Dropping Out to Live Full-Time in a Motorhome

A serious crash involving an overturned RV occurred Saturday afternoon on the I-640 East ramp to Gap Road in Knoxville. The incident, recorded around 2:30 p.m., caused traffic delays as police conduct an investigation and clear the scene.

A mobile home sustained severe damage in a fire on the evening of March 3, 2026, at Auke Bay RV Park in Juneau. Rescue services quickly contained the blaze, and one person inside escaped unharmed. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The rise of remote workers has increased demand for national parks with developed electrical infrastructure for RVs. Yellowstone National Park has approximately 200 campsites with electric hookups, while Zion offers over 160 year-round sites. Death Valley has significantly expanded its capacity, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park is noted for reliable infrastructure due to partner campgrounds.

The U.S. National Park Service system's largest number of full-hookup RV sites is in Yellowstone. Fishing Bridge RV Park provides 310 sites with electricity, water, and sewer connections, a figure substantially higher than other major parks. Yellowstone recorded 37,261 overnight RV stays in 2025, with the campground operating seasonally from May to October.

Forest River, North America's largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles, pontoons, and cargo trailers, has announced executive-level personnel changes. The Elkhart, Indiana-based company did not disclose specific details of the changes, which were announced on April 4, 2026.

Georgia lacks a statewide law prohibiting sleeping in vehicles, though local municipalities may impose their own regulations. Travelers can utilize parking lots of certain retail stores for overnight stays but must first check with management and adhere to local ordinances, such as those in the city of Roswell.