The app will now be available in the dashboard
when using CarPlay, allowing drivers with select Airstream models
to easily monitor important travel trailer functions while
towing.
Airstream is among the first RV OEMs to extend
its connected vehicle platform into the CarPlay ecosystem.
JACKSON
CENTER, Ohio, Sept. 28,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airstream, Inc., maker of the
iconic riveted aluminum travel trailers and best-in-class touring
coaches, today announced that its Airstream Smart Control connected
vehicle app will soon be available in Apple CarPlay, enhancing the
RV experience by allowing owners of late-model Airstream Classic
and Pottery Barn® Special Edition travel trailers to
monitor important RV functions with reduced distraction while
towing or adventuring away from their RV.
"Airstream Smart Control's ability to put information at the
owners' fingertips allows them to spend more time enjoying their
adventures," said Airstream President and CEO Bob Wheeler. "CarPlay increases convenience and
reduces driver distraction, which makes it a natural and powerful
way to expand Smart Control's utility and further improve the
Airstream owner experience."
Features now available in the Smart Control app on CarPlay
include Tow Mode and Camp Mode. Tow Mode allows owners to monitor
important RV systems, such as tank levels and battery status.
Classic Travel Trailer owners can also use Tow Mode to monitor
their trailer's tire pressure to ensure proper inflation. Using
Camp Mode owners can monitor the internal temperature and power
systems when away from the travel trailer. Temperature is
especially important for the well-being of pets patiently waiting
for their owners to return to the Airstream. Using the Smart
Control homepage, users can easily toggle between Tow and Camp
modes.
Airstream is a member of the THOR Industries family of companies
and partnered with THOR's Global Innovation Team to add Apple
CarPlay support to the Smart Control app. Representatives of THOR
Industries and Airstream recently previewed the Smart Control
experience in CarPlay to members of the RV industry and expect it
to go live later this year. THOR's suite of global connected
vehicle apps is anticipated to be available on CarPlay in 2024.
About Airstream
Airstream, manufacturer of the iconic riveted aluminum travel
trailers and best-in-class touring coaches, is one of the
longest-tenured recreational vehicle manufacturer in the world. The
company's mission, as set forth by founder Wally Byam, is to create well-designed,
high-quality products that allow people to follow their dreams and
explore the world in home-like comfort.
A steadfast commitment to Byam's creed, "Let's not make changes,
let's only make improvements," has made the aluminum Airstream
travel trailer a timeless classic. An unwavering focus on
innovation keeps the company at the forefront of technology and
customer experience in both the towable and motorized sectors.
Airstream is based in Jackson Center,
Ohio, where a team of skilled craftspeople hand builds each
travel trailer and upfits every Mercedes-Benz® and
Stellantis® touring coach, adding daily to the
brand's reputation for quality and innovation. Learn more about
Airstream, our dealers, and current travel trailer and touring
coach models at airstream.com. For the latest news on Airstream,
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Airstream, Inc. is an operating company of Elkhart, IN-based THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE:
THO). THOR is the sole owner of operating companies which,
combined, represent the world's largest manufacturer of
recreational vehicles. For more information on THOR Industries and
its products, please go to thorindustries.com.
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