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Keystone recalls some 2020 Bullet trailers for missing egress window

Chuck Woodbury -
Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2020 Bullet 34RI travel trailers equipped with overhead cabinets across the rear wall. The trailers may be missing...

Winnebago announces power boost on class B vans

Chuck Woodbury -
BASED ON A PRESS RELEASE (March 11, 2020) — Winnebago and Volta Power Systems have announced a 10 percent energy capacity increase for the Pure...

Fireman’s video shows how motorhome goes up in smoke

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris A fireman's camera shows just how fast a motorhome can go up in flames – even while firefighters are...

FMCA decides to proceed with upcoming international rally

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FMCA, the Family Motor Coach Association, will go on as planned with its March 26-29 International Convention and RV Expo in Tucson, Arizona, despite...

Forest River recalls some Shasta trailers for tire clearance issue

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Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2020 Shasta SST240TH and SST260TH travel trailers. The tires may have insufficient clearance inside the wheel...

Good Sam tells Pilot/Flying J to end big diesel discounts to RVers

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Last week we sang the praises of the TSD RV Fuel Program, whereby members receive substantial discounts on diesel...

RV and RV-related recalls for February 2020

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Here is our monthly summary of RV recalls for February 2020 and related equipment we feel are of interest to our readers. This information...

Keystone recalls some 2020 trailers for spare tire issue

Chuck Woodbury -
Keystone RV Company is recalling 1,099 model year 2020 Hideout, Springdale, and Crossroads Zinger trailers. The spare tire carrier U-bolts may fail allowing the...

RV dealer donates travel trailers to RV training facility

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BASED ON A NEWS RELEASE ATHENS, Texas (March 4, 2020) -- Ron Hoover RV & Marine has donated two new 31-foot Flagstaff travel trailers to...

Heartland recalls some 5th wheel RVs for smoke detector issue

Chuck Woodbury -
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Bighorn Traveler, Elkridge, Milestone, and Pioneer Fifth Wheel trailers. The smoke detector may be incorrectly located...

This diesel fuel savings program is for real

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(Updated January 5, 2023) Consumer Reports is quick to tell us, "If it sounds too good to be true – it probably is." So it...

RV shipments jump sharply in January

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The RV Industry Association's January 2020 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 33,003 units, an increase of 29.2% from...

Forest River recalls 4,464 trailers. Spare tire carrier and tire could fall off

Chuck Woodbury -
Forest River, Inc. is recalling 4,464 model year 2019-2020 Surveyor, NO BO, Cherokee, R. POD, Clipper, Viking, Independence, Puma and East to West trailers....

FMCA rally set for March 26-29 in Tucson

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FMCA, an international organization for RV owners, will hold its 101st International Convention and RV Expo at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson March...

Triple E RV recall: Propane tubing, hoses may be twisted, kinked

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Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling 237 model year 2020 Serenity S24CB, Wonder W24FTB, W24MB and W24RTB, and Unity U24CB, U24FX, U24IB,...

Forest River recalls trailers. Stove installed wrong, could lead to fire

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Forest River, Inc. is recalling 184 model year 2020 Cedar Creek trailers. The residential stove may have been installed too close to the window...

Pickup truck prices now highest in history

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By James Raia Recreational vehicle owners considering buying a new truck should beware. Just like new cars, the average price of a new pickup in...

Arizona issues Silver Alert for missing RVer

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris UPDATE: Mr. McLean was found safe in Tucson on Monday afternoon, Feb. 17. He's being put in contact with...

Court rules in favor of owner of defective Newmar motorhome

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The United States District Court for the District of Oregon has awarded a partial judgment for an RVer client against Newmar Corp., now part...

Nikola debuts Badger electric pickup with 600-mile range

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Nikola Corporation has announced the product launch of the Nikola Badger electric pickup truck with an estimated range of 600 miles. The Badger is engineered...

Oregon state parks have banner year … well, mostly!

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Oregon State Parks officials say they had a banner year in 2019 – at least in their campgrounds. While overall visitation to the parks...

Good Sam gets a finger in the RV storage pie – and you may have helped

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Good Sam has a new spin – and a way to make its club members happier: The outfit says...

First-ever Harley-Davidson edition GMC pickup debuts

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Based on a press release Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Tuscany Motor Co. have introduced the first-ever Harley-Davidson edition GMC pickup. Only 250 Harley-Davidson branded GMC Sierra...

Jury awards RVer $8.46 million over “bad faith” treatment by his insurance company

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A Riverside, California, jury has awarded an $8.46 million verdict, including $8 million in punitive damages, to a Riverside man whose insurance claim on...

Zero to 60 mph in three seconds? Is a Hummer your next truck?

