VIDEO: Cheddar News Dedicates Entire Show To The RV Industry

On Friday, August 19, Cheddar News’ Opening Bell program dedicated the entire 90-minute show to highlighting the RV industry as part of its summer “Revenge Travel” series. The RV Industry Association PR team worked with producers to spotlight industry executives from Campers Inn RV, Winnebago Industries, Sun Outdoors, and the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable on what the last two years have been like and what we have to look forward to in the coming years. 

The show kicked off with an interview with Campers Inn RV Regional Director Ed Unger who discussed the surge in new RV buyers and why RVing is one of the most economical ways to travel. 

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Next up, Winnebago Industries CFO Bryan Hughes discussed the 40 years of long-term growth in the RV industry and why the long-term prospect for the industry is very solid.

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To discuss where people are using their RVs, Sun Outdoors SVP of Operations & Sales Nick DiBella talks to Opening Bell host Shannon LaNier about what amenities RVers want at their campgrounds.

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Next, the conversation turned to outdoor recreation with Outdoor Recreation Roundtable President Jessica Turner discussing American’s shifting priorities towards getting outdoors and how legislation passed over the past few years will impact the funding into parks and open spaces.

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The show wrapped up with the hosts, Alicia Nieves and Shannon LaNier, discussing the best tips for picking out an RV and heading out on your first trip—tips that can be found on GoRVing.com.