Garry Enyart Re-elected as RVIA Chairman
November 20, 2019
The RV Industry Board of Directors re-elected Gary Enyart as chair for 2020. Enyart has served as chairman since being elected to the position last September.
Forest River Adopts LCI Italy Table Mechanisms For All Sprinter Type C
November 20, 2019
Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) announces Forest River has adopted the Planet four-direction rotating table mechanism for all Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Type C motorhomes. The Planet table mechanism was developed by LCI Italy as part of the DaVinci Series line of movable and adjustable table mechanisms.
Curt Launches Bluetooth Mobile Towing Scale
November 15, 2019
Curt, supplier of towing products and American-made, custom-fit trailer hitches, introduces a Bluetooth-enabled, smartphone-compatible mobile towing scale called BetterWeigh.
Furrion Sense 12-Volt Entertainment Now Available
November 15, 2019
Furrion, a leading supplier of luxury products to the RV industry, announces availability of its new Furrion Sense 12-volt, all-in-one entertainment system.
Exclusive: RV/MH Hall of Fame Nominees Are In
November 15, 2019
Eight new nominees will be up for consideration for enshrinement into the RV/MH Hall of Fame next year with the final picks slated for Jan. 1, 2020. Darryl Searer, Hall of Fame president, says the group of nominees are…
Exclusive: Ingrassia Discusses RVDA Convention
November 15, 2019
Preliminary figures show overall attendance was up during the annual 2019 RV Dealers Convention Expo in Las Vegas, which wrapped up Thursday.
LCI Appoints Former Camping World Exec to Board of Directors
November 15, 2019
LCI Industries, parent company of Lippert Components Inc., has appointed Johnny Sirpilla to its board of directors. Previously, Sirpilla served as president of Camping World Accessory Stores,
RVIA: Ask Your Member of Congress to Join RV Caucus
November 14, 2019
Growing the ranks of the House and Senate RV Caucuses is critical to growing the influence of the RV industry on Capitol Hill. Constituents can help the industry by asking their members of Congress to join.
SmartPlug Systems Adds Sales and Marketing Executive
November 14, 2019
SmartPlug Systems, which manufactures safety-focused shore power delivery systems for the RV market, has hired Ron Bailey as its new global vice president of sales and marketing. He will replace Terry Gilliland, who is to retire in early 2020.
RVIA Seeks Support for Vocational Training Bill
November 14, 2019
A strong 21st century workforce is key to the RV industry’s success and the U.S. economy, RVIA says. Congress must act now to empower students and workers and help address this skilled worker shortage.
RVLI Sales Rep Agency Under New Ownership
November 14, 2019
Rosie Hirsch, owner of manufacturer sales representative agency RV Lifestyle Inc., announces the sale of the business effective Oct. 30, 2019. The new owners are Reese Bischoff and Sheldon Sterling.
Elkhart Employers Adding Jobs, Plan More Hiring
November 14, 2019
In a survey of employers in the South Bend-Elkhart region, more than 80 percent of participants added workers in the last six months, with 63 percent already planning further employment growth in 2020.
