US family sells home, moves into RV after son's illness

Danny McGee has started converting a cargo van into a camper. On day one, furring strips were installed for wall and ceiling paneling, and sheep's wool insulation was added along with sound dampening material over the wheel wells. The build is expected to take several months.

American manufacturer Oliver Travel Trailers has officially introduced the Apex X23 caravan, designed for off-road and off-grid use. The 7.2-meter model features a dual-axle chassis with reinforced suspension, mud-terrain tires, and a 48-volt electrical system with a 100-Ah lithium-ion battery (equivalent to 400 Ah at 12 volts). The base price is $107,000.

Sales of certified pre-owned RVs and campers are increasing in the US as consumers prepare for summer road trips. Buyers are prioritizing affordability and dealer-backed inspection standards over new units. The trend reflects broader demand for flexible domestic travel options.

Los Angeles City Council candidate Raul Claros parked a 30-foot RV in MacArthur Park for the weekend to draw attention to crime, homelessness, and quality-of-life issues. The move coincided with another federal raid by the FBI, DEA, and LAPD targeting an open-air drug market. Claros stated the raids have not changed conditions for residents and pledged, if elected, to establish a command center in the park to coordinate city departments and law enforcement.

A Missouri man took a camper he believed was abandoned after seeing a 'free' sign on nearby furniture. Police determined the camper was stolen from a business, valued at $1,200. The suspect admitted he should not have taken it without permission and was arrested.

According to Blue Capital Holdings data, Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park recorded 124,968 summer RV visits over five years (2021–2025), ranking ninth nationally. Glacier National Park in Montana led with 429,693 visits, followed by Yosemite in California with 423,672. In 2025, Grand Canyon visits dropped 20% year-on-year to 20,854, attributed to heat, crowding, and access issues. The North Rim reopened May 15, 2026, after the Dragon Bravo Fire, but the North Rim Campground will open in June without water or RV hookups, with Stage 2 fire restrictions in place.