Month: May 2025

COPPELL, Texas – RV Insurance Solutions (RVIS), a leader in RV insurance and protection programs (including Specialized Insurance Policies, Service Contracts, Road Hazard, GAP, Interior and Exterior, and Roadside Assistance) marks its 20th anniversary in business this year, according to a press release.

Since its founding in 2005, RVIS has remained a trusted partner for hundreds of RV dealers and their customers, as well as a committed member serving the RV community with unmatched industry expertise and a personal approach. Rooted in classic customer service values, RVIS empowers RVers with peace of mind that should always be there for those seeking the freedom of the open road less traveled to explore with confidence.

A Milestone in Service and Trust RV Insurance Solutions was founded 20 years ago by industry veteran Tommy Watters Jr., with the simple goal of making life better for both dealers and RV owners. Over the past two decades, the company has grown from a small, dealer-focused startup into an industry leader known for its robust coverage options, industry-leading products, and exceptional customer support, the release stated.

“We are incredibly proud to reach this milestone,” said Tommy Watters Jr., Founder/CEO of RV Insurance Solutions, LLC. “Our journey has been driven by a passion for the RV lifestyle and a deep commitment to protecting the dreams of our customers and the aspirations of our dealers. We’re grateful for the trust our clients have placed in us over the years and look forward to serving the RV community for decades to come.”

Looking Ahead As RV Insurance Solutions enters its third decade, RVIS has embraced cutting-edge technology to streamline service, enhance coverage options, and provide faster, more responsive support for RV owners across the country. Yet, while the tools have evolved, the heart of RVIS remains unchanged: a commitment to treating every customer with honesty, respect, and genuine care. The company also remains committed to supporting dealers by blending innovation with the core values that inspired its founding: service, trust, and a deep understanding of the RV way of life.

“Technology helps us work smarter and serve faster, but it’s our people and principles that set us apart,” said Tommy Watters Jr. “We believe in doing business the right way—offering expert guidance, standing by our word, and always putting the customer first.”

About RV Insurance Solutions Founded in 2005 and head-quartered in Coppell, TX, RV Insurance Solutions is a Specialized agency focused exclusively on RV insurance and protection programs and is supported by a loyal team of RV industry experts (with an average tenure of over 13 years!). The company offers a wide range of tailored coverages and products for motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, camper vans, and more, and is known for its expert knowledge, industry partnerships, and old-fashioned dedication to customer care.

For information contact the RVIS team at 214-206-4010, email: [email protected] or visit www.rvinsurancesolutions.com

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FAIRFAX, Va. – The national RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center announce that Ally Brown has joined the staff as Education Director.

In her new role, Brown will oversee the RV Learning Center’s fixed operations online training and certification programs and serve as team leader for the educational workshop tracks at the RV Dealers Convention/Expo. She succeeds long-time RV Learning Center Executive Director Karin Van Duyse, who is retiring at the end of June 2025.

Previously, Brown provided strategic planning and instructional design support for Vista Cova, served as Vice President for Learning at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine and was the Associate Director for Online Learning at the American Psychiatric Association. She earned a Master of Science degree in Instructional Design and Technology from Bellevue University.

“Ally brings a strong track record in continuing education for early- and mid-career professionals, and we’re excited to benefit from the expertise she brings to the RV Learning Center’s training and certification programs,” said RVDA President Phil Ingrassia. “We also are thankful for Karin’s years of service to RV dealers across the country. She has helped build a strong foundation for the association’s education programs and made a lasting impact on the RV Learning Center.”

The Mike Molino RV Learning Center provides training, certification, and educational resources specifically designed for RV industry retail professionals. For more information about the RV Learning Center, go to www.rvlearningcenter.com. The RV Learning Center is a tax-exempt organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions may be tax deductible as charitable donation.

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FAIRFAX, Va. – The national RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center announce that Ally Brown has joined the staff as Education Director.

