Month: November 2017

Elkhart, Ind.-based ASA Electronics is marking its 40th year of operation this month. According to a press release, during that period ASA has earned a “stellar reputation” developing electronics designed to handle specialty markets including RV, marine, commercial, and heavy-duty applications and they’re continuing to build on that legacy. “Although we did start out as […]

A fire sparked at Premier RV Services in Junction City, Ore., on Sunday )Nov. 5) morning, causing damage to more than 40 luxury motorhomes at the company’s storage facility. KVAL TV reported that fire crews worked through the night to contain the large structure fire, and officials are saying this fire will result in millions […]

Keystone Automotive Operations/NTP-STAG announced the launch of Parts Via, a new jobber-friendly ecommerce solution that connects brands through a network to retail outlets and consumers.   According to a press release, Parts Via is a web-based solution that creates a seamless transaction environment built over a supply chain network and infrastructure that can deliver products across North America the […]

Truma has partnered with Calgary, Alberta-based Atlas Trailer Coach Products Ltd, representing the company’s first national RV parts distributor. According to a press release, Atlas will carry the Truma AquaGo for aftermarket sales to its dealer members and is available for purchase through their online parts catalogue, www.atlastrailer.com. It will also be listed in their upcoming 2018 […]

Winegard will be showcasing the next generation of Winegard ConnecT at during the week’s RV Dealers International Convention/Expo on the Las Vegas Strip. According to a press release, the ConnecT 2.0 creates an RV hotspot to connect all devices such as cell phones, laptops, tablets, security cameras, control systems and other IP connected equipment. The ConnecT 2.0 […]

In partnership with supplier MORryde International, Jayco Inc. is utilizing the Orbital rotating rubber pin box on its line of Eagle HT fifth-wheel trailers which the manufacturer showcased during September’s Elkhart RV Open House.  According to a press release, the Orbital pin box employs MORryde’s rubber shear spring to provide turning rotation and towing smoothness while allowing short […]

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is preparing to provide temporary homes for victims of the Northern California wildfires at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa officials said. SFBay.com reported that the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Friday approved the lease of 80 recreational vehicle spaces at the fairgrounds for FEMA housing. In the coming […]

The 2018 Prevost Motorhome Expo is slated for Feb. 7-8, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Fla. According to a press release, the expo will offer  a variety of seminars available for “VIP Package Participants,” including: Prevost Slideouts Understanding the operation of a Prevost slideout is critical to trouble-free operation. This session will cover all generations of […]

Editor’s Note: The following is the latest RV recall list compiled by the National Highway Safety Association (NHTSA). • Keystone RV Co. is recalling 1,697 2018 Crossroads Cruiser and 2017-2018 Crossroads Sunset, Volante, and Zinger recreational vehicles, equipped with Flame King cook tops designed for outdoor use. The cook tops have a corrugated fiber board that […]

For several years until the real estate market imploded in 2008, a number of RV parks in America’s hottest real estate markets disappeared as developers offered park owners prices they couldn’t refuse and converted their land into housing developments, shopping malls and industrial parks. Now the same thing is happening in British Columbia, which has […]