ATC Trailers (ATC) unveiled a new lightweight toy hauler, the Plā 350, and a configurable adventure cargo hauler, the Stō 350. According to ATC, the Plā 350 and Stō 350 are “ultra light,” save on fuel, and can be towed by most compact trucks or mid-sized SUVs. Both are constructed on six-sided, welded aluminum frames with no fasteners. Plā 350  The Plā 350  carries bikes, kayaks, dirt bikes ATVs and small side-by-sides into remote areas. The toy hauler offers a configurable living space. Interior components include a convertible sofa bed, cabinet and tables. Consumers can choose fro ..read more

The Stove Wrap company next month will release Grill Wrap, a reusable grill drip pan protector. Consumers can use Grill Wrap to protect a grill’s interior and place Grill Wrap directly on a grill grate when cooking. Like the company’s stove top protector product, Grill Wrap is made from Teflon-coated fiberglass. It is non-flammable, non-stick, washable, reusable and heat-resistant to 600 degrees Fahrenheit. According to Stove Wrap President William Hansen, Stove Wrap was approached by Recteq, a large barbecue manufacturer, to develop a reusable drip pan protector. “The world is looking for co ..read more

Brown & Brown, Inc. appointed Barry Hensley as the company’s chief security officer (CSO) and Rob Burch as chief information security officer (CISO). Hensley and Burch will work from Brown & Brown’s Beach Street Campus in Daytona Beach, Florida. Gray Nester, the company’s chief information officer, said, “With the addition of a CSO role and the talents of Barry and Rob, Brown & Brown is investing in our business’s long-term success and future.” Before joining Brown & Brown, Hensley served as the chief threat intel officer and senior vice president for Secureworks. He is also t ..read more

Jason Child sold Carbon Emery RV North and Carbon Emery RV South in Helper, Utah, to Camping World in a deal announced March 27. Child spoke for the first time about the sale. He started Carbon Emery in 2016. Before Child opened the dealership, the site was a gravel lot with a 3,500-square-foot shop and an office trailer. Child built a new 9,200-square-foot building at the end of 2016. In 2021, Child expanded to a second location on what was the dealership’s overflow lot. “My vision for Carbon Emery RV was to develop an RV dealership focusing primarily on serving the Helper, Utah, area,” Chil ..read more

The RV Industry Association (RVIA) welcomed a dozen new companies to its membership ranks in May. The association represents 500 manufacturers, component and aftermarket suppliers who produce 98% of U.S-made RVs. The association is comprised 36.5% of suppliers, 25.8% of manufacturers, 17.6% of associates, 15.7% of aftermarket suppliers, 2.8% of finance firms and 1.7% of manufacturer’s representatives. According to RVIA, the association promotes the health, growth and expansion of the RV industry. New RVIA members include: Manufacturers KJE Tiny Homes Off Highway Van Off Grid Trailers Limited ..read more

Fortune magazine has named Camping World Holdings, Inc. to its Fortune 500 list. Camping World ranked 475, remaining in the position it held last year, the company’s first appearance on the Fortune 500 list. Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO said, “This is a recognition of nearly 13,000 team members who generated $7 billion in revenue in 2022. Our strategic focus on used vehicles, parts and service and Good Sam is bolstered by the current dealership acquisition landscape. We believe we can materially grow our business over the next five years, targeting a 50% increase in our store count.” Acco ..read more

inTech RV, an aluminum camping trailer manufacturer, released a redesigned 2023 Flyer adventure trailer line which includes the Chase, Pursue, Explore and Discover models. According to Marketing Coordinator Kale Elkins, the company began to plan updates to the line in later 2021. Standard exterior updates across the Flyer line include redesigned exterior decals, a black front and side ATP rock guard, a rear accent spoiler and a Jeep-style fender. The Pursue and Explore models include a standard front-mounted 20-pound LP tank and a front stabilizer jack. All models received an interior refresh ..read more

As the camping season ramps up, Black Book reports wholesale RV auction volume is up for motorized and towable RVs over the prior month. According to Eric Lawrence, Black Book Principal Analyst, Specialty Markets, “For the second consecutive month, RV auction volume is up significantly, once again almost certainly due to the increase in trade-ins on new RV sales.” The Black Book Market Commentary for June found motorized auction volume was up 37.5%. Towable auction volume rose 20.2% from the previous month, Black Book reported. Average sale prices for motorized RVs and towables were down, al ..read more

Clear2O released a new line of freshwater tank treatment products. The line includes three different formulas, one to clean an entire freshwater system, one to flush the freshwater rank and one for ongoing maintenance. The TankFresh Water Tank and System Flush comes in a 1-gallon bottle and treats 100 gallons of fresh water. The system flush will clean the freshwater rank, water lines and plumbing fixtures in an hour. The product contains no bleach and is biodegradable. The TankFresh Tank Shock Treatment is available in a 16-ounce bottle. The concentrated formula eliminates taste and odor iss ..read more

Lightship has signed a lease on a 32,000-square-foot facility in Broomfield, Colorado, to expand manufacturing operations for the company’s Lightship L1 electric RV. Lightship began taking orders on the RV in March and is expected to begin manufacturing in late 2024. “This is a big milestone for Lightship and a stepping stone to ultimately producing thousands of vehicles in the future and helping to introduce electrification to a pastime enjoyed by millions of American families,” said Toby Kraus, Lightship CEO and co-founder. “I grew up in Colorado and am thrilled for Lightship to set up its ..read more