Podcast 052 - Chris Dougherty Gives His Insights into New RVs and Innovations
Release Date: 12/19/2019
A Blockbuster Double Feature on RVing in New England
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A GREAT DOUBLE FEATURE TONIGHT It's time for the annual Major's RV Service Center's Spring Open House. RVers don't go camping until they have done their parts, accessories, gifts and novelties shopping at one of the largest stores you wil find in New England. Meet John DiPietro in person on Thursday from 9AM to Noon shooting videos. Heck, you might get in one of them! Tiffin Motorhomes held their first national dealer meeting since 2018 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville last weekend. Campers Inn RV sent their newly appointed Brand Ambassador, Uncle Bernie Culliton, to cover the event....
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The value of Mobile Technicians on RVing in New England
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Ryan Hadley of TRIC Mobile RV Repair & Maintenance is representative of the new wave of independent mobile RV technicians entering our industry today. As convenient service-oriented businesses continue to change to meet consumer demands, many experienced RV technicians are starting new business that bring the repair shop to your driveway. When you can have McDonald’s burgers are delivered to your door, then why not RV service at your house. It’s a trend that has caught the attention of RV owners nationwide and Ryan is the guy to answer all your questions about mobile services on your...
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The 11th Annual Survey from KOA
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Always one of our most popular shows each year. Scott Bahr joins us tonight to talk about the highlights of this year’s annual report and the research done by Cairn Consulting Group. The most extensive report in our industry on campers and trends.
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Checking the RV Pulse on RVing in New England
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Well, the road to a happy and trouble-free camping season appears to have a few obstacles in our paths. The industry and our country anxiously wait to see what happens next. We thought this would be good time to take the pulse of our campers in New England tonight. There are many new studies out that validate the high consumer confidence and the ability of campers to still have a successful RVing season despite tariffs, economic uncertainty and the turmoil in Washington. Campers are resilient, how are you adjusting your plans? Let’s Go RVing now.
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Chris and Randy are the new Click and Clack on RVing in New England
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In November, industry veterans Chris Dougherty and Randy Murray launched a new podcast. They join us tonight to talk about the podcast and what they deliver to RV enthusiasts who turn in every week to hear what they have to say. They are two of our most respected technical experts and have over 70 years of RV and industry experience. Learn about the podcast and you will become a regular listener. These guys love to share their knowledge and help RVers enjoy the lifestyle.
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306 - Thomas Edison would be proud of Mike Sokol
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305 - The Value of Campgrounds and RV Dealers on RVing in New England
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John will be live at this important conference for campground owners throughout the Northeast. We will also have two interviews with third generation family members who are playing active roles as they learn the business and see the importance of maintaining the values and culture provided in decades of service to RV enthusiasts.
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304 - Florida in the Rear View Mirror
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303 - All You Need to Know About Renting an RV
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Once we get past the holidays and the consumer shows, RVers start to get serious about their camping adventures in the new year. If you are not ready to buy the new RV, we recommend renting one to see if you are going to like the lifestyle and adventures you have in the great outdoors, while visiting some incredible National Parks, Historical sites, and world-famous attractions right here in the U.S.A. Join us as Sheri Fuller, founder and co-owner of Fuller RV Rentals & Sales in Boylston, MA as she makes here annual visit to RVing in New England. She is truly the first lady of RV rentals....
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302 - Monika Geraci Reviews RV Report Profile Overview
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Our guest will be Monika Geraci, RVIA Industry spokesperson and she will cover key items in this important industry overview of RV Owner Demographics.
info_outlineAs we approach the holidays, we know the winter/spring consumer shows won’t be far behind. The show season kicks off January 24-26 and continues through April. We thought this would be a good time to bring back our good friend, Chris Dougherty, who reviews new RVs and gets to see the innovations and technologies that manufacturers are introducing in the 2020 models that will be at the shows.
Join us this week to learn about these new features so that you will know what to look for when attending the early consumer shows in January. Understanding the new products and technologies will assist you in selecting what is important to you as you contemplate the purchase of your next RV. Do you really need – or want – one of these great items or can you live without it. Draw up your own list of “must haves” as you check out the new RVs and prepare your short list of selections that catch your attention. And who better to get input from than the technical editor of the two leading consumers magazines in our industry?
Chris has been very busy the past four months with industry events around the country and product evaluations that you will see in upcoming issues of the magazines. Pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee – or something stronger – and join us for the wit and wisdom Chris will bring to the program this week.