Hopkins Mfg. Opening Distribution Center in Kan.

Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. has announced plans to open a new distribution center in Edgerton, Kan., to support continued growth. According to a press release, the new facility will open up in June and is located in the Edgerton Inland Port VIII at the Logistics Park, adjacent to the BNSF Intermodal Facility. First shipments are expected […]

‘ASA’ Names Garvey As RV Aftermarket Manager

ASA Electronics announced that Christina Garvey will be assuming the role of RV aftermarket manager, effective immediately, and will be responsible for all distributor and aftermarket accounts for the RV division. Garvey previously worked on the OEM side of the business.  “This is a great opportunity for me to become involved in a different aspect […]

Roadmaster Comfort Ride Offers Smooth Towing

Roadmaster’s Comfort Ride shock absorbers and leaf springs improve the ride when towing RVs by cutting down on road energy transmission in the trailer and up front in the tow vehicle. The complete system consists of two main components. • Shock absorbers — A patented, adjustable mounting bracket allows the shocks to be mounted vertically, where […]

Marine Industry Rolling Out ‘Workforce Initiative’

The marine industry rolled out its new workforce initiative for on Wednesday, the result of a yearlong collaborative effort between the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, the National Marine Manufacturers Association, and the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association. Soundings Trade Only reported that the initiative, called “10+1 Strategy: A Marine Industry Guide to Growing the […]

Report: KZ Issues Trailer Recall on Faulty Awning

Editor’s Note: The following is the latest RV recall list compiled by the National Highway Safety Association (NHTSA). • KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling 7,401 2018-2019 KZRV Durango, Spree, Spree Escape, Connect, Sportsmen, Sidewinder, and Venom recreational trailers. The Solera Smart Arm awning may deploy while moving. For additional information click here. • Gulf Stream Coach Inc. […]