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At the recently concluded RV Hall of Fame Supplier Show, Fogatti showcased its new range of kitchen appliances which designed to enhance the cooking experience for RVers. Including RV Range and Hybrid Induction-Gas Cooktop.

“Our new RV cookers integrate multiple industry-leading innovative features aimed at providing users with a safer, quieter, and more user-friendly cooking experience,” said Michael Chen, the CEO of Fogatti.

This new series of appliances not only enhances kitchen functionality but is also perfectly tailored to meet the needs of RV users, allowing them to enjoy high-quality meals on the road.

RV Range: A Multifunctional Cooking System with Advanced Air Fryer Technology

1、Multifunctional Cooking System: The innovative design combines a gas burner with an electric oven, featuring air fryer and hot air circulation functions, complete with a built-in fan that supports baking, frying, and grilling.

2、Safety Design: Equipped with a flame sensing feature, safety shut-off valve, and piezoelectric ignition system, the design effectively mitigates fire risks and facilitates safe ignition of the burner.

3、Durability and Easy Cleaning: The three-layer heat-resistant glass door protects against high-temperature damage, while the integrated cooktop design includes a mesh frying basket and drip tray for convenient cleaning and enhanced usability.

4、Flexible Cooking Features: With three burners providing robust cooking capabilities, this design meets various cooking needs on the go. The two-piece hinged glass lid on top protects the burners and can be folded back as a splash guard.

5、Knob Reminder Function: The knobs light up in orange when not in the OFF position, ensuring safe usage (requires connection to a DC 12V power supply).

Hybrid Induction-Gas Cooktop: The Ideal Choice for Multifunctional Cooking

1、Versatile Cooking Options: 1.8KW induction burner & 6000BTU gas burner provide an efficient, zone-free cooking experience adaptable to various cooking needs.

2、Safety Protection Features: With flame sensing technology, safety shut-off valves, and a pulse ignition system, the cooktop is designed to prevent fire risks, ensuring safe cooking.

3、Child Safety Protection: The knobs require a push-and-turn action to operate and are equipped with a child lock feature to prevent accidental activation, enhancing family safety.

4、Easy to operate: Each burner features automatic ignition through control knobs, combined with a touch control panel for ease of use.

5. Smart Induction Features: The induction burner includes cookware detection, high-temperature alerts, overheating protection, small object detection, and timing functions, improving convenience and safety.

Fogatti Inc. is a factory-based company focused on the research, development, production, and sales of RV and outdoor camping products. The company is dedicated to providing outdoor enthusiasts with the most comfortable and innovative smart products, aiming to create a more convenient, comfortable, and intelligent modern mobile lifestyle.

Click here for more more information about Fogatti Inc. 

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FAIRFAX, Va. – The RV Dealers Association welcomes aboard M&T Bank of Buffalo, N.Y., as a bronze partner for the 2024 RV Dealers Convention/Expo.

The Convention/Expo will take place Nov. 11-15, 2024, at Paris Las Vegas and is sponsored by RVDA of U.S., RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. 

“M&T helps many dealerships make sound financial decisions and is an important industry partner,” said Convention/Expo Committee Chair Chris Andro, Hemlock Hill RV Sales in Southington, CT. “M&T’s contributions to the 2024 Convention/Expo are greatly appreciated.”

“Given the opportunity to join as a bronze-level partner for the 2024 Convention/Expo, we jumped at the chance,” said Kirk Ringer, M&T Bank executive vice president and director Consumer Lending-Indirect. “The Convention/Expo is the can’t-miss event each year for the RV industry.”

About the RV Dealers Convention/Expo

The convention allows North America’s top dealership personnel to forge valuable connections with peers, industry leaders, and potential business partners in the Expo. Dealership professionals can expand their network and gain insights from the best in the RV industry. 

The dealer-organized RVDA Convention will provide an in-depth look into the current sales landscape. Attendees will have access to valuable resources to optimize all departments within a dealership, including fixed operations.

To register for the 2024 RV Dealers Convention/Expo click here. Regular updates will be posted on the convention website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.  

Companies interested in partnership or sponsorship opportunities can contact Julie Newhouse at (703) 364-5518 or email [email protected].  

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Americans could face high prices and shortages again this holiday season but this time, it would be because of a worker strike instead of a global pandemic, according to a report by USA Today.

