Van Life: From Budget Dream to Costly Investment

Residents of Arizona Charlie’s RV Park near I-11 in Las Vegas are on alert after a series of arsons and tire slashings. A woman was caught on camera setting fire to RVs, including one with children inside. Police are investigating.

Volkswagen skips the 2026 model year and introduces the 2027 ID. Buzz Tourer 4Motion in the US with camping features: folding platform, mattress, curtains, ventilation panels, and furniture. Sales begin in 2027.

Michigan-based automotive supplier JVIS, through its subsidiary TNJ Ohio, has acquired Toledo Molding & Die facilities in Tiffin and Bowling Green, previously owned by First Brands Group. The court-approved bankruptcy deal preserves 629 jobs that were slated for elimination after the plants' closure in April 2026.

Rock & Brews Casino in Barman, Oklahoma, announced a 25,000 sq. ft. expansion including a 1,000-seat concert hall and a 21-site RV park. The project is backed by KISS founders and the Kaw Nation.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Parks in Pennsylvania, Mississippi, and Virginia placed 4th, 5th, and 6th in the 2026 USA Today Readers’ Choice rankings. The Pelahatchie park has been recognized for five consecutive years.

Go RVing has released a marketing toolkit for National RV Day on June 13 and launched the RV-2-50 campaign targeting 37 million summer RV travelers, featuring a contest with a $5,000 prize.