RVWA Charitable Foundation Seeks Volunteers for "Chassis to Classy" Build

Oxford, Mississippi's first RV resort has opened. The Roundabout Oxford RV and Water Resort, launched in April 2025, features 150 RV sites and 20 cottages.

The RV/MH Hall of Fame has completed a modernization of administrative processes, including implementing a new email system. All staff members have received updated email addresses under the thervmhheritagefoundation.org domain. The organization is preparing for the 2026 Supplier's Showcase in Elkhart, where available space is filling rapidly.

Officials in Lane County, Oregon, have extended temporary permits allowing fire survivors to live in RVs on their property. The permit, originally set to expire in 2025, has been extended through September 5, 2030, following a successful petition to the state's Department of Land Conservation and Development.

An expert with a decade of experience wiring vans recommends portable power stations over traditional complex electrical systems. After six months of testing, four models were selected: Anker Solix F2000, Pecron E1500LFP, Goal Zero Yeti 1500, and Bluetti Apex 300, evaluated for reliability, charging speed, and ability to power typical camping gear.

Airstream has launched the Basecamp 16X 2026 caravan, measuring 4.9 meters in length. The model features a standard off-road kit and a modular interior layout, including a fold-out bed and a compact kitchen.

Ukrainian refugee Ernest Kovalenko presented a service for installing compact bathrooms in standard truck sleepers at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The $8,800 conversion includes a shower, toilet, and sink, adding 240 pounds of weight by replacing one bunk.