Two seriously injured in RV explosion east of Tahlequah, investigation underway

The ninth annual Goin’ with the Flo Vintage Trailer Rally and Community Open House will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at Heceta Beach RV Park, 4636 Heceta Beach Road, at the intersection with Rhododendron Drive, from noon to 3 p.m. Dozens of vintage travel trailers, some restored to perfection and others still in the restoration process, will be displayed alongside vintage hot rods and classic cars arriving around noon. Visitors can meet trailer owners and learn about vintage trailer camping and restoration. The event is free and family-friendly.

While driving on a country road in central Wisconsin, the left wheel of a 16-foot camper fell off. Three local residents helped: Mike returned the wheel and removed three lug nuts from the right wheel, Steve Cross of Cross Automotive Repair replaced the studs and installed the spare wheel, and Brunet Island State Park allowed a free overnight stay. The repair took 90 minutes, and the trip continued.

Tekmodo announced the addition of seamless composite sidewall panels to its portfolio of thermoplastic composite solutions for recreational vehicles. The new panels complement the company's existing one-piece composite roofs and flooring, creating a complete floor-to-roof offering for RV manufacturers. Panels can be produced up to 120 inches wide and 50 feet long, allowing for seamless, factory-bonded panels. In comparative testing, the composite roof panel was approximately 28% lighter than 9mm plywood and delivered approximately 34% higher machine-direction flexural strength. Tekmodo is now accepting new OEM composite panel programs.

Forest River has debuted the first production-ready Teleos 25.RD travel trailer at the Hershey RV Show. The 25-foot (7.6 m) tandem-axle model on a BAL chassis features a rear dinette, sleeping for four, an L-shaped kitchen with InvisaCook induction cooktop, and an EcoFlow Generation 2 power system. Pricing with options is in the mid-$90,000s, with production limited to demand.

Kampgrounds of America announced that Gettysburg/Battlefield KOA Holiday in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, has completed a campground enhancement project. Developed during the 2026 season, the project included a property-wide electrical upgrade to 30/50-amp service at all RV sites, new KOA Patio RV Sites, upgrades to existing RV sites, enhanced Wi-Fi, commercial-grade fire features, and outdoor seating. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Friday, Aug. 28. The campground is open April 4 to Nov. 1, 2026.

Firefly Hills Kentucky, a 90-acre RV park and lodging destination near the Red River Gorge, offers multiple types of accommodations on one property. Guests can bring their own RV, reserve an RV site with a private climate-controlled Casita, rent an RV already set up on site, or stay in a private guest room in the renovated 1924 Snowden Farmhouse. In Spring 2027, Firefly Hills plans to add Safari Tent glamping, bringing the number of lodging options to five. The property has 15 full-hookup RV sites, each at least 70 feet deep.