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In this episode of RVBusiness' Capitol Talk podcast, Fun Town RV Chairman Jarrod McGhee, and newly-minted CEO Jason Lippert, join RVB Publisher & Executive Editor Rick Kessler and Senior Editor Sherm Goldenberg to discuss Lippert's new career chapter with the Texas-based dealership chain. As McGhee says in the video: "There's a new sheriff in town," when in comes to Fun ...

ELKHART, Ind – In this episode of Capitol Talk, RVBusiness Publisher & Executive Editor Rick Kessler and Senior Editor Sherm Goldenberg interview Matt Foxcroft and Wil Knowles, partners for "Prime RV," the organization behind products like Liquified and Liquishine. This episode of Capitol Talk is brought to you by Airxcel Inc.

In this episode of Capitol Talk, RVBusiness Publisher & Executive Editor Rick Kessler and Senior Editor Sherm Goldenberg are joined by RVDA Education Director Ally Brown, RVDA President Phil Ingrassia and RVDA Convention/Expo Chairman Ryan Horsey of Parkview RV Center to discuss this year's RVDA Convention/Expo, which will be held Nov. 9 -13 at Paris Las Vegas. Click here to ...

In this episode of RVBusiness' Capitol Talk, Executive Editor & Publisher Rick Kessler and Senior Editor Sherman Goldenberg are joined by Pennsylvania RV & Camping Association Executive Director Heather Leach to discuss this year's Hershey Show. Better known to some as America's Largest RV Show, the annual expo is one of the major bellwethers for the RV industry. The trio ...

In this episode of Capitol Talk, RVBusiness Publisher & Executive Editor Rick Kessler meets with Airxcel Inc. CEO Anthony Wollschlager for a preview of the new components the company is bringing to the industry. Click here to RSVP for the Aug. 18-19 product showcase. The event will be held at the company's newly-renovated showroom at 601 E. Beardsley in Elkhart, ...

In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, sponsored by Airxcel, RVB's Rick Kessler and Sherm Goldenberg are joined by Karl Wilson, Director of RV Business for Cummins Inc. Karl provides an update on the goings on at Cummins, with a focus on the RV side of the company. Among other things, he said Cummins is introducing a new line of ...

In this episode of Capitol Talk, Remote Vans CEO Daryn Hillhouse and President Andrew Cooley join RVB Executive Editor & Publisher Rick Kessler, and Senior Editor Sherm Goldenberg, to discuss the company's future. Hillhouse and Cooley also share their thoughts on the state of the market, and what sets the adventure van segment apart from other units on the market.

ELKHART, Ind. - In the latest episode of RVBusiness' Capitol Talk podcast, Publisher & Executive Editor Rick Kessler and Senior Editor Sherman Goldenberg are joined by NeXus RV's Founder & President Claude Donati and National Sales Manager Gary Yeoman, along with Axiom RV's Founder & President AJ Jones to discuss the brands' successes despite a turbulent year. The group also ...

In this episode of Capitol Talk, Airstream President & CEO discusses the 2026 Dealer Meeting with RVBusiness' Publisher and Executive Editor, Rick Kessler. Capitol Talk is sponsored by Airxcel. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox: https://rvbusiness.com/subscribe/

In this episode, RVBusiness' Capitol Talk, Publisher Rick Kessler, and Senior Editor Sherman Goldenberg, catch up with RV Lifestyle host, Mike Wendland. Wendland and his wife are prolific writers, and one would be hard-pressed to find someone with a better pulse on the consumer side of the industry. Wendland shares his perspective on the state of the industry, including what ...

In this episode of RVBusiness' Capitol Talk, Publisher and Executive Editor Rick Kessler, and Senior Editor Sherman Goldenberg, are joined by Dr. Joanne Hsu, director of the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, to discuss the latest consumer sentiment numbers. Capitol Talk is sponsored by Airxcel.

In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, sponsored by Airxcel, Michilah Grimes, Social Impact Strategist, Corporate Partnerships, Lippert, and Heather Ek Lead Purchasing Manager, Coachmen RV, talk about the RV industry's fifth annual All-Industry Volunteer Day, which is Wednesday, May 20, at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. The two are seeking additional volunteers to help this event be a success. ...

