Cummins Inc., an engine and generator supplier, donated one of its trailers, a 16,000-pound capacity aluminum fifth wheel, to the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) for on-site technician training. Although Cummins has donated equipment to RVTI before, including generators and load banks, this is the company’s first RV donation.
Since its founding, RVTI has worked to recruit more individuals into the industry and train them as RV technicians to reduce repair times and keep RVers on the road.
According to Cummins, the company hopes their donation will help the institute accomplish training goals.
“Having a strong RV aftermarket with trained technicians is vital to the success of our industry,” said Karl Wilson, Cummins business development manager. “The efforts of the RV Technical Institute are instrumental towards filling a nationwide gap for these skilled professionals. The RV Technical Institute’s structured program creates highly skilled professionals that reduce customer frustration and minimize repair event cycle time.”
The trailer is designed for students to practice on four generators set up inside the RV.
“We feel it is important to support the RV industry however we can, and we appreciate the RV Technical Institute’s education and development of skilled technicians,” Cummins Marketing Manager Kristin Howard said. “We hope this trailer will help the RV Technical Institute train these technicians in a different capacity.”
According to Wilson, the trailer donation will help the institute expand its curriculum outside and provide a flexible platform for specialized training. Students will be able to troubleshoot, test and run generators from purpose-built platforms.
“The students have been very receptive to the trailer,” RVTI Director of Education Tracy Anglemeyer said. “This trailer is going to make training a lot easier for both the instructors and the students, and we would like to thank Cummins for their donation to the RV Technical Institute and their aid in training current and future technicians.”
Individuals can sign up for online, hybrid, or in-person Level 1 and Level 2 classes and learn the RV Technical Institute’s curriculum for just $600 a year.
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