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January 2020 NHTSA RV Recalls
NHTSA has issued safety recalls in January 2020 for certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Prevost, Airstream, Forest River and Riverside RV units.
Exclusive: Micro-Air to Launch EasyTouch RV Smart Thermostat
Micro-Air, the manufacturer of the EasyStart 364 electronic soft-starter for RVs, has announced plans for a spring 2020 launch of the EasyTouch RV, the company’s high-tech new aftermarket wall thermostat for RVs.
Jack Tracks Launches Bear Paw-shaped Jack Pads
Newly formed aftermarket supplier Jack Tracks recently launched its namesake debut product: bear claw-shaped RV jack pads that aim to inject fun into what has long been a purely functional RV accessory.
Coachmen RV Corson’s Funeral on January 11
Coachmen Co-founder Thomas Corson, 92, of Middlebury, Indiana, and Naples, Florida, passed away in his Indiana home on Dec. 23, 2019. Corson co-founded Coachmen Industries in 1964 with his brothers Keith and Claude and wife Dottie.
DRN Media Launches New RV News Website
Today, DRN Media launched an all-new RV News website featuring industry news, videos, new products, an events calendar, industry trends, trade shows, digital editions of all RV News magazines and more.
January 2020 NHTSA RV Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued RV recalls affecting Forest River (Georgetown, FR3, Dyanamax Isata), Triple E RV, Oliver Travel Trailers and MorRyde products.
Veteran RV Industry Business Editor Joins RV News
DRN Media Inc., parent company of RV News Magazine has hired well-known industry journalist and editor Bruce Hampson as executive editor.
Record Attendance Expected for Florida RV SuperShow
Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) officials expect record attendance for the 2020 Florida RV SuperShow, Jan. 15-19, at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.
Derema Group Adds Southeast Region Business Manager
West Chester, Pa.-based Derema Group promoted Scott Couturier to Southeast Region business manager. Couturier is filling the position vacated by Kurt Forsman.
November Wholesale RV Shipments Decline
According to RVIA’s monthly survey of manufacturers, November wholesale RV shipments totaled 29,644 units, a decrease of 10.2 percent when compared to November, 2018.