1.8 Million RAM Trucks Recalled for Unsafe Gearshifts
Fiat Chrysler has announced a recall of nearly 1.8 million RAM pickups that may be able to shift into gear without depressing the brake under “high-temperature conditions.” Related accidents and at least 7 injuries have been reported. The recall includes certain RAM trucks with shifters mounted on the steering column made between...
Stunning Video Tour of the Tiffin Allegro Bus 45MP RV Interior
Check out Tiffin’s tour of the 2018 Allegro Bus 45MP. That’s 45 feet of RV luxury, including a double vanity and walk-in closet. Allegro buses feature porcelain tile floors, residential refrigerators, central vacuums, handcrafted hardwood cabinetry, full-size pantries, 15000 lb hitch capacity, and more. Most models start in the mid...
New Experiences Make Nevada a Top 2018 Destination
Nevada is one of the most popular RV destinations, and 2018 is shaping up to be full of new adventure opportunities for the RV traveler, or anyone else looking to get away.
FMCA Expands Membership to All RV Owners
The 54-year-old Family Motor Coach Association, or FMCA, has announced that it will begin accepting owners of all types of self-contained RVs. A recent vote of the members of the Cincinnati, Ohio-based international organization for motorhome enthusiasts has opened up eligibility for the group’s benefits and services to trailer owners...
Elkhart RV Manufacturers Hiring Thousands of New Workers
As the RV industry continues to boom, Elkhart Country Indiana is looking for workers to fill thousands of jobs.
National Park Service Extends Comment Period for Fee Increase
The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior have announced that the public comment period for proposed fee increases at 17 national parks has been extended to December 22nd. Under the proposal, the peak season entrance fee for a seven-day pass to each park would be $70...
New Teardrop-Like Hybrids You Can Stand up in from Aliner
A cross between a conventional travel trailer and a teardrop, the Ascape trailers are light enough to be towed by many SUVs, yet some still retain amenities like showers, toilets and a standing height of 6’4″.
Check Your RV’s Fire Extinguishers — 37 Million Recalled Dating to 1970s
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 37.8 million Kidde brand U.S.-sold fire extinguishers, manufactured as early as 1973. All fire extinguishers with plastic handles or push-button Pindicator fire extinguishers can fail to activate during an emergency due to clogging or detaching nozzles. 2.7 million units are also...
Chicago Boat, RV & Sail Show Set for 88th Year
Chicago’s massive McCormick Place convention center will again host the Progressive Insurance Chicago Boat, RV & Sail Show, now in its 88th year. For RVers that are interested in the boating world, it’s a particularly good place to — pardon the expression — get your feet wet. The 2018 show...
The National Park Fee Increase Doesn’t Add Up
The proposed 180% increase in fees at national parks is not going to do what the administration says it will. There’s no way it can. We took a look at the numbers, and how they only add up to using our national parks as political pawns.
