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!
Continue reading #REHAB/RANCH: How to Jack Up a GMC Motorhome Without Popping the Windshields or Warping the FrameTag: Genesis
#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.
Continue reading #ELECTRIC/EVSE: KOA Announces Plans For Camper-Friendly EV Charging At Campgrounds Across North America#BLACK/FRIDAY: $200-$300 off Bluetti EB240 2400Wh/1000W Portable Power Station
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Continue reading #BLACK/FRIDAY: $200-$300 off Bluetti EB240 2400Wh/1000W Portable Power Station#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#ELECTRIC/EXPLAINER: The Li-ion Battery Packs that Power Global Marquees from Tesla to VW & Rivian
BY Daniel Ren— Four major battery variants that currently power electric vehicles (EV) on the road are known as NCM, NCA, LFP and sodium-ion packs. EV batteries will be in high demand over the next decade, as carmakers ramp up production and the carbon neutrality era draws nearer.
Continue reading #ELECTRIC/EXPLAINER: The Li-ion Battery Packs that Power Global Marquees from Tesla to VW & Rivian#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#GENERATOR/SOLAR: Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station
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.
Continue reading #GENERATOR/SOLAR: Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station#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#VIDEO/GMCMOTORHOME: Dolph Santorine, GMCMI President, Takes us on a Tour of His Vintage RV
By Marco Kathuria—Our sister company, MKCREATIVE | media, produced this interior GMC Motorhome tour video. 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.
Continue reading #VIDEO/GMCMOTORHOME: Dolph Santorine, GMCMI President, Takes us on a Tour of His Vintage RV#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#REHAB/RANCH: Guest Contributor, Jim Bounds, Video Publishing Schedule for November
BY Jim Bounds—Howdy Ranch Hands! I create two videos every Tuesday. I also post one video on Tuesday and one video on Thursday every week. Keep reading to see my video production and posting schedule for November 2021.
Continue reading #REHAB/RANCH: Guest Contributor, Jim Bounds, Video Publishing Schedule for November#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#ADVERTISER/COUPON: 12% Off the BougeRV 180W Solar Panel
#REHAB/RANCH: Is the GMC Motorhome a Good Choice for Young Families?
BY Jim Bounds—A few years ago I wanted to keep camping with the wife and kids, but tent camping was no longer an option. We were a young family with 3 kids, and the logistics of camping (i.e. keeping the kids clean, evening temperatures get cold, bathroom convenience, beds that don’t give you a sore back when you wake up, etc.) was getting tougher to manage. So what were my — and your — options?
Continue reading #REHAB/RANCH: Is the GMC Motorhome a Good Choice for Young Families?#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#BOOK/RELEASE: Jeff Hertzberg Book-Signing in Minneapolis, Oct. 12th.
The Best of Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day (forward by Andrew Zimmern) will be released on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Magers and Quinn Booksellers in Minneapolis asked Jeff Hertzberg, the author, to stop by on publication-date to sign books and chat with folks. It’s happening October 12, 2021 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
Continue reading #BOOK/RELEASE: Jeff Hertzberg Book-Signing in Minneapolis, Oct. 12th.#BOONDOCKING/HOWTO: 8 Tips for Boondocking with Families
BY Sam Leash—With some tips and tricks and a bit of practice, anyone can prepare to boondock, even with a group of people or with children. Follow along as we discuss all the best tips to help you prepare for your next boondocking trip.
Continue reading #BOONDOCKING/HOWTO: 8 Tips for Boondocking with Families