RVDA Editor Mary Anne Shreve to Retire
August 28, 2020
After a 10-year career at RVDA, the association’s editor Mary Anne Shreve announced she will retire in early September.
Report: July U.S. Consumer Expendable Income
August 28, 2020
Personal income increased $70.5 billion (0.4 percent) in July according to estimates released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Disposable personal income (DPI) increased $39.9 billion (0.2 percent) and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $267.6 billion (1.9 percent).
Patrick Industries Completes Acquisition of Synergy RV Transport
August 28, 2020
Patrick Industries Inc. has completed the acquisition of Goshen, Indiana-based Synergy RV Transport, a transportation and logistics service provider primarily for OEMs and dealers in the RV market.
RVDA: Ray Andro, Hemlock Hill RV, Passes Away
August 28, 2020
RVDA regrets to inform the membership that Raymond L. Andro, a founder of Hemlock Hill RV in Southington, Connecticut, passed on August 26.
Forest River expanding RV production in two counties
August 27, 2020
Forest River is expanding its operations in DeKalb and LaGrange counties at a time when the recreational vehicle industry is experiencing high demand from consumers for products.
Second Quarter GDP Revised
August 27, 2020
Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 31.7 percent in the second quarter of 2020, according to the “second” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Holiday Rambler Debuts Armada
August 27, 2020
REV Recreation Group, a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., launched the Holiday Rambler Armada for 2021.
Aqua-Hot Appoints Nick Westaby Director of Operations
August 27, 2020
Aqua-Hot Heating Systems, an Airxcel brand, appointed Nick Westaby to the position of director of operations.
RV Industry Veteran Launches AC Soft Start Kit For Campers
August 27, 2020
NetworkRV launched the SoftStartRV, an accessory for RV air conditioners that controls and regulates the voltage, enabling RVers to start their air conditioner in low power situations.
Generali Global Assistance: Americans are Embracing the Return of the Road Trip
August 27, 2020
Generali Global Assistance (GGA) released a white paper titled “Revival of the Great American Road Trip,” which looks at how the pandemic is creating a revival that may bring road trips back to the level of popularity they experienced from the 1930s until the 1980s.
Brooklyn Bedding Launches Two Sleep Solutions for RVing, Camping
August 27, 2020
Brooklyn Bedding launched its Brooklyn Arctic Dreams Mattress line and upgraded its Brooklyn Wanderlust Mattress line.
Elkhart County’s RV industry continues booming
August 26, 2020
A growing interest in camping and travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus continue to push production at recreational vehicle factories in the region.
