Month: December 2013

(Dec. 13, 2013) -- “That’s the best part of the D-Line,” Minatel stated. “It’s gentle enough to take good care of the natural environment, but tough enough to provide a truly clean and pleasant living environment for people who play hard and use their RVs to their fullest.”

PopUp Towing Products has introduced its new RV Goose Coupler (RVGC) for towing fifth-wheel trailers with a gooseneck hitch. According to a press release, the RVGC allows use of the tow vehicle’s bed space while towing. Simply unbolt the existing king pin box from the fifth-wheel and bolt the RVGC in its place. A patented [...]

Elkhart, Ind.-based Tredit Tire and Wheel announced the launch of a new roadside and travel assistance program, according to a press release. Tredit Care Plus is an expansion to the company’s existing roadside assistance program which has grown to include a multitude of services such as an emergency roadside tire change service, vehicle theft recovery, [...]

(Dec. 13, 2013) -- For some companies, the holidays offer a lull in business, making it a great time for employees to take vacations. Dealerships are different because the holidays can actually be busy. How do you balance good employee relations with business needs? Now is a good time to review the dealership's paid time off policy, the RVDA suggested.

Bristol, Ind.–based towable manufacturer Augusta RV (ARV) reported a strong showing during last week’s Louisville Show that included a boat and fishing poles giveaway and an appearance by Mekayla Diehl, Miss Indiana USA 2014. “We expected a strong showing in Louisville, and exceeded our expectations,” said said Josh Bowerman, district sales manager. ”We handed out fishing [...]

(Dec. 13, 2013) -- In this week's webinar, training content developer Laura Payette takes a look at five key steps for creating an effective dealership training program. Payette also discusses developing a training policy and how to customize a training program to fit a company’s specific needs.

Brown & Brown of Kentucky Inc. has acquired certain assets of Agency Services Consolidated Inc., including Preserve Extended Protection Plan Inc. that provides a national extended warranty program for the RV industry. According to a press release, Agency Services Consolidated offers warranty and related protection products to auto dealerships in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia. [...]

Emporia, Kan-based Hopkins Manufacturing and BrakeBuddy earned the Gold Motorhome Magazine Readers Choice Award for the towed vehicle braking product category. According to a press release, Motorhome magazine asked subscribers to select their favorite products for 26 different RV related product categories. More than 130,000 subscribers named BrakeBuddy as the best supplemental tow brake system available. “BrakeBuddy’s [...]

The RV Assistance Corporation (RVAC) has donated an additional $7,000 to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center, bringing its total contribution to $38,000. According to a press release, RVAC is the for-profit subsidiary of the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association RVDA that develops member benefits for the association. “When our members use RVDA-endorsed business products and services, [...]

(Dec. 13, 2013) -- “The whole idea of Bret Michaels coming to the show was to promote the advocacy of the American Diabetes Association,“ said Gaither. “While Bret greeted our guests at the show, we pledged the gate proceeds from one day at the show to the ADA.”