates running for open board of director seats, including five manufacturers and four suppliers.
EXCLUSIVE: What Border Opening Could Mean
August 6, 2021
Monday, the Canadian border is scheduled to open for non-essential travel to Americans who are fully vaccinated.
EXCLUSIVE: Go RVing Tackles Tik Tok Crowd
August 5, 2021
Go RVing recently launched its Tik Tok channel. Within two weeks, the site picked up more than 6,000 followers.
