RV Pro Quiz 10-6-14

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    Which of these factors can contribute to tire failure?

    • Incorrect air pressure
    • Overloaded vehicle
    • Failure of the tire next to it
    • All of the above
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  • 2. 

    Lippert Components’ Tire Linc system records what data for drivers to monitor?

    • Tire load

    • Tire pressure

    • Tire temperature

    • Both B and C

    Correct Answer
    A. Both B and C
    Explanation
    The device, which will be included on certain Tredit Tires, will come standard on 2051 Starcraft Launch Ultra Lite, Autumn Ridge and Travel Star travel trailers; and Travel Star and Solstice fifth wheels.

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  • 3. 

    What is the maximum square footage allowed for a structure to be considered a park model RV and not a manufactured home?

    • 175 square feet

    • 1,000 square feet

    • 250 square feet

    • 400 square feet

    Correct Answer
    A. 400 square feet
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 400 square feet, but the U.S. Housing and Urban Development agency recently raised controversy by suggesting that maximum number includes any porch that is part of the vehicle. The RV Industry Association strongly disagrees with that assertion.

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  • 4. 

    Two companies have been in the news regarding the possible acquisition of parts of Skyline Corp. Who are they?

    • EverGreen and Cavco

    • Thor and Jayco

    • Grand Design and Forest River

    • Lippert and Dometic

    Correct Answer
    A. EverGreen and Cavco
    Explanation
    EverGreen has entered into an agreement with plans to buy the company’s RV division. Cavco reportedly has attempted to enter talks to acquire Skyline’s manufactured housing division, but Skyline has yet to reciprocate and indicated in a response that the company is disappointed that Cavco went public with the information.

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  • 5. 

    By what explosive nickname is the RV Industry Association’s technician training program known?

    • Tear the Roof Off the Sucka

    • Blowing Up Old Notions

    • TNT

    • Kareers Aimed at Better Overhaul of Old Motorhomes (KABOOM)

    Correct Answer
    A. TNT
    Explanation
    The RVIA plans to expand the Technician in Training program from its current regions in the South Central and the Northwest to a nationwide training program to deliver hands-on technician training to dealers by 2017.

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  • 6. 

    What famous scientist was an early proponent of “caravanning”?

    • Albert Einstein

    • Guglielmo Marconi

    • Thomas Edison

    • Jonas Salk

    Correct Answer
    A. Thomas Edison
    Explanation
    Edison and pals Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone and John Burroughs were self-proclaimed vagabonds who caravanned in cars for annual camping trips from 1913 to 1924, drawing national attention, according to Smithsonian.com.

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  • 7. 

    Which class of RV, which had been shrinking in production all year, suddenly showed a double-digit growth in August?

    • Truck campers

    • Pop-up campers

    • Fifth wheels

    • Class C motorhomes

    Correct Answer
    A. Pop-up campers
    Explanation
    Though pop-ups have declined in production 8.8 percent on a yearly basis through August, the venerable little RVs increased production more than 34 percent during the month over the previous August.

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  • 8. 

    The top five manufacturers of motorhomes in terms of sales through July in order were _____?

    • Thor, Forest River, Newmar, Winnebago, Jayco

    • Forest River, Thor, Winnebago, Tiffin, Fleetwood

    • Thor, Forest River, Jayco, Winnebago, Monaco

    • Forest River, Thor, Roadtrek, Newmar Monaco

    Correct Answer
    A. Forest River, Thor, Winnebago, Tiffin, Fleetwood
    Explanation
    According to data from Statistical Surveys, Forest River led the way so far in the year with 5,230 sales followed by Thor with 5,070, Winnebago with 4,367, Tiffin with 1,638 and Fleetwood with 1,603.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following has NOT been inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame?

    • Pete Liegl

    • Bert Alanko

    • Debbie Brunoforte

    • John Ketelsen

    Correct Answer
    A. Bert Alanko
    Explanation
    The deadline to nominate someone for the Class of 2015 is Oct. 31. Anyone can nominate a person to the Hall of Fame that meets the eligibility requirements. The only people who may not be considered are those who currently serve on the Hall’s Selection Committee. To be eligible, the nominee must be, or have been, an active participant in any segment of the RV or manufactured housing industries for a minimum of 25 years.

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  • 10. 

    This camper is considered the oldest non-tent travel trailer?

    • The Earl

    • The Bruce

    • The Airstream

    • The Gulf Stream

    Correct Answer
    A. The Earl
    Explanation
    The 1913 Earl was custom made for a university professor by a Los Angeles carriage maker. Has a dining table that seats four, then converts into a double bed. There is storage under both benches and in two cabinets on either side of the rear doors.

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