This week on Episode #488 of the RV Podcast: * What you need to know about eBikes for RVers: Where you can ride them, where you can’t, and why they are so popular. * There’s some serious price gouging going on by campgrounds along the path of next month’s total eclipse. * GM is recalling 820,000 of some of the most popular trucks for a major safety issue, many if which are used as tow vehicles by RVers. * All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #488 of the RV Podcast You can watch the video version from our RV Lifestyle YouTube Channel by clicking the player below. If you prefer an audio-only podcast, you can hear us through your favorite podcast app or listen now through the player below. RV INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: Lectric eBikes CEO Levi Conlow Recently we asked our RV Lifestyle Community about electric bikes, and nearly 80 percent said they either had one or planned to buy one! It is amazing how ebikes and RVing increasingly go hand-in-hand, and there are many reasons why. To talk to us a bit about this, along with important things you should know about ebike safety, maintenance, and more, is the CEO of Lectric eBikes, Levi Conlow. Summary of the Interview eBikes for RVers Levi Conlow, founder of Electric Bikes, discusses the popularity of e-bikes among RVers and why they are a perfect fit for the RV lifestyle. He explains that RVers see the potential of using e-bikes to explore campgrounds and nearby areas without the need to tow a vehicle. Levi also highlights the welcoming and supportive community within the RV community as a major factor in the popularity of e-bikes. He then discusses the regulations and restrictions on using e-bikes in different states and national parks. Levi explains the different classes of e-bikes and their capabilities. He addresses the weight of e-bikes and the challenges in making them lighter. Finally, he talks about the availability of hitch racks for e-bikes and the potential for future innovations in the industry. Takeaways about E-Bikes and RVers * E-bikes have become popular among RVers due to their convenience and ability to explore campgrounds and nearby areas without the need for a towed vehicle. * The RV community's welcoming and supportive nature contributes to the popularity of e-bikes, as RVers share their positive experiences with each other. * The regulations and restrictions on using e-bikes vary from state to state and within national parks, but in general, e-bikes are treated the same as bicycles. * E-bikes are classified into different classes based on their capabilities, including throttle and pedal assist speeds. * The weight of e-bikes is influenced by factors such as motor power, battery size, and frame material, and while there have been improvements, significant weight reduction remains a challenge. * Hitch racks for e-bikes have become more readily available, but cost and engineering considerations still pose challenges. * The e-bike industry is still in its early stages, and future innovations may include lighter weight designs and improved efficiency. And you might want to see what Mike Wendland full false 40:22 The best way to find the perfect campsite https://rvlifestyle.com/find-the-perfect-campsite-2/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:30:00 +0000 https://rvlifestyle.com/?p=108793 This week on Episode #487 of The RV Podcast: The best way to find the perfect campsite - how to see it before you book it, no matter where you happen to be A Dozen RVers from the RV Lifestyle Community share their favorite campsites. They reveal some hidden gems we bet you’ll want to try. Thieves impersonating a Florida business scammed $80,000 out of people who thought they were buying motorhomes. But the RVs never