After a higher-than-normal winter of snow, the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA)’s Toronto Spring Camping & RV Show scheduled to take place Feb. 27 through March 2 at The International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. The event will feature special guests and speakers who will be appearing during the show to help celebrate CRVA’s 50th anniversary and …
25th, February 2025, 07:26pm
The RV Industry Association updates its members on various regulations enacted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) at this link. As of Feb. 25, RVIA issued the following update regarding CARB’s Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) rule: On Feb. 19, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator (EPA) Lee Zeldin formally submitted to Congress the EPA’s approval of three …
25th, February 2025, 07:23pm
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) informed its membership that Kenneth (Kenny) Kafer, founder of Pontiac RV in Pontiac, Illinois, has passed away at his Arizona home. Founded in 1980 by Ken and Gail Kafer, Pontiac RV now has three generations of the Kafer family on its staff. Ken was an avid golfer, traveler and entrepreneur. He loved …
25th, February 2025, 07:22pm
The following is report from the Associated Press. President Donald Trump said Monday that his tariffs on Canada and Mexico are starting next month, ending a monthlong suspension on the planned import taxes that could potentially hurt economic growth and worsen inflation. “We’re on time with the tariffs, and it seems like that’s moving along very rapidly,” the U.S. …
25th, February 2025, 07:19pm
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index declined by 7 points in February to 98.3 (1985=100). The Present Situation Index — based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions — fell 3.4 points to 136.5. The Expectations Index — based on consumers’ short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions — dropped 9.3 points to …
25th, February 2025, 07:18pm
The Society of Certified RV Professionals, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center have designated March 2–8 as RV Fixed Operations Certification Week. Fixed operations professionals include employees working in RV service, parts and warranty administration. Fixed‐operations professionals can earn certifications as parts managers, parts specialists, service writers/advisors, service managers and warranty administrators …
25th, February 2025, 07:17pm
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s technician training program is a hands-on, competency-based program designed by institute staff and subject matter experts from the supplier, manufacturer, dealer and independent technician realms of the RV industry. It’s the gold standard when it comes to RV technician training, providing the only industry-backed training curriculum and RV technician certification …
25th, February 2025, 07:15pm
On Thursday, Feb. 27, the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Director of State Government Affairs Michael Ochs will testify before the New Mexico Senate Committee on Tax, Business, and Transportation. Ochs will be advocating for the passage of Senate Bill 287, which would govern towable RV manufacturer-dealer agreements in the state. Ochs will be testifying alongside …
25th, February 2025, 07:13pm
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The aspirations of Florida’s first lady Casey DeSantis have long been a topic of discussion in the state capital of Tallahassee....
25th, February 2025, 05:59pm
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Missouri woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal charge accusing her of concocting a brazen plot to defraud Elvis Presley’s...
25th, February 2025, 05:55pm