Month: September 2018

Editor’s Note: The following report by MobileRVing.com, a website hosted by Southeast Publications, offers a look at the CARAVAN SALON held annually in Düsseldorf, Germany. Innovative ideas and products captured attention at the CARAVAN SALON 2018 in Dusseldorf, Germany – the world’s largest trade fair for motorhomes and towable RVs that ran Aug. 24-Sept. 2.  Tens of […]

(Sept. 4, 2018) -- An aggressive wildfire in the Tahoe National Forest forced Labor Day campers at several Placer County campgrounds to evacuate, officials said Monday.

Winnebago Industries Inc. announced that the FCA Commercial Vehicle Team has designated Winnebago Motorhomes as a member of the Ram Quality Professional Program. As a qualified member of the Q-Pro program, Winnebago is joining a select group of upfitters and body manufacturers dedicated to exceeding customer’s expectations for quality, reliability and dependability. According to a […]

Shipshewana, Ind.-based KZ-RV announced the addition of two quality control professionals to its management team as part of “a strategic effort that will benefit dealers and retail customers alike,” according to a press release. Sylvia Pantoja and Terry Henson are tasked with ensuring quality throughout the process, from production through PDI. “KZ has always been […]

CEO Bob Martin isn’t exactly whistling through the graveyard to foresee continued and growing success for Thor Industries, the Elkhart, Indiana-based company that owns Airstream, Starcraft, Keystone, Crossroads and other major brands of recreational vehicles. Earlier in the summer, Martin gave investors pause as he said that the Trump administration’s steel and aluminum  tariffs were […]

KING has introduced a suite of Wi-Fi extender products that improve and simplify the user experience, including the KING WiFiMax Router/Range Extender (KWM1000), the KING Swift Omnidirectional roof-mounted Wi-Fi antenna/router bundle (KS1000) and the KING Falcon Automatic directional roof-mounted Wi-Fi antenna/router bundle (KF1000/01).  According to a press release, the KING WiFiMax was designed specifically for […]

(Sept. 4, 2018) -- When we converted our bus, we removed the large air conditioning compressor that was in a compartment behind the driver’s side front wheel. We didn’t need an air conditioner capable of cooling down 47 people, but we did need that space to install a generator.

President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Grand Teton National Park Superintendent David Vela to serve as the director of the National Park Service (NPS), according to a press release. “A seasoned National Park Service leader, Vela has served at every level of the organization with distinction throughout his career,” stated the release. Vela has […]

(Sept. 4, 2018) -- We just finished a week and a half up in the Bighorn Mountains at 9,000 feet, part of our plan to work our way east in preparation for our trek across the top of the country from the Rockies to the Maritimes to come down the east coast this fall.

Editor’s Note: The following is the latest RV recall list compiled by the National Highway Safety Association (NHTSA). • Newmar Corp. is recalling 239 2018-2019 Newmar Ventana LE, Mountain Aire, Essex, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, London Aire and King Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have entry doors that have latch rods that may be improperly […]