Month: January 2019

Black Book: RV Values Show Seasonal Pattern

Black Book reported that RVs continue to exhibit typical seasonal behavior during the winter months.  Both towables and motorized units were down slightly in November, but their rate of decline has slowed.  “This is the time of year that many dealers take a step back from active buying and selling and focus on completing any […]

RVDA’s ‘DSI Survey’ Will Close on January 10

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association’s (RVDA) 25th Annual Dealers Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey closes on Jan. 10. A link to the online version of the survey is available at www.rvda.org.   According to a press release, the DSI is a confidential survey measuring the level of dealer satisfaction with the manufacturers in areas of vital interest to dealers, […]

‘AGWS’ Releases University Training Schedule

American Guardian Warranty Services announced its 2019 AGWS University F&I training schedule. According to a press release, the workshop is designed to provide insights and education to both dealers and agents. The workshops, which are offered in the company’s corporate office in Warrenville, Ill., as well as through online webinars, are led by AGWS’ Robert Harkins, […]

U.S. Factory Growth Hits Two-Year Low in Dec.

U.S. manufacturing activity slowed sharply to a two-year low in December amid a plunge in new orders and hiring at factories, suggesting the economy was probably not immune to slowing growth in China and Europe. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) survey published on Thursday (Jan. 3) offered a downbeat assessment of the manufacturing sector, […]

Go Power! to be Featured on ‘World’s Greatest!’

Go Power!, a provider of solar and mobile power solutions, announced that it will be featured in an upcoming episode of the hit television series “World’s Greatest!” “We’re excited to be featured on the show as one of the “World’s Greatest!” said Mike Stephens, managing director at Go Power!, a subsidiary of California-based Valterra Products. “We […]

Lazydays Awards Three Sweepstakes Winners

Lazydays announced the three winners in its third Lazydays RV Ultimate Tailgating Experience sweepstakes in partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos and Florida Gators.  According to a press release, each prize package included pregame use of a motorhome in the Lazydays RV Tailgating Lot, four game tickets, tailgating fun and games, team memorabilia […]