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Bigfoot travel trailers recalled for gas leak possibility

Chuck Woodbury -
Bigfoot Industries, Inc. (Bigfoot) is recalling certain 2020-2021 25b25FB, 25B25RQ, 25B21FB, and 25B21RB travel trailers equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle...

Are you about to pay more to stay in RV parks?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Planning your RV trips for this year? You might add a little more money for RV park fees. We...

Good News: Things to smile about this week, February 14, 2021

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon In the midst of an abundance of bad news – rising COVID numbers, unemployment, evictions, homelessness and hunger – some good news...

RV shipments expected to gain 20 percent in 2021

Chuck Woodbury -
If you think the RV parks and campgrounds of America are especially crowded, just wait. It could get a whole lot worse. Wholesale RV shipments...

Propane shortages. Skyrocketing prices. Problems ahead?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Across the U.S., propane prices have skyrocketed up 70% since last November. In some places, folks depending on the...

LA Auto Show postponed, industry showcases in flux

James Raia -
By James Raia The LA Auto Show has a unique position in the automotive industry. It's the yearly first major industry show to view new...

Forest River recalls some trailers for wrong safety chains

Chuck Woodbury -
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Wildcat Travel Trailer models WCT247RXX-OR and WCT276FKX-OR. The safety chains do not meet the Gross...

Truck accident deaths on the rise; road improvements needed

James Raia -
James Raia RV travelers likely know it all too well, since they're on the road often: Truck accident deaths are occurring more often. The increase...

Sprinter RVs recalled for potential driving stability danger

Chuck Woodbury -
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling more than 48,000 model year 2012-2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers...

Dicor launches new line of exterior RV cleaning products

Chuck Woodbury -
PRESS RELEASE (Feb. 12, 2021) — Dicor Products, an Airxcel brand, has launched a full line of premium RV exterior cleaning tools and chemicals. The...

Some motorhomes on Spartan chassis recalled

Chuck Woodbury -
Shyft Group is recalling certain RVs with a 2020-2021 K2, K3, K4 chassis, which are commonly used on large motorhomes. The steering gear mounting...

Jayco recalls some fifth wheels for risk of tire blowout

Chuck Woodbury -
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021 Jayco Eagle fifth wheel trailers. Certain vehicles were equipped with a 4 1/4 inch spring hanger instead...

Actor Tim Allen no fan of RVing (just the opposite)

Chuck Woodbury -
Actor/comedian Tim Allen is an RVer. But he is definitely not a fan of the lifestyle. After spending a night in his RV recently...

Climate change moves Interior Department to action

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris The U.S. Department of Interior (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Interior") is back in the news. The parent agency...

Chevy Silverado trucks involved in massive recall

Chuck Woodbury -
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling more than 1.7 million 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra...

COVID at the Quartzsite RV Show? One man’s unfortunate story

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris When we published stories prior to this year’s Quartzsite RV Show, we received mixed reactions. Many of our readers...

Good News: Things to smile about this week, February 7, 2021

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon In the midst of an abundance of bad news – rising COVID numbers, unemployment, evictions, homelessness and hunger – some good news...

National Park Service implements mask mandate in parks

Emily Woodbury -
On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, the National Park Service (NPS) implemented a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners and contractors visiting all parks, buildings,...

South Carolina county/city court fight sounds like “Matlock” episode

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris The Horry County, South Carolina, county/city court fight considering the possible sale of land occupied by two RV parks...

Escapees RV Club to host conference about working remotely

Chuck Woodbury -
Escapees RV Club is hosting a fully virtual conference March 4-8, 2021, for RVers interested in remote work. This conference, Rethinking Remote Work, is...

Good News: Things to smile about this week, January 31, 2021

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon In the midst of an abundance of bad news – rising COVID numbers, unemployment, evictions, homelessness and hunger – some good news...

Can snowbirds get shots? A vaccine controversy

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris We’ve all been agonizing for months with the COVID-19 pandemic. Locked away in homes. Stuck behind masks. Worried that...

COVID-sniffing dogs: The future of public gatherings?

Gail Marsh -
By Gail Marsh Yes, you read that headline correctly. As if we didn't need another reason to love dogs more than we already do, COVID-sniffing...

Some Keystone Dutchmen trailers recalled for wrong tire information

Chuck Woodbury -
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dutchmen Voltage 3001, 3351, 3521, 3531, 3551, 3571, 3951 and 4271 travel trailers. The Federal Identification...

General Motors’ new quest: Carbon neutrality by 2040

James Raia -
By James Raia General Motors has advanced its plans and now seeks to become carbon neutral by 2040. The company has announced a goal to end...

