After weeks of slowly marching lower, the national average for a gallon of gas reversed course, rising two cents since last week to $3.04. Meanwhile, today’s national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging station remained at 34 cents, according to a report from the American Automobile Association (AAA). “We could …
20th, December 2024, 07:31pm
Grote Industries announced that Jim Haremza has joined the Grote team as director of operations for Star Safety Technologies in Avon, New York. Haremza came to Grote with over 20 years of manufacturing operations experience in sporting goods, dental equipment and packaging. During his career, he has worked for companies such as Crosman Corporation and …
20th, December 2024, 07:04pm
Winnebago Industries reported financial results for the company’s first quarter fiscal 2025. Revenues of $625.6 million Gross profit of $76.8 million, representing 12.3% gross margin Net loss per diluted share of $0.18 Adjusted net loss per diluted share of $0.03(1) “As expected, the RV and marine operating environment remained challenging in the first quarter, marked …
20th, December 2024, 07:00pm
Grand Design RV unveiled a few key specifications of its new Lineage Series F Super C motorhome, building on the company’s Dec. 5 announcement of its entry into the Super C market. The first model, the 31ZW, will make its public debut at the 2025 Tampa RV Super Show in Jan. 15-19, with full production …
20th, December 2024, 06:58pm
Fun Town RV, Texas’ largest towable RV dealer, announced its acquisition of Lazydays RV, located at 20103 Stokes Road in Waller, Texas. The strategic expansion underscores Fun Town RV’s dedication to delivering exceptional service and value to RV enthusiasts across the nation, the company said. Chandler McGhee, Fun Town RV’s chief operating officer, emphasized the …
20th, December 2024, 06:54pm
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) celebrates the U.S. Senate’s historic passage of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, a groundbreaking bipartisan achievement that cements the outdoor recreation industry as a cornerstone of America’s economy and a necessity to quality of life for all Americans. The legislation passed the House in April and now …
20th, December 2024, 06:50pm
Octane Lending, the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, announced that it has closed a $125.76 million securitization. The notes will be collateralized by a pool of retail installment loans issued through Octane’s in-house lender, Roadrunner Financial Inc., that are secured by new and used recreational vehicles (RVs), powerboats and pontoon hybrids. This …
20th, December 2024, 06:47pm
The following is a post from Accelerate2Compliance on heightened cyber-attacks businesses should be aware of during the holidays. The holiday season, often a time for joy and celebration, also brings an increased risk of cyber-attacks for businesses. Cybercriminals take advantage of the surge in online activity, reduced staffing and a distracted workforce to launch more …
20th, December 2024, 06:29pm
RV PRO’s newsletter will be on hiatus Dec. 24 through Jan. 2. We look forward to returning to your inboxes on Jan. 3 with a new, sleek look! Happy Holidays to everyone from RV PRO, and best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year!
20th, December 2024, 04:16pm
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) applauds the House and Senate passage of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, which includes language reauthorizing the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the first time in two decades. The landmark legislation not only modernizes EDA’s authority to strengthen local economies, but also acknowledges the significance of outdoor recreation …
19th, December 2024, 07:38pm