Top RV News: APR 17, 2024
2025 Sprinter: New Infotainment, More Safety, 2 Battery Options
Pricier than both direct rivals from the Ford Motor Company and Stellantis, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has entered the 2025 model year with even higher prices, according to a report at AutoEvolution.com.
The fossil-fuel range now starts at $50,900 sans the ridiculously high $2,295 destination and delivery charge, whereas the 2024 model starts at $49,900 excluding destination.
On the flip side, Daimler Vans USA made the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter quite a bit more affordable. Instead of the outgoing model’s prohibitively high $71,886 suggested retail price, customers are now presented with a starting price of $61,250 for the most spartan configuration available. Both the fossil-fuel and zero-emission lines will reach dealer showrooms in the US in the second half of 2024.
Canadian RV, Camping Groups Seek Federal Gov’t Investment
OTTAWA?– Leaders from the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and the Canadian Camping and RV Association (CCRVA) are on Parliament Hill today to advocate for an increase in federal support targeted at improving camping infrastructure and electrification, promoting the development of skilled workforce across the nation and to install a more equitable tax regime for campgrounds across the country, according to a press release.
“RVing and camping are quintessential Canadian experiences. Many of us remember the awe-inspiring landscapes we visited as children across this nation. Moreover, our sector significantly boosts the economy, particularly in Canada’s rural areas. The production, purchase, service, and operation of recreational vehicles inject billions into the Canadian economy each year,” stated Dale Hopkins, chairperson of the RVDA. “Over the last few years, our industry has generated more than 141,000 full-time jobs, 16.2$ billion in added economic value which includes more than $10.3 billion in tourism expenditure and $7.6 billion in tax revenues. With over 4,231 campgrounds and more than 7.7 million RV trips planned in recent years, we offer diverse experiences to both Canadians and international visitors.”
NFL’s Jim Harbaugh Makes Nat’l Headlines with Thor Quantum
From Los Angeles Chargers: Go inside LA Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh’s RV as he gives a behind-the-scenes tour on what life has been like living out of a motor home in Huntington Beach, Calif. Later, Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman joins him to show off his own RV, which helped inspire Harbaugh to follow suit as the two prepare to lead Justin Herbert and the Chargers into the 2024 NFL season.
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