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  • Breaking Down One Big Beautiful Bill for RV Buyers

    Breaking Down One Big Beautiful Bill for RV Buyers

    With a name like “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” the recent act, passed by the United States House of Representatives on May 22, 2025, comes with an air of all-inclusiveness. Among the many items in the proposed new law, there is a section in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) that could prove profitable for prospective RV buyers financing a purchase between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028. Included in that section is a $10,000 tax deduction on loan interest for eligible RV buyers.

    Currently, the bill is subject to the reconciliation process. That means that it may undergo change in the U.S. Senate before it is potentially passed and signed into law by the President.

    How likely is the One Big Beautiful Bill to pass the Senate vote is yet to be seen. However, here is some key context around the bill — and what an RV buyer needs to know about eligibility for a $10,000 tax deduction on loan interest.

     

    What Is “One Big Beautiful Bill?”

    Donald Trump’s second term as president has been of interest for many industries, including the RV world. The administration’s tariff overhaul strategy has already had an impact on shipments and supply. Now, Trump’s penultimate congressional work, the One Big Beautiful Bill, is coming to the legislative floor. The act covers a wide variety of topics — from eliminating taxes on Social Security income, adding restrictions and requirements for Medicaid, and much more. However, the topic most directly relative to RV buyers looks to give RV sales a boost by offering a tax deduction. 

     

    What the Bill Says About Tax Deduction on an RV Sale

    The bill, as written in Section 110104 and passed in the House of Representatives, would allow Americans to deduct interest on car loans for U.S.-made cars and recreation vehicles. Specifically, the bill reads:

    Sec. 110104. No tax on car loan interest.

    Current Law: Not applicable.

    Provision: This provision creates an above-the-line deduction of up to $10,000 for qualified passenger vehicle loan interest during a given taxable year. The deduction phases out starting when the taxpayer’s modified adjusted gross income exceeds $100,000 ($200,000 in the case of a joint return).

    For purposes of the deduction, an applicable passenger vehicle of which interest can be deducted is (1) manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways; (2) which has at least two wheels; (3) which is a car, minivan, van, sport utility vehicle, pickup truck, or motorcycle; and (4) the final assembly of which occurs in the U.S. For the purposes of the deduction, an applicable passenger vehicle also includes all-terrain vehicles and recreational vehicles which the final assembly of which occurs in the U.S. The deduction is allowed from tax years 2025 through 2028.

     

    Breaking the Legislative Lingo Down

    For readers who may not read a lot of legislation (admittedly most of us), we’ll break that down.

    Who does it apply to?

    Single-income households making up to $100,000 annually, or $200,000 for couples who file jointly, are eligible for a $10,000 tax deduction. (Many RV buyers fit perfectly into this window.)

    What is the benefit?

    Eligible RV buyers may deduct up to $10,000 of loan interest each year, which could potentially save buyers hundreds or thousands of dollars per year. That means, come tax season, these buyers would not pay taxes on up to $10,000 of loan interest.

    **Note: Since this benefit only applies to loan interest, it would not apply to RV buyers who pay all cash up front. So, potential RV buyers might want to consider using a loan for at least part of your payment plan to access this benefit, if it passes as written.

    When would it apply?

    The deduction applies to RV buyers who finance their January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028.

    Where does the RV need to be made? 

    To be eligible, the RV’s final assembly must be made in America. This is intended to boost domestic manufacturing, as well as grow jobs and the economy. 

     

    Status of One Big Beautiful Bill and RV Buyer Hopes

    An exciting aspect about this provision is that it could significantly grow the number of RV buyers who receive tax benefits from an RV purchase. The legislation provides them with a considerable advantage. If passed in its current form, we anticipate these changes making RV ownership more attainable. RVs are a staple in American culture. They allow buyers to travel, explore our country, and support the economy coast-to-coast.

     

    New Versions May Limit Eligibility to Specific RV Types

    Although the language in OBBB as passed by the House of Representatives is inclusive to all RV types, that may not be the case in the Senate. There, the latest version of the bill limits eligible RVs to just Class B and some Class C motorhomes. This is an aspect that many RVers hope to see change . Initiated by Camping World, there is a petition underway to include all RV types within the provision.

