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April 2013 RV Manufacturer Recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recently announced two recall notices involving two recreational vehicle/chassis manufacturers—Dutchmen Manufacturing and Forest River. Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling 10 model year 2013 Dutchmen 245RKS recreational vehicles for failing to … Continue reading

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Tow Ratings Standardization: Now You Will Never Know

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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February RV Manufacturer Recalls

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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Motorhome purchased on Craigslist explodes

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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6 RV Fires Result in 2 Deaths

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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More Space Heater Fires Destroy Pets & RVs

Whether camping or just relaxing in your recreational vehicle, fire safety is essential. In an earlier post I reported that four small dogs died and an RV was destroyed in a fire caused by a propane space heater. In today’s post I … Continue reading

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Propane Space Heater Fire Destroys RV & 4 Dogs

Studies show that fires in recreational vehicles, especially older units, tend to be more devastating than those in other forms of residence. Heating and electrical system malfunctions are the leading causes of fire in RVs. Together, they account for one-third … Continue reading

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Somfy Introduces 3D Wind Sensor for RV Awnings

Dayton, New Jersey-based Somfy Systems Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialized motors and electronic controls for interior and exterior window coverings, announces the launch of the new SIMU Windy Hz Accel wind sensor designed exclusively for recreational vehicles. The 3D … Continue reading

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Super Bright Introduces New Line of LED Lights

Earth City, Missouri-based Super Bright LEDs, Inc. introduces its newest line of high-powered LED light bars and auxiliary lights. Designed for on- and off-road vehicle use, each waterproof light produces extraordinary light output, are highly efficient with a low power draw, … Continue reading

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Tire Industry to Launch Consumer Safety Campaign

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) announced plans this week to develop an on-going consumer education campaign that will start in 2013. Each quarter, the association will launch a 3-5 minute video that supports TIA’s new tagline, “Tire Safety Starts Here”. … Continue reading

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