RV PRO magazine

How does the de minimis trade issue impact your business? The growing concern addresses certain countries increasingly exploiting a loophole in U.S. custom law to ship RV aftermarket products direct to American consumers duty- and tax-free, facilitated by the explosive growth of eCommerce. RV Industry Association's Gov Affairs team is on the case. Read what you need to know here: https://ow.ly/k6QM50SEvVI

Change is good, but a successful market requires a solid foundation. This year's RVeterans roster honors the decades of experience from seasoned pros promising a bright future for the RV industry 🏆 Learn from 15+ RVeterans in our annual July spotlight: https://ow.ly/B54B50Sz9uG A big thanks to nominations from Thetford, North America; Forest River Inc.; Arrowhead Camper Sales; The RV Shop; Jayco, Inc.; RV Industry Association; United States Warranty Corporation; Land 'N' Sea Distributing, Inc.; Wilkins RV, Spartan® RV Chassis; Bluenose RV Centre; Pete's RV Center; Lerch RV; Vogt RV World; Blue Ox and more!

RV electrical systems can be confusing to explain to potential owners, and rightly so! Learning how components work together makes RV life more enjoyable and less complicated. Brush up on the basics so you’re better equipped to explain to customers what will best meet their RV electrical needs -- read our "RV Electrical Systems 101" with Xantrex Technology: https://ow.ly/OIjX50Sz5QO

Despite being captivated by the industry for 40-plus years, Grand Design RV President and CEO Don Clark entered the RV world after losing a bet on a Notre Dame football game. Now he runs a company that "does more than just build an RV," he says -- the mission is to "help create memorable stories for those who dare to dream." Read about Clark and his road less traveled: https://ow.ly/A6fE50SoAxj

RVs have transformed from simple vehicles into advanced, mobile living spaces. Travelers are no longer satisfied with basic facilities. Based on a study from the RV Industry Association, 46% of RVers looking to upgrade their vehicle have the need for electrical or solar parts. Know what to look for when offering customers smart RV tech -- catch the article from Go Power! | Dometic here: https://ow.ly/ePux50Snpai

LAST CHANCE ⏰ Don't miss our free webinar with IDS - Integrated Dealer Systems to learn how dealers can capitalize on repair shops while new coaches are taking over the roads. Save your seat before Thursday! https://ow.ly/KQfU50Sot73

Like Princess Craft RV's truck camper origins, the shop is unconventional, too. It's not divided into bays like a typical RV service center, says owner PJ Buerger, but is instead a large, open space holding up to 12 units at a time. The Texas dealership was founded in the late 1960s and has since became a burgeoning business that prizes well-trained employees. Read about how Princess Craft is taking risks and reaping rewards: https://ow.ly/riPa50Shgc6

With new coaches taking over the roads, now is the perfect time for dealers to capitalize on their repair shop. Join IDS - Integrated Dealer Systems for a free webinar to learn: - Why you should be tracking RECT at your dealership - The biggest service bottlenecks dealers are facing right now - How you can leverage technology to increase communication with customers throughout the service cycle, without overburdening your team Save your seat here: https://ow.ly/ijoi50SheRn

We're extra proud of this one... Don't miss the June issue featuring the awesome Brandon Mantz and a look at reframing accessibility in outdoor recreation -- plus more leadership insights from across the industry. "It's hard to change something. But if we build it accessibly from the start, it doesn't need to be changed. It's about removing barriers going forward," Mantz says. Catch it here: https://ow.ly/sJij50S9bS8

This 14-year-old Canadian entrepreneur is showing no signs of slowing down since starting her business 3 years ago. Roasty Toasty Campfire Co. is the brainchild of Olivia Irvine, who read "Rich Kid, Smart Kid" with her dad at 11 years old and decided to get a financial head start in life to one day pay for college. Read about the youngest member of the RV Women's Alliance and her outdoor goods: https://ow.ly/gR8O50RRIK9