Two new 2026 campers from $9,000 to $10,000: budget travel on wheels

Chrysler is considering series production of the Pacifica Grizzly Peak concept, an off-road minivan with all-wheel drive and raised suspension. First shown in 2025, the project has gained momentum internally. Ground clearance is increased by nearly 7 cm, it rides on BFGoodrich off-road tires on 18-inch wheels, and rear seats are replaced by a storage or sleeping module. The powertrain is expected to be the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 without a hybrid option.

Sun Communities, a REIT owning RV and manufactured home parks, reported a net loss of $0.07 per share for Q1 2026. Core FFO rose to $1.40, and same-property NOI in North America increased by 6.3%.

LiftFund provided grants and zero-interest loans to businesses in Kerr County, Texas, affected by the July 2024 flood. In January 2025, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country gave $10 million to LiftFund, with $7.4 million already disbursed. The co-owner of Guadalupe Keys RV Resort reported receiving a $50,000 grant but said no revenue is coming in, and recovery is stalled due to unclear permit processes.

An ad for an eight-wheeled Mercedes-AMG G63 with a camper for $285,000 raised doubts. Experts found signs of AI generation: display errors and unrealistic price. Mercedes-Benz and Brabus have not produced such a modification.

Teresa Alvarez Montero, a 93-year-old immigrant from Costa Rica, received an eviction notice from Silver Court park in Little Havana. The owner is closing the park, affecting over 200 families. Neighbors have started a GoFundMe campaign.

After the pandemic, the Ewing family (Adam, Lauren, two children ages 10 and 12) sold their 930 sqm home in Georgia and moved into an RV at Fort Wilderness Resort in Disney World. They spend up to 70% of the year in the park, balancing remote work and homeschooling.