2019 Wholesale Vehicle Shipment Numbers
January 27, 2020
RVIA’s December survey of RV manufacturers indicated total wholesale RV shipments ended the month at 27,516 RVs shipped to dealers, a decrease of (-3.0 percent) from…
Tom Manning and Associates Adds New Sales Rep
January 27, 2020
Tom Manning and Associates (TMA) has hired Mark Willes as a new sales team member. Willes brings more than 15 years of experience in the RV aftermarket to TMA.
Elkhart Chamber Offers OSHA Training in February
January 27, 2020
A two-day OSHA General Industry Safety & Health Program will be held on Feb. 4-5 at the Matterhorn Conference Center at 2041 Cassopolis St. in Elkhart.
Free February Technician Training from PRVCA
January 27, 2020
The Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Campground Association (PRVCA) offers free technician training throughout the year for its members. The following classes are being offered in February…
MBA RV Rental School to Offer New Curriculum
January 27, 2020
Registration is underway for the 2020 MBA Insurance RV Rental School that will feature new curriculum Feb. 25 to 27 at the Tuscany Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Select Ford Vehicles to Feature Lippert OneControl
January 24, 2020
Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) and Ford Motor Company have partnered to bring OneControl smart RV technology to Ford vehicles via SYNC 3 and AppLink. Ford owners will now be able to access OneControl’s app features in order to monitor and control an RV while towing with a properly equipped Ford vehicle.
Leading Economic Index Declined in December
January 24, 2020
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. declined 0.3 percent in December to 111.2 (2016 = 100), following a 0.1 percent increase in November, and a 0.2 percent decline…
Way Interglobal Network Partners with Merlin Solar
January 24, 2020
Elkhart, Indiana-based Way Interglobal Network is partnering with Merlin Solar, based in Silicon Valley, California. “Merlin Solar is a high-tech solar product manufacturer with more than 50…
Bipartisan Bills Would Remedy Trailer Floorplan Interest Deduction
January 24, 2020
U.S. Reps. Jackie Walorski (R-IN) and Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) have introduced the bipartisan Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 4349) to restore inventory financing interest deductibility…
Derema Group Hires New Dealer Specialist
January 24, 2020
Derema Group, a national sales and marketing agency in the RV, outdoor and marine markets, has hired Slattery to its Central team. Slattery’s territory will include Michigan, Ohio and northern…
Equal-i-Zer Hitch Wins Eighth Gold Trailer Life Readers’ Choice Award
January 24, 2020
The Equal-i-zer hitch has won a gold award for the eighth consecutive year by Trailer Life Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Award. Voting for this award is done by readers of Trailer Life Magazine…
City of Madison to Sole Source Envision Solar for Fleet Vehicles
January 23, 2020
Envision Solar International officials report the city council of Madison, Wisconsin, voted to pass a resolution authorizing a noncompetitive purchase of Envision Solar’s RV ARC vehicle charging…
