Van life involves significant trade-offs: lack of a permanent address complicates paperwork, voting, and deliveries, and limits employment options. Overnight parking is often restricted or illegal, fuel costs are high (around $4 per gallon), and space is limited. Travelers also face challenges with amenities, internet access, and loneliness.
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Abbe Minor, one of the few female camper van builders, has created Flow, a one-of-a-kind camper based on a 2023 AWD Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a 170-inch wheelbase. The interior features flowing lines, rounded forms, and unconventional materials such as microcement, plaster, pebbles, and Spanish tiles. The van sleeps four, with a convertible dinette and a Super Pacific rooftop tent, and includes a wet bath with a recirculating shower and a Laveo dry flush toilet. The build cost approximately $120,000.
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A Sinn Féin councillor has called for a height-restriction barrier at Inver Beach car park in Drumbeg, citing congestion from increased campervan use. Noel Jordan told the Municipal District of Donegal meeting that campervan numbers rose from one or two to nine or ten at a time this season, creating a bottleneck and inconveniencing locals. He proposed the barrier before next summer and noted that designated campervan sites exist in Mountcharles and Spierstown, but some users are not using them.
On the evening of September 7, an explosion in Bonnyrigg, near Dalhousie Chesters Court, completely destroyed a caravan. Firefighters were alerted at 9:25 PM and dispatched two appliances. Witnesses reported loud bangs and a large volume of flames. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fire was extinguished and the area made safe. Police Scotland has been approached for comment.
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Airstream of Utah, a dealer in Utah, announced discounts on select Airstream travel trailers and touring coaches, with limited in-stock inventory. The company also provides maintenance, repair, and winterization services for current owners. The announcement was made during the Fresh Living segment on KUTV.
LiTime has introduced the LiHeat 12V 320Ah ComFlex LiFePO4 battery, designed to connect with compatible RV and marine power systems via CAN, RS485, RV-C, and NMEA 2000 protocols, as well as with Victron devices. The battery offers 4.096 kWh of storage, supports up to 16 parallel units, and includes features like self-heating, adjustable SOC reserve, and OTA updates. Available now in the U.S., with European availability expected in mid-September.
Wight Buggin' festival will take place from September 11 to 14 at Retro Staycations in Ryde, which was named Best Campsite 2025. The event features a Friday disco, Saturday live bands and DJs, including Blonde Bombshell and Hush Silent Disco, and a relaxed Sunday with local ale and food. Campervans, caravans, motorhomes, tents and TentBoxes are welcome. Weekend camping costs £54 per pitch for two adults, with children 17 and under free.
A family from London spent a holiday at Tapnell Farm on the Isle of Wight, where children did not ask for screens. Accommodation in domes with amenities, including a dishwasher, starts from £297 per night. The farm offers activities such as animal feeding, an aqua park, and a rope course.
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Lakeview Pointe Property Group announced plans to develop a luxury RV resort and single-family condo community on Lake Barkley in Kentucky. The community, set 50 feet above the shoreline, will feature 60 RV lots, with 15 premium sites directly above the lake suitable for chalet-style additions and 11 lots accommodating private casitas. The lots will be available for rent on a short-term or long-term basis.
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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.
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Campspot, a booking platform for RV parks and campgrounds, has launched its Fall Sale running Sept. 7–13, offering discounts up to 40% at participating locations across North America with code CAMPFALL26. The sale coincides with a trend of extended camping seasons, as 77% of surveyed campers extend summer into September and 58% into October. Featured deals include savings at parks in Colorado, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Arizona.
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Registration remains open for Education Days and Industry Preview Day at Hershey America's Largest RV Show, scheduled for Sept. 14-15. The event, organized by the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA), offers technical training sessions for technicians, dealer-manufacturer meetings, and access to nearly 1,500 new RVs on display. Classes will be held Sept. 14-15 at the GIANT Center and Hershey Lodge, with pre-registration required. PRVCA members attend free; others pay a nominal fee. The industry preview runs Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with about 200 vendor booths open.
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Nissan presented the electric camper Relax at Caravan Salon 2026 in Düsseldorf. Based on the Interstar e, it seats four, has a range of up to 410 km, and starts at €89,900.
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A car and caravan caught fire this morning on McLaren Falls Rd near the State Highway 29 intersection. Fire and Emergency New Zealand was called at 6:34 am, and a Greerton fire crew responded. The car was well involved when crews arrived. The blaze was extinguished, and police were notified at 6:45 am. No one was inside the vehicle at the time.
Euronews Travel reports on a five-day camper van itinerary across Slovenia, covering Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj, Bovec, and the Škocjan Caves. The country, spanning just over 20,000 square kilometers with a population of barely two million, is about 60% forested, with over a third protected under Natura 2000. The route includes hiking, cycling, rafting, and canyoning. The Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986, offer two-hour guided tours descending to about 144 meters, with year-round temperatures around 12°C.
At the Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf, Tosbiq and its German partner Wohnwagenpark Pinneberg unveiled the 2027 TK 240. The 2.4-meter trailer retains its compact layout with a galley, bathroom, and double bed, but features a redesigned bathroom with more storage and a larger vanity. Standard equipment includes a 205W solar panel, 100Ah gel battery, 40-liter fresh water tank, and a portable cooktop. The price remains unchanged at €16,999.
Ultra-Fab Products announced the launch of its new lineup of aluminum tow bars. Available in 8,000- and 12,000-pound capacities with a choice of Blue Ox or Roadmaster clevises, the tow bars feature self-locking extendable legs and include safety cables. They are made in the USA and backed by a lifetime warranty. Orders of three units include a free display.
The CampSage app, designed for camping in Montana, displays only campsites that can be booked right now in real time, hiding fully booked options. It covers state parks and federal sites on Recreation.gov, including Glacier and national forests, and lets users set cancellation alerts. The service is free and requires no account to browse the live map, tracking nearly 5,000 campgrounds across 42 states.
San Francisco's two-hour parking limit on large vehicles, effective since November 2025, has led to ticketing and towing of vehicles owned by residents who are not homeless. At least 28 such residents reported enforcement actions between November 2025 and July 2026, according to city records. The city has towed over 360 vehicles and issued nearly 1,100 citations under the new rule. Officials say the policy aims to reduce vehicular homelessness, but critics argue it unfairly affects those who use large vehicles for work or recreation.
A Ford Transit Custom PHEV converted to a camper in Ballymena received a VRT bill of €8,500 at 13.3%, though the owner expected 8% due to CO2 emissions of 37g/km. Revenue's criteria state that Category B VRT at 8% applies to motor caravans, while 13.3% applies only to vehicles with emissions of 120g/km or higher. If the conversion meets specific requirements (seats, table, sleeping accommodation, cooking and storage), the owner can appeal within 30 days; otherwise, they may need to pay and then appeal.