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RVDA of Canada To Submit PFAS Report on Dealers’ Behalf

Following up on its October communication regarding the mandatory reporting requirements for forever chemicals (PFAS) by importers, the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada has secured the opportunity to submit a consolidated report on behalf of Canadian RV dealerships. The report will cover the import of recreational vehicles, parts and accessories, thereby relieving its dealers of …

23rd, January 2025, 07:12pm

Ewing Motor Home Founder Dies

The following is an obituary from Farley Estes Dowdle.  Born on March 10, 1933, in Muncie, Indiana, George W. Ewing was a proud resident of Battle Creek, Michigan, for over 62 years. The eighth child of Jesse Raymond and Alma Margaret Schwartzrock Ewing, he graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1951. George proudly served …

23rd, January 2025, 07:08pm

Paramount Pictures Seeks RVs for Upcoming Movie

Paramount Pictures is currently scouting/prepping for a movie in Washington state. Producers will be filming within weeks and are scouting for people with RVs. They’ve specified “sprinter vans, camper vans, RVs, teardrops, pop ups, etc.” for location shoots in two different Washington venues: Scene 1: Enumclaw, Washington 2/12-2/14 Scene 2: Grand Coulee, Washington 3/27-3/30 “Don’t …

23rd, January 2025, 07:05pm

Family-Focused Luxury

Fleetwood’s luxury Class A diesel Palisade motorhome, new for the 2025 model year, made its official debut at Pennsylvania’s Hershey RV Show in September 2024, drew robust reviews from dealers at the Elkhart Open House and is building momentum into the new year. Doug Miller, sales and product manager for Fleetwood RV, Holiday Rambler and …

23rd, January 2025, 06:33pm

BTR Outfitters To Help Those Displaced by California Wildfires

BTR Outfitters, owned and operated by the Hanner family (which also owns Hanner Chevrolet and Hanner RV in Abilene, Texas), has announced a new program aimed squarely at providing assistance to those displaced by the wildfires in Southern California. With the combination of thousands of people in search of housing, rental shortages and shortages of …

22nd, January 2025, 08:26pm

SylvanSport Taps New Director of Business Development

SylvanSport, the Brevard, North Carolina-based manufacturer of adventure travel trailers, pop-up campers, rooftop tents and outdoor gear, announced the appointment of TC Thompson as director of business development, a newly created role at SylvanSport. Thompson will drive strategic dealer growth for the brand and provide the highest level of support for new and existing distribution …

22nd, January 2025, 08:25pm

Fun Town RV Releases Dates for Annual DFW RV Party

Texas-based Fun Town RV announced the return of its DFW RV Party, set to take place from March 13 to 16 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Hours of operation: Thursday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. “This year’s event will exceed expectations with an even wider …

22nd, January 2025, 08:25pm

Octane Appoints Its First Chief Legal Officer

Octane announced that it has named Sean Fernandez-Ledon its first chief legal officer, effective Jan. 1. Since joining the company as general counsel and chief compliance officer and its first legal hire in 2017, Fernandez-Ledon built the Octane legal and compliance department from the ground up. He played a significant leadership role in Octane’s successful …

22nd, January 2025, 08:25pm

Leadership Conference Workshop To Cover Building Your Leadership Brand

The RV Industry Association (RVIA) is holding its third annual Leadership Conference at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, Arizona, on Tuesday, March 4 through Thursday, March 6. This two-day event provides attendees with networking and leadership development opportunities. Attendees will also experience motivating presentations and workshops, such as Dustin Kaehr’s workshop on Building …

22nd, January 2025, 08:24pm

RANDYS Worldwide Acquires Van Compass

RANDYS Worldwide, a national supplier of automotive aftermarket parts design, manufacturing and distribution, announced its strategic acquisition of Van Compass, a manufacturer of suspension components tailored to the performance van camping and overlanding market. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for both companies and strengthens RANDYS Worldwide’s position as a comprehensive provider in the off-road, …

22nd, January 2025, 08:23pm

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