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Newmar recalling nearly 3,000 motorhomes

January 9, 2018January 11, 2018 Chuck Woodbury

Newmar is recalling 2,915 model year 2016-2018 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, New Aire, Ventana and Ventana LE motorhomes. The vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), possibly resulting in a build up of heat. The build up of heat in the wiring... Read More

Coachmen motorhomes recalled for fire risk

January 9, 2018January 11, 2018 Chuck Woodbury

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Coachmen Galleria motorhomes, models GAB24FLM, GAB24QM and GAB24TM. The inverter was installed using a lead wire that may not be able to handle the amperage draw. If the lead wire cannot handle the draw it may melt, increasing the risk of a fire. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will... Read More

Motorhomes recalled for electrical issue

January 9, 2018January 11, 2018 Chuck Woodbury

REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling approximately 350 model year 2018 American Coach, American Dream, American Revolution, Fleetwood Discovery, Discovery LXE, Holiday Rambler Endeavor, Endeavor XE, and Monaco Marquis recreational vehicles. Water may enter the 12-volt harness connectors due to missing gaskets or the placement of the pin connectors, potentially causing an electrical short. An electrical short could risk the... Read More

Drive ’til the wheels fall off? Seems like this RVer did

January 8, 2018January 11, 2018 Russ De Maris

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Put this in the “Only in California” file. A motorhome, held together largely with bungee cords, was spotted motoring (well, sort of) down the streets of San Jose, California. Please, don’t try this at home. ##RVT828; FB Read More

Iowa RV dealer blasts Camping World tactics

January 5, 2018January 6, 2018 Chuck Woodbury

An Iowa RV dealer has released a professionally produced video in which he blasts the sales tactics of Camping World and its CEO Marcus Lemonis. Kevin Frazier, the president of Cheyenne Camping Center in Walcott, Iowa, explains, through interviews with Camping World customers and by comparing sales invoices from his company and Camping World, how pricing can differ hugely in... Read More

Newmar recalls 34,699 RVs for defective fire extinguisher

January 5, 2018January 5, 2018 Chuck Woodbury

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling 34,699 model year 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles is available here. The motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button ‘Pindicator’ Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach... Read More

RV and RV-related recalls for December 2017

January 4, 2018April 1, 2018 RV Staff

Here is our monthly summary of RV recalls for December 2017 and related equipment we feel are of interest to our readers. This information has been gleaned from the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. This is NOT a complete list of all vehicles and related equipment recalled. Hot off the press! 2018 Good Sam RV Park Directory The Good... Read More

Mile-long lines at National Parks aren’t stopping visitors

January 3, 2018January 4, 2018 Emily Woodbury

Lines of cars more than a mile long with a wait time more than an hour greeted visitors to Southern California’s Joshua Tree National Park last weekend. In 2017, Joshua Tree had 2.6 million visitors and this year that number is expected to climb. If you’ve recently visited a national park, you’re probably aware of how overcrowded they’ve become. Campgrounds are... Read More

Recall: Satellite dish may fly off motorhome roofs

January 3, 2018January 4, 2018 Chuck Woodbury

REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018 Fleetwood Axon, Bounder, Flair, Southwind, Pace Arrow and Pace Arrow LXE motorhomes, and 2018 Holiday Rambler Navigator, Navigator XE, Reno, Vacationer, and Vacationer XE motorhomes. The satellite dish on these vehicles may detach from the roof while driving and become a road hazard. The RVs affected are Class A motorhomes equipped with... Read More

RV burns before Sugar Bowl game. See it go up in flames

January 1, 2018January 4, 2018 Chuck Woodbury

We publish a fire safety feature in each weekly issue of the RV Travel Newsletter. We do it for a reason: RVs burn, and when they do they burn fast. It’s not a rare thing. Nearly every day, somewhere in America, an RV goes up in flames. We want our readers to know how to prevent such fires, and if... Read More

Forest River recalls some motorhomes for fire risk

December 29, 2017December 29, 2017 Chuck Woodbury

Forest River is recalling certain 2016-2018 Berkshire XLT motorhomes. Incorrect circuit breakers were used that may not contact the electrical sub-panel correctly. If the circuit breaker’s internal spring retention mechanism does not properly contact the sub-panel, the condition could cause excessive heat which could increase the risk of fire. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect circuit... Read More