RVBusiness, September/October 2019

SPECIAL OPEN HOUSE SECTION SUPPLIER HIGHLIGHTS MORrydes New StepAbove and PatioEX MORryde International will be displaying its next generation in entry steps and new toyhauler tent at the Supplier Expo The new StepAbove is a weightless version of the companys innovative entry steps featuring Strut Assist the industrys first selfcontained ground stable RV entry step system with effortless operation The struts not only allow owners to lift and lower the step with just one finger but also keep the step securely stored inside the doorway of the unit A 3 and 4 step variation of the StepAbove with Strut Assist is available for 26 and 30 inch doors while a retrofit kit is available for StepAbove units in the field The PatioEX meanwhile uses Airbeam technology designed by Vango the European leaders in air tents to provide a strong sturdy structure without the use of conventional tent poles Available with an easy to use manual pump or an optional electric pump PatioEX quickly sets up on the inside of the patio rails providing for additional enclosed living area RV Hall of Fame Suppliers Show TRA Certification Learn About Certified Green RVs The folks at TRV Certification an independent third party inspection company are all about eco smart construction and at its display at the Vendor Expo near the Elkhart Airport will explain their program to interested dealers We have developed a widely accepted green certification program for the RV industry as this industry has incorporated many green practices into its production for quite some time said TRA President Mandy Leazenby The program evaluates an RV manufacturing facility its procedures and practices and the RV is measured against criteria based on national consensus standards The criteria involve resource efficiency energy efficiency water efficiency and indoor air quality TRA specializes in green building and energy efficiency programs as well as ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 certifications Valterra Products Mighty Cord 200 RVBusiness S E P T E M B E R O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9 Mission Hills Calif based Valterra Products will be introducing its new Mighty Cord 90 LED Detachable Power Cords at the Elkhart RV Open House According to company represenatatives the new Mighty Cord features a handle to make hooking up to the power source safer and easier It is available in 30 amp and 50 amp cord configurations and allows campers to extend power up to 25 feet from the hookup source The cords feature a detachable female receptacle with locking ring and finger grip handle on the male end The new Mighty Cord also is ready to use during night hookups with LED continuity lights According to Valterra reps the more durable heavy duty gauge cable assures longer life the 30 amp cord is a three wire 10 gauge system and the 50 amp cord is crafted of four wire six to eight gauge cord RV Hall of Fame Suppliers Show for environmental management systems At its display TRA reps will speak about which RV companies offer green RVs and will be giving away local beef jerky compliments of Red Beard Beef Jerky and in keeping with its company focus reusable stainless steel straws RV Supplier Vendor Expo