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Last fall, Open Range RV became the first towable manufacturer to adopt a semi-robotic sealing system for its exterior windows produced by Seal Design, an affiliate of Elkhart, Ind.-based Dicor Corp. According to a press release, Seal-Tite has made the placement of window sealants more precise and error-free, eliminating the hand application of such sealants [...]

Recreation community leaders have begun comprehensive planning for Great Outdoors Month 2014 beginning with Memorial Day weekend on May 24-26 and ending with Independence Day on July 4. According to a press release, events include National Trails Day, National Fishing and Boating Week, National GO (Get Outdoors)Day, Welcome to the Water on National Marina Day [...]

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) today (Jan. 13) announced that Mary “Mike” Hutya, vice president of meetings and shows, will retire on March 31 after 38 years of service to RVIA and the RV industry. “Mike has been a key part of our shows department for nearly four decades,” said RVIA President Richard Coon. “While most [...]

Today’s video comes courtesy of EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC offering a look at the company’s new Tesla fifth-wheel toy hauler. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.        

RV dealers and RV park owners interested in learning more about how to proactively manage, protect and monetize their reputation may register now for RV Camping Connect’s free webinar, “12 Surefire Ways to Protect Your RV Camping Business Reputation.” Set for Wednesday (Jan. 15) from 5-6 p.m. EST, RV dealership and campground owners can learn [...]

Ford Motor Co., taking risks with its top-selling and most profitable model, introduced an F-150 pickup that weighs as much as 700 pounds lighter to deliver a boost in fuel economy. Bloomberg reported that the F-150 going on sale late this year boasts military-grade aluminum alloy throughout its body, Dearborn, Michigan-based Ford said in a [...]

The vision of a new, $14 million advanced manufacturing training center for Indiana’s Elkhart County took a large step forward Saturday (Jan. 11) morning following a meeting of the Elkhart County Council. According to a report by the Goshen News, council members voted unanimously in favor of allowing the Elkhart County Redevelopment Commission to provide [...]

So many RV dealers, campground owners and other exhibitors wanted to participate in the 47th Annual New Jersey RV Show that the walls of the large venue couldn’t contain them all. As reported by the Burlington County Times, the event will run Friday (Jan. 17) through Sunday at the New Jersey Convention Center in Edison. [...]

Elkhart, Ind.-based supplier MOR/ryde International Inc. hopes an upcoming job fair will help it fill about 30 new positions in a tightening labor market. According to a report by the Elkhart Truth, MOR/ryde has scheduled the job fair on Tuesday (Jan. 14) from 1 to 5 p.m. at its 23205 Cooper Drive plant. The positions [...]

Pacific Coachworks Inc. reported that Route 66 dealer All Valley RV in Acton, Calif., sold PCW’s new Rage’n metal toy hauler within a week of receiving it on the lot. “The Rage’n has been a hit thus far and we are pleased that All Valley RV has this toy hauler flying off its lot,” said [...]