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#WINTER/CAMPING: Tips for Winter Camping in Your RV

BY Boondockers Welcome—A recreational vehicle is not just for the bright, balmy days of summer. It’s a great option for getting out and about when the temperature drops too. Hit the road and make the most of the holiday season in your RV with our top tips for camping in the winter.

#ELECTRIC/EVCHARGING: Alaska is Getting its Own EV Charging Network

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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.

#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.

#VIDEO/INTERVIEW: The Kubisen’s Offer Advice & Tips to Prospective GMC Motorhome Owners

By Marco Kathuria—Our sister company, MKCREATIVE | media, produced this interview of Jean and Michael Kubisen, owners of a 1975 GMC Motorhome. 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.

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#ELECTRIC/TRUCK: Rivian’s Electric Pickup Truck has a Slide-Out Camp Kitchen

BY Mark Vaughn—Rivian had a number of R1T electric pickups parked on the tarmac of a private airport in the SoCal foothills, with demos set up of everything from charging the truck’s 135-kWh battery to cooking popcorn on the $5000 optional slide-out “Camp Kitchen.”

#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.

#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.

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#WINTER/CAMPING: These Are the Best National Parks to Visit during the Winter

BY Caitlin Morton—If there’s one thing the past two years of travel restrictions have taught us, it’s to appreciate all the wonderful destinations right here in the United States. The parks are a force to be reckoned with—visitor records were smashed in 2020—and they’re not going anywhere just because the temperatures are dropping.

#RVLIFE/DIVERSITY: The Unbearable Whiteness of Camping

BY Elizabeth Segran—People of color have been excluded from the camping industry for decades. The pandemic changed everything.

#BOONDOCKING/OPTIONS: RV’ers Reap What’s Been Sown This Season

BY RV Industry Association Staff—September and October were banner months for RV travel to farms, wineries, breweries, and distilleries, according to Harvest Hosts Director of Partnerships and Host Relations, Molly Edgington.

#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.

#BRAND/FOCUS: The MoonShade Portable Vehicle Awning is Perfect for Overlanding

BY Marco Kathuria—MoonShade™ by Moon is a simple portable vehicle awning that makes getting and staying outdoors more practical. It’s especially useful in desert environments or when an unexpected downpour hits your campsite.

#REHAB/RANCH: How to Jack Up a GMC Motorhome Without Popping the Windshields or Warping the Frame

BY Jim Bounds—In this video, I take you through the steps necessary to correctly—and safely—jack up your GMC Motorhome without twisting the frame or causing the front windshields to pop out! Yes, really. They will if you’re not careful!

#BLACKFRIDAY/WEEK: Up to 10% off select CAMCO RV Parts and Accessories

My Motorhome Life is running a special CAMCO Amazon.com Black Friday promotion for our followers and website users between November 22nd and December 2nd, 2021. Click through to explore these great deals before they disappear!

(Not all products are discounted for the entire period of the promotion. Subject to availability.)

#ELECTRIC/EVSE: KOA Announces Plans For Camper-Friendly EV Charging At Campgrounds Across North America

BY Kampgrounds of America—At their annual Convention, Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced a program to implement Level 2 EV Chargers designed by Jamestown Advanced Products at select campground locations across the United States and Canada.

#BLACK/FRIDAY: $200-$300 off Bluetti EB240 2400Wh/1000W Portable Power Station

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#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.

#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.

#GENERATOR/SOLAR: Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station

The Jackery Explorer 1000 is one of the most powerful portable power stations. With a 1002Wh capacity, it can supply 1000W of power (2000W surge power) using multiple output ports. Thus, it meets the power supply needs of most higher-power electrical appliances.

ADVERTISEMENT: The Jackery Explorer 1000 is one of the most powerful portable power stations. With a 1002Wh capacity, it can supply 1000W of power (2000W surge power) using multiple output ports. Thus, it meets the power supply needs of most higher-power electrical appliances.