     

    Support and Opposition in Congress

    In the House of Representatives, the bill passed by a vote of 215-214. There, it received support from entirely Republican representatives — without a single vote from a Democrat. Representatives Jodey Arrington and August Pfluger, both from Texas, supported the bill. They state, “The House of Representatives has delivered on the American people’s mandate by passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the most comprehensive and consequential set of conservative reforms in our nation’s history”.

    On the the other side of the political aisle, the bill has been met with skepticism. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley believe the bill will only cause harm. He says, “Democrats continue to show up and fight every provision of this Big, Beautiful Betrayal of a bill, because this bill is an attack on workers and families everywhere”.

    Whether the OBBB is the right piece of legislation in its entirely for the American people remains a subject for debate. The proposed law has passed the House of Representatives and is already being hotly discussed in the Senate. If it passes the Senate and is signed by the President, only then will it become law. As mentioned, in that process, its language and provisions could change. This, in turn, could impact how beneficial the bill is for prospective RV buyers. 

    However, as currently written, the bill would provide certainly an advantage to eligible RV buyers.

  • National Parks Service Facing Alleged “Deep and Blunt” Reduction-in-Force

    National Parks Service Facing Alleged “Deep and Blunt” Reduction-in-Force

    A rumored “deep and blunt” reduction-in-force this week is expected to affect the entire Department of the Interior, which includes not only the National Park Service (NPS), but also the Bureau of Land Management. As reported by National Parks Traveler on May 1, a since-deleted post on social media site Reddit alleged that “aggressive and swift” cuts were coming by the middle of the month to the NPS offices in Washington, D.C., and Fort Collins, Colorado, among others.

    The Parks Service is already direly understaffed, having started the year with roughly 20,000 employees, down 15 percent from 2010 despite a 16 percent increase in park attendance since that time. Following the rescinding of seasonal offers and firing of probationary employees (which were reversed in court), an estimated 2,400–2,500 employees taking offers to retire or resign, and the instruction of remaining employees to submit updated resumes, this would be but the latest blow to a government service that is, plainly, being deliberately dismantled. In fact, job cuts and losses since the beginning of the year have affected operations to such an extent that scientists working at Yosemite have been asked to clean toilets to keep parks open.

     

    Reduced Budget Threatens Survival of National Parks

    Though the claimed layoffs have yet to happen, it would come as no surprise. The federal budget revealed on May 2 called for a cut of over $1 billion to the National Park Service, a full quarter of the previous year’s budget. These cuts are further compounded by a fear that the park lands themselves would be sold off to balance the deficit created by the administration’s tax cuts — fears that have prompted the introduction of the Public Lands in Public Hands Act, a bipartisan effort that seeks to prohibit the transfer of federal lands to private entities.

    As a result of the sheer number of the current administration’s policy directives and challenges – and the speed at which changes are announced then withdrawn – it has become increasingly difficult for individuals, organizations, and even government representatives to mount a concerted defense to protect this treasured national institution.

    Concerned citizens, however, are not without recourse. They can take action, including contacting government representatives, speaking to media outlets, and donating to organizations and campaigns that work to inform, advocate, and protect national parks.

  • 2025 RV Shipments Up Almost 14 Percent Ahead of Tariffs

    2025 RV Shipments Up Almost 14 Percent Ahead of Tariffs

    Overall RV shipments are experiencing an almost 14 percent rise in the first quarter of 2025, according to an RV Industry Association (RVIA) report. Fifth wheels, travel trailers, and truck campers have seen the largest rises in units shipped. Meanwhile, motorhome shipments saw a decrease over the same period. These RV shipments, which represent wholesale shipments to dealers no retail sales, are being shipped before any new tariffs take effect. The time of the shipments dealers can be well stocked with pretariff units.

     

    Fifth Wheels Top Gainer Among 2025 RV Shipments

    Fifth wheel numbers saw the greatest growth with a 30.8 percent increase over the same period last year. By March, 18,243 units rounded out the fifth wheel total for the quarter. Travel trailers, too, showed a big gain, seeing a 14.5 percent increase over last year’s shipments with 68,114 units shipped in the first quarter. 

    Truck campers also gained with a nine percent increase year-over-year with 888 units shipped. Folding camp trailers (aka pop-up trailers) showed a more modest growth of 2.5 percent in the first quarter of the year.

