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#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.

#RVLIFE/REPORT: 2022 NA Camping Report Reveals That Camping Accounts For 40% Of Leisure Traveling Trips

BY RV ASSOCIATION INDUSTRY STAFF—The 2022 North American Camping Report is now available. This industry-leading, annual research initiative details the camping habits and preferences of North America’s campers. This year, the report takes a close look at how camping is leading the recovery of the travel sector.

#BOOK/RELEASE: The Disabled Hiker’s Guide to Western Washington and Oregon

BY Marco Kathuria—The Disabled Hiker’s Guide to Western Washington and Oregon is the first book of its kind to consider the diverse needs of disabled people in the outdoors. This groundbreaking guidebook includes 60 outdoor adventures, including drive-up experiences, verified wheelchair accessible trails, and foot trails suitable for disabled hikers.

#FORSALE/TRAVCO: This Vintage 1969 Dodge Travco is a Streamlined Motorhome

BY Ciprian Florea—Introduced in 1964 and offered well into the 1980s, the Travco motorhome is now one of the most iconic recreational vehicles of the old-school variety. But like most RVs out there, the Travco is not an easy find if you’re looking for a restored, fully functional hauler.

#PRODUCT/LAUNCH: Haven Safari Hammock Tent Adds Glamping Comfort On or Off Ground

By Derek Tillotson—We launched Haven Tents in 2019 with a Kickstarter campaign for a lightweight hammock tent for the backcountry. Now we’ve hiked to the front country, introducing the Safari shelter for glamping comfort anywhere from vehicle campsites to the backyard.

#REHAB/RANCH: Restoring a GMC Motorhome? Where to Start, Part 3

BY Jim Bounds—In this video, I step through the items you should tackle first when learning about the condition of your GMC Motorhome during the early days of ownership.

#CAMPING/NPS: 10 National Parks That are Fun for the Whole Family

BY Amanda Adler — When planning a national park visit for your family, you may feel overwhelmed with options and unsure what types of activities your kids will enjoy. While each of the 63 national parks in the U.S. offers experiences to delight visitors of all ages, some parks have more to offer the younger generations than others.

#RVLIFE/MARKETING: New Go RVing Commercials Begin Airing This Week

BY RV ASSOCIATION INDUSTRY STAFF—As part of Go RVing’s rebrand, consumers across the United States will begin seeing the new Go RVing commercial this week during sports and cable entertainment programs. The commercial highlights RVers’ sense of freedom and adventure whenever they’re on the road and builds on the successful initial launch of the “Go on a Real Vacation” campaign.

#EVLEGISLATION/UPDATE: Virginia Bill Aims To Bring EV Charging To State And Local Parks

BY RV Industry Association Staff—As battery technologies improve and gas prices climb, many state legislatures have placed a focus on electric vehicle (EV) related legislation in the 2022 session. Ranging from HOV lane access to new regulations on EV manufacturing facilities, states are preparing themselves for the growing number of EVs and electric RVs (eRVs) on their roads.

#OUTDOORS/DIVERSITY: Black Creators are Tearing Down Barriers to the Outdoors

BY AJ DELLINGER—People of color, particularly Black Americans, have long been kept from outdoor spaces. These creators are trying to change that.

#REHAB/RANCH: Restoring a GMC Motorhome? Where to Start, Part 2

BY Jim Bounds—In this video, I talk about the importance of having a plan for how you want to approach your GMC Motorhome restoration. Consider the sort of lifestyle you see yourself having when the restoration is complete and balance that against how much time and money you can realistically invest—then double it!

#PRODUCT/SHOWCASE: Solar Awning Showcased at Tacoma RV Show

BY RVNews Staff—Following its 2021 online launch of Xpanse, a solar awning for RVs, Xponent Power showcased the awning for the first time at the Tacoma RV Show recently.

#NPS/GAOA: Great American Outdoors Act Will Fund Rehabilitation Of 17-Miles Of Scenic Roadway

Aerial view of Section 8E of the Foothills Parkway, expected to be complete and open to public in 2018. Photo courtesy of Lane Construction.

BY The National Part Foundation—Great Smoky Mountains National Park is using $31 million in funding from the Great American Outdoor Act (GAOA) to repave the Foothills Parkway West, from Chilhowee Lake to Walland.

#REHAB/RANCH: What Can You Tow with a GMC Motorhome?

BY Jim Bounds—Many people ask me, “Can you tow in a GMC Motorhome?” or “Are there any alternatives to towing a car, crossover, or Jeep?”. Those are very good questions and something I want to explore today.

#RVLIFE/MICROCAMPER: Adorable Hijet Micro-Campervan Opens into Warm, Fragrant Log Cabin

BY C.C. Weiss—Quite different from the average camper van, even among the quirky camping cars of Japan, the Quokka camper from car dealership Mishima Daihatsu is a basic white delivery micro-van outside, a transformable log cabin inside.

#RVLIFE/NURSES: Travel Nurses To The Rescue – In Their RVs

BY RV Industry Association Staff—There has long been a shortage of nurses in America; prior to COVID, there was an estimated need to fill 200,000 positions. Responding to this need are travel nurses who live at home, but who contract themselves out to different area hospitals for the typical 13-week assignments.

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