BY–Mercedes Streeter. This year, RV sales are returning to pre-pandemic normals. Despite that, camper vans continue to be a substantial segment. If you like Airstreams, its cheapest new camper van is the $147,570 Rangeline. Or, for half of that money, you can roll into a campground with something that’ll turn some heads.
Continue reading #SOLD/VINTAGE: This Airstream Argosy Is Cheaper Than A New Campervan And Looks Way BetterTag: Lazy Daze
RULES/CAMPERS: Why Some RV Storage Facilities & Campgrounds Are Banning RVs Over 10 Years Old
BY Lynne Fedorick—Most RVers are aware of bans on older RVs at RV parks. However, some RV storage facilities are joining many RV parks in banning rigs that are more than 10 years old. In a thread on Forest River Forums, RV owners expressed shock at this increasing trend. Why would an RV storage facility have a 10-year rule?
Continue reading RULES/CAMPERS: Why Some RV Storage Facilities & Campgrounds Are Banning RVs Over 10 Years Old#PRODUCT/REVIEW: The BioLite AlpenGlow Mini Lantern
BY Christopher Gardner—When notice of the release of the AlpenGlow 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.
Continue reading #PRODUCT/REVIEW: The BioLite AlpenGlow Mini Lantern#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.
Continue reading #WRENCHING/VINTAGE: “You Must Believe You Can Repair It”#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.
Continue reading #CAMPERCONCEPT: Citroen Type Holidays Concept Recent Debut As Modern Camper With Retro Style#REHAB/RANCH: Get Rid of Your “Stinky Slinky” and Replace it with a Macerator
BY Jim Bounds—In this video, I take you through the basic setup of a macerator system on a GMC Motorhome—this system is good for most ANY RV!—and why you should consider switching to this clean and efficient means of dumping the contents of your black and gray tanks.
Continue reading #REHAB/RANCH: Get Rid of Your “Stinky Slinky” and Replace it with a Macerator#VINTAGERV: This 1977 Coachman Motorhome Recently Sold at Auction
BY Motorious—Step back in time with the remarkable 1977 Coachman Motorhome, a true testament to nostalgia and family ownership. With a rich history and exceptional preservation, this vehicle is a true time capsule that was waiting to be discovered.
Continue reading #VINTAGERV: This 1977 Coachman Motorhome Recently Sold at Auction#VIDEO/WALKAROUND: Scott Sommers Shows Us Around the Interior of His 1974 GMC Motorhome (Complete Episode)
BY Barry Ard—An interior tour of a vintage RV owner-conducted tour series featuring Scott Sommers, owner of a fully-restored 1974 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.
Continue reading #VIDEO/WALKAROUND: Scott Sommers Shows Us Around the Interior of His 1974 GMC Motorhome (Complete Episode)#PRODUCT/REVIEW: OPT7 Aura Pro Interior LED Lighting Kit Video
BY Marco Kathuria—I installed the standard kit in our 1973 GMC Motorhome a few years ago with the intention of having a system that provided footwell lighting that was both dimmable and also offered a full spectrum of colours to choose from.
Continue reading #PRODUCT/REVIEW: OPT7 Aura Pro Interior LED Lighting Kit Video#REHAB/RANCH: The Birchaven – A GMC Motorhome Project (Part 1)
BY Jim Bounds—In this video, Jason Stryker talks about an ongoing GMC Motorhome project, what it entails, what to expect, and more. Stay tuned for updates!
Continue reading #REHAB/RANCH: The Birchaven – A GMC Motorhome Project (Part 1)#PARTNER/FOCUS: 8 Power Supply Solutions for ZERO BREEZE Mark2 AC
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.
Continue reading #PARTNER/FOCUS: 8 Power Supply Solutions for ZERO BREEZE Mark2 AC#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.
Continue reading #FEATURED/PARTNER: BioLite Energy Brings Energy Everywhere™#HISTORY/MOTORHOME: Evolution of the 1973-1978 GMC MotorHome
BY Mike Bumbeck—A longstanding tradition in the recreational-vehicle manufacturing world is to take an existing heavy or super-duty truck chassis and simply have a coachbuilder add the home on top. Not so for the GMC Motorhome built from 1973-1978.
Continue reading #HISTORY/MOTORHOME: Evolution of the 1973-1978 GMC MotorHome#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.
Continue reading #RVLIFE/CHOICES: Is the Motorhome or Camper Life for You?#PARTNER/FOCUS: Ooni Pizza Ovens, Tools, & Recipes
Share The Joy of Great Pizza. Shop the full range of products by Ooni Pizza Ovens to bring the pizzeria right to your own backyard. Whether you are passionate about pellets, wild about wood-flame cooking, crazy about charcoal or geeky about gas? We’ve got you covered, so you could cook fantastic pizza at home.
Continue reading #PARTNER/FOCUS: Ooni Pizza Ovens, Tools, & Recipes#SOLD/GMCMOTORHOME: This 1976 23ft “Birchaven” Sold for Big Bucks
By Marco Kathuria—Our sister company, MKCREATIVE | media, produced and marketed this motorhome sales video. UPDATE: The owner has sold this particular GMC Motorhome along with his other 23ft coach.
Continue reading #SOLD/GMCMOTORHOME: This 1976 23ft “Birchaven” Sold for Big Bucks#PRODUCT/REVIEW: The Rechargeable BioLite HeadLamp 325
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.
Continue reading #PRODUCT/REVIEW: The Rechargeable BioLite HeadLamp 325#SPONSORED/PRODUCT: The Most Powerful RV Cell Signal Booster on the Market
“The Destination RV is the obvious choice for anyone that’s looking to ensure strong cell signal on any cellular-connected device, no matter where ‘home’ is that month“, according to Wilson Electronics’ CEO Bruce Lancaster.
Continue reading #SPONSORED/PRODUCT: The Most Powerful RV Cell Signal Booster on the Market#VINTAGERV/FORSALE: The World’s Fastest GMC Motorhome Can Be Yours for $95,000
BY Rob Stumpf—Land speed records are a hell of a thing. Imagine traveling down the Bonneville Salt Flats at nearly 500 MPH in a purpose-built rocket-shaped car, or even just over half that in something a bit more mundane-looking. The thrill you might feel from traveling that fast is something that most of us will only get to dream of doing…unless, of course, you buy or build something capable of setting records.
Continue reading #VINTAGERV/FORSALE: The World’s Fastest GMC Motorhome Can Be Yours for $95,000#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.
Continue reading #PRODUCT/REVIEW: Using the BioLite BaseCharge 1500 Solar Generator#RALLY/GMCMOTORHOME: GMCMI 2023 Spring Convention
BY Marco Kathuria—Celebrate the introduction of the GMC Motorhome with GMC Motorhomes International (GMCMI) at the 2023 Spring GMCMI Convention. GMC Motorhome owners, their friends and families, plus anyone interested in these classic RVs will be gathering at the Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi from April 27-May 3, 2023.
Continue reading #RALLY/GMCMOTORHOME: GMCMI 2023 Spring Convention