BY Stephen Edelstein (with additional reporting by Marco Kathuria)—EV startup Canoo has ceased contract manufacturing discussions with the Netherlands’ VDL Nedcar, opting instead to build EVs at its own United States facilities starting in 2022.
Continue reading #ELECTRIC/BRANDUPDATE: Canoo Plans EV Production in 2022 in Arkansas, dropping Netherlands PlanCategory: Modern RV
#ELECTRIC/EVCHARGING: Alaska is Getting its Own EV Charging Network
BY Stephen Edelstein—Alaska is slated to get its own EV charging network, making electric RV (eRV) and other EV ownership more viable on the Last Frontier.
Continue reading #ELECTRIC/EVCHARGING: Alaska is Getting its Own EV Charging Network#RVLIFE/EMISSIONS: CARB Bans RV Generators Starting In 2028
BY RV Industry Association Staff—At its hearing on Thursday, December 9, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) passed Resolution 21-13-2 (as amended at the hearing) to approve the proposed amendments to the Small Off-Road Engine (SORE) regulation. The SORE regulation applies to all spark ignition engines less than 25 horsepower. All gas and LP-powered RV generators are impacted by the regulation; diesel RV generators are exempt.
Continue reading #RVLIFE/EMISSIONS: CARB Bans RV Generators Starting In 2028#OVERLANDING/CAMPER: This Land Rover Defender Camper Recently Sold for US$82,000
BY Marco Kathuria—Bring a Trailer recently auctioned a unique Land Rover Defender Pickup for US$82,000. This classic British 4×4 has been converted in to an impressive camper equipped with everything you need to tackle the great outdoors.
Continue reading #OVERLANDING/CAMPER: This Land Rover Defender Camper Recently Sold for US$82,000#RVLIFE/STUDY: Latest “Class C” RV Owner Demographic Study
BY Marco Kathuria—The Go RVing RV Owner Demographic Profile is the most comprehensive study of RV ownership ever conducted, providing deep insights and perspectives on the demographics and ownership habits of RV Owners, Former RV Owners, and RV Intenders.
Continue reading #RVLIFE/STUDY: Latest “Class C” RV Owner Demographic Study#ELECTRIC/CONCEPT: Nissan’s Electric e-NV200 Camper Concept
BY Rob Hull—The Winter Camper is an electric van kitted-out for ski holidays—but a 124-mile range may not get you to the mountains on a single charge.
Continue reading #ELECTRIC/CONCEPT: Nissan’s Electric e-NV200 Camper Concept#RVLIFE/REPORT: Nine Popular RV Brands To Avoid In 2021 and Why
BY Chris Coleman—If you’re based in North America and are looking to buy an RV (motorhome, camper, travel trailer, caravan, or fifth wheel) for the first time, these are the contemporary RV brands to avoid.
Continue reading #RVLIFE/REPORT: Nine Popular RV Brands To Avoid In 2021 and Why#PRODUCT/LAUNCH: Italian RV Brand, Wingamm, Launches Camper in USA
BY Marco Kathuria—Italian RV manufacturer, Wingamm, is holding a series of public presentations of their OASI 540 campervan in Santa Monica, CA from November 15th – December 15th, 2021. The camper features a Ram Promaster chassis with a 3.6L 24V gasoline engine offered with a manual or optional automatic transmission.
Continue reading #PRODUCT/LAUNCH: Italian RV Brand, Wingamm, Launches Camper in USA#ELECTRICRV/TECH: The First Fully Electric Motorhome From Knaus Tabbert
BY Marco Kathuria—The “KNAUS E.POWER DRIVE” is the first fully electric motorhome from Knaus Tabbert and was developed in conjunction with HWA AG – a leader in the motor sport and engineering field.
Continue reading #ELECTRICRV/TECH: The First Fully Electric Motorhome From Knaus Tabbert#RVLIFE/STUDY: Diversity Of RV Owners Increasing With New Buyers
BY RVIA—As millions of Americans continue to actively seek the benefits of an outdoor lifestyle, the demographics of the typical RV owner are changing.
Continue reading #RVLIFE/STUDY: Diversity Of RV Owners Increasing With New Buyers#ELECTRICRV/EVSE: Electrify America Adds Road-Trip Chargers at Wall Drug
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 Drug#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#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#RVLIFE/REPORT: RV Dealers Think New Campers Are Pieces Of Junk, Too
By Mercedes Streeter: If you purchased a new RV recently and felt that your new rig is more of a pile of crap than you expected, you’re probably not imagining things. According to a report from RV Travel, longtime RV dealers are tired of manufacturers building RVs with terrible quality, too and they’re complaining about it.
Continue reading #RVLIFE/REPORT: RV Dealers Think New Campers Are Pieces Of Junk, Too#ELECTRIC/BRANDFOCUS: The Canoo Electric Lifestyle Vehicle Launches Late 2022
BY Marco Kathuria—Canoo has developed a breakthrough electric vehicle that is reinventing the automotive landscape. Prospective buyers can configure the vehicle to provide the utility of a cargo carrier, campervan, minibus, mobile people mover, pickup truck, and more. The company says that the modular EV platform will include up to 300hp and 332 lb.-ft. of peak motor torque with 250 miles of battery range.
Continue reading #ELECTRIC/BRANDFOCUS: The Canoo Electric Lifestyle Vehicle Launches Late 2022#RVLIFE/BUYING: Looking to Buy a Camper? New or Used, Good Luck With That
BY Deirdre Fleming—There’s record demand for campers and other RVs at Maine dealerships during the pandemic, and private sellers are cashing in quickly on used sales via social media sites.
Continue reading #RVLIFE/BUYING: Looking to Buy a Camper? New or Used, Good Luck With That