In this episode of RVBusiness' Capitol Talk, Publisher & Executive Editor Rick Kessler, and Senior Editor Sherman Goldenberg, speak with Fantasy RV Tours' Founder & CEO Nel Filliger, and President & COO Stacey Rabung, to learn more about the adventures Fantasy RV Tours takes their devoted fans on. Plus, a look at how the group's charitable work is inspiring a ...

In this episode of RVBusiness' Capitol Talk, Publisher & Executive Editor Rick Kessler and Senior Editor Sherman Goldenberg chat with Harvest Hosts & Escapees COO Wes Clark, and Senior Director of Community and Events, Chris Smith. The four discuss the merger between Escapees and Harvest Hosts, and how it elevates both brands. Plus, how the group is celebrating a special, ...

In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Coley and Ryan Brady, co-founders of Alliance RV, join RVB's Rick Kessler and Sherm Goldenberg to discuss their company's recent acquisition of Class B manufacturer Midwest Automotive Designs and the OEM's continued expansion on its Elkhart, Ind.-based campus. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk series is sponsored by Airxcel.

Care Camps Foundation and the RV Dealers Association announced the return of the Compete for Kids fundraiser drive. This year's event will build on the success of last year's, by working to support the work done by Care Camps in supporting kids and families battling cancer, giving them a badly-needed bit of normalcy during a difficult time in their lives. ...

In this episode of RVBusiness' Capitol Talk, RV Supershows President Rob Lynch joins Publisher & Executive Editor, Rick Kessler, and Senior Editor, Sherm Goldenberg, to discuss why he is bullish for the year ahead. Capitol Talk is sponsored by Airxcel Inc.

On this episode of RVB Capitol Talk, Jennet Lewis of the RV Women's Alliance shares details on the group's year ahead, including the Chassis to Classy build, the annual golf scramble and this year's education symposium. Capitol Talk is sponsored by Airxcel.

Bish's RV President Todd Nuttall joins RVBusiness' Publisher & Executive Editor Rick Kessler, and RVB Senior Editor Sherm Goldenberg, to discuss Bish's RV's rapid growth. Plus a look at his team's ways of keeping a company's culture intact during times of expansion. RVB's Capitol Talk is sponsored by Airxcel.

Jason Lippert, president and CEO of LCI Industries Inc., joins RVBusiness Publisher & Executive Editor Rick Kessler and Senior Editor Sherman Goldenberg to discuss the company's latest report. Plus, he gives his thoughts on the year ahead. The Capitol Talk video series is sponsored by Airxcel.

In this episode of RVBusiness' Capitol Talk, John DiPietro continues his conversation with Jeff & Ben Hirsch of Campers Inn. This time, they discuss company culture, and what they say sets Campers Inn apart. Click here to watch part 1. Capitol Talk is sponsored by Airxcel.

Jeff and Ben Hirsch of Campers Inn RV join guest host John DiPietro for a special edition of RVBusiness Capitol Talk. In this first of a two-part series, the Hirsches discuss Campers Inn RV's recent acquisition of Lazydays RV in Tampa, Fla. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk series is sponsored by Airxcel.

In this episode of Capitol Talk, RVBusiness Publisher & Executive Editor Rick Kessler, and Senior Editor Sherm Goldenberg are joined by P.J. Buerger, Owner & General Manager of Princess Craft RV, Travis Creech, Operations Manager of Rex & Sons RV, and Chad Shepard, Vice President of Operations for Pete's RV Center to discuss the current retail market. The Capitol Talk ...

In this episode, RVB Publisher & Executive Editor Rick Kessler and Senior Editor Sherm Goldenberg are joined by Dr. Joanne Hsu, Director of the University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index. Dr. Hsu gives an outline on consumer sentiment in the year ahead, and what it could potentially mean for the RV industry. Capitol Talk is sponsored by Airxcel Inc.

In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Dave Kelly, executive director of the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA), previews the 2026 RV SuperShow with RVB's Rick Kessler and Sherm Goldenberg. Kelly also reflects on his career as he is set to retire after the first few months of 2026. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk video series is sponsored by Airxcel Inc.