Pre-Owned RV Values Up in NPA June Report

The Port Angeles Food Bank (Washington state) converted its delivery van by installing four refrigerators and freezers. The project was carried out by Camp N Car of Port Townsend using a grant from Olympic Community of Health. The EcoFlo power system allows autonomous operation for up to two days without grid connection, charging from the engine and solar panels. Previously, perishable goods were transported in coolers with ice, which was less efficient and costly.

A group of volunteers from Dyess Air Force Base is seeking a large fifth-wheel RV to house eight people during the annual Chili Superbowl in Buffalo Gap, Texas. The event, scheduled for Labor Day weekend, raises thousands of dollars for Ben Richey Boys Ranch. Last year, Family RV donated rental RVs, but they are not available this year. Organizers are asking local businesses or RV owners for a loan or sponsorship.

Thor Industries reported Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings of $1.86 per share, missing the $1.98 consensus estimate. Revenue fell 3.9% year-over-year to $2.78 billion but beat expectations of $2.65 billion. The company lowered its full-year GAAP earnings guidance to $3.30–$3.80 per share from $3.75–$4.25, citing prolonged geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures on consumer confidence and retail demand. North American towable RV net sales dropped 24.6% year-over-year, while motorized RV sales rose 7.7% and European RV sales increased 11.8%.

Demco Products has released an updated Battery Charge Wire Kit featuring an integrated LED indicator that illuminates when a full circuit is established, providing visual confirmation of a proper charging connection. The kit retains diode and fuse protection, and is now available under part number 6857.

On June 1, 2026, a crash on Interstate 74 in Decatur County, Indiana, involved two pickup trucks, one towing a camper trailer. The camper trailer overturned, blocking traffic. Two secondary collisions occurred due to the backup, including a semi-truck struck by a pickup at high speed. One victim was airlifted to IU Methodist Hospital; another was treated and released. A first responder sustained minor injuries. The highway reopened at 7:20 p.m.

A unique motorhome called the Airnado, built in the early 1980s, is now listed on Bring a Trailer. It combines the front end of a 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado with the body of a 1967 Airstream Land Yacht. Powered by a 7.5-liter V8 engine producing 375 hp, it features front-wheel drive and a living area with kitchen, toilet, and sleeping berth. The current owner completed a renovation in 2023, including new flooring, solar panels, and lithium batteries.