LCI Industries and Patrick Industries End Merger Talks

Justin Witmarsh, 36, and Kara McGregor, 36, face felony charges for criminal possession of stolen property after a camper and trailer were taken on May 11. Witmarsh also faces a methamphetamine possession charge.

RVezy, which launched North America's first RV rental app, marks a decade in operation. It remains the only platform serving both renters and owners. In California, over 20,000 owners list their RVs through the service.

Chet Hanks, 36-year-old son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, has moved to Nashville to become a country music star. He lives in a camper equipped with a kitchen and shower, forgoing apartment rent to focus on his art.

The Jones Fire, spreading along the Hassayampa River, jumped to the Arrowhead RV Park in Wickenburg, Arizona. Between 8 and 10 RVs were destroyed; evacuations were completed without injuries. Firefighters stopped the spread but continue to monitor hot spots.

According to an RV Industry Association survey, 37 million Americans plan to travel by RV this summer. Key reasons include affordability, budget control, and pet-friendliness.

Winnebago announced the ARKA model, a new off-grid adventure truck built on the RAM 5500 chassis. It features a 48-volt electrical system with up to 15 kWh battery, hydronic heating, and is rated for temperatures from -23°C to +49°C. The public debut will be at Overland Expo West in Arizona, May 15–17, 2026.