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RVIA: Don’t Overlook Positive Position Industry is In
RV Industry Association (RVIA) Chairman Jeff Rutherford, of Airxcel, reminded the industry that although 2022 has seen a decline in RV production and retail, the year still likely will finish as one of the five best financial years in history. And that is not...‘Hershey’ Attendance Down Slightly at Nearly 50,000
Attendance numbers for America’s Largest RV Show last week were down slightly, but overall it looked more like “mission accomplished” on Sept. 19 as crews continued emptying out the Giant Center arena and parking lot where the event was held. Pennsylvania RV and...RVB: Mountain West Dealers Say Business Is Steady
EDITOR’S NOTE: After nearly two solid years of record sales, the market seems to be moderating for the RV industry. A combination of high inflation, rising interest rates and, of course, record gas prices have softened a market that, in the prior 18 months, saw RVs...Front Lines: RV Mrkt. Moderates in South Central U.S.
EDITOR’S NOTE: After nearly two solid years of record sales, the market seems to be moderating for the RV industry. A combination of high inflation, rising interest rates and, of course, record gas prices have softened a market that, in the prior 18 months, saw RVs...Attendance Down, but Spirits High at Escapees Event
If there’s a conspiracy against all things RV this summer, at least it’s being consistent. Much like the industry as a whole, the Escapees RV Club’s recent Escapade in Lebanon, Tenn., saw a smaller-than-usual crowd this past week thanks to a combination of high gas...Escapees RV Club Set for 61st Escapade in Nashville
One of the oldest and largest RVing clubs in the U.S., the Escapees Club, will host its 61st Escapade gathering in Lebanon, Tenn., near Nashville from June 19-24. The club is expecting up to 1,500 in attendance, a bit lower than normal due to gasoline prices. Members...Report: Look for Ind. Growth from the Private Sector
The completion of the first-ever Campground Industry Market Analysis has given the RV Industry Association (RVIA) a ton of information about campgrounds across the U.S., but examining the data and figuring out what comes next may take a while. In a Wednesday (May 18)...FMCA Officials Pleased with Convention and RV Expo
TUCSON, Ariz. – The manufacturers, dealers and suppliers in the RV industry like to think they have a pretty good grasp of who their customers are, what they like and what they want. But, after two years of being swarmed with a new breed of customer drawn to the...FMCA Unveils More Events on 2nd Day of Convention
On the second full day of the organization’s 104th Convention & Expo, FMCA President Rett Porter passed on a lot of positive news to members who were maybe a little anxious to see how things were going after two years of dealing with COVID-19 restrictions...FMCA Gathers in Tucson for 104th Convention & Expo
FMCA is hosting its 104th Convention & RV Expo this week at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Ariz. Scheduled Wednesday through Saturday (March 23-26), the event features a variety and seminars geared toward member interests. FMCA was forced to cancel the...
