Believe it or not, another week has come and gone. That means it’s time for another quick round-up of the latest news from the RV and camping industries. It has been a relatively slow week, but here are a few stories worth having on your radar.
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- Advanced RV Introduces Short-Term Lease Program: Leasing a vehicle is a common practice in the automotive space, but is practically nonexistent in the RV world. But Ohio-based Advanced RV is looking to change that with the introduction of a new short-term lease program. The company specializes in custom Class B models, usually built on the Mercedes Sprinter platform. To help new RVers take an ownership test drive, the brand is now offering leases of one to 12 months, at the end of which the lessee can decide if they want to purchase the camper van or return it to the company. Currently, there are 15 models to choose from, all of which are pre-owned. Find out more here.
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- EcoFlow Launches Ultra-Light Trail Series Power Stations: For our money, EcoFlow is the most innovative company working in the portable power space today. The brand is constantly pushing the boundaries for what it can do with the batteries and tech available, while focusing on developing next-generation technology for the future. This week, the company announced the Trail Series of power stations, which are lightweight, highly portable, and very affordable. These new models come in two versions—the Trail 300 and Trail Plus 300. Both versions weigh just 5.69 lbs. and deliver up to 300W of DC power. They come with five charging ports, including two standard USB-A ports, a 100W USB-C port, a 140W bidirectional USB-C port, and a 12V car outlet. The “Plus” model also has a detachable handle that doubles as a 140W USB-C cable, a built-in multi-functional camping light, and compatibility with the EcoFlow app. Click here to learn more.
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- Escapees RV Club Announces First-Ever “Resort Getaway”: The Escapees RV Club has been around for nearly 50 years, and yet it is still finding ways to surprise and delight RV owners. This week, the membership-based organization announced its first-ever “Resort Getaway,” which is a five-day event set to take place at the Resort at Canopy Oaks in Florida. The goal is to create a fun and relaxing gathering point for members at an upscale campground that boasts oversized RV sites with full hookups, a massive clubhouse, heated pool and spa, pickleball courts, daily continental breakfasts, catered dinners, evening socials, and curated activities for everyone. The event is scheduled to take place November 3-7, 2020. Find out more here.
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- Spacious Skies Campgrounds Invites You to Follow the Fall Color Trail: Spacious Skies Campgrounds, which has 15 deluxe campsites across the eastern US, always comes up with creative ways to get RVers traveling. Case in point, recently the brand shared its Fall Color Trail, which serves as a route for travelers to take to observe the peak colors of autumn as they’re taking place, with stays at Spacious Skies locations. The route starts in Abbott, Maine, and meanders south all the way to Savannah, Georgia, with more than a dozen stops in between. The trail rundown shares not only when to go, but also which trees will be changing colors when you’re there. It also provides estimated driving time and distance, and more. Check it out here.
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- Hankook Tires Says Americans Increasingly Likely to Go Off-Road: A new survey from Hankook Tires shows Americans are feeling more confident and eager for off-road travel and adventures. This week, the company revealed its Hankook Gauge index, which is purportedly the longest-running survey of consumer behavior in the tire industry. Among the revelations was that 7 out of 10 drivers were interested in trying adventurous driving experiences, with off-roading receiving the most attention. This is especially true with younger drivers, 85% of whom said they are looking for all-terrain driving options. And thanks to better vehicles and tires, these drivers feel ready to tackle technical driving, even in challenging weather conditions. Find out more here.
That’s a wrap for this week. See you next week for another RV news round-up.
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