Space Still Available For All-Female RV Technician Training A Special Report from our friends at RVWA Elkhart, IN – With less than three weeks until the next all-female RV tech training class, there are still limited seats available for women who are looking to start a new career as an RV technician or supercharge their existing role by becoming a certified RV technician.  If working as a tech is not preferred, this knowledge can still prove to be extremely useful in any current positions within the RV industry.  The training, provided through a partnership between the RV Women’s All ..read more

Fleming College School of Trades and Technology Motor Power Technician – Recreational and Sport Vehicles Program RV Dealer News: We had the opportunity to meet the team from Fleming College at the Toronto Spring Camping and RV Show. Their Trades and Technology program is an excellent way for students to acquire the skills they need to succeed in the RV and boating industry. RVDN: Please describe the New Fleming College School of Trades and Technology Program – Motive Power Technician – Recreational Sports Vehicle The Motive Power Technician – Recreational and Sport Vehicle is a two-year progra ..read more

On the Move for Improvement: RV and Camping Industries Push for Critical Investments from Federal Government  A Special Report from the CCRVC, RVDA of Canada, and CRVA team. OTTAWA, April 17, 2024 – It’s RV and Camping Advocacy Day! Leaders from the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and the Canadian Camping and RV Association (CCRVA) are on Parliament Hill today to advocate for an increase in federal support targeted at improving camping infrastructure and electrification, promoting the development of skilled workforce across the nation and to install a more equitabl ..read more

En route pour le futur : Les industries du VR et du camping font pression pour que le gouvernement fédéral déploie des investissements cruciaux Un rapport spécial de l’équipe RVDA / CRVA / CCRVC. OTTAWA, le 17 avril 2024 – Des dirigeants de l’Association des concessionnaires de véhicules récréatifs (ACVR) du Canada et de l’Association canadienne du camping et du VR (ACCVR) sont sur la Colline du Parlement aujourd’hui pour plaider en faveur d’une augmentation du soutien fédéral visant à améliorer l’infrastructure et l’électrification du camping, à promouvoir le développement d’une main-d’œuvre ..read more

2024 Montreal Trouble Shooter Clinic – Clinique de tir aux ennuis de Montréal 2024 – Un grand succès ! RVDA Montreal Troubleshooter Clinic A Special Report from our friends at RVDA of Canada The 2024 Montreal Trouble Shooter Clinic, hosted by the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of Canada (RVDA), saw an impressive turnout of 97 participants from dealerships across the country. Held from March 19 to 22, 2024 in Montreal, QC, this highly anticipated event provided invaluable instruction from industry leaders, including Dexter, Dometic, Firefly Integrations, Garnet Instruments, Lippert ..read more

MAY 3-5, 2024 Join The RVWA Crew for the 2nd Annual Spring Campout! RVWA is hosting their SECOND ANNUAL Spring Campout in Howe, Indiana May 3-5, 2024 – it’s an ideal opportunity for a fun-filled weekend of networking, food, crafting, wellness, community building and MORE! Register TODAY at the RVWA website: https://rvwa.org/events/spring-campout/ RVWA are currently working on an exciting schedule of events. Attendees are invited to bring their tents, RVs, or friends to share a cabin with. You are also more than welcome to come and go as you please, if you have other events or want to sleep ..read more

Storyteller Overland expands its ecosystem and leadership team with the acquisition of Taxa Outdoors to become the global leader in adventure vehicles.  A Special Report from our friends at Storyteller Overland BIRMINGHAM, AL – APRIL 10, 2024 – Storyteller Overland, a pioneering adventure lifestyle brand and best in class manufacturer of Class B RV Adventure Vans and off-grid expedition vehicles, today announced its acquisition of Taxa Outdoors (“TAXA”), an innovative manufacturer of lightweight, highly versatile camping habitats and overlanding utility trailers. This strategic acquisitio ..read more

Grand Design RV Announces First Motorized RV, “Lineage” Class C A Special Report from our friends at Grand Design RV MIDDLEBURY, Ind., April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grand Design RV has announced that their highly anticipated entrance into the motorized category will start with a class C motorhome under the brand name Lineage with an anticipated launch in July. This is the first motorized RV product from Grand Design. Don Clark “The Lineage name recognizes that the brand is an extension of our strong Grand Design foundation while simultaneously representing what is passed forward over time ..read more

Newsweek Magazine Names Winnebago Industries as One of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024 A Special Report from our friends at Winnebago EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor recreation product manufacturer, has been named by Newsweek to its 2024 Most Trustworthy Companies in America list. The respected ranking focuses on a holistic view of trust that considers three pillars: customer trust, employee trust, and investor trust. Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies list recognizes the top 700 companies in the Uni ..read more

Van Life Not Just a Passing Fad: Canadian Campervan Rental Company Celebrates Unprecedented Growth  Karma Campervans celebrates the addition of its 100th hand-built van to its fleet and the opening of its sixth location.  A Special report from our friends at Worthington PR, for Karma Campervans CALGARY – March 25, 2024 – Karma Campervans (Karma), a Canadian campervan rental company, has been rapidly growing its operations since its inception in 2018, thanks to the rising popularity of the outdoor lifestyle among the younger generation. According to GoRVing Canada, the camping industr ..read more