In her new role, Brown will oversee the RV Learning Center’s fixed operations online training and certification programs and serve as team leader for the educational workshop tracks at the RV Dealers Convention/Expo. She succeeds long-time RV Learning Center Executive Director Karin Van Duyse, who is retiring at the end of June 2025.

Previously, Brown provided strategic planning and instructional design support for Vista Cova, served as Vice President for Learning at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine and was the Associate Director for Online Learning at the American Psychiatric Association. She earned a Master of Science degree in Instructional Design and Technology from Bellevue University.

“Ally brings a strong track record in continuing education for early- and mid-career professionals, and we’re excited to benefit from the expertise she brings to the RV Learning Center’s training and certification programs,” said RVDA President Phil Ingrassia. “We also are thankful for Karin’s years of service to RV dealers across the country. She has helped build a strong foundation for the association’s education programs and made a lasting impact on the RV Learning Center.”

The Mike Molino RV Learning Center provides training, certification, and educational resources specifically designed for RV industry retail professionals. For more information about the RV Learning Center, go to www.rvlearningcenter.com. The RV Learning Center is a tax-exempt organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions may be tax deductible as charitable donation.

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FAIRFAX, Va. – The national RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center announce that Ally Brown has joined the staff as Education Director.

In her new role, Brown will oversee the RV Learning Center’s fixed operations online training and certification programs and serve as team leader for the educational workshop tracks at the RV Dealers Convention/Expo. She succeeds long-time RV Learning Center Executive Director Karin Van Duyse, who is retiring at the end of June 2025.

Previously, Brown provided strategic planning and instructional design support for Vista Cova, served as Vice President for Learning at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine and was the Associate Director for Online Learning at the American Psychiatric Association. She earned a Master of Science degree in Instructional Design and Technology from Bellevue University.

“Ally brings a strong track record in continuing education for early- and mid-career professionals, and we’re excited to benefit from the expertise she brings to the RV Learning Center’s training and certification programs,” said RVDA President Phil Ingrassia. “We also are thankful for Karin’s years of service to RV dealers across the country. She has helped build a strong foundation for the association’s education programs and made a lasting impact on the RV Learning Center.”

The Mike Molino RV Learning Center provides training, certification, and educational resources specifically designed for RV industry retail professionals. For more information about the RV Learning Center, go to www.rvlearningcenter.com. The RV Learning Center is a tax-exempt organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions may be tax deductible as charitable donation.

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ELKHART, Ind. – Connectedness is a state of being or having a close relationship with others. For Truma, the concept of connectedness represents one of the company’s core values. Truma strives to continue strengthening partnerships within the RV industry, according to a press release.

“In the spirit of building relationships, Truma has recently updated its Truma Dealer/Service Program to serve its base more efficiently, strengthen the service network across North America, and help service locations better serve RV owners,” the release stated.

This new program has two levels and is exclusive to dealers who have participated in Truma Systems Training, which is offered exclusively by Truma. Participants of the Truma Dealer/Service Program receive marketing benefits, concierge service, and training opportunities based on their program level. The two tiers are Premium Partners and Service Partners. The primary difference between the program tiers lies in the type of training they have completed and the level of service they can offer.

“Truma Premium Partners have completed training on all of our systems and have the ability to retrofit the Truma AquaGo and Truma Aventa,” said Gerhard Hundsberger, President and CEO of Truma Corp. “Service Partners have completed training on a specific Truma system and can retrofit the Truma AquaGo. Both Premium Partners and Service Partners must meet quality standards and requirements established by Truma.”

Truma has more than 300 trained service providers across North America who qualify for at least one level in the program. Truma will work with those providers first before soliciting new participants. Service technicians interested in obtaining training on Truma systems can email [email protected] for more information.

“We started rolling out the program last month by enrolling Truma Trained providers as Service Partners,” Hundsberger said. “We have identified those locations that may be eligible to be Premium Partners and will start contacting those dealers in the coming weeks.”

