Veteran RV Industry Business Editor Joins RV News
January 2, 2020
DRN Media Inc., parent company of RV News Magazine has hired well-known industry journalist and editor Bruce Hampson as executive editor.
Big Stories
Lippert Finalizes CURT Group Acquisition
December 19, 2019
LCI Industries, a supplier of components for OEMs in the recreation and transportation markets completed the acquisition of CURT Group for an estimated $340 million.
China and US Announce Limited Trade Agreement
December 13, 2019
This morning, China announced it has agreed to initial steps of a trade deal with the United States in an effort to de-escalate the looming trade war that has dragged on for 19 months. China’s Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen, spoke to…
Deal Struck On US-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement
December 12, 2019
Yesterday, a deal was struck between House Democrats and the White House on the United States-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA). The trade deal must now be ratified by the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Judge in Fraud Suit Sides with RV CEO
December 11, 2019
Superior Court 4 Judge Christopher Kehler intends to dismiss a fraud case filed against Travel Lite RV CEO Dustin Johns. The plaintiff will have one more chance to file a revision before the case is thrown out.
Thor Industries Sales Rise 22.9 Percent in First Quarter
December 9, 2019
Thor Industries has announced results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020, which ended Oct. 31, 2019. Net sales for the first quarter increased 22.9 percent to $2.16 billion, including $493.0 million in net sales from…
AutoCamp Announces New Capital Investment by Airstream
December 5, 2019
AutoCamp and Airstream Inc. today announced an investment into AutoCamp to fuel the growth of its Airstream-focused experiential lodging business. The agreement designates AutoCamp the exclusive lodging partner of…
Video of the Lippert Solara Smart Arm Awning with Review by Jules Wilson
December 4, 2019
“RV with Me” Television host Jules Wilson learns about the Solera Smart Arm Awning by Lippert Components (LCI). The smart awning has a number of optional features including…
Congress Focuses on Outdoor Recreation Economy, Public Lands
December 4, 2019
This week, Congress focused heavily on the outdoor industry by holding hearings on recreation in both chambers. The House Committee on Small Business held a hearing..
RV News Exclusive: New Trade Show Opens in Tampa This Week
December 3, 2019
Keller Marine and RV is having an inaugural Southeastern aftermarket show starting on Wednesday in Tampa, Florida at the Tampa Downtown Convention Center.
Airstream CEO Mulls Non-aluminum, Rivetless Units
December 2, 2019
Polished aluminum, rivets and a distinctive silhouette have been Airstream’s three defining elements for the better part of a century, but the manufacturer is open to dropping one or two of those signature features in future models.
Third Quarter GDP Estimate Revised Upward
November 27, 2019
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 2.1 percent in the third quarter of 2019, according to a revised estimate the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released today.
