Suppliers Benefit from Boom with New Product Development

Like the rest of the RV industry, those supplier companies producing products both seen and unseen on the RV exterior have benefited greatly from the boom of the last three years. And, again like the rest of the industry, many suppliers specializing in RV exteriors also are seeing a slowdown. That said, others selling into […]

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Shawllar’s Flexible Solar Panels to ‘Power the RV World’

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following release is from Shawllar Energy, a tech-driven, clean energy solutions provider and an established industry leader focusing on smart energy and distributed smart photovoltaic systems with the world’s leading back contact MWT (metal wrap through) technology as the core. The parent company of Shawllar Energy is GoodWe Power Supply Technology Co. […]

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Detroit’s ‘Grounded RV’ Offers Customizable Electric B-Van

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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Bowlus Goes All-Electric Across Entire Luxury RV Lineup

OXNARD, Calif. – Bowlus, the world leader in performance luxury recreation vehicles, today (March 21) announced its move to be the first fully electric RV company. The move to all-electric follows the success of the Bowlus Volterra, the world’s first all-electric RV, which Bowlus launched in August of last year, according to the company release. All […]

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Harvest Hosts, Jayco Form ‘Adventure Ready’ Partnership

VAIL, Colo., – Harvest Hosts, a membership program giving RVers access to unique overnight camping options, is announcing today (March 21) the introduction of its new Harvest Hosts Adventure Ready program in partnership with Jayco, a leading manufacturer of towable and motorized RVs. The Harvest Hosts Adventure Ready program will include RV/camper models that are fully-equipped […]

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Aero Teardrops Makes Handcrafted Custom Trailers for Any Adventure

Teardrop trailers have been around for nearly a century, and thanks to their classic design and innovative use of space, they never seem to go out of style. These small and lightweight towables remain incredibly popular today, with dozens of companies offering unique and interesting models built for use on and off road. These manufacturers find…

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With EV Startup Boom Over, Companies Now Wary of a Bust

By last year, the world was supposed to have three-wheeled electric cars powered by roof-mounted solar panels. Cities were to see electric buses flooded with natural light and padded by soothing grays reminiscent of a luxury Manhattan apartment. Commercial deliveries would zip across the nation in matte electric vans, carrying more stuff for less money, […]

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Solar Power for Off-Road Campers

Off-Road Camping: A Solar Power Primer… A Special Report by Colt Fetters Click on the Blue Type to open a new browser window with additional information on each type of product… Solar power has never been more popular in off-road setups. Travellers are looking for as much power as possible to charge their batteries and […]

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New Edition of Canadian RV Standards Set to be Released

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is publishing a new edition of the CSA Z240 RV standard. The CSA Z240 is the Canadian RV industry safety standard equivalent of the American National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1192, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The Canadian Standards Association Technical Committee […]

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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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The Keystone Cougar Sport is an Awesome Fifth-Wheel You Can Tow with a Half-Ton Truck

If you think all fifth-wheelers are big, ponderous trailers that require a massive truck to tow, think again. The Keystone Cougar Sport is a versatile, well-appointed option for those who own a half-ton pick-up but don’t want to sacrifice on comforts and amenities. Best of all, it offers a lot of value, delivering a fantastic…

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Sneak Peek: Tvan Lightning

Like it or not, the world is gradually moving away from fossil fuels, focusing on renewable energy. This has led to increased demand for onboard high-capacity battery systems in RVs that can run induction cooktops and power other electrical appliances. The result: an RV that […]

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NRVTA Promoting RV Lifestyle While Growing Tech Ranks

  The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) in Athens, Texas, is looking to expand its operation with a satellite school and potential additional learning centers in the next 18 months. Terry Cooper, managing director of the school built on turning out educated RV owners, inspectors and service technicians, said it’s not so much that the […]

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Chinook RV Seeks Dealer Partners to ‘Dive into New Territory’

Officials at Chinook RV, the legendary Class B & B+ manufacturer based out of Peru, Ind., announces they are looking to bring on experienced RV dealers to its dealer network and “Dive into New Territory.” Chinook is synonymous with “Quaility, Integrity, & Reliability,” according to a company release. Since 1938 RV superstores and small market […]

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Airstream Partners with Porsche on Innovative Concept Trailer

JACKSON CENTER, Ohio – Airstream Inc., maker of the iconic riveted aluminum travel trailers and best-in-class touring coaches, today (March 9) unveiled a concept travel trailer developed in partnership with legendary design firm Studio F. A. Porsche. The concept will be showcased at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas beginning […]

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