Keystone travel trailers recalled for possible stove gas leak

Chuck Woodbury -
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Impact 26V, 28V, 29V, 311, 317, 330, 332, 343, 351, 359, 367, 415, 3118, 3219 travel...

Court: OK to shoot film in national parks without permits

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Awhile back we posted a story regarding a young couple who got in hot water for shooting video footage...

Keystone RV recalling some Crossroads Redwood fifth wheels

Chuck Woodbury -
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021 Crossroads Redwood 3401RL, 3901MB, 3901WB, 3911RL, 3951MB, 3951WB, 3981FK, 3991RD, 4001LK, 4150RD fifth wheels, built on...

Good News: Things to smile about this week, January 24, 2021

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon In the midst of an abundance of bad news – rising COVID numbers, unemployment, evictions, homelessness and hunger – some good news...

Ford recalls 3 million vehicles for airbag danger

Chuck Woodbury -
(January 21, 2021) — Ford Motor Company is recalling 3 million vehicles due to potential issues with their airbag inflators. Earlier this week, the U.S. Department...

KZRV recalls some travel trailers for wrong circuit breaker

Chuck Woodbury -
KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2021 Sportsmen Classic, Escape, and Sonic travel trailers. The microwave circuits were improperly connected to a 20 amp...

Are you a hotdogger? Oscar Mayer needs you!

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Frankly speaking, in a dog-eat-dog world, we need more wieners. Are you a hotdogger? If you are, you’ll feel...

Most recent RV recalls

Chuck Woodbury -
Here are the most recent RV-related recalls as of Dec. 30, 2020. We post the latest recalls in each issue of our Sunday RVtravel.com newsletter....

Good News: Things to smile about this week, January 17, 2021

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon In the midst of an abundance of bad news – rising COVID numbers, unemployment, evictions, homelessness and hunger – some good news...

Historic California State Park pioneer cemetery vandalized

Chuck Woodbury -
This is reprinted from the Weekly Digest of California State Parks. It's a reminder of the problem of cemetery vandalism that occurs across the...

Some Mallard trailers recalled for incorrect axle

Chuck Woodbury -
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2021 Mallard M180BH travel trailers. These units had incorrect axle, rims and tires installed during production. The...

Aftermarket awnings available for smaller RVs

Tony -
From a press release – For those who have wanted an awning on a Class B, Class C, or a pop-up trailer, MCD Innovations,...

Keystone debuts Arcadia, fifth wheel innovation

Tony -
By Tony Barthel Keystone has just introduced a new brand of fifth wheels and a new number of innovations, the first of which is a...

Should RV shows go on during lingering pandemic?

Dave Helgeson -
By Dave Helgeson While performing research for this article I came across the heading “Despite a Global Pandemic, RV Shows Must Go On” in a...

Do you want Endurance, the electric pickup truck?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris We wrote earlier about Endurance, the electric pickup truck. It’s the genius of startup builder Lordstown Motors. The company...

Things to smile about this week: January 10, 2021

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon In the midst of an abundance of bad news – rising COVID numbers, unemployment, evictions, homelessness and hunger – some good news...

The Big Quartzsite RV Show: They have built it – will you come?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris The big Quartzsite RV Show is slated to open in just a few days. Scheduled dates are set for...

Escape trailers recalled for potential stove gas leak

Chuck Woodbury -
Escape Trailer is recalling certain 2020 19, 21C, 21NE and 5.0 travel trailers equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The stove's saddle valve...

California man, 80, charged with murder by motorhome

James Raia -
By James Raia Raymond Poquette, an 80-year-old man with a history of vehicle-related crimes, has been charged with murder with his motorhome in Grass Valley,...

Chevy recalls some cars and pickups for seatbelt danger

Chuck Woodbury -
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL,...

Things to smile about this week, January 3, 2021

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon In the midst of an abundance of bad news – rising COVID numbers, unemployment, evictions, homelessness and hunger – some good news...

Sprinter RVs recalled: Brake calipers may leak

Chuck Woodbury -
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 9,094 model year 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with electric parking brakes. Some of...

Thor motorhomes recalled: Overhead cabinets may detach

Chuck Woodbury -
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes. The overhead cabinets located above the driver and front passenger seats may...

Jayco recalling some 2016-2020 Seneca motorhomes

Chuck Woodbury -
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Seneca Class C motorhomes. The mounting brackets for the leveling system hydraulic pump and reservoir may fail,...

Jayco recalls some motorhomes for mounting bracket problem

Chuck Woodbury -
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Greyhawk, Greyhawk Prestige, Redhawk, Redhawk SE, Odyssey, and Esteem motorhomes. The mounting brackets for the leveling system...
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