By: Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC THOR Industries CEO Bob Martin told CNBC on Tuesday he expects to see strong demand for recreational vehicles even after the coronavirus pandemic has passed, buoyed in part by a growing appeal to younger travelers. “As we get into this next generation of buyers, the millennial generation is larger than the…
RV Shipments Projected to Eclipse 500,000 Units in 2021 By: RVBusiness| Published on: Dec 1, 2020 North American Wholesale RV shipments are forecasted to gain nearly 20% to 502,582 units in 2021 after totaling 423,628 units in 2020, according to the “Winter 2020 RV RoadSigns” prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The…
By Heidi Mitchell Nov. 12, 2020 Earlier this year, Nate Luebbe came up with a new way to work from home: bring his home to where he worked, writes Heidi Mitchell for a Nov. 12 report published by The Wall Street Journal. The Seattle photographer, who often had to travel three hours each way to shoots, bought an…
CAR RENTAL & RAIL LAURIE BARATTI SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 Many RV, travel trailer and camper van manufacturers are refocusing their new-model designs to cater to customers’ shifting priorities, as the COVID-19 pandemic forces people to rethink what their travel plans, work and home lives will look like. As COVID-19 prompted international border closures and caused air travel to virtually…
Courtesy: Tim Johnson, readersdigest.ca The Year of the RV With cross-border and international travel a dicey prospect (or outright impossible), getting behind the wheel of an RV fulfills two essential elements of a pandemic vacation—the wonder of the open road, and the safety to physically distance, as much as you like. Renting a Class C RV—what we would…
Press Release – Canadian Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (CORR) The jobs and economic impact of these investments would be a great boon to all regions of Canada, including rural and remote and Indigenous communities. With warmer weather sweeping across much of our country, Canadians are venturing outside and looking for safe ways to spend time…
PETRINA GENTILE SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL PUBLISHED JUNE 29, 2020 It’s safe to say most of us won’t be jet-setting to far-away vacation destinations this summer, but don’t despair. There are alternatives for your next family getaway, including renting or buying an RV. It’s a great way to hit the open road…
DISCERNING LUXURY-LOVING TRAVELLERS IN A COVID-19 WORLD HAVE FOUND A NEW NICHE WITH RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (RV) JUNE 25, 2020 BY ADAORA ASIDIANYA For many, COVID-19 has taken away our ability to travel greater distances in conventional ways. The pandemic has changed the game: instead of booking trips and arriving at your destination, by air, ship,…
By: Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC Thor Industries CEO Bob Martin told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday that the coronavirus pandemic has helped highlight the benefits of using recreational vehicles to travel. “You’ve got people that may not want to cruise for a while, they may not want to fly for a while, and they look at this lifestyle as a way…
Richmond, BC. June 10, 2020 – The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) are releasing their updated study, showcasing the economic impact of the Canadian recreation vehicle (RV) industry. The study, conducted by The Portage Group Inc and urbanMetrrics inc, showcased that in 2019, the RV sector…
By Dave Helgeson I saw a “staycation” ad on the TV today which brought back memories of both the Great Recession along with 9/11 and how people dealt with the aftermath of those two disturbing times in our country and abroad. As I pondered the advertisement and the knowledge that the current COVID-19 outbreak will eventually pass,…
For Immediate Release – March 24th, 2020 The Canadian RV and Camping Industry has announced measures to advocate to Government Officials and Policy Makers that RV Manufacturers and Suppliers, RV Dealers and Service Centers, and Private RV Parks and Campgrounds be included in the businesses deemed as essential services after Canadian Provinces order shut down…
CRVA would like to use this opportunity to applaud the government on the ratification of CUSMA on March 13th, before the House suspended due to the COVID-19 Virus epidemic. At a time of volatility in the market and when our economy is currently facing significant challenges from COVID-19, it is important to increase certainty…
By: RVBusiness Published on: Sep 26, 2019 With today (Sept. 26) marking the closing of the Elkhart RV Open House, the overall consensus from the host of manufacturers, dealers and suppliers is that sales were brisk throughout the show, offering a precursor for growth in the coming year. The following report, compiled by RVBusiness staff,…
Statement After extensive discussions on trade in steel and aluminum covered by the action taken pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. §1862), the United States and Canada have reached an understanding as follows: The United States and Canada agree to eliminate, no later than two days from the issuance…
February 6, 2019 What are the differences between a Class A, B & C Motorhome ? We are often asked about the differences between a Class A, B & C Motorhome and would like to provide you with some basic facts for you. Here is some information about the different kinds of vehicles to help…
November 30, 2018- Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association Everyone loves the outdoors and experiencing new destinations. In fact, there are nearly 5.8 Million Canadians who like to camp as a lifestyle, with nearly 55% still using a Tent or other means to cover themselves from the elements while about 40% are now enjoying Recreational Vehicles as their “Home away…
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) are releasing their updated study, showcasing the economic impact of the Canadian recreation vehicle (RV) industry. According to a press release, the study, conducted by The Portage Group Inc. and urbanMetrrics Inc., showed that in 2017 the RV sector generated…
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL INFORMATION Kidde Fire Extinguishers January 15, 2018 To: All United States and Canadian Recreational Vehicle Dealers Re: Kidde Plastic Handle Fire Extinguishers Kidde Push-Button Pindicator Fire Extinguishers In November 2017, Kidde announced a fire extinguisher recall in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada. As part of…
January 15, 2018 by RV Business Canadian Class A and Class motorhome registrations continued to climb as overall sales showed a 38.2% gain for the first 11 months of 2017. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI), Thor Industries Inc. was the motorized sales leader through November, capturing a 40.9% market share, ahead of Forest River Inc.…