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.
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#RVSHOW/FLORIDA: Winnebago Reveals New eRV Concept With 125 Miles of Range
BY Marco Kathuria—Winnebago Industries revealed an all-electric concept motorhome developed by the company’s Advanced Technology Group (ATG) at the Florida RV Super Show and live on Facebook on January 18, 2022.
Continue reading #RVSHOW/FLORIDA: Winnebago Reveals New eRV Concept With 125 Miles of Range#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.
Continue reading #EVTECH/TRANSITBUS: Arrival’s Electric Bus Begins Ground Trials, Moves Closer to Certification#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.
Continue reading #VIDEO/INTERVIEW: The Kohl’s — Owning a GMC Motorhome (Part 3)#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.
Continue reading #ELECTRIC/MOTORHOME: The S-Camper Mercedes EQV conversion is an All-Electric Motorhome#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.
Continue reading #RVSHOW/CAMPERVAN: Wingamm Displaying the OASI 540 Camper in Tampa, Florida#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.”
Continue reading #ELECTRIC/DCNETWORK: Can eRV Chargers Act Like Gas Stations? It’s Not as Easy as You Think.#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!
Continue reading #CAMPING/ACTIVITIES: Eight Great Winter Activities to Try in a National Park#VIDEO/INTERVIEW: The Kohl’s Describe their Experience of Owning a GMC Motorhome (Part 2)
By Marco Kathuria—Part two 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.
Continue reading #VIDEO/INTERVIEW: The Kohl’s Describe their Experience of Owning a GMC Motorhome (Part 2)#PHOTO/CONTEST: Winners of 2021 America the Beautiful Photo Contest Announced
BY Rebecca Aloisi—Scenic America is delighted to announce the winners of its inaugural America the Beautiful Photo Contest. The contest attracted more than 400 entries from photographers across the country of all skill levels.
Continue reading #PHOTO/CONTEST: Winners of 2021 America the Beautiful Photo Contest Announced#ELECTRIC/EVCHARGING: The US’ First-Ever National EV & eRV Charging Summit is Coming, and it’s Free to the Public
BY Michelle Lewis—A coalition of business, labor, and environmental advocacy leaders will host the US’ first-ever National EV Charging Summit on January 20, 2022. Members of the public are invited to attend, and it’s free.
Continue reading #ELECTRIC/EVCHARGING: The US’ First-Ever National EV & eRV Charging Summit is Coming, and it’s Free to the Public#ELECTRIC/BRANDUPDATE: Canoo Plans EV Production in 2022 in Arkansas, dropping Netherlands Plan
BY Stephen Edelstein (with additional reporting by Marco Kathuria)—EV startup Canoo has ceased contract manufacturing discussions with the Netherlands’ VDL Nedcar, opting instead to build EVs at its own United States facilities starting in 2022.
Continue reading #ELECTRIC/BRANDUPDATE: Canoo Plans EV Production in 2022 in Arkansas, dropping Netherlands Plan#SOLD/BUSCONVERSION: This Old GMC Transit Bus Was Converted Into The Perfect RV
BY Mercedes Streeter—This RV conversion is so good that it looks like it could have rolled out of an Indiana motorhome factory. The 1993 GMC RTS-II started life as a transit bus, but now it’s the perfect RV. The bus recently sold on Facebook Marketplace for $13,500.
Continue reading #SOLD/BUSCONVERSION: This Old GMC Transit Bus Was Converted Into The Perfect RV#VIDEO/INTERVIEW: The Kohl’s Describe their Experience of Owning a GMC Motorhome (Part 1)
By Marco Kathuria—Part one 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.
Continue reading #VIDEO/INTERVIEW: The Kohl’s Describe their Experience of Owning a GMC Motorhome (Part 1)#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.
Continue reading #WINTER/CAMPING: Tips for Winter Camping in Your RV#ELECTRIC/EVCHARGING: Alaska is Getting its Own EV Charging Network
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.
Continue reading #ELECTRIC/EVCHARGING: Alaska is Getting its Own EV Charging Network#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.
Continue reading #RVLIFE/EMISSIONS: CARB Bans RV Generators Starting In 2028#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.
Continue reading #VIDEO/INTERVIEW: The Kubisen’s Offer Advice & Tips to Prospective GMC Motorhome Owners#OPT7LIGHTING/COUPON: 15% Off OPT7 RV, Truck, and Car LED Lighting Kits
#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.”
Continue reading #ELECTRIC/TRUCK: Rivian’s Electric Pickup Truck has a 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.
Continue reading #OVERLANDING/CAMPER: This Land Rover Defender Camper Recently Sold for US$82,000#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.
Continue reading #RVLIFE/STUDY: Latest “Class C” RV Owner Demographic Study