GOSHEN, Ind. – Genesis Products and Gurit (SIX Swiss Exchange: GURN) today announced in a press release a long-term supply contract for Gurit’s Kerdyn PET structural foam core. The contract allows for exclusive supply of Kerdyn PET to Genesis Products for use in office and commercial interior applications in North American.
Kerdyn PET is a high-performing, low-carbon footprint alternative core for office screen and work surface applications where low weight and improved health & safety is required. Made from up to 100% recycled PET, sourced mostly from post-consumer plastic bottles, it can be thermoformed and easily machined, aligning with Genesis Products’ reputation of delivering trend-forward solutions that elevate environments.
“As a supplier to office furniture OEMs, we are always looking for new ways to bring value to our customers through materials expertise and innovation. We are thrilled to enter this partnership with Gurit, a leading supplier of advanced materials. Together, we will offer the benefits of Kerdyn PET and our manufacturing prowess to deliver high-quality components that help customers offset carbon and remove materials like fiberglass from the workplace,” says AJ Balthes, VP of Product Development, Genesis Products.
“We are excited to supply new lightweight, low-footprint materials to Genesis Products, an established and trusted supplier of laminated panels and custom molded solutions. This agreement is a significant step in the strengthening of our multi-market strategy,” says Lance Hill, General Manager, Gurit Marine & Industrial Business Unit.
Kerdyn PET will be supplied exclusively to Genesis Products for use in office and commercial interior applications in North America; however, it will also be available for integration into their projects in other sectors such as recreational vehicles and residential or commercial cabinets and closets. Learn more about Genesis innovations at www.genesisproductsinc.com.
BULVERDE, Texas – For RV enthusiasts who’ve struggled with hard water issues on the road, Patriot Water System has unveiled a “breakthrough solution: the Freedom RV Water Softener. This innovative system is the first of its kind to offer fully automated water softening specifically designed for the RV lifestyle,” according to a company release.
The story behind the Freedom system is personal, the release continued. Anton Montgomery, founder of Patriot Water System, discovered the need firsthand while living in his RV. “Like many RV owners, I was frustrated by existing water softener options,” Montgomery explains. “Other systems were either low-quality and required cumbersome manual maintenance and used common table salt, or were expensive salt-free systems that do not actually soften the water. That’s why I created the Freedom, to provide RV owners with a reliable, efficient, and simple solution.”
Drawing on his 42 years of water treatment expertise, Montgomery developed an RV water softener that combines professional-grade softening with unprecedented convenience, the company says. The Freedom system stands out as the only hands-free, automated solution in the RV market, eliminating the hassle of manual regeneration and maintenance.
In addition to its easy operation, the Freedom system provides effective removal of hardness minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron, reducing water hardness to less than 1 grain per gallon. At just under 30 pounds, it’s compact and lightweight, fitting conveniently in an RV storage compartment or truck bed.
Key Benefits of the Patriot Freedom RV Water Softener
Protects RV water systems: Prevents scale buildup in water heaters, faucets, pipes, and shower heads.
Preserves tankless hot water heater warranties: Helps ensure that RV owners’ limited warranties aren’t voided by poor water quality or lack of maintenance.
Hands-Free Self-Regeneration: Simply add softener salt pellets and the system automatically regenerates when needed.
Improves water quality: Softens water, eliminates spots and soap scum, reduces soap usage and leaves skin and hair feeling smooth.
Easy 20 Minute install: Quickly install with ¾” water hose connections
Compact and portable: fits easily in most RV storage compartments
Guaranteed satisfaction: 2 Week Money Back Guarantee and 10 Year warranty
“We’re giving RV owners the same quality of water they enjoy at home,” Montgomery adds. “Whether you’re a weekend camper or full-time RVer, you shouldn’t have to compromise on water quality.”
Patriot Water System provides volume discounts for dealers and is currently offering $300 for RV owners who purchase by May 31, 2025. The Freedom system comes complete with professional installation support and one of the industry’s best warranties.
GAFFNEY, S.C. — FCCC is highlighting its new dash full of driver-focused enhancement and innovations for its S2RV Super C chassis at the 2025 Florida RV SuperShow, taking place Jan. 15-19 in Tampa, Fla.
