Have you noticed a lot more campervans, camper trailers, RVs and motorhomes on the road lately? No, you’re not crazy — many Americans with travel vehicles are taking to the highways in bigger numbers than ever before. Public interest in the nomadic ... More
How To Tow a Vehicle Behind Your RV or Motorhome (And How NOT To)
What was your worst towing experience? Other than being cringeworthy, towing fails are a great way to remember what NOT to do when towing a vehicle behind your RV, motorhome or campervan. For example, perhaps you heard about the Florida mechanic who ... More
High Winds While Traveling With Your RV, Campervan or Motorhome
No driver likes to battle high winds and gusty days on the highway because it can make the drive from point-A to point-B a real challenge and chore—particularly high profile vehicles like RVs, motorhomes and campervans that seemingly catch the wind ... More
Evolution of Campervans & RVs, Then and Now: Students Weigh In
Here at Classic Vans, we recently asked the next generation of weekend warriors and full-time travelers to reflect on how RVs and campervans have changed in recent decades (for better or worse) during our 2020 scholarship essay contest. We were ... More
Is the Future of Campervans Electric? The Future May Already Be Here
In September 2020, the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, announced that the state would pursue a policy of no future sales of non-electric vehicles by 2035. It may be difficult to grasp the idea of no more gas or diesel-powered passenger ... More
Classic Vans Scholarship Winner: Evolution of Campervans & RVs, Then and Now
Back in 1988 when the Classic Vans story began, the world looked a whole lot different than it does today. For starters, cell phones were uncommon and the size of bricks. Back then, movie tickets cost $3.50, a gallon of gas cost 91 cents and one of ... More
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