Month: November 2013

Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) has introduced its new Sure-Step, an aluminum quad entry step that can be mounted in several locations to “remove constraints that RV floorplan designers have faced for years.” According to a press release, the Sure-Step fastens to the RV sidewall, rear wall, exterior slideout wall or over a wheel well, allowing [...]

Elkhart, Ind.-based ASA Electronics announced the appointment of Cedric Waters as an RV OEM account manager. According to a press release, Waters will serve the RV OEM base in the Elkhart area. Waters brings 20 years experience in the RV manufacturing industry. With his extensive background in electrical, plumbing and electronics, Waters is “well versed” [...]

Pacific Coachworks Inc. (PCW) has hired Joe DeRosa as product manager for its new metal toy hauler, according to a press release. “Joe’s experience in the RV industry will prove to be a great asset to our company,” said Jeff Daily, general manager of Riverside, Calif.-based Pacific Coachworks. “Our new toy hauler, consisting of eight [...]

(Nov. 18, 2013) -- The RV Warranty Forever program is included on every new motorhome or towable sold by RV dealers who are granted exclusive markets. Dealers also have the option of adding the warranty to gently used RVs which are current year or no more than two model years old. The program remains in place as long as the buyer owns the unit. There is no deductible, and it covers 100 percent of parts and labor expense anywhere in the United States and Canada.

(Nov. 18, 2013) -- Big Creek RV Park made a big splash at the annual ARVC conference earlier this month in Knoxville, Tenn. Owners Craig and Patty Claney took home the 2013 Plan-It Green Award for small/medium park, as well as the 2013 Small Park of the Year runner-up award.

(Nov. 18, 2013) -- "Tom Faludy brings a combination of exceptional RV industry knowledge and remarkable senior management experience to our Board," said Musbach. "With his background and experience, Tom will be an excellent resource for Coast, particularly as the Company continues its focus on strategic initiatives to build a stronger distribution network and increase sales of our proprietary products."

(Nov. 18, 2013) -- The New England RV Dealers Association and Lippert Components are teaming up to bring regional training to their dealers. Training on Schwintek in-wall slideouts, standard slideouts, leveling and stabilization, awnings and electronics will be conducted by the LCI training staff.

(Nov. 18, 2013) -- “Recruiting Cedric Waters to our team bolsters our leading service to the RV Industry,” said King. “As Cedric and I have been business colleagues for many years, I recognized his talent for service and savvy business approach. I’m pleased to have him on the ASA Electronics team.”

(Nov. 18, 2013) -- Over the past week, Shrewsbury-based Salop Leisure donated the use of a Tribute motorhome to collectors in The Square of Shrewsbury, who were aiding the Royal British Legion's annual Poppy Appeal, reports Out And About Live.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has yet to put out any auto lending regulations or sue any auto lenders, but last week it gave the clearest picture yet of how it thinks auto lending should change. Automotive News reported that dealers and lenders have been clamoring for such guidance in the wake of a [...]