HUD Park Model Proposal Miffs Some Tiny Home Supporters
RV PRO StaffThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule to modify the Manufactured Home Procedural and Enforcement Regulations that define the total area of a park model home...
View ArticleFRVTA Slots 21st RV SuperSaver Show for April 15-17
RV PRO StaffRegion One of the Florida RV Trade Association returns for its 21st annual admission-free RV show at the Lee County Sports Complex/Hammond Stadium in south Fort Myers from April 15 -17,...
View ArticleBlaze Damages Pennsylvania Dealership
RV PRO StaffPolice and firefighters responded to a blaze Wednesday (March 30) that damaged a Boyertown, Pa., RV dealership.The Mercury News reports that at approximately 7:44 p.m., fire crews were...
View ArticleAirstream to Acquire Compact Trailer Maker Nest
RV PRO StaffThor Industries subsidiary Airstream reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Nest Caravans, a start-up company that has designed a compact travel trailer, Airstream officials...
View ArticleEmployment, Minimum Wage Top ARVC’s Legislative List
RV PRO StaffThe National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds provided its state affiliates and members with actionable intelligence on 248 proposals for new state legislation and regulatory...
View ArticleDeadline Approaches for RVDA of Canada Payroll Survey
RV PRO StaffThe deadline approaches for RV Dealers Association of Canada’s National RV Payroll Survey.Members have until Friday (April 8) to complete the survey, which the Association hopes will...
View ArticlePacific Coachworks Taps Production Leader for Idaho Plant
Pacific Coachworks has added industry veteran James Rowland as the company’s production manager at its Nampa, Idaho, facility, according to a news release Monday (April 5).According to the release,...
View ArticleADESA Finalizes Deal for Brasher Auctions, Floorplan Lending Business
RV PRO StaffCarmel, Ind.-based KAR Auction Services subsidiary ADESA has completed the acquisition of eight auctions in the western U.S., according to a news release from the company Monday (April...
View ArticleNational RV Supply Debuts Online Buyers’ Portal
RV PRO StaffNational RV Supply, the Camping World/Good Sam wholesale company, has debuted a website that allows its dealers to place online orders and inquire on pricing for more than 15,000 SKU...
View ArticleNorth Carolina Dealers Tap New-Look Board
By Jesse SidlauskasThe North Carolina RV Dealers held its annual meeting in late March, electing a new-look board of directors, the Association’s new President Rex Creech said.The Association announced...
View ArticleUnited Shade Aims to Customize Valence Fabrics
United Shade's Impulse Shade systemDicor affiliate United Shade is hoping both OEM and aftermarket customers should have a few more options when it comes to window shades and valences.For the latest...
View ArticleAlly Signs On as RVDA Expo Silver Partner
RV PRO StaffAlly Financial is a Silver Partner for the 2016 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo, Nov. 7-11 at Bally’s in Las Vegas.The Expo is sponsored by the RV Dealers Association, RVDA of...
View ArticleWind-Stoked Wildfire Causes California RVers to Evacuate
RV PRO StaffA wildfire driven by gusty winds erupted in western Arizona on Wednesday, jumping the Colorado River into California and prompting the evacuation of a resort and RV parks before flames...
View ArticleLeisure Travel Vans Partners with Truma for 2017 Lineup
RV PRO StaffLeisure Travel Vans, a brand of Triple E RVs, has partnered with Truma to offer a premium water heating system to its product lineup for 2017, the companies reported in a joint release...
View ArticleNew Owners at Ontario Dealership Aiming for ‘Next Level’
RV PRO StaffThe new owners of Len’s RV in Brighton, Ontario, hosted a ribbon cutting at Wine and Cheese on Tuesday (April 5).After more than 26 years in operation, Len’s RV was sold in November 2015...
View ArticleNewmar Makes Cuts to Workforce
RV PRO StaffNappanee, Ind.-based Newmar Corp. reduced its workforce April 1 due to a softening of early-season sales, according to a report from the South Bend Tribune.While the company, which was...
View ArticleREV Group Buys Pennsylvania Vehicle Maker
RV PRO StaffKovatch Mobile Equipment was sold to REV Group of Orlando, Fla., but will keep its headquarters and primary manufacturing center in Nesquehoning, Pa., the companies said in a statement...
View ArticleIndiana Senators Back HUD RV Rule Proposal
RV PRO StaffU.S. Sens. Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) and Dan Coats (R-Ind.) submitted a letter to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) asking the department to adopt a new...
View ArticleIOTA Power Integrates Bar Codes for Distributors
RV PRO StaffIOTA Power Products will add Universal Product Codes (UPC) to its DLS Series converters and chargers in an effort to simplify stocking and transactions for the company’s distributors.The...
View ArticleAustin Company Debuts Booking System
RV PRO StaffAustin, Texas, startup, RoverPass, introduced a new booking and reservation technology to the RV camping and travel industry with a mission of making outdoor recreation easier for...
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