Podcast 192 - Industry Open House with John DiPietro
Release Date: 09/28/2022
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John is on assignment this week checking out the new 2024 models that are being shown at consumer shows this year. He is sending us some videos and pictures and hope to call into the show if time permits. The RV Business Top 50 Dealers in the country have been announced and two of the most respected NERVDA family business are on the list. See who they are!
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This is not a repeat of last week. Our rental RV interview with Sheri Fuller was so engaging we just didn’t get to speak about Summer Stories and Fall Favorites. So tonight, you are our special guests and you get to tell us your best camping adventures this year. We also recognize that Summer is not over yet! However, we also want to hear about your Fall camping plans. Many campers feel that the Fall presents some of the best moments in the great outdoors. What are some of your favorite things to do, or places to visit in the Fall.
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That loud explosion you heard the other day was really Dan Dominski introducing the world to the new RV Channel being launched by Cannella Media DTC. Although the channel is new, the company and people behind this endeavor are not. RVTV is a captivating video channel that explores the world of recreational vehicles. It offers informative reviews, maintenance tips, and breathtaking travel documentaries, immersing viewers in the vibrant RV culture. Whether you're an enthusiast, traveler, or seeking adventure inspiration, RVTV is your ultimate destination for all things RV.
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Tony and Peggy Barthel are reporting from the FROG rally this week for RV Business. FROG: Forest River Owner’s Group. He is out there with Mike Sokol of RVElectricity fame. They will join us on the show to talk about what they are seeing, hearing, and checking out with active RVers at the rally. We also will talk about Bayley’s Family Camping Resort in Pine Point (Scarborough) Maine and why it is one of the most popular camping resorts in the Northeast. And we caught up with Frank Palange as he was leaving the resort in the rain yesterday
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As we approach the end of our official camping season in New England, we always look forward to the major fundraiser at Normandy Farms Family Camping Resort on Sept 15-17. The event also includes a display of RVs from several NERVDA dealers. There are a limited number of sites still available at this great campground. Have you ever experienced a medical emergency on the road while enjoying the RV lifestyle? Do you have all your medical information with you when you travel? What special insurance coverage do you have that may be of interest to others while away from home? Any stories you want...
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It’s about half-way through the New England camping season so we are going to check in with our fans to see what they have experienced this year. Are the campgrounds full, was it easy getting reservations, are campers changing, and is this still an affordable vacation for you and your family? Join the conversation tonight. Did you buy a new RV this year? With inventories up and prices down, are you and your camping friends taking advantage of the great deals on dealer’s lots now? Are you a traveling Rver or a destination camper. Who’s your favorite dealer, and why?
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Elevating the Customer Experience the Lippert way! Nicole Sult, VP Customer Experience, joins John and Bob to discuss the Lippert commitment to RVers and how they are improving all aspects of the consumer relationship.
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On October 14, an annular solar eclipse will cross a small part of North America. EclipseFest23 is just 20 miles from Crater Lake National Park and offers unobstructed views of the eclipse while surrounded by other eclipse chasers, families, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
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NASCAR, RVs and CAMPING simply go well together. This year we have a lot of engagement in various racing series locally and around the country. The NASCAR Cup Series returns to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend with two races on Saturday, including the Xfinity Series race and on Sunday the NASCAR Cup Series Crayon 301 is the headliner. You will see the Kaulig Racing entries in the Xfinity and Cup Series races decked out with the Campers Inn RV decals and colors. On Memorial Day Weekend It was an awesome turnout of fans at the Thunder Road International Speedbowl for the 60th...
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Some of our best shows are when we can showcase RVers chasing their dreams, hitting the road, and checking attractions and campgrounds off their bucket list. This week is very special because Ron and Bob go back to their days in the Document Imaging and Intelligent Information Management industries. Bob owned a document imaging company and Ron was a representative with Minolta Corporation, supporting their microfilm and digital scanning systems and software. Ron is one of the most highly focused and detailed people you will ever meet. He meticulously takes care of his truck and Jayco...
info_outlineDiPietro Rocks in Elkhart, Indiana this week . . .
I got the easy assignment this week – sitting home with Covid while John had to do double-duty at the annual Elkhart Dealer Open House. He is working almost non-stop covering everything that manufacturers are showcasing to dealers this year. We will see some of these new and exciting products at the Boston RV & Camping Expo, January 13-16.
Seacoast RVs in Saco, ME was once again (over ten years straight) was recognized as the #1 Kropf park model dealer in the country.
Brinkley RV, a new company from the original founders of Grand Design RV, showed their first prototype of a luxury mid-profile fifth-wheel.
John even found time to co-emcee the RVWA breakfast meeting on Tuesday morning. John and Jessica Rider, Managing Director of RVWA entertained a large audience of industry women, and men, who are fully supportive of the RV Women’s Association and their many programs.
John also spent time with our media friends at RV Business and Woodall’s Campground Magazine, comparing notes and discussing the highlights of the week-long event that is the highlight of the RV industry each September.