Navistar Sells RV Assets to Fleetwood Parent
Press Release
May 16, 2013
Navistar Inc. announced today (May 16) that Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV), a producer of specialty vehicles and parent to motorhome builder Fleetwood RV Inc., has purchased certain assets of Navistar RV. The deal was structured as a purchase of all of the equity interests of Navistar RV and... Read more »
Recall for Dometic USA RV Power Awning Kits
Press Release
May 10, 2013
RV industry supplier Dometic USA announced that it has identified a potential condition related to its 9100 Power Awnings, Weatherpro Awnings and Motor Service Kits, and has initiated a recall and replacement of all the affected power awning units. In April 2013, the company determined that if... Read more »
An Inside Look at Millennium Luxury Coaches
Laura Michaels
May 10, 2013
Kicking off its 13th year of producing Prevost-based coaches, Millennium Luxury Coaches unveiled a new video series featuring the craftsmen who build these rolling mansions and the owners who buy them. The series premier, viewable below and on the company’s website (www.millenniumluxurycoaches.com)... Read more »
Renegade to Debut New Class C in Milwaukee
Laura Michaels, Managing Editor
May 8, 2013
Attendees of The Great Milwaukee RV Fair will be treated to an exclusive look at the newest motorhome from Renegade RV. The Bristol, Ind.-based builder will showcase its high-end Villagio May 8-11 at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, Wis. — the first public event release for the new Class... Read more »
Winnebago Plans Rally Grounds Renovations
Press Release
May 6, 2013
Renovations are on the way for Winnebago Industries‘ Rally Grounds Activity Complex. The facility, located adjacent to the company’s Forest City, Iowa, headquarters and main manufacturing complex, is undergoing a series of planned renovations. Improvements include surface leveling of Section... Read more »
Prolonged Surface Protection
Laura Michaels, Managing Editor
May 6, 2013
A new formula from Prolong Super Lubricants aims to protect and add shine to motorhomes, inside and out. Prolong’s Super Protectant is an instant detailer that is said to be safe for leather, rubber and vinyl, adding shine and protecting surfaces from cracking in hot or cold weather conditions. The... Read more »
Premium Video Access
Bob Livingston , Publisher
May 1, 2013
Everyone knows “real men” don’t read instructions. For guys, assembling a new product and figuring out how it works is supposedly intuitive. After all, it’s a guy thing. Unfortunately, too many of us end up with our tails between our legs as we muddle through tricky situations trying to save... Read more »
Winnebago Debuts Metro Link Bus
Press Release
April 26, 2013
Winnebago Industries is entering the mid-size vehicle transportation market with the introduction of the Metro Link bus. In a press release Winnebago said it spent several years in the design and development phase conducting extensive research involving public transportation operators and industry... Read more »
Texas Parks Offer Sites to Fertilizer Plant Victims
Pres Release
April 22, 2013
Several Texas campground operators are offering free and discounted campsites and park model cabins to families displaced by the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas. “Our members want to help those who need help,” said Brian Schaeffer, executive director and CEO of the Texas... Read more »
RV Classified Ad is Potential Scam
April 11, 2013
A private party classified ad in the May 2013 issue of MotorHome magazine was reportedly placed for fraudulent purposes. The ad, on page 77, purports to sell a 2006 Newmar Ventana motorhome. We advise buyers not to respond to this ad. MotorHome does not knowingly accept fraudulent or deceptive... Read more »
