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As a four-year partner with the American Boatbuilders Association (ABA), ASA Electronics announced an extension of their contract. According to a press release, Elkhart, Ind.-based ASA will remain the ABA’s audio and video supplier of choice for four additional years. “The ABA is pleased to extend our agreement with ASA Electronics through 2020.  ASA is […]

This week’s episode of “Rollin’ On TV” offers a look at the supplier companies that exhibited during December’s National RV Trade Show show in Louisville, Ky. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

KING’s all-new RV Bluetooth weatherproof speaker and awning light was received the “Best New Item” award at the 2016 Northern Wholesale RV Show.  “It is a first of its kind device for the RV/travel trailer market and we are all really excited about it”, said Shawn Winn, national sales manager at KING. “Dealers are enthused and eager […]

The RV Aftermarket Association (RVAA) will host a dealer training webinar Feb. 9 at noon CST to examine the growth in RV solar panel systems. Sean O’Connor, sales channel manager of Go Power By Carmanah, will be discussing the advantages of solar power and how products can add to a dealer’s bottom line. “Sales of RV solar power […]

Winegard Co. announced the launch of the new RoadTrip T4 Automatic In-Motion RV Satellite Dish. The roof mounted antenna, which lets RVers enjoy live TV while on the road, works with DISH, DIRECTV and Bell TV programming. “The T4 is simple to use with 100% automatic, easy one-button operation,” said Eric Guldager, national sales manager, in a […]

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is distributing $80 million in settlement proceeds from its enforcement action against Ally Financial and its subsidiary Ally Bank without verifying that recipients are eligible to receive the money. The result is some white borrowers are getting settlement checks over alleged racial discrimination against African-Americans, Hispanics and Asians. According to […]

Early bird registration for the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) 2016 Annual Meeting has been extended until Jan. 29. According to a press release, association members can save $50 each on their fees and for a spouse or guest if registered by the deadline. RVIA’s Annual Meeting, taking place Feb. 29 to March 2 at the […]

Late last year, Ron Lee, one of the founders of former RV manufacturer Country Coach, was weighing two offers for the company’s coach designs and other intellectual property, and a big chunk of its plant in Junction City, Ore. As reported by the Register-Guard, what finally tipped Lee’s hand, prompting him to sell these assets […]

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today (Jan. 20) announced the investment of $22.7 million in Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp (FCCC) to expand facilities and improve operations in Gaffney, S.C. According to a press release, the investment will positively impact a number of key business operations for FCCC, including the construction of a new logistics center, as […]

The Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association (PCOA) began releasing the 2016 edition of the Pennsylvania Campground Directory on Jan 1, the association said in a written announcement. This free, full-color glossy magazine lists more than 230 campgrounds and RV resorts in Pennsylvania and is a must for all RVers as well as tenters. The annual PCOA directory […]