RVBusiness Capital Talk

In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, sponsored by Airxcel, Rick Kessler and Sherm Goldenberg are joined by Ryan Elias, James Ashurst and Jeremy Greene for a preview of the 2024 RV Industry Association (RVIA) Leadership Conference, which is March 5-7 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Fla. Elias is the vice president and general manager of Leisure Travel Vans, treasurer of...

Founder, CEO and President Jon Ferrando discusses the completion of the dealer group's nationwide rebranding from RV Retailer to Blue Compass RV in this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk. In addition, Ferrando offers his thoughts on the state of the market as well as an update on other programs and initiatives going on at Blue Compass. RVBusiness Capitol Talk is sponsored by Airxcel Inc. Subs...

Michael Neal, president of B&B Dealer Services, joins Rick Kessler and Sherm Goldenberg for an RVBusiness Capitol Talk discussion his company and what RV dealer sentiment is like during this soft market. RVBusiness Capitol Talk is sponsored by Airxcel Inc. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox: https://rvbusiness.com/subscribe/

Andy Heck, president and co-owner of Alpin Haus with three locations in New York and one in New Jersey, joins Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for a Capitol Talk conversation. Heck provides an overview of the new store being built in Middletown, which will replace the Port Jervis store in New York, as well as the current market conditions and what 2024 might look like for his busine...

In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler are joined by Karen Redfern, Renee Jones and Mike Regan for a discussion on Go RVing, the 25-year-old marketing outreach initiative supported by the RV industry. The longtime leader of Go RVing, Redfern is a senior vice president and chief marketing officer of the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Jones, the vice president...

Airxcel Group President Anthony Wollschlager and Vice President of OEM Sales Troy Nusbaum talk about the company's 2023 Product Showcase, in which the supplier displayed dozens of its latest and greatest components, appliances and other items. RVBusiness Capitol Talk videos are sponsored by Airxcel Inc. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox...

In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Susan Carpenter of B&B Molders and the president of the RV Women's Alliance (RVWA) joins Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness to preview RVWA's 2023 Educational Symposium, which is Oct. 11-13 at the Renaissance Schaumburg in Chicago. RVBusiness Capitol Talk videos are sponsored by Airxcel Inc. Subscribe for free to receive the late...

Caude Donati, managing member of NeXus RV, Elkhart, Ind., joins Rick Kessler and Sherm Goldenberg of RVBusiness for a Capitol Talk discussion on the state of the RV industry. Donati talks about the Hershey RV Show and the Elkhart RV Open House, economic factors impacting the market and what 2024 might look like. Donati, a board member for the local YWCA, also discusses Dometic Violence Awareness a...

John North of Lazydays RV, headquartered in Florida, Mark Rosenbaum of Mike Thompson RV in California, David Skogebo of World Wide RV in Arizona, and Brian Wilkins of Wilkins RV in New York join Rick Kessler and Sherman Goldenberg of  RVBusiness  to discuss the current RV market, plus look ahead to next year. RVBusiness Capitol Talk videos are sponsored by Airxcel Inc. Subscribe for free to receiv...

Phil Ingrassia, president of the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and RVDA Chairman Nathan Hart of Walnut Ridge RV, preview the RV Dealers Convention/Expo, which is Nov. 6-10 at Paris Las Vegas. Hart and Ingrassia discuss the event's educational seminars, which include various tracks to help dealers across all of their store operations. RVBusiness Capitol Talk videos are sponsored by Airxcel Inc....

A new company, Canopy, has launched  ReserveMax. IO , a SaaS program that highly leverages data analytics to provide RV dealership F&I managers with a powerful tool. Joining Rick Kessler and Sherm Goldenberg of RVBusiness are CEO Lyle Peluso Jr., CTO Jeremy Grice, and CIO Dr. Brandon Vaughn. RVBusiness Capitol Talk videos are sponsored by Airxcel Inc. Subscribe for free to receive the latest n...

In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Keystone RV Co.'s Josh Miller and Christy Spencer, vice president of sales and director of marketing and communications, respectively, discuss the trends that helped shape the design of the manufacturer's 2024 model year lineup. RVBusiness Capitol Talk videos are sponsored by Airxcel Inc. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and informat...

Heather Leach, executive director of the Pennsylvania RV and Campground Association (PRVCA), says the 2023 iteration of "America's Largest RV Show" in Hershey, Pa., is all set and ready to go. RVBusiness Capitol Talk videos are sponsored by Airxcel Inc. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox: https://rvbusiness.com/subscribe/

In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Jason Lippert, president and CEO of LCI Industries Inc. (Lippert), discusses the market conditions impacting the company's RV segment, how Lippert continues its diversification strategy and his thoughts on how the rest of this year might play out. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk program is sponsored by Airxcel Inc. Subscribe for free to receive the lates...

In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Frank Tamburrini, general manager for IDS, the Dealership Management Systems provider, provides an update on the company's monthly Dealership Industry Insights Report. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk program is sponsored by Airxcel Inc. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox: https://rvbusiness.com/sub...

In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Chris Andro of Hemlock Hill RV and Phil Ingrassia of the RV Dealers Association preview the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk program is sponsored by Airxcel Inc. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox: https://rvbusiness.com/subscribe/

In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Chris Smith, CEO of FMCA, discusses the RV owners' club's 60th anniversary with Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk series is sponsored by Airxcel Inc. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox: https://rvbusiness.com/subscribe/

Dan Dominski, who's in charge of sponsorships, content and programming for Cannella Media, explained the new RVTV network the production company is launching in this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk series is sponsored by Airxcel Inc. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox: https://rvbusiness.com/subscribe/

Nicole Schantz, vice president of OEMs & Strategic Partnerships for Trader Interactive, parent company fo RV Trader, provides the latest insights into consumer activity. She also introduces a new RV Trader initiative to partner with RV manufacturers. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk series is sponsored by Airxcel Inc. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to...

In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Chad Lyons, the Managing Director of the RV & Marine Segment for Wells Fargo, offers his take on the current state of the RV market. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk series is sponsored by Airxcel Inc. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox: https://rvbusiness.com/subscribe/

Gwynn Sullivan and Tyler Carter, the new executive director and development director, respectively, at Care Camps, join Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler for this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk. Through its charitable fundraising efforts, Care Camps provides necessary support to send kids with cancer to medically supervised cancer camps where they can have fun, build awesome friendships, feel...

Brett Davis, president and CEO of National Indoor RV Centers (NIRVC), announces the launch of Music City Motorhome Expo, in which Class A RV manufacturers will display their new model year motorhomes at NIRVC's new dealership location just outside Nashville in Lebanon, Tenn. The first Expo will take place in early June 2024, and is open to the public on an invitation-only basis. The RVBusiness...

Craig Kirby, president and CEO of the RV Industry Association, offers a recap of a “phenomenal” 2023 RVs Move America Week, the annual event tat features committee meetings, industry awards and lobbying Congress. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk video series is sponsored by Airxcel Inc. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox:  https://rvbusiness.com/...

Officials from Cummins Inc. discuss mobile power, the introduction of the company’s CARB 2024 products and the ‘Onan Unplugged Tour” – a nationwide effort to educate dealers, OEMs and other customers on the company’s latest innovations. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk video series is sponsored by Airxcel Inc. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox: ...

Genesis Products execs Jon Wenger, president and CEO, and Erin Curtis, vice president of marketing and development, join RVBusiness Publisher Rick Kessler and Senior Editor Sherman Goldenberg to discuss recent positive developments at the Goshen, Ind.-based RV supplier. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk video series is sponsored by Airxcel Inc. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and informati...