Month: January 2019

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank can be patient as it assesses risks to a U.S. economy with good momentum and will adjust policy quickly if needed, according to a Los Angeles Times report. “With the muted inflation readings that we’ve seen, we will be patient as we watch to see how […]

“We believe that solar power is transforming people’s experiences with commercial transportation and recreational vehicles. We continue to innovate complete mobile power systems and we look forward to sharing some of our core strengths on the show,” said Stephens. Source

"To be sure, the list of things that can go wrong at this mature point in the economic cycle is probably longer than the list of things that can go right, but current conditions still argue that there is room for official interest rates to ultimately grind gradually higher," said Janzen. Source

Set to officially take the helm 10 days from now, incoming RV Technical Institute (RVTI) Executive Director Curt Hemmeler said he envisions a time when the operation is held in the same regard as the Go RVing campaign and seen as the “signature model” for other industries to follow. Hemmeler will play a key role […]

The DSI is a confidential survey measuring the level of dealer satisfaction with the manufacturers in areas of vital interest to dealers, including product reliability/quality, parts support, warranty support and sales support. Source

Each prize package included pre-game use of a motorhome in the Lazydays RV Tailgating Lot, four game tickets, tailgating fun and games, team memorabilia signed by a current or veteran player and a $500 gift card to the Lazydays RV Accessories and More Store. Source

Fresh off being named Distributor of the Year at the Recreational Vehicle Aftermarket Association (RVAA) Aftermarket Conference, Northern Wholesale Supply Inc. will be hosting its 32nd Annual RV Supershow Jan. 9-10 at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Red Wing, Minn. “The show is expected to draw about 150 dealers to visit with vendors staffing some […]

In many parts of the country, the National Park Service (NPS) is depending on charity, non-profit businesses, concessionaires and the kindness of strangers to keep its doors open during the government shutdown. USA Today reported that unlike previous federal shutdowns, the national parks have not technically closed, yet are not being staffed by park employees. In an ironic twist, visitors are […]

As the 2019 Indiana General Assembly gets underway to establish the 2019-20 state budget, the Indiana Manufactured Housing Association-Recreation Vehicle Indiana Council (IMHA-RVIC) is eyeing a number of key issues that will impact both industries. The association reported in its newsletter that leadership is already indicating it will be a tight budget as nearly 75% of […]

High employment rate and cheap gasoline prices helped the U.S. auto industry conclude last year on a positive note. Zacks reported that strong economic fundamentals, along with the rising trend for spacious vehicles, pushed the industry toward annual new vehicle sales of 17.27 million in 2018, marking a yearly rise of 0.3%. The auto industry […]