DIY van conversion for Colorado mountain exploration completes first test run

A travel trailer rolled onto its side on Interstate 15 in St. George, Utah, causing major traffic delays. According to Utah Highway Patrol, an SUV was towing the trailer when it overturned on northbound I-15 near Green Spring Drive. No injuries were reported, but the trailer blocked multiple lanes. The Utah Department of Transportation advised drivers to expect delays and use alternate routes; no estimate for full reopening was provided.

Jason and Shannon Steinebach, owners of lakefront property on Green Lake, filed a civil lawsuit in Allegan County Circuit Court against Leighton Township. The suit challenges the validity and selective enforcement of Ordinance No. 2025-12-11-RV, which regulates camping trailers and recreational vehicles on private property. The plaintiffs allege improper adoption, selective enforcement, and violations of the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act, along with First and Fourteenth Amendment claims. A preliminary injunction motion is pending, and a federal complaint is being prepared.

Timbren Industries released the FRBRG Timbren SES (Suspension Enhancement System) kit for the 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2024-2026 Ford Ranger. The system uses Aeon hollow rubber springs that engage under load to eliminate rear-end sag and improve stability. It is a bolt-on solution requiring no drilling and installs in minutes.

Airstream introduced its new creative platform AIRLAB with a multi-phase public activation in New York City. A white-wrapped Airstream trailer was transformed into a collective artwork by emerging artists, featuring graffiti, painting, and mixed media. The activation culminated in a public exhibition of the completed piece.

The Campground Association for Management Professionals (C.A.M.P.) held its annual Spring Meeting during the RV Industry Association’s RVs Move America Week in Washington D.C. Discussions covered park development for long-term clientele, show improvements, and updates on grounding monitor interrupter (GMI) standards. Attendees included associations from ten states and representatives from Blue Water and Electrical Works.

Parking rules for RVs and campers on private property vary widely across metro Detroit. In Detroit and Bloomfield Hills, 24-hour driveway parking for loading is allowed; Mount Clemens prohibits front-yard parking; Bloomfield Hills requires an enclosed garage. Local officials advise checking specific municipal ordinances, as Michigan has no uniform rules.