KZ RV Unveils Reimagined Toy Hauler KZ Recreational Vehicles announced the launch of the all-new Sportster X Toy Hauler line of fifth-wheels and travel trailers, calling it “a complete reimagination…
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First Hybrid Class A Motorhome Debuts Thor Industries has unveiled the world’s first hybrid Class A motorhome, the Thor Test Vehicle. The coach is built on an electric vehicle (EV)…
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Noovo Pop Accommodates Off-Grid Living Noovo, a Las Vegas-based RV manufacturer, announced the launch of its Noovo Pop Class B motor-home, “designed for families, nomads, and anyone seeking more space…
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CDC Revises Rules For Bringing A Dog Into U.S. In May 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced updated regulations for dogs being brought across the border into…
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Visit Winnebago Winnebago is offering free tours of its Iowa RV manufacturing facilities throughout the summer. Factory tours of the Forest City facility, where Winnebago Class A and C motorhomes…
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SuperSteer Announces Partnership With Reality TV Show SuperSteer, a provider of specialized steering and suspension solutions for RVs, announced its collaboration with reality TV show “RV Unplugged” for the spring…
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Study: RV Vacations Cost Less A new study conducted by an independent firm has found that RV vacations cost considerably less than other types of vacation travel, even when factoring…
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Three Scenic Trails Added To National Park System Three national scenic trails have become the United States’ newest national parks, raising the total number of existing parks from 425 to…
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National Park Service Announces Free-Entrance Days For 2024 The U.S. National Park Service has released its list of fee-free entrance dates for 2024. “National parks are places that awaken senses,…
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General RV Employees Help Clean Up Detroit Employees of General RV Center, the nation’s largest family-owned RV dealership, rolled up their sleeves to make a difference in Detroit, Michigan, as…
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Thor Motor Coach Unveils New Diesel Models Thor Motor Coach showcased more than 70 motorhomes at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania, this past September. Among the new floor…
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Airstream And REI Expand Their Partnership Airstream and REI Co-op have introduced the REI Co-op Special Edition Basecamp 20X, a rugged travel trailer that continues the collaboration between the two…
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Hot-Air Balloons Plus The 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse In addition to thrilling attendees with the launch of more than 500 hot-air balloons in mass ascensions, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta…
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Outdoor Recreation Receives A Nationwide Boost In July 2023, the Department of the Interior announced the distribution of $295,582,830 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to all 50…
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Eco-dynamic Introduces Colored Solar Awning Eco-dynamic, a U.S.-based tech-driven company aiming to harness the power of the sun and redefine renewable energy, has unveiled an innovative product called “Artpiece for…
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Kampgrounds Of America Buys Three Montana KOA Campgrounds Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) has purchased three KOA campground properties in Montana from the Marv and Carol Linde family, who had…
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The Bear Necessities For many seasoned RVers, camping protocols and best practices are second nature, and they are keenly aware of the need to ensure a safe environment for humans…
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All-Female RV Technician Class After a successful pilot class in August 2022, the RV Women’s Alliance and the RV Technical Institute are taking their All-Female Technical Class nationwide in 2023.…
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Winnebago Displays, Field Tests All-Electric RV Prototype The eRV2 — a fully operational all-electric, zero-emission motorhome prototype — was unveiled at the Florida RV SuperShow in January 2023. Built on…
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Tiffin Reorganizes; Will Close Vanleigh RV In early January as the February 2023 issue of Family RVing went to press, featuring an article about the Vanleigh RV Beacon fifth-wheel, Tiffin…
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National Park Service Announces Free-Entrance Days In 2023, the National Park Service will be waiving entrance fees on five special days and allowing free admission to all national parks. “National…
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Winnebago Partners With Ironman Triathlete Winnebago has announced a partnership with Ironman triathlete champion Lionel Sanders. As part of the partnership, Sanders will use a Winnebago Revel Type B motorhome…
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Lippert Debuts Antilock Braking On Grand Design RVs Lippert Components Inc. has announced the development of a new antilock braking system (ABS) designed to integrate with the electric braking systems…
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Venture RV Marks 10-Year Anniversary Venture Recreational Vehicles commemorated the company’s 10th anniversary in July. A division of KZ Recreational Vehicles, Venture RV began with the idea of creating user-inspired…
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Bowlus Unveils All-Electric RV RV manufacturer Bowlus recently introduced the Volterra luxury travel trailer, touted as the world’s first production all-electric RV. The Volterra features fully electric power with what…
