Capitol Talk: Harvest Hosts, Escapees RV Club Come Together

At a mini-summit during the 2026 Florida & Alabama Outdoor Hospitality Convention & Expo, three experts presented data on the RV and campground market. Scott Bahr (Cairn Consulting Group) noted that active camper households are slowly declining but the industry remains ahead of pre-COVID levels. Robert Preston (Climb Capital) stated that the era of 'big dumb money' in park investments is over, urging owners to focus on infrastructure improvements (bathhouses, pedestal replacement, signage). He also highlighted that 39% of new campers enter through glamping, and 81% of guests expect to pay more for amenities but lose trust if the experience doesn't match the cost.

Lily the cat went missing in 2023 during the Rosales family's move from San Francisco to New York. The animal escaped at a stop in Wyoming while the owners visited Yellowstone National Park. Two and a half years later, local residents found the cat by the number on its collar and contacted the owners. The owner flew to Wyoming and retrieved the pet.

Chrysler is considering series production of the Pacifica Grizzly Peak concept, an off-road minivan with all-wheel drive and raised suspension. First shown in 2025, the project has gained momentum internally. Ground clearance is increased by nearly 7 cm, it rides on BFGoodrich off-road tires on 18-inch wheels, and rear seats are replaced by a storage or sleeping module. The powertrain is expected to be the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 without a hybrid option.

Actress Keke Palmer revealed in an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that she purchased an Airstream trailer. She also discussed her work as a Pilates instructor, her three-year-old son Leo, and her upcoming movie 'I Love Boosters'.

Sun Communities, a REIT owning RV and manufactured home parks, reported a net loss of $0.07 per share for Q1 2026, improving from a loss of $0.34 a year earlier. Core FFO rose to $1.40 per share, and same-property NOI in North America increased by 6.3%.

LiftFund provided grants and zero-interest loans to businesses in Kerr County, Texas, affected by the July 2024 flood. In January 2025, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country gave $10 million to LiftFund, with $7.4 million already disbursed. The co-owner of Guadalupe Keys RV Resort reported receiving a $50,000 grant but said no revenue is coming in, and recovery is stalled due to unclear permit processes.