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When did former truck camper, travel trailer and fifth wheel manufacturer SunLine Coach permanently close its doors?
- A.
December 2006
- B.
November 2006
- C.
January 2009
- D.
December 2008
Correct Answer
B. November 2006Explanation
SunLine Coach, formerly of Denver, Pennsylvania, began manufacturing truck campers in 1964 and later added high-end, fifth wheel trailers to its line. The company closed its doors in November 2006.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which person on the list below served as a task force chairperson on the RVIA GO RVing Committee on Excellence back in 2009?
- A.
Marty Shea
- B.
Jim Sheldon
- C.
Ellen Kietzmann
- D.
Sam Sunshine
Correct Answer
C. Ellen KietzmannExplanation
While Marty Shea of Madison RV Supercenter and Jim Sheldon formally of Monaco RV were both co-chairmen of the Committee on Excellence, they did not serve as task force chairmen. Ellen Kietzmann served as the Customer Warranty Task Force Chairman. The task force looked carefully at how warranty issues impacted the RV consumer experience and made recommendations for how warranty issues could be handled more quickly.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What present day RV dealership can claim the title of being the oldest RV dealership in the state of Virginia from the list below?
- A.
Snyder’s RV in Virginia Beach
- B.
Dixie RV Superstore in Newport News
- C.
McGeorge RV in Ashland
- D.
Dodd RV in Portsmouth
Correct Answer
D. Dodd RV in PortsmouthExplanation
Dixie RV Superstore was once credited as being the oldest RV dealer. It was founded in 1964 but Dodd RV was founded earlier in 1956, making it the oldest RV dealership in Virginia from the list above. Snyder was founded in 1964 and McGeorge RV was founded a mere 40 years ago. That said, the employees at McGeorge can claim the title of getting nearly every quiz question in this quiz (since its inception) correct. Great job Louis & Brian)Rate this question:
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- 4.
Where will this year’s Jayco “Homecoming” dealer event be held?
- A.
San Antonio
- B.
Orlando
- C.
Las Vegas
- D.
Middlebury
Correct Answer
A. San AntonioExplanation
Jayco is having its annual dealer event in San Antonio, Texas, on June 23-25.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who was the last editor-in-chief of now defunct RV Trade Digest before parent company Cygnus Business Media officially halted producing and publishing the magazine?
- A.
Jackie Kimmel
- B.
Dana Nelsen
- C.
Greg Gerber
- D.
Kip Czoch
Correct Answer
A. Jackie KimmelExplanation
RV Trade Digest, a Cygnus Business Media publication, published its last magazine in December of 2008. While both Dana Nelsen and Greg Gerber served as Editor-in-Chief for the publication at one time, Jackie Kimmel was the last Editor-in-Chief of the magazine. Originally hired as an entry-level writer, Kimmel managed to produce a single 36-page issue before the company let her go and decided to halt publication of the magazine forever. Czoch was publisher of the magazine but never served as Editor-in-Chief.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How long has Chicago-based Coleman Cable Company (CCI) owned a majority interest in Technology Research Corporation (TRC)?
- A.
4 years
- B.
3 years
- C.
2 years
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. 3 yearsExplanation
On May 13, 2011, CCI acquired 5.7 million shares of TRC, equaling an 84.6 percent interest in the company. At the time of acquisition, Craig Floyd, the national sales manager of the Specialty Vehicles market for TRC said, “What this allows us to do is to offer more value-added products, have more financial backing, become more dynamic in the market place and take advantage of growth opportunities.”Rate this question:
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- 7.
At Winnebago’s annual “Company Dealer Days” event in Las Vegas this year, what RV dealership received the honor of being named “Winnebago New Dealer of the Year” for motorized?
- A.
La Mesa RV Center in Fort Meyers, Florida
- B.
Lazydays in Sefner, Florida
- C.
High River Autoplex & RV in High River, Alberta
- D.
Mike Thompsons RV Super Store in Fountain Valley/Orange County, Calif.
Correct Answer
C. High River Autoplex & RV in High River, AlbertaExplanation
High River Autoplex & RV Marine won the award in 2014. While the company is apparently exceptional at selling motorhomes, it’s not so good at making websites. When you go to the company’s main page and click any of the following: about us, history, staff or news links, you will see sentences like the following: “Established in [year], High River Autoplex & RV Marine has grown to become a premier [make A] dealer in the [market area] region.”Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which RV executive is the driving force behind the Goshen, Ind., Boys & Girls Club annual fundraiser held at the RV/MH Hall of Fame Each year?
- A.
Darryl Searer
- B.
Jeff Rank
- C.
Jackson Brown
- D.
Jason Lippert
Correct Answer
D. Jason LippertExplanation
Jason Lippert has been the driving force behind the event that has been taking place for the last seven years. The event features a silent and live auction of items donated from various industry companies and last year raised roughly $650,000 for the Boys & Girls Club in just three hours.Rate this question:
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- 9.
According to RVDA Chairman Jeff Hirsch, what is the association’s top priority for 2014?
- A.
Dealer assisted financing
- B.
Hiring more technicians
- C.
Finding RV delivery drivers
- D.
Increasing dealer attendance at the association’s annual convention
Correct Answer
A. Dealer assisted financingExplanation
: “Be assured that RVDA will continue to work on this issue on behalf of RV dealers, consumers, and the entire industry,” Hirsch said. “We will continue to advocate for your best interests. It doesn’t make sense to change a financing model that provides choice, saves customers money and time, and is efficient for our lending partners."Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is the name of the new aftermarket magazine created by Stag-Parkway exclusively for the Canadian market that debuted in April?
- A.
RV Aftermarket Digest
- B.
Stag Canadian Connect
- C.
RV Retailer Digest
- D.
Complete RV Retailer
Correct Answer
D. Complete RV RetailerExplanation
The premier issue of the magazine hit RV dealerships in April and is scheduled to be a quarterly publication in 2015. According to John Spaulding, vice president of marketing, the publication is part of Stag’s effort to provide better information for RV retailers in Canada on best practices, new parts/accessories and business trends.Rate this question:
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