iKamper Gives Rooftop Tent Series a Design Refresh

San Diego police have intensified enforcement against RV dwelling on city streets. The number of fines increased from 200 to nearly 700 per month between July and January, totaling over 3,000 citations. The ordinance prohibits vehicles over 27 feet long and 7 feet high from parking between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Authorities offer violators the alternative of using the H Barracks overnight parking lot, open from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

RV owners are increasingly opting to purchase e-bikes for travel rather than short-term rentals. The U.S. National Park Service has authorized e-bike use on all roads and trails where traditional bicycles are permitted. This allows tourists to explore parks like Zion or Yellowstone without being tied to shuttle schedules and expands the radius of accessible routes.

An American adventurer converted a Lamborghini Urus into a motorhome for a global journey. He has visited over 40 countries after installing a foldable bed, refrigerator, and 300-amp battery system. The route requires complex ocean shipments and includes planned crossings of Africa and South America.

An explosion and fire in an RV in Lecanto, Florida, hospitalized two children and two adults with severe burns. The fire fully engulfed the 32-foot vehicle and began spreading to nearby cars. The cause of the explosion is under investigation, with fire officials noting the complex fuel and electrical systems typical in recreational vehicles.

US-based Storyteller Overland has unveiled the Grand Bohemian camper based on the INEOS Grenadier SUV. The vehicle features an Alu-Cab pop-top roof for sleeping, a kitchen with an induction cooktop and refrigerator, and an off-grid system with a 5.4 kWh battery and solar panels. The starting price is $198,888.

Expedition vehicle manufacturer EarthCruiser is expanding production of its MOD composite camper platform. The company is applying nearly two decades of engineering experience to scale the design through a distributed builder network, using a one-piece composite structure to reduce weight and potential failure points.