4th-Gen Tacoma Owner Buys First Camper, Faces Rear Squat Issue

A 2023 EarthRoamer XV-SX with 8,228 miles on the odometer is listed for $1.1 million. Built on a Chevrolet Silverado 6500HD chassis, it features a kitchen, bathroom, sleeping area, Warn winches, FLIR infrared camera, and GOST security system. The vehicle is designed for off-road travel and self-sufficient living.

The May revision of the 2026–27 California state budget includes an additional $3.6 million for operations of the Fort Ord Dunes Campground. The funding is part of the Outdoors for All initiative, which aims to provide equitable outdoor access for all Californians. Construction on the campground off Highway 1 began in June 2025 and is expected to be completed in about a year. The completed site will feature 98 campsites, including four accessible RV sites.

Flooding at Cheney Lake, Kansas, has closed Hobie Beach and forced the evacuation of Heimerman Point campground. Water levels are 3.75 feet above normal. Remaining campers have minimized their belongings and are monitoring Army Corps of Engineers data for possible further evacuations. Visitors note the current flooding is less severe than past droughts.

Gila River Police Department impounded a recreational vehicle after the driver was caught picking corn from a community field on June 24. The suspect received criminal citations and the RV was seized. Authorities noted that some corn in the area is grown for livestock feed and not safe for human consumption.

American art teacher and designer Jay Shafer built a 96-square-foot tiny house on a trailer chassis for $4,000. By mounting the structure on wheels instead of a concrete foundation, he classified it as a recreational vehicle (RV), avoiding property taxes and minimum size requirements (37–50 sq m). In 2002, local inspectors tried to evict him, but his lawyers proved the house legally qualified as a vehicle. In 2018, the International Code Council (ICC) adopted Appendix Q, officially legalizing dwellings under 37 sq m.

Brad Twait, CEO of The Motorcoach Store in Bradenton, Florida, reports a steady rise in retiree customers purchasing RVs. He notes that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this trend as domestic travel replaced international trips. Modern RVs can include heated floors, home theaters, adjustable beds, and can be retrofitted for people with disabilities with wheelchair lifts and ramps.