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Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel: What does a Lippert-Patrick merger mean for RVers?

If you haven’t read Russ and Tiña De Maris’ article yet, know that RV suppliers Lippert (LCI Industries) and Patrick Industries announced that there...

Two RV parts giants may merge— and RVers could pay the price

A potential merger between RV suppliers Patrick Industries and LCI Industries has folks in the industry talking—and not always in a comfortable tone. If those...

Josh’s RV industry outlook for April: a mixed bag

Here's an excellent look at the current state of the RV industry from Josh Winters of Bish's RV. In our minds, Josh is the...

Ask Dave: ‘Is Winnebago going out of business?’ Who can you trust?

Question to Dave: I hear Winnebago Industries is going out of business. Is that correct? —"Jim," Philadelphia RV Show seminar attendee From Dave: This past weekend I...

THOR Industries to reorganize its North American RV operations

THOR Industries, Inc. has announced it is restructuring its North American recreational vehicle operations into two primary business groups, a move the company said...

The RV industry needs a ‘Tony Certified’ standard

Dear RV industry, You need to hire an old fat guy like me, Tony Barthel. No, I’m not kidding. Let’s talk about this.  When I go...

Flood of alarmist YouTube videos spew lies about demise of the RV industry

Many RVers have seen these dramatic YouTube videos pop up lately. The RV market is collapsing. Repossessions are out of control. Brands like Jayco,...

What can a dinette cushion tell you about RV quality? Lots!

By Dave Solberg I have been in the RV industry “officially” since 1983, when I started working for Winnebago Industries. However, my family started RVing...

Powering your RV: Essential 120-volt electricity tips and gadgets for every RVer

By Dave Solberg This is Part 3 of Dave Solberg's "Everything you need to know about RVing" series. Today, Dave looks at 120-volt electricity and...

Forest River slammed by Wall Street Journal; RV media stick heads in sand

In yesterday's newsletter, our cover story was about a major article last week in which The Wall Street Journal criticized Forest River for a...

The future of the RV industry: Bracing for what’s to come

The RV industry is always changing, but lately, it feels like some big shifts are on the horizon. Josh the RV Nerd from Bish's...

Dear RVer: Brace yourself – Tariffs may hit your wallet harder than expected

It’s been a hectic week for news outlets. The on again/off again situation regarding import tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada has left...