The new Dash+ on the S2RV takes safety and RVer experience to the next level thanks to a range of technological and ergonomic driver controls. This includes the introduction of FCCC’s industry-exclusive DriveTech ergonomic steering wheel and column-mounted controls, which eliminates the need for drivers to reach for every command and places transmission controls at their fingertips.
Additional features of the S2RV’s new Dash+ include:
Phone- and audio-control capabilities via the DriveTech steering wheel
In-dash Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Real-time transmission health and vehicle-code display
Capability to adjust dash brightness
In-dash slot to secure and display phone for hands-free viewing
Audible alert if door is opened without park brake set
Built-in alarm clock
“With Dash+ on the S2RV, we are taking safety, convenience and the overall customer experience to the next level,” said Jeremy Buckmeier, RV Product Manager for FCCC. “The S2RV continues to grow in popularity in the Super C space, and the introduction of Dash+ and its impressive offering of features will only increase its demand among RVers wanting the best for their coach.”
As with all FCCC RV products, the S2RV comes with the industry-leading safety features and a 3-year, 50,000-mile warranty and is backed by the most comprehensive service network around featuring 24/7 Direct service and support with access to FCCC’s nationwide service network, including more than 450 service centers and 90+ RV-centric Oasis locations.
About Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC)
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) is a leading manufacturer of diesel chassis for the motorhome industry. FCCC supports its industry-leading chassis with a comprehensive suite of services, including 24/7 factory direct support, a nationwide service network with more than 400 dealers in the U.S. and Canada, and an official customer-support mobile app. FCCC also manufactures chassis for the work truck, walk-in van, school bus and shuttle bus markets. Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation is a subsidiary of Daimler Truck North America LLC, a Daimler company. For more information, visit fcccrv.com or call 1-800-FTL-HELP.
FRIDLEY, Minn. – Global power and technology leader, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced today in a press release the debut of a new family of 50-state emissions certified RV generators.
The three product family, consists of the QG 7000i DF, QG 4000i DF, and QG 2800i DF. The newest member, the QG7000i DF, will be on display during the Florida RV SuperShow beginning on Jan. 15 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Fla.
This new RV fixed mount product range boasts modern technology designed by Onan to meet the evolving RV needs. All of the i DF generator family feature a returnless electronic fuel injection (EFI) system with capability to run gasoline or liquid propane vaper with the flip of a switch. The generators EFI is a closed loop design, providing automatic adjustments for altitude and other operating conditions to maintain maximum output. Returnless EFI simplifies installation by removing the return line to the fuel tank. Since there is no carburetor in the EFI system, fuel varnishing issues have been virtually eliminated. Beyond the fuel system, the new family features clean sine wave inverter power output and 240V AC capability. This provides protection for delicate electrionics such as tablets, mobile phones, and medical devices. The “i DF” family also utilizes variable speed engines, permanent magnet alternators, and tuned muffler systems incorporating focalized vibration isolation mounts. All this minimizes noise and vibration to enhance the RVers lifestyle.
“Cummins is excited to launch this new collection of generators. We look forward to continuing our legacy as a power leader in the RV industry with the next generation of Onan RV generators,” says, Karl Wilson – North America Consumer Sales Director. “As the industry has evolved, we have continued to listen to our customers’ needs and align our product offering to those needs. This new line up is a result of that.”
Additional features of the i DF family include J1939 communication protocol, making it compatible with coach multifunction displays. Computer controlled overload protection with circuit breaker disconnects will be standard to avoid overload failures. The onboard microprocessor also has enhanced diagnotics and operation monitoring to enhance the RVers operation.
The new Onan generator family will have staggered availability over the next twelve months with the QG 7000i DF taking lead. Cummins will begin to accept orders for the QG 7000i DF this summer followed by an end of year launch of the QG 4000i DF and QG 2800i DF. Onan will continue to serve the RV industry from our Elkhart, Indiana facilities providing selected upfits and accessories to our OEM customers.
About Cummins Inc.
