This Week in Recalls
By RV PRO StaffNewmar is recalling certain 2014 Moutain Aire and 2014 to 2017 Dutch Star RVs built on Freightliner XCR chassis manufactured by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). These chassis have a...
View ArticleTakeaways from the Dusseldorf Caravan Salon
By Bradley WorrellDUSSELDORF, Germany– After spending two full days walking the Dusseldorf Caravan Salon and spending a significant amount of time interviewing both European RV companies and U.S.-based...
View ArticleMinnesota Woman Wins Camping Sweepstakes
By RV PRO StaffCamping World Holdings announced Sue Freidman of Albert Lea, Minn., as the lucky winner of a 2017 Coleman 263BH travel trailer valued at over $26,000 in the Camping World Off to...
View ArticleMinimalist ESCAPE One XL Debuts
By RV PRO StaffESCAPE Homes recently unveiled the ESCAPE One XL.Measuring under 400 square feet, the tiny home on wheels can sleep up to eight, features eleven-foot ceilings, and two large upper...
View ArticleLance Sees Big Return on Facility Tours
By RV PRO StaffLance’s high tech manufacturing facility in Lancaster, Calif., found that 95 percent of attendees end up purchasing a Lance ultra-light travel trailer, truck camper, or toy hauler. Lance...
View ArticleManufacturers Experience Uptick Amid Harvey
By RV PRO StaffMakers of RVs and motorhomes rallied on Monday, as investors anticipated higher demand in the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s destruction.This story by Matthew Rocco originally appeared on...
View ArticleNorthwood Adds New Standard Features Across 2018 Line
By David MacNealWhen crowds swarm Open House Week next month in Elkhart, Ind., one significant manufacturer will be absent. And it’s not for lack of trying.For years, Northwood Mfg. has carved a name...
View ArticleRegency RV Partners with Warm Waves
By RV PRO StaffRegency RV announced that it has integrated the optional Warm Waves radiant, in-floor heating systems into its 2018 luxury Regency Xalta Class B motorhomes built on the 3500 Series...
View ArticleNeXus RV Adds Poulsbo RV to Dealer Network
By RV PRO StaffNeXus RV announced the addition of Poulsbo RV to the select group of dealerships that will be selling their motorhomes. This is part of the manufacturer’s recent expansion into...
View ArticleAllison Transmission Names New CEO
By RV PRO StaffThe board of directors for Allison Transmission announced that President and CFO David S. Graziosi will succeed CEO Lawrence E. Dewey on June 1, 2018. “Larry is an exceptional leader who...
View ArticleRVIA Encourages Manufacturing Day Participation
By RV PRO StaffOn Oct. 6, the RVIA-promoted Manufacturing Day will take place. The coordinated occasion urges U.S. manufacturers to open their doors to demonstrate the potential of modern manufacturing...
View ArticleForest River Line to Feature JENSEN Audio
By RV PRO StaffASA Electronics announced that Forest River Vengeance and Vengeance Touring lines will feature a complete suite of JENSEN audio visual products for model year 2018.“I wanted JENSEN for...
View ArticleForest River Issues a Recall
By RV PRO StaffForest River is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Dynamax, Forester, Sunseeker, and Coachmen Prism vehicles built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. The affected vehicles have tire labels...
View ArticleGallery: Dusseldorf Caravan Salon, Part 2
By Bradley WorrellThe Caravan Salon, which concluded on Sunday (Sept. 3), was the biggest show yet in the event’s 56-year history, according to show organizers.A record 232,000 visitors attended the...
View ArticleIndustry Vet Assigned to K-Z’s PDI Department
By RV PRO StaffRV industry veteran Robert Page has joined K-Z as PDI supervisor for the manufacturer’s K-Z, Venture, and Livin’ Lite brands of towables. As such, he will perform quality check...
View ArticlePreview: Open House at 10
By Steve BiblerEditor’s note: This year marks the 10th anniversary of what has come to be called Elkhart Open House Week, which Forest River started singlehandedly. In recognition of the milestone...
View ArticleTrump’s Threats to NAFTA Concern the CRVA
By David MacNealAs NAFTA negotiations continue to occur through the next couple months at a hurried pace, the future of Canada’s RV industry is becoming of utmost interest. As president of the Canadian...
View ArticleTAXA Outdoors to Introduce 18-Foot Trailer
By RV PRO StaffTAXA Outdoors Founder Garrett Finney, the inventor of the Cricket, TigerMoth, and Woolly Bear camper trailers, recently announced a new 18-foot-long model that comfortably sleeps 4...
View ArticleFCCC to Show in Hershey
By RV PRO StaffFreightliner will showcase its 5-Star chassis at the Hershey RV show.New models built on the chassis include the Thor Motor Coach Aria and Palazzo; NeXus Bentley; Forest River Berkshire...
View ArticleSpartan to Demo Entegra Cornerstone K3 605 Chassis
By RV PRO Staff Spartan Specialty Vehicles will feature its new heavy-duty, Class A diesel chassis—an Entegra Cornerstone K3 605—at the Hershey RV Show held Sept.13 to 17 at the Giant Center in...
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