Month: March 2018

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) Nominating Committee has issued a call for candidates from the association’s membership to run in this year’s board of directors election. According to RVIA Today Express, there are eight positions up for election this year including seats for one supplier representative, five manufacturer representatives and two at-large representatives. The […]

U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R, Ind.) Thursday (March 22) challenged Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in a hearing on tariffs that confirm what local manufacturers have told her: steel and aluminum prices have already increased ahead of the tariffs set to take effect today. (To view a video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com.) “This […]

ROUTE 66 RV Network announced that it would make Keller Marine & RV a primary RV parts distribution partner to the group. “This group is made up of top-quality dealers across the U.S. and Canada. We are excited to have the opportunity to serve the U.S. dealers,” said Mike Keller, president of Keller Marine & […]

President Trump further escalated economic tensions with China by unveiling Thursday (March 22) afternoon extensive new trade restrictions under section 301 of the Trade Act that would effectively block at least $50 billion in Chinese imports from entering the United States. According to RVIA Monitor Express, Trump directed his administration to take action that will likely […]

(March 23, 2018) -- President Trump is granting more exemptions to his steel and aluminum tariffs — and dodging a trade war with key US allies, reported CNN Money.

La Mesa RV Center’s facility in Phoenix experienced a fire in the delivery center portion of the property early Friday (March 23) morning. According to a press release, initial investigations appear that the fire started in or on the roof area of the building. No employees were in the building at the time while two […]

The Pennsylvania RV & Camping Association (PRVCA) announced the release of the 2018 edition of Explore Pennsylvania. The official PRVCA membership directory and consumer magazine features 52 pages of RV and camping tips designed to provide the latest information in RV trends and includes a tour of Pennsylvania destinations along with RVing tips. According to a […]

(March 23, 2018) -- In this episode, we will introduce you to a wonderful group of people we spent time with this past weekend at an informal meet-up in Waco Texas. I think you’ll find it very interesting how the RV lifestyle can fulfill so many dreams and be used in so many different ways.

(March 23, 2018) -- At 11 a.m., April 3, the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association's (RVIA's) Standards Department will host a 30-minute webinar on low-voltage, over-current protection.

Dan Pearson, owner of Pleasureland RV in St. Cloud, Minn., recently was honored by the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce with the Business Central Mark of Excellence: Entrepreneurial Success Award. KNSI Radio reported that the honor recognizes PleasureLand RV Center’s growth under Pearson’s leadership. The Entrepreneurial Success Award is given to an individual who took over leadership […]