Daimler is hoping its updated Mercedes/Freightliner Sprinter will hold off competition from Ford and Chrysler in the competitive and profitable commercial van segment. The German automaker makes 15 commercial vehicles it sells worldwide and has recently created dedicated commercial van divisions for every region. Bernhard Glaser is the new managing director of commercial vans for Mercedes-Benz […]

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) will hold a free informational session for transport company executives and hiring managers at the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Ind., on April 15 from 7:30-10 a.m. to update attendees on the association’s efforts to develop a larger pool of RV transport drivers for the industry. According to […]

Elkhart, Ind.-based Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) announced that Al Snyder has been promoted to motorized sales manager. Building off of five years of management experience at LCI’s Plant 45 in Goshen and 36 years in total of RV industry experience, Snyder will work closely with motorhome OEM customers, promoting products, getting product feedback and providing comprehensive product […]

(April 7, 2014) -- “This isn’t a workshop for the light-hearted,” Chernek said. “I don’t take a cookie-cutter approach to offering actionable solutions to dealerships. This F&I workshop is intended specifically for car sales pros and RV dealers who want to take their success to the next level.”

Thousands of visitors come to the University of Iowa each year to visit Rusty the Giant Sloth, learn about the state’s first capitol, and see how Iowa’s landscape has changed over the centuries. Iowa Now reported that starting this week, the UI Pentacrest Museums and Office of the State Archaeologist are bringing some of the […]

(April 17, 2014) -- The mPower Jump-It delivers an incredibly powerful, compact jump starting capability providing 600 amps of peak current, the release noted. Drives can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with never having to use jumper cables ever again.

(April 7, 2014) -- Dixie RV is looking for an F&I manager for its Louisiana and Florida teams, a facilities manager, motorized and towable salespeople, RV maintenance technicians and trainees, as well as parts personnel.

(April 7, 2014) -- A 12-foot trailer had just been dropped off the Camping World in Roseville, Calif. back on March 27. When workers went to do their routine maintenance, they were shocked about what they found on the roof: Max the Cat.

(April 7, 2014) -- Prior retail sales experience preferred. Candidate should be energetic with a willingness to learn and to participate in a sales process designed to assist customers in finding the best possible RV for their needs.

(April 7, 2014) -- Premium paid for certified level technician with skills in electrical, plumbing and fit and finish. There will be an emphasis on deliveries, PDI and maintaining lot inventory.