Sword stabbing, imprisonment, robbery in Florida Keys camper leads to 4 arrests

Firefighters on the Espanola Ranger District responded to a small fire in the Back Canyon Campground on June 8. The fire burned one tenth of an acre and destroyed a recreational vehicle under ponderosa pine and Douglas fir canopy. The cause is under investigation.

Digital Tails Group (DTG) announced the launch of a 3D configurator and CPQ system for US-based camper manufacturer Lone Peak Overland. The platform lets customers customize the V2 camper in a digital 3D environment, selecting trim, electronics, and equipment, with real-time pricing and manufacturing constraint validation. The system integrates with Lone Peak's existing operations and converts approved configurations into structured production data.

Rapidious has launched Titan.AI, a market intelligence and pricing platform for RV dealers. The system tracks retail inventory, competitive pricing, aging, and market signals across the U.S. and Canada. It helps dealers price units, identify aging risk, and make stocking decisions based on real-time data.

The RV Industry Association (RVIA) board voted unanimously to set Jan. 1, 2027, as the effective date for requiring grounding monitor interrupters (GMI) on all new RVs, with mandatory enforcement starting with each manufacturer's model year 2028. The GMI checks for proper ground before allowing current into the RV and disconnects power if ground is lost. The requirement was previously delayed due to a lack of listed GMIs.

Colorado State Patrol released guidelines on safe hitching of trailers and campers. Drivers are reminded to check hitch security, distribute weight correctly, and drive at appropriate speeds to avoid sway and accidents.

Facing a prolonged grape surplus, some North Coast farm and vineyard operators in California are diversifying income through agritourism, including RV camping and farm stays. Mark and Tammy Lipps, owners of The Ripe Choice Farm Stay and Catering near Lakeport, relocated from Manhattan Beach in 2020 and now host weddings, cooking classes, and overnight guests on their six-acre property. Camping platforms like Hipcamp and Harvest Hosts have become a key revenue source, attracting travelers seeking rural experiences.