As of Thursday, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) said labor talks with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) remain at a standstill, and about 45,000 of its union workers at 36 East coast and Gulf Coast ports are ready to walk on Oct. 1 for the first time since 1977.

A strike could lead to shortages of certain items and boost prices for voters already frustrated with housing and food inflation, experts said. The ports handle about half of U.S. ocean imports, including food, clothing, auto parts, cars shipped via container and holiday toys, experts said.

“A supply chain disruption would undoubtedly lead to price increases across the board and would impact consumers’ ability to find the toys they are looking for in the weeks and months ahead,” said Greg Ahearn, president and chief executive of The Toy Association.

Click here to ready the full report by USA Today.

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FAIRFAX, Va. – Voting for the 2025 RV Industy Association (RVIA) Board of Directors election closed on Monday (Sept. 23) and the final results are in, according to a release.

Official representatives from member companies cast their votes during the Sept. 3-23 balloting for the three open seats announced in August. From that pool, the successful candidates for two RV manufacturer seats and one supplier seat have been elected. 

“Please join us in congratulating the elected members of the RVIA Board of Directors. We are excited to welcome these exceptional industry leaders to a three-year term, set to begin January 1, 2025,” the release stated.

Supplier

Mary Pouliot

• Executive Vice President of the Americas for Thetford LLC

RV Manufacturer

Coley Brady

• Co-Founder & CEO of Alliance RV 

RV Manufacturer

Geneva Long

• Founder and CEO of Bowlus

The board of directors is the highest level of authority in the RVIA organizational structure and is responsible for setting and overseeing strategy and policy related to critical topics such as standards, marketing, government affairs, events, industry education and association finances.

The new 2025 board will hold an organizational meeting to elect officers for the next year following the board of directors meeting taking place during the RV Dealers Association Convention in November.

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ARVADA, Colo. – Unique Camping + Marine announced in a press release the launch of a new ultra-concentrated version of RV Digest-It Plus holding tank treatment that is stronger, more powerful and less expensive per use than previous versions.

“RV Digest-It Plus Ultra-Concentrate is a game changer in the market, and a huge step forward for RVers!” says Ricky Stewart, Executive Director of Sales and Marketing at Unique Camping + Marine. “The RVing community expects Unique to be leading the pack when it comes to wastewater treatments, and we’ve done it again with RV Digest-It Plus Ultra-Concentrate! RV Digest-It Plus Ultra-Concentrate contains twice as many treatments per bottle, breaks down solid waste faster than ever, eliminates toilet odors in high heat, and most importantly for many RVers – costs less than $.80 per treatment.”

Everything was overhauled with the new RV Digest-It Plus Ultra-Concentrate, including a stronger formula, a new no-mess, easy-measure bottle, and coming soon – new fragrance options!

Learn More Here: https://uniquecampingmarine.com/products/rv-digest-it-plus-ultra-concentrate

Unique toilet treatments are top selling bacteria + enzyme treatments in retail stores throughout the US and this new product is expected to be quickly adopted.

RV Digest-It Plus Ultra-Concentrate is currently available for sale to independent RV dealers. For more information contact Unique Camping + Marine’s sales desk: [email protected], 720-328-7318 or visit www.uniquecampingmarine.com/rvdigestitultra

About Unique Camping + Marine: For 30 years, Unique Camping + Marine has been designing, developing, and manufacturing wastewater treatments in their Colorado facilities, and their reputation as “the most helpful brand in wastewater” has been hard-earned, the release stated.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior announced today the single largest grant investment ever from the Land and Water Conservation Fund’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP). Through ORLP, the National Park Service (NPS) will invest $254.68 million into 54 projects in 24 states for the redevelopment or creation of new local parks.   

The ORLP program advances President Biden’s America the Beautiful Initiative, a locally led, voluntary conservation and restoration effort that aims to address the nature and climate crises, improve equitable access to the outdoors, and strengthen the economy. Providing safe outdoor spaces for communities that are park-deprived is one of six areas of focus. The program also helps advance the Administration’s Justice40 Initiative that aims to have 40 percent of the benefits of federal funding flow to disadvantaged communities.  

“Everyone deserves to experience the restorative power of nature, but increasing access to public outdoor spaces has not always received the investment and drive needed to make an impact. Supporting the communities that benefit from the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program has been a top priority for our Administration, and a critical step to bringing more green spaces to urban and disadvantaged communities” said Secretary Deb Haaland. “Today, this program makes history with the largest investment since its inception.”  

