Hello everybody, and welcome to the second installment of the RV and tenting information and occasions for March 2023. 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 revolutionary RVs, together with the premier of the primary all-electric RV. Plus, we check out Yosemite National Park as a bellwether after current storms in California have prompted large flooding and file snowfall.
Starlink Roam
Starlink RV has now been rebranded as Starlink Roam, and it’ll provide two completely different pricing and repair plans. Subscribers will pay $150 every month for regional roaming providers, or they’ll select world roaming and pay $200 month-to-month to have the ability to obtain web service touring to different continents. Both would require the bottom Starlink Kit, which runs $599, or the high-performance antenna at $2500. This change comes lower than a month after a value change to the Starlink RV plan.
All-Electric RV Premiers at SXSW
Courtesy of Lightship
Lightship L1 made its debut at this month’s 2023 South by Southwest competition as the one all-electric RV of its form, 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 automobile to optimize both gasoline mileage or EV vary.
Once 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 may be obtainable for $118.400 after a tax credit score is utilized.
The RV was a finalist for the 2023 SXSW Innovation Award, and the winner might be introduced Monday, March 13.
Airstream Travel Trailer
Airstream
Also 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 Concept Travel Trailer. Like the Lightship L1, this additionally encompasses 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 flexibility is a spotlight, because the seating space converts shortly 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. According to the press launch, “The concept will be showcased at the Porsche’s SXSW exhibit where Airstream and Porsche Lifestyle Group executives will unveil a ⅓ scale model of the trailer…”
Yosemite National Park Extends Closure
Yosemite National Park
Iconic Yosemite National 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 at the least till Thursday, March sixteenth as extra storms are anticipated to drop one other 6-8 ft of snow.
Crews are at the moment working to take away snowfall from the roofs of all buildings to stop structural harm and are digging out hearth hydrants and propane tanks. They have been making an attempt to dig out roads and parking tons as effectively, however the upcoming storm is predicted to make journey within the area almost not possible with gusts of as much as 75mph.