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Utah RV builder accused of fleecing terminally ill customer

Russ and Tiña De Maris - August 2, 2019

By Russ and Tiña De Maris A Springville, Utah, RV manufacturer, Benjamin Ashley Grimes, is up on multiple charges, some of which stem from his...

Investigation of radium exposure to Grand Canyon visitors ends

Russ and Tiña De Maris - August 2, 2019

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Late last year, the safety, health and wellness manager at Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park raised concerns when he...

RV and RV-related recalls for July 2019

Russ and Tiña De Maris - August 1, 2019

Here is our monthly summary of RV recalls for July 2019 and related equipment we feel are of interest to our readers. This information...

Wild Video: Big truck nearly loses it after RVs flip in Colorado winds

Russ and Tiña De Maris - August 1, 2019

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Despite a host of RV drivers who suffered the consequences of trying to drive their rigs in the high...

Jayco recalls White Hawk travel trailers for braking issue

Chuck Woodbury - July 30, 2019

Jayco is recalling more than 100 model year 2019-2020 White Hawk travel trailers. The breakaway switch may have been incorrectly wired, which can cause...

Heartland recalls 5,598 trailers for improper install that could cause fire

Chuck Woodbury - July 30, 2019

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC, is recalling 5,598 model year 2017 Bighorn Traveler, 2016-2020 Elkridge, Elkridge Ex, 2019-2020 Milestone, 2017-2018 North Peak, 2016-2017 Oakmont, 2017-2020...

WiFiRanger to offer AT&T data plans on RVs

Chuck Woodbury - July 30, 2019

From a press release July 30, 2019 — WiFiRanger, a leader in Integrated Vehicle Connectivity Systems, has announced it will offer AT&T 4G LTE data plans for...

Keystone RV recall: Improper wiring could impact trailer braking

Chuck Woodbury - July 27, 2019

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling 485 model year 2020 Crossroads Hampton and Sunset travel trailers. The breakaway switch may have been incorrectly wired,...

That was the RV week that was, July 20–26, 2019

RV Staff - July 26, 2019

Here are your RV news highlights for the week of July 20–26, 2019. Travelers on California Highway 99 near Chico were privy to a bizarre...

RV shipments continue to slide

Chuck Woodbury - July 26, 2019

RV shipments continued to slide in June as they have every month so far this year. (July 26, 2019) — The RV Industry Association’s June...

Thor to use Truma hot water system in Sequence motorhomes

Chuck Woodbury - July 25, 2019

The following is a press release issued July 25, 2019. It has been edited for brevity. Elkhart, Ind. – Truma has announced that Thor Motor...

Winnebago RV recall: Storage compartments may open unexpectedly

Chuck Woodbury - July 24, 2019

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling 766 model year 2018-2019 Forza motorhomes. The exterior storage compartment door may unexpectedly open while the vehicle is moving. If...

Quartzsite loses color with death of local celebrity

Russ and Tiña De Maris - July 19, 2019

By Russ and Tiña De Maris If the desert is monochromatic, Quartzsite breaks the mold. A tiny town by most standards, but most decidedly colorful....

That was the RV week that was, July 13–19, 2019

RV Staff - July 19, 2019

Here are your RV news highlights for the week of July 13–19, 2019. Retail sales of towable RVs are streaming downhill, according to number crunching...

Roadtreks recalled: Some seats may not meet crash standards

Chuck Woodbury - July 16, 2019

Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. is recalling 1,701 model year 2013-2019 Roadtrek E-Trek, RS Adventurous, CS Adventurous, and TS Adventurous motorhomes built on...

A warning about the summer fire season

Chuck Woodbury - July 15, 2019

The summer fire season is upon us, and it's important to be hyper-aware of how we deal with fire as we're out and about....

That was the RV week that was, July 6–12, 2019

RV Staff - July 12, 2019

Here are your RV news highlights for the week of July 6–12, 2019. Retail sales of new motorhomes saw a huge falloff for the months...

Thor recalls 1,554 motorhomes. Slideout could move unexpectedly

Chuck Woodbury - July 7, 2019

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling 1,554 model year 2019-2020 Challenger, Miramar, Magnitude, Outlaw, Omni, and Palazzo motorhomes. The vehicle control system software may...

That was the RV week that was, June 29 – July 5, 2019

RV Staff - July 5, 2019

Here are your RV news highlights for the week of June 29 – July 5, 2019. A cheeky RV thief left its owner in tears...

RV and RV-related recalls for June 2019

RV Staff - July 4, 2019

Here is our monthly summary of RV recalls for June 2019 and related equipment we feel are of interest to our readers. This information...

Coachmen and Shasta trailers recalled for improper GFCI outlet

Chuck Woodbury - July 3, 2019

Forest River, Inc., is recalling certain 2017-2020 Coachmen Chapparal, Chapparal Lite, Chapparal X-Lite and Shasta Phoenix recreational trailers. The outside kitchen may be equipped...

Newmar recalls motorhomes: Lights could malfunction

Chuck Woodbury - July 3, 2019

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling more than 2,000 model year 2016-2019 Ventana LE and 2017-2019 Dutch Star, Essex, London Aire, Mountain Aire and Ventana,...

Forest River recalls some fifth wheels for fire risk

Chuck Woodbury - July 2, 2019

Forest River, Inc., is recalling certain model year 2020 Work and Play fifth wheel trailers. The 12V and 110V cables for an optional generator...

Forest River trailers recalled for potential shock issue

Chuck Woodbury - June 30, 2019

Forest River, Inc. is recalling 2,114 model year 2017-2020 Coachmen Chapparal, Chapparal Lite, Chapparal X-Lite and Shasta Phoenix travel trailers. The outside kitchen may...

Forest River recalls RVs: Slideout could extend unexpectedly

Chuck Woodbury - June 30, 2019

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes. The slim-rack slide out mechanisms may activate unintentionally, moving the slide room in...

That was the RV week that was, June 22–28, 2019

RV Staff - June 28, 2019

Here are your RV news highlights for the week of June 22–28, 2019. Ever felt your stay in an RV park was spoiled by an...

RVer dies after airborne RV crashes onto departed ferry boat

RV Staff - June 27, 2019

Warning: Video contains disturbing images. Viewer discretion is advised. On Monday, June 24, a surveillance camera captured a terrifying accident on a ferry in Tadoussac,...

RV shipments continue to decline

Chuck Woodbury - June 26, 2019

(June 25, 2019) — The RV Industry Association's May survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 39,724 wholesale shipments,...

That was the RV week that was, June 15-21, 2019