We seldom see stars at their shiniest. We are too tightly tied to the grid, which gives—light, power, water, food. And takes away—our night skies, our self reliance, and our freedom to roam. The grid is entirely indifferent to us, neither benevolent nor unkind—but still …
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DETROIT – The G1 from Grounded RV Inc. – the world’s “First Fully Customizable Smart Electric RV” – began its journey in the driveway of a home near Atlanta and made a stop at SpaceX in Seattle, before eventually finding its way to an engineering and innovation facility in Detroit for mobility-minded startups. Grounded officially […]
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Detroit-based startup Grounded is poised to shake up the RV industry with the announcement of the G1 electric camper van. The vehicle features a host of innovations, including an all-electric drivetrain, a fully-customizable interior, and smartphone integration to control and monitor its high-tech systems. But perhaps most surprising of all is that the Class B…
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Airstream / Studio F. A. Porsche Concept Travel Trailer… A travel trailer concept for the new world of outdoor adventure A Special Report, with files from Airstream Just a few days ago, we heard a whisper of news from our friends at Airstream… a spectacular concept trailer has been designed in cooperation with Studio F.A. […]
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Whether you use your RV for pleasure or you live in your RV full-time, you must always be cognizant of protecting your RV investment.
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Much like International Women’s Day, the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) is rooted in recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of women. One of the ways the organization achieves this is through the RV Women’s Alliance Awards program. Started in 2022, the program presents awards in four categories: Trailblazer Award for Lifetime Achievement, Leader of Tomorrow Award, […]
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ATHENS, Texas – With eight days to go before the first episode of the RV Unplugged reality show goes live on YouTube, the National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) has offered details about the Season One contestants in a press release. The school collaborated with some popular bloggers and video creators promoting the RV lifestyle. The […]
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GREENSBORO, N.C. – The North Carolina RV Dealers Association (NCRVDA) is reporting record attendance at its first three RV shows of 2023. The combined total attendance for the Greensboro, Charlotte and Raleigh RV shows was over 27,000 people. “The numbers of people we’re seeing at the shows are in alignment with the increased interest in […]
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AUSTIN, Texas – Outdoorsy has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023, landing the No. 4 spot in the Travel and Hospitality sector. Outdoorsy shares the company of other innovators all pioneering ways to anticipate traveler’s needs and empower guests with the independence and inspiration to travel on their terms. Fast Company‘s […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an edited excerpt of an article by Eric Colby for Soundings Trade Only, a business-to-business trade publication that covers the marine industry. Click here to read the article in full. In the past couple of years, families have taken to the water in record numbers. The same thing has happened […]
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SHIPSHEWANA, Ind. – Starcraft RV and Highland Ridge RV have announced the launch of the Xtend Solar Power Systems. These packages offer various levels of power and are now offered on the entire array of units for both brands, according to a release. The Xtend Solar packages offer true boondocking capabilities, which allow owners to […]
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Starcraft & Highland Ridge Launch Solar Power Systems Shipshewana, IN, February 15, 2023 – Starcraft RV® and Highland Ridge RV® have announced the launch of the Xtend™ Solar Power Systems. These packages offer various levels of power and are now offered on the entire array of units for both brands. The Xtend Solar packages offer […]
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Lead photo: The 2023 Fleetwood Frontier GTX motorhome. Please scroll down for details on this unit. New RVs for 23 – Part 3 Cedar Creek 360RL Fifth Wheel The Cedar Creek 360RL fifth wheel measures 40’ long by 86” wide (slides in), and 180” wide with three slide-outs extended. Dry weight is 13,134 lbs., GVWR […]
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ELKHART, Ind. – Lippert Components Inc. (Lippert), a supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) in the recreation and transportation product markets, has announced the promotion of Scott Harcek to VP of Lippert’s Building Products Operations. A native of Grand Blanc, Mich., Scott joined Lippert in […]
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Earlier this week, Roadmaster, Inc. took the wraps off its latest product, and as usual, the company is looking to make towing safer and easier. The newly announced Auxiliary Lighting Kit is built for use with any towed vehicle, including those where traditional wiring diodes simply won’t work. Best of all, insulation is a straightforward…
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Experience no-limits camping by bringing power to unserviced campsites and your favorite boondocking locations. Not only an RV backup power source, it does triple duty as an RV solar … Read more
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LOS ANGELES – VanLab, a company specializing in designing and manufacturing contemporary flatpack DIY conversion kits for camper vans, announced today the launch of an equity-based crowdfunding raise on StartEngine. The company’s innovative, contemporary approach to the RV marketplace is aimed at making #vanlife more accessible and affordable for the masses, not just the wealthy few. […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of a report by Forbes. Click here to read the full report. Recreational-vehicle makers enjoyed a record decade of sales after the Great Recession, with the industry’s unprecedented boom times coinciding with an expansion of Americans in upscale demographics, a period of relatively inexpensive gasoline, and one that […]
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OXNARD, Calif. – Bowlus, a world leader in performance luxury recreation vehicles, today (Jan. 31) announced the introduction of a new model, the Heritage Edition. The Heritage will be Bowlus’ most accessible offering and will feature a unique mill finish exterior, a custom Granite Ridge interior, and the recognizable electric off-grid power that Bowlus’ clients have […]
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An increased interest in boondocking is one of the more intriguing trends for RV campers in recent years. Thanks to more powerful and efficient solar panels and house batteries, camping off-grid has become a more viable option for many people. This trend harkens back to an era when camping with a much more adventurous activity…
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