Aboard T4: hybrid electric travel trailer with up to 7 days off-grid

The city of Ionia, Michigan is considering amendments to its camping ordinances ahead of the Billy Strings' Ionia Freak Fair, which is expected to draw up to 28,000 visitors. The proposal would allow residents to host up to four tents or two RVs on their properties with a 14-day limit, and require state licensing for larger campsites. A public hearing and final vote on the revised regulations is scheduled for August 5.

Winnebago has launched the Elora and Resa (also referred to as Rosa) models on the Ram ProMaster chassis. Length is just over 6.1 m, seating for six and sleeping for four. Starting price $153,772.

California startup Aboard RV has unveiled the T4, a 7.3-meter hybrid-electric travel trailer capable of seven days of off-grid operation. It features a 41 kWh battery and a 60 kW onboard generator, providing 200 kWh of total energy. Pricing starts at $80,000 (approximately €73,000).

Plumas County, California, officials are surveying parcels where people live in RVs after the 2021 Dixie Fire destroyed 362 homes. An emergency ordinance allowing long-term RV occupancy expired June 30, making it illegal again under county zoning and state health codes. As of July 7, 36 households were identified living in RVs. Officials say enforcement will be 'soft' and are helping residents find alternative housing.

Leisure Travel Vans (LTV) has unveiled the updated Wonder motorhome. The model is available in three floorplan configurations and includes an additional power outlet, removable rubber mats, a pull-out kitchen faucet, and a digital TV antenna. The chassis is based on the 2026 Ford Transit with lane-keeping assist, push-button start, and a Ford app for remote locking. Optional equipment includes four-point levelers, black alloy wheels, Starlink satellite internet, and the Desert Shadow package with two-tone leather upholstery and all-terrain tires. Pricing starts at €172,300.

Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping in Mackinaw City, Michigan, sits on a mile of Lake Huron shoreline and offers views of the Mackinac Bridge. The campground, opened in 1964 by the Rogala family, includes full-hookup RV sites, tent spots, cabins, and amenities like a pool, mini-golf, and camp store. It is a short drive from the Mackinac Island ferry docks.