Month: August 2020

The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has launched a new RV Service Writer/Advisor Online Course that will provide these critical front-line dealership personnel with the foundational skills they need to create loyal customers. The self-study course includes instruction on: Improving customer satisfaction Organizing and managing appointments and workflow Generating additional services and revenue Coordinating with technicians […]

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column was written by Craig Kirby, president of the RV Industry Association, for RVBusiness. Despite the challenges over these last few months, I continue to be impressed with how resilient the RV industry has been and how you all have responded during difficult times. In the face of all the uncertainty […]

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Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Thetford Corp. has a long history as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of mobile sanitation and refrigeration products, specifically for the RV, marine and camping markets. But with the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, Thetford is also using its supplies to ensure hand sanitizer reaches neighboring communities in need, according to a press […]

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A growing interest in camping and travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus continue to push production at recreational vehicle factories in the region, writes Ed Semmler for a report published by the South Bend Tribune. According to the RV Industry Association (RVIA), the industry shipped 43,035 units from factories in July, a 53.3% jump compared […]

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Made in the U.S.A. mattress manufacturer and retailer Brooklyn Bedding continues to deliver the best sleep ever to Americans hitting the road – featuring the brand’s top-selling mattresses along with a full selection of accessories, custom fit for travel and designed to give road warriors the same quality sleep they enjoy at home, according to a company […]

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The seven-day moving average of new COVID-19 infections in Elkhart County, Ind., is at its lowest point since May 17, according to a report by The Elkhart Truth. Sixteen new confirmed cases were reported Tuesday (Aug. 25) by the Indiana State Department of Health, bringing the county’s seven-day average to 28 per day. The average […]

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Turning SUVs into RVS is German firm GehoCab’s speciality, according to a report by Haggerty.com. The new Land Rover Defender and Ford Bronco are the latest to get its unique carbon fiber camping bodies. GehoCab has already produced conversions for the Jeep Wrangler and Mercedes G-Wagen so adding two more off-road icons is an obvious move. For these SUV-based campers, GehoCab replaces the […]

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LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII), which, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Inc. (LCI), supplies, domestically and internationally, a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) in the recreation and transportation product markets, and the related aftermarkets of those industries, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a regular […]

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Generally speaking, Class B recreational vehicles are probably the best entry point into the world of living a life on the road. These machines usually offer everything you’ll need for a month-long vacation packed into a compact box. What’s even more important, these RVs don’t require any kind of special driver’s license and are relatively […]

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A town in Elkhart County, Ind., could be getting some upgrades. Middlebury’s 10-year Master Plan includes building a bypass around town, according to a report by WSBT. The project is still in the early stages, but there’s plenty of work to do. On any given day, Main Street through downtown Middlebury can be busy, with […]

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