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AEONrv Unveils 2026 Lineup, All-New EXT Model Industry © RV PRO
US United States

AEONrv Unveils 2026 Lineup, All-New EXT Model

AEONrv, a Reno-based manufacturer of all-season, off-road adventure vehicles, announced its 2026 lineup, including the updated AEONv and the new AEONrv EXT with an extended wheelbase. The EXT is built on the 2026 Ford Transit AWD chassis with an 11,000-pound GVWR and 178-inch wheelbase, increasing towing capacity, cargo space, and off-grid range. The interior is entirely wood-free, using PET structural foam core from recycled bottles, reducing weight by up to 50%. The all-electric energy system includes Victron NG lithium batteries, Victron Orion XS charging, and up to 1,200 watts of rooftop solar. Pricing starts at $229,500 for the AEONv and $239,500 for the AEONrv EXT, with orders available immediately.

Source: RV PRO ISL
Incidents US United States

Texas contractor accused of stealing over $112K from elderly RV park owner

Police arrested Loyed Clayton Yost, owner of Clayton Construction, for allegedly stealing more than $112,000 from a 67-year-old RV park owner in Bruceville-Eddy, Texas. According to an affidavit, the victim paid Yost $124,550 in February-March 2022 to add 30 RV spaces, roads, and utilities, but the work was never completed. Yost has prior theft charges related to construction work in McLennan and Burnet counties.

Source: kwtx.com ISL
One Hospitalized After Tractor-Trailer, Camper Crash in Phelps Incidents © Finger Lakes Daily News
US United States

One Hospitalized After Tractor-Trailer, Camper Crash in Phelps

A tractor-trailer collided with a pickup truck towing a camper early Tuesday on State Route 14 in the Town of Phelps, sending one person to the hospital. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, 45-year-old Latavia Toussant of Shelburne, Vermont, was driving a 2025 GMC Sierra northbound while towing a 2019 Cherokee camper. A northbound 2020 Freightliner tractor-trailer operated by 54-year-old Christopher Hardy of Union Springs struck the camper from behind, then hit the pickup, sending both vehicles off the road into a field. Toussant was transported to Geneva General Hospital with neck pain; Hardy declined treatment. The cause of the crash could not be determined, and no tickets were issued.

Source: Finger Lakes Daily News ISL
Soaring Eagle Campers Exceeds YTD Shipments for 2026 Industry © RV PRO
US United States

Soaring Eagle Campers Exceeds YTD Shipments for 2026

Soaring Eagle Campers reported that year-to-date shipments for 2026 have already surpassed the total number of campers shipped in all of last year. The truck camper manufacturer, launched in 2022, has expanded its lineup to fit all truck sizes, including compact models. The company expanded its Wakarusa production facility in 2025 and plans to add a second, larger facility in 2027.

Source: RV PRO ISL
Gazelle Introduces Privacy Tent for Shower and Toilet Use Industry © Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
US United States

Gazelle Introduces Privacy Tent for Shower and Toilet Use

Gazelle Tents has launched the Privacy Tent, a portable shelter designed as a shower enclosure, changing room, or toilet privacy tent. It sets up in 90 seconds using the brand's pre-assembled hub-frame system. Interior height is 86 inches, with a 48x48-inch footprint. Packed size is 48x8.5 inches. Launch price is $279.99 (regular $379.99).

Source: Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News ISL
Virginia: RV crash on Interstate 77 leaves one dead Incidents © Augusta Free Press
US United States

Virginia: RV crash on Interstate 77 leaves one dead

Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash involving an RV reported Saturday on Interstate 77 in Carroll County. A 2005 Coachman Encore RV was traveling northbound when the driver lost control, ran off the road, and struck a guardrail. Passenger Gretchen H. Karcher, 70, of Versailles, Pa., was ejected and died at the scene; she was not wearing a seatbelt. The driver, Ronald J. Winkler, 73, of North Versailles, Pa., was uninjured; the crash remains under investigation.

Source: Augusta Free Press ISL
Toyota Tundra owner switches to GMC Sierra 3500HD after camper exceeds weight limits Lifestyle © Torque News
US United States 2

Toyota Tundra owner switches to GMC Sierra 3500HD after camper exceeds weight limits

Phil Walworth found his Grand Design Imagine 2800BH trailer's actual tongue weight was about 1,200 pounds, double the claimed 604 pounds. A CAT Scale weigh-in showed his Tundra was 400 pounds over GVWR, prompting an upgrade to a GMC Sierra 3500HD AT4 Diesel.

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Chanhassen RV crash injures 3, damages sound barrier wall Incidents © FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
US United States

Chanhassen RV crash injures 3, damages sound barrier wall

An RV crash in Chanhassen, Minnesota, on June 21 left three people injured and damaged a highway sound barrier wall. The 2000 SAMC 39 motorhome veered off westbound Highway 212 near County Road 101, went into a ditch, and broke through the wall before stopping. Three occupants from Tacoma, Washington — a 63-year-old man, a 46-year-old woman, and a 13-year-old boy — sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The man, who was wearing a seatbelt, was taken to hospital. Alcohol was ruled out as a factor; the cause remains under investigation.

Source: FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul ISL
Beachcomber RV Park in Central Saanich changes hands, preservation promised Openings © Peninsula News Review
CA Canada

Beachcomber RV Park in Central Saanich changes hands, preservation promised

The Kramer family, operators of Bradsdadsland Family Campground on Hornby Island, purchased the 62-site Beachcomber RV Park in Central Saanich, British Columbia. The deal closed on March 24, 2026. The park was originally purchased by businessman John Chew in 1966 and opened to the public in 1986 after Expo '86. New owners plan only modest additions (an amenities building and playground), aiming to preserve the historic landscape and character of the waterfront campground.

Source: Peninsula News Review ISL
Incidents US United States

Campers trapped by flash flooding at Gulfport RV resort as remnants of Arthur slam Coast

Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur caused flash flooding at Gulfport Luxury RV Resort in Gulfport, Mississippi, trapping guests in their RVs and damaging vehicles. Water levels rose to four feet, waking visitors like Wesley Borne from Hammond, Louisiana, who was alerted by a neighbor banging on his camper door. Members of the Southern Elite RV Club went door-to-door to warn others and assist with evacuation.

Source: wlox.com ISL
Lifestyle CA Canada

Golf and RVs: How to combine two hobbies

The author shares his experience of using a small R-Pod travel trailer for a golf trip in Canada. He notes that renting such a trailer allows free movement by car after setting up camp, and the cost is significantly lower than that of a motorhome. As an example, he cites the RV park at the Golden Golf Club in British Columbia, which is a 30-second walk from the first tee.

Source: calgaryherald.com ISL

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