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RV technicians will have an opportunity to take a written RVDA-RVIA RV Service Technician Certification Test during the 2016 RV Dealers International Convention Expo in Las Vegas. Both the registered level and the certification level tests will be offered Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. According to a release, no walk-ins will be accommodated. Technicians interested […]

Visits to national parks hit record numbers this year during the Centennial of the National Park Service. However, overnight stays in national parks – particularly at campsites – are down. According to a press release, the American Recreation Coalition (ARC) recently convened a group of visionary recreation leaders at Grand Teton National Park to discuss taking […]

Campers Inn has made a $5,000 donation to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center, pushing the dealership group’s lifetime total to $76,000. According to a press release, donor funding makes possible affordable, high quality education for RV dealers and staff. “Camper’s Inn continues to be a steady donor, already giving $76,000 on their way to […]

When the new executive team took the helm at CrossRoads RV they vowed to re-establish the company’s flagship Cruiser fifth-wheel as “tops in its class,” the Topeka, Ind.-based Thor Industries Inc. subsidiary reported in a news release. Seven months later CrossRoads is set to unveil what President Ryan Juday describes as the “total rebirth” of the […]

Elkhart bus manufacturer Goshen Coach will close by the end of November, putting as many as 159 employees out of work. But, according to the Elkhart Truth, parent REV Group plans to move Fleetwood Class C motorhome production into the facility that eventually will employ up to 165 people. The timeline for hiring of the RV […]

Wilkins Recreational Vehicles Inc officially opened its new 40,000-square-foot RV dealership in Churchville, N.Y., today (Sept. 1), holding a ribbon cutting ceremony signify the event. According to a press release, the new facility consists of a 10,000-square-foot, climate-controlled showroom, 16 full-service RV bays and a 2,300-square-foot parts and accessories store. Located just off Interstate 490, approximately […]

“Rollin’ On TV” announced the addition of several new stations to its lineup in California, Las Vegas and Nevada. According to a press release, starting Sept. 26 COX Media, through it’s COX Cable system, will be rebranding its cable channels under the name of YurView TV. Some stations cover specific cities and areas while others cover […]

Dometic Corp. announced that it will hold an event for dealers, distributors, OEMs and the media as part of the Elkhart County RV Open House on Sept. 19 from 4-7 p.m. During the cocktail reception, Dometic will showcase its new and improved product assortment while providing food, drinks, entertainment and prizes. According to a press release, […]

DexKo Global Inc., global supplier of trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, announced that Dexter Axle Co. has acquired Azle, Texas-based Rockwell American from American Industrial Partners. DexKo Global was formed through Elkhart, Ind.-based Dexter Axle’s acquisition of German manufacturer AL-KO Vehicle Technology (AL-KO VT). According to a press release, Rockwell has been a leading supplier of trailer axles, […]

Sys2K, a provider of dealership management software, has partnered with Meyer Distributing. According to a press release, Sys2K has integrated software with Meyer’s website to streamline exchanges between management software and the parts and service ordering process. “I am pleased to announce our partnership with Meyer Distributing,” said Traeanne Reynolds, Sys2K international director of sales, marketing and implementation. […]