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Automakers enjoyed a spectacular run in May as sales totaled 1,634,952 light vehicles, the most ever recorded for the month. Again, compact cross-overs such as the Honda CR-V and Chevy Equinox drew hordes of buyers. But, according to a report by Automotive News, there’s another pocket of strength, too: pickups, both big and small, as […]

Mission Hills, Calif.-based Valterra Products LLC announced that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Phoenix Products Inc. According to a news release, Phoenix Products has manufactured American-made faucets for RVs, manufactured homes, and marine applications for nearly 40 years. The extensive product line of Phoenix Products, which includes kitchen, bathroom and laundry faucets, […]

Editor’s Note: The following article by Ryan Bradley appearing on Fortune’s website offers a first-hand account of the author’s experience towing an upscale Airstream trailer supplied by rental firm Airstream2Go. Everyone always wants to see what the inside looks like, right away, before anything else. The outside is so ­gleaming and recognizable, the trailer looks so […]

Go RVing Canada is launching its first National RV Weekend, and has partnered with Make-A-Wish Canada to help raise funds with Wish lanterns, which can be purchased for $2 by campers and event attendees. The Journal-Pioneer reported that 11 campgrounds across Canada will be participating, and 100 per cent of the proceeds will go to […]

Getting to the RV/MH Hall of Fame from C.R. 19 will remain a bumpy drive following a meeting of Indiana’s Elkhart County Redevelopment Commission Thursday (June 4) afternoon. As reported by the Goshen News, during Thursday’s meeting, commission members turned down a request by Darryl Searer, president of the RV/MH Hall of Fame, for funding to […]

The June American RVer show focuses on full-time RVing couples who have found a way to make a living on the road. According to a press release, hosts Jim and Peggy Grich profile Ron and Wanda Farrar, long-time friends who enjoy several hobbies while traveling and also sell parts and services related to RVing. The show […]

Ford’s RV Refrigeration Training Center’s online training initiative, instituted last year, is attracting technicians from across the U.S. and also internationally. According to a press release, the global “RV Referral Network” is growing since individuals in other countries are using the online training program. The company reported that the program complements the hands-on training course conducted […]

G3 Solutions Inc., a distributor of Dyson products to the RV and other industries, announced the introduction a sixth generation cordless vacuum that will “put the most powerful cordless on-board.” Currently available in over 40 high-end models, a key emphasis will be placed on hygiene and increased power. The new longer lasting batteries will dovetail with […]

Three 2015 Pender (Neb.) High School graduates were awarded scholarships as part of a Blue Ox Academic Scholarship program, according to Blue Ox President and CEO Ellen Kietzmann. This year’s honorees include: • Janae Kubik, daughter of Blue Ox Associate Todd Kubik and his wife, Dawn, from Pender, Kubik graduated with a 3.70 grade point […]

Learn how dealerships and employees can benefit by having an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2) in place during a free RV Learning Center webinar, scheduled for June 11 at noon EDT. According to a press release, dealer webinars are provided by RVDA’s strategic partner KPA as part of the array of educational offerings available through […]