2021 Virtual Toronto Camping & RV Show Opens Today

The largest RV show in Canada is going virtual in 2021 due to the COVID 19 pandemic, according to a press release from the show’s organizers. “Join us virtually from the comforts of your home or office where you will find more than 400 RVs on display and online for sale featuring the latest and […]

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Updated ‘NFPA 1192 Standard for RVs’ Handbook Available

The RV Industry Association (RVIA) has released the latest update for NFPA 1192, Standard for Recreational Vehicles. The handbook sets the latest standards for fire and life safety in RVs and was developed using the ANSI consensus method to deliver a uniform minimum safety standard. “It’s a little bit delayed getting out as we transitioned […]

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RV Technical Institute Level 2 Textbooks Ready for Purchase

The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is delivering its latest option for RV technicians looking to receive training on the only industry-wide certification with the release of the all-new Level 2 self-study textbooks, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Starting today (Feb. 25), these Level 2 textbooks will be […]

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Biden Seeks $37 Billion to Boost Automotive Chip Output

President Joe Biden said Wednesday (Feb. 24) he would seek $37 billion in funding for legislation to supercharge chip manufacturing in the United States as a shortfall of semiconductors has forced U.S. automakers and other manufacturers to cut production, according to a report by Automotive News. Biden also signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at […]

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China-Based Ecocampor Seeks North American Dealer Base

  A Chinese RV manufacturer is looking to establish a dealer base in North America. Established in 2008 and located in Guangdong, China, Ecocampor Vehicle Co. Ltd, manufactures travel trailer, truck and tent campers, which already are available for purchase on international shopping sites such as Alibaba.com and Tradewheel.com in Australia. In an email interview […]

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Dealer Safety, Leadership & Training Webinars Coming Soon

The Mike Molino RV Learning Center’s strategic partner KPA will present three free webinars that cover workplace safety during the month of March. To view more information on upcoming and on-demand webinars click here. “Improve EHS Performance and ROI with Strong Leadership and Technology Investment” is a brand-new webinar that will be presented at 2 […]

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Lippert Names Pruitt as Deputy CHRO, Senior Legal Counsel

LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) which, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc. supplies a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading original equipment manufacturers in the recreation and transportation product markets and the related aftermarkets of those industries, today (Feb. 25) announced the promotion of Eileen Pruitt to deputy chief human resources officer […]

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Friday’s RVWA Program Features the ‘Ask’ of Negotiating

The RV Women’s Alliance’s (RVWA) welcomes – for the third time – authors John Tinghitella and Nicole Martin for its next Coffee, Lunch and Learn program, which is set for noon ET, Friday (Feb. 26). The two  Tinghitella, who is president of RV Designer, and Martin will again talk about the subject of negotiation training for […]

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Elkhart County’s Weekly COVID Score Downgraded to Blue

Elkhart County’s weekly COVID-19 score from the Indiana State Department of Health was downgraded from yellow to blue at noon, Wednesday (Feb. 24). Blue is the least severe of four color codes, according to a report in The Elkhart Truth. The weekly score went down because the county’s seven-day average positive test rate for all […]

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LOOK Trailers No. 1-Selling Enclosed Cargo Trailer – Again

For the 2nd consecutive year, LOOK Trailers – LGS, Pace LLC – has been ranked as the No.1-selling enclosed cargo trailer manufacturer in North America, according to the most recent data released by Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). The LOOK Trailers’ family of brands, includes Pace American, Cargo Express, Compass, Formula and Impact. The company’s outstanding […]

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