Month: September 2016

Keystone RV Co. is recalling nearly 52,000 Bullet and Passport travel trailers because an improperly wired air conditioning thermostat could cause a fire. As reported by the Associated Press, the recall covers Bullet and Passport trailers from the 2011 to 2017 model years. The company said in government documents that damage to the wiring could cause […]

Dyson has introduced its eighth generation G3 cordless vacuum for RVs, offering more power and improved running time after charging.  According to a press release, the original Dyson DC 35 that was launched six years ago to the RV industry had a run time of around 12 minutes while the new product will have up to a 40-minute […]

(Sept. 14, 2016) -- An investigation into a fire Sunday evening that severely damaged a camper at the Whispering Pines Campground in Connecticut has found the blaze likely erupted as a result of a cooking mishap.

Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. will introduce a 31-foot, triple-slide version of its diminutive Allegro Breeze diesel pusher motorhome during the ”America’s Largest RV Show” in Hershey, Pa., that started Monday (Sept. 12) and is expected to draw large crowds through Sunday. ”We are offering something that our customers have been asking for,” said Trent Tiffin, grandson […]

(Sept. 14, 2016) -- A father has pleaded for help in tracing his rare VW camper van after thieves stole it from his front yard in the early hours of the morning.

(Sept. 14, 2016) -- RV Tech Course, a five-day, hands-on RV maintenance training course approved by the National RV Inspectors Association, today released its schedule of training sessions for fall and early 2017.

Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. announced 50-plus standard and optional feature enhancements to its ultralight travel trailer lineup. According to a press release, most notable on the list are three all new designer décor packages including stainless steel appliances, planked wood flooring, new countertop and tabletop designs, and residential styled sink (most models) with high rise […]

(Sept. 14, 2016) -- RVT has introduced national featured ads for dealers, a new advertising product that enables RV dealers to showcase their high-end inventory to a national audience.

Riding the wave of robust sales and continued growth in the RV sector, the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) reported a strong turnout for its 36th Annual State Convention, held Sept. 8-10 against the picturesque backdrop of the Hawk’s Cay Resort in Duck Key. (To view a slideshow scroll to the right side of the […]

(Sept. 14, 2016) -- WifiUgo is a mobile Wi-Fi product that offers extreme portability and connectivity on the go, as well as in campground fringe areas where Wi-Fi has historically been a challenge, the release noted.