Walex Hires New RV Rep Agency for U.S.
December 3, 2019
Walex Products Co. has hired Tom Manning & Associates as the company’s new aftermarket RV rep agency for the United States, effective Dec. 1, 2019.
General RV Replaces Virginia Location with New Supercenter
December 3, 2019
General RV Center has opened a new location in Ashland, Virginia. Located at 12500 Harley Club Drive, the Ashland Supercenter was built on property adjacent to General RV’s former dealership.
RV News Exclusive: New Trade Show Opens in Tampa This Week
December 3, 2019
Keller Marine and RV is having an inaugural Southeastern aftermarket show starting on Wednesday in Tampa, Florida at the Tampa Downtown Convention Center.
Alliance RV Hires Former Heartland Exec as VP
December 2, 2019
Alliance RV hired Steve Lidy, formally of Heartland RV as vice president of marketing. Lidy will be responsible for all marketing initiatives, including building the
MARVAC to Offer Technical Training to Members
December 2, 2019
The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is providing free RV technical training classes Dec. 10-12, at the association’s office in Okemos, Mich.
Airstream CEO Mulls Non-aluminum, Rivetless Units
December 2, 2019
Polished aluminum, rivets and a distinctive silhouette have been Airstream’s three defining elements for the better part of a century, but the manufacturer is open to dropping one or two of those signature features in future models.
Decline Expected for 2020 RV Wholesale Shipments
December 2, 2019
RV wholesale shipments are expected to surpass 400,000 units by the end of 2019 and then see a minimal drop in 2020, according to the quarterly forecast by independent RV industry analyst Richard Curtin.
December 2019 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) RV Recalls
December 2, 2019
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced RV safety recalls for Daimler Vans USA, Keystone, KZ, Newmar and Thor Motor Coach.
Lippert’s Charitable Organization Gets New Home
December 1, 2019
Acts of Service, a nonprofit that has inspired half a million hours of volunteerism in northern Indiana, is making a move. On Monday afternoon, Lippert Components Inc.
October Wholesale Shipments Down
November 30, 2019
Total RV shipments ended October with 38,972 wholesale shipments, down 10.5 percent from the 43,568 units shipped last year, according the RV Industry Association’s October survey of manufacturers. Towables totaled 34,866 units for the month, a decrease of 10 percent compared to last year.
Exclusive: RV Inspection Facility Proposed in Elkhart
November 27, 2019
A spring 2020 opening is scheduled for a new RV inspection facility in Elkhart County, where multiple manufacturers could bring their products in for a quality-control once-over before they are shipped to dealers.
Upcoming F&I and OSHA Webinars
November 27, 2019
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center is offering four dealer webinars in December on several F&I and OSHA compliance topics.
