The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: Jayco, Inc. Electrical System, Seats Damaged power seat wires may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Potential Number of Units Affected: 433 Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Entegra Aspire, 2020-2021 Anthem and Cornerstone, and 2021 Reatta, ReattaXL, and Jayco…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: Braxton Creek RV Tire PSI Information too High on Label The occupant could over inflate the tire, increasing the risk of a crash. Potential Number of Units Affected: 702 Braxton Creek RV is recalling certain 2020 Bushwhacker and Bushwhacker Plus travel trailers. The…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: Airstream Incorrect Information on Placard/FMVSS 110 & 567 If inflated per printed information the tires could be underinflated, which can increase the risk of a crash. Potential Number of Units Affected: 5 Airstream is recalling certain 2021 Basecamp 16 trailers. The information printed on…
CAR RENTAL & RAIL LAURIE BARATTI SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 Many RV, travel trailer and camper van manufacturers are refocusing their new-model designs to cater to customers’ shifting priorities, as the COVID-19 pandemic forces people to rethink what their travel plans, work and home lives will look like. As COVID-19 prompted international border closures and caused air travel to virtually…
September 21st, 2020- The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • Grand Design RV LLC is recalling 8,161 2017-2021 Solitude recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) supply line that runs through the exterior lower refrigerator compartment may contact the burner tube of the refrigerator,…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: Newmar Instrument Panel Display Does Not Dim Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Essex and New Aire, 2019 Dutch Star, London Aire, Mountain Aire, and Ventana motorhomes. The instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, possibly causing glare when driving at night.…
Courtesy: Tim Johnson, readersdigest.ca The Year of the RV With cross-border and international travel a dicey prospect (or outright impossible), getting behind the wheel of an RV fulfills two essential elements of a pandemic vacation—the wonder of the open road, and the safety to physically distance, as much as you like. Renting a Class C RV—what we would…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC is recalling 1,168 2019-2021 Cyclone and 2020-2021 Bighorn Traveler recreational trailers. Due to insufficient bracing, the front landing legs may buckle and collapse while the trailer is parked.
BY ROBIN ZLOTNICK Have you ever bought something that had been owned by someone else — a car, a house, an RV — and found a note from the previous owner tucked away somewhere, hidden inside? This isn’t quite the same thing, but I remember on my first day of college, my freshman year, two…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) in the United States: • Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC (Heartland) is recalling 204 2021 Mallard travel trailers. The liquid propane (LP) hose and connector may contact the suspension shackle. • Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling…
Courtesy of Heather Greenwood Davis, Globetrotting Mama Ontario getaways Summer vacations may have been cancelled or put on hold for many people because of COVID-19, but as provinces begin to lift stay home restrictions, many of us will be looking for getaways closer to home. When it comes to getting where you’re going, CAA has great tips…
Press Release – Canadian Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (CORR) The jobs and economic impact of these investments would be a great boon to all regions of Canada, including rural and remote and Indigenous communities. With warmer weather sweeping across much of our country, Canadians are venturing outside and looking for safe ways to spend time…
PETRINA GENTILE SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL PUBLISHED JUNE 29, 2020 It’s safe to say most of us won’t be jet-setting to far-away vacation destinations this summer, but don’t despair. There are alternatives for your next family getaway, including renting or buying an RV. It’s a great way to hit the open road…
DISCERNING LUXURY-LOVING TRAVELLERS IN A COVID-19 WORLD HAVE FOUND A NEW NICHE WITH RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (RV) JUNE 25, 2020 BY ADAORA ASIDIANYA For many, COVID-19 has taken away our ability to travel greater distances in conventional ways. The pandemic has changed the game: instead of booking trips and arriving at your destination, by air, ship,…
Melissa Lopez-Martinez – CTV News.ca Writer – June 20, 2020 TORONTO — As lockdown measure continue to be slowly lifted across the country, many are looking for ways to plan a vacation safely. While airlines such as Air Canada have begun offering flights to certain destinations, those who are more reluctant on flying are hitting…
By: Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC Thor Industries CEO Bob Martin told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday that the coronavirus pandemic has helped highlight the benefits of using recreational vehicles to travel. “You’ve got people that may not want to cruise for a while, they may not want to fly for a while, and they look at this lifestyle as a way…
Richmond, BC. June 10, 2020 – The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) are releasing their updated study, showcasing the economic impact of the Canadian recreation vehicle (RV) industry. The study, conducted by The Portage Group Inc and urbanMetrrics inc, showcased that in 2019, the RV sector…
By Dave Helgeson I saw a “staycation” ad on the TV today which brought back memories of both the Great Recession along with 9/11 and how people dealt with the aftermath of those two disturbing times in our country and abroad. As I pondered the advertisement and the knowledge that the current COVID-19 outbreak will eventually pass,…
Exclusive: Canadian RV Groups Strengthen Push for Dealer, Campsite Support May 14, 2020 Written By: RV News Staff Canadian RV dealers hope to secure some financial relief and additional support from their government as Canada’s response to the coronavirus shutdown evolves.While many dealerships were deemed essential businesses early on, they now face new problems along the…
May 8th, 2020 The Canadian RV Association (“CRVA”) has joined the Association of Atlantic RV Parks and Campgrounds and its members in their advocacy efforts to allow Private Campgrounds to open in Newfoundland and Labrador in Level Alert 4 instead of Alert Level 2 which would delay their season well into July and devastate Campground…