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By James Raia With the country's continued increase in truck sales and electric vehicles, several mainstream manufacturers are combining both components of the automotive industry...

Want to camp in Yosemite this summer? Good luck!

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Bookings for reservations in Yosemite National Park (California) in the Yosemite Valley open on Saturday, February 15, at 7:00...

Keystone debuts water-resistant RV flooring

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Based on a press release GOSHEN, INDIANA, February 14, 2020 — The Keystone RV Innovation Lab has introduced HYPERDECK, a high performance and water-resistant RV floor...

Falling tree crushes travel trailer, pinning RVer inside

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An elderly woman was trapped in her travel trailer after a large oak tree fell on it Thursday in Pasco County, Florida. Firefighters had...

Fire destroys motorhome outfitted as a doctor’s office

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A motorhome outfitted as a mobile doctor’s office for those in need is a complete loss after catching on fire Tuesday in Phoenix. The fire...

Forest River recalls some trailers, breakaway switch could fail

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Forest River, Inc., is recalling certain 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood travel trailers. The emergency break-away switch may...

GMC, Chevy trucks recalled for software glitch that could affect braking

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General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling more than 148,000 model year 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The vehicles received an...

2019-2020 Ram trucks recalled for transmission fluid leak

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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling more than 84,000 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with six-speed automatic (68RFE) transmissions. A buildup...

New Thor subsidiary to use European manufacturing methods

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THOR Industries, Inc. has announced the formation of Hymer USA, a new subsidiary focused on producing and marketing RVs using European manufacturing practices, automation...

Stolen RV report, March 1, 2020

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  This trailer above was stolen Sunday, Feb. 23 in the San Antonio, Texas, area. Lic #B22 6062. The color of it here may not...

New developments in slayings of Texas RVers

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris A grand jury in Kleberg County, Texas, has handed down new indictments against the suspects in the murder of...

RV and RV-related recalls for January 2020

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Here is our monthly summary of RV recalls for January 2020 and related equipment we feel are of interest to our readers. This information...

Don’t be a Wiener(mobile)! Pull over for blue lights!

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris In this dog-eat-dog world, it's important everyone have a firm grip on the bun – and the law. The...

Keystone recalls slew of Crossroads trailers

Chuck Woodbury -
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling 1,112 model year 2020 trailers. They are: Crossroads Cameo (models 3201RL, 320RL, 3701RL, 370RL, 3801RK, 380RK, 3891MK, 389MK, 3921BR,...

RVers fight insurance company over damaged RV and get $85,000

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We received this note from Billy Walkowiak, the owner of Collision Safety Consultants. The company offers independent vehicle damage appraisals and inspections in the...

Expo, classes set for RV technicians and inspectors

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From a press release ATHENS, Texas – The National RV Training Academy will host an educational event and supplier showcase here in April to train RV...

Forest River motorhome recall: Wrong propane line routing could cause fire

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Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 Georgetown GTA34H5F motorhomes. The rubber liquid propane (LP) gas line may have been improperly routed against the...

Are Harry and Meghan moving to North America to become RVers?

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By Jason Montigel Are Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, dropping out of the Royal family to take up RVing in...

Winnebago recalls some Adventurer motorhomes for fire risk

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Winnebago Industries, Inc., is recalling certain 2020 Adventurer motorhomes. When using 30 AMP service, the heat coil may not disengage when the Power Control...

Weather alert for South Florida – Watch for falling iguanas!

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(January 21) The National Weather Service for Miami - South Florida has issued a weather alert for "Falling iguanas possible tonight"! Yep. In addition...

New Leisure Travel Van to be built on Ford Transit Cutaway

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Based on a press release Winkler, Manitoba, January 20, 2020 - Leisure Travel Vans, a brand of Triple E Recreational Vehicles, has announced new features and...

Own your very own ambulance RV!

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You read that headline right. If you are the type of person who likes to stand out from the crowd, then this is a...

Guide to state firearm laws updated for 2020

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This annual guide contains information about the firearm laws of all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico, and how to prepare, carry and transport...

Yosemite visitors hit with gastrointestinal illness

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(January 18, 2020) — Yosemite National Park has received reports of approximately 170 people who have recently experienced a gastrointestinal illness. Affected individuals include...

Homeless street RVers may need official “poop” permit

Chuck Woodbury -
RV curbside campers in Seattle may soon need to obtain a "secure discharge permit" from the state Department of Ecology. The problem of human...

Spartan displays new Class A diesel chassis

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From a press release (January 18, 2020) — Spartan Specialty Chassis and Vehicles is displaying new chassis technology on 2020 Entegra and Newmar models and...
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