With the industry constantly evolving, proactive RV dealers are turning to 20 Groups to help them navigate challenges they face in their businesses.

The U.S. Senate passed a bill that will overhaul the U.S. financial regulatory system. Part of the overhaul includes an exemption for RV, boat, and auto dealers from additional regulation by a new consumer finance protection bureau. 

Valley Towing Products, a Rochester Hills, Mich.-based manufacturer and distributer of hitches, towing systems and accessories, is the newest member of Revstone, a global manufacturing company.

Doug Whyte, president of Dometic Corp., was recently appointed to the RV Industry Association Board of Directors in representation of industry suppliers.
 
“It’s a great honor to be appointed by the RVIA Board of Directors to represent Dometic and the association’s best interests,” said Whyte. “I take the responsibilities and importance of this position very seriously, and I look forward to the opportunity to serve on the board.”
 

CrossRoads RV has become the fourth Thor Industries company to join an exclusive promotion that provides special pricing for rental-lodging products for members of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC).

In Q&A interviews, top executives from three new RV manufacturers that entered the marketplace during some of the most challenging times for the industry in decades share how they got their start, how they are positioning themselves in the market, and what their expectations for the future are.

Randy Smith with NTP Distribution (right) shows new products to Juan Acosta of Curtis Trailers in Portland, Ore. NTP’s field reps work hard to promote new products.

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Well-known RV dealer consulting firm Spader Business Management is merging with fellow consulting firm Life Associates, the two companies announced today (April 16).

ASA Electronics, Elkhart, Ind., has been named exclusive supplier and distributor of the Hamilton Beach® brand of premier microwaves and refrigerators within the RV markets.
ASA Electronics will provide its customers with Hamilton Beach microwaves and refrigerators all equipped with the features customers desire to fit their RV style and décor.

Valley Towing has officially been purchased by Revstone Industries LLC, a global manufacturing company involved in the metals, plastics, aerospace and specialty products industries, RV PRO has learned.