     

    Motorhome Shipments Drop Over 10 Percent

    All the news wasn’t rosy for shipments of every RV type. While towables saw an overall rise with 17.2 percent, motorhome shipments dropped by 10.5 percent. Total shipments of motorhomes units moved from 10,416 in 2024’s first quarter to 9,318 in 2025. Class A motorhomes saw 4.1 percent drop; Class Cs saw a 9.4 percent drop; and Class Bs saw a substantial 18.1 percentdecline in shipments. 

     

    Pretariff Shipments and the Coming Summer Season

    The RVIA numbers represent wholesale shipments to dealers but don’t represent retail sales. The models being shipped today are also still shipped before any new tariffs take effect. This enables dealers to stock their inventories with pretariff units. Some dealers have shared that interest rates have still been a challenge to their ability to complete more retail sales. So the shipments, in combination with this, might represent an opportunity for buyers who are in a position to purchase.

    RVIA’s President and CEO, Craig Kirby, sees the upcoming selling season optimistically, “Heading into the summer selling season, RV shipments are up nearly 14 percent in the first quarter, and our research shows an estimated 72 million Americans planning RV trips this year.” Kirby says, “While we’re keeping a close eye on consumer confidence and potential tariff effects, one thing remains clear: Even in times of economic uncertainty, Americans turn to travel and the outdoors. The RV lifestyle has enduring appeal offering freedom, flexibility, and memorable adventures on the open road.”

  • Heartland RV Announces Layoffs, Facility Closure in Reorg

    Heartland RV Announces Layoffs, Facility Closure in Reorg

    Heartland RV has announced the closing of its Sturgis, Michigan manufacturing facility and the layoff of hundreds of employees, according to Modern Campground. The decision is part of THOR Industries’s reorganization of the brand under the Jayco leadership, as reported on April 7. In a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act filing filed by the Heartland RVs on April 22, 2024, the company stated that 121 employees were being permanently let go, and the facility was to be closed permanently.

     

    Heartland RV Layoffs and Plant Closure Impact Michigan and Indiana Workers

    The layoffs are part of a bigger group of layoffs for Heartland RV with about 500 workers across four facilities in Indiana and Michigan, according to reporting by Indiana station WNDU. The layoffs come for workers at Cruiser RV, Heartland RV and DRV, all pieces of the Heartland family. The slate of layoffs will go into effect on June 20. 

    Originally, the 144,000-square-foot Sturgis facility was intended to produce 5,000 units annually. The plant was built with a variety of funds, including $700,000 from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Overall, the facility received $35.9 million in state and local incentives. 

    Heartland RV has had a number of challenges that are meant to be addressed by the integration with Jayco. The industry is reporting shipments on the rise for towables in general. The move addresses concerns by management about challenges at Heartland RV. However, additional efficiencies are expected to come from the layoffs. 

  • 2025 Forest River Recalls — and What Owners Can Do

    2025 Forest River Recalls — and What Owners Can Do

    Several recalls relating to Forest River RVs have been announced in 2025 that will affect thousands of RV owners. From entry steps to propane explosions, owners can review the list below and see if any 2025 Forest River recalls pertain to their RV. Below, readers will also find the respective recall numbers to address the issue with Forest River.

     

    List of 2025 Forest River Recalls

    MORryde Entry Steps

    Over 4,000 fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with MORryde entry steps being recalled by Forest River according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The issue at hand are removable steps built by MORryde. According to the recall, the clip-on mounting bracket could come loose allowing the steps to detach.

    Among the Forest River brands being affected are 2024-25 Aurora, Cascade, Catalina, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra and 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel trailers. 

    Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-1915.

     

    InVision Cooktop 

    Another recall was issued on certain 2025 Shasta Oasis and Spirit travel trailers equipped with InVision three-burner cooktops. According to NHTSA, the issue is that an aluminum tubs could crack causing a gas leak. 

    Forest River’s internal number for this recall is 53—1883.

     

    What Owners Should Do

    Owners may contact Forest River customers service at (574) 821-1311. Alternatively, they may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to NHTSA.gov.

    In both cases dealers will be empowered to do inspection and are authorized to make necessary repairs.

     

    How to Find Recalls on Your RV

    In many cases recalls are handled through the NHTSA. You can use their website to search for recalls that may affect your RV or even your own personal vehicles here.

