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It is the ultimate recreational vehicle, built to make one 4-year-old extremely happy. The Daily Mail reported that the KiraVan, a giant custom built off-road truck, is capable of traveling almost anywhere in the world and was designed by 61-year-old Californian inventor Bran Ferren. He created the RV for his daughter Kira, who has her […]

The use of RV vehicles in the U.S. has expanded in many states and one auto parts company is now helping to meet demand for replacement parts. According to a press release, Auto Pros USA is now providing used RV parts for sale through its public resource at http://autoprosusa.net. The sale pricing that is applied to […]

“Rollin’ On TV” announced that its outdoor recreation show will now be available on Sunday mornings in Las Vegas, set to run at 11:30 on the local cable system. Previously, the show was only available on Dish and Direct TV in that area, the company reported in a press release. TV2 KLBC which covers a portion […]

The Recreation Vechicle Industry Association (RVIA), which will soon open a new satellite office in Elkhart, Ind., will present several current-interest topics during a casual, off-the-record session in conjunction with the RV Industry Power Breakfast on May 8 at the Northern Indiana Event Center in the RV/MH Hall of Fame. The RVIA Town Hall Meeting […]

Drew Industries Inc. today (April 11) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Inc., has entered into a six-year aluminum extrusion supply agreement with Dallas-based Atrium Windows and Doors Inc. Concurrently, Lippert Components sold certain of its aluminum extrusion assets to Atrium. “Extruded aluminum is a key raw material for us, and identifying a strong supplier […]

IHS Inc., a global source of critical data and analytics for the automotive industry, is making its first incursion into the RV marketplace. The Colorado-based company last summer acquired R.L. Polk & Co, another recognized leader in the automotive information industry, and incorporated it into IHS Automotive. With the addition of Polk, including its CARFAX […]

A free webinar will bring dealers up to speed on HR rules and regulations relating to automotive and RV work bays. The webinar, provided to dealers by the Mike Molino RV Learning Center through a partnership with KPA, is slated for noon EDT on April 17. RV dealers’ participation in the free, live event helps […]

Hickory, N.C.-based HSM, a global manufacturer of components and provider of integrated solutions, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. According to a press release, the company’s 70-year history has been marked by innovation and growth, as it has transformed from a components supplier to an international provider of high-value solutions, culminating in a complete rebrand […]

Economist Richard Curtin, director of the Consumer Research Center at the University of Michigan, will provide his first projections for 2015 RV wholesale shipments in remarks at the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) Committee Week during the Joint Committee Luncheon, taking place from noon to 1:30 p.m. on June 2. His presentation will also include […]

Year-over-year motorhome registrations grew 2.3% in February and 7.7% for the first two months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Thor Industries Inc. held the No. 1 spot year-to-date with a 26.6% market share followed by Forest River Inc. (22.1%) and Winnebago Industries Inc. (19.4%). In the Class A category, February […]