“The enthusiasm for this program is wonderful, with the highest number of applications we’ve ever seen,” said Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz. “After traveling across the United States to increase awareness of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Program, I’m thrilled to see so many cities receive grants for the first time.”  

In August, Secretary Haaland and Assistant Secretary Estenoz toured ORLP projects underway in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. They visited Yeargan Park and Smoky Hollow Park, where investments from the program will construct new part infrastructure, upgrade trails, and expand play and picnic areas, cultivating community connection and outdoor access.   

Today’s announcement follows a nationwide tour by Assistant Secretary Estenoz to hear directly from community members on the need to connect communities with access to the outdoors, and to encourage state participation in the ORLP program. This latest round of funding draws from the greatest number of applications received by the NPS in the program’s history.  

“It’s great to see such an increase in community investment in the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program,” said NPS Director Chuck Sams. “This investment into these 54 locally led projects is a prime example of the vital work the National Park Service is doing to improve access to the outdoors in your community and beyond national park borders.”   

The ORLP program, established in 2014, is a nationally competitive, dollar-for-dollar matching grant program that aids disadvantaged, urban communities that lack access to close-by outdoor recreation. The program provides grants for community sponsored park projects where population is greater that 30,000 residents. Managed by the NPS and funded through the LWCF, the program provides matching grants up to 50% of total project costs.  

See the list of projects below.  

State	Park Name	City/County	Grant Amount
AL	Downtown Gadsden Greenway	City of Gadsden	$2,996,000.00
CA	La Palma Park	City of Anaheim	$6,000,000.00
CA	Martin Luther King Jr. Park	City of Bakersfield	$11,909,000.00
CA	Bryte Park	City of West Sacramento	$15,000,000.00
CA	Spartan-Keyes Park	City of San Jose	$4,500,000.00
CA	Central Park	City of Glendale	$5,950,000.00
CA	Roadside Park	City of Baldwin Park	$2,109,000.00
CA	Jordan Downs Central Park	County of Los Angeles	$10,999,000.00
CA	Panorama Park	City of Redding	$4,000,000.00
CA	Van Buskirk Revitalization Park	City of Stockton	$7,017,000.00
CA	Puente Hills Landfill Park	County of Los Angeles	$15,000,000.00
CA	Stewart Park	City of Beaumont	$3,100,000.00
CA	Quail Valley Nature Park	City of Menifee	$750,000.00
CA	Bellflower Park	City of Adelanto	$1,000,000.00
CA	Veterans Memorial Park	City of La Puente	$1,000,000.00
CO	La Alma-Lincoln Park	Denver Parks and Recreation	$8,400,000.00
CO	Gold Strike Park	Colorado Parks and Wildlife	$7,329,000.00
CT	Cummings Park/West Beach	City of Stamford	$5,000,000.00
CT	Rockwell Park	City of Bristol	$1,930,000.00
DC	11th Street Bridge Park	City of Washington D.C.	$15,000,000.00
FL	Carter Park	City of Fort Lauderdale	$2,181,000.00
FL	Sunset Park	City of Hollywood	$7,581,000.00
FL	Marva Bannerman Park	Miami-Dade County	$2,518,000.00
FL	City Park	City of Oakland Park	$2,500,000.00
GA	Burdett Park Natural Area	City of South Fulton	$1,081,000.00
IA	Comiskey Park	City of Dubuque	$1,974,000.00
KY	Riverfront Park, Barren River	City of Bowling Green	$3,640,000.00
MD	Baltimore Greenway Trail Network	Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City	$1,375,000.00
MD	Hill Street Park	City of Frederick	$1,000,000.00
MI	Flint Riverbank Park	Genesee County	$5,000,000.00
MN	Dr Martin Luther King JR (MLK) Park	City of Rochester	$1,522,000.00
MO	Parr Hill Park	City of Joplin	$485,000.00
NC	Deaverview Mountain Acquisition	Buncombe County	$4,475,000.00
ND	Downtown Gateway and Greenway	City of Grand Forks	$3,490,000.00
ND	Turtle Mountain Family Recreation Areas	Turtle Mountain	$1,000,000.00
NM	Mesa Verde Park	City of Albuquerque	$1,350,000.00
NY	Payne Park	City of North Tonawanda	$4,084,000.00
OH	Reverend H.V. Savage Park	City of Toledo	$1,151,000.00
OH	Irishtown Bend	Cleveland Metroparks	$10,813,000.00
OH	Cuyahoga Riverfront Property	Cleveland Metroparks	$2,950,000.00
OH	Cain Park	City of Cleveland Heights	$390,000.00
OK	Dream Keepers Park	City of Tulsa	$3,612,000.00
PA	Hillside Pool	City of Reading	$672,000.00
PA	Weston Field	City of Scranton	$672,000.00
SC	Regional Park	City of Rock Hill	$15,000,000.00
TN	Gooch Park	Memphis Parks	$3,339,000.00
TX	Community Park	City of Dallas	$8,663,000.00
TX	Woodlawn Lake Park	City of San Antonio	$3,250,000.00
TX	Burnett Bayland Park	City of Houston	$11,353,000.00
TX	Teague Park	City of Longview	$1,318,000.00
TX	John Trevino Jr. Metropolitan Park	City of Austin	$4,000,000.00
VA	Patton Park	City of Petersburg	$3,407,000.00
WA	Uplands Park	City of Kent	$3,150,000.00
TOTAL $254,685,000.00

