US teacher built a $4,000 tiny house on wheels and used a legal loophole to live without property taxes

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.

A black bear that attacked a woman at Eagle Point Campground near Lake Tahoe was euthanized after multiple dangerous encounters. The bear entered a trailer searching for food; the woman was injured trying to scare it away. It also broke into a campervan with sleeping teenagers and entered a vehicle with a child. Two 5-month-old cubs were sent to a wildlife rehabilitation facility.

Adventure Van Conversions from Colorado unveiled the Reef Rover camper based on an all-wheel-drive Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a 144-inch wheelbase. Externally, the vehicle features Raptor protective coating, Agile Off-Road suspension, a snorkel, and an electric pop-up roof tent. The interior is upholstered in Range Rover leather and Alcantara, including a living area, kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping zone. The electrical system provides 400 Ah and a 125-liter water tank ensure autonomy; price is undisclosed.

Turkish company Fibrosan, part of the Yücel Group, announced the construction of a fiberglass production plant in Cassopolis, Michigan. The first phase investment is $16.8 million (approximately 800 million Turkish lira). The facility will produce components for the North American caravan market, where the company sees growing demand. Fibrosan operates 8 production centers across 6 continents, 28 offices worldwide, and employs over 400 people.

A 2023 EarthRoamer XV-SX with 13,244 km (8,230 miles) is for sale in the US. Built on a Chevrolet Silverado 6500HD chassis, it features a living module with kitchen, shower, washer-dryer, and sleeping area. Off-road equipment includes Warn winches, FLIR thermal camera, and GOST security system. The price reflects a turnkey autonomous overland platform rather than just the base vehicle.

American couple Kendra and Bill Fogarty, who live full-time in a motorhome, named their daughters after US national parks and forests. Their eldest, 9-year-old Acadia, is named after Acadia National Park in Maine, and their youngest, 6-year-old Willamette, after Willamette National Forest in Oregon. The family sold their home and downsized in 2022 to travel full-time, homeschooling their children and working remotely.