February 2020
February 7, 2020
The February 2020 issue of RV News magazine is now online and available for your reading pleasure. It features stories on OE supplier Genesis Products,
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RV Products Included on Latest List 3 Exclusions
February 6, 2020
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced a new round of exclusions for products on List 3. This list covers nearly $200 billion in Chinese goods. This round of exclusions has the largest number of product exclusions announced by USTR to date. RV-specific items on this list include…
Keystone RV Appoints New Product Manager for Alpine, Avalanche, Laredo
February 5, 2020
Longtime Keystone RV product manager, Dustin Tavernier, has been tasked with leading the company’s Alpine, Avalanche and Laredo business. “Keystone is committed to dominating the luxury fifth wheel category. We expect…
Keystone RV Taps Toy Hauler Veteran to Lead Fuzion
February 4, 2020
Keystone RV has expanded the role of Nick Ebenroth, who will now be product manager for the company’s Fuzion and Outback brands. Josh Miller, vice president of sales, points to Ebenroth’s previous success…
Thor Industries Forms Hymer USA to Revolutionize RV Manufacturing
January 30, 2020
Thor Industries has formed Hymer USA, a new subsidiary focused on producing and marketing RVs utilizing European manufacturing practices, automation and control standards—a first for North America’s RV industry. Hymer USA will be based in Bristol, Indiana, with initial product availability expected in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2020…
General Motors Unveils Enhanced Trailer Braking Technology
January 29, 2020
General Motors (GM) has unveiled an advanced trailer braking concept that has the potential to dramatically reduce stopping distances. It allows a truck and trailer
Grand Design RV’s New Momentum Promotion
January 28, 2020
A promotional video of the 2020 Momentum fifth wheel by Grand Design RV. For more information go here.
Select Ford Vehicles to Feature Lippert OneControl
January 24, 2020
Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) and Ford Motor Company have partnered to bring OneControl smart RV technology to Ford vehicles via SYNC 3 and AppLink. Ford owners will now be able to access OneControl’s app features in order to monitor and control an RV while towing with a properly equipped Ford vehicle.
Dometic Moves Awning Production, Shutters Indiana Plant
January 23, 2020
Wednesday, Dometic made public it will close its LaGrange, Indiana awning manufacturing plant and move production out of the country to remain competitive. “This is a tough day for our employees in LaGrange,” President Region Americas Scott Nelson said. Dometic will work closely with state and local government officials to coordinate services to help the affected workers with…
Alliance RV Hires New General Manager
January 22, 2020
Alliance RV has hired Jeremiah Dumka as General Manager. In this role, Dumka will oversee product development and management the sales force for Alliance RV’s recently launched luxury fifth wheel, Paradigm, as well the company’s toy hauler line that will launch this fall.
Airstream’s Senior VP of Operations Retires
January 21, 2020
Seldom does one person stand out and make such a singular impact on a company the way Airstream’s Senior Vice President of Operations Mark Wahl did in his more than two-decade career at the company. On December 31, 2019, Wahl officially retired from Airstream, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to impact the company for years to come…
Dicor Names New VP of Operations and Engineering
January 20, 2020
Airxcel Inc. has hired Marc Brunner as VP of operations and engineering for its Dicor Products, United Shade and Vixen Composite brands and respective Elkhart, Indiana facilities.