Truma will work with program participants to ensure they receive prompt service, access to spare parts, additional training opportunities, and increased resources to help get end-users back on the road should their Truma systems require attention.

This program will offer RV Owners another advantage: the ability to have Truma systems retrofitted to their existing RV.

“We often hear from RV Owners that they wish they could have a Truma AquaGo or Truma Aventa retrofitted onto their current RV without having to come to our facilities in Elkhart, Indiana, or Lakeland, Florida,” Hundsberger added. “This program expands Truma’s service opportunities and locations. Truma will provide participants with the resources and tools to help RV owners upgrade their current air conditioning and water heaters, enabling them to enjoy their RV even more.”

RV owners looking to upgrade their current systems or in need of a Truma Service Partner can visit Truma.com/us and use the dealer map function to find the nearest location.

“We’re excited to bring these resources to those who work on our systems and those who use our systems. We hope that our OEM partners will find them as one more way we’re committed to strengthening our connectedness within the industry,” said Hundsberger.

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ELKHART, Ind. – Connectedness is a state of being or having a close relationship with others. For Truma, the concept of connectedness represents one of the company’s core values. Truma strives to continue strengthening partnerships within the RV industry, according to a press release.

“In the spirit of building relationships, Truma has recently updated its Truma Dealer/Service Program to serve its base more efficiently, strengthen the service network across North America, and help service locations better serve RV owners,” the release stated.

This new program has two levels and is exclusive to dealers who have participated in Truma Systems Training, which is offered exclusively by Truma. Participants of the Truma Dealer/Service Program receive marketing benefits, concierge service, and training opportunities based on their program level. The two tiers are Premium Partners and Service Partners. The primary difference between the program tiers lies in the type of training they have completed and the level of service they can offer.

“Truma Premium Partners have completed training on all of our systems and have the ability to retrofit the Truma AquaGo and Truma Aventa,” said Gerhard Hundsberger, President and CEO of Truma Corp. “Service Partners have completed training on a specific Truma system and can retrofit the Truma AquaGo. Both Premium Partners and Service Partners must meet quality standards and requirements established by Truma.”

Truma has more than 300 trained service providers across North America who qualify for at least one level in the program. Truma will work with those providers first before soliciting new participants. Service technicians interested in obtaining training on Truma systems can email [email protected] for more information.

“We started rolling out the program last month by enrolling Truma Trained providers as Service Partners,” Hundsberger said. “We have identified those locations that may be eligible to be Premium Partners and will start contacting those dealers in the coming weeks.”

Truma will work with program participants to ensure they receive prompt service, access to spare parts, additional training opportunities, and increased resources to help get end-users back on the road should their Truma systems require attention.

This program will offer RV Owners another advantage: the ability to have Truma systems retrofitted to their existing RV.

“We often hear from RV Owners that they wish they could have a Truma AquaGo or Truma Aventa retrofitted onto their current RV without having to come to our facilities in Elkhart, Indiana, or Lakeland, Florida,” Hundsberger added. “This program expands Truma’s service opportunities and locations. Truma will provide participants with the resources and tools to help RV owners upgrade their current air conditioning and water heaters, enabling them to enjoy their RV even more.”

RV owners looking to upgrade their current systems or in need of a Truma Service Partner can visit Truma.com/us and use the dealer map function to find the nearest location.

“We’re excited to bring these resources to those who work on our systems and those who use our systems. We hope that our OEM partners will find them as one more way we’re committed to strengthening our connectedness within the industry,” said Hundsberger.

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ELKHART, Ind. – Connectedness is a state of being or having a close relationship with others. For Truma, the concept of connectedness represents one of the company’s core values. Truma strives to continue strengthening partnerships within the RV industry, according to a press release.

“In the spirit of building relationships, Truma has recently updated its Truma Dealer/Service Program to serve its base more efficiently, strengthen the service network across North America, and help service locations better serve RV owners,” the release stated.

