Electric RV revolution underway in the US

Maxxair, an Airxcel brand, has announced a new RVTI Level 3 accredited training program for professional RV technicians. The course, launching early Fall 2026, covers installation, diagnosis, and service of Maxxfan and Maxxair ventilation products, including PCB troubleshooting and motor diagnostics. It is approved for 1.5 RVTI credit hours.

Legacy Housing Corp (ISIN US52471N1046) benefits from steady demand for affordable mobile and modular housing in the US. The company combines manufacturing of mobile homes, manufactured houses and modular buildings with financing solutions for dealers and end customers, generating recurring income from interest payments.

A fatal crash occurred Monday morning on US93 north of Arco, Idaho. A 2000 GMC Yukon failed to yield to a 2022 Allegro Motorhome traveling southbound. The motorhome driver, a 73-year-old man from Oak View, California, was uninjured. Both occupants of the SUV—a 61-year-old man from Challis and a 58-year-old woman from Arco—died at the scene. The highway was blocked in both directions for investigation.

Evotrex has closed a $30 million Series A round to speed up production of its Evotrex-PG5 electric caravan. The model is designed as a mobile energy generation and storage platform for leisure, remote work, and emergencies. 90% of pre-orders are for the Premium version at $159,990, with first deliveries expected in 2027. The company involves customers in final development through collaborative workshops and an online customization tool.

The City of Pineville is now offering RV sites at Lake Buhlow. The sites are available for up to three days at a time.

A four-year-old child died Sunday, July 12, after a motor home accident at Salt Point Campground in California. The California Highway Patrol reported that the driver, a family friend, attempted to pull forward but mistakenly put the RV in reverse, causing it to roll backward and trap the girl underneath. Firefighters used jacks to lift the vehicle, and the child was airlifted to Oakland Children's Hospital with major injuries, where she later died.