Chase Offers $50 Cash Back on Cruise America RV Rentals

California-based startup Aboard closed a $4.3 million pre-series A round in May, bringing total financing to $13 million. The funds will support mass production of its 24-foot hybrid-electric travel trailer, which features a 200 kWh battery, auxiliary drive for towing, and up to seven days of off-grid operation. Manufacturing will be based in Southern California, with preorders starting at $80,000 and deliveries expected in Q4 2026.

A Brazilian family based in Orlando plans to spend about a month and a half in a motorhome following the Brazilian national team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The project will produce a documentary series of over 10 episodes focusing on family experience, logistics, and football culture. The route covers matches in the US, Canada, and Mexico, reflecting a broader trend in sports tourism.

The average nightly rental price for a camper in the US fell from €185.91 in 2024 to €172.57 in 2025, a decrease of 7%. Some vehicles for up to four people are available from around €80 per night with unlimited mileage. In 2026, the US will host the FIFA World Cup, the 100th anniversary of Route 66, and the 250th anniversary of independence.

NAI Outdoor Hospitality Brokers has completed three transactions: the sale of Hidden Valley RV & MH Development in San Antonio, Texas, a glamping resort development in Georgia, and RiverWalk RV Park in North Carolina. The deals highlight continued investor demand for RV parks and glamping sites in high-growth Sunbelt markets and experiential travel destinations.

A new RV park in Northport, Alabama, is expected to open this summer, located on 30th Ave., minutes from the University of Alabama and Bryant-Denny Stadium. Owner Lynwood Springer said the park aims to attract Alabama football fans and families attending tournaments at the nearby River Run Park complex. Amenities will include an on-site laundromat, a lighted pavilion with picnic tables, grills, and fencing.

Annie Wonderlich, 43, from Washington, bought a 1980s caravan in February 2026 and has spent about $2,000 on renovations. She aims to eliminate its van-like appearance in favor of a traditional English cottage look, and plans to add a 19-square-meter annex for a walk-in closet. The project is a mortgage-free alternative that also accommodates her pets.