Hershey Show Draws Second Largest Crowd
September 20, 2021
PRVCA said last week’s America’s Largest RV Show registered its second-largest attendance in its more than 50-year history.
Big Stories
Dometic Buys Iconic Cooler Maker
September 17, 2021
Dometic acquired Igloo Products Corp., the Texas-based cooler maker, for $677 million. It is Dometic’s eighth acquisition in 2021.
Camping World Details Carvana-Like Plans
September 16, 2021
Camping World will launch a nationwide online sales platform in 2022, primarily focused on used RV sales.
EXCLUSIVE: Elkhart Extravaganza Canceled
September 8, 2021
Led by Forest River and Thor Industries, manufacturers announced they would cancel Elkhart Extravagana events. The news led to the RV Supplier Show postponement.
EXCLUSIVE: East to West Unveils New Model
September 8, 2021
East to West will roll out its second fifth wheel model, a luxury brand titled Ahara. The fifth wheel will debut at Elkhart Extravaganza.
Jayco Boosts Solar Power Options
September 8, 2021
Jayco launched its new Overlander EXT Modular Power Management package. The factory-installed package will be an option on 2022 North Point and Pinnacle fifth wheels and the Seismic and Seismic Alpha toy haulers.
Thor Motor Coach Debuts Van at Hershey Show
September 7, 2021
Thor Motor Coach will unveil a new mid-model year version of the Tranquility B Van for the upcoming Hershey RV show.
Hurricane Ida’s Supply Chain Impact Evident
September 3, 2021
More than 40% of the country’s polyvinyl chloride (PVC) capacity is offline after Hurricane Ida swept through Louisiana, S&P Global’s Kristen Hays reported.
Forecast Calls for Wholesale RV Shipment Milestone in 2022
September 2, 2021
Wholesale RV shipments are expected to reach all-time highs in 2021. A new forecast predicts even more shipments in 2022.
EXCLUSIVE: Winnebago Extends Accessible Access with Type B
September 2, 2021
This fall Winnebago’s accessibility enhanced Type B Roam will roll off manufacturing lines. The Roam will be available through three Winnebago dealers at launch.
New RV OEM Launches
September 1, 2021
After a two-year hiatus from the RV industry, Rich Schnippel is back and preparing to launch a new OEM.
Thor Industries Acquires Major RV Supplier
September 1, 2021
Thor Industries bought Airxcel for $750 million, with the transaction closing effective Sept. 1. The manufacturer said the move will strengthen its supply chain
