Thor Sets Date to Resume Production
April 15, 2020
Thor Industries will begin to resume RV production in North America on May 4. The RV manufacturer resumed production at some European RV facilities yesterday, April 14,
Big Stories
ASA Electronics and Lippert Components Court Battle Continues
April 14, 2020
ASA Electronics took new steps in its legal battle with Lippert Components this month, expanding its complaint to pursue claims for fraud and punitive damages …
Major Motorhome OEM Reopening Plants
April 13, 2020
Tiffin Motorhomes is reopening its shuttered plants this week.
Exclusive: Fifth Wheel OEMs Capitalize on RVIA Square Footage Decision
April 8, 2020
During an early March meeting of RVIA’s board of directors, a number of industry practices were analyzed, including the then-current limitations of 430 square feet for fifth wheels and 400 square feet for travel trailers in set-up mode.
Huge OEM’s CEO Drops Salary to Zero
April 7, 2020
The head of the RV industry’s largest manufacturer has given himself what is likely the industry’s largest executive pay cut.
Major Dealership Cuts Workforce 25 Percent
April 6, 2020
Lazydays RV is reducing its workforce and taking other immediate actions in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Businesses Can Now Apply for Paycheck Protection Loans
April 3, 2020
Eligible businesses can apply for Paycheck Protection Program small business loans to cover qualified payroll costs including rent, utilities and interest on mortgage and other debt obligations.
Feds Can Cover RV Dealers’ Payroll During Pandemic
April 2, 2020
The recently passed federal stimulus bill allows RV dealers with fewer than 500 employees to get Small Business Administration loans to cover all paychecks for the next two months. Dealers that don’t cut staff or wages can get most of their loans forgiven.
RVIA Cancels RVs Move America in Washington DC
March 30, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 crisis and CDC recommendations, RVIA has canceled RVs Move America Week. The association said it made the decision based on concern for its members, their families and RVIA staff.
Newmar Debuts New Front-engine Diesel Canyon Star
March 30, 2020
Newmar just debuted its new front-engine diesel motorhome, the 2021 Newmar Canyon Star.
Indiana Governor’s Order: RV Manufacturers are Essential Businesses
March 25, 2020
Based on the information RVIA received from Indiana state officials, RV manufacturing qualifies as essential businesses in Indiana under Gov. Eric Holcomb’s March 23 Executive Order…
Thor Industries Temporarily Halts Production
March 24, 2020
Thor Industries temporarily halts production at all North American plants and a “substantial portion” of its European plants. The company expressed confidence it was well-prepared to weather the current economic uncertainty.
