The Dyrt Report: Camper Cancellation Behavior Improves, but Late Cancellations Rise

The City Council of Waterloo, Oregon, voted to enforce city ordinances regarding RV habitation. During a June 9 meeting, the council discussed cases where RVs were used for temporary stays without septic hookups and with unsafe electrical connections. The council rejected a hardship clause for individual cases, citing the need for equal enforcement. Letters reminding residents of ordinances and cleanup days will be distributed.

Tom Svan, 82, from New Hampshire, converted a used Mercedes Sprinter into a motorhome for about 150,000 SEK ($14,000). The vehicle features solar panels, a 33 kg battery, a hidden toilet under the stove, and a quick-assembly shower. When snow falls, Svan leaves his house and travels south.

Logan County police reported arrests in a stolen camper investigation. Suspects have been taken into custody; the investigation is ongoing.

In St. Louis County, Minnesota, a motor home caught fire on Tuesday morning while parked along Highway 7. The woman and her dog, the only occupants, escaped uninjured, but the vehicle was declared a total loss. According to the sheriff's office, the fire started in the engine compartment after the camper experienced engine issues.

A nearly decade-old Tru Form Tiny house on wheels is for sale in California for $89,000. Built in 2017, it features a kitchen with quartz countertops, a full bathroom, and an upstairs bedroom. The sale is tied to a lot in Tiny Tranquility Park Redwoods. Amid rising prices for new models, this offer is seen as a lower-cost alternative.

According to TheZebra.com, there is a shift in the US from full-time living in self-converted vans to using professionally built adventure vans for occasional trips. The change is driven by rising material and fuel costs, as well as insurance challenges for custom builds. The average cost of a full DIY van conversion exceeds $80,000, and insurance for such vehicles may only cover the value of an empty shell. The national average gas price in the US reached $4.99 per gallon in 2022 and stood at $4.48 in May 2026.