Full-Time RV Couple Lose Truck After Tow Base Plate Fails in Canada

Canadian company Moonlit Campers from Whistler has unveiled a camper van based on the Ram ProMaster. The exterior is discreet, but the interior features a Japandi style with Roman clay walls, a slatted ceiling, and wood-effect vinyl flooring. A key feature is a hidden bathroom under a hinged countertop, including a waterproof wall, wooden shower mat, and portable toilet. The van includes a HappiJac lift bed, two 175W solar panels, a 400 Ah battery, and a 60-liter grey water tank, enabling off-grid living for multiple people.

Canadian company Vancini Conversions has unveiled the Big Hill Springs project, a camper van built on a 2025 Mercedes Sprinter with all-wheel drive. The model features a 2.0-liter twin-turbo diesel engine, nine-speed automatic transmission, and Van Compass Stage 4.3 upgraded suspension. The interior includes custom finishes, a kitchen without a built-in hob, a two-person sleeping area, and a 920 Ah electrical system. The camper is designed for year-round use and adapted for travel across Europe and North America.

In the latest episode of Capitol Talk, RVDA of Canada President Eleonore Hamm and Canadian RV Association President Shane Devenish discussed the current state of the RV market in Canada. The episode was released on June 12, 2026.

Motorhome owners report hazardous road conditions on the North Klondike Highway in Yukon. Jack Hamlin from Edmonton described the stretch from Whitehorse to Dawson City as a 'nightmare of washboard' due to deep potholes and uneven surfaces. Territorial highways minister Linda Benoit attributed the road conditions to chronic underfunding and rising material costs.

In their first year as owners of the Thousand Islands / Ivy Lea KOA Holiday in Ontario, Shawn and Christine Kim raised the Net Promoter Score (NPS) from 29.9 to 70. The campground, located on the St. Lawrence River, offers RV sites, tent sites, and cabins. Future plans include expanded cabin offerings, events, and new pickleball and basketball courts.

Portage la Prairie RCMP recovered a stolen motorhome on June 5 following a complaint about erratic behavior. The vehicle was stolen from Winnipeg the previous night. Adrian Shore, 45, was arrested without incident and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.