Whats up everybody, and welcome to the second installment of the RV and tenting information and occasions for March 2023. Right here we’re following up with Starlink after pricing modifications earlier this month and now that they’ve launched new pricing and repair for RVers and campers. Then we head to Austin, Texas the place 2023 South by Southwest has been the launching pad for 2 new progressive RVs, together with the premier of the primary all-electric RV. Plus, we check out Yosemite Nationwide Park as a bellwether after current storms in California have triggered huge flooding and document snowfall.
Starlink Roam
Starlink RV has now been rebranded as Starlink Roam, and it’ll supply two completely different pricing and repair plans. Subscribers will pay $150 every month for regional roaming providers, or they will select world roaming and pay $200 month-to-month to have the ability to obtain web service touring to different continents. Each would require the bottom Starlink Package, which runs $599, or the high-performance antenna at $2500. This modification comes lower than a month after a worth change to the Starlink RV plan.
All-Electrical RV Premiers at SXSW
Courtesy of Lightship
Lightship L1 made its debut at this month’s 2023 South by Southwest pageant as the one all-electric RV of its sort, that includes a basic pop-up design and flattening to solely six ft 9 inches when being towed for superior aerodynamics. The RV additionally comes outfitted with an electrically powered powertrain, which assists the tow car to optimize both gasoline mileage or EV vary.
As soon as parked, the RV’s battery system is designed to supply a couple of week’s value of off-grid energy, which gained’t go unnoticed by frequent boondockers. The L1 begins at $125,000 however might be out there for $118.400 after a tax credit score is utilized.
The RV was a finalist for the 2023 SXSW Innovation Award, and the winner shall be introduced Monday, March 13.
Airstream Journey Trailer
Airstream
Additionally previewing at SXSW this 12 months was Airstream’s most up-to-date collaboration with Porsche, the place they unveiled the Airstream Studio F. A. Porsche Idea Journey Trailer. Just like the Lightship L1, this additionally contains a pop-up roof that creates extra headroom on the campsite, permits for extra aerodynamic journey, and shops conveniently, making it Airstream’s first “garageable” trailer in its 90-year historical past.
Its aesthetic matches the signature Airstream look however with some trendy and conceptual additions, together with expansive home windows and a gap rear hatch. And adaptability is a spotlight, because the seating space converts rapidly to eating, enjoyable, sleeping, or working house.
A launch date hasn’t been issued, and it’s not but clear if this idea will ever hit the market. In response to the press launch, “The idea shall be showcased on the Porsche’s SXSW exhibit the place Airstream and Porsche Life-style Group executives will unveil a ⅓ scale mannequin of the trailer…”
Yosemite Nationwide Park Extends Closure
Yosemite Nationwide Park
Iconic Yosemite Nationwide Park has remained closed since late February after the realm has been pummeled with storms leading to over 15 ft of snow accumulation. And the park will now stay closed no less than till Thursday, March sixteenth as further storms are anticipated to drop one other 6-8 ft of snow.
Crews are presently working to take away snowfall from the roofs of all buildings to forestall structural harm and are digging out fireplace hydrants and propane tanks. They’ve been trying to dig out roads and parking heaps as properly, however the upcoming storm is anticipated to make journey within the area almost inconceivable with gusts of as much as 75mph.
