RVIA Changes Fifth Wheel Square Footage
March 12, 2020
The RVIA board of directors met on March 4, 2020, and removed the 430-square-feet in set-up mode limitation for fifth wheels. This change is effective immediately…
OEM Increases Energy Storage Capacity on Some Camper Vans
March 12, 2020
Winnebago Industries has increased the energy storage capacity on some of its camper vans by 10 percent. Owners of these vans can now run their units longer off-grid without generator noise or greenhouse emissions.
Audio Supplier Rocks New 12-volt Gear
March 12, 2020
Boss Audio Systems has launched its newest 12-volt aftermarket audio product line. Its Phantom Skull speakers feature illuminated red eyes that pulse to the beat of the music.
RV Training Program Breaks from Industry Standards
March 12, 2020
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) changed its certification program to make it less complicated than one adopted this year by the RV industry. Under the new program, people who complete training can test to become…
Heartland Recreational Vehicles Seeks to Patent Feature
March 12, 2020
Heartland Recreational Vehicles has applied for a patent for its new Stor-Mor Storage system. Stor-Mor maximizes front-end storage space in an RV.
Week of Celebration for RV Dealers
March 11, 2020
The Society of Certified RV Professionals has designated this week as RV Fixed Operations Professional Certification Week. The society along with the Mike Molino RV Learning Center…
Upcoming RV Technician Training Classes
March 11, 2020
Seeking to train as many RV technicians as possible, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) continues its offering of free classes. Three different Level 1 classes are currently scheduled and are taking additional students.
Camco Offers New Waste Transport Solutions
March 11, 2020
Camco Manufacturing has launched two new Rhino Tote Tanks with Steerable Wheels. The ready-to-use kit comes with everything needed to transport waste from an RV to a dump station when you’re parked too far away for an RV sewer hose.
Hall of Fame Induction Dinner Tickets Going Fast
March 11, 2020
While the RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Annual Induction Dinner celebrating the Class of 2020 is still months away, reservations are pouring in, according to RV/MH Hall of Fame President Darryl Searer.
Major Supplier to RV Industry Halts All Commercial Employee Travel
March 11, 2020
Responding to the global spread of coronavirus and COVID-19, Cummins joined a growing list of companies imposing travel restrictions on its employees. Although the company’s products will be on display at this week’s…
Thor Industries Carefully Monitoring Supply Chains
March 10, 2020
Thor Industries CEO and President Bob Martin said there has been a “sharp increase” in the last week or two regarding concerns around the coronavirus and its potential to cause further…
Elkhart County Health Department Update on COVID-19
March 10, 2020
According to Elkhart County Health Department officials, two cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in the Indianapolis area. Both people attended the same out-of-town conference and were apparently infected there.
