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Recall: Some Forest River trailers have wrong weight information

Chuck Woodbury -
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rockwood travel trailers, model RLT2205S-W. The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating...

Thor’s Delano, Tiburon motorhomes sport new features for 2021

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FROM A PRESS RELEASE Thor Motor Coach’s Delano and Tiburon feature modern conveniences and looks for 2021, the Thor Industries Inc. subsidiary announced June 30. Constructed...

Forest River recalls various RVs, windows could fall out

Chuck Woodbury -
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling 783 model year 2020 Cedar Creek, Columbus, Flagstaff, Coachmen Apex, Palomino, Rockwood, and Sunseeker recreational vehicles and...

Forest River RV recalls some toyhaulers for propane leak issue

Chuck Woodbury -
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Cherokee Wolf Pack toyhauler RVs, model CKF325PACK13. The propane gas line may be routed around...

Newell RV recall: Object could get lodged under gas pedal

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Newell Coach Corp. (Newell) is recalling certain 2020-2021 P50 motor coaches. The decorative cover for the center console column may be knocked loose by...

Forest River recalls motorhomes for potential loss of brake fluid

Chuck Woodbury -
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling 375 model year 2020-2021 Coachmen Galleria, Dynamax Isata, and Forest River Battisti Coach, Forester, and Sunseeker motorhomes,...

Internet anywhere – Satellites in the sky … or pie in the sky?

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Over the years that we’ve been traveling scribes, things have certainly changed. When we got into the game, we...

Ford shuns connection to O.J. Simpson and delays coveted new Bronco debut

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By James Raia Ford Motor Company claims the association to O.J. Simpson was unintentional. But the re-debut of its iconic Bronco sport utility vehicle nearly...

Hershey RV Show scheduled for September canceled

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After careful consideration with the RV industry, the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA) has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Hershey RV...

Forest River RV recall: Surveyor trailer’s furnace may be installed wrong

Chuck Woodbury -
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling 169 model year 2020 Surveyor travel trailers equipped with a specific 30K BTU furnace. The furnace may...

Grand Design recalls more than 22,000 Reflection trailers

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Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling more than 22,000 model year 2016-2018 Reflection trailers. A wiring connector in the vehicle underbody may...

RV shipments dive for May, but retail sales perk up

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(June 24, 2020) — May was the first month back for the RV industry following the large-scale shutdowns to combat the COVID-19 pandemic with...

Recall: Wrong info in Forest River Sprinter operator’s manual could cause crash

Chuck Woodbury -
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling 392 model year 2020-2021 Coachmen Galleria and PRISM, Forest River Forester, Battisti and Sunseeker and Dynamax Isata...

FMCA membership declining, financial losses a concern

Chuck Woodbury -
Woes continue for the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) which is experiencing a dramatic loss of members. The club's recently passed budget for 2021...

This ex-airliner could be your very own RV!

Chuck Woodbury -
Now, this here is a cool RV! No, you say, it's just an old airplane without wings and engines. Well, either way you are...

Thor revamps Class A diesel brands for 2021

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BASED ON A PRESS RELEASE Thor Motor Coach’s Palazzo, Aria, Venetian and Tuscany have been restyled and modernized for model year 2021. Palazzo has a stylish...

Forest River recalls some FR3 motorhomes. Jacks could deploy while RV moves

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Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 FR3 recreational vehicles built on a Ford chassis with a V8 engine. The wiring harness...

Airstream recalls some Basecamp trailers for entry door problems

Chuck Woodbury -
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling 732 model year 2017-2018 Basecamp travel trailers. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal frame of the...

Keystone recalls some 2020 trailers: Window glass may fall out

Chuck Woodbury -
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling 428 model year 2020 Alpine, Avalanche, Fuzion, Laredo, Montana, Raptor, Crossroads Redwood, and Dutchmen Voltage trailers. The adhesive...

Hand sanitizer fake news: It doesn’t explode in hot cars, trucks, RVs

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By James Raia Don't worry. The rumor about hand sanitizer exploding if left in a vehicle during hot weather is an internet myth. While flammable and...

Abandoned Winnebago in which Diff’rent Strokes actress died is for sale

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By James Raia Some home buyers are interested in celebrity homes with dubious histories while others stay away. It's likely the same with potential motorhome...

No hot water shows RVer his rig is in big hot water

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris A man who owns a new Forest River Vibe, one of the company’s “ultra light” travel trailers, had a...

Thor recalls some motorhomes: Window glass may fall out

Chuck Woodbury -
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 ACE, 2021 Four Winds and 2020 Gemini, Axis, Compass, Delano, Windsport, Hurricane, Outlaw, and Vegas motorhomes....

Destruction of motorhome from horrific crash hard to believe

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There is good news here, and that is that nobody died in this horrific motorhome crash. Looking at the photo, it's hard to imagine...

Bear enters home, lounges on couch. Sad ending to story

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This happened to the resident of a traditional home, but it can just as easily happen to an RVer camped in "bear country." Every...

