OE Supplier Extends Suspension of Operations
April 10, 2020
Patrick Industries has extended the suspension of operations at some of its plants an additional one to three weeks.
What Companies Making or Selling PPE Must Know
April 9, 2020
As some RV industry suppliers begin producing personal protective equipment (PPE) in response to the COVID-19 crisis, RVIA is offering legal insight from the Arent Fox law firm for companies…
RV Tech Training Moving to Zoom
April 9, 2020
In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the RV Technical Institute will begin offering the Level 1 training course online later this month.
Webinar, Online Resource for RV Dealers Navigating Crisis
April 9, 2020
RV Trader parent company Trader Interactive is hosting a webinar today, April 9, to give RV dealers the latest information on getting forgivable loans through the CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Cummins Foundation Helps Kids Affected by Pandemic
April 9, 2020
The Cummins Foundation is issuing emergency grants to non-profits addressing the needs of families and children impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
OEM Extends Warranties 60 Days Due to Coronavirus
April 9, 2020
All of REV Group’s RV companies have issued warranty extensions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supplier Reassigns 90 Employees to Make PPE
April 9, 2020
Covercraft Industries, parent company of RV cover manufacturer ADCO, is bringing its Wichita Falls, Texas, production facility back online to expand the production of personal protective equipment (PPE) due to increased demand and need during the COVID-19 crisis.
Dealership Provides Motorhome for Hospital Staff
April 9, 2020
Fresno, California-based dealership RV Country is providing a motorhome as a rest and meeting location for frontline health care workers at Kaweah Delta Medical Center in Visalia, California.
Curt Gets Into Dinghy Towing with New Tow Bar
April 8, 2020
Towing supplier Curt has entered the dinghy towing market with a new non-binding tow bar, the Rambler, as well as a complete line of supporting products.
Bish Gets Relentless
April 8, 2020
Relentless Dealer Services (RDS), based in Greenwood, Indiana, is partnering with Boise, Idaho-based Bish’s RV.
Exclusive: Fifth Wheel OEMs Capitalize on RVIA Square Footage Decision
April 8, 2020
During an early March meeting of RVIA’s board of directors, a number of industry practices were analyzed, including the then-current limitations of 430 square feet for fifth wheels and 400 square feet for travel trailers in set-up mode.
Major Supplier ‘Rightsizing’ Workforce
April 8, 2020
Following the temporary closure of all but 15 of its more than 90 facilities last month, Lippert Components Inc. parent company LCI Industries is cutting pay for executives, “rightsizing” its workforce and putting some employees on furlough.
