In this Drivers Edition, Kenny recaps his recent trip to Overland Expo West, where attendance held strong despite expectations of a slowdown. He shares insights on buzzworthy gear like the Jeep/Dometic ARTT rooftop system and weighs in on industry chatter following the Overland Collective merger.

From there, we dive into the real talk on the RV industry’s rebound — wholesale shipments are up, Lazydays service revenue is climbing, and those “COVID campers”? Many are sticking around.

Then we head into the legislative battleground: California’s EV waiver drama, a surprise land sell-off reversal in Congress, and why public-land advocates are gearing up for more fights.

We also break down new RV buyer demographics (hello, Gen Z), why pickleball is outpacing Wi-Fi upgrades, and how the rise of tech-ready rigs is reshaping remote work on the road.

Plus, a rapid-fire news blitz covering campground expansion, record-breaking retail numbers, and a massive RV travel forecast for 2025.

Topics Covered:

• Overland Expo West: crowd trends + new tech
• RV market rebound: Q1 growth, post-slump strategies
• Public lands politics: what got blocked and why it matters
• Who’s buying RVs now — and what features they’re demanding
• Quick-hits: site expansions, sales records, and 72M RVers expected

Product Spotlight:

• Jeep x Dometic ARTT Rooftop System – Seamless integration, smart design
• Overland Collective Merger – What it means for future expos

Behind the Scenes:

• How RV marketing is adapting post-2023 slump
• Real ROI: pickleball courts vs. fiber-optic upgrades at campgrounds

Quick-Hit News:

1. 18,000 new campground sites coming by 2027
2. Blue Compass smashes retail share records
3. RVIA says 72 million Americans will RV in 2025

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Take care all and we will catch you next time.

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