Texas is Facing Emergency Housing ‘Minefield’

After search-and-rescue efforts wind down for survivors of Harvey, federal officials warned Texas that housing for thousands of displaced residents could be a long-term problem. “The state of Texas is about to undergo one of the largest recovery-housing missions that the nation has ever seen,” FEMA Administrator Brock Long said during a news conference Monday. “It’s a long process. […]

Half-Day Course Targets Young ‘RV Executives’

A special half-day course for Young RV Executives, “Hiring Winners,” will be presented by David Spader of Spader Business Management on Nov. 7 at Bally’s in Las Vegas. According to a press release, the professional development opportunity is separate from the RV Dealers International Convention/Expo but co-located for dealer convenience. The course is sponsored by Nappanee, Ind.-based Gulf Stream […]

Regency Offering ‘Warm Waves’ in Xalta Coach

Regency RV, a motorhome division of the Wayne Davis Auto Group Company, announced that it has integrated the optional Warm Waves radiant, in-floor heating systems into its 2018 luxury Regency Xalta Class B motorhomes built on the 3500 Series Mercedes-Benz Sprinter platform.   According to a press release, Warm Waves is a heat film that provides an energy-efficient, high-quality […]

‘TechNiq’ Opens New Facility, Adding 120 Jobs

In direct response to the rising demand for its high-performance LED lighting products, TecNiq Inc. has moved into a new, 120,000-square-foot facility in Galesburg, Mich. According to a press release, the move keeps pace with TecNiq’s growth across several major market segments, including RV, marine, emergency fire and rescue, speciality vehicle, commercial fleet and trailer. […]

RVAA Awards Awning Power Wand by Dometic

Dometic won third place for the 2017 Product of the Year Award at the Recreational Vehicle Aftermarket Association (RVAA) convention for its awning power wand.   According to a press release, the Dometic Power Wand is a smart solution to turning a 9100 manual awning into a power awning without tearing up the interior of the coach for hand-wiring.   […]