Cummins Inc., a global power solutions leader, comprises five business segments – Components, Engine, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera by Cummins – supported by our global manufacturing and extensive service and support network, skilled workforce, and vast technological expertise. Cummins is committed to its Destination Zero strategy, which is grounded in the company’s commitment to sustainability and helping its customers successfully navigate the energy transition with its broad portfolio of products. The products range from advanced diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, valvetrain technologies, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, axles, drivelines, brakes, suspension systems, electric power generation systems, batteries, electrified power systems, hydrogen production technologies and fuel cell products. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), since its founding in 1919, Cummins employs approximately 75,500 people committed to powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment and equality of opportunity. Cummins serves its customers online, through a network of company-owned and independent distributor locations, and through thousands of dealer locations worldwide and earned about $735 million on sales of $34.1 billion in 2023.
Today, Gov.-elect Mike Braun – whose ties to the RV industry include his family’s Jasper, Ind.-based company, Meyer Distributing – will take the reins from Gov. Eric Holcomb and begin his administration alongside Micah Beckwith, who will serve as lieutenant governor. Braun, Beckwith and Attorney General Todd Rokita, who will be serving a second term, will all be sworn in to their respective offices sometime after 11 a.m., according to a report by the Indiana Capital Chronicle.
The free and publicly open ceremony will be the culmination of a three-day series of inaugural events — a return to normal after Gov. Eric Holcomb’s socially distanced occasion in January 2021. Braun’s inauguration will be held at the Indianapolis Hilbert Circle Theatre, home to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra with a capacity to seat over 1,600 attendees.
The 11 a.m. oath of office will take place after several other inaugural activities, including a ticketed breakfast on Monday hosted by incoming First Lady Maureen Braun to honor Indiana’s female entrepreneurs.
DELAND, Fla. – It is with profound sadness that Intellitec Products announces the passing of founder, William Slavik Sr., who died on Jan. 10, 2025 at the age of 84. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Slavik family and all of Bill’s friends and colleagues throughout the world,” the release stated.
“Bill founded Intellitec nearly 50 years ago and led the company until his retirement around 2006. A phenomenal electrical engineer, William Slavik Sr. was the inventor of many of our products which we still sell widely. Our entire Intellitec family owes Bill a debt of gratitude for the business we enjoy today,” stated Patrick J. O’Neill, chairman and CEO of Intellitec Products. “Bill was extremely well respected throughout our industry and a good friend to all.”
“Bill revolutionized the electrical and control systems of RV’s, Ambulances, Trucks and specialty vehicles. From battery disconnects with his patented latching mechanism that has been used on millions of vehicles, to the introduction of energy management and multiplexing systems, Bill’s designs forever changed the vehicle market,” added Ned Schiff, president of Intellitec Products.
“Today at Intellitec, we continue Bill’s legacy and business vision of understanding our customers challenges and developing solutions through the intelligent use of technology,” Schiff continued. “We are deeply grateful to Bill for all of his contributions.”
About Intellitec
For over 40 years, Intellitec Products has been a leader in the development electrical controls and systems for the RV, specialty vehicle, and marine markets. The comapny’s unique products are used for power distribution, battery management and electrical control and monitoring systems in a wide variety of applications including RV, bus, truck, emergency service, and marine markets. Intellitec’s products are manufactured in the USA.
“Firsthand experience is the best teacher,” said Matthew Hofmann, CEO and co-founder of Living Vehicle, an all-electric trailer company headquartered in Santa Barbara, Calif. The company has been in business for eight years and the goal is full-time-living off-grid and self-sufficiency without sacrificing luxury.
Living Vehicle’s original legacy RVs are “semi-permanent-style” high-end travel trailers and fifth-wheels built for full-time residential use so exceptional detail goes into design, durability and usability factors. The team at LV is headed up by Matthew, along with his father Walter, who have a passion for the outdoors that’s coupled with decades of experience in construction, architecture, design, brand management, marketing, and even creating a publishing business that catered to winter adventurers. Both of them have lived in an LV for years at a time.
Walter explained, “We’re like an architectural firm, which makes us quite unique in the RV space because we don’t approach our design from the RV world; we come at it from the architectural world. We started with a blank sheet of paper and said, ‘What do we want to build that’s really comfortable, off-grid capable and net-zero efficiently responsible.’ We’re very focused on that.” Basically, just about everything in a Living Vehicle is custom-built.
