Camper Concepts Foreshadowing Cushier RV Life in the 2020s
January 10, 2020
The RV world reached new heights in the 2010s, laying the groundwork for what could be an even bigger decade to come. Not only did
Envision Gets Patent for Curbside Electric Vehicle Charging
January 10, 2020
Envision Solar International Inc., producer of sustainable infrastructure products for electric vehicle charging, has received a patent for EV Standard, a renewably energized street lamp product providing electric vehicle charging at the curb.
RV and PMRV Electric Code Revision Cycle Begins
January 9, 2020
Like many National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes, NFPA 70, the National Electric Code (NEC), undergoes a three-year long revision cycle for the publication of each new edition of the code.
Lippert Adding Four Curt Towing Products to Its Gold Circle Program
January 9, 2020
Lippert Components Inc., a leading supplier to the RV industry, has added four towing products from Curt Manufacturing to its Gold Circle Dealer Program.
RV Technical Institute Holds Inaugural Class
January 9, 2020
For the first time, students gathered in Elkhart, Indiana, this week at the new RV Technical Institute (RVTI) where they began an 8-week course covering the new Level 1 RV technician curriculum and a pilot of the Level 2 curriculum.
Registration Now Open for NATDA Trailer Show
January 9, 2020
Returning to Nashville, Tennessee, for the first time since 2016, the North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) is now accepting registration for its 2020 Trailer Show. The show will be held Sept. 2-4, 2020 at Music City Center.
RV Learning Center and KPA Offer Safety, OSHA Webinars
January 9, 2020
The RVDA’s Mike Molino RV Learning Center, in conjunction with strategic partner KPA, will host two upcoming webinars on safety and inspections by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). These complimentary webinars have…
Lippert Becomes Exclusive Distributor for Alpha Systems
January 9, 2020
Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) has entered into an exclusive RV and Marine Aftermarket distribution partnership with Alpha Systems. The Elkhart-based company manufactures adhesives and sealants specifically engineered to provide premium performance and flexibility for RV roofs.
Jaeger-Unitek Promotes Phelan to Sales Manager
January 9, 2020
Jaeger-Unitek Sealing Solutions announced the promotion of Colton Phelan to Sales Manager. In his new role, Phelan will lead all sales activities serving both existing and new market development initiatives.
Thor Motor Coach Sequence Named One of Nine Best Camper Vans
January 8, 2020
Curbed, a website celebrating neighborhoods, homes and cities across the country, in addition to RV campers and trailers, has named Thor Motor Coach’s Sequence type B one of nine best camper vans of 2019.
Meet 2020 RVDA Chairman Ron Shepherd
January 8, 2020
Ron Shepherd exchanged the automotive industry for the RV industry in 1990 when he became partners with an experienced RV dealer. The two grew their dealership from a mom-and-pop operation with $2 million in annual sales to one of Tulsa’s premier dealerships.
Fastway Launches Flash Integrated Scale Ball Mount
January 8, 2020
Fastway has expanded its Flash Ball Mount line, to include the Integrated Scale Ball Mount (ISBM). The product features an integrated tongue weight scale that helps trailer owners reach proper tongue weight for each trailer load for improved towing performance and greater safety.
