Month: November 2016

(Nov. 30, 2016) -- "This morning, that leadership team, coupled with RVDA of Canada and a select group of representatives from the industry’s largest suppliers and distributors, agreed to invest in a third-party facilitated process to identify the primary actions needed to best improve our service-related issues."

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) and RVDA of Canada issued a joint statement this morning (Nov. 30) on their “continued commitment to improving the customer experience. Over the past decade, the elected officers of RVDA and RVIA have met twice per year to discuss issues critical to the health […]

The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) National RV Trade Show officially opened on Tuesday (Nov.) after a full day of educational training and an evening of socializing on Monday. Prior to the traditional rush to the show floor, RVIA hosted its 2017 Outlook Breakfast featuring a report on Richard Curtin’s prognosis for next year calling for shipments […]

In response to strong demand for its products, Keystone RV Co. announced that it has broken ground for the construction of two new manufacturing plants. According to a press release, the two plants, totaling 200,000 square feet, will be located on the south side of Keystone’s Goshen, Ind., campus. Working in conjunction with local contractors […]

George Goodrick of Adventure Sports Ltd. in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, was presented with the prestigious Walter Paseska Memorial Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award Monday (Nov. 28) evening at the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada’s 20th Annual Canada Night Dinner held in Louisville, Ky.  According to a press release, Goodrick was clearly surprised […]

Editor’s Note: This is the eighth installment in a Louisville Show spotlight focusing on the supply side that will run on RVBUSINESS.com over the next few weeks. Several dozen products from nearly as many industry suppliers showcased in Louisville are highlighted in the series. BAL R.V. Products Tripod FASTJACK Full-Timer KingPin Stabilizer BAL R.V. Products (Booth […]

The United States Senate passed the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act in a unanimous and bipartisan vote Monday (Nov. 28) evening. According to a news release, the Outdoor REC Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives two weeks ago, also with unanimous, bipartisan support. With passage in both chambers, the REC Act, introduced just […]

Leisure Travel Vans, a division of Triple E Recreational Vehicles, announced that for the fifth year in a row it has received the Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) Award. This year, Leisure Travel Vans outperformed motorized vehicle brand averages across every DSI category, highlighting the company’s commitment to quality, dealer support and customer care.  “We couldn’t […]

Thetford Corp. reported that the company earned high marks in the recently released MotorHome and Trailer Life Reader’s Choice Awards. According to a press release, readers of Trailer Life awarded Protect All a gold medal for RV cleaning products while Thetford earned a gold in RV holding tank chemicals. Thetford also received a bronze in RV cleaning products. Meanwhile, […]

Volta Power Systems unveiled its expanded pack size offering for advanced lithium ion energy storage during this week’s Louisville Show in its display at Booth No. 335 in the Kentucky Exposition Center. “We’re pleased to be working with the RV industry during this key time when lithium ion is being integrated into the RV marketplace,” […]