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FAIRFAX, Va. – The RV Industry Association (RVIA) has taken a significant step in advocating for the protection of American manufacturing by urging Congress to take action on the harmful effects of the de minimis provision in U.S. trade laws, according to a News and Insights article on the RVIA website.

On Sept. 25, Jason Rano, the RVIA vice president of government affairs, sent a letter to key leaders in Congress and the White House, calling for swift reforms that would close loopholes exploited by foreign companies – primarily from China.

• The letter was addressed to Chairmen Ron Wyden and Jason Smith of the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees, as well as Ranking Members Mike Crapo and Richard Neal. 

The letter highlighted the disproportionate advantage Chinese companies currently enjoy under Section 321 of the de minimis entry law, which allows them to flood the U.S. market with low-quality, underpriced products while bypassing tariffs, intellectual property rights enforcement, and safety standards.

The RV industry, which contributes $140 billion to the U.S. economy and employs nearly 700,000 Americans, has been particularly affected – especially in the aftermarket sector. 

• Rano noted that while Congress introduced the de minimis law with good intentions, its unintended consequences are threatening the future of the American RV aftermarket and other industries that form part of the $1 trillion outdoor recreation economy.

The RVIA is committed to collaborating with lawmakers to enact reforms that will restore fair competition and protect American jobs. With Congress currently considering multiple bills addressing de minimis abuses, the RV Industry Association is advocating for urgent action before the end of the year.

Click here to read the full article…

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FAIRFAX, Va. – The RV Fixed Operations Today mobile app has been updated with four new videos highlighting online RV training courses available through the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. The mobile app also offers users free access to the RV Learning Center’s five self-assessments or readiness tests for warranty administration, service management and parts personnel.

Each readiness test relates to job specific skills identified in the RV Learning Center’s competency profiles for service writers/advisors, service managers, parts managers/specialists, and warranty administrators. By identifying possible knowledge gaps, the readiness tests help individuals gauge their preparedness for certification. These tests currently cost $25 each, however, as an incentive for downloading the app, the five tests will be offered free to app users, up to a $125 value.

“The videos, now available through the app and also at www.rvlearningcenter.com, outline the online training resources that are ideal preparation for the RV Learning Center’s fixed operations certification,” said RVDA President Phil Ingrassia. To access the videos, click on the resources section at the bottom of the app and choose the “online training course videos” tab. Online training courses are priced at $150 per student, per course. The certification test is an additional fee.

The app is available to download in the Apple and Google Play stores by searching ‘”RVDA.” The app also contains links to the subscription website RV Fixed Operations Today, a one-stop resource for all members of the RV dealership’s fixed operations management team. A one-year subscription is $49.95. ChannelPRO Mobile, a provider of mobile enablement and engagement tools developed the app and is a bronze partner at the upcoming RV Dealers Convention/Expo.

For complete information on RV Learning Center programs, visit www.rvlearningcenter.com or watch a video here. To support industry education for front-line RV dealership employees and make a contribution to the RV Learning Center, click here. 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 donations.

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Cannella Media DTC announced the launch of RVTV on DIRECTV, a leader in premium video entertainment and innovation, delivering unparalleled information and entertainment content and experiences to audiences across the nation. This new distribution agreement further extends RVTV’s reach, making its premium recreational vehicle (RV) content accessible to a broader audience without any additional subscription fees.