Wolf sightings increasing in Colorado with warm weather

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With warmer weather and decreasing restrictions, more people are recreating in the outdoors, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is seeing an increase in...

Forest River recalls some travel trailers. Safety chains could fail

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Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Prime Time Avenger travel trailers. The safety chains that help prevent a total trailer separation...

Jayco recalls some RVs, window glass could fall out

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Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020 Motorized Alante, Greyhawk, Melbourne, Precept, Redhawk, Seneca, Accolade, Emblem, Esteem, Odyssey, Qwest, and Vision RVs. The adhesive...

Jayco recalls some 2020-2021 Sprinter motorhomes

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Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling 666 model year 2019-2020 Entegra Qwest and 2019-2021 Jayco Melbourne and Melbourne Prestige Class C motorhomes built on Mercedes-Benz...

Golden Gate Bridge is singing to the Bay Area

Chuck Woodbury -
No, you are not going crazy if you're in the San Francisco Bay Area and think you hear the Golden Gate Bridge singing. Okay,...

Big recall on Ford F-150 pickup trucks. Brake fluid could leak

James Raia -
By James Raia Even the country's perennially best-selling vehicle sometimes has problems. In this instance, it's Ford F-150 pickup trucks. About 350,000 Ford F-150 trucks in...

New York State Parks now taking camping reservations

Chuck Woodbury -
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is now accepting camping reservations at state parks. The earliest reservation window for...

Yosemite to increase visitor access

Chuck Woodbury -
In accordance with guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local public health authorities, Yosemite National Park...

RV workers worry about safety in manufacturing plants

Chuck Woodbury -
Since Indiana began to reopen, a lot of focus is on the surge in COVID-19 cases in Elkhart.​​ Elkhart has also been the source...

Facebook contest scam offers winner a free luxury motorhome

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A number of Facebook posts have been making the rounds recently in which people are encouraged to share the post and one lucky participant...

Thor recalls some Sprinter motorhomes. Wrong info in owner’s manual

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Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling 566 model year 2020 Daybreak, Four Winds, Delano, Gemini, Quantum, Tiburon, Chateau Citation, Compass, Chateau, Siesta, Freedom Elite,...

Keystone RV recalls some Springdale trailers

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Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2020 Springdale trailers, model 335BHWE. The affected trailers incorrectly have 4400 pound axles and ST255/75R15D tires and rims,...

President to trade Air Force One for an RV?

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What’s in the future for President Donald Trump? If his offhand remarks made at a press conference mean anything, you might see him at...

Some Thor Sprinter motorhomes recalled for possible brake fluid loss

Chuck Woodbury -
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling 566 model year 2020 Daybreak, Four Winds, Delano, Gemini, Quantum, Tiburon, Chateau Citation, Compass, Chateau, Siesta, Freedom Elite,...

Revised RV refrigerator safety device protects against fires

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris When an RV fire traces back to the refrigerator compartment, it tends to make RVers a little uneasy. After...

Camping World pulls out – Will big Hershey RV show still go on?

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris While sales of RVs have blasted off as people look for vacation travel alternatives, that doesn’t mean that the...

Forest River recalls some trailers: Safety chains could fail

Chuck Woodbury -
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Surveyor Travel Trailers, model SVT296QBLE. The safety chains are insufficient for the trailer's Gross Vehicle...

Some Coachmen and Pursuit motorhomes recalled for fire risk

Chuck Woodbury -
Forest River is recalling 1,140 model year 2019-2020 Coachmen Mirada and Pursuit Class A motorhomes. The gasoline-powered generator fuel supply hose may leak. A fuel...

Some Keystone trailers recalled for stovetop fire hazard

Chuck Woodbury -
Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cougar travel trailers, model 24RDS, equipped with a Furrion range cook top. The interior range cooktop is...

Triple E recalls some Unity Class B motorhomes

Chuck Woodbury -
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2020 Class B+ Unity motorhomes, model U24RL. The utility compartment's inner latch mechanism may rotate...

Forest River recalls some trailers, safety chains too weak

Chuck Woodbury -
Forest River is recalling certain 2020-2021 Surveyor Travel Trailers, model SVT296QBLE. The safety chains are insufficient for the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...

Show up at this RV park wearing a mask and you’ll be considered a criminal!

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At Ann Retzlaff's Annie's Campground in Shawano County, Wisconsin, you better not show up wearing a mask or she'll assume you're a bad guy...

Very important safety message for our readers

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By Kim Christiansen IT security specialist We've been tackling hackers who have targeted a few of our readers who use Yahoo (and other) email by somehow...

Urgent recall: 1.7 million Harbor Freight jack stands

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris We published this information in last Sunday's newsletter, but if you didn't see it, here's a detailed report regarding...

Texas State Parks reopen with some restrictions

Chuck Woodbury -
Visitors can now make camping reservations at Texas State Parks with arrival dates between June 1 and Sept. 7. This gradual reopening of overnight...
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