Matthew, an architect by trade who had been living on a boat and in trailers for decades, went on to say, “We started the company out of the very first unit we designed so it was an exercise in overcoming all the limitations that living in an RV has. There are a lot of compromises because trailers really are designed for recreational use. I was doing that [living full-time in an RV] for so long that I wanted to do something better. Living Vehicles aren’t just for recreation; they are built like a tank.” The shell of an LV is all aluminum—no wood is used in the construction—and the RVs are four-season-capable: “You can take it well below freezing,” Matthew claimed.
Before the Hofmanns started building “luxury unplugged” trailers, they spent 20-plus years doing custom trailer renovations and refurbishing Airstreams. Matthew said, “I got way too familiar with Airstreams…I’ve probably renovated over 400 Airstreams.”
Living Vehicle’s systems are connected by an ethernet cable to allow communications over the LV’s network so the owner and Living Vehicle have the ability to access all online. The owner can control all systems when away from the trailer, plus the team at LV can give a heads-up if something needs to be addressed.
Off-grid trailers being the company’s specialty, the Hofmanns’ latest project is the 100-percent-solar-powered resource-generating CyberTrailer modeled after Tesla’s Cybertruck, due out later this year for the 2026 model year. Additionally, Living Vehicle will have four updated models for 2026: its flagship GT39 and GT32 fifth-wheels and the HD30 and HD24 travel trailers.
Smart Home on Wheels
Before we dive into what is new on the horizon for Living Vehicle, let’s take a look at one of the company’s impressive legacy models with a GVWR of up to 18,000 pounds that Matthew said “is for full-time living with a separate living space, a separate sleeping space and a separate bathroom. It’s very robust; it’s like a luxury yacht.”
We got a chance to walk through a preowned 2021 30-foot HD29 model in May 2024 when Matthew was on a guest panel at Electrify Expo’s Industry Day in Long Beach, California. The topic was on the environmental implications of widespread electrification and Matthew’s point was that “we’re not doing this all at once—this is a process that is happening over time and has been decades in the making. We are making good progress, and we will get there. I come from a unique view when it comes to distributed energy. I feel there isn’t a whole lot of discussion about how efficient are these EV vehicles, the range…400 miles is the golden ticket right now…or miles per kilowatt. At Living Vehicle, our goal has always been a net-zero self-sustaining living solution.”
The aforementioned HD series is an impressive sight: From the outside, it was clear how robust this sleek trailer is—Matthew’s description of it being built like a tank appeared spot-on. A raised, self-supporting deck/patio opened outward from the curbside, much like the rear ramp/patio on a toy hauler, and a 4-foot-wide aluminum solar awning winged upward, shading the patio and covering much of the length of the trailer. The retractable awning lays flat against the trailer to protect the windows during travel and then can be tilted toward the sun when in camp. The “automated deck,” as Matthew calls it, is rated for 1,500 pounds and operates via a winch system so with the push of a button, it goes back up against the wall of the trailer. Additionally, the Living Vehicle HD’s roof was lined with solar panels, bringing the total to 3,600 watts of solar power.
Living Vehicle trailers are built on an aluminum chassis with a custom tongue-and-groove aluminum decking that integrates into the chassis. “Very little steel is used in the construction,” said Matthew, “but a steel axle box distributes the load from the axles so when turning the rig there are no high stress points. We also have two steel plates inside of the A-frame.”
Stepping through the door on fold-up steps, we were greeted with a 6-foot-8-inch ceiling and an array of control panels, with a luxurious lavatory to the immediate left. Beyond that, the state-of-the-art living/kitchen area with a 13-cubic-foot residential fridge was showcased in a flood of light due to the patio (with a sliding glass door) that increases living space. An L-shaped dinette converts into additional sleeping space. “Everything is heavy-duty, commercial quality designed to last,” said Matthew. “We design quality first 100 percent of the time. As a licensed architect, the objective is form follows function.”
Glossy, nonporous white walls and ceiling are powder-coated aluminum and easily wipe clean. Solid-surface countertops are set at residential height, and cabinets and drawers are CTech and made from powder-coated aluminum. The CTech kitchen island is removable via four bolts so it can be used as prep space on the deck. Ample cabinets are dedicated for storage since the electronics, lithium-phosphate batteries and water heater are stored underneath, accessible by a marine-style hatch in the kitchen’s floor. Everything is enclosed and ventilation circulates into the basement space so that the floor stays warm.
