RV Travel Popularity Surges in Summer 2024

The RV Technical Institute has expanded its training program by appointing Trek Systems as the official Victron Energy systems training provider. The partnership involves hands-on sessions at RVTI's Elkhart, Indiana campus covering lithium batteries, inverters, and solar power systems for RVs.

The weekly Facebook Live show 'RVing in New England' held a meeting with its technician advisory panel to discuss the upcoming RV season. Experts Christopher Dougherty, Randy Murray, and Ryan Hadley joined hosts Bob Zagami and John DiPietro. The discussion covered season-opening tips, new advancements in battery and solar systems, and preparation advice for the camping season.

A 1950s Sport King Coach camper with a polished aluminum body, designed for a pickup truck bed, is listed for sale. The eight-foot model features a dinette, icebox, and water system, priced at $6,900 in Kansas City. The design is an early example of the truck camper category developed after World War II.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has over 7,000 campsites. Based on social media and review site feedback, five affordable parks were selected with nightly rates ranging from $25 to $77, including Ocean Lakes Family Campground, Barefoot RV Resort, Myrtle Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach Travel Park, and Hideaway RV Park.

A 32-foot travel trailer exploded and caught fire in Lecanto, Florida. Two adults and two children were hospitalized, with firefighters containing the blaze within 17 minutes. The Florida State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the incident.

The Element Life YouTube channel, created by nomad Nate, focuses on minimalist camper conversions and off-grid living. Launched in 2016 with a self-built Honda Element camper, the channel has 111,000 subscribers and over 21.8 million views.