Stories in this issue:
8 Taking European Styling to a New Level
In an exclusive RV News Q&A, Thor Industries Senior Vice President of International Operations Troy James elaborates on Erwin Hymer USA’s plans to bring European innovation to the American RV market.
16 Supplier Profile: Pressure to Succeed
Over the past year, Truck System Technologies’ tire pressure monitoring system has gone from aftermarket-only to the first TPMS to be approved for OE use on Forest River and Thor Industries units.
26 Navigating RV Smart Controls
More manufacturers are adopting smart RV controls, but no single multiplex system is clearly the dominant choice. Explore what systems are being chosen by fifth wheel manufacturers and why.
34 The Paradigm of Independence
Fifth wheel floor plans from new manufacturer Alliance RV have begun shipping to dealers. The OEM’s designs are based on extensive consumer feedback and input from its staff of seasoned RV industry veterans.
40 Fifth Wheel Evolution
Product managers from popular fifth wheel brands share insight on the disproportionate growth at the higher-end of the category, where consumers have come to expect residential-style amenities.
46 Supplier Profile: Vision Quest
The staff at Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. think its new VueSmart rearview camera for trailers is a game-changer. Other new products from the supplier include LED trailer lights, trailer connectors and Brake Buddy updates.
54 Dealer Profile: Signed, Sealed and Delivered
Gauthiers’ RV Center in Louisiana earns customer loyalty by providing numerous extra with the purchase of every RV. The dealership thoroughly inspects every unit and then seals the deal in a rather novel way.
62 Supplier Profile: Inventing the Future of Towing
Curt Manufacturing has been debuting creative towing accessories one after another thanks to its dedicated innovation team, which has filed 21 new-product patents in the last three years.
