Evacuations for RV parks in Georgetown after storms, flooding

A 1937 Pierce Arrow Travelodge Model C motorhome has been listed on Bring a Trailer auction in the US, priced at $36,000. Between 1936 and 1938, 450 to 520 units were produced. The vehicle features aluminum body panels, independent suspension, and power brakes, with a wood-trimmed interior, gas stove, and heater.

The Florida and Alabama RV Park and Campground Association has presented a Best Park Award to Sugar Loaf Key RV Resort & Cottages in Summerland Key. The 2026 awards were presented on April 30 during the association's annual Outdoor Hospitality Convention & Expo in Orlando. The resort offers 65 full-hookup RV campsites and 35 vacation rentals, including cottages and bungalows. Since opening in 2023, its rental inventory has grown by 50%.

Go RVing continues to promote RV travel as a way to see the USA, tapping into cultural conversations around America’s 250th anniversary, Route 66’s 100th anniversary, and this year’s biggest soccer tournament. Two new itineraries have been created: “Show Me Around the Show-Me State” (Missouri) and “Where the Great Lakes Offer Great Fun” (Erie, Pennsylvania). Under the RV-2-50 initiative, 20 itineraries have been published, developed in collaboration with destination marketing organizations and campgrounds.

The RV Industry Association reported that total RV shipments in April 2026 fell to 29,209 units, a 17.4% decline from 35,375 units in April 2025. Year-to-date shipments through April dropped 13.5% to 115,260 units. Towable RV shipments decreased 20.7%, while motorhome shipments increased 13.0%.

Gulf State Park in Alabama has opened a new RV resort with 103 premium campsites, bringing the park's total to 607 sites. The resort features a clubhouse, bathhouses, a saltwater pool, playground, and pickleball courts. The expansion was funded by Alabama's $85 million state parks investment approved by voters in 2022.

Tom McGuire, owner of All-American Coach Co., reports that due to rising diesel prices (up to $5.74 per gallon in Toledo), RV owners are increasingly opting for nearby campgrounds rather than long-distance trips. He notes that many arrive on Friday evening and stay the entire weekend, saving fuel. McGuire does not expect sales to decline, citing the pandemic experience when business grew despite expectations.