Month: February 2018

(Feb. 26, 2018) -- ASA Electronics continues to strengthen its sales force with addition of Josh Theodorovich to the commercial vehicle sales team.

Patrick Industries Inc. announced today (Feb. 26) that it has completed the acquisition of the business and certain assets of Elkhart, Ind.-based Aluminum Metals Co. LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of aluminum products including coil, fabricated sheets and extrusions, in addition to roofing products, primarily for the recreational vehicle, industrial and marine markets. According to a statement, […]

There are many legal strategies for dealing with Lemon Law disputes, but the best way to preempt such claims is to simply to keep your customers happy. “Happy customers don’t sue. Do what you can to keep the customer happy. Treat them well,” Amanda Heitz, an associate attorney with Minneapolis, Minn.-based Bowman and Brooke LLP, […]

New powerboat registrations in January were up 2.9% in the main segments over January 2017, which had an increase of 9.5% over the previous year, according to new data released by Statistical Surveys Inc. Registrations of outboard-powered fiberglass boats were up 4.5% to 1,917 units versus 1,834 last year; that was on top of a […]

(Feb. 26, 2018) -- Alan Shapiro of Alliance Coach stated, “Adding these beautiful Class B coaches to our product line means our customers can choose from every possible configuration of motorized and towable RVs. We can offer everyone an RV that perfectly suits their lifestyle.”

ASA Electronics announced the hiring of Josh Theodorovich as inside sales account manager for its commercial vehicle sales team. According to a press release, Theodorovich previously served as an account manager for various companies in the Elkhart, Ind., area. “We were drawn to Josh because of his positive energy and his determination to succeed. Both of those traits […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the creation of a Compliance Assistance program to help regulated entities, including vehicle, trailer and equipment manufacturers, comply with safety regulations as a means to promote safety on our highways. Regulated entities may not sell vehicles or equipment that do not comply with all applicable Federal Motor […]

Jumpstart Automotive Media released its February shopper interest data results, showing that luxury-oriented consumers are now cross-shopping full-size pickup trucks. In February, the full-size pickup truck segment climbed four spots from last year and now represents the third most-shopped segment, the highest it’s ever been, Jumpstart reported in a release. Helping fuel the interest in […]

On this week’s “Rollin’ On TV” show Rick Kessler from RVBusiness magazine has a one-on-one chat with Don Clark, president and CEO of Grand Design RV, about the company and the awards the entire product line has garnered this year. Kessler also gets a look at the company’s all new Transcend model trailer. Also, Jeff Johnston travels to one […]

Editor’s Note: The following is the latest RV recall list compiled by the National Highway Safety Association (NHTSA). • Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. is recalling 2,054 2018 recreational trailers, models 1475, 1575, 1685, 1995, 2185, 2285, 2295, 2375 and 2465, equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may […]