InterVac Designs Power Management System

InterVac Design Corp. Inc., creator of the Roadvac built-in vacuum system, announced the addition of the Power Management System for RVs with 30-amp power systems. According to a press release, the product will be available to recreational vehicle manufacturers in the summer of 2014. The Power Management System for RoadVac takes the guesswork out of operating on-board equipment, the company […]

Ally is ‘Bronze Partner’ for RVDA Convention

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) announced Ally Financial Inc. as a Bronze Partner for the 2014 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo, Nov. 10 - 14, at Bally’s in Las Vegas. The convention is sponsored by RVDA, RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. “Our outstanding partners make it possible for us to benefit from […]

Patrick Acquiring ‘Precision Painting Group’

Patrick Industries Inc. announced today (June 9) the acquisition of the businesses and certain assets of Indiana-based Precision Painting Group, which includes, Precision Painting Inc., Carrera Custom Painting Inc., Millennium Pain, Inc. and TDM Transport Inc. The Precision Painting Group is comprised of three full service exterior full-body painting operations that also offer interior refurbishing […]

Airstream, Mercedes Introduce Autobahn Van

From the creators of one of the most iconic motorhome in history – the now legendary Hawley Bowlus-designed Airstream – now comes a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter luxury passenger van. Autoevolution reported that the Autobahn van is obviously made in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, but the manufacturer has adorned its interior with its own exclusive touches, tailoring it for VIP […]

Baird Survey: Boat Demand Solid During May

Editor’s Note: Robert W. Baird & Co. recently partnered with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) to contact 170 boat dealers to assess trends in May. The following is a summary of the results. MRAA/Baird Marine Retailer Pulse. After a better April, new boat retail improved in May as the weather improved. The trend suggests industry […]