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Future RVX industry shows abruptly cancelled

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The recently concluded RVX industry show in Salt Lake City was supposed to be a replacement for the decades long, but declining, Louisville RV...

RV and RV-related recalls for March 2019

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

RV shows running now through April 7

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April 4, 2019 Here's the lineup of RV shows across the United States and Canada through this coming weekend, Sunday, April 7. If you know...

RV association president paints rosy picture of industry health

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After seven years of record RV sales, shipments of RVs have declined. Is this a temporary blip due to RV dealers holding back on...

Maintenance session for REV diesel motorhome owners set for May 2-8

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The annual 2019 maintenance session for REV brand diesel motorhomes will take place May 2 to 8 at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds in Goshen,...

That was the RV week that was, March 30, 2019

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Here are your RV news highlights for the week of March 23-29, 2019. Plant workers jamming up southeast Texas RV parks Exxon's Golden Pass LNG expansion...

RV shows running now through March 31

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March 28, 2019 Here's the lineup of RV shows across the United States and Canada through this coming weekend, Sunday, March 31. If you know...

Free admission to National Parks on April 20

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If you can restrain your wanderlust a few weeks, then mark your calendar for Saturday, April 20 for the second Free Entrance Day of...

Escapees RV Club attracts 2,400 to Arizona rally

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More than 2,400 RV enthusiasts joined together in Tucson last week for the Escapees RV Club's 59th Escapade. The event at the Pima County Fairgrounds...

Video: KOA CEO explains how RVing is changing

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No matter what you think of KOA, whether you love to camp there or will do anything to avoid camping there, this one-hour speech...

Winnebago announces dip in sales

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(March 25, 2019) — Winnebago Industries reported second-quarter earnings of $0.68 a share, beating the $0.58 that analysts surveyed by Bloomberg were expecting. Operating...

February RV shipments continue to decline

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The RV Industry Association's (RVIA) February survey of manufacturers shows that RV shipments ended the month with 36,421 wholesale shipments, a decrease of 15.4%...

That was the RV week that was, March 23, 2019

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Here are your RV news highlights for the week of March 16–22, 2019. Former KOA reopens as tiny home community Six tiny houses, ranging from 375...

New RV discount club website debuts

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(March 21, 2019) — A new website by Ed and Debi Hurlburt has debuted that offers discounts on an assortment of products of interest...

Florida RV dealer supports cancer camp for kids

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris When you hear the term "KOA" you'll likely associate it with an RV outing. But there's more to KOA...

RV shows running now through March 24

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MARCH 21, 2019 Here's the lineup of RV shows across the United States and Canada through this coming weekend, Sunday, March 24. If you know...

Toy Story 4 revolves around an RV road trip

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Toy Story 4, another animated movie from Pixar, features Woody and the gang of toys on an RV adventure. When a new toy called "Forky"...

RV electricity seminars set for June 8 in Maryland

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National RV electricity expert Mike Sokol will conduct two seminars June 8, 2019, at the Funkstown, Maryland Fire Hall (Engine 10), located at 2...

Lots of meaty info in tonight’s RV Show USA

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Tonight's taping of the nationally syndicated RV radio program, The RV Show USA, will be chock full of helpful information for RVers, including a...

Camping World stock downgraded over fears of RV industry slowdown

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(March 19, 2019)— Camping World Holdings Inc. was hit with a sell-side downgrade and price target cut Tuesday as fears of the RV industry...

Keystone recalls trailers: Spare tire carrier could fall off

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Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Bullet Crossfire travel trailers equipped with a rear-wall mounted spare tire carrier. The spare tire carrier...

Keystone recall: Loose bolt could cause trailer to unhook

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Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2019 Crossroad Redwood trailers equipped with MORryde Rubber Pin Boxes. The pin box mounting bolts may have been...

That was the RV week that was, March 16, 2019

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Here are your RV news highlights for the week of March 9–15, 2019. Zion National rangers looking for a thief The theft occurred at Watchman Campground...

Arizona wildflower bloom a show stopper

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Arizona is currently experiencing what may be the best wildflower bloom in two decades. Mexican poppies, purple lupine, brittlebush, scorpion weed, and globe mallows...

RV manufacturer goes belly-up, leaving customers hanging

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris ST. MATTHEWS, SC -- A lightweight travel trailer manufacturer, Lil Snoozy, LLC, has apparently closed its doors, leaving an...

Thor announces generator-free diesel pusher

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The following is a news release from Thor Motor Coach. RVtravel.com posts this for informational purposes only, not to endorse or not endorse the...

