Upcoming FIFA World Cup Triples RV Park Supply Near US Host Cities

A permanent tiny house community in Taney County, US, has seen high demand as rental prices increase. The first eight homes are occupied, with 300 people on the waiting list. A total of 70 homes are planned, with construction of 28 new units to begin soon. The development aims to become one of the largest permanent tiny house communities in the US, featuring social amenities and support services for residents.

A 71-year-old woman in Texas died from primary amebic meningoencephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri after rinsing her nose with unboiled tap water from a motorhome tank. According to the CDC, infection occurred over four days before symptoms appeared, despite no recreational freshwater exposure. Although the amoeba was not detected in water samples from the motorhome or campsite, disinfectant levels were insufficient and turbidity exceeded standards. The case highlights risks of using tap water for nasal irrigation and the need for water quality maintenance in RVs.

Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has been included in Franchise Business Review’s Culture100 list, which ranks the top 100 franchise brands based on franchisee satisfaction. The survey covered over 330 brands and 29,000 franchise owners. KOA operates more than 500 campgrounds across North America, most of which are individually owned and operated by local franchise partners.

Ultra Fab Products, a manufacturer of RV and trailer accessories, has introduced a new line of heavy-duty farm jacks. The jacks provide up to 8,000 pounds of lifting force, double as manual winches, and are designed for lifting, pulling, and leveling equipment in challenging terrain.

Owners of RVs, swimming pools, and other luxury items can generate income through peer-to-peer rental platforms. Services like Outdoorsy, RVShare, and RVnGo allow RV owners to rent their vehicles for $250 to $500 per night. Owners set the rules and rates, while platforms handle marketing and payment processing for a fee.

A trailer towed by a pickup truck caught fire on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County, Tennessee, causing stored fireworks to detonate. The driver pulled over after noticing smoke, and the fire quickly spread. Traffic was halted in both directions; no injuries have been reported.