Matthew designed the deck/patio to get RVers off of the dirt: “Any home I’ve lived in has had some sort of outdoor living space and it’s never in the dirt and it’s typically on the same level—especially near the living area or kitchen—so that if you’re going to be barbecuing, for instance, it’s a seamless transition from one space to the next.”
The amidships bathroom exudes a spa environment with its black walnut paneling and wood treatments, wood flooring, a rainfall-nozzle showerhead, a bowl sink and an anti-fog lit mirror. Available on all Living Vehicle trailers is an optional wall heater that is mounted below the towel rack, so a warm towel can be at the ready after showering, plus towels won’t stay damp. A composting toilet is tucked in across from the open shower so there’s lots of legroom when sitting on the commode.
As with the living area, the front bedroom, entered through a sliding door, is light and bright with its glossy white ceiling and walls accentuated by large windows, a skylight and CTech dresser drawers with a solid-surface counter set at residential height. A queen walk-around bed and double-door closet round out the features. This particular model was outfitted with a Wi-Fi-enabled washer/dryer that blends into the cabinetry, a projector and a movie screen. LV’s optional Good Housekeeping package includes a washer/dryer, a dishwasher and a central vacuum.
Next Up: The CyberTrailer
Living Vehicle’s latest venture is the dual-axle solar-powered resource-generating CyberTrailer designed to be paired with an electric tow vehicle. The CyberTruck’s futuristic contours and durability served as inspiration for this new 27-foot travel trailer. As the name suggests, the CyberTrailer can be towed by a Cybertruck, as well as the Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T. Don’t have an EV tow truck? The CyberTrailer will freely roll behind half-ton-towable gas and diesel vehicles as well. Intended to be a more portable travel trailer than the company’s legacy models but with similar capabilities, targeted GVWR is in the 9,000-pound range.
Matthew said, “Our newest product—the CyberTrailer—is a self-sufficient vehicle designed to not only power itself but to add power back to the grid or to the very vehicle it’s towing. This is an interesting paradigm shift when you take it on a microscale and look at the vehicles themselves and how they not only reduce the energy demand on the grid but also generate power themselves.
“We’re literally about being a charging station so that when you get to your destination off-grid you don’t drain the batteries on both your trailer and the tow vehicle. Instead of just 1,000 watts, we’re pumping a lot of power on the roof and maximizing for natural resources to pull the power wherever you are so when you get into the woods, or to your destination, you can power the unit and power the tow vehicle.” In addition to solar panels lining the CyberTrailer’s roof, solar panels top dual awnings that double as shields to protect the windows when the trailer is on the move.
The Hofmanns are all about maximizing the natural resources, plus they are not big fans of RV parks or overpopulated campgrounds, “So the limiting factor is how much you carry with you, whether that’s water or waste capacity or battery capacity—energy,” said Matthew. “You can run every system in these units off of the energy system. There’s 240-volt, electric vehicle charging built into these; you can extract the power to run all of the systems. Our core is being able to go off-grid and stay off-grid as long as possible.”
Matthew said that they are integrating a lot of new technology into the CyberTrailer: “When talking about tank capacities, the real gain here is water generation. We’re going to include a system that extracts humidity out of the air…like when you see water dripping off the roof of an RV when the A/C is on; it’s the same core concept. With the CyberTrailer, it’ll be able to produce up to 13 gallons of water every day. It’s in conjunction with the concept of going off-grid and staying off-grid; it’s not just energy, that energy is being used to do other things—power your tow vehicle, power the water-generation system, and then coupled with water recycling where we’ll be able to recycle up to 95 percent of the gray water. So, we’re rethinking the way an RV’s tank capacities are thought of.” The goal is to create a self-sustaining eco system with gray-water recycling, water generation, natural electricity generation and minimizing waste.
The CyberTrailer’s open floorplan makes for a visually connected space and various living-working-lounging-sleeping-cooking-entertaining configurations. As an example, after wrapping-up a meal, remove the dining table and the space can be transformed into a workstation (Starlink-ready) with the wall-mounted, fold-down office-table-for-two and a front-row view to the outdoors. When it’s time to get some shut-eye, opposing sofas can be joined to make a bed. Or use the space as a garage—floor tiedown anchors included—for safely transporting toys such as e-bikes, which can also be charged with the CyberTrailer.