This new program has two levels and is exclusive to dealers who have participated in Truma Systems Training, which is offered exclusively by Truma. Participants of the Truma Dealer/Service Program receive marketing benefits, concierge service, and training opportunities based on their program level. The two tiers are Premium Partners and Service Partners. The primary difference between the program tiers lies in the type of training they have completed and the level of service they can offer.

“Truma Premium Partners have completed training on all of our systems and have the ability to retrofit the Truma AquaGo and Truma Aventa,” said Gerhard Hundsberger, President and CEO of Truma Corp. “Service Partners have completed training on a specific Truma system and can retrofit the Truma AquaGo. Both Premium Partners and Service Partners must meet quality standards and requirements established by Truma.”

Truma has more than 300 trained service providers across North America who qualify for at least one level in the program. Truma will work with those providers first before soliciting new participants. Service technicians interested in obtaining training on Truma systems can email [email protected] for more information.

“We started rolling out the program last month by enrolling Truma Trained providers as Service Partners,” Hundsberger said. “We have identified those locations that may be eligible to be Premium Partners and will start contacting those dealers in the coming weeks.”

Truma will work with program participants to ensure they receive prompt service, access to spare parts, additional training opportunities, and increased resources to help get end-users back on the road should their Truma systems require attention.

This program will offer RV Owners another advantage: the ability to have Truma systems retrofitted to their existing RV.

“We often hear from RV Owners that they wish they could have a Truma AquaGo or Truma Aventa retrofitted onto their current RV without having to come to our facilities in Elkhart, Indiana, or Lakeland, Florida,” Hundsberger added. “This program expands Truma’s service opportunities and locations. Truma will provide participants with the resources and tools to help RV owners upgrade their current air conditioning and water heaters, enabling them to enjoy their RV even more.”

RV owners looking to upgrade their current systems or in need of a Truma Service Partner can visit Truma.com/us and use the dealer map function to find the nearest location.

“We’re excited to bring these resources to those who work on our systems and those who use our systems. We hope that our OEM partners will find them as one more way we’re committed to strengthening our connectedness within the industry,” said Hundsberger.

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ELKHART, Ind. – Connectedness is a state of being or having a close relationship with others. For Truma, the concept of connectedness represents one of the company’s core values. Truma strives to continue strengthening partnerships within the RV industry, according to a press release.

“In the spirit of building relationships, Truma has recently updated its Truma Dealer/Service Program to serve its base more efficiently, strengthen the service network across North America, and help service locations better serve RV owners,” the release stated.

This new program has two levels and is exclusive to dealers who have participated in Truma Systems Training, which is offered exclusively by Truma. Participants of the Truma Dealer/Service Program receive marketing benefits, concierge service, and training opportunities based on their program level. The two tiers are Premium Partners and Service Partners. The primary difference between the program tiers lies in the type of training they have completed and the level of service they can offer.

“Truma Premium Partners have completed training on all of our systems and have the ability to retrofit the Truma AquaGo and Truma Aventa,” said Gerhard Hundsberger, President and CEO of Truma Corp. “Service Partners have completed training on a specific Truma system and can retrofit the Truma AquaGo. Both Premium Partners and Service Partners must meet quality standards and requirements established by Truma.”

Truma has more than 300 trained service providers across North America who qualify for at least one level in the program. Truma will work with those providers first before soliciting new participants. Service technicians interested in obtaining training on Truma systems can email [email protected] for more information.

“We started rolling out the program last month by enrolling Truma Trained providers as Service Partners,” Hundsberger said. “We have identified those locations that may be eligible to be Premium Partners and will start contacting those dealers in the coming weeks.”

Truma will work with program participants to ensure they receive prompt service, access to spare parts, additional training opportunities, and increased resources to help get end-users back on the road should their Truma systems require attention.

This program will offer RV Owners another advantage: the ability to have Truma systems retrofitted to their existing RV.

“We often hear from RV Owners that they wish they could have a Truma AquaGo or Truma Aventa retrofitted onto their current RV without having to come to our facilities in Elkhart, Indiana, or Lakeland, Florida,” Hundsberger added. “This program expands Truma’s service opportunities and locations. Truma will provide participants with the resources and tools to help RV owners upgrade their current air conditioning and water heaters, enabling them to enjoy their RV even more.”

