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Spokane Firefighters Extinguish Scrap Metal and RV Parts Fire on North Perry Street Incidents © indexbox.io
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Spokane Firefighters Extinguish Scrap Metal and RV Parts Fire on North Perry Street

A pile of scrap metal, primarily consisting of old recreational vehicles and RV parts being dismantled for recycling, ignited on North Perry Street in Spokane on Monday morning. The Spokane Fire Department brought the blaze under control by 10:45 a.m., suspecting a lithium-ion battery may have been the cause. One nearby structure was briefly threatened, but no businesses or homes were affected.

Source: indexbox.io HRV
Rio Grande Resort to host grand opening in July Openings © The Monte Vista Journal
US United States

Rio Grande Resort to host grand opening in July

Rio Grande RV Resort in South Fork, Colorado, will hold its grand opening on July 3–5. The resort features log cabins, clubhouses, fountains, an indoor pickleball court, and an exercise building with a custom ceiling design. Developer Mike Biggerstaff designed the resort by hand and used local contractors. The resort donated a 600-home water treatment plant to the town.

Source: The Monte Vista Journal HRV
AEONrv Launches AI-Powered Ownership Platform App Industry © RV PRO
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AEONrv Launches AI-Powered Ownership Platform App

AEONrv on May 5 launched the AEONrv App, an AI-powered platform providing 24/7 technical support, intelligent trip planning, and a private owner network. The app tailors recommendations based on each vehicle's exact configuration, including size, clearance, and off-grid capacity, and features a shared Trophy Map of owner-verified locations. Access is restricted to verified AEONrv owners. The app is free for current owners on iOS and Android.

Source: RV PRO HRV
Camp Mystic withdraws application for summer 2026 camp license Closures © spectrumlocalnews.com
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Camp Mystic withdraws application for summer 2026 camp license

Camp Mystic in Texas, where 25 campers and two counselors died in a flood on July 4, 2025, has withdrawn its application for a summer 2026 camp license. The decision follows two days of legislative hearings where camp officials answered questions about the response to the deadly flood. The camp will continue to cooperate with ongoing investigations, and state authorities confirmed Camp Mystic will remain closed for 2026.

Source: spectrumlocalnews.com HRV
Battle Ground Eases RV and Trailer Parking Rules Law & Regulations © National Today
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Battle Ground Eases RV and Trailer Parking Rules

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.

Source: National Today HRV
Incidents US United States

College Station Police Locate Stolen Trailers Hours After Theft

Two trailers worth nearly $200,000 were stolen from the RV Station dealer lot in College Station, Texas. The College Station and Porter Police Departments located the stolen property 12 hours after the theft was reported, also finding other stolen trailers on a lot in Montgomery County. The investigation remains ongoing.

Source: kbtx.com HRV
Incidents US United States

Fire at Construction Equipment Storage Site in Colorado Springs

A fire damaged two travel trailers and a vehicle at a construction equipment storage site in Colorado Springs. The incident occurred on April 11, 2026, on East Pikes Peak Avenue near Peterson Space Force Base. Preliminary reports from the fire department suggest the cause may have been an improvised electrical hookup in one of the trailers.

Source: kktv.com HRV
Industry US United States

RV Ownership Programs in Modern Management Practices

RV ownership programs integrate maintenance, storage, and trip preparation into a unified system. According to Camp EZ RV, this approach creates efficiencies by coordinating previously separate tasks. The model reflects an industry shift toward more structured asset management practices.

Source: FinancialContent HRV
Industry US United States

RV and Trailer Sales Down 24.12% in February

In February 2026, sales of new RVs and trailers fell by 24.12% year-over-year. Motorized RV sales declined by 31.24%, towable RVs by 22.96%, while the used RV market grew by 1.57%. The data was released by Statistical Surveys Inc. on April 8, 2026.

Source: RV PRO HRV

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