Furrion Partners with Global Distributor Stampede

Furrion today (Nov. 19) announced a partnership with Stampede, a route-to-market and supply chain partner for technology brands, to distribute Furrion OEM and consumer products starting Jan. 1, 2020. The partnership will provide Furrion with the infrastructure it needs to support growing demand and expansion into the global consumer industry.  According to a press release, […]

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In Meeting with Powell, Trump Protests Rate Policy

During a meeting with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Monday (Nov. 18), President Trump said he “protested” the U.S. central bank’s interest rate policy, which he considers too high compared to other developed countries. “I protested fact that our Fed Rate is set too high relative to the interest rates of other competitor countries,” Trump […]

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Cavco’s Boor, Gage Offer Positive Outlooks for ’20

New Cavco Industries Inc. President and CEO Bill Boor isn’t a newcomer to the RV park and campground sector, having several years on Cavco’s board of directors and previously playing a strategic role with a former Cavco parent firm Centex Homes. Still, he’s not that well known among the rank-and-file campground operators, a record number […]

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RVDA of Canada Board Names Bragg as Chairman

Gord Bragg of Hub City RV in Lantzville, B.C., has been elected as the new chairman of the board of the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada. According to a press release, Bragg has been involved in the RV Industry in excess of 23 years starting out working with his Dad, Bruce, at Chimo […]

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Rezoning OKed for Elkhart Co. RV Inspection Site

An RV inspection facility for the biggest makers in the area can move ahead after a vote by the Elkhart County Commissioners Monday. The Elkhart Truth reported that the commissioners approved a rezoning request made on behalf of a development called the Schonsheck Distribution Center. The facility on the north side of C.R. 6, just […]

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‘Genesis’ Introduces Euro-Style Cabinet Door Line

Genesis Products Inc., a supplier of RV laminated panels and components, has introduced a new RV cabinet door product line with European-influenced design. According to a press release, the new Euro cabinet door line is the result of a collaborative partnership with Voehringer, a German company with 100 years of engineering and design expertise. “We […]

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Lippert Acquires Schwintek Marine Sunshade Unit

LCI Industries announced that its subsidiary Lippert Components Manufacturing Inc., has acquired the PWR-ARM brand and electric powered Bimini business assets of Schwintek Inc., effective Nov. 18. According to a press release, Schwintek’s patent-protected PWR-ARM automatic Bimini has been a leader in marine sunshade solutions for over 13 years. The PWR-ARM automatic Bimini’s sunshade system […]

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RVIA Wednesday Webinar will Detail Lauan Decision

The RV Industry Association (RVIA) will hold a webinar on Wednesday (Nov. 20) at 2 p.m. (EST) for an update on major trade issues facing the RV industry, including the long-awaited decision from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on lauan plywood. As part of the organization’s “Driving Policy” webinar series, RVIA […]

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Ore.-Based Western Auto & RV Closes Unexpectedly

A family-owned auto and RV store in Medford, Ore., closed without notice this past week leaving customers wondering what happened. NBC5 News reported that a notice on the door and a voice-mail stated the store was no longer open. Now some customers are concerned about what happened and what that means for their warranties. All […]

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