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Jun 23, 2025
Welcome back to RV Hour, the podcast that drives your RV passion forward! Hosted by Larry McNamara, CEO of Giant Recreation World, this week’s episode (#124) features a special guest from one of the most iconic names in the RV world—Chris Stender of Forest River RV!
Chris joins us to talk about what’s new, what’s next, and what’s exciting in the Forest River lineup, spotlighting innovative brands like:
🚐 Ahara – luxury fifth wheels designed with
wide-body floorplans and spacious living areas
🛻 Blackthorn –
sleek, full-profile fifth wheels packed with advanced
technology
🌄 Tandara – rugged
yet refined RVs built for adventurous families
Plus, we dig into the brand-new Takoda line—bringing stylish design and off-road capability to Forest River’s growing offerings.
🎥 Reaction Video Segment:
This week, we also jump into some hilarious (and heart-stopping)
moments in the RV world! Watch us react to real-life videos of RVs getting stuck in
sand, learning tips and tricks along the way for how to
avoid sticky situations and recover safely. Don't miss Larry's
commentary—you might
just laugh while learning something!
🔥 GRW Hot List Featured Unit
We’ve got an exclusive
featured RV from our Hot List you won’t want to miss:
🚍 2024 Tiffin Motorhomes Midas 24
MT
📍 Available now in Palm Bay,
FL!
💲 Sale Price:
$109,988
💳 Only $228/week with
approved credit
✅ Backed by a Lifetime
Warranty at No Cost to You!
🛠️ Why Shop at Giant Recreation World?
✔️ Lifetime Warranty – FREE with every new &
select pre-owned unit
✔️ Priority RV
Network – Emergency service access
nationwide
✔️ VIP Camping
Club – Exclusive rallies, campground discounts, and member
perks
✔️ 3 Locations to Serve
You: Palm Bay, Ormond Beach, and Winter
Garden
🌐 Visit us anytime at www.GiantRecreationWorld.com
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