EXCLUSIVE: Black Book Analyst Talks Wholesale Volume Increase
March 18, 2021
RV wholesale values were mixed in February, Black Book reported, but overall auction volumes within all segments were up.
Industry Trends
RVIA Issues Last Call for Survey Responses
March 17, 2021
RVIA suppliers and aftermarket members have fewer than three days to participate in the association’s supply chain survey.
RV Rental Association Opens Survey
March 17, 2021
The RV Rental Association (RVRA) is inviting rental businesses to participate in a survey that will gauge the current state of the RV rental market.
Kampgrounds of America Reports 2020 Resilience
March 17, 2021
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) owners set performance records during 2020’s summer and fall months, the company reported, overcoming last spring’s COVID-19 closures.
EXCLUSIVE: How Chip Shortage Affects RV Industry
March 16, 2021
Supply chain issues are not unfamiliar– especially when it comes to semiconductor chips, a memory technology used in almost every “smart” device. Recent chip demand has skyrocketed, prompting reactions from multiple industries and an executive order from President Joe Biden.
Thor CEO Bob Martin Expects ‘Hot RV Market’ to Continue After Pandemic
March 12, 2021
Thor Industries CEO Bob Martin talked a “red hot RV market” with CNBC on March 9, where he cited an expectation of strong RV demand even after the coronavirus pandemic has passed, buoyed in part by a growing appeal to younger travelers.
RVIA Advocacy Day, RVs Move America Week Cancelled
March 11, 2021
RVIA is cancelling its Advocacy Day and RVs Move America Week because of Covid restrictions and barred access to House and Senate buildings after the Jan. 6 events at the U.S. Capitol.
EXCLUSIVE: Industry Remembers Covid Anniversary
March 11, 2021
After 2020, many agree this March feels a bit different. Although springtime often seems like a fresh start, outdoor recreation industry members are revisiting what they felt one year ago, when the Covid pandemic began to take hold.
RV/MH Hall of Fame Reschedules Induction Dinner
March 11, 2021
To accommodate the 2020 and 2021 induction classes, the RV/MH Hall of Fame moved its induction dinner date again to Aug. 16.
EXCLUSIVE: Human Resources Expert Tackles Employee Demand Spike
March 10, 2021
Not all companies saw a workforce reduction amid the Covid pandemic. RVDA-endorsed software provider KPA reported an increased worker demand that presents new challenges within the RV space.
Survey Finds Road Trips Top Flying for Summer Vacations
March 9, 2021
RVshare’s new Travel Sentiment survey found two-thirds of consumers likely to consider traveling by RV this summer when taking vacations.
Study Finds RV Owners Younger as Numbers Grow
March 9, 2021
A new study conducted by Ipsos and Go RVing found record RV ownership in the U.S., with younger RV owner totals continuing to grow.
