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How the RVIA should measure Growth (Shipments)

Let’s talk about how the RVIA should measure growth (shipments)! I’ve talked before about doing a five-year average on shipments so you could get a clearer picture of how the industry is doing. Why is this important? Well, it tells… Continue Reading →

The Marfa Lights

I’m not sure how I overlooked posting this part of our trip. I do have it on our YouTube channel as a video as well. So, my apologies, lets talk Marfa Lights: The Marfa Lights Rumor has it that you… Continue Reading →

October 2025 RV Shipment Update

I know this isn’t the most exciting stuff to read about, but it can tell you a lot about the RV industry. Some of it you can certainly leverage if you are looking to purchase an RV. In a struggling… Continue Reading →

Is StarLink all it’s cracked up to be?

Is Starlink all it is cracked up to be? Oh yeah it is! Let’s start by talking about why it could be important for you. If you camp somewhere that doesn’t have cellular or WIFI, that’s a really bad thing…. Continue Reading →

The Delta 294RK and the Shake Down Results.

So lets talk about the Delta 294RK and the shake down results. First just a bit about the trailer! There’s almost nothing not to like about the Delta 294RK. From the Azdel construction, the pex plumbing throughout (except at the… Continue Reading →

September Shipments 2025 Update

September Shipment numbers from the RVIA.org web site are in and just like last month it continues to be stagnant news, except maybe for Truck Campers. As always let me start by saying that they are comparing their “growth rate”,… Continue Reading →

Big Bend to Abilene with a dose of drama!

Our desert adventure in west Texas continues. Now on with Big Bend National Park. Big Bend National Park was named after a large bend in the Rio Grande river. The park protects more than 1,200 species of plants, more than 450 species of… Continue Reading →

RVIA August 2025 Industry Update

RVIA August 2025 Industry Update – The latest shipment numbers are in, and the RV market remains sluggish. Travel trailer shipments dropped -9.1% while fifth wheels, pop-ups, and motorhomes saw modest gains. Year-to-date totals show little improvement compared to 2024,… Continue Reading →

The Southwest RV Supershow at Market Square

This isn’t the Dallas RV Super sale show that typically happens in February or March each year at Market Hall. This is the Southwest RV Supershow. However, you probably wouldn’t know the difference. I think there are fewer dealers there,… Continue Reading →

The Blessing and Curse of Social Media in the RV Community

What do RV tires, tow vehicles, and debates over the “best travel trailer brand” have in common? Simple: the intense arguments they spark on social media. So, let’s talk about the blessing and curse of social media. If you’ve ever… Continue Reading →

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