RV Help expands service network to include RVTI-trained technicians

Chet Hanks, 35, son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, lives in a Jayco Eagle RV in a Nashville trailer park to focus on his country music career with the duo Something Out West.

Multiple accidents occurred in Osceola, Iowa, in March 2026, involving motorhomes and trailers. In one incident, a Ford F350 towing a camper struck a parked Chevrolet Silverado while turning, causing $5,000 in damages. Another crash involved a Nissan Rogue hitting a parked GMC Envoy, which then struck a Casey's building, causing $5,000 in structural damage. Four accidents were reported, with one resulting in a pregnant woman being hospitalized.

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton removed over 40 cats and kittens from an RV in Trotwood on April 29, 2026. The RV was deemed uninhabitable due to holes in the ceiling, mud, and feces. Several kittens have upper respiratory infections. The organization urgently seeks fosters, especially for mother cats and their kittens.

Chet Hanks, 35-year-old son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, moved to a trailer park in Nashville, Tennessee to focus on his music career. He bought a Jayco Eagle motorhome after enjoying a stay in an Airstream in California. In an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Hanks said life in the park defies stereotypes: most residents are retirees, not young people, and the environment is safe. He also noted his motorhome has a kitchen and a separate shower.

Summer temperatures now last 24 extra days in Tucson and eight additional days in Phoenix compared to 1970, per Climate Central. For RV parts planners, this renders historical data unreliable, causing unpredictable demand spikes for AC systems, filtration, and hurricane repair parts. According to PW Consulting, suppliers now pre-plan 60–70% of inventory to account for regional variation, while lead times have expanded from three to over five months.

On RVBusiness’ Capitol Talk, the merger between Harvest Hosts and Escapees RV Club was discussed. Executives explained how the combination strengthens both brands. The group also noted a special but overlooked centennial this year.