Top RV News: OCT 1, 2024

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Northpoint Commercial Finance Back as RVDA Bronze Sponsor

The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that Northpoint Commercial Finance will return as?a bronze partner for the 2024 RV Dealers Convention/Expo.

The Convention/Expo will take place Nov. 11-15, 2024, at Paris Las Vegas and is sponsored by RVDA of U.S., RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center.?

“With the presidential election set to be decided just before dealers arrive in Las Vegas, it is encouraging to have financial partners like Northpoint on board to back our Convention/Expo again this year,” said Convention/Expo Committee Chair Chris Andro, Hemlock Hill RV Sales in Southington, CT. “Our dealers rely on lenders of all types to help them keep their showrooms stocked and to get their buyers financed.”

“As the RV industry continues to break free from the post-COVID slowdown, our commitment continues to be strong,” said Jeff Olander, senior vice president of national accounts for Northpoint.?“Meeting our dealer partners’ financial needs is an important part of what we do.”

Revatek Launches Altion and Altion Max Alternator Regulators

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.?– Revatek, a leader in mobile power management, today announced the launch of the Altion and Altion Max, groundbreaking alternator regulators that set a new standard for charging and managing high-power battery systems. The Altion product line represents a paradigm shift in the industry, offering unparalleled functionality, compatibility, and ease of installation.

“The Revatek Altion is the culmination of years of research and development, designed to meet the evolving needs of advanced lithium and lead-acid power systems,” said Greg Revelle, CEO and founder of Revatek. “Its unique microprocessor architecture, universal compatibility, and user-friendly features make it the most advanced and versatile alternator regulator on the market.”

Supersede Offers First Marine-Grade Plywood Replacement

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Supersede, the cutting-edge company aiming to replace conventional wood-based building materials in manufacturing and construction, today announced in a press release the launch of the world’s first 1:1 marine-grade plywood replacement.

The Supersede Marine Board, an engineered extruded sheet crafted from plastic waste, is modern, scalable and cost-effective. It is 100% recyclable, waterproof, and rot-proof, and does not splinter or split. Beginning with the boat manufacturing industry, Supersede will also provide its innovative solution to manufacturers of modular homes, RVs, and trailers.

The announcement comes as traditional plywood prices are still ? higher than in 2019, following pandemic-related supply chain challenges. Additionally, boat manufacturers are increasingly facing a rise in plywood warp, rot, splinter, and performance issues due to change in moisture levels. Marine-grade plywood is processed using harmful chemicals that are known to pose possible health, safety, and environmental hazards. While marine-grade plywood has been in use for decades, the unreliability of its supply chain, its non-durability, and its potential risk to human and environmental health makes the plywood market—worth $31.5B in the US alone—ripe for transformation.

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