     

    What Is a Recall — and Why Are They Common?

    Recalls can span from important safety issues, such as the one regarding the gas stoves to mislabeling of safety information. With the ever-increasing complexity of vehicles along with the dizzying maze of regulation some of that can trigger a recall. But sometimes it truly is a safety item. A recall doesn’t mean the vehicle is necessarily bad, but is generally done to correct an issue discovered after it was released to the public. 

    It should be noted that all RVs are built from components from a wide number of suppliers. In both these cases, the issue at hand was a supplier-side issue and not the fault of Forest River. All new RVs come with information on who provided the components.

     

    Best Practices for Owners

    As an owner, it is a best practice to make a list of model and serial numbers of as many of these components as possible when the RV is newer and the labels on the components themselves are still easily readable. One way of doing so, especially with items that are exposed to the elements such as frames, axles and other critical running gear, is to photograph the serial and model numbers on the components when the labels are still readable.

  • Cuts to USACE Recreation Facilities Hit the Dakotas

    Cuts to USACE Recreation Facilities Hit the Dakotas

    Beginning this month on May 1, 2025, several U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recreational areas both North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Montana will be temporarily closed or experience service reductions, according to the USACE Omaha District release. According to the agency, staffing shortages and resource limitations following the cuts to USACE will limit the ability to “safely open and maintain all recreation sites at normal levels of service.”

    Many RVers like these places for the generally pleasant surroundings and very affordable pricing. These facilities typically have large recreational reservoirs and are also popular for fishing or boating. The release also warned that safety patrols in these areas that do remain open may be reduced.

    In addition, janitorial services will also be reduced meaning restrooms and other common facilities could be less pleasant. For those who wish to visit any USACE site, the agency suggests that one should contact the location before planning a visit. 

     

    Areas Affected by Cuts to USACE

    Campground Closures

    The following campgrounds will be fully or partially closed for the 2025 season:

    • East Totten Trail Campground, North Dakota
    • Wolf Creek Campground, North Dakota
    • Hazelton Campground, North Dakota
    • Cattail Bay Authorized Camping Area, North Dakota
    • Beaver Creek Campground (partial loop closure), North Dakota
    • North Shore Campground, South Dakota

    These closures will also impact supporting services. Those services include the following: janitorial services, refuse removal, mowing, park attendants, fire ring cleaning, and weed control. At each location, USACE will post closure signage. For any reservations that have been made through Recreation.gov, full refund will be processed.

     

    Day Use Area Closures and Reductions

    Several comfort stations and vault toilets will be closed at day use areas. These include:

    • Good Soldier Day Use/Boat Ramp, South Dakota – one vault toilet closed
    • North Shore Beach Day Use/Boat Ramp, South Dakota – one comfort station and one vault toilet closed
    • Old Fort Thompson, South Dakota – one comfort station closed
    • Left Tailrace, South Dakota – one comfort station and one vault toilet closed

     

    Visitor Center Impacts

    Educational and interpretive programs at the following visitor centers will be affected:

    • Fort Peck Interpretive Center and Museum, Montana – reduced to one day per week (from five)
    • Oahe Visitor Center, South Dakota – closed
    • Fort Randall Visitor Center, South Dakota – closed
    • Lewis and Clark Visitor Center at Gavins Point, Nebraska – reduced hours (Wednesday-Saturday)

     

    Powerhouse Tour Suspensions

    Powerhouse tours at the following project sites will be suspended beginning mid-May:

    • Garrison, North Dakota
    • Oahe, South Dakota
    • Fort Randall, South Dakota
    • Big Bend, South Dakota
    • Fort Peck, Montana – available only during Fort Peck Interpretive Center hours

    The release goes on to say these temporary adjustments following the cuts to USACE are being made to ensure visitor safety, protect environmental resources, and sustain critical hydropower and dam operations across the Missouri River Basin.

    Speaking about the cuts to USACE, Col. Robert J. Newbauer, Omaha District commander, says,“We understand these closures may disrupt plans, and we sincerely appreciate the public’s flexibility as we take the necessary steps to provide safe and sustainable recreation experiences this summer,” 

     

    About the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approximately 37,000 civilian and military personnel delivering engineering services in over 130 customers, according to the agency. Among the tasks they are charged with include building and maintaining America’s infrastructure including maintaining water ways for use within communities including flood control. 