RV owners looking to upgrade their current systems or in need of a Truma Service Partner can visit Truma.com/us and use the dealer map function to find the nearest location.

“We’re excited to bring these resources to those who work on our systems and those who use our systems. We hope that our OEM partners will find them as one more way we’re committed to strengthening our connectedness within the industry,” said Hundsberger.

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ELKHART, Ind. – Connectedness is a state of being or having a close relationship with others. For Truma, the concept of connectedness represents one of the company’s core values. Truma strives to continue strengthening partnerships within the RV industry, according to a press release.

“In the spirit of building relationships, Truma has recently updated its Truma Dealer/Service Program to serve its base more efficiently, strengthen the service network across North America, and help service locations better serve RV owners,” the release stated.

This new program has two levels and is exclusive to dealers who have participated in Truma Systems Training, which is offered exclusively by Truma. Participants of the Truma Dealer/Service Program receive marketing benefits, concierge service, and training opportunities based on their program level. The two tiers are Premium Partners and Service Partners. The primary difference between the program tiers lies in the type of training they have completed and the level of service they can offer.

“Truma Premium Partners have completed training on all of our systems and have the ability to retrofit the Truma AquaGo and Truma Aventa,” said Gerhard Hundsberger, President and CEO of Truma Corp. “Service Partners have completed training on a specific Truma system and can retrofit the Truma AquaGo. Both Premium Partners and Service Partners must meet quality standards and requirements established by Truma.”

Truma has more than 300 trained service providers across North America who qualify for at least one level in the program. Truma will work with those providers first before soliciting new participants. Service technicians interested in obtaining training on Truma systems can email [email protected] for more information.

“We started rolling out the program last month by enrolling Truma Trained providers as Service Partners,” Hundsberger said. “We have identified those locations that may be eligible to be Premium Partners and will start contacting those dealers in the coming weeks.”

Truma will work with program participants to ensure they receive prompt service, access to spare parts, additional training opportunities, and increased resources to help get end-users back on the road should their Truma systems require attention.

This program will offer RV Owners another advantage: the ability to have Truma systems retrofitted to their existing RV.

“We often hear from RV Owners that they wish they could have a Truma AquaGo or Truma Aventa retrofitted onto their current RV without having to come to our facilities in Elkhart, Indiana, or Lakeland, Florida,” Hundsberger added. “This program expands Truma’s service opportunities and locations. Truma will provide participants with the resources and tools to help RV owners upgrade their current air conditioning and water heaters, enabling them to enjoy their RV even more.”

RV owners looking to upgrade their current systems or in need of a Truma Service Partner can visit Truma.com/us and use the dealer map function to find the nearest location.

“We’re excited to bring these resources to those who work on our systems and those who use our systems. We hope that our OEM partners will find them as one more way we’re committed to strengthening our connectedness within the industry,” said Hundsberger.

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Black Book, which publishes a family of vehicle appraisal guides, has released the Black Book RV market commentary for June.

“The values for used RVs sold at wholesale auction have begun to flatten out after last month’s increases, with motorhomes and towables each declining by less than a thousand dollars on average,” .notes Eric Lawrence, principal automotive analyst, specialty vehicles. “The prior month’s increases were almost certainly due to dealers competing to stock up for the Spring rush, but once their lots were full, they returned to the practice of replacing units as they were sold.”

Taking a closer look at the markets, we see that the average selling price for Motorhomes was $63,025, which is down $515 (0.8%) from the previous month.  Towables came in at $17,778, down $992 (5.5%) from last month.  One year ago the average motorhome sold for $59,231 and the average towable brought $19,606.

Auction volume was mixed: motorhomes were essentially unchanged while towables increased 13.4%. 

The average age of motorhomes was nine years old (2016) and towables was five (2020)

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