January 2020 NHTSA RV Recalls
January 6, 2020
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
January 6, 2020
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.
The New Weekender Series Truma Cooler C36 Single Zone Portable Fridge/Freezer
January 4, 2020
The new Weekender Series Truma Cooler C36 Single Zone Portable Fridge/Freezer comes with a dual zone, side by side fridge/freezer. It will reliably cool down to -8°F (-22°C) and up to 50°F…
Consumer Confidence Index Dipped in December
January 3, 2020
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index decreased marginally in December, following a slight increase in November. The Index now stands at 126.5 (1985=100), down from 126.8 (an upward revision) in November.
National RV Training Academy Launches Saturday Classes
January 3, 2020
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announces the addition of Saturday training sessions to its 2020 education calendar. The first session begins Feb. 29.
Make Reservations for 2020 Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
January 3, 2020
On Monday, Aug. 3, industry veterans will congregate at the RV/MH Hall of Fame for the induction of the 2020 Hall of Fame class. A cash bar cocktail reception begins at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner and induction ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Jack Tracks Launches Bear Paw-shaped Jack Pads
January 3, 2020
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
January 2, 2020
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
January 2, 2020
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
January 2, 2020
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
January 2, 2020
DRN Media Inc., parent company of RV News Magazine has hired well-known industry journalist and editor Bruce Hampson as executive editor.
