RV burns on I-80 in west Lincoln, owners and cat escape

Indiana-based Encore RV has developed a heated pop-up wet bathroom for its ROG 12RK off-road camping trailer. When closed, the module resembles a storage box; when deployed, it provides seven feet of interior height with a toilet and hot shower. Metal rods bow the walls outward to prevent wet surfaces from contacting the user.

The RV Industry Association held a Campground Coalition meeting focused on Grounding Monitor Interrupters (GMI) during RVs Move America Week in Washington, D.C. GMI devices are expected to be required on all 2028 model year RVs. The coalition plans to create an informational document for campgrounds and consumers.

The Benton County Planning Board voted 5-0 to approve the site plan for Ozark Trails RV Park on about two acres at 16653 School House Road. Construction is expected to begin within months. The park will enforce quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. and use a septic system and private well approved by the Arkansas Department of Health.

According to the U.S. Census American Community Survey, 2,685 Wisconsinites lived in an RV in 2024, a 137% increase from 1,131 in 2019, compared to a 54% national rise. No statewide ban exists, but Milwaukee and Madison restrict full-time RV living: Milwaukee allows stays only in mobile home parks for up to 4 months per year, and vehicles over 22 feet are banned from residential districts. Average annual RV site rental in Wisconsin is $2,275, while median apartment rent is $1,086 per month, making RV living not necessarily cheaper.

A fire destroyed a Winnebago RV on Lake Drive in Bunnell, Florida, late Tuesday night, killing one occupant. The Bunnell Police Department confirmed the fatality after firefighters extinguished the blaze and discovered the victim inside. The deceased has not been identified due to the condition of remains. The Florida State Fire Marshal's Office and Medical Examiner's Office are investigating.

US manufacturer Encore RV from Elkhart, Indiana, presented the 2026 ROG 12RK-FB caravan at Overland Expo West in Arizona. The 12-foot model features a pop-up bathroom mounted on the drawbar, including a shower and Thetford cassette toilet, preserving interior living space. Construction includes an aluminum chassis, composite panels, and a one-piece fiberglass roof.