Month: December 2018

Certified Green has upgraded the certification for the Coachmen Adrenaline and Forest River Work and Play solar toy haulers to “Emerald/Off Grid.”  According to a press release, in the category of resource efficiency, the plant manufacturing the toy haulers recycles or reuses 75% of waste. They also utilize jig systems to reduce waste and maximize […]

The federal government was about to shut down. But on Friday (Dec. 21) evening, a Utah state employee had a delivery to make: three checks, totaling $46,034 and payable to the government in Washington that would soon close indefinitely. As reported by the New York Times, Utah officials viewed the checks as lifelines, the only […]

Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS), a producer of the dealer management software application Astra G2, announces the next upgrade will contain monthly Repair Event Cycle Time (RECT) reports designed to help dealers pinpoint and solve the biggest repair bottlenecks within their shop. According to a press release, dealers can use the reports to compare their RECT […]

Revised data released by the University of Michigan unexpectedly showed an improvement in U.S. consumer sentiment in the month of December. According to RTT News, the report said the consumer sentiment index for December was upwardly revised to 98.3 from a preliminary reading of 97.5. Economists had expected the index to be unrevised. With the […]

The Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA) announced an RV electricity technician training seminar to be held Jan. 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Keller Marine and RV in Port Trevorton, Pa.  The all-day session will cover the basics of electricity, how AC and DC power are used in RVs, the causes of […]

RV Mail, specializing in direct mail marketing serving businesses nationwide, was recently launched by Jay Perrett on Facebook and LinkedIn. “Low-cost, high-value events and promotions delivering big, predictable results is the formula for success,” said Parrett in a press release. “RV Mail puts your products and services literally in the palm of your customer’s hands.” […]

TopConsumerReviews.com LLC has awarded its highest rating to Good Sam, a provider of roadside assistance plans.   According to a press release when vehicles break down, getting help quickly is a priority, whether the problem is an easy fix like a flat tire or a more complicated issue that requires a tow to a local […]

Registration is now open for Dometic Corp.’s technical training class in Middleboro, Mass. According to a press release, the training is slated for Feb. 27-28 at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites at 43 Harding St. in Middleboro. The two-day program will focus on the operation, common issues and accurate diagnosis of a wide range of […]

In 1963, Pepsi hired a young advertising executive named Alan Pottasch to address the issue of Pepsi’s brand ethos. It was  indecisive and directionless — a fragmented shell of what it would need to become to take on Coke.

Last week, the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) Manager of Government and Public Policy Samantha Rocci attended the inaugural National Summit for Gateway Communities. The Summit, presented by The Conservation Fund in partnership with Scenic America, celebrates the role of gateway communities in the stewardship of America’s public lands and identifies opportunities to help them thrive. […]