Wholesale RV Values Trended Downward in Early 2026

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 lithium-ion battery for a power tool being charged in a shed caused a fire on June 28 in Conowingo, Cecil County, Maryland. The fire damaged an RV and a boat, with an estimated $25,000 in losses. The Office of the State Fire Marshal ruled the cause accidental due to battery or charger failure; no injuries were reported.

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.