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Ep 07 Nick Schmidt GM of Sunshine State RV
In this episode, Hank Strange welcomes Nick Schmidt of Sunshine State RVs for a deep dive into the Class B RV industry. They discuss the current market, the need for innovation, and future prospects. They also explore the latest developments from Mercedes, Ford, and Ram's ProMaster. Further, they compare American and European RV models and the Trivado 59 k and 59 kl. The episode concludes with a discussion on traveling with medications and misconceptions about All-Wheel Drive.
Key Points
- Nick Schmidt from Sunshine State RVs discusses the current state of the Class B RV industry, noting that it's the only segment that is still growing despite economic concerns and is seeing innovation from manufacturers.
- Sunshine State RVs has a tradition of company outings, like annual fishing trips and weekly lunches, to build team morale and foster a community atmosphere, which also extends to their customer interactions.
- The trend towards all-wheel drive and off-road capabilities in Class B RVs is growing, with manufacturers like Ford introducing models like the Transit Trail and companies like 27North specializing in off-road capable vans.
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