Corral Sales RV in Mandan, North Dakota, has an origin story much like other businesses in the RV industry. “It started with my grandpa,” says Tim Helbling, co-owner and general manager. Helbling’s grandfather Anton, or “Tony,” had a motorhome that he wanted to upgrade, but he decided to buy a couple of them to work …
7th, November 2024, 06:47pm
A significant win in the fight to expand pull-through EV charging infrastructure recently took place in Oregon, where a total of 13 EV charging stations will be constructed in a first round — five of which will include pull-throughs, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) announced Nov. 5. The three private EV charging company finalists are …
6th, November 2024, 06:32pm
700Credit, LLC, an automotive industry provider of credit reports, compliance solutions, soft pull and identity verification products, announced results of an industry-wide survey about RV dealers and their processes for securing customer data during test drives, obtaining copies of consumers drivers’ licenses, placing those copies in the deal jacket and the significant challenges RV dealers …
6th, November 2024, 06:15pm
Lippert Components, Inc., a supplier of components for OEMs in the recreation and transportation product markets and their related aftermarkets, announced that the CURT Helux coil-spring fifth wheel pin box has been awarded Best New Exterior Accessory Product at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Helux was developed by the CURT and Lippert engineering …
6th, November 2024, 06:05pm
Following the re-election of President Donald Trump to another four-year term as president, RV PRO asked RV industry experts for their reaction to the news. From RV Industry Association (RVIA) President & CEO Craig Kirby: “The RV Industry Association congratulates president-elect Trump on his election victory. We are prepared to work with the new administration …
6th, November 2024, 06:01pm
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced the 2024 RVTAA & NRVIA Expo, an exclusive event dedicated to graduates and members of the RV Technician Association of America (RVTAA) and the National RV Inspectors Association (NRVIA). Scheduled to take place from Dec. 6-8, this three-day, in-person event at the NRVTA campus in Athens, Texas, promises …
6th, November 2024, 05:56pm
Ohio-based Huntington National Bank is returning as a silver partner for the 2024 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. The convention/expo will take place Nov. 11-15, at Paris Las Vegas and is sponsored by RVDA of U.S., RVDA of Canada and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. “At a time when rising costs are forcing some of our …
6th, November 2024, 05:12pm
Patrick Industries will participate in Baird’s 2024 Global Industrial Conference on Nov. 12. Andy Nemeth, CEO, and Kip Ellis, president – powersports, technology and housing, will participate in a fireside chat as well as engage in one-on-one meetings with institutional investors and analysts. The conference will be held at the Ritz-Carlton in Chicago. Please contact …
6th, November 2024, 04:20pm
Climb Capital, the parent of Unhitched RV, announced the formation of Unhitched Management, an RV resort and campground management company. Unhitched Management is a collaboration of experts in finance, operations, development, marketing and hospitality coming together to operate and manage RV resorts and campgrounds across the nation, the company said in a release. The company …
6th, November 2024, 04:20pm
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) continued its technician recruitment campaign at the 97th Annual Future Farmers of America Convention last week. The event in Indianapolis, Indiana, had almost 75,000 attendees including students, school administrators, recruiters and more. Individuals from all 50 states and Puerto Rico visited the RVTI booth to learn more about the program, …
6th, November 2024, 04:16pm