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(Aug. 20, 2012) -- Jayco, Inc. is recalling 300 model year 2012-2013 Jay Flight Swift SLX travel trailers. These trailers may have oversized bearings installed in the axle. This may cause excessive movement in the wheel hub, causing the bearings to become overheated and worn.

(Aug. 20, 2012) -- “We have always been proud to offer our customers the Winnebago lines, and we couldn’t be more excited to now be able to offer our customers a product that is setting the industry standard for towables,” said Steve Fretz, owner and general manager of Fretz RV.  

(Aug. 20, 2012) -- Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. is recalling 145 model year 2011 and 2012 Roadtrek 21PC Popular and 21VC Versatile model class "B" motorhomes. On some motorhomes, the rivets may fail that secure the awning brackets to the motorhome side wall.

(Aug. 20, 2012) -- "CrossRoads RV needs an innovative infrastructure to meet the demands of its growth,” said DeVries.  “My immediate area of focus will be on creating that support so we can continue to produce cutting edge products. Going forward, another area of focus will be on sourcing in new ways, bring in ideas from other industries to our product teams for their use in designing products.” 

(Aug. 20, 2012) -- In less than a month, the City of Kimberly will start construction on a state-of-the-art $300,000 RV disposal site funded in part by a grant by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, KMVT-TV reported. 

(Aug. 17, 2012) -- Shasta RV, a division of Forest River, Inc., today announced the introduction of its completely redesigned lineup of products and newly assembled management and sales team. “We’ve built an enthusiastic and highly qualified team, with long standing dealer relationships,” said Lucas.

(Aug. 17, 2012) -- Each two-day session included an ultimate factory tour of the Forest City campus, including support areas such as metal stamping and engineering, with the ability to see first-hand what makes Winnebago Industries products stand out from the competition, the release noted. Attendees were also provided specific product training which highlighted new features and new 2013 floorplans. 

(Aug. 17, 2012) -- “Straight Talk on Risk Management,” a panel discussion at the RV Dealers International Convention/Expo Oct. 3 will give dealers and general managers insights and strategies to avoid mistakes that can lead to costly and worrisome legal headaches. 

(Aug. 17, 2012) -- Bob Grandinetti, board president of Ocean Towers Condominiums and one of the key organizers of demonstrations against the RV park, told Shore News that when, and if, RVs set up camp on the beach, they will be met with some demonstrators who are on call to protest their arrival.  

(Aug. 17, 2012) -- "In seconds my skin was a bright shade of pink, the first layer of my epidermis a distant memory as it disappeared down the drain. The initial sting of the ice had given way to an overall numbness, so when it was replaced with simply freezing water, I hardly noticed," Sartwell wrote in the Gloucester Times. "However, I wasn’t prepared for the blast of volcanic molten lava that suddenly emanated from the same shower head. This water was now so hot it started to melt the metal drain hole."