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The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) is preparing for record attendance at its 9th Annual NATDA Trade Show as almost 600 dealerships have registered.   “Dealers are still registering to come to our show,” said Executive Director Jesse Battle, adding, “which only reaffirms that our efforts to grow the trade show has been impactful on the trailer […]

Bish’s RV Super Center started construction this week on a new three-story dealership in Meridian, Idaho, company spokeswoman Megan Walker said. The Meridian Press reported that the facility will absorb the Nampa store near the Franklin Boulevard/Interstate 84 interchange, which has outgrown its space, she said. Targeting an April open date, Bish’s RV will move […]

The Recreational Vehicle Aftermarket Association (RVAA) announced three new board members and one re-elected member to its 2016-2017 board of directors during the business luncheon portion of its annual Executive Conference now underway (Aug. 15-19) at the Loews Hotel on North Park Drive in Chicago. All board members will serve a three-year term. Appointments include: • Bruce Terwiske from Meyer Distributing […]

Recreational boating weathered a rough July as sales fell across most major industry categories. Soundings Trade Only reported that sales fell 7% in the main powerboat segments to 12,459 boats and 5.7% industrywide to 23,296, from the same month last year in 28 early-reporting states that represent about 64% of the U.S. market, according to […]

The 2016 RV Business Top 50 Dealer Awards program will again showcase U.S. and Canadian RV retailers nominated by RV manufacturers for their professionalism in most every aspect of their commercial enterprises – from showrooms to F&I offices and service bays — as well as their civic and charitable pursuits. And judging by some of […]

Cequent Performance Products recently released the Velocity Series High-Speed Jack. According to a press release, the BULLDOG-branded hydraulic jack (PN 185400) offers a variety of benefits including short installation time, 24-inch screw travel, and fast lifting speeds. “Since 1920, BULLDOG has been the trusted brand that meets the needs of consumers; that’s a tradition we take […]

Peru, Ind.-based Riverside Travel Trailers will debut its new RPM brand of toy haulers at the upcoming Elkhart County RV Open House. “RPM toy haulers have taken on a life of their own” said Jerry Sell, vice president and general manager, in a press release. “A year ago we had one toy hauler floorplan as […]

A new remote proctoring solution for RV technician certification exams is set to be tested over the next six months. During a trial period that begins today (Aug. 17), all testing will be proctored using “Remote Proctor Now” from Software Secure, an on-demand, online exam proctor that will offer certification candidates flexibility in scheduling, registration, and […]

Topeka, Ind.-based Starcraft RV is adding a new product segment in its Launch travel trailer line with the introduction of the “Grand Touring” edition. The move comes on the heels of the company’s announcement regarding increased production capacity along with a new Solstice fifth-wheel lineup. “The Launch travel trailer brand has been a proven seller and huge hit […]

Editor’s Note: The following is a column by Andy Pargh, the “Gadget Guru,” offering a detailed look at Parliament Coach and its planned re-entry into the high-end Prevost conversion manufacturing arena. While the name Parliament doesn’t often come into conversation when discussing Prevost conversions, I’ll tell you upfront that if you’re considering a new or pre-owned […]