May 2022 | My MotorHome Life

#GUIDES/RVLIFE: GoRVing Day 2022

BY Marco Kathuria—Interested in RVing but not sure where to start? Check out @GoRVing’s First Timer’s Tool Kit and find the inspiration to get out there–just in time for #NationalGoRVingDay!

#VINTAGE/DORMOBILE: The Bedford CA Dormobile Was Britain’s Curious Answer to the Volkswagen Camper

By Mercedes Streeter—One of the great things about the resurgence of camper vans is that a number of fantastic vintage vans are resurfacing. Some of them are known greats like Volkswagen campers, but some are more obscure campers like this van before you today. The Bedford Dormobile is Britain’s answer to the campers of its day and it sure is bizarre.

#STUDY/ELECTRICRV: THOR Publishes Key Insights About Consumer Expectations for Motorized Electric RVs

BY Marco Kathuria—THOR Industries, Inc. announced the release of the company’s North American Motorized Electric RV Study, which explores consumer expectations, key purchase motivators and electric infrastructure development needs.

#VINTAGE/TRAVCO: This Streamlined RV was Designed by the Man Who Coined the Term “Motorhome”

By Mercedes Streeter—When the subject of vintage RVs come up a lot of people will think of greats like the GMC Motorhome, an Airstream, or perhaps a classic Winnebago. There’s another gorgeous unit worth considering and remembering: the Travco/Dodge Motor Home.

#REHAB/RANCH: How to Tell if the Motor in Your GMC Motorhome is Bad? (pt. 1)

Jim Bounds discusses how to determine if the motor in your GMC Motorhome is bad

BY Jim Bounds—In this video, I discuss how to determine if your Olds 455 or 403 engine is bad. I explore issues with oil pressure, timing, and compression, among other things.

#SUPPORT/PUBLICRADIO: Donate to KCRW – Curator of the LA Experience

KCRW is your always-on connection to music, news, culture, and each other — on the radio, online, and in-person. We belong to Los Angeles, connecting diverse perspectives and the sounds of Southern California with curious communities around the corner and around the world.

#PRODUCT/LAUNCH: “World’s Lightest 4×4” Helps Individuals with Mobility Issues Get Back to the Great Outdoors

Picture: "World's lightest 4x4" gets disabled folk back to the great outdoors

BY Loz Blain—North Carolina company Outrider USA has launched what it claims is the lightest production 4×4 ever. The new Coyote is an all-electric, single-seat off-road vehicle designed to put outdoor adventures back on the menu for people with reduced mobility.

#BUS/CONVERSION: Rustic City Bus Conversion Is Quite an Elegant, Cheap Alternative to Paying Rent

By Elena Gorgan—One man’s junk is another man’s treasure, especially if the latter man has extensive knowledge in design, is skilled with his hands, and has enough free time to throw himself into an extended project. This is the story of Luke Whitaker and the very rustic city bus conversion he calls home.

#RVLIFE/VIDEO: New Video Showing The Many Benefits Of Enjoying the Outdoors

BY RV ASSOCIATION INDUSTRY STAFF—Earlier this week, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) and its members released an energizing video highlighting many outdoor recreation activities, the $689 billion outdoor recreation economy, and the more than 4.3 million jobs it supports while urging Americans to get outside and have fun.