Gear Review: EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner/Heater

Last year we reviewed the EcoFlow Wave, a portable air conditioner designed with camper vans and car/tent camping in mind. We found that unit exceptionally well designed, offering much-needed relief when camping in warm weather. But recently EcoFlow introduced a second-generation version of the Wave that is smaller, lighter, and more powerful. In fact, the…

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The Best Powered Coolers for RVing

Portable refrigerators have been a staple in the RV camping and overlanding community for years, helping travelers keep their favorite drinks and fresh foods cold no matter where they wander. But thanks to portable power and battery technology improvements, these devices have become more reliable and efficient than ever. New models are designed to operate…

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Dabbsson Portable Power Station Review: A Versatile and Expandable Solution for the Home and Campsite

If you’ve shopped for portable power solutions for use at home and the campsite, you’ve probably heard of companies like Jackery, EcoFlow, and Goal Zero. But unless you follow the industry closely, there is a good chance you’ve never heard of Dabbsson. This relative newcomer to the market is looking to shake things up with…

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Metis Announces ‘Cell Guard’ Battery Monitoring

BRISTOL, Ind. – Metis Engineering announced in a press release the launch of Cell Guard, a new battery safety sensor that aims to revolutionize battery health monitoring for electric vehicles (EVs) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Cell Guard is a unique sensor that provides unrivalled accurate and detailed information on the health of a lithium-ion […]

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Shyft’s Blue Arc EV Delivery Vans Win ‘Green Car’ Award

NOVI, Mich. — The Shyft Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHYF), parent company of Spaertan RV Chassis, announced its Blue Arc EV delivery vehicles have received a Green Car Journal 2023 Green Car Product of Excellence award. The award honors commercial vehicles that feature greater environmental performance through higher efficiency, the integration of advanced technology and electronics, […]

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12 Items To Make Your Camping Season the Best Ever

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or a friend who loves the outdoors, you’ll want to take a look at these outdoor upgrades.

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BougeRV CRPRO30 Powered Cooler Review: An Excellent 12V Portable Refrigerator

For years, companies like Dometic and Coleman have been selling powered coolers that function like portable refrigerators at the campsite. These devices typically run off 12-volt power, often plugging directly into the cigarette lighter port found in most vehicles. But recently, we’ve seen a number of new players enter this space, bringing some innovative new…

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The First Electric Ram Pickup Truck May Be the Cure for Range Anxiety

Dodge may have been a little late with the announcement of its first electric pickup, but for fans of Ram trucks, the new 1500 REV looks like it was worth the wait. Last week, the automaker officially took the wraps off the EV, which promises to deliver incredible range and game-changing cargo and towing capacity….

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All-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV to have Targeted Range of 800 Kilometres

Canada: All-new, All-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV Unveiled with Targeted Range Over an Unsurpassed 800 Kilometres A Special Report from our friends at Stellantis Canada Ram 1500 REV to provide customers the industry’s best combination of range, towing, payload and charge time April 5, 2023, Windsor, Ontario – The all-new, all-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV […]

Ram Targets 500-Mile Range on Electric 1500 REV Pickup

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – The all-new, all-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV – the first battery-electric light-duty pickup truck from Ram Truck – makes its world debut today at the New York International Auto Show, according to a company release. The entire Ram lineup will provide customers with electrified solutions that deliver disruptive, leading-edge advanced technology […]

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GM Seeks Patent for System to Boost Towing Capacity

GM has filed a patent application for a new tow assist system capable of providing a vehicle with greater towing capacity, according to a posting at GMAuthority.com. The GM patent filing has been assigned application number US 11,607,918 B2 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and was published on March 21. The […]

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News & Notes: April 2023

Winnebago Displays, Field Tests All-Electric RV Prototype The eRV2 — a fully operational all-electric, zero-emission motorhome prototype — was unveiled at the Florida RV SuperShow in January 2023. Built on…

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Report: NHTSA Releases its Latest Rundown of RV Recalls

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the latest list of RV recalls compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Per strict NHTSA protocols, manufacturers will next notify its dealer partners of the recall notice. Each notice will include details of the affected vehicles as well as the appropriate remedy. REV Recreation Group (REV) is […]

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Runhood Rallye 600 Pro Power Station Review: A Modular Solution for Home and Travel

If you don’t follow the portable power station market closely, you would be excused for thinking there hasn’t been much new or innovative in recent years. A cursory glance at the options available often reveals numerous iterations of the same design we’ve seen for nearly a decade. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find…

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Lightship’s Electric RV Grabs More Time in the Spotlight

AUSTIN, Texas – Lightship finally showed off to the world — or at least those attending SXSW in Austin this week — a prototype of the L1, an all-electric RV designed to remove a barrier for owners of all-electric SUVs and trucks who want to haul a travel trailer on long road trips, writes Kirsten […]

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Shyft Offers EV Delivery Vans with EPA 200-Mile Range

NOVI, Mich., – The Shyft Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHYF), a North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing today (March 6) announced it has completed testing and received certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the company’s Blue Arc EV Solutions Class 3, 4 and 5 electric delivery vehicles. EPA test results have revealed the […]

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Computer-Generated Images Imagine Tesla Semi as an RV

After years of research and development, Tesla finally started shipping its long-anticipated Semi truck to commercial customers in December 2022. That’s three years later than the company initially expected the vehicle to be ready. Still, thanks to its impressive range and towing capacity, it is already making waves in the trucking industry. But the EV’s…

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The Best Class B Camper Vans of 2023

While larger motorhomes and travel trailers have been popular for decades, Class B camper vans have seen a sharp rise in popularity in recent years. Smaller and more compact than their Class A and Class C siblings, these vehicles sacrifice interior space in favor of maneuverability, versatility, and convenience. And because these vans are often…

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Mercedes-Benz Preps eSprinter as an Electric Campervan

Mercedes-Benz is going electric by 2030. That means huge changes throughout the Mercedes lineup, including to the Sprinter van, which is a popular base vehicle for camper van upfitters. In that vein, Mercedes just unveiled the new eSprinter electric van. It’s coming to America in one version: a long wheelbase, high-roof model with the largest battery pack, according […]

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The Adventure 1 is a Tough—and Cute—Electric Off-Road RV

As the old saying goes, “necessity breeds ingenuity.” Such was the case for the Chief Scientist at a company called Potential Motors. When his four-wheel drive Sprinter van continually got stuck while traveling off-road, Chris Newton returned to the drawing board to design a better vehicle. The result was the Adventure 1, a small—but highly…

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