Month: October 2014

The RV Ranges and Cooktops course, hosted by Northampton Community College in conjunction with the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA), begins Oct. 27 and runs through Nov. 23. According to a press release, the program allows students to gain an in-depth understanding of recreation vehicle maintenance with intensive, competency-based instruction. The second of the four LP appliances, the […]

Attendees at the 2014 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo will be able to navigate the show through an enhanced mobile app sponsored by eBay Motors. According to a press release, the app will provide access to all workshop titles by track, view speaker handouts, complete evaluations online, and access interactive maps of the convention facilities, using . The […]

A host of RV industry companies are donating a motorhome to a group of college-aged men on a mission to “inspire an epidemic of kindness in our society.” Lippert Components Inc., Thor Motor Coach, Atwood Mobile Products LLC, Patrick Industries Inc., Dicor Corp. and MITO Corp. have teamed up to donate a new motorhome to […]

  Blue Ox President and CEO Ellen Kietzmann announced the promotion of Kim Bargmann to the position of purchasing manager. Bargmann, who joined Blue Ox in 1997 as supply chain specialist, reports to Vice President/Treasurer Aaron Rabbass. “Kim has been instrumental in reducing lead times and cost containment while developing mutually beneficial partnerships with our suppliers,” […]

(Oct. 1, 2014) -- "With more than 30 years as the leader in dealer management systems, Lightspeed has grown, evolved and improved to serve its customers better," said Smith. "Now as CDK Recreation, the next step in the company’s journey is to improve upon today’s technologies and stay ahead of tomorrow’s challenges."

(Oct. 1, 2014) -- The second of the four LP appliances, the RV range is broken down into its two main components, the stove and oven and each delineated further. Thermostat operation as well as flame structure is analyzed and studied. As with all LP appliances, safety precautions are continually emphasized.

(Oct. 1, 2014) -- People attending the RV Dealers Association convention and expo will be able to access all workshop titles by track, view speaker handouts, complete evaluations online, and access interactive maps of the convention facilities.

(Oct. 1, 2014) -- Essex has been operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of the West since 1997; it originates and refinances marine loans in all 50 states and Puerto Rico and RV loans in all 50 states. The merger, effective Oct. 1, better positions Essex and the bank for future growth.

(Oct. 1, 2014) -- With new RV industry standards going into effect in the last month, RVIA has a number or standards publications available for members and non-members.

(Oct. 1, 2014) -- “We are excited to offer RV enthusiasts the most updated, useful and interesting RV content through our new blog site,” said Lebbad. “Our betterRVing stories, tips and wealth of helpful product and maintenance information are sure to further enhance the RV lifestyle experience for site visitors.”