Podcast 298- Behind the scenes of the RV Technical Institute in Elkhart, IN on RVing in New England
Release Date: 01/29/2025
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A GREAT DOUBLE FEATURE TONIGHT It's time for the annual Major's RV Service Center's Spring Open House. RVers don't go camping until they have done their parts, accessories, gifts and novelties shopping at one of the largest stores you wil find in New England. Meet John DiPietro in person on Thursday from 9AM to Noon shooting videos. Heck, you might get in one of them! Tiffin Motorhomes held their first national dealer meeting since 2018 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville last weekend. Campers Inn RV sent their newly appointed Brand Ambassador, Uncle Bernie Culliton, to cover the event....
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Ryan Hadley of TRIC Mobile RV Repair & Maintenance is representative of the new wave of independent mobile RV technicians entering our industry today. As convenient service-oriented businesses continue to change to meet consumer demands, many experienced RV technicians are starting new business that bring the repair shop to your driveway. When you can have McDonald’s burgers are delivered to your door, then why not RV service at your house. It’s a trend that has caught the attention of RV owners nationwide and Ryan is the guy to answer all your questions about mobile services on your...
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Always one of our most popular shows each year. Scott Bahr joins us tonight to talk about the highlights of this year’s annual report and the research done by Cairn Consulting Group. The most extensive report in our industry on campers and trends.
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Well, the road to a happy and trouble-free camping season appears to have a few obstacles in our paths. The industry and our country anxiously wait to see what happens next. We thought this would be good time to take the pulse of our campers in New England tonight. There are many new studies out that validate the high consumer confidence and the ability of campers to still have a successful RVing season despite tariffs, economic uncertainty and the turmoil in Washington. Campers are resilient, how are you adjusting your plans? Let’s Go RVing now.
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In November, industry veterans Chris Dougherty and Randy Murray launched a new podcast. They join us tonight to talk about the podcast and what they deliver to RV enthusiasts who turn in every week to hear what they have to say. They are two of our most respected technical experts and have over 70 years of RV and industry experience. Learn about the podcast and you will become a regular listener. These guys love to share their knowledge and help RVers enjoy the lifestyle.
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John will be live at this important conference for campground owners throughout the Northeast. We will also have two interviews with third generation family members who are playing active roles as they learn the business and see the importance of maintaining the values and culture provided in decades of service to RV enthusiasts.
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Once we get past the holidays and the consumer shows, RVers start to get serious about their camping adventures in the new year. If you are not ready to buy the new RV, we recommend renting one to see if you are going to like the lifestyle and adventures you have in the great outdoors, while visiting some incredible National Parks, Historical sites, and world-famous attractions right here in the U.S.A. Join us as Sheri Fuller, founder and co-owner of Fuller RV Rentals & Sales in Boylston, MA as she makes here annual visit to RVing in New England. She is truly the first lady of RV rentals....
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Our guest will be Monika Geraci, RVIA Industry spokesperson and she will cover key items in this important industry overview of RV Owner Demographics.
info_outlineTraining is an investment, not an expense. We take you behind the scenes of the RV Technical Institute in Elkhart, IN to see one of the most critical programs they have available to our dealers - the Authorized Learning Partner program for multi-location national programs to train technicians at all their locations. There is also a local subscription for a single location that offers an affordable option for Level 1 and Level 2 training. Tonight's show will talk about these programs and how they benefit you - the consumer - the owner of an RV that wants to know what their particular dealership is doing to provide the level of service expected by today's consumer. Our customers are thirsty to learn how to protect their investment an assure years of RV enjoyment, especially Gen Z, but pretty much all segments of the market and all types of RVs. The industry responded in 2019 to the dramatic increast in RV sales and the need for more certified technicians to service and fix them. Fast forward five years and results are fantastic. Join us tonight to learn why these programs are important to you and our RV dealers. And we want you to join the conversation and contribute with your experiences.