Month: November 2020

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a request for information (RFI) on companies that are able to design and produce travel trailers that meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) for post-disaster temporary housing purposes, according to information provided by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Any company interested in […]

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Laughter, great music, and helping kids with cancer at the same time: it is all happening this week with the annual Care Camps auction and online gala event, according to a press release from Care Camps. Care Camps, the camping and RV industry charity that helps kids with cancer find the healing power of the […]

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Dicor Products, an Airxcel brand and an industry leader in RV roof products, sealants, coatings and wheel accessories, debuts Diflex III. The new TPO roof membrane delivers the same best-in-class performance as its current TPO product, but provides 20% more puncture and tear resistance, according to a press release from the company. Diflex III is […]

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The RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) government affairs team, along with its Washington DC consultants, will host a webinar Dec,. 1 focused on the analysis and ramifications of this year’s election and how it impacts the RV industry. Chris Bornemann and Samantha Rocci of the RVIA Government Affairs department and Mark Weller of Polsinelli will host […]

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Although he acknowledged the likelihood of a Joe Biden presidency starting in a few weeks, David Kemps, executive director of government relations for Morgan Stanley, said a full-blown Biden agenda probably is not on the immediate horizon. Kemps, who delivered “Bracing for Impact: How the Elections Will Affect Your Dealership” for the RV Dealers Convention/Expo […]

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Elkhart County officials just after midnight this morning (Nov. 19) issued stricter rules to fight the coronavirus after the state moved Elkhart into the “red” category that indicates the counties with the worst spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a report by the South Bend Tribune. Among the rules includes requiring face […]

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Camping World Holdings Inc., (CWH) the nation’s largest network of RV and outdoor lifestyle-centric retail locations, today (Nov, 19) announced an agreement to acquire All RV Needs located in Medford, Ore. “This acquisition is an incredible fit for our company as it continues to evolve and expand,” said Marcus Lemonis, Chairman of Camping World. “We […]

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The RV Industry Association (RVIA) Board of Directors elected Jeff Rutherford, president and CEO of Airxcel, as Chairman of the Board for the year 2021 during the group’s organizational meeting on Nov. 10. Rutherford most recently served as First Vice Chairman, according to a News & Insights report by the RVIA. “With Jeff’s deep and […]

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Syracuse, Ind.-based Travel Lite RV is introducing unique new lines of Travel Lite-brand truck campers and ultra-light-weight Rove Lite travel trailers for the 2021 model year. The Northern Indiana firm is also unveiling a revised management team led by Travel Lite COO and General Manager Ryan Rebar, who refers to the company’s recent transformation as […]

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As lines for coronavirus testing grow longer, one area employer is helping out, according to a report by WSBT. Lippert Components, an RV parts supplier, plans to open its own testing facility for its 11,000 workers. This could help more than just those employees. “From the very beginning of the pandemic when we saw that […]

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