New Mexico State Parks Suspend Camping Over Coronavirus Concerns
Overnight camping and events at New Mexico State Parks are suspended from March 13 through April 9, 2020, according to a statement on the department’s social media. Visitors with existing reservations through April 9, 2020, will be contacted by Reserve America to cancel and refund reservations. New Mexico State Parks...
5th Wheels Are About to Get Bigger
The RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) Board of Directors has approved the removal of a Board-mandated 430-square-foot size limitation for fifth wheels in set-up mode (with slides extended).
Ford Announces US-Built Electric Transit Chassis
The first viable mass-marketed electric motorhomes are likely to come in the guise of a Class B campervan, and the electric Ford Transit could be the chassis RV manufacturers look to. Ford announced yesterday that best-selling cargo van in the world will be electrified for the 2022 model year for...
Good Sam Club to Create RV Storage Network
Members of the Good Sam Club, a subsidiary of Camping World Holdings, will soon receive value-added benefits at RV storage facilities across the country, including discounted rates. The Good Sam Club currently offers discounts and certification of a minimum quality to over 2,400 campgrounds in the nation, and now they’re...
Hymer USA to Manufacture European-Designed RVs In North America
THOR Industries has announced the formation of its new subsidiary Hymer USA, which will produce RVs utilizing European manufacturing practices, automation and control standards – a first for North America’s RV industry. Hymer USA will be based in Bristol, Indiana, with initial product availability expected in fall of 2020. THOR’s...
KOA Announces “Campground of the Year”
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) have announced their self-selected 2020 “Campground of the Year” award winner, as well as this year’s “Rising Star” property. Denise and Deene Yenchochic’s Uniontown KOA Holiday in Uniontown, Pennsylvania won the organizations top award at their recent convention. In 2005, the couple purchased the small, neglected...
Airstream Introduces “Comfort White” Interior
Airstream is sporting a new interior option for 2020, the luxurious Comfort White décor. Buyers of the flagship “Classic” model will be able to choose between Comfort White with Earl Grey Ultraleather or Comfort White with Café Latte Ultraleather. The main feature is Shaker-style cabinet fronts made from imported European...
FMCA Sets Dates & Cities for Future Conventions
FMCA, the world’s largest non-profit RV owners’ group, has announced dates and locations for several of their upcoming international conventions.
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Where Are All the Hybrid Trucks?
With a slew of electric trucks on the way, which manufacturer will provide the promise of capability and efficiency with a hybrid?
