Winnebago Completes Acquisition of Newmar
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Newmar Corporation for $270 million in cash plus two million shares of WGO common stock. Newmar is one of the most respected manufacturers of Class A and Super C motorhomes. “The acquisition of Newmar...
RV Shipments Finally on the Rise Again
The RV industry has been facing a slump since record highs in 2016 and 2017.
Electric Trucks Are Coming…Will They Pull an RV?
by Jason Epperson Battery-powered electric pickup trucks are coming, and sooner than you think. The big 3 manufacturers — GM/Chevy, Ford, and Ram — are all working hard to bring an electric truck to the market. Ram and The UAW strike action against GM is now well into its second...
2020 Ram 1500 New EcoDiesel MPG Ratings Announced
Ram has published EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2020 Ram 1500 powered by the new 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel engine.
Five Great Family-Friendly RVs for 2020
The family-friendly RV industry is booming and we’ve got five models for 2020 that will have you planning your next camping adventure.
“Reviving America’s Scenic Byways Act” Signed into Law
The “Reviving America’s Scenic Byways Act of 2019” will restart the designation process for the National Scenic Byways Program, which went dormant in 2012 when it wasn’t reauthorized by congress.
Roadtrippers Adds In-App Navigation, offers 20% Discount
Roadtrippers, the popular web-based road trip planning software and app, has announced the addition of in-app navigation to both the Roadtrippers PLUS and free subscriptions. Roadtrippers PLUS, which rolled out in early 2019, features options such as offline maps and live traffic, plus the popular waypoint feature has been increased to 150...
RV Miles Launches “See America” Podcast
A new narrative-style podcast is coming this month that will feature the stories behind great American road trip destinations. The See America Podcast is hosted by Jason Epperson and Abigail Trabue, full-time travelers, and hosts of the popular RV Miles and America’s National Parks podcast. See America joins a network of digital resources for United States...
Review | Hughes Power Watchdog Smart Surge Protector with Auto Shutoff
A unit that we’ve had the opportunity to test over the last month strikes the perfect balance between price and function.
