In this Driver’s Edition of Beyond the Wheel, Kenny kicks things off with a quick recap of his latest travels, including their first Passport America campground stay in Canada and how his new Watchdog surge protector alerted him of some potential issues. Then, it’s time for a deep dive into the latest headlines shaking up the RV world. From the all-electric Grounded G3 camper van to the industry’s current sales slowdown, they unpack what’s happening, why it matters, and how it could impact RVers like you.

Where We’ve Been
• Kenny’s first Passport America campground stay — yes, in Canada! Camperland RV Resort
• Was it worth the discount? 

Grounded G3 – The New EV Camper on the Block
• 286-mile range, Starlink-ready, off-grid power
• Is the $165k–$200k price tag justified?
• Would we drive it?

RV Sales Are Slowing — What That Means for Buyers
• Shipments are down ~15% compared to last year
• Is this just a reset or a longer trend?
• Inventory glut = time for deals?

VanLife Bubble Bursts?
• FT reports Americans are “putting the brakes on VanLife”
• What’s changed: remote work rollback, economic pressure, reality checks
• Will Gen Z keep the spirit alive or go traditional?

Industry Forecast: A New Normal?
• RVIA projects 2025 shipments slightly up from 2024
• Is this optimism—or just stabilization?

Winnebago Cuts Outlook
• Earnings down, job cuts coming
• What Winnebago’s moves say about the market

Electric & Solar Tech in Traditional RVs
• Airstream, Pebble, and Ember update 2026 models
• Are features like “Auto Dump” and 10kWh batteries becoming the new standard?

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