Expedition camper based on Ford F-550 built in four months

Tim and Katie from British Columbia, Canada, converted a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter into a two-story mobile home for a family of four. The build features a hard-sided carbon-fiber roof tent weighing around 220 pounds (100 kg), a kitchen with an Invisacook induction cooktop, an indoor wet bath, and a 24-volt electrical system with five 100-Ah Volthium batteries providing approximately 13.5 kWh. The van is based on a dually AWD Sprinter with a 170-inch wheelbase, converted to super singles with Reika wheels and Falken Wildpeak AT4W tires, and has a 2-inch suspension lift via the Agile Off-Road RIP Kit. Sleeping space is provided for up to five people, including a convertible dinette and front seats. The roof tent shown is a Gen 2 wedge design not currently in production or available for sale in the United States or Canada.

Canadian manufacturer Pleasure-Way Industries, previously producing only Class B and B+ motorhomes, has announced its first travel trailer, the Everbound. The physical debut is scheduled for later this month at the Hershey RV Show. The 21.5-foot (6.53 m) trailer on a tandem axle with independent suspension is offered in three floorplans, including a couple's version. Standard features include 500W solar, a 3,000W inverter, a 460Ah lithium battery, a 25-gallon (95-liter) freshwater tank and two 26-gallon (98-liter) gray and black water tanks. Dry weight is 5,800 lbs (2,631 kg), GVWR is 7,700 lbs (3,492 kg), and cargo capacity is 1,900 lbs (862 kg). MSRP starts at US$90,870.

RVDA of Canada reported three developments following tariff changes effective Sept. 8. Motorhomes and caravans entering Canada remain exempt from counter-tariffs, but certain RV-related products of U.S. origin are now subject to additional surtax based on HS classification. The government allocated $3.45 billion over four years to the Regional Tariff Response Initiative to support small and medium-sized businesses.

A Canadian manufacturer has unveiled the Helio O3 motorhome with an updated design and technical solutions. The model is aimed at families of three to four people. The smooth fiberglass body reduces the trailer's weight and improves aerodynamics, allowing it to be towed by vehicles with small engines. Inside, there is a full double bed, a separate sleeping place for a child, a compact kitchen with a stove and cabinet, a convertible dining area, and numerous storage compartments and niches. Standard equipment includes LED lighting, a large water tank, and the ability to connect to an external power source. Optional solar panels and batteries are available. Efficient ventilation and thermal insulation make the trailer suitable for year-round use, and the built-in heating system provides comfort in cold conditions. The Helio O3 occupies an intermediate position between ultra-compact trailers and large motorhomes.

Campbellton, New Brunswick, will increase the number of seasonal lots at its waterfront RV park to a maximum of 37 in 2027, after some campers were turned away this summer. Currently, 30-32 of the 86 sites are used by seasonal campers. Seasonal rates range from C$2,000 to C$2,200 depending on the site, while daily rates vary from C$39.28 in the low season to C$61.89 at peak. A committee will be formed to oversee park operations, including site allocation and staffing.

An Alberta Employment Standards Appeal Body has rejected a worker's overtime claim against an Edson, Alta., RV park, finding his account of working 12-hour days, seven days a week not credible. The appeal by 1701104 Alberta Ltd., owner of Edson RV Park & Campground, overturned a July 2025 order for $22,230 in overtime, $3,225 in wages, $681 in vacation pay, and $1,107.86 in general holiday pay. The worker, employed from October 2023 to August 2024 as a 'park supervisor' or 'park manager,' performed mostly janitorial and maintenance duties, which the body said did not qualify as managerial.