Outdoors Life | My MotorHome Life

#VIDEO/INTERVIEW: Ms. Schenk Recalls Her Many Adventures While Traveling in the Family’s 1973 GMC Motorhome

BY Marco Kathuria—Fabienne Patricia Schenk, co-owner of GREASE 1, LLC, a small engine repair and maintenance shop in East Texas, recounts how she and her husband, Thomas Jetzer, came to own a vintage 1973 GMC Motorhome Canyon Lands RV and how the coach has become an integral part of their lives.

#PRODUCT/REVIEW: KemiMoto 30-L Expandable Motorcycle Tail Bag (Long-Term Review)

KemiMoto 30-liter expandable motorcycle tailbag on the bike

BY Christopher Gardner—If you use your motorbike for more than an afternoon’s jaunt to a diner in the next town over, you probably will want some container space for holding more gear than you can fit in a couple of pockets. The KemiMoto 30-liter Expandable Tail Bag may be just the storage solution for your next long ride.

#VINTAGE/CAMPERS: The UK’s Classic Camper Club & Some of Its Members

BY Richard Webber—During the pandemic, campervan madness swept across the UK with sales rocketing by more than 150 per cent. While that surge in demand has waned somewhat, a strong appetite for living the dream remains.

#SPONSORED/POST: How to Photograph the Solar Eclipse

Man watching a sun eclipse through safety glasses. Looking at the solar phenomenon.

BY Abby Ferguson–GMC Motorhomes International is hosting a “Vintage Class A RV Rally” in Mineola, Texas from April 3-9 to coincide with the eclipse. To ensure that everybody has fun, this article is the first in a series that will explore what to expect during the eclipse and how to enjoy the experience safely!

#PRODUCT/REVIEW: Testing KemiMoto’s Heated Motorcycle Gloves in Frigid Temperatures

BY Christopher Gardner—The KemiMoto range of heated gloves does an admirable job of covering most of the demands of a winter/heated motorcycle glove, and at a surprisingly reasonable price. Moreover, you can choose from a few models and variations or buy a couple of pairs without breaking your winter-riding budget.

#SOLAR/ECLIPSE: Register for the Vintage RV Rally in Texas Hosted by GMCMI (SOLD OUT)

VintageRV Rally April 2024 Eclipse Texas

Experience The Darkness With GMC Motorhomes International!

UPDATE (March 5, 2024): The rally is SOLD OUT!

GMC Motorhomes International is pleased to be hosting a “Vintage Class A RV Rally” and welcomes all makes and models to come join in the festivities!

#OVERNIGHTING: Can You Park An RV At Truck Stops Overnight?

Trucks on parking, cargo transportation in European cities. Vehicles for for delivery of goods in Europe

BY Lynne Fedorick—Truck stops exist to cater to truckers, ensuring they have the necessities to transport goods across the country. These stops typically offer fuel, water, food, retail stores, showers, and parking areas for resting. Many also allocate parking for RVs, and some even feature a dump station.

#PRODUCT/REVIEW: The BioLite FirePit+ (with Airflow Technology)

FirePit+ Wood & Charcoal Burning Fire Pit

BY Christopher Gardner—The BioLite FirePit+ from BioLIte Energy strives to be an attractive and convenient fire pit that also can be a portable grill. The fire pit, with its detachable battery/blower unit but without the lid, still comes in just under 20 pounds, so the original package is certainly portable in terms of weight. But how well does it hold up to double-duty as a portable fire place?

#RVLIFE/SKOOLIES: Living Out of a Converted Schoolbus Full-Time

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BY Karuna Eberl—A skoolie can grant you boundless freedom, or become a really expensive lawn ornament. If you’re thinking about getting one, here’s what to know.

#VIDEO/INTERVIEW: Fabienne Patricia Schenk Talks About Living Full-Time in a GMC Motorhome

#PRODUCT/REVIEW: The BioLite AlpenGlow Mini Lantern

BY Christopher Gardner—When notice of the release of the A lpenGlow Mini from BioLite Energy ($39.95 each or 4-pack for $143.82) hit my email inbox, my first reaction was akin to walking down the cereal aisle wondering how many versions of Cheerios do we really need.

#WRENCHING/VINTAGE: “You Must Believe You Can Repair It”

BY Scott Gilbertson—Six years ago, I moved my family into a 50-year-old RV—not just to see America, but to test my belief that anything worth fixing can be fixed.

#CAMPERCONCEPT: Citroen Type Holidays Concept Recent Debut As Modern Camper With Retro Style

BY Christopher Smith—Campers and motorhomes were center stage at the 2023 Caravan Salon in Germany, and Citroen is there with a fresh concept that evokes the company’s past while pointing to the future. It’s called the Type Holidays, and beneath the ribbed-retro bodywork is a modern SpaceTourer van that previews a forthcoming line of adventure vehicles from the French brand.

#PARTNER/FOCUS: 8 Power Supply Solutions for ZERO BREEZE Mark2 AC

Zero Breeze AC2 portable air conditioner

BY BARRY ARD—There are two conventional power supply solutions for the MK2 air conditioner, namely the MK2 battery and the MK2 adapter. During the use of the ZERO BREEZE MK2 air conditioner, we have found that users have various demands on how to extend the working time of the MK2 air conditioner and have tried various methods.

#FEATURED/PARTNER: BioLite Energy Brings Energy Everywhere™

BY BARRY ARD—BioLite is on a mission to bring Energy Everywhere™ with revolutionary products that transform the way we Cook, Charge and Light our lives off the grid. They are a team of engineers and designers, operators and analysts, story tellers and evangelists, who believe that advanced technologies, built on sustainable business practices, have the power to change the world.

#RVLIFE/CHOICES: Is the Motorhome or Camper Life for You?

BY Barry Ard—The RV life is a popular choice for many people who are looking for a way to travel and explore the world. But before you make the switch to living in an RV, there are a few things you should consider.

#PRODUCT/REVIEW: The Rechargeable BioLite HeadLamp 325

The Rechargeable BioLite HeadLamp 325 campimg

BY Christopher Gardner—BioLite Energy has made a headlamp that offers almost all of the advantages one would want in a headlamp, while also doing good for the world. Let’s look in turn at the lamp as wearable tech, then as a valuable part of your toolbox, exercise routine, and camping gear.

#PRODUCT/REVIEW: Using the BioLite BaseCharge 1500 Solar Generator

BY Marco Kathuria—The BioLite BaseCharge 1500 is a portable power station that can be used to charge a variety of devices, including laptops, phones, and cameras. It has a capacity of 1521 watt-hours and can be charged using a variety of methods, including solar panels, a wall outlet, or a car outlet.

#PRODUCT/REVIEW: The Rechargeable BioLite AlpenGlow 250 USB Lantern

BioLite AlpenGlow 250 Lantern hanging in a tent

BY Christopher Gardner—LED technology offers so many advantages over incandescent bulbs, including the ability to shine for many long hours on a small(ish) rechargeable battery. No wonder camping, outdoor, RV, and sporting-goods companies have been making their lighting gear with LED for the last decade or so.

#SPRING/DEWINTERIZE: Top 10 Things to Do Before Hitting the Road this Spring

White Colour Motorhome Car Goes On Road On Background Of French Mountain Nature Landscape.

BY Barry Ard—De-winterizing your RV or camper van is an important part of springtime RV maintenance. By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your RV is ready for the warm weather and all the fun camping trips that lie ahead.