RV Business

Ally Financial Inc. and BraunAbility, a leading manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles and wheelchair lifts worldwide, announced that Ally has joined its network of finance providers. According to a press release, joining the BraunAbility network enables Ally to review finance applications from BraunAbility’s 200 distributors across the U.S., opening the door to more affordable mobility [...]

Carmel, Ind.-based NextGear Capital announced the release of new mobile and online account management applications for dealers to simplify management of their inventory finance accounts. According to a press release, the floorplan finance company continues to build on its strong reputation as a technology leader and innovator with these easy-to-use online and mobile services. “Our [...]

Two of the most frequently asked questions about RVDA-RVIA RV service technician certification are, “When must I recertify?” and “How do I do it?” According to a report in RV Executive Today Online, techs must recertify every five years, and there are two methods for doing so: 1) No-test method – Recertify using training hours. The technician [...]

Elkhart, Ind.-based Atwood Mobile Products announcef that its line of helium refrigerators has been awarded a 2013 Trailer Life Readers’ Choice Award. “We are very pleased to be presented with a 2013 Trailer Life Readers’ Choice Award,” said Fay Flournoy, marketing manager for Atwood, in a press release. “What makes this extra special is that [...]

Twinkling lights, decorated trees and bustling campgrounds. Those are signs of the Christmas season in Campbellsville, Ky., where the Amazon.com distribution center recruits an armada of RV owners as seasonal workers to help fill holiday orders. According to an Associated Press report, they’re dubbed the “CamperForce” by the world’s largest online retailer. The hundreds of temporary [...]

PopUp Towing Products has introduced its new RV Goose Coupler (RVGC) for towing fifth-wheel trailers with a gooseneck hitch. According to a press release, the RVGC allows use of the tow vehicle’s bed space while towing. Simply unbolt the existing king pin box from the fifth-wheel and bolt the RVGC in its place. A patented [...]

Elkhart, Ind.-based Tredit Tire and Wheel announced the launch of a new roadside and travel assistance program, according to a press release. Tredit Care Plus is an expansion to the company’s existing roadside assistance program which has grown to include a multitude of services such as an emergency roadside tire change service, vehicle theft recovery, [...]

Bristol, Ind.–based towable manufacturer Augusta RV (ARV) reported a strong showing during last week’s Louisville Show that included a boat and fishing poles giveaway and an appearance by Mekayla Diehl, Miss Indiana USA 2014. “We expected a strong showing in Louisville, and exceeded our expectations,” said said Josh Bowerman, district sales manager. ”We handed out fishing [...]

Brown & Brown of Kentucky Inc. has acquired certain assets of Agency Services Consolidated Inc., including Preserve Extended Protection Plan Inc. that provides a national extended warranty program for the RV industry. According to a press release, Agency Services Consolidated offers warranty and related protection products to auto dealerships in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia. [...]

Emporia, Kan-based Hopkins Manufacturing and BrakeBuddy earned the Gold Motorhome Magazine Readers Choice Award for the towed vehicle braking product category. According to a press release, Motorhome magazine asked subscribers to select their favorite products for 26 different RV related product categories. More than 130,000 subscribers named BrakeBuddy as the best supplemental tow brake system available. “BrakeBuddy’s [...]