WCM's Daily News Update: Dec. 20, 2023

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Webinar Highlights ‘Surprising’ Elec. Metering Survey

RVelectricty’s Mike Sokol recently stirred up a bit of controversy when he asked, “Should RV parks meter pedestal power?”

Sokol raised the question in an email to thousands of subscribers, and as he put it, “I was blown away by both the number of responses and the passion.”

KOA: Winter Camping and Gear Tops Christmas Lists

The?Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Monthly Research Report – December 2023 Edition?reports a dynamic picture of the camping landscape with a thriving interest in winter camping, notable intent for holiday travel and a significant want for camping gear on Christmas wish lists.

Approximately 33% of campers intend to go winter camping, marking a clear shift towards embracing the outdoors during the colder months. This interest is further underscored by 58% of campers showing some interest in the activity, signaling a broader acceptance of cold-weather camping.

Lightship Details ‘Extreme Efficiency’of L1 Electric RV

Ahead of initial production scheduled for 2024, electric RV startup Lightship ?is offering a peek behind its solar electric curtain, detailing the efforts that went into its flagship L1 towable trailer to ensure it arrives as the more aerodynamic option on the market,?according to a report by Eletrek.co.

Lightship is a San Francisco, Calif., and Boulder, Colo.-based startup that heralds itself as?the first all-electric RV company?– designing battery-powered trailers for the all-electric age. It was founded in 2020 by Ben Parker and Toby Kraus – two industry veterans with notable tenures at Tesla.

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