Cover Story
Hal Fowler
1996 RV Industry Executive of the Year

RV News is proud to name RV industry veteran Hal Fowler, founder of DTI RV Appliance Parts, as the 1996 RV Industry Executive of the Year. Read how Fowler's background as a dealer and aftermarket store expert led him to founding one of the most unique companies in the industry. An innovator, entrepreneur, and a good industry citizen are only part of Fowler's story. Learn how he took a niche market that other companies were not interested in and built a highly successful company.

RVDA's Annual Dealer Satisfaction Index
Dealers Hold RV Manufacturers Accountable
Honors Those That Rank High

For the third consecutive year the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of America (RVDA) rated RV manufacturers in several categories. The annual Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) study asks dealers to rate their satisfaction with the manufacturers with which they do business and access their perception of this relationship. Learn what is important to dealers in a business relationship with manufacturers and see which manufacturer tops this year's list.

RV News New Product Test
Automatic Equipment's Aladdin Tow Bar

Automatic Equipment upped the ante with the introduction of the new, lightweight aluminum, self-aligning Aladdin Tow Bar. RV News took the new tow bar on a test drive recently using a 1997 Saturn as the towed vehicle. Beyond the benefits of the product itself, dealers have another advantage because it is not available at Camping World. Read what RV News thinks about the new product and see if it is a product that can increase your aftermarket profits.

Dealers To Converge on Las Vegas for Coast Show

U.S., Canadian and European RV dealers will once again gather in Las Vegas in February to attend the ninth annual Coast Distribution Dealer Advantage Buying Show at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino. Read what Coast has planned for this year's event.

Unique Headliner Program Introduced
Using state-of-the-art digital graphics, three companies combine forces to create new service for RV Manufacturers and Van Converters

Named Best Small Park in U.S.
Ozark Trav-L-Park
Hard work and dedication pays off of Alabama couple.

RV News responds to RVIA President David Humphreys' letter sent to RVIA members which was critical of RV News' Editorial, Whoa! Let's Not Put The Bite On Suppliers AGAIN! and also critical of RV News' decision not to publish Humphreys' letter.