How Mesa’s Outdoor Culture Fuels RV Ownership

A 1994 Toyota Hiace Grand Cabin converted into a camper van is for sale in Pomona, California. It features a separate mini-bathroom with shower and sink, a rare addition even for purpose-built RVs. The asking price is $17,995.

Kropf has introduced the Eldorado series of towable park model homes aimed at the glamping market. The units range from 34 to 45.5 feet in length (roughly 400–550 sq ft) and include a residential front door, king-size bed, full bathtub, tiled shower, and a 22-cubic-foot refrigerator. The 2026 Eldorado 9101PWD is listed at around $160,000. The manufacturer notes these are park models not intended for frequent towing; moving them requires special permits due to widths exceeding 8.5 feet.

Gazelle Tents has launched the Privacy Tent, a portable shelter designed as a shower enclosure, changing room, or toilet privacy tent. It sets up in 90 seconds using the brand's pre-assembled hub-frame system. Interior height is 86 inches, with a 48x48-inch footprint. Packed size is 48x8.5 inches. Launch price is $279.99 (regular $379.99).

The Nemo Flyer self-inflating sleeping pad is reviewed after multiple camping trips. It is suitable for tent and SUV camping but not for backpacking due to its packed size. Available in three sizes, it has an R-value of 4.2 and a thickness of 2 inches. The pad does not fully self-inflate and requires topping off with the Vortex stuff sack, which is a drawback given its MSRP starting at $140.

Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash involving an RV reported Saturday on Interstate 77 in Carroll County. A 2005 Coachman Encore RV was traveling northbound when the driver lost control, ran off the road, and struck a guardrail. Passenger Gretchen H. Karcher, 70, of Versailles, Pa., was ejected and died at the scene; she was not wearing a seatbelt. The driver, Ronald J. Winkler, 73, of North Versailles, Pa., was uninjured; the crash remains under investigation.

A man fell into a vault toilet at Camp Edison in Shaver Lake, California, while trying to retrieve his sunglasses. The incident occurred on July 27 at approximately 2:30 p.m. PT. Cal Fire rescue crews extricated him from the tank; he was uninjured but required decontamination.