The Big Thing 2026

An RV crash in Chanhassen, Minnesota, on June 21 left three people injured and damaged a highway sound barrier wall. The 2000 SAMC 39 motorhome veered off westbound Highway 212 near County Road 101, went into a ditch, and broke through the wall before stopping. Three occupants from Tacoma, Washington — a 63-year-old man, a 46-year-old woman, and a 13-year-old boy — sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The man, who was wearing a seatbelt, was taken to hospital. Alcohol was ruled out as a factor; the cause remains under investigation.

Bella Roams, a remote worker for a nonprofit, moved into her Subaru in July 2025 after failing to find affordable housing in Washington state. Her spontaneous TikTok video garnered over 250,000 views, and her account now has 43,000 followers documenting car life. She aims to save for a van for longer trips and eventually create a parking community for nomadic travelers, especially women.

GMC has introduced the Grand Avenue, a motorhome designed for camping and travel. The vehicle is powered by a 2.3L diesel engine producing 177 hp and 450 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. It measures 5930 mm in length, 2100 mm in width, and 2900 mm in height. The interior includes a bed, table, refrigerator, automatic climate control, and a 12-inch infotainment screen.

Over The Edge Taphouse, named 2025 Business of the Year, is opening The Edge RV Park in Crooked River Ranch, Oregon. The park offers 28 RV spaces, including 9 full hook-ups (50-amp, water, sewer), 16 with 30-amp connections, and 3 without sewer. On-site amenities include bathrooms, showers, and a dog park. Funding was provided by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council.

Peddocks Island, the only one of 34 Boston Harbor islands allowing active seasonal camping, offers 10 yurts and 6 campsites. Reservations open in March and are nearly fully booked, with 93% of bookings by Massachusetts residents. Camping runs Wednesday through Saturday from mid-June to early September, dropping to three nights a week after Labor Day.

Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur caused flash flooding at Gulfport Luxury RV Resort in Gulfport, Mississippi, trapping guests in their RVs and damaging vehicles. Water levels rose to four feet, waking visitors like Wesley Borne from Hammond, Louisiana, who was alerted by a neighbor banging on his camper door. Members of the Southern Elite RV Club went door-to-door to warn others and assist with evacuation.