BY Stephen Edelstein—Working to fill gaps in its network, Electrify America is adding charging stations (also known as EVSE units or electric recharging points) in new locations, including one site near a famous roadside attraction.
Continue reading #ELECTRICRV/EVSE: Electrify America Adds Road-Trip Chargers at Wall DrugMonth: October 2021
#CAMPERLIFE/CONCEPT: Toyota Unveils ‘Tacozilla’ Tacoma Camper Overlanding Rig at 2021 SEMA Show
BY Marco Kathuria—Toyota used this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show to unveil a unique lifted Tacoma camper riding on 33-inch all-terrain tires. It features a retro paint scheme to help it stand out from the crowd. Complete with all the “mod cons” an Overlander or Weekender might need, the “Tacozilla” comes with a bathroom, kitchen, dining area, and living space.
Continue reading #CAMPERLIFE/CONCEPT: Toyota Unveils ‘Tacozilla’ Tacoma Camper Overlanding Rig at 2021 SEMA Show#RVLIFE/REPORT: Ever Drive Past an RV Dealer and Wonder Who is Buying Them? Turns Out, Lots of People
BY Owen Bellwood—The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on international travel has inspired an increasing number of Americans to explore their own backyard when picking a vacation spot. This rising number of people hitting the road for their vacations is now bolstering sales of RVs, which hit a record high last month.
Continue reading #RVLIFE/REPORT: Ever Drive Past an RV Dealer and Wonder Who is Buying Them? Turns Out, Lots of People#ADVERTISER/COUPON: 12% Off the BougeRV 180W Solar Panel
#REHAB/RANCH: Is the GMC Motorhome a Good Choice for Young Families?
BY Jim Bounds—A few years ago I wanted to keep camping with the wife and kids, but tent camping was no longer an option. We were a young family with 3 kids, and the logistics of camping (i.e. keeping the kids clean, evening temperatures get cold, bathroom convenience, beds that don’t give you a sore back when you wake up, etc.) was getting tougher to manage. So what were my — and your — options?
Continue reading #REHAB/RANCH: Is the GMC Motorhome a Good Choice for Young Families?#ELECTRICRV/TECH: Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle To Get Panasonic Battery Cells
BY Bengt Halvorson—The electric vehicle startup Canoo has chosen Panasonic cylindrical lithium-ion cells for its upcoming Lifestyle Vehicle, the company revealed on Monday. The Lifestyle Vehicle is expected to arrive in late 2022 and start at $34,750.
Continue reading #ELECTRICRV/TECH: Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle To Get Panasonic Battery Cells#BRAND/FOCUS: This Tiny Teardrop Camping Trailer Is as Cool as It Is Cute
BY Will Sabel Courtney—Camping trailers (aka caravans) are a killer way to hit the open road and see the world on vacation, but deciding which size to go with certainly requires weighing some compromises. Go big, and you gain space and creature comforts, but towing requires a big vehicle and a lot of care; go small, and far more campsites are open to you, but you may not have the room for people and gear (like, say, a toilet) that you want.
Continue reading #BRAND/FOCUS: This Tiny Teardrop Camping Trailer Is as Cool as It Is Cute#BOOK/RELEASE: Jeff Hertzberg Book-Signing in Minneapolis, Oct. 12th.
The Best of Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day (forward by Andrew Zimmern) will be released on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Magers and Quinn Booksellers in Minneapolis asked Jeff Hertzberg, the author, to stop by on publication-date to sign books and chat with folks. It’s happening October 12, 2021 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
Continue reading #BOOK/RELEASE: Jeff Hertzberg Book-Signing in Minneapolis, Oct. 12th.#BOONDOCKING/HOWTO: 8 Tips for Boondocking with Families
BY Sam Leash—With some tips and tricks and a bit of practice, anyone can prepare to boondock, even with a group of people or with children. Follow along as we discuss all the best tips to help you prepare for your next boondocking trip.
Continue reading #BOONDOCKING/HOWTO: 8 Tips for Boondocking with Families#RVLIFE/CAMPING: Why Your RV May Be Too Old For RV Parks
BY Robyne Stevenson—Ageism is never appropriate — even for RVs! Did you know that some commercial parks are now enforcing a 10 years old rule? If your RV is more than 10 years old, you may be denied a spot in some RV parks.
Continue reading #RVLIFE/CAMPING: Why Your RV May Be Too Old For RV Parks#REHAB/RANCH: Guest Contributor, Jim Bounds, Oct. Video Publishing Schedule
BY Jim Bounds—I would like to thank everyone for their interest in my Electric Motorhome Dream video posted on the #MyMotorhomeLife website last month. I’ve been getting so many responses via YouTube and through the Motorhome Rehab Ranch Patreon, I’ve decided that there’s clearly an interest in this topic and so I’ll be making more videos in the future.
Continue reading #REHAB/RANCH: Guest Contributor, Jim Bounds, Oct. Video Publishing Schedule