Canadian RV Association Revises Standards
January 29, 2020
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) has received approval and published updates and amendments to its CSA Z240 RV Series-14 standards…
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Registration Opens for Elkhart Open House Airport Trade Show
January 28, 2020
The RV Supplier and Vendor Expo will return for a third year at Elkhart Municipal Airport during the 2020 Elkhart Open House. Expo organizers have invited exhibitors and RV Manufacturers to register on the show’s website.
TekModo Hires Adam Hawkins as National Senior Account Manager
January 28, 2020
TekModo has hired Adam Hawkins to its sales team as national senior account manager of RV/marine and specialty vehicles. The 30-year industry veteran was previously sales representative for Lami-Plast and senior account manager at Thetford/Norcold.
NHTSA Issues Recalls for Forest River, Winnebago
January 27, 2020
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued recalls for the following RVs: Forest River Inc. is recalling certain of its 2019-2020 Georgetown GTA34H5F motorhomes…
2019 Wholesale Vehicle Shipment Numbers
January 27, 2020
RVIA’s December survey of RV manufacturers indicated total wholesale RV shipments ended the month at 27,516 RVs shipped to dealers, a decrease of (-3.0 percent) from…
RVIA Testifies in Support of Fixing Washington State Trailer Length Issue
January 23, 2020
Today, RV Industry Association Manager of Government Affairs Nick Rudowich testified in support of legislation (WA SB 6083/HB 2242) that would amend the allowable length of a travel trailer in Washington state law from a current limit of 40 feet in length to a new limit of 46 feet in length.
Fleetwood RV to Offer LiquidSpring Option for RVs
January 23, 2020
REV Group, manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicle brands, will begin offering the upgrade option of LiquidSpring on select Fleetwood RVs. LiquidSpring is a high-tech suspension system that reduces body roll and vibration.
Jayco Australia Adopts Lippert’s Sway Command Technology
January 22, 2020
Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) reports that Jayco Australia has adopted its Sway Command Tow Control Technology across specific 2020 Jayco brand towables
Aliner Makes Debut in Europe
January 22, 2020
Aliner, manufacturer of the original a-frame camper, is making its European debut at the Holiday Fair-Brussels RV Show. Aliner will now offer its Scout Lite, Ranger 10 and Ranger 12 campers…
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…
Leisure Travel Vans to Build 2021 Wonder on 2020 Ford Transit Cutaway
January 20, 2020
Leisure Travel Vans (LTV), a brand of Triple E Recreational Vehicles, will be building its 2021 type C Wonder van on the new 2020 Ford Transit Cutaway chassis.