NTP Founder Wallace Lewis, 78, Dies
RV PRO StaffWallace Lewis, who played a prominent role in the RV industry as the founder and former owner of NTP Distribution, died Oct. 10 due to complications of Alzheimer’s DIsease, according to The...
View ArticleRand McNally Debuts Dashboard Tablet for RVer
RV PRO StaffRand McNally's new RV Tablet 80 brings together the capabilities of multiple devices for RVers all in one. Designed and built for RV travel, the dashboard tablet brings together Rand...
View ArticleFurniture Supplier Reports Earnings Spike 18 Percent in Q1
RV PRO StaffFlexsteel Industries reported first quarter net sales and income that climbed to record numbers in the period for the furniture supplier.In the quarter that ended Sept. 30, the company...
View ArticleHopkins Names New VP, Head of Human Resources
RV PRO StaffRichard O’Leary will join Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. as the company’s vice president and chief human resources officer, directing all human resources activities for Hopkins at eight...
View ArticleCareerCo Helps RVDA Members Hire
RV PRO StaffRV Dealers Association members can find help creating dealership job descriptions and finding qualified applicants through a new online portal from CareerCo, according to a news release...
View ArticleTroubleshooting Videos Can Aid Transport Drivers
RV PRO StaffDespite thorough planning, RV transport drivers face a slew of problems on the road as long trips and moving parts increase the chances of malfunctions.The newest troubleshooting video from...
View ArticleBrake Buddy
BrakeBuddy Stealth Towed Braking SystemBrakeBuddy Stealth is a towed vehicle braking system the company touts as the "most versatile and easiest" brake system on the market.To see more videos from...
View ArticleKING’s New Antenna Mount Aims to Simplify TV Setup
RV PRO StaffKING has debuted its new Portable Antenna Mount, designed to make watching TV in an RV simpler, the company said in a news release.The bracket is designed for compatibility with all...
View ArticleASA Debuts New 40-inch LED TV
RV PRO StaffASA Electronics debuted its newest LED direct-current TV on Friday (Oct. 23).The new model, the Jensen JTV4015DC 40-inch LED, is customized to the RV industry, the company said in a news...
View ArticleARC Adds Field Rep in South Central Region
RV PRO StaffARC Representation has added rep Scott Wirkler to its team to cover Texas and surrounding states.“Scott Wirkler is an 18-year industry veteran who will do an exceptional job in his market...
View ArticleCellTuck Automates Dealers’ Inventory YouTube Posts
RV PRO StaffIn an effort to boost customers’ online presence, CellTuck updated its service to help dealers automate YouTube video and slideshow posting.“Our dealers now have the ability to create...
View ArticleManufacturers Recall More than 2,000 Motorhomes
RV PRO StaffSeveral manufacturers issued or planned recalls affecting more than 2,000 units this week, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.The bulk of those recalls included...
View ArticleDexter Expands Global Reach with Acquisition
RV PRO StaffAxle manufacturer Dexter has agreed to acquire AL-KO Vehicle Technology from AL-KO Kober SE.Headquartered in Kötz, Germany, AL-KO Vehicle Technology is a European designer and manufacturer...
View ArticleKeller Marine & RV Readies for 2015 Event
Jesse SidlauskasOver the next two days, about 300 dealers and 200 vendors will arrive at the Lancaster, Pa., Convention Center for the 2015 Keller Marine & RV Show.Keller Marine & RV President...
View ArticleDometic to Showcase New Toilets at RVIA Show
RV PRO StaffDometic Group plans to showcase two new toilets at the RV Industry Association’s National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky., on Dec. 1-3.The company’s booth, No. 157, will feature the...
View ArticleKING Debuts Removable Roof Mount Kit
RV PRO StaffKING will begin shipping its Removable Roof Mount Kit this month.Designed for RV and travel trailer roofs, the KING Removable Roof Mount Kit allows for permanent roof mounting of your KING...
View ArticleLower RV Sales Pull Down Crane in Q3
RV PRO StaffCrane, the parent company of Crane Composites, reported third quarter operating profit – excluding special items – down 10 percent.Third quarter sales were $670 million, a decrease of 8...
View ArticleDemco to Host RVIA Training for TnT Program
RV PRO StaffDemco has partnered with the RV Industry Association’s technician and dealer training program, Technician’s in Training program.Demco’s training will focus on troubleshooting, assembly and...
View ArticleCummins to Cut Workforce to Stem Costs
RV PRO StaffCummins will cut its workforce by as many as 2,000 people by the end of the year in an effort to restructure and reduce costs as the company responds to a slowdown in global markets.In a...
View ArticleRV Supply Company to Open Arizona Superstore
RV PRO StaffA Utah-based trailer and RV supply company is expanding its operations to include a 173,000-square-foot superstore in Peoria, Ariz.State Trailer RV & Outdoor Supply will host a grand...
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