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#VIDEO/ELECTRICRV: Is the Future Looking Bright for Electric RVs?

By Marco Kathuria: In his latest video, guest contributor, Jim Bounds discusses the three elements that need to be incorporated into electric motorhomes of the future if they are to be successful in the marketplace.

#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.

#ELECTRIC/RVNEWS: Manufacturer Unveils Electric RV Chassis Plans

By RVNews: Specialty vehicle manufacturer The Shyft Group unveiled plans to launch an all-electric chassis platform made to serve RVs and other markets.

#REHAB/RANCH: RV Fire Suppression and Why it Could Save Your Life

Get the most effective fire suppression chemical for your vehicle application. It’s required by NASCAR and demanded by anyone serious about protecting their coach from fire damage. It takes an instant for a coach or camper to ignite beyond help, and it will burn to the ground so quickly it will scare you—it should. Fire on the road is a very serious thing!

#ELECTRIC/EVNEWS: GreenPower Delivers Five EV Star Cab and Chassis to Forest River

BY Marco Kathuria: Forest River is the market share leader in cutaway buses, motorhomes, and other recreational vehicles, and will utilize the EV Star Cab and Chassis as part of their electrification strategy by building their top-tier body and integrating it with GreenPower’s purpose-built, zero-emission platform.

#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.

#REHAB/RANCH: The Alternator Light Circuit in a 1973-1978 GMC Motorhome.

23ft GMC Motorhome "Birchaven" for sale.

I know its hard to believe but there was a flaw in the chassis circuit wiring in our coach. I say flaw, actually every GM vehicle of the era was wired exactly the same so I’m not sure exactly why our coaches are more susceptible to this problem but it looks like they do.

#REHAB/RANCH: What is the Motorhome Rehab Ranch? Jim Bounds Explains.

So what is “Motorhome Rehab Ranch” and why do you want to be a Ranch Hand?

I figured it was time I provided resources and guidance to you “newbies”. You know, folks who’ve just bought a motorhome or are thinking about buying one. That’s what this series is going to be about.