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Winnebago Investing Big in Electric RV Technology
Although years behind the auto industry, the RV industry is finally making making strides in efficiency and green technology. In the latest eco-friendly news, Winnebago Industries has announced that they will help fund the expansion of Motiv Power Systems, a provider...
RV Technical Institute to Host ‘Con/Expo’ Workshop
On Nov. 12, the RV Technical Institute will be presenting a Vendor Training +Plus Workshop on the various paths to RV service technician certification, the newly developed curriculum and practical assessments, and the role of licensed partners and satellite schools....
Report: Ind. Companies See Serious Labor Shortage
The latest Indiana Manufacturing Survey finds companies in the state are reporting a serious shortage of skilled and unskilled laborers as they implement advances in manufacturing. As reported by the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, the “Labor Shortages Hit Home” report...
Hall’s RV, Make-A-Wish Help Ailing Child Go RVing
Enjoying the great outdoors in style will be a little easier for Levi Bryant thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Hall’s RV in Albertville, Ala., according to the Sand Mountain Reporter. Being a 6-year-old that’s critically ill has made things difficult for Levi....
China, U.S. Make ‘Substantial’ Trade Deal Progress
Beijing and Washington have made "substantial progress" towards a partial trade deal, China's top trade negotiator said Saturday, in his first comments since talks with U.S .President Donald Trump last week. WION reported that Trump announced a partial deal after...
Con/Expo Seminar Slate Offering Track for F&I Pros
Editor's Note: Sponsored by the National RV Dealers Association (RVDA), RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center, the 2019 RV Dealers Convention/Expo takes place Nov. 11-15 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. In addition to discovering new products and...
Bank of West is Bronze Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association announced that Bank of the West is a Bronze Sponsor for the 2019 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. The Convention/Expo takes place Nov. 11-15 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and is sponsored by RVDA, RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning...
RV Resort Leader Sun Communities Eyeing Growth
Founded in 1975, Southfield, Mich.-based Sun Communities Inc. has recently been working to diversify its holdings of manufactured housing (MH) communities and RV parks. Through large-scale expansion efforts, the company added 2,200 sites adjacent to its communities in...
REV Appoints Buckman as Lance Camper VP, GM
REV Group announced the promotion of Matt Buckman to vice president, general manager of Lance Camper Mfg. Corp. According to a press release, Buckman will succeed Jack Cole and Jeff Souleles, who are retiring as co-vice presidents of the California-based RV...
Midwest RV Super Show Gets Underway in Elkhart
Doug and Danielle Nieman recently purchased their first hybrid camper, but said eventually they know they’ll want to upgrade to something else. The Elkhart Truth reported that to get some ideas, the Kokomo couple and their two children were among the first crowd of...