Category Archives: RV Safety

Make a Memorable Road Trip

Posted on May 13, 2013 by admin

A road trip, whether you do it on Sunday, Monday, or any other day of the week, isn’t about getting from Point A to Point B. It’s about the people, places, and things that you meet and see and experience … Continue reading →

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Tow Ratings Standardization: Now You Will Never Know

Posted on April 15, 2013 by admin

Automakers often brag about the towing abilities of their pickups, encouraging shoppers to believe that their vehicles could safely pull almost anything. The towing claims are effective, moving heavy metal in the single most profitable product segment in the auto … Continue reading →

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Good Sam Announces Product Collaboration with Rand McNally

Posted on April 8, 2013 by admin

Good Sam, the world’s leading provider of products and services for the RV and outdoor recreation consumer, announces a partnership with Rand McNally, the iconic leader in navigation, mapping and travel, to develop and market products designed to complement the active and outdoor … Continue reading →

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March RV Manufacturer Recalls

Posted on April 1, 2013 by admin

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recently announced five recall notices involving five recreational vehicle/chassis manufacturers— Northwood Manufacturing, Keystone RV, Jayco, Starcraft RV, and CrossRoads RV. Northwood Manufacturing, LLC La Grande, Oregon-based Northwood Manufacturing, LLC is recalling 152 model … Continue reading →

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Ford’s RV Training Evaluates RV Refrigerators

Posted on March 3, 2013 by admin

Ford’s RV Training & Service has completed the first phase of the side-by-side refrigerator evaluation. The report, titled “Evaluation of RV Refrigerators: A side by side independent evaluation of Atwood and Dometic Refrigerators,” has been published on their business website. … Continue reading →

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February RV Manufacturer Recalls

Posted on February 28, 2013 by admin

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recently announced five recall notices involving four recreational vehicle/chassis manufacturers—Entegra Coach, Navistar, Dutchmen Manufacturing, and Forest River. Entegra Coach Middlebury, Indiana-based Entegra Coach is recalling 37 model year 2013 Aspire Class A motorhomes … Continue reading →

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9 Safe Towing Tips

Posted on February 10, 2013 by admin

Whether you’re towing a fifth wheel or travel trailer, car, boat, or transporting trash to the dump, special attention to details is required. Adherence to the following nine key points will assist RVers in extending the life of the vehicle … Continue reading →

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Motorhome purchased on Craigslist explodes

Posted on February 9, 2013 by admin

In recent posts I reported that four small dogs died and an RV was destroyed in a fire caused by a propane space heater, space heaters destroyed pets and RVs in two separate fires, and six other RV fires resulted … Continue reading →

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Protect Your Turbocharger

Posted on February 6, 2013 by admin

If your coach has a diesel engine, it almost certainly has a turbocharger. And, if you ever have to replace the thing, it’s going to cost a lot of money. You can greatly decrease your chances of ever needing a … Continue reading →

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6 RV Fires Result in 2 Deaths

Posted on February 1, 2013 by admin

Whether camping or just relaxing in your recreational vehicle, fire safety is essential. It is critical that every member of your party know what to do in an emergency or fire.  If you are one of the millions of RV enthusiasts who … Continue reading →

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