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Industry Leaders Launching New RV Manufacturer Several well-known industry executives have unveiled plans for a new towable RV manufacturing firm on the southeast side of Goshen, Indiana, called Brinkley RV.…
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Thor, Winnebago Debut EV RVs Two major RV manufacturers introduced concept electric vehicles during the Florida RV SuperShow in January. Thor Industries unveiled both a motorized and a towable RV…
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KOA Celebrates 60th Anniversary The world’s largest system of privately owned campgrounds, Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA), is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2022. Advancing the business of outdoor hospitality…
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Lance Camper Announces Expansion Lance Camper, maker of ultra-lightweight, composite-built truck campers and travel trailers, is expanding its manufacturing footprint. In addition to its 22-acre campus in Lancaster, California, Lance…
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New York Campgrounds Saw Bustling Business In 2021 Privately owned and operated campgrounds across New York experienced record occupancies during the 2021 camping season, with business levels up 15 percent…
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U.S. National Park Service Announces Entry-Free Days For 2022 National Park Service sites that typically charge an entrance fee are offering free admission on select days in 2022. In addition to…
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Grand Design Achieves Sales Milestones Statistical Surveys Inc. recently reported that the Solitude fifth-wheel line from Grand Design Recreational Vehicles has reached 25,000 in retail registrations. Solitude has legacy significance…
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All Systems Go For 2022 Quartzsite Show Each winter, snowbirds flock to a quiet town in the Southwestern desert to tour exhibits, socialize, and become part of the phenomenon that…
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Alliance RV Launches Midprofile Fifth-Wheel Alliance RV, one of the newest RV manufacturing companies, expanded its product lineup in June with its third model, a midprofile fifth-wheel known as the…
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Couple Wins Winnebago On “Wheel Of Fortune” Eddie and Joyce Hightower of Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas, are self-proclaimed RV enthusiasts. In the 55 years they’ve been married, they’ve owned three motorhomes…
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Harvest Hosts Acquires Boondockers Welcome Two of the largest organizations that connect RVers and private landowners who offer overnight camping joined forces in June. Harvest Hosts, a membership program that…
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New Study Reveals Why RVers Select Certain Campsites RVers always seem to be searching for the perfect campsite. The results of an in-depth University of Montana research study, published in…
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49 New Scenic Byways And All-American Roads Announced Time on the road is a great part of the RV experience, and the Federal Highway Administration made the journey more noteworthy…
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Campgroundviews.com Launches Fundraising Effort Mark and Katrina Koep began working virtually from their RV in 2009, eventually hitting 46 of the lower 48 states. They asked the same question most…
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Winnebago Partners With National Park Foundation Winnebago Industries is partnering with the National Park Foundation in a multi-year effort to enhance the NPF’s Communities and Workforce Program. The program performs…
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REV Unveils Luxury Motorhome Floor Plan At FMCA Convention While social gatherings in a sticks-and-bricks house often center around the kitchen, that can be a little challenging in an RV.…
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National Park Week: April 17-25 With COVID-19 restricting openings and limiting travel, not everyone can travel to a national park at this time, so the National Park Service is looking…
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Cruiser RV To Introduce New Travel Trailer Cruiser RV announced plans in 2020 to unveil the Hitch, an ultralight travel trailer “equipped with unique features for today’s adventurous camper,” according…
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National Parks Set Fee-Free Days For 2021 January 18: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. April 17: First day of National Park Week August 4: One year anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act August…
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Dometic Renews Care Camps Partnership Nature, John Muir once said, is a place that heals, and gives strength to the body and soul. Anyone who has ever pulled into a…
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German RV Trade Show Draws 107,000 In 2019, a record-setting 268,000 people attended Caravan Salon Dusseldorf, which has been marketed as the world’s largest trade fair for RVs. For the…
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Quartzsite RV Show To Proceed, With Precautions If all goes as planned, RVers will converge on the Arizona desert for the 2021 Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show, set for…
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RV Tech Institute Creates Gary Bunzer Memorial Scholarship The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is establishing the Gary Bunzer Memorial Scholarship in honor of the “RV Doctor,” who devoted much of…
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Ill Youngsters Are Granted Wishes For RVs RV industry companies recently teamed up with Make-A-Wish to grant the wishes of two young children who can now go camping with their…