The September 2020 issue of RV News magazine is now available. To start reading it before it shows up in your mailbox, click here.
Stories in this issue:
8 Progress manufacturing Celebrates 75 Years of Safe Towing
The company known for the Equal-i-zer and Fastway brands is celebrating its “Diamonds and Gold anniversary.
16 Take a Load Off: Energy Management Systems
As RV power needs increase, managing available power and its many sources to ensure everything works without tripping breakers has become increasingly challenging. Two companies have developed technology and products to help RV manufacturers manage the load.
26 “Reframing” the Type A Gas Motorhome Market
Ford’s F-53 chassis gets numerous upgrades and enhancements for 2020, not the least of which is a new gas engine.
26 How Electricity Work: Electricity Simplified
Volts, watts, amps, ohms, circuits, resistance and how they all interrelate are explained so even RV salespeople can grasp their complexity.
30 Industry Trends: Powerful Changes and Parks/Campgrounds
The impact of RVs increasingly incorporating 50-amp service could be problematic in the future for both the RV and campground industries.
38 Industry Trends: TOP SECRET: Fortune Favors the Bold
RV manufacturers were creative when launching 2021 units and how dealers would view them and make purchasing decisions.
40 2021 New Units and Floorplans
Next year’s models are highlighted in detail to help dealers make purchasing decisions for next year.
114 Dealer Profile: Exceeding Expectations Everyday
Despite a limited lot size, King’s Campers is a leading KZ and Tiffin dealer in Wisconsin. Moving so many units annually is done by careful ordering and high inventory turns.
