The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA), the Athens, Texas-based organization that provides RV repair and maintenance education to would-be service techs and others, is developing a Saturdays-only course in an effort to reach students with limited availability. “What we’ve found is that we have a lot of folks who would like to make a career […]
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Lippert Components,Inc. (LCI) announced that it has partnered with Ford Motor Co. to bring the OneControl smart RV technology to its vehicles via SYNC 3 and AppLink. According to a press release, Ford owners will now be able to access OneControl’s app features in order to monitor and control their RV while towing with a […]
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Newell Coach has created the 2020 Newell Coach p50 1675, a $2 million luxury motorhome. Business Insider reported that the company has been crafting motorhomes for half a century, and the p50 was created to honor the company’s 50th anniversary. Newell also has a longstanding partnership with Porsche Design, which collaborated with Newell on the body […]
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RV Industry Association (RVIA) Manager of Government Affairs Nick Rudowich recently testified in support of legislation that would amend the allowable length of a travel trailer in Washington state law from a current limit of 40 feet in length to a new limit of 46 feet in length. “Currently in Washington, travel trailers are limited […]
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The RVillage “Spirit of the Road” Rally will take place Feb. 12-16 at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park & Campground in Live Oak, Fla. According to a press release, the five-day event is sponsored by RVillage, a social network platform for recreational vehicle and nomadic lifestyle enthusiasts. “We’re excited to fill this beautiful […]
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One of the more intriguing news stories at this year’s Florida RV SuperShow, held Jan. 15-19 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, had to do with new “Peak 9” truck campers and travel trailers on display at the Travel Lite Inc. display. The truck campers, designed to fit short-bed trucks, feature molded front caps, […]
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RVs aren’t just for retirees anymore. As reported by the Business Observer, the recreational vehicle industry, from vehicle sales to RV parks, has expanded and is now attracting groups from working Baby Boomers to Millennials and more. The effects of the demographic shifts and increased demand are being particularly felt in Florida, where officials predict […]
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Equal-i-zer hitch announced that the company has received its eighth Gold Trailer Life Readers’ Choice Award. According to a press release, voting for the award is performed by readers of Trailer Life Magazine each summer to express opinions and share experiences with peers. Voting categories include favorite RV campgrounds, vehicles, and products that make life easier. […]
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In this episode, “Rollin’ on TV” highlights the Class B Tellaro by Thor Motor Coach, visits with Janine Pettit of Girl Camper, tours Camp Taylor Campground in Columbia, N.J., and RV Education 101 provides RV storage tips.
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The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits increased less than expected last week, suggesting the labor market continues to tighten even as job growth is slowing. CNBC reported that initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 211,000 for the week ended Jan. 18, the Labor Department said on Thursday […]
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