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#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.

#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.

#BUSLIFE/SKOOLIE: Take A Tour Of This Couple’s DIY Bus-Based Motorhome

BY Chris Bruce—After all of their six kids were out of the house, this couple converted a bus into a motorhome and hit the road. The interior of this rig has all the amenities you could ever want making this a tiny house of wheels.

#RVLIFE/CAMPERVAN: Volkswagen’s ‘Mobile Home in a Box’ Is a Modular Camping Solution for Avid Travelers

BY Sergiu Tudose—Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles have unveiled a range of mini-mobile camping units, which include a kitchen area, bed, water supply and sufficient storage space for most avid travelers. The so-called ‘mobile home in a box’ can fit into existing luggage compartments and can be deployed literally in seconds, both the kitchen and the bed. The latter unfolds in a single movement.

#CAMPERLIFE/CONCEPT: Mitsubishi Shows Off Electric Micro-Camper and Delica Overlander

BY C.C. Weiss—Van life and pursuit of leisure are shaping up to be major themes at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon. Nissan rolled these themes into a pair of Caravan concepts it has already previewed, and now Mitsubishi shows its own take on the concepts.

#NEWBIES/RENTORBUY: How to Choose the Right RV for Your Next Road Trip

BY Madeline Diamond—So, you want to rent or buy an RV for your next road trip. But if you’ve done any research about recreational vehicles, you’ve probably found that there are a wide variety of options to choose from, and it can be difficult to decipher which one will best fit your needs.

#RVSHOW/BIRMINGHAM: The UK’s Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show, Feb. 22nd-27th

BY AboutcampBtoB Staff with additional reporting by Marco Kathuria—The UK’s Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show at the NEC, Birmingham will open from 22^nd – 27^th February 2022 with over 300 exhibitors and the latest new-for-2022 caravans, campervans and motorhomes from the UK and Europe’s leading manufacturers and dealers, plus the latest tents, trailer tents, folding campers, holiday caravans and lodges.

#RVLIFE/OVERLANDING: Extreme RVs Grow Bigger, Bolder With Younger Consumers

BY Hannah Elliott—Eli Kogan isn’t the type you’d imagine would buy a giant, wildly modified automobile that can survive a rugged off-road trek. The clean-cut 27-year-old entrepreneur likes things powerful but tidy: He owns modern and vintage Porsches as well as Ducati bikes designed for the track.

#VINTAGE/AIRSTREAM: NASA’s Beloved 1983 Astrovan May be Refurbished for the Next Lunar Mission

By Jeff Peek—The most famous National Aeronautics and Space Administration vehicle on earth, the original Astronaut Transport Van, was retired in 2011 at the conclusion of the space shuttle program.

#OUTDOORLIFE/DIVERSITY: The USA Saw More Than 8 Million Black Households Camping In 2021

BY RVNews Staff—Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is marking Black History Month by releasing its 2022 Black Community Camping Snapshot, highlighting the continued growth of camping popularity among Black U.S. audiences.

#VIDEO/INTERVIEW: The Kohl’s Describe their Experience of Owning a GMC Motorhome (Part 4)

By Marco Kathuria—The final part of an interview series featuring Jared and Stefanie Kohl, owners of two GMC Motorhomes. It is part of an on-going series of interviews and coach tours focusing on the GMC Motorhome owner community. Other videos in this series can be found on our YouTube channel.

#RVLIFE/TRENDS: More RVs Built During Boom with Buyers Trending Younger

BY Trevia Lind—RV sales boomed during the pandemic, clearing out some dealers’ lots in Spokane and nationwide. However, industry leaders say both a push to manufacture more units and winter’s slowdown equate to some improved inventory now despite backlogged orders.

#EVTECH/TRANSITBUS: Arrival’s Electric Bus Begins Ground Trials, Moves Closer to Certification

BY Florina Spînu (with additional reporting by Marco Kathuria)—London-based EV manufacturer Arrival (NASDAQ: ARVL) has recently announced that it started ground trials of its zero-emission Bus, moving closer to certification. Once ground trials are completed, Arrival will begin public road trials with First Bus, one of the UK’s largest transport operators.

#VIDEO/INTERVIEW: The Kohl’s — Owning a GMC Motorhome (Part 3)

By Marco Kathuria—Part three of an interview series featuring Jared and Stefanie Kohl, owners of two GMC Motorhomes. It is part of an on-going series of interviews and coach tours focusing on the GMC Motorhome owner community. Other videos in this series can be found on our YouTube channel.

#ELECTRIC/MOTORHOME: The S-Camper Mercedes EQV conversion is an All-Electric Motorhome

BY Chris Bruce (with additional reporting by Marco Kathuria)—The European motorhome industry becomes more electrified from the newly launched Mercedes-Benz EQV conversion from the Swiss company Sortimo Walter Rüegg PLC. It gives customers the option of taking a zero-emissions camping trip.

#RVSHOW/CAMPERVAN: Wingamm Displaying the OASI 540 Camper in Tampa, Florida

BY Marco Kathuria—Italian RV manufacturer, Wingamm, will be presenting their European-derived OASI 540 camper at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, FL from January 19th to January 23rd. The North American variant will feature a Ram ProMaster chassis with a 3.6L 24V gasoline engine offered with a manual or optional automatic transmission.

#ELECTRIC/DCNETWORK: Can eRV Chargers Act Like Gas Stations? It’s Not as Easy as You Think.

BY David Ferris—Vice President Kamala Harris visited an electric vehicle charging station in Maryland last month and laid out a vision for what the government’s $7.5 billion payout for charging infrastructure will create. “Absolutely make it accessible for everyone and easy,” she said, “just like filling up your car with gas.”

#CAMPING/ACTIVITIES: Eight Great Winter Activities to Try in a National Park

BY The National Part Foundation—Our national parks offer incredible recreational opportunities, no matter the time of the year you decide to visit. But during the winter months, unique activities can connect you to the wilderness, landscapes, and wonder of our national parks. Whether you’re a pro or just looking to try something new, winter is a great time to discover new activities you can enjoy. Explore just a few of the things you can find when you escape to a winter wonderland!

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