EXCLUSIVE: Hankook Details Entrance to RV Tire Market
April 13, 2021
Global tire supplier Hankook Tire said a survey finding “huge demand” for travel trailer tire offerings led the company to create its first RV industry tire.
Xantrex Appoints Five to Expanded Sales Team
April 13, 2021
Power technology supplier Xantrex is adding several team members to its RV aftermarket and OEM sectors.
CEOs Discuss Semiconductor Shortage at White House Summit
April 13, 2021
American semiconductor producers, automotive manufacturers and tech companies met with President Joe Biden and other cabinet members Monday afternoon to discuss the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage.
Jayco Awarded Patent for Raised Fifth Wheel Kitchen
April 13, 2021
Middlebury, Indiana-based Jayco received a patent that claims a design for a raised kitchen in a fifth wheel.
Thor Studies RV Rental Experiences
April 13, 2021
Thor Industries released findings regarding consumer rental experiences, key motivators and purchase likelihoods in the company’s 2020 U.S. RV Rental Study.
Lance Camper Partners with ‘The Woman Angler’
April 13, 2021
A co-marketing partnership between manufacturer Lance Camper and bass angler Angie Scott is coming to the truck camper segment.
Winnebago Honors Iowa Dealership
April 13, 2021
Forest City, Iowa-based Lichtsinn RV was recognized in Winnebago’s top one-third of dealer locations for “superior owner satisfaction.”
Campground Association Continues Advocacy
April 13, 2021
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) detailed its continuing lobbying efforts to keep campgrounds open and operating in both the U.S. and Canada. The announcement came amidst increasing COVID-19 restrictions in Ontario, Canada.
EXCLUSIVE: General Manager Talks New PDI Facility
April 12, 2021
Draper, Utah-based General RV is opening its 150,000-square-foot inspections facility with an intent to improve traditional RV industry business practices.
Lippert Plant Earns Merit Certification
April 12, 2021
Lippert Components, Inc.’s Plant 50 has been recognized with the Voluntary Protection Program’s (VPP) Merit Certification through 2022. VPP is a partnership with the Indiana
EXCLUSIVE: Technical Institute to Train 500 RV Retailer Technicians
April 12, 2021
A partnership between RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and RV Retailer (RVR) will provide more than 500 RVR technicians access to the institute’s training curriculum and certification.
Patrick Industries Acquires Marine Flooring Supplier
April 12, 2021
Patrick Industries has acquired foam flooring supplier Hyperform, operating under the SeaDek brand name. Hyperform serves the marine, powersports, utility and pool industries under sister
