RV Industry Shockwave: Tiffin Bombshell, Recall Nightmares & National Park Chaos
RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Mike Wendland
4.5 • 704 Ratings
🗓️ 16 February 2026
⏱️ 32 minutes
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Summary
The RV industry saw major developments this week — including a shocking leadership change at Tiffin Motorhomes, new RV manufacturer acquisitions, widespread truck and chassis recalls, and growing confusion about national park access.
In this week’s RV Podcast News Edition, Mike breaks down what these stories mean for RV owners, buyers, and travelers heading into the 2026 camping season.
???? This Week’s RV News:- ???? Leigh Tiffin resigns from Tiffin Motorhomes — what it means for the brand
- ???? Alliance RV acquires Midwest Automotive Designs
- ⚠️ Major recalls affecting tow vehicles and motorhome chassis
- ????️ National park confusion, access issues, and policy changes
- ???? Leadership changes impacting the future of America’s national parks
If you own an RV, plan to buy one, or are preparing for spring travel, these updates could affect your next trip.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Hello, RV community, and welcome to your RV podcast news edition for February 16th. |
| 0:07.3 | I'm Mike Wemland, and we've got five major stories from the RV industry this week. |
| 0:12.0 | But we're leading with a bombshell that dropped last week. |
| 0:14.9 | The immediate resignation of Lee Tiffin from Tiffin Motorhomes. |
| 0:20.5 | Now, this isn't just another executive shuffle folks. |
| 0:23.6 | This is a grandson, a founder Bob Tiffin, walking away from the family business. |
| 0:28.9 | And when I say, immediate, I mean the same day the announcement was made. |
| 0:34.5 | Now, let that sink in for a moment. |
| 0:36.7 | Immediately. |
| 0:39.8 | Not in two weeks, not at the end of the quarter, not next year, not until a successor's name. The same day the press release went out. |
| 0:46.6 | Lee Tiffin was done. For those who aren't familiar with the backstory, let me paint you a picture. |
| 0:52.3 | Lee Tiffin is the grandson of Bob Tiffin, the almost 84-year-old |
| 0:56.7 | founder of Tiffin Motorhomes, one of the most respected names in the luxury Class A motorhome industry. |
| 1:02.5 | The company, based in Red Bay, Alabama, has been known for decades for exceptional craftsmanship, |
| 1:09.4 | legendary customer service, |
| 1:11.2 | and that roughing it smoothly philosophy |
| 1:13.8 | that made Tiffin owners feel like they were part of an exclusive club. |
| 1:18.0 | Well, in July of 2021, |
| 1:20.6 | Lee was promoted to president of Tiffin Motorhomes |
| 1:23.4 | about seven months after Thor Industries acquired the company. |
| 1:28.9 | At the time, everybody said all the right things. |
| 1:31.5 | Bob Tiffin, the founder, said he wanted the legacy protected by someone who understood what they've built |
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