Month: April 2014

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association’s (RVDA) Convention/Expo Committee is soliciting proposals for education workshops for the 2014 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo, offering more than 50 opportunities for presentations between Tuesday and Friday before the top RV retailers in North America. The Convention/Expo, Nov. 10-14 at Bally’s on the Las Vegas Strip, is the premier education […]

(April 18, 2014) -- The county argued that because the park models were never registered as vehicles, and the fact that they hadn't been moved since they were installed, the intention was that the cabins were considered permanent structures.

A decline in Class A sales offset gains in the Class C segment as year-over-year Canadian motorhome sales edged down 3.4% in February while registrations for the two months were up 12.2%. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., Forest River Inc. was the Canadian motorhome sales leader year-to-date, capturing a 29% market share, followed […]

Elkhart, Ind.-based Dexter Axle, a leading manufacturer of trailer axles and trailer brakes for over 50 years, announced the release of a removable spindle option on select Torflex axles. The removable spindle option, available on new axles, will allow trailer owners to simply remove and replace damaged spindles in the field without purchasing a new […]

Drew Industries Inc., a manufacturer of components for the recreational vehicle and manufactured housing industries, will release its first-quarter 2014 financial results before the market opens on May 1. Drew will also host a conference call on May 1 at 11 a.m. EDT to discuss the results and other business matters. Participation in the question-and-answer […]

Towing product and accessories supplier Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. announced that it has established Hopkins Canada Inc. in Blenheim, Ontario. “Establishing this location and renaming it as Hopkins Canada is a natural evolution of our strategy to expand our presence in Canada,” said Bradley T. Kraft, Hopkins president and CEO, noting the company purchased Mallory Industries […]

The recently launched Sobel University website now features a “Free Training” area for dealers and salespeople that offers fast-load times and is easier to navigate. Sobel Associates Inc. stated in a press release that the launch of this new area will kick off with a training session that discusses the concept of being a “team […]

A Goshen, Ind., recreational vehicle transport firm hopes an appeal to military veterans will help address its driver shortage. As reported by the Elkhart Truth, Synergy RV Transport Inc. will conduct a job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 26 at the Disabled American Veterans Post 19, 1205 Middleton Run Road in Elkhart. […]

MITO Corp., a leading distributor in premium electronics, has entered into a partnership with NTP Distribution Inc. to increase distribution of the WiFiRanger Sky, according to a press release. WiFiRanger Sky, a BlueMesh Networks WiFi router, combines waterproof engineering with signal-boosting technology for the best outdoor connection. The partnership allows MITO to continue to supply manufacturers […]

(April 17, 2014) -- What I'm sensing is that regulations are becoming the new economic driver of revenue to the government. It is impossible for business owners to even remotely comply with all the tax laws and regulations imposed by government agencies at all levels. Violations are bringing in untold UNEARNED revenue to government bureaucrats.