Interior height is set at over 7 feet in this main area, where a rear folding patio with awning and gear-hauler ramp connects the outside with the inside. And just in case the abundance of windows and the giant “window” at the back of the trailer when the ramp is down don’t offer enough natural light for you, a skylight running much of the length of the CyberTrailer allows for even more sunlight. At the front of the trailer is the bathroom and a storage area; ceiling height is more than 6½ feet.
Owners control the CyberTrailer’s systems via Apple iPad Wireless Control and there’s nationwide service, as with Living Vehicle’s other trailers. Backup power sources will be available with “highly efficient DC power generation so that if everything doesn’t go perfect and the sun decides not to come out that day you still have backup power in place. Or say your electric tow vehicle runs out of power, you can still leverage this hybrid technology to run your systems or power a truck.”
Base price for the CyberTrailer is $175,000. Those interested can reserve one with a $100 refundable deposit.
Updates for 2026
In addition to the CyberTrailer, Matthew Hofmann said that they are working on an even more advanced lineup for 2026. The 39-foot GT39 fifth-wheel, the largest offering in Living Vehicle’s lineup, includes features aimed at RVers prioritizing luxury off-grid living with its master suite, full kitchen with commercial-grade appliances and a bathroom mirroring spa-like comfort. A 7,000-watt solar system supports long-term stays. The GT32 fifth-wheel, at 32 feet, retains many of the design elements of its larger sibling but in a more compact package. For those who prefer a bumper-pull, the company’s 24-foot HD24 and 30-foot HD30 are offered in versatile designs with the same durable materials. The HD24 is Living Vehicle’s smallest trailer, making it very adaptable with its walk-in gear closet and Euro Loft sleeping space.
The 2026 models continue to reflect Living Vehicle’s ethos to create a self-supporting product that empowers enthusiasts to pursue their outdoor passions in a sustainable way, essentially creating a “freedom machine” that will get people out in nature and keep them there for an extended time.
More information can be found at livingvehicle.com.
BRISTOL, Ind. – With an expanding dealer network and a growing portfolio of innovative RVs, Ember Recreational Vehicles is bolstering its sales team to provide enhanced, personalized support for its partners and to drive focus on sales success in 2025.
Brent Shuttleworth
The company announced the promotion of Brent Shuttleworth to National Sales Manager and the addition of new regional sales managers to strengthen its commitment to dealer relationships and customer satisfaction.
Shuttleworth previously served as Ember’s Western Regional Sales Manager. Shuttleworth, a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Communications and a former high jumper on their track team, started working in the RV industry in retail in 2013. From there, he was hired as an RSM on the wholesale side in 2015. Shuttleworth will also manage the newly formed Central territory for Ember. He brings enthusiasm for Ember and serving its dealer partners well. He is excited to continue growing his career with Ember and continue to help grow the organization.
Mark Topor
Mark Topor, based out of Las Vegas, Nev., has joined the team to serve as Ember’s Western Regional Sales Manager. Topor brings with him over a decade of RV industry experience. He began his career in retail and then embarked on his wholesale RV career in 2015. Since then, Mark has been a respected sales representative for all industry segments, most recently motorized.
“We’re fired up to have Mark join the growing Ember’s sales team,” remarked Shuttleworth, National Sales Manager for Ember. “His experience and understanding of the RV industry, along with his fantastic dealer relationships, make him a great addition to our team. We are poised and ready to keep growing in 2025.”
Rocco Lisa
Rocco Lisa, who joined the Ember team in April of 2024, manages the Southern territory. Lisa brings over 10 years of experience in RV OEM sales as a District Sales Manager to the Ember sales team. His broad experience, sales training skills, and strong work ethic make him well-suited to serve Ember’s Southern and Southeastern dealer networks.
David Blea
David Blea, Regional Sales Manager for the East, has been a part of the Ember team since 2022. A decorated former Marine Corps Infantryman, Blea spent the previous nine years before coming to Ember building his career in the industry on the supplier side. He has held various positions in operations management and sales, where he was focused on team engagement to develop innovative solutions for customers. Blea brings a passion for family and service and believes every day is an opportunity for growth that is rooted in integrity.
