The state-mandated closures of all businesses not deemed “essential” in Indiana, Michigan and elsewhere have forced some but not all RV aftermarket suppliers to temporarily cease production.
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.
Indiana has joined the growing list of states issuing stay-at-home orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In an address to the state Monday, March 23, Gov. Eric Holcomb asked Hoosiers…
Winnebago Industries Inc. is temporarily suspending most production activities at the company’s Winnebago, Grand Design RV, Newmar, and Chris-Craft facilities. The company has made the decision in response to the coronavirus pandemic…
Gigi Stetler, CEO of RV Sales of Broward (County, Florida) and founder of the non-profit RV Advisor Consumer Association (RVACA), will soon begin providing free RVs to healthcare workers and other public service workers on the front line of the coronavirus fight.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued RV recalls affecting 2020 travel trailers from Triple E Recreational Vehicles and Heartland Recreational Vehicles.
The Small Business Administration will work directly with state governors to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses severely impacted by COVID-19. New paid sick leave legislation takes effect April 2.
RVIA, RVDA and ARVC jointly sent a letter to all 50 state governors, urging them to recognize the RV industry and campgrounds as essential businesses and to allow them to remain operational during the COVID-19 outbreak.
RVIA has gathered talking points and the latest industry-specific info in a comprehensive online resource to help RV professionals respond to the coronavirus outbreak and mitigate its impact on the industry.
In a letter to Vice President Mike Pence, who leads the Coronavirus Task Force, the industry group for RV makers said they planned to donate RVs for use in the most critical health care settings in the country, as determined by the Coronavirus Task Force.
With the coronavirus outbreak, RV dealer sales teams may be wondering how to best do their jobs right now. President of Sobel University, Randy Sobel, released a video statement addressing COVID-19 concerns.
In response to the coronavirus, Airstream has decided to cancel its 2020 Dealer Meeting. Airstream President and CEO Bob Wheeler sent the following letter to dealers…
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