NHTSA Issues Recalls for Three Brands
March 2, 2020
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issues recalls for the following RVs:Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes…
RV Manufacturing
RV Manufacturer Adjusts Workforce Size
March 2, 2020
Newmar Corp. notified some staff of layoffs on the evening of Friday, Feb. 28. In a reportedly inaccurate news broadcast by WSBT TV, a South
Grand Design RV Steps Up Customer Satisfaction Efforts
February 27, 2020
Grand Design RV is rolling out a program to its dealer network. The OEM aims to survey owners about their overall satisfaction with Grand Design products and the dealer network.
NHTSA Issues RV Recalls
February 24, 2020
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issues recalls for Daimler Vans USA, Forest River and Triple E Recreational Vehicles…
Statistical Surveys Names Jayco’s Jay Flight No. 1 Travel Trailer
February 18, 2020
For the 15th consecutive year, Jayco’s Jay Flight travel trailer has been named the best-selling travel trailer in North America according to the most recent data released by Statistical Surveys.
NHTSA Issues Recalls for KZ Recreational Vehicles
February 17, 2020
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issues the following RV recall: KZ Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain 2020 Connect SE trailers.
Keystone Introduces High-performance, Water-resistant RV Floor
February 14, 2020
Keystone RV Innovation Lab has commercialized Hyperdeck, a high-performance and water-resistant RV floor construction. The new floors are now in production in the company’s Bullet, Passport, Premier..
AL-KO Debuts Electric-driven Chassis for Towable RVs
February 14, 2020
RV chassis builder AL-KO is hard at work on its own electric-driven frame for towables; the prototype works with towables weighing up to 7,000 pounds. AL-KO is also developing an electrified motorhome chassis that creates a plug-in hybrid motorhome.
Floods Suspend Manufacturing at 2 of 10 Keystone RV Oregon Plants
February 10, 2020
Rain and melting snow in eastern Oregon have resulted in some flooding at Keystone RV Co.’s manufacturing facilities in Pendleton, Oregon.
NHTSA Issues Forest River Recalls
February 10, 2020
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following vehicle recalls: Forest River is recalling certain of its 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx and Wildwood…
Airstream Experimental Designs Include Electric Motors on Trailer Axles
February 7, 2020
Airstream is experimenting with mounting an electric motor on the trailer’s axle, which could power the rear wheels and provide extra driving force while towing.
NHTSA Issues Recalls for Forest River and Keystone RV Units
February 3, 2020
The National Highway Safety Transportation Administration (NHTSA) issued recalls for certain Forest River and Keystone RVs in February 2020.