Roadtreking: My fun and expensive trip to the tire store

(March 1, 2018) -- After four years and 56,000 miles, it was time to replace the tires my Roadtrek Sprinter came with. I have a long one-ton chassis in my CS Adventurous, which means dual rear wheels, and I had been fortunate to have the original Continental tires that were supplied with the new vehicle wear evenly and uneventfully throughout their useful life.

Horizon Revenue Grows in 4Q, Net Loss is Pared

Horizon Global Corp., a leading manufacturer of branded towing and trailering equipment, today reported fourth quarter and full-year financial results for 2017. The company also announced a targeted action plan, which includes the restructuring of its Americas business to reduce operating costs and realign the organization for greater efficiency. The action plan also addresses business improvement activities […]

RVIA Joins Opposition to Proposed Trump Tariffs

President Donald Trump announced Thursday (March 1) that he will impose new tariffs on steel and aluminum as early as next week. As reported by CNBC, the U.S. will set tariffs of 25% for steel and 10% for aluminum. The president said it will apply the tariffs broadly, without targeting specific countries, and not impose quotas. Responding to the mandate, […]

Podcast 172 features Show Managers LLC

(March 1, 2018) -- This week’s guest is Anthony Tedesco, who works for Show Managers LLC, a company located in Richmond, Va. He and his partner have almost 40 years of combined experience planning, organizing and promoting shows of all types, including RV shows. Tedesco describes the elements of a good RV show and explain what RV dealers and consumers can do to get the most of their RV show experience. He also talks about the upcoming Mid-Atlantic RV Show March 16 to 18 in Richmond, Va.