VIDEO 3: Overview of Newmar’s ’17 Mountain Aire

First introduced in 1990, the Mountain Aire by Newmar Corp. includes several new features and enhancements for the 2017 model year. The luxury Class A diesel motorhome now includes six floorplan options, including the 4525, an all-new two-bunk, two-full-bath layout that includes a full-wall slide. To view the video click here or scroll to the right […]

Northgate Converts Texas Site into Jellystone Park

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Northgate Resorts, which acquired the Guadalupe River RV Resort in Kerrville, Texas, late last year, is transforming the facility into a Jellystone Park. A private company that owns and operates seven other Jellystone Parks across the country, Northgate is highly regarded for the quality of its RV resorts, according to statement from the company. […]

‘Hughes Autoformers’ Debuts New RV Power Unit

Hughes Autoformer has developed a new RV power solution that offers full surge protection along with low voltage boosting. The product, which also features a full panel show of shore power diagnostics, generates 2,400 joules of surge protection in the 30-amp model, and 4,800 joules in the 50-amp unit. According to a press release, RVs are getting […]

RVIA’s Board Member Election Deadline is Aug. 31

Elections for the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) board of directors will continue through Aug. 31 with members casting ballots online to select eight representatives from a field of 13 candidates. According to a press release, RVIA is reminding official representatives of member companies to cast their online vote. Candidates include: • Two manufacturer seats are […]

K-Z Spree Line to Offer Lippert Ground Control TT

Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) and K.Z. Inc. announced today (Aug. 23) that Ground Control TT, Lippert’s industry-first automatic leveling system for travel trailers, will be featured on the builder’s 2017 Spree travel trailer line. K-Z Product Manager Brent Froman noted “Our Spree customers are looking for more convenience features usually found in higher-end fifth-wheels. We’re […]

Protective Acquires Fla.-Based USWC Holding Co.

Protective Life Corp. has reached an agreement through its wholly owned subsidiary, Protective Life Insurance Co., to acquire the Pompano Beach, Fla.-based USWC Holding Company and its affiliated operating subsidiaries via a stock purchase agreement. According to a statement, the acquisition is subject to receipt of standard regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions. […]

RVDA: OSHA Heightens Fines on Safety Violations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rolled out much stiffer fines for workplace safety violations this month, according to a report by the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA). The new fine structure imposes substantial maximum penalties, which have increased 78% over previous fines. In addition, OSHA will adjust the amounts annually based on the […]

Fed Official: U.S. Economy is ‘Close to our Targets’

The U.S. economy is close to the Federal Reserve Board’s job and inflation targets, and growth is expected to pick up in the coming months, Stanley Fischer, the central bank’s vice chairman, said Sunday (Aug. 21). USA Today reported that in comments prepared for The Aspen Institute’s “Program on the World Economy,” Fischer said employment has […]