Month: August 2019

The relationship between dealers and automakers has often been fraught with friction, with automakers essentially occupying the driver’s seat. But, according to an Automotive News report, a true partnership might emerge in a not-too-distant future shaped by the disruptive forces of technology and growing competition. A report commissioned by the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association offers […]

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Dometic will be hosting an industry event to kick off September’s Elkhart RV Open House week in Elkhart. According to a press release, the gathering will feature a product fair with partner vehicles on display, new product launch information highlighting the full product offering from the supplier. There will also be several food trucks, fair […]

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The RV Industry Association (RVIA) is working to make sure that lawmakers, at all levels, understand that the organization is forward-thinking when it comes to how companies do business. In this month’s Driving Policy Webinar, RVIA is stressing the industry’s efficient and safe manufacturing processes, taking care of the environment for future generations and investing […]

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The New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA) will host campground owner and  volunteer on the board of the Massachusetts Association of Campground Owners Brian Saunders during this week’s RVing in New England podcast. According to a press release, the podcast is scheduled for 7 p.m. (EDT) Wednesday (Aug. 21). Whether or not an RVer has a […]

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A number of U.S. business economists appear sufficiently concerned about the risks of some of President Donald Trump’s economic policies that they expect a recession in the U.S. by the end of 2021, according to a USA Today report. Thirty-four percent of economists surveyed by the National Association for Business Economics, in a report being released today (Aug. […]

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Recognizing his successful, 40-year career in the RV aftermarket and service to the industry, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) presented George Grengs of Valterra, with the Jim Barker Lifetime Achievement award. The award is presented annually at the RVIA Aftermarket Executive Conference and recognizes individuals who have significantly contributed to the success of the RV […]

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The Port of San Diego, Calif., has approved the first lease for the massive Chula Vista Bayfront project — a destination RV park that will be an affordable complement to the planned resort hotel and convention center, according to the Times of San Diego. Under the 66-year-lease, Michigan-based Sun Communities will develop a 246-site RV park […]

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Representing a landmark gathering for FMCA, the Cincinnati, Ohio-based family RV travel club welcomed members to the organization’s 100th International Convention & RV Expo, held Aug. 14-17 at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot. CEO Chris Smith reported that the family registration count for the event totaled 1,700, the highest number for the summer […]

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The 7th Annual International Forest River Owners Group (FROG) International Rally wrapped up an “exceptional” run Saturday (Aug. 17) at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen, Ind. The weeklong event attracted more than 500 units representing 36 Forest River brands with well over 1,000 owners in attendance, according to FROG Director Bob Byrne. “It’s a […]

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Thirty Vendor Training +Plus sessions are slated for the 2019 RV Dealers Convention/Expo that will help dealership professionals learn more about the latest products, services available to them on the market. According to a press release, Vendor Training +Plus sessions are informative one-hour workshops offered by prominent industry vendors in finance, insurance, marketing, sales, fixed […]

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