Top RV News: SEPT 25, 2024

Thor Motor Coach Reveals New 2025 Class C Motorhomes

ELKHART, Ind. – Thor Motor Coach, a leader in creating innovative motorhomes for any adventure, is excited to unveil its latest 2025 Class C models. These new additions are crafted to cater to both experienced RV travelers and newcomers, offering an ideal mix of comfort and convenience.

Introducing the new ESpec models—the most budget-friendly Class C motorhomes on the market, perfect for those ready to dive into the RV lifestyle without breaking the bank. Compact in size yet packed with features, these floor plans deliver everything you need for a comfortable camping experience. “ESpec” stands for “Essential Specifications,” meaning every model comes equipped with convenient amenities like a 4,000-watt generator, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?, a backup camera, pet-friendly leatherette seating, auto generator start, a 12-volt refrigerator, a 13,500-BTU air conditioner, and so much more.

Forest River is a Bronze Partner for RVDA Convention

FAIRVAX, Va. – RVDA is pleased to announce that Forest River, Inc. is returning as a bronze partner for the 2024 RV Dealers Convention/Expo.

The Convention/Expo will take place Nov. 11-15, 2024, at Paris Las Vegas and is sponsored by RVDA of U.S., RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center.?

“As one of the largest manufacturers of RVs in North America, the Forest River name carries a lot of weight,” said Convention/Expo Committee Chair Chris Andro, Hemlock Hill RV Sales in Southington, CT. “To have the manufacturer put that name behind our event as a partner lets us know our event benefits the entire industry.”

“The RVDA Convention/Expo is traditionally one of the most beneficial events the industry holds,” said Pete Liegl, CEO of Forest River. “Dealers and partners who attend the event always come away with at least a few new ideas if not a few new products to grab customers’ attention.”

The convention allows North America’s top dealership personnel to forge valuable connections with peers, industry leaders, and potential business partners in the Expo. Dealership professionals can expand their network and gain insights from the best in the RV industry.

The dealer-organized RVDA Convention will provide an in-depth look into the current sales landscape. Attendees will have access to valuable resources to optimize all departments within a dealership, including fixed operations.

Couple Survive as Large Tree Falls on their Taxa Mantis

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – John Thyfault camped through plenty of storms with his family, but this storm was different. This was a truly epic Missouri thunderstorm. They were hunkered down at their campsite, trying to sleep through the ripping wind and rain, when a terrifying sound woke them up: a massive cottonwood tree cracking, falling, and crashing down—right on top of their TAXA Mantis trailer. And thanks to some luck and some extremely robust engineering, everyone made it out safe.

At TAXA, we were stunned to hear about the Thyfault family’s ordeal, and elated no one was hurt by the tree fall. We all felt deep gratitude, and then a sense of satisfaction that our trailers aren’t made from plywood and thin metal sheeting. In our design and engineering team’s analysis of the incident, they conservatively estimate the tree weighed at a minimum of 10,000 lbs. Then you consider the momentum of those five tons falling toward the ground. From TAXA’s beginning, founder Garrett Finney built these towable habitats differently: more efficient layouts, more capable, and yes, stronger. In place of the typical wood frame and metal sheeting, we use architectural materials, starting with a powder-coated steel chassis, adding a strong space frame constructed of steel or aluminum, and then skyscraper-grade aluminum composite panels rated to withstand hurricanes, the blog stated.

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