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Why so many issues with our RV, and why no recall?

RV Travel -
By Dave Solberg Dear Dave, Ever since we bought our RV, we have had issues with it, including: Antenna – Brought for repair multiple times and...

The RV industry needs a ‘Tony Certified’ standard

Tony Barthel -
Dear RV industry, You need to hire an old fat guy like me, Tony Barthel. No, I’m not kidding. Let’s talk about this.  When I go...

Are RVers responsible for poor quality RVs?

RV Travel -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Over the years, we’ve heard from countless frustrated RVers. The story goes something like, “I bought a brand-new RV...

Cheap RV invites mice to enter to pee, poop, chew wires, raise family

Chuck Woodbury -
The mice above are happy because an RV manufacturer has left a big hole in the floor of an RV for them to climb...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, July 28, 2025

Newsletter Editor -
Issue 2696 Today's thought “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” —Yogi Berra Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National...

Potential hazard: RV’s roof vent cutout found on fridge’s coils when replacing roof

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave, You may recall that I wrote earlier this year asking about coating the new roof on my travel trailer. Thank you for that...

Forest River slammed by Wall Street Journal; RV media stick heads in sand

Chuck Woodbury -
In yesterday's newsletter, our cover story was about a major article last week in which The Wall Street Journal criticized Forest River for a...

RVers urged to speak out as industry leaders meet in D.C.

Gail Marsh -
Did you know that the “RVs Move America Week” has kicked off in Washington, D.C.? This weeklong event is organized by the RV Industry...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Newsletter Editor -
Issue 2462 Today's thought “As it has been said: Love and a cough cannot be concealed. Even a small cough. Even a small love.” ―Anne Sexton Need an excuse to celebrate?...

Reader says: ‘RVIA is all hat, no cattle.’ What about RV electrical codes?

Dave Solberg -
In response to my previous post on RV quality, "Why is there no industry-wide RV quality control?" we received quite a few comments. Tom said,...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, August 30, 2024

Newsletter Editor -
Issue 2460 Today's thought “No one has ever become poor by giving.” ―Anne Frank Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Toasted Marshmallow Day! On this day...

Why is there no industry-wide RV quality control?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave, It seems there are few codes or quality standards that are in place within the RV industry. The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA)...
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