Camping World to Acquire First Maine-based Dealership
February 22, 2021
Camping World Holdings signed an agreement to acquire Lee’s Family Trailer in Windham, Maine, with an anticipated close in April.
Government Issues Latest Recalls
February 22, 2021
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the following recalls:
EXCLUSIVE: RV Trader Sees Engagement Spike
February 22, 2021
New data from RV Trader shows consumers are engaging with dealers at levels RV Trader Executive VP of Sales and Operations Paige Bouma said she never has seen before.
EXCLUSIVE: RV Technical Institute In-Person Classes Delayed
February 19, 2021
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) hoped to bring back in-person training classes in March, but Executive Director Curt Hemmeler said those plans have been postponed until June 1.
EXCLUSIVE: Texas Director Updates Storm Aftermath
February 19, 2021
An unusual winter storm and record-low temperatures left millions of Texans without power, an experience Texas RV Association (TRVA) Executive Director Phil Elam said Thursday he might “equate to a 100-year flood.”
King Hires Aftermarket Regional Sales Manager
February 19, 2021
RV and outdoor technology supplier King hired Tom DeWaard as the company’s new aftermarket regional sales manager.
Covid Liability Protections Coming to Indiana Businesses
February 19, 2021
Governor Eric Holcomb (R-I.N.) signed a new bill into law late Feb. 18, which will provide civil immunity to Hoosier manufacturers and businesses who have struggled with the Covid pandemic aftermath.
Texas Dealer Rated Top Motorhome Seller
February 19, 2021
RV Retailer said Motor Home Specialist (MHS) was ranked the No. 1 new motorhome seller by a single U.S. dealership in 2020, according to Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI).
Batteries Plus to Offer U.S. Customers RELiON Lithium Products
February 19, 2021
Omni-channel retailer Batteries Plus signed an agreement with global lithium battery company RELiON Battery just in time for National Battery Day on Feb. 18, the company stated.
Mike Molino RV Learning Center Receives $90,000 in Donations
February 19, 2021
More than $90,000 was donated to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center since October, RVDA announced. The donations include contributions from 25 donors, led by Protective.
Outdoorsy Appoints New Executive
February 19, 2021
Online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace Outdoorsy hired Michael Dougherty as the company’s new chief financial officer (CFO) and chief operating officer (COO), effective Feb. 17.
Brown & Brown Promotes Chief Information Officer
February 18, 2021
Daytona Beach, Florida-based Brown & Brown has appointed Gray Nester as the company’s new chief information officer (CIO).
