Oregon-based Outside Van has announced it is joining forces with Volta Power Systems to build the onboard electrical systems for its new line of Class B RVs. The company has been renovating camper vans for its clients for years but recently announced that it was producing its own standardized line of vehicles too. This partnership ensures that those new models will be equipped with an onboard electrical system designed to support boondocking and camping off-grid. The first two Outside Van models are called the Approach and Syncline. Both come with a 13,200-watt lithium-ion battery system court ..read more

Keystone RV is joining forces with LandTrust—a company that facilitates outdoor recreational activities on private lands—to help RVers find a place to camp this summer. The two organizations have partnered with 75 landowners in Montana and Idaho to allow overnight stays at RV-friendly ranches, farms, and other properties. The program is available exclusively to Keystone owners, along with their friends and family. RVers can get a preview of some of the available sites and sign-up to book the locations on the LandTrust website. Once an account is created, Keystone owners can utilize the company ..read more

Outdoor gear and camping equipment manufacturer Dometic has debuted a line of inflatable shelters for use at the campsite. The company recently unveiled a rooftop tent and a free-standing shelter that do away with traditional metal or fiberglass poles in favor of Dometic’s AIR Frame technology. This approach drastically reduces weight and set-up time while maintaining weather resistance and comfort. Photo Credit: Colton Jacobs/Dometic The Dometic TRT 140 Air rooftop tent is designed for use on compact cars, hatchbacks, and pickup trucks. It features a single point of inflation that allows it ..read more

There is no question we’ve seen a lot of fun and exciting firepits over the years, including models that are almost entirely smokeless or offer nearly-unimpaired views of the flames. We’ve even used portable models that cleverly collapse down to an incredibly small size for better storage and transport. But we’ve never encountered a firepit quite like the Ukiah Voyager, which has a built-in Bluetooth speaker that makes the flames dance when music plays. The sleek and stylish Voyager’s is available in either black or white and makes an attractive centerpiece in the backyard or at a campsite. Th ..read more

If you’ve been following tech news for the past six months, you’re probably aware that artificial intelligence (AI) is suddenly everywhere. From major search engines like Google and Bing to office apps and photo editing software, everything is getting smarter, more creative, and easier to use thanks to AI. Naturally, it was only a matter of time before this technology found its way into the RV space. A few weeks back, a website called AdventureGenie launched an AI-powered online tool to help RVers plan their camping trips. The travel-planning software can reportedly create complete itineraries ..read more

With more than 80 campgrounds located across 23 states and British Columbia, Thousand Trails has established itself as a premiere destination for travelers and campers. And with the Thousand Trails Camping Pass, RVers gain access to those sites without paying a nightly fee. Better still, for a limited time, Good Sam members save $175 off the price of the annual pass, making an already outstanding bargain even better. Photo Credit: Thousand Trails Thousand Trails campgrounds are located in some of the most popular destinations across the country, including Florida, Arizona, California, Colora ..read more

By now, most RVers know that a portable grill is one of the best things they can take on their camping trips. Whether grilling up hot dogs and burgers for lunch or making steaks or roast chicken for dinner, nothing beats a meal made over a fire. But an increasing number of RV owners are also discovering the joys of slow cooking in a smoker. This style of cooking takes a bit more time and patience, but the results can be amazing, producing delicious barbecued pork and beef, succulent sausage, and savory poultry. The rise in popularity of homemade barbecue has led to tremendous growth in the smo ..read more

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 Wave 2 is better than its predecessor in every way. And best of all, it can now double as a space heater too. Photo Credit: Kraig Becker Building a Better Air Conditioner The original Wave air conditioner did a great job of cooling down a ..read more

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Popular RV manufacturer Lance Camper has launched a beautiful new website. The company’s updated internet presence includes stunning new imagery, expanded information on its line of truck campers and travel trailers, and plenty of content focused on its all-new Enduro adventure trailer. The website refresh brings Lance’s entire 2023 lineup into focus and reveals some big things for the company. In addition to providing visitors with full specs on all of the RV manufacturer’s campers, it also has an online shopping tools for new customers and support for existing owners. Other pages provide the ..read more