Capitol Talk: Devenish, Hamm on Canada’s State of RV Market

Motorhome owners report hazardous road conditions on the North Klondike Highway in Yukon. Jack Hamlin from Edmonton described the stretch from Whitehorse to Dawson City as a 'nightmare of washboard' due to deep potholes and uneven surfaces. Territorial highways minister Linda Benoit attributed the road conditions to chronic underfunding and rising material costs.

In their first year as owners of the Thousand Islands / Ivy Lea KOA Holiday in Ontario, Shawn and Christine Kim raised the Net Promoter Score (NPS) from 29.9 to 70. The campground, located on the St. Lawrence River, offers RV sites, tent sites, and cabins. Future plans include expanded cabin offerings, events, and new pickleball and basketball courts.

Portage la Prairie RCMP recovered a stolen motorhome on June 5 following a complaint about erratic behavior. The vehicle was stolen from Winnipeg the previous night. Adrian Shore, 45, was arrested without incident and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

A collision involving an RV occurred Monday night on the eastbound lanes of Highway 417 in central Ottawa. Two people were assessed by medics, and traffic was blocked for several hours.

Maxus has introduced the V90 Life Home Villa Edition motorhome, equipped with a pop-up second floor. The upper level, accessible via an elevator, includes a solarium with adjustable wall tinting and a balcony. The model is available only in the Chinese market at a price of about 2.68 million yuan (approximately 520,000 Canadian dollars).

On Monday afternoon, a recreational vehicle parked in a yard on Boulevard des Bois-Francs Nord in Victoriaville caught fire. Firefighters were called around 4:30 PM and responded under the command of Captain Stéphane Michaud. The fire produced thick black smoke before being extinguished. Further details are pending.