Elkhart, IN – 05/28/25 – Connectedness is a state of being or having a close relationship with others. For Truma, the concept of connectedness represents one of the company’s core values. Truma strives to continue strengthening partnerships within the RV industry. In the spirit of building relationships, Truma has recently updated its Truma Dealer/Service Program…
Burlington, Ontario-For immediate release The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reports that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025, totaled 9,987 units, representing a 23.5% increase over the 8,806 units shipped during the same period in 2024. According to data from Statistical Surveys, as reported by the RVDA of…
Should you hit the road in an RV in retirement? Brenda Bouw Published March 25, 2025 People 55 and older make up the majority of RV buyers, says Shane Devenish, president of the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association based in Burlington, Ont. While the upfront cost of an RV varies depending on its size and amenities, Mr.…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Burlington, ON – February 11th, 2025 The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) proudly marks its 50th anniversary in 2025, celebrating five decades of advocacy, innovation, and dedication to the Canadian RV industry. CRVA was formed in 1975 by a group of dedicated industry leaders who recognized the need for a unified voice…
Press release Elkhart, IN – 09/12/2024 – Truma North America is proud to announce a significant donation to Care Camps Foundation, elevating their mission to give joy, hope and the healing power of the outdoors to children with cancer and their families at medically supervised pediatric oncology camps. Truma North America, a premium supplier to…
Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island offer plenty of opportunities for both relaxation and fun Author of the article: Debbie Olsen, Postmedia News Published Jul 09, 2024 • Shared with permission Our rented CanaDream RV, which we dubbed Bertha, sits in front of the lighthouse at Victoria-by-the-Sea in P.E.I. PHOTO BY GREG OLSEN If I…
JUNE 29TH, 2024 BURLINGTON, ONTARIO As we approach Canada Day, a day of national pride and celebration, the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) would like to extend our warmest wishes for a safe and happy holiday weekend to all Canadians. The occasion is an ideal opportunity to reflect on our rich heritage, diverse cultures, and…
Special to CRVA – December 13th, 2023 Courtesy of Lucy Dodsworth A beginner’s guide to exploring Canada by RV motorhome: All the information you need for your first time RVing in Canada, from choosing an RV and route planning to waste disposal and what to pack. Two sisters, two weeks, 4500km, four provinces and three…
By Ana Pereira Toronto Star Staff Reporter Monday, December 4, 2023 Ramon Ferreira / Star photo illustration The Star One spring six years ago, Peggy Dent, 72, and her partner Annette Dusa, 63, said goodbye to the home they had lived in for 12 years. The two-story, neocolonial house in Oregon, U.S., was too big for the two…
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association is pleased to announce that the Canadian RV Industry’s ELD (Electronic Logging Device) Exemption Request has been approved by Transport Canada, effective October 19th, 2023. The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) would like to thank the RV Dealers Association of Canada (RVDA of Canada), and the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association…
Elkhart, IN – 10/02/2023 Truma North America has added a new air conditioner to its system offerings: the Truma Saphir. The Saphir is an under-the-bench air conditioner with electric heating capability, designed for discreet installation in smaller RVs. Truma President and CEO, Gerhard Hundsberger, unveiled the new cooling system at the company’s 10th anniversary party…
Press release Elkhart, IN – 08/22/2023 – Truma is gearing up to celebrate a milestone anniversary this fall – 10 years of providing “Simply Better” systems to the RV market in North America. The Germany-based company opened its Elkhart, Indiana subsidiary on Jackson Blvd in 2013. Since then, the company has grown in sales,…
How to enjoy the freedom of the RV lifestyle, without breaking the bank Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press The name that Nikki and Steve Ferreira have given to their 44-foot, fifth wheel RV is something of an inside joke. That’s because, when Steve made a spur-of-the-moment suggestion back in 2020 that the Burlington, Ont. couple…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 10, 2023 Truma Takes Coast Model 1 on a Road Trip to North Carolina [Elkhart, IN] – Truma is hitting the road this month with Coast, an all-electric travel trailer that features the Truma Aventa air conditioning system. “We look forward to opportunities such as this when we…
Canadian Camping and RV Council announces the start of Canadian RV and Camping Week The Canadian Camping and RV Council is excited to officially kick off the 8th Canadian RV and Camping Week, a nationwide celebration of the RV and camping lifestyle. Running from May 23rd – May 28th, this week-long event aims to highlight the…
Saint-Jérôme, Québec, February 15th, 2023 — Having set ambitious goals for growth and wanting to consolidate its position as a leader in the world of ultralight and motorized vehicles, Roulottes Prolite wishes to announce the arrival of a new owner who will take the business to new heights. As founder of the company, Mr. Martin James is…
Elkhart, IN – 11/14/2022 – Truma would like to congratulate Winnebago on being named the 2023 “RV of the Year” for the HIKE 100 FLX, along with those recognized as notable and honorable mentions on RV Business Magazine’s 2023 list. Truma is honored to partner with Winnebago on the HIKE 100 FLX, a small, lightweight…
DENE MOORE – SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL October 4, 2022 Jean-Roch Lacroix is the co-founder of Helio RV. Like many great ideas, Helio RV was born at the ice rink. Co-founders Jean-Roch Lacroix and Marco Leblanc would chat at…
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association, RV Industry Association, and RV Dealers Association of Canada are working together to exempt the RV industry from Transport Canada’s 2019 regulation mandating electronic logging devices for commercial carriers in Canada. This regulation includes companies engaged in the “Drive-Away/Tow-Away” industry for motorhome and towable RV deliveries from US and Canadian…
June 27, 2022- If a manufacturer of Tiny Homes intends its units to serve as a permanent residence — and markets its Tiny Home products to consumers for that purpose — then these units cannot and should not be considered as RVs. The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) is often contacted by companies and individuals…