Shed fire from charging lithium-ion battery damages RV, boat in Cecil County

At the Cars&Bids auction in the US, an expedition motorhome based on a Volvo C303 TGB 1111 military truck from the 1970s sold for $22,550. The vehicle features portal axles, differential locks, a winch, a living module with a bed and sink, plus upgraded suspension and electrical systems. Despite modifications, it has underbody corrosion, dents, non-functional odometer and lights, and unknown actual mileage.

A 1985 Toyota Mirage Camper is listed on Facebook Marketplace in Scottsville, Virginia, for $8,000. The motorhome features a 2.4-liter Toyota 22R-E engine and automatic transmission, with 105,510 miles. The ad notes rust on front wheel arches, rear door damage, and needed replacement of the exhaust manifold gasket and refrigerator.

A 2023 EarthRoamer XV-SX with 8,228 miles on the odometer is listed for $1.1 million. Built on a Chevrolet Silverado 6500HD chassis, it features a kitchen, bathroom, sleeping area, Warn winches, FLIR infrared camera, and GOST security system. The vehicle is designed for off-road travel and self-sufficient living.

A former RV campground on Orange Lake, Florida, has reopened as Camp Margaritaville Resort Orange Lake after extensive redevelopment. Community leaders and developers marked the completion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The resort now features hundreds of RV sites, vacation cottages, a water park, dining options, a fitness center, and an arcade.

A fourth-generation Toyota Tacoma owner hitched a Wolf Pup travel trailer with a dry weight of about 3,900 pounds and GVWR of 4,900 pounds, within the truck's tow rating. The rear squat prompted him to order a weight-distribution hitch with sway control and consider airbags or Sumo springs. Experts recommend first adjusting the hitch, then weighing the loaded rig at a certified scale to check front-axle load, and regularly inspecting the trailer for leaks.

Flooding at Cheney Lake, Kansas, has closed Hobie Beach and forced the evacuation of Heimerman Point campground. Water levels are 3.75 feet above normal. Remaining campers have minimized their belongings and are monitoring Army Corps of Engineers data for possible further evacuations. Visitors note the current flooding is less severe than past droughts.