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Entegra has unveiled the Embark Class A motorhome with EREV technology. The model features an 800-volt battery with a capacity of 140 kWh, providing an electric-only range of 170 km; a petrol generator extends the total range to 725 km. The platform was developed by Harbinger Motors. The exact price has not been announced; experts estimate it at approximately 100,000 dollars. Mass production is scheduled for 2026.
Comedian and content creator Davis Núñez rented a motorhome in Colorado for one week and shared the costs and challenges. The rental cost $1,600 per week, plus about $100 on fuel every three days. He and his girlfriend María Delgado plan to visit the Rocky Mountains, Aspen and Twin Lakes. The main difficulty was the outdoor shower in low temperatures, which led to days without washing.
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A crash between a motorhome and a big rig on southbound I-680 near Fremont early Wednesday shut down the freeway. The impact ripped apart the motorhome and overturned the big rig's trailer. No injuries were reported. It took five hours to reopen all lanes.
About 200 members of RVing Women have gathered in Farmington, New Mexico, for the organization's annual national convention, held September 19–27, 2026, at McGee Park. The five-day event features hands-on workshops on RV maintenance, including air conditioner and refrigerator repair, lithium battery conversions, and exterior care, as well as local tours and community building. Founded in 1991, the nonprofit has 18 regional chapters and roughly 2,000 members across the US and Canada.
Kate and Daniel O'Phalen bought a used RV in 2021 for $18,000 and renovated it for about $7,000. The family of five has been traveling full time since early 2022, visiting 53 of 66 US national parks, 11 Canadian provinces, and spending six months in Mexico.
Woodland Trails Resort on Strawberry Lake in Minnesota is closing permanently after 26 years in business. The owners cited rapidly escalating lakefront values, making it unfeasible to sell the resort as a business. About 70 seasonal camper owners and lot renters were informed by email on Sept. 21 that the resort will not reopen, and all personal property must be removed by the end of October when the current business insurance expires. The owners are exploring an interim insurance policy that could allow winter storage for a fee.
Kristin Haynes and her partner Tom have lived without rent for 10 years, alternating between a campervan in the US and a sailboat in Mexico. She paid off debt, built a six-figure online business, and saved hundreds of thousands for retirement.
Lifestyle
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Hannah Butturini, 32, a founding member of OHI's Young Professionals Committee, has been general manager of the 480-site Evergreen Campsites & Resort in Wild Rose, Wisconsin, since 2008. She began working at the park at age 14 as a slide attendant and later earned an associate degree in restaurant and hotel management from Fox Valley Technical School in 2012. With support from park owner Jim Button, she attended the George O'Leary School of RV Park and Campground Management, where she co-founded the Young Professionals group. She no longer holds a leadership position on the committee but remains active, balancing her role with raising two children and community involvement.
Law & Regulations
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The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) is continuing to advance legislative priorities for the state's campground and outdoor hospitality industry, including liability protections and commercial property tax relief. TACO recently met with Angie Flores, chief of staff to State Representative Todd Hunter, to discuss issues affecting campground owners. A key topic was the 2023 passage of House Bill 2636, which established limited liability protections for RV parks and campgrounds for certain injuries arising from campground activities, while maintaining liability for negligence, known dangerous conditions, improper employee training and intentional conduct. In 2025, similar protections were extended to water parks (Senate Bill 1119) and cavern entities (House Bill 1130). TACO and Hunter's office agreed that further discussions on property tax proposals will take place after the upcoming elections and pre-filing of legislation.
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Exhibitions
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Woodland Park Inc. will exhibit for the first time at Glamping Show Americas, presenting a park model with a double-decker porch in Aurora, Colo. Visitors can tour the unit during the expo from Sept. 29–30 at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. The two-level porch provides additional outdoor space with an elevated deck, and the interior features residential finishes. The Middlebury, Ind.-based company manufactures high-end park model RVs for resorts and campgrounds.
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Closures
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Parsons city leadership has announced that Marvel Park RV Campground in southeast Kansas will permanently close on Oct. 4. The RV campground is located in a floodplain just north of Labette Creek. City staff cited repeated flooding and issues with campers not paying fees or abiding by park rules as reasons for the decision.
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The America’s Largest RV Show, held Sept. 16-20 in Hershey, Pa., drew 43,148 attendees, according to a press release. Presented by the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle & Camping Association (PRVCA), it is one of just two manufacturer shows in the country. More than 1,400 new RVs from 42 manufacturers were displayed, ranging from small pop-up campers to large Class A motorhomes. The new 2027 models feature the latest in design, layout and technology. An expanded park model selection also saw strong traffic. Two hundred booth vendors offered products and services. The show included a new Creator Corner and the first Campfire Conversations with content creators. The next show is scheduled for Sept. 15-19, 2027, at the GIANT Center in Hershey, Pa.
A new 55-plus RV park, Sunset Village, is being developed in Benton County, Minnesota, on a 10-acre property along the channel between Little Rock Lake and the Mississippi River, purchased about 1.5 years ago. The project will have 47 lots with park model homes in six styles, priced between $125,000 and $150,000, with a $6,000 annual association fee. A $500 deposit reserves a lot. Four lots have been reserved so far. The community will operate from mid-April to mid-October and include shuffleboard, horseshoes, community gardens, a dog park, walking trails, kayaks, canoes, a clubhouse or pavilion, and sunset pontoon cruises. Up to 27 boat slips have been approved.
In Montrose, Colorado, a motorhome owner accidentally emptied a sewage tank into an underground diesel fuel tank at a Maverik station. The incident occurred over Memorial Day weekend in late May 2026.
Thor Industries reported an 8.4% sales decline and a 67.5% earnings drop in fiscal Q4 2026. Full-year sales rose 0.3% to $9.61 billion, while earnings fell 30.2%.
Gulf Stream Coach will host its annual Open House display from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1 in Elkhart, Indiana. The company will present over 50 units, including 30 new and redesigned floorplans, such as the Ultra-Light 17SCD Vintage Cruiser travel trailer, a completely redesigned Envision lineup, and new motorhome models BT Cruiser 5210, Conquest 6210 LE, and BT Cruiser 5300. The display will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with show incentives and meals provided for dealers.
Outpost Outfitters, Maine's newest RV dealership, will make its first appearance at the Cumberland Fair from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3. The display will include an Ember RV Overland, a Kropf Park Home RV Eldorado and a Grand Design Imagine, with sales, customer service and service teams present. The dealership offers service, parts, winterization and storage, focusing on year-round ownership. Visitors can book private tours with Bill Schwarz during the fair.
In 2026, Go RVing's influencer program has sent 15 influencers on motorhome road trips, generating 347 pieces of content across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Substack and Facebook. The content has driven 203,653 engagements and reached 17.7 million consumers. The program targets non-RVers through interests such as outdoor adventure, family trips, pet travel and active retirement. Go RVing invites RVIA members to share the content to extend its reach.
An unoccupied camper was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning in Sissonville, West Virginia. Firefighters arrived after 6 a.m. and quickly extinguished the flames. The cause is under investigation.
Savannah Lakes RV Resort in Hardeeville, South Carolina, received Gold for Best Pet-Friendly Lodging and Silver for Best Campground in the 2026 LowCountry’s Best awards. The resort offers more than 300 full-hookup RV sites, 15 furnished cottages, and a 5,000-square-foot K9 Corner.