Month: August 2014

XPEL Technologies Corp. announced it is now marketing TRACWRAP, an affordable, temporary paint protection film, to the RV industry to protect tow vehicles and RVs. Designed to prevent rock chips and other paint damage, TRACWRAP can be easily self-installed for one-time use. TRACWRAP was first created to protect vehicles at race tracks and is a great solution […]

US Liner Co. (USLCO), a leading manufacturer of advanced, thermoplastic composite solutions, has hired Jack Hartnagel as national accounts director. With 20 years of experience in the transportation arena, Hartnagel joins US Liner from Hyundai Translead of San Diego, Calif., where he worked as sales director for the southwest region. He has also held management […]

(Aug. 14, 2014) -- Among the generations, the youngest Americans (Millennials) are more likely than the oldest Americans (Traditionalists) to report spending more this year on leisure activities (38 percent vs. 21 percent).

(Aug. 15, 2014) -- "The Spartan Chassis RV Owner Training Academy is the greatest way for a motorhome owner to gain the most valuable information on service, recommended maintenance, specifications, storage, driving and overall user experience," said Hamm.

(Aug. 15, 2014) -- Wyndham Capital announced today it is representing another recreation vehicle manufacturing company whose shareholders are seeking strategic alternatives through a sale or merger arrangement.

Doug Baughman, organizer of the 2014 Midwest Truck Camper Rally, sent the following report and photographs of the rally to Truck Camper Magazine. The 2014 Midwest Truck Camper Rally was held in Amana, Iowa, July 23-27. To read the full report and see all the photos, click here. “There were about 40 rigs in attendance. The […]

(Aug. 15, 2014) -- The firm is looking for stories from Triple E RV owners from 1965 to today, whether current or former owners, who have or have had a travel trailer or motorhome. The company wants to hear their stories over the years regarding traveling with a Triple E RV or Leisure Travel Van.

Swift has announced plans to introduce a “Black Edition” of the Bolero motorhome, promising a sleek and luxurious mobile home from the popular British manufacturer. The Swift Bolero has undergone a makeover of the “Black Edition” variety, joining the likes of the popular Kon-Tiki model, Caravan Times reported. In terms of looks, the new black […]

At a summer meeting of the board of directors of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), Thetford’s Mary Pouliot became vice chairman of the Certification Governing Board, according to an announcement from Thetford. Pouliot, who has served as Thetford’s director of customer service since 2006, was a member of the committee before being named vice […]

(Aug. 15, 2014) -- Gray said that standard towing guides are not enough to ensure that prospective tow vehicles and recreation vehicles are compatible for towing. This is especially true concerning the truck for a fifth wheel or gooseneck trailer towing combination because of the need to account for the rear gross axle weight rating.