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EXCLUSIVE: Meyer Distributing Acquires Northern Wholesale Supply

January 12, 2026

RV distributor consolidation continued this week. Meyer Distributing has acquired certain assets of Northern Wholesale Supply. Meyer Distributing has a warehouse in Newport, Minnesota, but Meyer Vice President of Sales Cody Ziegler said the company will consolidate its warehouse with Northern Wholesale Supply’s Lino Lakes, Minnesota, operations. Northern Wholesale Supply opened a 110,000-square-foot facility in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, in 2022.

A graphic showing Bish's RV has acquired Adventure Camper Sales in Murray, Kentucky.

EXCLUSIVE: Bish’s RV Continues Expansion Tour

January 12, 2026

Expansion continues at Bish’s RV after the dealer chain added several new locations in 2025.

EXCLUSIVE: Coachmen Shelves RVEX Concept for 2026

January 7, 2026

Coachmen RV will continue to explore new chassis options for the all-electric RVEX, but General Manager Zach Eppers said there are no 2026 production plans. Eppers said the company decided not to display the RV at this month’s Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa. He added there are no plans to include RVEX at any 2026 RV show.

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EXCLUSIVE: 700Credit Suffers Data Breach

December 8, 2025

A cybersecurity breach at 700Credit late last month affected the majority of the company’s over 21,000 customers, including many RV dealers.

A picture of the 2025 NTP-Stag Expo entrance sign.

LKQ Corp. Considers Sale of NTP-Stag

December 4, 2025

LKQ Corp. is exploring a potential sale of its Specialty segment. The Specialty segment is comprised of NTP-Stag, SeaWide Distribution, Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. and the Earl Owen Company, an LKQ source confirmed. LKQ President and CEO Justin Jude said the Specialty segment is a strong business supported by an exceptional team.

A picture of Jeff Hirsch and Ben Hirsch standing outside a dealership

Hirsch Family Discusses Lazydays Acquisition

December 2, 2025

Campers Inn RV completed its acquisition of Lazydays. Jeff Hirsch said the Lazydays acquisition is a meaningful milestone in his career.

A screenshot from a tour of the Jayco Towables factory in Middlebury, Indiana.

RVIA Forecast Projects Slight Shipment Increase in 2026

December 2, 2025

RVIA’s latest quarterly forecast projects wholesale RV shipments to increase nearly 3% in 2026 from 2025 levels.

A picture of (L to R) Mike Keller and Lori Morrow at the start of the 2023 distributor show.

EXCLUSIVE: Keller Marine & RV Expands Distribution with Louisiana Warehouse

November 4, 2025

Keller Marine & RV will expand across the Gulf Coast with the opening of a new warehouse in Louisiana in early 2026. President Mike Keller said the 20,000-square-foot facility will open for business in the first half of January. The warehouse will serve western Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and eastern Texas.

Rev Group Merger Focused on Specialty Vehicles

October 30, 2025

Rev Group and Terex Corp. entered into a definitive merger agreement to merge in a stock-and-cash transaction. Terex Corp. is a global industrial equipment manufacturer. Terex CEO Simon Meester told investors on a conference call that the RV business was not a top priority as the companies are combined. A Rev Group spokesperson said leaders were unavailable to comment Thursday on the RV business’ future beyond the investor conference call.

A photo of Winnebago Industries CEO Mike Happe.

Winnebago Profits Nearly Double in Fiscal 2025

October 22, 2025

Winnebago Industries reported a strong finish to fiscal year 2025, which improved the company’s bottom line. Fiscal 2025 sales fell 5.9% from fiscal 2024, the company reported. Profits rose. Fiscal 2025 profits totaled $25.7 million, a 97.7% increase from fiscal 2024.

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RVIA: Lauan Subject to Tariffs

October 13, 2025

RVIA said last week lauan plywood will be subject to reciprocal tariffs beginning at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Tuesday. At that time, lauan plywood imports from Indonesia will face a 19% International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff on top of the existing 8% MFN duty for a total tariff rate of 27%.

RVDA Honors Manufacturers with Quality Circle Awards

October 13, 2025

RVDA is honoring 23 RV manufacturers/brands with Quality Circle Awards for achieving the highest scores in the association’s 31st annual Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey.