Tag Archives: eco-friendly

Girard Tankless Water Heater Market Share Gains Continue

In an earlier report I indicated that San Clemente, California-based Girard Products, a leader in RV tankless water heater technology, continued to increase its market share. The Girard Products GSWH-1 Tankless Water Heater was introduced to the RV aftermarket in early … Continue reading

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Horse-Drawn Cart Meets Tonke Camper

The Dutch-built Tonke Camper is a more stylish version of mobile home than those found in the average campground or RV Park. It features a wooden home set atop a Mercedes Sprinter platform and can be used like an RV … Continue reading

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Glamping in an UFO Tent

This futuristic orb at The Secret Campsite might look like an UFO as it hovers high above the ground but it is actually a Tree Tent. The Secret Campsite is, of course, not really very secret at all. The real secret … Continue reading

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ADK Packworks Introduces The Grocer Reusable Bag

Vergennes, Vermont-based ADK Packworks announces the debut of its reusable grocery bag, The Grocer. This innovative new take on the classic Adirondack pack basket includes a semi-rigid internal frame and a flat bottom for increased stability, independent of the load, … Continue reading

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SylvanSport at Outdoor Gear Builders Village

Brevard, North Carolina-based SylvanSport, makers of the lightweight popup camping trailer the GO, have teamed up with AdvantageWest to present 15 Western North Carolina gear-making companies in a special Outdoor Gear Builders Village at the 13th annual Mountain Sports Festival in … Continue reading

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Parks Canada Introduces oTENTik

Think that you might enjoy camping, but prefer the comforts of home too much to sleep on the ground in a tent? Parks Canada has found a convenient way for people who prefer to camp in comfort to enjoy an … Continue reading

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WindyNation Offers Solar Panels for the Do-It-Yourself Market

There’s a wind of change in the energy market thanks to a Southern California design and engineering company. Ventura-based WindyNation is busy creating solar and wind products for the end-user do-it-yourself market. WindyNation takes the trouble and confusion out of … Continue reading

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CURT Improves Receiver Hitch Finish with A-Coat Technology

Eau Claire, Wisconsin-based CURT Manufacturing announces that it has improved its receiver hitch finish at its U.S. manufacturing facility by becoming the first company in the market to use Aquence technology (A-coat). A-coat is a revolutionary finish and an award-winning … Continue reading

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EverGreen RV Introduces Sun Valley Bunkhouse Floor Plan

Sun Valley travel trailers from EverGreen RV, L.L.C. are now available in a popular new bunkhouse model that is perfect for extended families or large groups of campers. The Sun Valley S300BHSL travel trailer features a walk around queen bed in the … Continue reading

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Five Great Tips for Budget Travel in Europe

Please note that the following post is written by guest author, Peter Smith. Europe is a fantastic travel destination, boasting diverse and breathtaking scenery, vibrant, trendy cities and oozing with history and culture. This article suggests some of the best … Continue reading

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