Motiv Power Systems Secures $60M for EVs
RV PRO StaffMotiv Power Systems, a provider of all-electric medium-duty chassis for buses and trucks, has secured $60 million in equity funding. The Series B round of investment was led by investors...
View ArticleBlack Series Constantly Updates Its Trailers
David MacNealFor manufacturers, Open House is the prime time to introduce new model years. But for Black Series, the design process is iterative and continuous.“From one trailer to the next, we’ll look...
View Article‘Talent’ Trailers Earn Green Certification
RV PRO StaffTRA Certification has announced the first Green Certification of Canadian “talent” trailers. These luxury talent trailers are offered by Vancouver Mobile Dressing Rooms. The new units have...
View ArticleMidwest RV Show Kicks Off in Expanded Venue
RV PRO StaffThe 64th Annual Midwest RV Super Show will be held from Oct. 17-20 at the RV/MH Hall of Fame & Museum in Elkhart, Ind. The Super Show is the first RV consumer show to be held at the new...
View ArticleCouple Files Suit for Defective Sierra RV
RV PRO StaffA Pasadena, Texas, couple is suing a Sierra RV manufacturer, alleging they were sold a defective vehicle.Keith Walls and Amy Walls filed a complaint Sept. 5 in Harris County District Court...
View ArticleCummins Names Kennedy VP of Product Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
RV PRO StaffCummins recently named Melina Kennedy vice president of product compliance and regulatory affairs. In this newly created role, Kennedy will oversee engine emission certification, product...
View ArticleBuckman Named VP, General Manager for Lance
RV PRO StaffREV Group has promoted Matt Buckman to VP, general manager of Lance Camper. Buckman will succeed Jack Cole and Jeff Souleles, who are retiring as co-vice presidents of the California-based...
View ArticleNatural Stone and Tile Wins Coveted Award at Newmar Vendor Dinner
RV PRO StaffNewmar Corp. hosted an elite group at its annual Vendor Appreciation Banquet Thursday evening, Oct. 17, at Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury, Ind. About 170 people attended the event, at...
View ArticleNHTSA: Recalls Made for Starcraft RV and Jayco
RV PRO StaffStarcraft RV is recalling certain 2018 Comet Mini, 2018 to 2019 GPS, Autumn Ridge Outfitter, Launch Ultra Lite, Launch Outfitter 7, Autumn Ridge, Launch Outfitter, Satellite and Avalon and...
View ArticleAirstream, Boeing Partner for Astrovan II
RV PRO StaffAirstream has launched its one-of-a-kind Astrovan II in partnership with Boeing. As part of Boeing’s Commercial Crew program, the Astrovan II will transport astronauts to the launchpad of...
View ArticleAirstream Forms Customer Council to Improve Brand
RV PRO StaffAirstream has launched a new program designed to give customers a larger role in the future of the brand. The Airstream Customer Council (ACC) formally connects Airstream customers to the...
View ArticlenüCamp Stretches Beyond Teardrops
David MacNealSince nüCamp arrived on the spot, the Amish-built, Ohio-based manufacturer has been a leader of the pack in the teardrop category, winning numerous awards along the way. But with the debut...
View ArticleCommunity: Thor Launches Sustainability Website
RV PRO StaffThor Industries has launched a sustainability website detailing its environmental, social and corporate governance program (ESG).Thor believes it is its responsibility to constantly improve...
View ArticleWinnebago Reports Positive Q4 Gain, Decrease in Motorhomes
RV PRO StaffWinnebago Industries has reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2019, showing a decrease of 1.1 percent, going from $536.2 million to $530.4 million. Gross...
View ArticleCommunity: Jayco to Hold a Recycling Drive
RV PRO StaffJayco is bringing more awareness to protecting the environment, as a company mission, during the month of November because of National Recycle Day taking place on Nov. 15.Rather than a...
View ArticleRVIA to Host Webinar on Lauan Plywood Decision
RV PRO StaffThe RV Industry Association will hold a Driving Policy webinar on lauan plywood at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 20, as the industry awaits the decision from the Office of the U.S. Trade...
View ArticleChampagne Models to Come Standard with AquaGo
RV PRO StaffTruma has announced that Forest River’s Cedar Creek division is installing the Truma AquaGo as standard equipment on all of its Champagne fifth wheel models. The Champagne includes several...
View ArticleRV Wholesale Shipments Experience Slight Increase
RV PRO StaffThe RV Industry Association has released its September survey of manufacturers, finding that total RV shipments ended the month with 31,639 wholesale shipments, an increase of 2.2 percent...
View ArticleNHTSA: Recalls Made for Jayco, Thor Motor Coach, Sprinter, and Outdoor RV
RV PRO StaffJayco is recalling certain 2016 to 2017 Alante motorhomes built on Ford F53 chassis. A heat shield may have not been installed, allowing the hydraulic lines to be exposed to excessive...
View ArticleUSTR Approves Duty-Free Treatment for Lauan Plywood
RV PRO StaffOn Monday, the RV industry praised the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) decision to grant duty-free treatment for lauan and meranti plywood from Indonesia. USTR quietly released the...
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