Financing and Trade-In Strategies Reshape RV Market Access

On Thursday, heavy rainfall caused flooding at Perk Beach RV Park in Stone County, Mississippi. Residents waded through waist-deep water or were evacuated by boat. Many lost homes, vehicles, and belongings. Survivors require temporary housing, including pet-friendly options.

Diana and Naseer Mansour, a Palestinian couple, swapped their traditional house for a 43-foot fifth wheel trailer and now travel across the US with their three sons and dog. They chose this lifestyle to prioritize family time and experiences over material possessions. The RV includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a full kitchen, accommodating the family of five comfortably.

Rising water levels in the Styx River in Alabama prompted an evacuation of an RV park. Water reached above ankle level, making continued occupancy unsafe. The evacuation affected several dozen motorhomes.

RVs of America will showcase the Palomino Pause Reboot 14.3 off-road trailer at Overland Expo Pacific Northwest from June 26 to 28, 2026, in Redmond, Oregon. The trailer measures 17 feet 11 inches, has a dry weight of 4,583 pounds, and is towable by most midsize trucks. It includes a 60x80-inch queen bed, an interior kitchen, a slide-out exterior kitchen, and a full bathroom with separate toilet and shower. A MORryde aluminum frame and optional air suspension with 12 inches of travel provide off-road capability.

New Mexico State University Police arrested 46-year-old David J. Curtis after reports of two explosions near an RV camper in the desert south of the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. A search of the RV and surrounding area by bomb squad and federal agencies recovered items associated with explosive devices and chemicals. Curtis faces a charge of possessing an explosive or incendiary device and remains in custody.

Kansas authorities released information about an explosion that killed one person. The incident occurred in a camper parked in the county. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.