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After seeing hundreds of units at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pa., as well as the Elkhart RV Open House, RVBusiness announces its selections for the 2027 RVBusiness RV of the Year, a list that includes the Top 10 Finalists, Top Debuts and Must-See RVs. The release of the overall winner of RV of the Year, which will come ...

Starting with Model Year 2028 (available in 2027), new RVs will have Grounding Monitor Interrupters (GMIs), according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Regardless of where an RV is plugged in (dealership, campground, etc.), if the electrical power source has unaddressed grounding issues, a GMI-equipped RV will not accept power, and everything in that ...

Dealer members of the Route 66 RV Network will gather Oct. 12-14 at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs, Colo., for their annual event updating the state of the group as well as unveiling new support measures for the coming year. As with any annual event, there will be a certain amount of unavoidable repetition, but organizers hope to ...

After two days of spectacular weather, a steady rain Wednesday threw a wet blanket over the 2026 Elkhart RV Open House which, with some exceptions, has concluded for the year with a somewhat optimistic vibe in the face of a challenging market. For the most part, the conversations among dealers, manufacturers and industry colleagues generally settled on three topics: 1. ...

Results for the RV Industry Association’s August 2026 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 23,599 units, down 16.4% to the 28,212 units shipped in August 2025, according to a press release from the RVIA. Through two thirds of the year, shipments are down 14.2% with 207,191 RVs shipped, compared to 241,550 at the same ...

Partnerships with Octane and Aven bring new financing and consumer financial products to participating Forest River dealers ELKHART, Ind. — Forest River Inc. today announced the formation of Forest River Financial Services, a new corporate subsidiary designed to provide its dealer network with expanded tools and support while improving the customer experience from the first purchase forward. The new subsidiary ...

ELKHART, Ind. — RVBusiness announced today (Sept. 23) the selections for the annual RVBusiness Top 50 Dealer Awards, all of whom are to be honored at a Nov. 11 ceremony during the 2026 RV Dealers Convention/Expo at Paris Las Vegas. The program is designed to showcase the professionalism of U.S. and Canadian RV retailers who excel in professionalism, association activities, civic involvement, ...

Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter Net sales of $2.31 billion, Net income attributable to THOR of $40.8 million and EBITDA of $130.0 million in the quarter European segment continues to provide valuable geographic diversification with resilient results relative to a pressured North American market Used our strong liquidity position advantageously, repurchasing an additional $34.3 million of shares during the quarter Independent ...

HERSHEY, Pa. – Despite a downpour just as the gates were opening to the public this morning, hundreds of potential buyers are again exploring America's Largest RV Show, which runs through Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. The Thursday crowd is in good accompany. According to Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA) Executive Director Heather ...

HERSHEY, Pa. — America’s Largest RV Show returns to the Giant Center this week for its 57th annual edition, bringing nearly 1,500 RVs from 40 manufacturers to Hershey as the industry enters its fall show season. Presented by the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA), the event begins Tuesday, Sept. 15. Tuesday will feature Education Days for technicians and other ...

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following press release was issued by THOR Industries Inc. at 5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10. ELKHART, Ind. — THOR Industries Inc. (NYSE: THO), the world's largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles, today announced further leadership changes as a part of the previously announced evolution of its North American RV operating model to amplify the identified benefits of this ...

Caravan Salon 2026 came to a close in Düsseldorf, Germany, with very positive results, according to a release. The 65th edition continued the trade fair’s success story: More than 259,000 caravanning enthusiasts came to find out about vehicles, accessories, technology, destinations and new forms of mobile travel. The results of Caravan Salon 2026 send a strong signal amid a significantly more ...

POWAY, Calif. – National Powersport Auctions, a leading provider of auction and remarketing services in the powersports industry, has released its pre-owned RV report for July 2026. Seasonal Softening ContinuesThe RV market has moved out of the peak summer selling season and into its traditional fall cooldown, and wholesale prices are following their normal seasonal pattern. The pre-owned segment continues ...

GOSHEN, Ind. – When Keystone RV employee Pat Moran suffered a massive heart attack and collapsed at work, his Plant 2 coworkers responded immediately, according to a press release. They recognized the emergency, called for help and began CPR until professional first responders arrived.  On Wednesday, Sept. 2, Moran returned to Plant 2 alongside his coworkers, first responders and healthcare ...

With an expected 270,000 visitors from more than 80 countries and 810 exhibitors from more than 40 countries, the CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF 2026 — which officially gets underway today — is the world’s largest trade fair for mobile travel and the most important meeting place for Europe's caravanning industry. The CARAVAN SALON 2026 will take place from today, Aug. 28 ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column by Bob Been of Blue Compass RV, chairman of the RV Dealers Association (RVDA), which was published in the August 2026 issue of RV Executive Today, is posted here with permission. Every year, the moment I step onto the convention floor, the same feeling hits me. The flashing lights, the polished fiberglass, the hum of conversations rising from ...

Both the RV Dealers Association of Canada and the RV Industry Association (RVIA) have stated that completed RVs appear to have avoided being subjected to additional tariffs issued Tuesday, Aug. 25, by the Canadian government. However, materials and certain components are scheduled to be subject to tariffs when they go into effect Sept. 8. Canada has pledged to roll out “dollar-for-dollar” countertariffs ...

Results for the RV Industry Association’s July 2026 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 19,948 units, an 11.9% decrease compared to the 22,633 units shipped in July 2025, according to a press release. Through seven months, shipments are down by 13.9% with 183,592 RVs shipped, compared to 213,338 at the same point last year.  ...