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The California generator ban and RV travellers

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By Russ De Maris  | gls55 holdings ltd The decision by the State of California Air Resources Board (CARB) has angered   RV manufacturers and worried would be RV travellers alike. But the seeming  generator ban may mean much more to industry than to RVers on the ground. What’s behind the ruling? CARB was ordered by law to develop new rules that would reduce air pollutant- emissions from “small engines” to zero by 2035. When we say “small engines,” the agency targeted small engines on equipment like lawn mowers, leaf blowers, weed eaters. Even gas-powered pressure washers were roped in. And yes, a generator ban got mixed in, as well. Small emergency generators, as used by families and small businesses, were exempted, provided they are permanently mounted or “fixed” units. The agency trotted out statistics that show that SORE (small off-road equipment) produces huge amounts of air pollutants. These include particulates and nitrogen oxide. Admittedly, these pollutants do take a serious to
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Young Families Driving The Future Of RV Ownership

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 By  Shane Devenish  | gls55 holdings ltd One of the most exciting trends in RV ownership over the past few years has been the increase in families with young children, reports the RV Industry Association (RVIA). According to the recent Go RVing RV Owner Demographic Profile, these owners are under 45 years old and have children living at home who are, in many cases, driving their parents’ vacation schedules, transportation modes, and destinations. RVing among young families is not new, of course; 57% of current owners in this demographic grew up with RVs. But the increase the industry is seeing now – 27% of all current owners are young families – seems likely to be driven by changes in technology that allow these primarily college-educated, affluent, and full-time employees to work remote. The closure of primary and secondary schools due to COVID-19 also made remote education a possibility for their children over the past year. What motivates them to adopt the RV life is more timeless,
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Rocky Mountain National Park by RV

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Originally Published in  MotorHome Magazine | gls55 holdings ltd Rocky Mountain National Park is indeed more than incredible alpine views … but, wow, those views are stunning! The Rocky Mountains  stretch for 200 miles along the Continental Divide of the United States, and Rocky Mountain National Park is just a mere 415 square miles of some of the world’s highest terrain. “Majestic” can’t even begin to describe the park’s alpine lakes and forested valleys which rise to Longs Peak, at 14,259 feet the highest point in the park. Known as “Rocky” to locals, Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the highest-in-elevation national parks in the country. Weather permitting, it’s open year-round and is the third most visited National Park in the country — definitely a must for RVers who enjoy mind-blowing scenery and abundant wildlife. The park is bisected by Trail Ridge Road, which climbs to 12,183 feet and is the highest paved through-road in the United States. It climbs and winds its way eas
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RV rentals were up 846% in April 2021

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  RVshare | gls55 holdings ltd According to a Phocuswright Consumer Travel Survey in partnership with RVshare, more than a quarter (28%) of travelers have rented an RV for leisure travel, and the majority want to do it again. In fact, 84% of travelers who rented an RV last year are interested in renting again in the next 12 months, and 81% are interested in renting an RV even after the COVID-19 pandemic. AUSTIN, Texas  and  AKRON, Ohio ,  PRNewswire/ -- The world's first and largest peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace,  RVshare , reveals that bookings are surging ahead of the summer travel season. April reservations are up 846% from this time last year. At the onset of COVID-19, all travel came to a halt until National Parks reopened. Then, RVshare saw a huge influx of bookings as people yearned to get outside and connect with nature. Now a year later, RVshare predicts another summer of record-setting bookings, cementing RV travel as a category that is here to stay. According to a
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Tips to make your RV family vacation memorable, maybe a rental?

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Margaret Craig-Bourdin | gls55 holdings ltd An RV vacation can be daunting to plan for first-timers, but a little foresight can go a long way     How can you combine the thrill of the open road with the convenience and comfort of home—all while playing games with your kids and singing along to tunes on the way?  The answer is RVing, of course. Not only does this vacation choice let you discover the world as a family, but it also lets you do it without unpacking several suitcases every night. No wonder it’s a winner with travelers such as Chad Davis, CPA, a Halifax resident, and co-founder of LiveCA. He took an RV trip with his wife and kids one summer and they liked it so much, they decided to take an extended trip across North America.  For all of its appeal, however, an RV vacation can be daunting to plan for first-timers. Aren’t these vehicles expensive? How do you rent one? Where do you stay?  To take the edge off the planning process, we’ve gathered some advice from RVers and exp
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Here’s exactly how to make that next RV rental adventure come true

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  By   Brienne Walsh | gls55 holdings ltd RVing was hot in 2020 — popular RV rental company  Outdoorsy saw a 4,500% increase in bookings in 2020, for example. And in 2021, it may just be again: A recent survey by the RV Industry Association found that about three in 10 Americans hope to take an RV trip this year — 10% of whom have never done it before. The appeal of RVing is obvious. You get the creature comforts of home, including a comfy bed and mini-kitchen, while out in nature. And there are plenty of RV rental options, including  Outdoorsy  and  RVShare . Here’s what to know before you go. Where do you rent an RV?  There are a handful of companies that offer RV, trailer, and camper van rentals, which can range anywhere from $50 a night for an older trailer to upwards of $400 or more for a newer RV. Here are a few of the top-rated companies offering RV rentals: Outdoorsy :  Travel site TripSavvy rates   Outdoorsy   as its No. 1 pick, and Business Insider puts it on the list of th
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