I was looking through YouTube for article ideas and came across an interesting take by an RV dealer. Was he mocking EVs? No. Was he suggesting people don’t get them? Again, no. Instead, he made it clear that the industry he works in and analyzes is going to have to adapt and change. While that […]
Don’t Fall For Aerodynamic Junk Science When Shopping Trailers (Part 2)
In Part 1, I discussed how teardrop shapes tend to make for the best aerodynamic efficiency, why that is, and then how things go wrong with many bogus almost-a-teardrop designs. In this article, I’m going to discuss one more aspect of aerodynamic design, how to actually optimize a larger trailer for aerodynamic efficiency, and discuss […]
Don’t Fall For Aerodynamic Junk Science When Shopping For Trailers (Especially For Your EV)
For most people, the ultimate camper is one with as much luxury and as much space as possible. This often means something the size of a bus, and sometimes even bigger and taller. I get why people like that, but the cost of moving it around means you’d better have a pretty big budget for […]
DIYers Have Been Quietly Building The Green Campers Of Tomorrow
In a recent article, I lamented the competing pressures of efficiency and luxury in campers. I wanted something small, light, and efficient that my Bolt EUV could tow, because nothing spoils a fun trip like going into debt (both financial and to my kids for ruining the planet) to cover the fuel bill. But, living […]
It Ain’t Easy: Affordable Electric RVing When The Family Wants American Luxury
One thing I’ve written a fair amount about here is electric RVing. The good news? It’s definitely possible. If you’ve got money for a Tesla Model X and you can find a lighter camper to tow, it’s not a big deal. The same is largely true for electric trucks like the Ford F-150 Lightning or […]
This Couple Is Hauling A Camper With A…Bolt? (& It Works Fine)
I’ve written quite a few articles on here about electric RVing. Why? Because gas-powered RVing is EXPENSIVE. This is especially true for the gas prices we’ve seen in 2022 so far. But RVing presents some serious challenges for electric drivetrains. To push something like a Class A motorhome (the ones that look like a bus) […]