RV Pro Quiz 2-3-14
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Who is the CEO of newly formed ARG? (Editor's note: Here's a hint on taking the quiz. You can open up a new Internet window and search our website for the answers.)
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A. John Draheim
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B. Jim Meyer
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C. Randy Potts
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D. Peter Orthwein
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Flexsteel recently settled a lawsuit for $6.25 million for what alleged reason?
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A. An issue with an employee
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B. Polluting the water wells of some nearby homes
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C. Using child labor
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D. Worker’s compensation issue
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A. B. Polluting the water wells of some nearby homesExplanation
Note: Flexsteel Industries paid $6.25 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it polluted the water wells of some Elkhart homes. The company admitted no wrongdoing in the settlement.Rate this question:
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Legislation was introduced in December to increase the federal gasoline tax by how much?
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A. 10 cents
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B. 23 cents
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C. 15 cents
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D. 19 cents
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A. C. 15 centsExplanation
Note: U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) introduced legislation on Dec. 3 to increase the federal gasoline tax by 15 cents from 18.4 cents to 33.4 cents per gallon. The bill, H.R. 3636, also known as the “Update, Promote, and Develop America’s Transportation Essentials (UPDATE) Act of 2013,” would phase in the increase throughout the next three years. The federal gas tax provides funding to the Highway Trust Fund, which underwrites the nation’s surface transportation program, providing billions of dollars annually for construction of roads and other infrastructure.Rate this question:
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Chalet RV has added what new component to its XL series?
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A. Residential refrigerator
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B. Full bath
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C. Rear bunkhouse
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D. Slide-out
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A. D. Slide-outExplanation
Note: A first for A-frame and folding travel trailers, Albany, Ore.-based Chalet RV has begun manufacturing the XL1936S, adding a slide-out to the popular XL series. “We’ve take one of our proven and best-selling floorplans and managed to add a slide-out to it,” said Tad Harrington, northwest regional manager for Chalet. “As a manufacturer, everybody wants to come up with something that’s not out there so you have a little bit of exclusivity on the market.Rate this question:
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Northern Wholesale added what new element to its 27th Annual Super Show in Red Wing, Minn.?
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A. Paperless order entry
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B. Karaoke contest
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C. Manufacturer meetings
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D. Longer show hours
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A. A. Paperless order entryExplanation
Notes: The sixth or seventh year at the location, RV Division Manager John Perron said the new element to this years show is paperless show ordering. “The dealer basically has a show book of all the pricing and items, fills that out, brings it to the vendor booth where the vendor electronically keys in all the orders,” Perron said. “Then the dealer can go to a kiosk at any time during the day and bring up his account and see the different orders he’s put in.”Rate this question:
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RVDA and the Mike Molino Learning Center partners with what company to bring free webinars to dealer members?
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A. RVIA
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B. KPA
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C. TLC
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D. Pacific Coachworks
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A. B. KPAExplanation
Note: Webinars to dealer members are provided through a strategic alliance between the RV Learning Center and KPA.Rate this question:
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What materials does Infinity Fabrics use to create its flooring for RVs?
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A. Glass
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B. Wood
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C. Cardboard
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D. Woven vinyl
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A. D. Woven vinylExplanation
Note: Victor Allred, vice president of sales for the RV division, said the company’s carpet and flooring are made entirely of woven vinyl with blown-vinyl backing, a process that Infinity Fabrics has a patent on. “It’s impervious to weather conditions. It won’t mold, mildew, or carry bacteria,” Allred said.Rate this question:
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General Motors Co. competed the sale of its stake in what company for about $900 million?
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A. Ally financial
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B. Thor
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C. RV Warranty Forever
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D. All-state
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A. A. Ally financialExplanation
Note: General Motors Co. completed the sale of its 8.5 percent stake in Ally Financial Inc. for about $900 million as a move to sever ties from its former financing arm.Rate this question:
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What company recently acquired Keystone Automotive for $450 Million?
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A. NTP
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B. LKQ Corp.
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C. Stag Parkway
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D. Berkshire Hathaway Co.
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A. B. LKQ Corp.Explanation
Note: LKQ Corp. recently reached an agreement to purchase Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. for $450 million, a move LKQ hopes will make it a top player in specialty auto aftermarket accessories and equipment.Rate this question:
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Dicor introduced what new system for manufacturers at the Louisville show last year?
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A. Roofing system
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B. Door installation system
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C. Semi-automatic window sealing system
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D. Coffee making system
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A. C. Semi-automatic window sealing systemExplanation
Note: Dicor Corp. introduced its Seal-Tite semi-automatic window sealing system at the Louisville show, saying a full-automated version will be coming this year.Rate this question:
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