Move to ‘RVTI’ Extends Tech Certifications to June 30

During the transition of the RVDA/RVIA Certification Program to the RV Technical Institute (RVTI), any technician due for recertification between Jan. 1 to June 29, 2020 will be extended until June 30. RVIA News & Insights reported that valid certifications as of Dec. 31, 2019, under the RVDA/RVIA Certification Program were automatically transferred into the […]

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SSI Ranks Jay Flight Trailer No. 1 Seller for 15th Year

For the 15th consecutive year, Jayco Inc.’s Jay Flight travel trailer has claimed the No. 1 selling travel trailer spot in North America according to the most recent data released by Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Jayco’s dedication to customer satisfaction along with a focus on quality construction, floorplan design, and affordability are the Jay Flight’s […]

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‘Driving Policy’ Webinar will Focus on Infrastructure

The RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) latest “Driving Policy” webinar is slated for Wednesday (Feb. 1) at 2 p.m., offering a detailed overview of the infrastructure proposals pending in Congress, as well as how these proposals impact the RV industry and their chances of being enacted. According to a release, improving infrastructure presents a rare opportunity […]

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Atlantic City RV, Camping Show Sees Strong Turnout

The 25th Atlantic City RV & Camping Show, held Feb. 14-16 at the Atlantic City, N.J., Convention Center, fell just shy of last year’s record of 10,000 attendees, according to organizers.  “It was great,” said Ryan Reinke, show manager and account executive with GS Media & Events and Good Sam which hosts the event. “It […]

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Dutchmen Begins Production on ‘Yukon’ Fifth-Wheel

While the introduction of a new product line in mid-February is a bit out of the ordinary, executives at Dutchmen RV think the timing is right for their new Yukon luxury residential fifth-wheel. Josh Staley, general manager of the company’s Yukon, Atlas, and Voltage brands, told RVBUSINESS.com that there is no time like the present […]

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ARVC Secures GFCI Amendment, Aids Park Owners

An advocacy effort led by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC), which took more than eight months, finally secured a vital victory in late December, according to ARVC officials. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Standards Council approved a Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to the 2020 National Electric Code (NEC) regarding the […]

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Jayco Australia Marks 45 Years, Intros 2020 Lineup

Jayco Australia, currently marking its 45th year of operations, continues to drive RV innovation as the company introduced several new 2020 product lines. “Innovation continues to be Jayco’s driving force in 2020 and we have focused on three core developments to improve connectivity, safety and security all achieved by uncompromising comfort and style that Jayco […]

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Software Provider IDS Recognized with RISE Award

Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS), an RV, marine and trailer dealership software provider, has been awarded with an RVBusiness RISE (Recognizing Innovation & Supplier Excellence) Award for the development of the RECT (Repair Event Cycle Time) reporting tool. Though the RISE Awards are meant for industry suppliers, the impact of IDS RECT prompted the judges to recognize […]

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‘Truck Camper Adventure’ Quartzsite Rally Draws 98

Truck Camper Adventure’s (TCA) inaugural “Boondocking in the Desert” truck camper rally, held February 7-9 in Quartzsite, Ariz., drew 98 people from 21 states, the Netherlands, and Canada to the event which offered activities and classes along with a two-day, overland road trip on the 4×4 Bradshaw Trail. According to a press release, the free […]

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