Forest River recalls trailers: Tire placard advises over-inflating tires

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Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Wildwood travel trailers. The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect front tire pressure of...

Forest River recall: Bunk bed latch may open unexpectedly

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Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff travel trailers. The bunk bed door latch fasteners that secure the bunk...

Advanced electronics debut in Coachmen fifth wheel

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The following is a press release from ASA Electronics ELKHART, Indiana, March 14, 2019 – The inaugural RVX show is all about exciting new developments...

RV shows running now through March 17

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March 14, 2019 Here's the lineup of RV shows across the United States and Canada through this coming weekend, Sunday, March 17. If you know...

Forest River recalls trailers: breakaway switch issue

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Forest River, Inc., is recalling 2,454 model year 2019 Flagstaff and Rockwood travel trailers. The breakaway safety switch may be improperly wired, and as...

UPDATE: Is your older GPS device about to go bonkers? Statement from Garmin

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Did you see our post last Saturday asking if you own any GPS devices or equipment that relies on GPS to function? Some of...

Leisure Travel Vans unveils new Unity Rear Lounge Concept

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The following is a press release from Leisure Travel Vans. Winkler, Manitoba, March 12, 2019 - Leisure Travel Vans, a brand of Triple E Recreational...

Forest River plant in Elkhart destroyed by fire

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We will update this story as soon we learn more. ELKHART, Indiana, March 12, 2019 — More than 40 firefighters are battling a blaze at...

New edition of RV dump station directory published

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A fact of RV life is that sooner or later, an RV needs to dump. That is, its holding tanks need to be emptied...

Lazydays to open RV dealership in Nashville

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The following is a press release from Lazydays RV. SEFNER, Florida, March 11, 2019 —Lazydays announced today it will open a dealership in Nashville, Tenn. Concurrent with...

Dynamic Tire Corp. recalls some Sailun tires for incomplete TIN

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Dynamic Tire Corp (Dynamic) is recalling certain Sailun tires S698 157/154 L PR20 size 315/80R22.5 produced June 18, 2018 - June 25, 2018. The...

Complete Camping World Holdings Fourth Quarter Report

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The following press release was issued by Camping World Holdings on March 7. We are reporting it here as it was released, with no...

That was the RV week that was, March 9, 2019

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Here are your RV news highlights for the week of March 3–8, 2019. Upscale RV park under construction in Biloxi, MS A $7 million high-end resort...

Entegra to unveil new luxury motorcoach next week

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This is an unedited press release from Entegra Coach. MIDDLEBURY, Ind., March 8, 2019 — Entegra Coach will unveil the 2020 Reatta XL Class A...

National Parks make progress on maintenance projects

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WASHINGTON (Press Release) - The National Park Service (NPS) estimates that during Fiscal Year (FY) 2018, over $671 million in needed repair work was...

Montana 5th wheels recalled. Long slideout bolt could cause tire failure

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Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Montana fifth wheel trailers, models 3855BR and 3854BR. The adjustment bolt for the kitchen slideout may...

REV Group loses $14.6 million in first quarter of 2019

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REV Group has reported results for the three months ended Jan. 31, showing that consolidated net sales were $518.7 million which represented a growth...

RV shows running now through March 10

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March 7, 2019 Here's the lineup of RV shows across the United States and Canada through this coming weekend, Sunday, March 10. If you know...

Winnebago recalls ERA motorhomes: cabinet face may fall off

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Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling 3,351 model year 2012-2018 Winnebago ERA motorhomes. The overhead cabinet shelf may have been improperly attached, allowing the...

Heartland recalls some Prowler and Trail Runner trailers

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Heartland Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain 2019 Prowler and Trail Runner travel trailers. The RVs were equipped with Load Range D tires instead of...

Sully Sullenberger to speak at FMCA convention

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FMCA has announced that Captain “Sully” Sullenberger, renowned captain of the “Miracle on the Hudson,” will be the featured speaker at the association’s 100th...

Electrical expert Mike Sokol live on NERVDA Wed. p.m. – Don’t miss it!

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Here's your opportunity to get educated by RVtravel.com's electrical expert Mike Sokol live on NERVDA's (New England RV Dealers Association) Facebook page on Wednesday...

That was the RV week that was, March 2, 2019

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Here are your RV news highlights for the week of February 23 to March 1, 2019. Tribrid camper van goes 1,000 miles per tank Mitsubishi's new...

Forest River on hook for quarter million in workplace fines

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris RV manufacturer Forest River (FR) isn't just big on sales but in another category — on-the-job injuries. So reported...
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