From carving waves to cruising highways, the founder of Rift Carbon Campers, Chris Durham, isn’t one to become complacent. In fact, his company’s flagship product — a teardrop trailer weighing nearly half the industry’s standard weight — was the result of more than 40 years of producing sporting, automotive and aerospace goods with composite materials …
17th, October 2024, 06:12pm
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) launched its highly anticipated third annual Educational Symposium with an inspiring keynote and acclaimed speaker, Amanda Gore. With a message centered on finding “Joy” in everyday life, Gore captivated the audience and set a positive tone for the event, RVWA said. In a world where juggling a career, family and …
17th, October 2024, 06:12pm
Pleasure-Way Industries, Canadian manufacturer of Class B motorhomes, announced a milestone in its company history — in early July, Pleasure-Way scheduled the build of its 20,000 motorhome. “I still remember the day that I built the first one,” said Merv Rumpel, founder of Pleasure-Way. Rumpel was 54 years old when he completed the very first …
17th, October 2024, 06:12pm
The Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI)’s 2024 OHI board of directors election officially closed Monday, Oct 7, and OHI announced the eight newly elected members of its board of directors. They are: Rafael Correa – Chief Financial Officer, Blue Water Lisa Courtney – Director of Operations, Camp Jellystone Mike Gurevich – Campground Owner, Cherry Hill Park …
17th, October 2024, 06:07pm
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) announced the extension of its agreement with PartnerShip, the association’s endorsed shipping partner, to offer exclusive FedEx discounts and freight savings for RVDA members. This continued collaboration will help to streamline logistics at competitive prices for RVDA members, further supporting the growth and operational efficiency of both small and …
17th, October 2024, 06:07pm
Aqua-Hot, an Airxcel brand, debuted two new product offerings at this year’s Airxcel New Product Showcase, Oct. 16-17 in Elkhart, Indiana. The Wave40 is a patent-pending technology offering 34,000 Btus and 10% more airflow than the Aqua-Hot Gen1. It ensures on-demand hot water and is suitable for high altitudes up to 15,000 feet. The system …
17th, October 2024, 06:06pm
Toy Storage Nation (TSN) announced a TSN Executive Workshop to be held Dec. 6 in Phoenix. The one-day immersive workshop is designed to give developers, operators, owners and investors in the RV and boat storage industry the knowledge and tools they need to advance their expertise and profit in this unique asset within the self-storage …
17th, October 2024, 06:06pm
The following is a report from the Outdoor Industry Association. The outdoor market continues to face challenges, underperforming compared to the broader U.S. economy despite slight growth in sales. Over the past year (August 2023 to July 2024), the outdoor market saw a modest 1% increase in total dollars sold, reaching $28.3 billion. However, units …
17th, October 2024, 06:03pm
Registration is open for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s 2024 Annual Meeting. This virtual event is taking place on Thursday, December 12 from 2-3pm Eastern. All Association members are welcome to attend. The RV Industry Association Annual Meeting is the primary membership-wide meeting for the group that represents over 500 manufacturers and component and aftermarket suppliers who …
16th, October 2024, 07:47pm
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) released its Accessibility report as a part of the annual Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report series. This report highlights the importance of accessible travel and camping options for all and showcases that creating accessible camping opportunities strengthens business and creates sustainability within the industry. Incidence of Disabilities Among Campers Families camping …
16th, October 2024, 07:46pm