    Where the Corps oversees these facilities there are generally very affordable and rather pleasant camping facilities which are enjoyed by many. Cuts to the Army Corps of Engineers budgets will likely affect more of these facilities. 

  • Cortes 18 Announces New Lightweight Possibilities for RVs

    Cortes 18 Announces New Lightweight Possibilities for RVs

    RV maker Cortes Campers recently announced a limited production run of their new Cortes 18 model, which replaces the traditional metal frame with one made of composite. According to the company’s website, replacing a traditional steel chassis with our new patented advanced composite materials, such as fiberglass or carbon fiber, can result in significant weight savings and enhanced performance.

     

    The Unique Building Process of the Cortes 18

    Using fiberglass makes the Cortes 18 chassis approximately 68 percent lighter. Further, the carbon fiber option achieves an even greater weight reduction — around 80 percent. 

    The composite materials also result in superior durability, with the benefit of being corrosion-resistant. The lighter weight can enable less-capable vehicles to tow the diminutive Cortes 18 and the lack of corrosion implies a longer life span for the trailer.  Other unique aspects of the model include the fat that the holding tanks are actually molded into the camper itself. The company has applied for a patent on the build process, referred to as monocoque construction. 

    The idea is that the body and frame form a single structural unit, eliminating the need for a separate frame and making the entire structure stronger. Interestingly, this evokes a process similar to that of many exotic vehicles and airplanes, which undergo a similar build. 

    This Cortes 18 model — the 18BB — features all the usual things found in a fully equipped travel trailer, including toilet, shower, and a full kitchen. The dry weight of the trailer is 1,885 pounds which is remarkably light. 

    The exterior is molded fiberglass utilizing vacuum infusion. The company first sprays gelcoat, then adds all the dry fiberglass and core. After that is complete, they inject resin under vacuum pressure, which vacuum-infuses and cures in one process. The process is commonly known as “vacuum infusion”. Many others use what’s called a chopper gun to shred up fiberglass which is applied by hand to the mold. That results in inconsistencies and also a great deal of labor cost. The process Cortes uses is less expensive and more precise.

     

    About Cortes Campers

    Cortes is a subsidiary of U.S. Lighting Group which builds a variety of products including products or the RV industry. 

    “When we started this company, we said we were going to build campers the same way they build airplanes, except with 21st Century materials,” U.S. Lighting Group CEO Paul Spivak said after touring various RV manufacturers. 

    The company only plans to build 100 of the new models which are available now through the company’s dealer network.

  • “Fork in the Road” Decimates National Parks Service Staff

    “Fork in the Road” Decimates National Parks Service Staff

    An estimated 2,400–2,500 National Park Service employees, representing about 12.5 percent of the agency’s staff, have taken offers to retire or resign according to the National Parks Conservation Corporation and reported in National Parks Traveler. Among those who reportedly took either an early retirement buyout or “fork in the road” offer, which had them either resign immediately but remain on the payroll through the end of the fiscal year, were some of the heads of the Park Service’s cultural and natural resources divisions.

    The offers are but one of several government measures to reduce the number of federal employees across a number of departments. Earlier this year, seasonal and probationary employees were affected by a separate cut. This time, early retirement was offered to more established employees who qualified and others were offered the “fork in the road”. An estimated 1,100 employees took the latest “fork in the road” offer adding to the 700 employees who did the same in February. Another 700 took the early retirement offer.

    National Parks Facing Sell-Off of Lands

    It is no exaggeration to say that National Parks are facing an existential crisis, not only with crippling staffing shortages, but with the lands themselves potentially going up for sale.

    The Public Lands in Public Hands Act has been drafted to prevent the sale of pub lands as a means to balance the federal budget. A bipartisan effort, the act is sponsored by U.S. Reps. Gabe Vasque and Ryan Zinke, the latter having served as Interior secretary during President Donald Trump’s first term. “What we’ve seen in the U.S. Senate is that they want to put public lands on the ledger to essentially balance this tax giveaway to billionaires. So we have to have some courage. We have to have folks speaking up,” Vasquez said.

