Seattle RV Show

The Battle Ground City Council (Washington) has approved changes to parking rules for recreational vehicles and trailers in residential areas. The new rules, effective May 7, 2026, remove the requirement to park such vehicles behind the front building line of a home but prohibit extending into the public right-of-way or obstructing sight visibility.

Redneck Blinds introduced the largest Freedom Camper XL model in 2025. The 182-cm wide pod requires a trailer or flatbed for mounting, weighs under 91 kg, and starts at $4,399. The foam construction with polyurea coating is rated for temperatures as low as -6.7°C.

A rare 1959 motorhome based on a Lincoln Continental Mark IV sedan is listed for sale. The conversion was performed by Chinook between 1958 and 1960, with the seller claiming a production run of just ten units. The vehicle, showing approximately 48,000 miles, is offered in Florida for $50,000.

Vice Grip Garage undertook an annual father-son trip in a vintage RV with a Big Block engine. The participants planned to cover 3,000 miles across seven states, combining travel with fishing, cooking, and museum visits.

Irish Creek RV Service provides mobile repair for motorhomes and campers directly at campsites or storage locations. The 24/7 on-call service primarily covers Schuylkill and Berks counties, with an extra charge for calls beyond 50 miles from base. The technician handles most issues except engine repairs, including roof maintenance, plumbing, electrical systems, and appliance servicing.

By early 2026, mass production of electric motorhomes for retail buyers has not begun. The only serial model is the self-propelled Lightship AE.1 trailer, while major manufacturers like Winnebago and Thor are in the prototype or pilot program stages for rental fleets.