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Numerous federal agencies are sharply increasing fines and penalties for regulatory infractions beginning on Aug. 1. The Mike Molino RV Learning Center is offering a free webinar on Aug. 3 at noon EDT to help dealers learn the details of the fine increases and some of the most common violations they could face. Register online. According to […]

Florida’s Bay Bayou, which bills itself as Tampa’s premier RV resort, announced the expansion of Bayou Grande, which consists of 53 newly developed, paved sites scheduled to open Nov. 1. According to a press release, Bayou Grande features a variety of amenities including extended concrete pads, angled at 60 degrees for easy back-in with all-in-one […]

Bloomfield Hills, Mich.-based TriMas Corp. announced it has replaced David Wathen as president and CEO at the diversified manufacturing company, after reporting midyear revenue was off about $43 million from early 2015. TriMas completed the spinoff of its Cequent businesses last July to TriMas shareholders as a newly formed company named Horizon Global Corp. Crain’s Detroit […]

General Motors will boost production of pickups and SUVs in time for the traditionally brisk fall truck market. Automotive News reported that GM North America President Alan Batey said the automaker has been scrambling to make enough Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras, and acknowledged that the tight supplies have probably cost GM some sales. “We […]

On this week’s “Rollin’ On TV” show, the crew focuses on truck campers with a visit to Travel Lite Inc. in New Paris, Ind., while also checking out the builder’s line of ultralight travel trailers. Plus, Jeff Johnston spends a day with a group of vintage trailer enthusiasts and checks out some of their classic trailers at a rally […]

DexKo Global Inc., formed through Elkhart, Ind.-based Dexter Axle’s January acquisition of German manufacturer AL-KO Vehicle Technology (AL-KO VT), announced that it is acquiring Winterhoff Group. AL-KO VT, a leading European designer and manufacturer of trailer axles, trailer and caravan components, chassis and motorized chassis, will expand its portfolio of jockey wheels, couplings and fittings with the acquisition. Harald […]

Mike Thompson RV attracted a sold-out crowd for its 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, held July 18 at Coyote Hills Golf Course, Fullerton, Calif.   According to a press release, the dealership raised over $60,000 for local charities. Through various events, Mike Thompson RV has now raised over $275,000 for charity. David Revere, of Mike Thompson RV noted, “I’m […]

Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. is the latest U.S. motorhome manufacturer to incorporate Lippert Components Inc.’s (LCI) EuroLoft bed lift system into its floorplan designs. (Watch a video below). According to a press release the Red Bay, Ala.-based builder joins Winnebago Industries Inc., Jayco Inc., Thor Industries Inc., REV Recreation Group, Forest River Inc. Georgetown, Dynamax Corp., Coachmen RV […]

Aqua View Inc. has introduced the SHOWERMI$ER, a new water saving system that attaches to the showerhead in RVs. According to a press release, it redirects cold water that normally goes down the drain back into the fresh water tank. Aqua View President Gus Searcy announced that the product will be distributed nationwide by NTP-STAG, a division of Keystone […]

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) reported that booth sales for the 2016 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo have outpaced the past several years and a complete sellout is anticipated. According to a press release, only a few booths remain unsold and 19 exhibitors have signed up to be part of the expo for the first time. […]