Spain Sees Sharp Increase in July Year-Over-Year RV Sales

The Spanish Caravan Trade Association, ASEICAR, says that in July 2020 there were 46 percent more leisure vehicles (caravans and motorhomes) registered in Spain than in the same month in 2019, according to AboutCampBtoB.com. In July 2020, of the 1,925 registered camping vehicles registered, 401 were caravans (21 percent), 1,134 were motorhomes (59 percent), and […]

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Eight RV Sites Approved for County Campground in Kentucky

Since Steve Kelley has been Judge-Executive, Pulaski County Park has been a priority for the administration. In addition to maintaining a beach, building cabins and updating playgrounds, the county has more than tripled the number of camping sites available. In the latest expansion, eight RV sites were added for a cost of $10,044, according to […]

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Report: NHTSA Issues Latest Weekly List of RV Recalls

The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • High Altitude Trailer Co. LLC is recalling six 2019-2020 XT50 trailers retrofitted with a black rear swing arm spare tire carrier. The weld on the retrofitted rear swing arm bracket may fail causing the rear swing […]

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Video: Cross-Country RV Trip Connects COO with Staff

The chief operating officer of Chandos Construction Company has found a unique way to visit his employees while mitigating the risks of COVID-19. He purchased an RV and is making his way across the country engaging with employees with his family in tow. So far, they’ve logged 18,000 kilometres visiting work-sites across Canada.

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Cobra Electronics Introduces New Lineup of Power Inverters

Chicago-based Cobra Electronics, the leading designer and marketer of award-winning automotive, mobile and consumer electronics, announced today the release of the Cobra Power Inverter Series: the PURE SINE 400W, POWER 500W, PRO 1500W, PRO 2500W and PRO 3000W, plus the new Cobra Remote On/Off Controller with Fast Charge USB. These five advanced models offer a […]

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General RV: ‘We’re Selling Them at a Record and Rapid Pace’

RV sales have hit a record high this year as people look for safe ways to get away during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a video report by Fox 2 in Detroit. Take Michigander Brandon Jones and his girlfriend, for example. They’re buying their first RV. “You’ve got to embrace what life has to offer. […]

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Thermo-Tec Introduces Thermo Guard FR, Suppressor Mat

Thermo-Tec, a heat and sound insulation manufacturer based in Greenwich, Ohio, has announced the introduction of two new products to its lineup: the Thermo Guard FR insulation for interior use and the Suppressor heat and acoustical control mat. Thermo Guard FR offers the best in heat and sound insulation, Thermo-Tec officials stated in a release. […]

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Jeep Builds the Gladiator into Proper 4×4 Micro-RV Concept

Ford may have the new shimmer of the Bronco Off-Roadeo series, but Jeep has the long-running success of the annual Easter Jeep Safari. At least it did until COVID-19 came through and canceled the planned 54th edition this year. But Jeep didn’t use that as an excuse to avoid putting together the concept off-roaders that have […]

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CamperReport: Best Luxury Fifth Wheel Campers in 2020

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article by Tina Klinefelter was published by CamperReport.com, a consumer-facing site that is part of the RV LIfe Network. Whether you are looking to take the plunge and purchase your new dream fifth wheel or you want to trade up your current RV, this list of the best luxury fifth wheel […]

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RV 101: Can a Unibody Vehicle Safely Tow a Travel Trailer?

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was written by Mark Polk of RV Education 101, and was published by RV101withMarkPolk.com. One of our newsletter readers emailed me with this question: “I recently purchased a 2020 Honda Pilot EXL AWD. We will be adding the towing package with the hitch and automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler. The […]

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