“The energy, drive, determination, and dedication of Ember’s sales team is unparalleled,” commented Ashley Bontrager, Ember’s CEO and Founder. “We are all eagerly focused on serving our dealer partners, continuing Ember’s success, and looking forward to a great 2025!”
About Ember Recreational Vehicles
Based in Bristol, Indiana, Ember Recreational Vehicles is a privately held, female-owned RV manufacturer dedicated to building high-quality, adventure-ready RVs with an emphasis on durability, comfort, and off-grid capability. Ember backs each product with its 1-2-3 Warranty: a one-time transfer, two-year limited base warranty, and a three-year limited structural warranty, providing customers peace of mind as they head out on their adventures. To learn more about Ember and its products, visit www.EmberRV.com.
EDWARDSBURG, Mich. – Modern Buggy RV announce in a press release its participation in the 2025 Florida RV SuperShow, held at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida, from Jan. 15-19.
At the show, Modern Buggy RV will feature three of its top models: the 12LRK, BB14, and BB16, with dealer partner General RV. Designed for durability and versatility, these all-weather RVs are lightweight enough to be towed by most vehicles, offering budget-friendly solutions for families seeking adventure without needing a large truck or SUV.
Little Buggy 12LRK: A compact and durable option for outdoor enthusiasts, this lightweight RV features a convertible sofa bed, outdoor kitchen, ample storage, and an outdoor shower. Built for both off-road excursions and weekend getaways, it includes a fireplace, LED lighting, and the essentials for your next adventure.
Big Buggy 14 (BB14): A versatile RV perfect for adventurers, the BB14 comfortably sleeps four with a memory foam mattress and a convertible dinette bed. The fully equipped kitchen and bathroom offer the comforts of home, while its rugged design ensures you can tackle tough terrain with ease. Climate control and an on-demand water heater keep you comfortable wherever the road takes you.
Big Buggy 16 (BB16): As the largest model in the lineup, the BB16 is designed for families or groups needing extra space. It sleeps 5-6 with a main bed, dinette bed, and upper bunk. With a tankless water heater, A/C, and robust all-terrain construction, this RV is the ultimate blend of comfort and adventure.
Visit the Modern Buggy RV at booth 660, at the Florida RV SuperShow, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ELKHART, Ind. – Dometic announces the launch of a new education system, Dometic Product Academy — a learning management system designed to enhance product knowledge and sales performance for RV dealer salespeople. Beginning with 25 courses, the trainings inside will empower entire dealer teams to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry, according to a release
Unlike traditional online training programs, this is designed to be an interactive and adaptive experience. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, the platform delivers personalized learning experiences tailored to develop their sales and technical knowledge of Dometic products. The system encourages engagement through quizzes, live polls, and even a custom-tailored support feature that provides real-time answers to questions as they arise. Learners can access a comprehensive curriculum covering a wide range of topics, including refrigerators, air conditioners, furnaces, awnings, outdoor goods and more.
“We are excited to introduce Dometic Product Academy as a valuable resource for our customers,” said Michael Walsh, Business Director, Service and Aftermarket Sales at Dometic. “By investing in our customer’s education, we are strengthening our position as an industry leader and delivering exceptional value to our customers.”
Key features of Dometic Product Academy include:
Certifications: Learners can become a Dometic Certified Product Specialist.
Personalized learning paths: AI-driven recommendations based on learners’ roles and performance.
Comprehensive curriculum: In-depth training on Dometic products, services, and industry best practices.
Performance tracking and analytics: Measurable results to assess development and participation of learners.
Dometic Product Academy is designed to boost engagement, improve knowledge retention, and drive business growth. By equipping sales representatives and aftermarket technicians with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, Dometic Product Academy is a catalyst for innovation and excellence.
The launch allows all aftermarket Dometic customers access to the Dometic Product Academy. As the program expands, it will continue to add new resources, courses, reference material and even live sessions with product specialists, keeping teams up to date on Dometic’s latest advancements.
About Dometic
Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, RV, and professional applications. Our motivation is to create smart, sustainable, and reliable products with outstanding design for an outdoor and mobile lifestyle. Dometic is a publicly listed company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
