Town of Elon Discusses Changes to RV Regulations

Jason and Shannon Steinebach, owners of lakefront property on Green Lake, filed a civil lawsuit in Allegan County Circuit Court against Leighton Township. The suit challenges the validity and selective enforcement of Ordinance No. 2025-12-11-RV, which regulates camping trailers and recreational vehicles on private property. The plaintiffs allege improper adoption, selective enforcement, and violations of the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act, along with First and Fourteenth Amendment claims. A preliminary injunction motion is pending, and a federal complaint is being prepared.

Airstream introduced its new creative platform AIRLAB with a multi-phase public activation in New York City. A white-wrapped Airstream trailer was transformed into a collective artwork by emerging artists, featuring graffiti, painting, and mixed media. The activation culminated in a public exhibition of the completed piece.

The Campground Association for Management Professionals (C.A.M.P.) held its annual Spring Meeting during the RV Industry Association’s RVs Move America Week in Washington D.C. Discussions covered park development for long-term clientele, show improvements, and updates on grounding monitor interrupter (GMI) standards. Attendees included associations from ten states and representatives from Blue Water and Electrical Works.

Parking rules for RVs and campers on private property vary widely across metro Detroit. In Detroit and Bloomfield Hills, 24-hour driveway parking for loading is allowed; Mount Clemens prohibits front-yard parking; Bloomfield Hills requires an enclosed garage. Local officials advise checking specific municipal ordinances, as Michigan has no uniform rules.

In Minnesota (USA), a craftsman converted a damaged Volvo V70R into a travel trailer. The rear bodywork was preserved, the front was cut off. Inside there is a double bed and an electric skylight. The project has gained attention at car shows and on social media.

A 2016 Jayco Jay Feather 23 RLSW travel trailer is listed for sale in Buffalo, Wyoming, at $16,900. The unit features one slideout, a 32-inch flatscreen TV, a custom queen bed, and an electric jack. The seller reports very good condition with service records and low mileage.