RVIA Elects New Chairman
November 19, 2020
RVIA’s Board of Directors elected Airxcel President and CEO Jeff Rutherford as 2021 chairman of the board during the Nov. 10 organizational meeting.
Big Stories
RV NEWS EXCLUSIVE: ReinventRV Brings New Trading Platform to Dealers
November 4, 2020
A new wholesale trading platform called ReinventRV allows dealers to buy and sell vehicles at the click of a button.
Go RVing’s Redfern Addresses Hill Briefing
October 21, 2020
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) welcomed Go RVing’s Karen Redfern and other outdoor recreation industry representatives at a virtual Capitol Hill briefing on Oct. 21 to discuss policy issues and the impact of COVID on the industry.
Airstream Officials Meet with Interior Secretary
October 15, 2020
Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt met with Airstream leadership to highlight the importance of outdoor recreation during a visit to the Airstream Factor Service Center in Jackson Center, Ohio.
The October 2020 Digital Version of RV News Magazine
October 13, 2020
The October 2020 digital version of RV News Magazine is now available to read online. The magazine has feature stories on Vehicle Administrative Services, Cheseco RV in Maryland, Sobel University and a big story on a new RV social media site, RVillage…
FRVTA Commits to Live SuperShow
September 29, 2020
The show will go on – in person – in January, as the Florida RV Trade Association announced it was moving forward on the 2021 Florida RV SuperShow.
Thor Industries Posts Huge Q4 and 2020 Fiscal Year Results
September 28, 2020
Thor Industries Inc. reported increased net sales, gross profit and higher earnings per share for Q4, 2020 in addition to its results for its full 2020 fiscal year, which ended on July 31, 2020.
RVIA Permanently Terminates California RV Show
September 17, 2020
The RVIA Board of Directors unanimously voted this week to permanently discontinue its annual California RV Show.
Dealer Registration Opens for Virtual RV Dealers Convention/Expo
September 15, 2020
The transition of the 2020 RV Dealer Convention/Expo to a virtual event from November 9-20 is underway. Dealer registration is open and includes options for both individual and multiple dealership personnel.
Good Sam Discontinuing ‘Trailer Life,’ ‘MotorHome,’ Launching New Magazine, Website
September 8, 2020
Good Sam is cutting production of two consumer magazines and is launching the new RV.com, supported by a new publication title, “RV Magazine.”
By the Numbers: ORR Survey Shows Promising Outlook for Outdoor Recreation Industry
September 4, 2020
State of the Industry: ORR Survey Shows a Promising Outlook for the Outdoor Recreation Industry Still, Nothing Will Make up for the Complete Closures This
July 2020 Shipment Report: RV Shipments top 40,000 for Second Straight Month
August 25, 2020
Posting the highest July shipment numbers in four decades, the RV Industry Association’s monthly survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 43,035 units, an increase of 53.5% from the 28,044 units shipped in July 2019.