    How Visitors Can Support National Parks

    Gregg Bafundo – a former U.S. Forest Service wilderness ranger who was fired, reinstated, and fired again, all in the past two months – said that rather than boycotting the parks, the best way to support the National Park system and other public lands is to show up. “What we need the American people to do is to use their public lands. We need the American people to not be afraid to get out there. We need the American people to show up and swarm their national parks and their national monuments and their national forests to show the value that these lands have. I don’t think we’re going to change the course of this administration by saying, ‘Oh, please don’t do that.’

    “Because the fear is that when these lands are gone, they’re gone forever.”

  • Electric RV News: Industry Confident Despite Uncertain Market

    Electric RV News: Industry Confident Despite Uncertain Market

    While EV sales have declined, electric RVs are slowly marching forward, with two manufacturers making the news in recent weeks. Harbinger Motors, based in Garden Grove, California, has begun production of their electric commercial truck chassis, which was the basis of Thor’s plug-in hybrid Class A prototype that was demonstrated at the 2024 Elkhart Dealer Open House.

    Conversely, GM has temporarily paused production of its Brightdrop electric delivery van. The Brightdrop has found favor with a few boutique RV makers who convert the vans to RVs. But sales are sluggish, with GM reporting only 274 units sold in total in the first quarter of 2025.

    Thor Prototype Previews Future Electric RVs


    At its open house last year Thor Motor Coach had a prototype motorhome based on the Harbinger chassis on a test track for journalists and RV dealers to try out. The vehicle itself looked very much like other Thor motorhomes, which are based on a Ford truck chassis. Other than a very unusual paint job, the Thor prototype resembled a Thor A.C.E. and was about the same size.

    To address the range anxiety commonly associated with EVs, an on-board gasoline engine extends the estimated range of the vehicle from 150 miles with a fully-charged battery alone to up to 500 miles. The ample battery capacity means equipment like kitchen appliances, the air conditioner, and such can all be run from the battery, without relying on a generator, similar to the Pebble Flow.

    My experience driving the prototype reminded me of the difference between driving an electric car and a gas-powered one. The motorhome offered reasonable acceleration and good overall performance; the handling was notable for being able to maneuver in the tight test course and navigate very tight turns – much tighter than one might expect a vehicle of this size to be able to handle.

    GM BrightDrop RV Sales Sluggish Despite Promise


    GM’s BrightDrop commercial van has had trouble finding traction with customers thus far, but there is at least one RV company that’s seen its potential for camper van conversions. RV maker Grounded bases their Zevo motorhome on the BrightDrop, promising 270 miles of range. Part of the RV upfit includes adding 1,000 watts of solar and adding an rail-based modular system to the interior that allows customers to fit and retrofit components like a shower, seating, or storage according to their present needs.

    Electric vehicles face a perennial chicken-and-egg problem between sales volumes and infrastructure: Drivers of EVs often report problems with a lack of charging stations – or ones that are out of service; on the other hand, there isn’t a big enough customer base to justify building out a more robust charging network, their operators claim. Though the benefits to RVing are obvious: quieter operation, less air pollution at campgrounds, extended off-grid autonomy, with the drastic ebb and flow of funding and public faith, the future of electric motoring is uncertain, but not without promise.

  • Coleman Travel Trailers Top US Sales Charts

    Coleman Travel Trailers Top US Sales Charts

    Camping World’s house brand, Coleman, was the most popular travel trailer brand in the US in 2024 based on sales volume, according to Statistical Surveys. Corporate cousin Jayco’s Jay Flight, meanwhile, was the top-selling North American brand in 2024 when including Canadian sales.

    The Coleman RV range is part of the Thor portfolio and is manufactured by one of its subsidiaries. Until recently that was Heartland RV, but Heartland itself was recently rolled into Jayco, with its house brands moved to Keystone’s Dutchmen RV branch.

    Camping World Chairman Marcus Lemonis stated in a press release related to the finding, “the Coleman portfolio represents our most traded-in unit and our most sold used unit, all contributing to our record year-to-date new and used combined unit market share. These lineups give us the ability to work directly with our manufacturing partners to ensure we are meeting the customer where they want to be in terms of both price and payment.”

    Statistical Surveys, Inc. is a subsidiary of Trader Interactive. The conclusions were reached by measuring unit volumes in the U.S. and Canada through February 2025.