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.Â
Continue reading #RVLIFE/REPORT: Ever Drive Past an RV Dealer and Wonder Who is Buying Them? Turns Out, Lots of PeopleTag: Westcraft
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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.
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.Â
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#RVLIFE/CAMPING: Why Your RV May Be Too Old For RV Parks
BY Robyne Stevenson—Ageism is never appropriate — even for RVs! Did you know that some commercial parks are now enforcing a 10 years old rule? If your RV is more than 10 years old, you may be denied a spot in some RV parks.
Continue reading #RVLIFE/CAMPING: Why Your RV May Be Too Old For RV Parks#REHAB/RANCH: Guest Contributor, Jim Bounds, Oct. Video Publishing Schedule
BY Jim Bounds—I would like to thank everyone for their interest in my Electric Motorhome Dream video posted on the #MyMotorhomeLife website last month. I’ve been getting so many responses via YouTube and through the Motorhome Rehab Ranch Patreon, I’ve decided that there’s clearly an interest in this topic and so I’ll be making more videos in the future.
Continue reading #REHAB/RANCH: Guest Contributor, Jim Bounds, Oct. Video Publishing Schedule#RVLIFE/REPORT: RV Dealers Think New Campers Are Pieces Of Junk, Too
By Mercedes Streeter: If you purchased a new RV recently and felt that your new rig is more of a pile of crap than you expected, you’re probably not imagining things. According to a report from RV Travel, longtime RV dealers are tired of manufacturers building RVs with terrible quality, too and they’re complaining about it.Â
Continue reading #RVLIFE/REPORT: RV Dealers Think New Campers Are Pieces Of Junk, Too#VIDEO/ELECTRICRV: Is the Future Looking Bright for Electric RVs?
By Marco Kathuria: In his latest video, guest contributor, Jim Bounds discusses the three elements that need to be incorporated into electric motorhomes of the future if they are to be successful in the marketplace.
Continue reading #VIDEO/ELECTRICRV: Is the Future Looking Bright for Electric RVs?#ELECTRIC/BRANDFOCUS: The Canoo Electric Lifestyle Vehicle Launches Late 2022
BY Marco Kathuria—Canoo has developed a breakthrough electric vehicle that is reinventing the automotive landscape. Prospective buyers can configure the vehicle to provide the utility of a cargo carrier, campervan, minibus, mobile people mover, pickup truck, and more. The company says that the modular EV platform will include up to 300hp and 332 lb.-ft. of peak motor torque with 250 miles of battery range.Â
Continue reading #ELECTRIC/BRANDFOCUS: The Canoo Electric Lifestyle Vehicle Launches Late 2022#ELECTRIC/RVNEWS: Manufacturer Unveils Electric RV Chassis Plans
By RVNews: Specialty vehicle manufacturer The Shyft Group unveiled plans to launch an all-electric chassis platform made to serve RVs and other markets.
Continue reading #ELECTRIC/RVNEWS: Manufacturer Unveils Electric RV Chassis Plans#REHAB/RANCH: RV Fire Suppression and Why it Could Save Your Life
Get the most effective fire suppression chemical for your vehicle application. It’s required by NASCAR and demanded by anyone serious about protecting their coach from fire damage. It takes an instant for a coach or camper to ignite beyond help, and it will burn to the ground so quickly it will scare you—it should. Fire on the road is a very serious thing!
Continue reading #REHAB/RANCH: RV Fire Suppression and Why it Could Save Your Life#ELECTRIC/EVNEWS: GreenPower Delivers Five EV Star Cab and Chassis to Forest River
BY Marco Kathuria: Forest River is the market share leader in cutaway buses, motorhomes, and other recreational vehicles, and will utilize the EV Star Cab and Chassis as part of their electrification strategy by building their top-tier body and integrating it with GreenPower’s purpose-built, zero-emission platform.
Continue reading #ELECTRIC/EVNEWS: GreenPower Delivers Five EV Star Cab and Chassis to Forest River#RVLIFE/BUYING: Looking to Buy a Camper? New or Used, Good Luck With That
BY Deirdre Fleming—There’s record demand for campers and other RVs at Maine dealerships during the pandemic, and private sellers are cashing in quickly on used sales via social media sites.
Continue reading #RVLIFE/BUYING: Looking to Buy a Camper? New or Used, Good Luck With That#REHAB/RANCH: The Alternator Light Circuit in a 1973-1978 GMC Motorhome.
I know its hard to believe but there was a flaw in the chassis circuit wiring in our coach. I say flaw, actually every GM vehicle of the era was wired exactly the same so I’m not sure exactly why our coaches are more susceptible to this problem but it looks like they do.
Continue reading #REHAB/RANCH: The Alternator Light Circuit in a 1973-1978 GMC Motorhome.#REHAB/RANCH: What is the Motorhome Rehab Ranch? Jim Bounds Explains.
So what is “Motorhome Rehab Ranch” and why do you want to be a Ranch Hand?
I figured it was time I provided resources and guidance to you “newbies”. You know, folks who’ve just bought a motorhome or are thinking about buying one. That’s what this series is going to be about.
Continue reading #REHAB/RANCH: What is the Motorhome Rehab Ranch? Jim Bounds Explains.