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How Many Turkeys Can Fit in an RV?

Ever wondered how many Thanksgiving turkeys you could theoretically cram into a Class C motorhome? (No? Well, now you can.)

Using a typical 25-foot Class C motorhome and accounting for the space occupied by beds, cabinets, appliances and other essentials, we estimate you could fit roughly 700 15-pound turkeys inside.

That’s about 10,500 pounds of bird — which means you’d run into a much bigger problem before you ran out of room: weight.

So, technically, your Class C could become a turkey-mobile. Practically? We’d recommend sticking with one turkey and plenty of leftovers.

Starting with model year 2028, new RVs will have grounding monitor interrupters (GMIs). Regardless of where an RV is plugged in (dealership, campground, etc.), if the electrical power source has unaddressed grounding issues, a GMI-equipped RV will not accept power. Whether plugging units into lot pedestals, service bays or conducting pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), compromised power supplies can prevent units from receiving shore power.

To help dealerships navigate this transition smoothly, the RV Industry Association and the cross-industry GMI Task Force — in partnership with the RV Dealers Association — have launched a dedicated resource hub at rvia.org/GMI.

Available resources for dealers include:

A quick-reference operational guide outlining critical GMI fundamentals and dealership preparation steps
Detailed overviews of NEC enforcement timelines, GMI functionality and how devices address issues like damaged power cords and improper adapters
Recommended protocols and best practices for evaluating dealership electrical receptacles and working with licensed electricians to eliminate grounding faults before units arrive

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Just Strike It!

Need a fun game to offer customers to take on the road or stock at your campground for visitors? Meet Knöggle. Unlike other “lawn games,” Knöggle allows everyone to join in. And a major plus for RVers: It folds up easily for travel. The setup comes with the game base, a wooden block, 100 10d common nails and a Knöggle Striker. The object of the game is to hit all of your team’s nails into the block first. The full setup is $275; replacement blocks are $45.

Check out knoggle.net for more info.

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Off We Go!

After spending seven years traveling across America by RV with his wife, Cathy, and their dogs, author Jeff Evans learned that some of the best adventures begin with a little uncertainty. Now those years on the road have inspired a new children’s picture-book series.

“Bella & Mandy’s RV Adventures: Off We Go!” was slated for release on Oct. 6 by Twin Tails Press. Written for children ages 3-8, the rhyming picture book introduces young readers to two best friends who couldn’t be more different — and a brand-new life on the road.

Order the book and learn more at bellaandmandy.com/off-we-go.

August 2026 Shipments

23,599

(units) total RV shipments

16.4% decrease

compared to August 2025 (28,212 units)

Through 2/3 of the year, shipments are

down 14.2%

with 207,191 units shipped

Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month down 16.9% from last August with 20,790 shipments. Motorhomes finished the month down 11.7% compared to the same month last year with 2,809 units.

Park model RVs finished August up 5.8% compared to the same month last year, with 423 wholesale shipments. To date, park model RVs are up 21.8% with 3,438 units shipped.