RoverPass 2026 Report: Outdoor Hospitality's 'Quality Shift'

Officials in Lane County, Oregon, have extended temporary permits allowing fire survivors to live in RVs on their property. The permit, originally set to expire in 2025, has been extended through September 5, 2030, following a successful petition to the state's Department of Land Conservation and Development.

An expert with a decade of experience wiring vans recommends portable power stations over traditional complex electrical systems. After six months of testing, four models were selected: Anker Solix F2000, Pecron E1500LFP, Goal Zero Yeti 1500, and Bluetti Apex 300, evaluated for reliability, charging speed, and ability to power typical camping gear.

Airstream has launched the Basecamp 16X 2026 caravan, measuring 4.9 meters in length. The model features a standard off-road kit and a modular interior layout, including a fold-out bed and a compact kitchen.

Ukrainian refugee Ernest Kovalenko presented a service for installing compact bathrooms in standard truck sleepers at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The $8,800 conversion includes a shower, toilet, and sink, adding 240 pounds of weight by replacing one bunk.

A special magistrate recommended denial of a plan for a 99-site RV park in Wildwood, Florida. The recommendation cites safety concerns due to the main entrance location on a road curve and the large turning radius of big RVs. The developer E. Small Developing, LLC's project on 10 acres will be considered by the city commission later this month.

The Love's Travel Stops network has begun selling tires and batteries for RVs at most of its dedicated locations. The service is available at 76 locations across 27 U.S. states through partnerships with Lionshead Tire & Wheel and Interstate Batteries, including on-site installation.