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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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

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#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.