Fixed Operations Day at RV Dealers Convention/Expo to Focus on Profitability and Efficiency

October 2, 2025

Ideal Professional Development for RV Service, Parts, and Warranty Professionals

FAIRFAX, VA. (October 2, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – RV fixed operation professionals will be able to attend the RV Dealers Convention/Expo at Paris Las Vegas at a special price for an intensive series of workshops focusing on service and parts departments.

During Fixed Operations Day on Thursday, Nov. 13, dealership employees can access a wealth of information provided by RV industry experts and vendors that will help improve profitability and efficiency in all areas of the service drive. RV Learning Center certified fixed operations professionals can also use the workshops for CEU credits to recertify.

Workshops set for Fixed Operations Day include:

• Technician Recruitment: Best Practices for Hiring & Retaining Top Talent
  Don Reed, DealerPRO RV Training
  The technician shortage continues to be a challenge for RV dealers. This workshop covers best practices for recruiting, developing, and retaining skilled technicians, with actionable strategies to build a strong workforce and reduce turnover.
• Can’t We All Just Get Along? How to Help Your Parts & Service Departments
  Sara Hey, Bob Clements International
  Tension between parts and service departments is common. This session provides simple processes to improve communication, reduce friction, and help both teams contribute to a more profitable dealership.
• Overdrive: Transforming Your Fixed Operations Department
  John Burgener, Vision Management Group
  Unlock your service and parts department’s full potential by improving leadership, streamlining processes, and building a culture of accountability that boosts profitability and retention.
• Two Controllables That Can Double Your Fixed Ops GP in Less Than 12 Months
  Ken Barnes, DealerPRO RV Training
  Learn how labor and parts margin benchmarks, pay plans, and productivity improvements can significantly increase your dealership’s fixed operations gross profit.
• Turning Your Parts Department into a Bank Vault
  Sara Hey, Bob Clements International
  Discover how to manage inventory, adjust pricing, and adopt strategies that make the parts department one of your dealership’s strongest profit centers.

For the complete Thursday workshop schedule, click here.

The special discounted Fixed Operations Day price of $389 is good for admittance to the convention beginning on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 12, for the RVBusiness Top 50 Dealer Award reception, and all-day Thursday, Nov. 13. Fixed operations professionals can register for the convention here.

About the RV Dealers Convention/Expo
The convention allows North America’s top dealership personnel to forge valuable connections with peers, industry leaders, and potential business partners in the Expo. Dealership professionals can expand their network and gain insights from the best in the RV industry.

The dealer-organized RVDA Convention will provide an in-depth look into the current sales landscape. Attendees will have access to valuable resources to optimize all departments within a dealership, including fixed operations.

To register for the 2025 RV Dealers Convention/Expo click here. Regular updates will be posted on the convention website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

The Convention/Expo will take place Nov. 10-14, 2025, at Paris Las Vegas and is sponsored by RVDA of U.S., RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center.

Companies interested in partnership or sponsorship opportunities can contact Julie Newhouse at (703) 364-5518 or email jnewhouse@rvda.org.