Palo Alto bans 'vanlords' amid spike in RV dwellers

Montour Township Police are searching for a Chevrolet Sunseeker camper that struck a height-limit sign on the historic Rupert Covered Bridge on June 13 at approximately 4:50 p.m. and fled the scene. The bridge, built in 1847, is the oldest surviving covered bridge in Columbia County and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Officer Alex Hernandez.

A Florida man faces animal cruelty charges after three dogs were discovered dead in his camper trailer. The dogs were found weeks after his girlfriend was fatally mauled while trying to protect them.

A man in Berkeley, California, died from leptospirosis contracted in an RV where he and his partner were breeding wild rats. The couple, both in their 70s, had at least 100 rats and did not seek medical care for months. The woman also contracted the disease and was hospitalized. Nearly 200 rats were removed before the RV was towed and destroyed; cleanup is expected to take at least 30 days due to the bacteria's survival in soil.

An owner of both types argues that hardshell rooftop tents are more convenient and durable than soft-shells. Hardshell models like the Thule Widesky at $3,999 are more aerodynamic, weather-resistant, and often feature crossbars for extra cargo. Soft-shell tents like the Thule Approach 2 S at $2,499 are cheaper and lighter, but their covers are prone to mildew, and setup and packing require more effort.

Hyundai Motor Group has accumulated hybrid sales in the US of 1.487 million units as of May 2026, with 65% being SUVs and minivans. May sales surged 74.4% year-on-year to a record 43,392 units.

Hyundai Motor Group is adjusting its US production strategy by expanding hybrid output at the HMGMA plant, originally built for EVs. By May 2025, cumulative US hybrid sales reached about 1.487 million units, with 65% from RV models (SUVs and minivans). The Tucson Hybrid led sales (258,000), followed by Sportage Hybrid (199,000) and Santa Fe Hybrid (159,000). Kia recently started Sportage Hybrid production at HMGMA, turning the plant into a flexible facility for both EVs and hybrids.