RVTV is dedicated to exploring the vibrant culture of recreational vehicles, delivering content that includes expert reviews, maintenance tips, and breathtaking travel documentaries. With its debut for all customers who stream DIRECTV satellite-free, RVTV strengthens its position as the ultimate destination for RV enthusiasts and adventure seekers.

“We are thrilled to bring RVTV to all DIRECTV streaming customers,” said Daniel Lopez, SVP of Business Development at Cannella Media. “This partnership allows us to significantly expand our audience, offering more viewers the opportunity to engage with our high-quality RV content. Our commitment to delivering top-tier RV-themed entertainment remains steadfast, and we are excited to share this with DIRECTV’s engaged user base.”

DIRECTV offers streaming customers a robust lineup of channels and is committed to delivering engaging content that resonates with passion-driven audiences. The addition of RVTV further enhances the platform’s diverse programming, providing viewers with even more choices for entertainment.

“We’re thrilled to share RVTV’s content with our passionate viewers and look forward to driving engagement together,” said Amy Leifer, Chief Advertising Sales Officer at DIRECTV Advertising. “This launch advances our mission to not only diversify our content offerings but to also connect advertisers with avid audiences”.

RVTV is now available on DIRECTV across all supported streaming devices, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, as well as Android and iOS smartphones and tablets. To start watching, download the DIRECTV app or visit the DIRECTV website.

For more information, visit www.rvtv.tv and streamtv.directv.com.

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During the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) Educational Symposium, the RVWA will present the Champion of Women Award to a company that embodies the RV Women’s Alliance mission to elevate, educate, and promote women. Four companies have been recognized as finalists for the award and the winner will be announced on Thursday, October 17 at the RVWA Awards Dinner.

“Each of these finalists recognize the incredible value of women withing their ranks and are doing amazing things to promote women in their companies,” said RV Women’s Board Member and Award Taskforce Chair Monika Geraci. “This award celebrates the companies that continue to help women thrive within their organizations and within the entire RV industry.”

Recipients of the Champion of Women award have made it part of their daily efforts to make the RV industry a place where women thrive. Recognizing those making the biggest difference for women in the RV industry, the Champion of Women Award is awarded annually to both an individual and a company.

The finalists for the award are:

Broadmoor RV Superstore

Broadmoor RV Superstore champions women in the RV industry by fostering a supportive environment where female employees are encouraged to learn, grow, and advance. They prioritize representation by ensuring women hold key leadership and decision-making roles. The company invests in their professional development through training opportunities and industry events. Additionally, Broadmoor RV recognizes the importance of work-life balance, offering flexible schedules and accommodating family needs. This commitment to empowering women has led to numerous success stories, with female employees thriving in various roles throughout the company.

Byerly RV

Byerly RV actively promotes women in the RV industry, boasting a workforce that is nearly 30% female. The company fosters a supportive environment where women are empowered to make decisions and advance in their careers. Byerly RV invests in continuous education, evident in the numerous female technicians and managers who excel in their roles. The company values the contributions of its female employees, recognizing their impact on customer satisfaction, financial success, and overall operations. This commitment to inclusivity and professional development creates a thriving environment where women play a vital role in the company’s success.

Century Chemical Corporation

Century Chemical, a woman-owned business and RVWA member, exemplifies support for women in the RV industry. They offer flexible schedules for working moms, foster career advancement, and provide creative freedom. As a long-standing leader in sanitation product manufacturing, they actively promote women’s involvement in the industry through sponsorships and participation in events.

Grand Design RV

Grand Design RV actively fosters an inclusive environment where all employees are encouraged to contribute and grow. The company demonstrates its commitment to women through initiatives like the Women’s Inclusion Network, which organizes events focused on learning and mentorship. Mentorship programs outside the WIN network also provide valuable guidance and support for women’s career development. Additionally, Grand Design hosts community events like the “Ready, Hitch, Go” event and self-defense classes, fostering both skill-building and a sense of empowerment among female employees. These collective efforts create a space where women feel safe, supported, and encouraged to thrive in the RV industry.

RV Trader

RV Trader actively champions women in the RV industry through various initiatives. The company provides educational resources and insights into the growing demographic of female RVers, including safety tips and travel advice tailored to women. RV Trader’s leadership includes diverse female executives who play key roles in shaping industry strategies and serving as role models. By offering targeted content and promoting female stories through various media, RV Trader addresses the unique needs of women RVers and champions inclusivity within the industry.

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