10 RV rental mistakes that can ruin your road trip

A North Las Vegas family's parked camper van was struck by a gray sedan in a hit-and-run near Craig Road and Clayton Street. Surveillance video captured the collision, after which the driver accelerated away. Police located the suspect vehicle nearby but the driver was not found; the car was impounded. Repairs are expected to cost hundreds of dollars, and the family is working through insurance.

A 1994 Toyota HiAce Grand Cabin converted into a camper is for sale in California for $17,995 (about 1.32 million rubles). The van has a 2.8L diesel engine and 271,000 km on the odometer. It features a 40L fridge, TV, fold-out bed, and a separate wet bathroom with sink and hot shower. Timing belt, water pump, injectors, and alternator were replaced 10,000 km ago.

An RV crash in Chanhassen, Minnesota, on June 21 left three people injured and damaged a highway sound barrier wall. The 2000 SAMC 39 motorhome veered off westbound Highway 212 near County Road 101, went into a ditch, and broke through the wall before stopping. Three occupants from Tacoma, Washington — a 63-year-old man, a 46-year-old woman, and a 13-year-old boy — sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The man, who was wearing a seatbelt, was taken to hospital. Alcohol was ruled out as a factor; the cause remains under investigation.

Bella Roams, a remote worker for a nonprofit, moved into her Subaru in July 2025 after failing to find affordable housing in Washington state. Her spontaneous TikTok video garnered over 250,000 views, and her account now has 43,000 followers documenting car life. She aims to save for a van for longer trips and eventually create a parking community for nomadic travelers, especially women.

GMC has introduced the Grand Avenue, a motorhome designed for camping and travel. The vehicle is powered by a 2.3L diesel engine producing 177 hp and 450 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. It measures 5930 mm in length, 2100 mm in width, and 2900 mm in height. The interior includes a bed, table, refrigerator, automatic climate control, and a 12-inch infotainment screen.

Over The Edge Taphouse, named 2025 Business of the Year, is opening The Edge RV Park in Crooked River Ranch, Oregon. The park offers 28 RV spaces, including 9 full hook-ups (50-amp, water, sewer), 16 with 30-amp connections, and 3 without sewer. On-site amenities include bathrooms, showers, and a dog park. Funding was provided by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council.