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A Mobile, Alabama-based family-owned grocery chain plans to build an RV resort near its Dauphin Island Parkway store, according to Lagniappe. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management’s public documents portal shows GGDIP has a construction stormwater permit for “Greer’s RV Resort” just south of Greer’s CashSaver in Bayley’s Corner. The planned development would be located near the intersection of Dauphin Island Parkway and Fowl River Road on the eastern side of Dauphin Island Parkway.

A developer plans to build a 56-spot RV park on the west side of Bentonville, Arkansas. The project, named Bentonville RV Resort, was submitted by RLP Developments LLC and approved by the Planning Commission on Oct. 6. It will span about 40 acres at 6979 Piercy Road. City planning director Tyler Overstreet said he is unaware of any other RV parks in Bentonville, though some exist in Cave Springs and Rogers.

The average daily rate for renting a camper in the USA in 2026 is 152 euros, down from 227 euros in 2022. In Europe, prices are rising: in Germany, 130 euros per day.

Axiom RV has announced the new Grit series, a more budget-friendly alternative to its Vendetta lineup. The first model, Grit 3814, is a triple-axle toy hauler with three slides, debuted in September at a U.S. trade event. The 13.3-meter-long, 4.2-meter-high trailer features a 4-meter garage, a front bedroom, and an open-plan kitchen and living area with a slide-out. It can also serve as a secondary bedroom. Dry weight is 7,484 kg, and gross weight is 10,886 kg. MSRP is around $193,000, about $50,000 less than the base Vendetta.

Sunset Park RV Manufacturing has introduced the Sun Lite LTD 13BD travel trailer, aimed at the budget segment of the RV market. The 2026 model is priced at around $13,000, while the 2027 version starts at $14,000. The trailer measures 16 feet 2 inches in length and 9 feet 9 inches in height with a roof rack, has a dry weight of 2,370 pounds and 6 feet 6 inches of standing room. It features a kitchen with a two-burner stove and microwave, a dry bath with shower and toilet, and options such as a lift kit, oven, and Murphy bed. The company targets cost-conscious buyers amid declining RV sales due to high interest rates and fuel prices.

Firefighters from multiple Northern Colorado agencies are responding to a camper fire near Highway 60 and Payton Way in the Johnstown area. Front Range Fire Rescue reported possible extension of the fire into a nearby residential structure. It is not confirmed whether the home sustained damage. Assistance is provided by Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Berthoud Fire Protection District, Greeley Fire Department, UCHealth EMS, and Johnstown Police Department. Information on injuries, evacuations, or the cause has not been released.

A 1984 Beaver motorhome is for sale in Brandon, South Dakota, with an asking price of $12,000. The 40-foot motorhome, the company's largest model, has 15,500 original miles (24,945 km) and is powered by a 10.4-liter Caterpillar 3208 diesel engine. It features a rear master bedroom, full bathroom with shower, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, built-in ice maker, dual kitchen sinks, two TVs, and a backup camera. Beaver Motorcoach Corporation was founded in 1968 and ceased operations in 2009 after its parent company went bankrupt.

The Palo Alto City Council on Oct. 19 will consider expanding its overnight RV parking ban to streets around East Meadow Circle, along Fabian Way and in the Ventura neighborhood. The expanded ban would prohibit RVs on any street within 100 feet of a home and extend hours from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. The city will need to install signs at 50 entrances for $140,000. Meanwhile, the city is working to permit around 40 RVs on Embarcadero Road and Coyote Hill Road starting next year, which can accommodate less than half of the city's 130 RVs.

A 1947 Kamp Master teardrop caravan is still being used. The model was produced by King's Trailer Company in Torrance, California, between 1947 and 1950. The body measures 8 feet (about 2.4 m) long and 6 feet (about 1.8 m) wide, with a dry weight of 840 to 870 pounds (about 381 to 395 kg). It features a pop-up roof, a kitchenette with a three-burner stove and icebox, and a slide-out sofa that converts into a double bed. The owner added a battery and a 5-pound (about 2.3 kg) propane tank. At auction, it could fetch at least €23,000.

A camper van was pulled from Lake Champlain in Burlington, Vermont, on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. near the Coast Guard station. According to witnesses, an older man was backing into the water to launch his boat, went too far, and lost traction. Spillane’s Towing, divers, firefighters, and police were on the scene to remove it. Authorities have not identified the van’s owner.

In the US, Tommy Boshers and his son installed a 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcat V8 producing about 700 hp into a 1970s Winnebago Brave camper. The project is called Hemibago.

Modern Buggy has expanded its Hopper series with the Hopper Mini XL, a travel trailer that debuted at trade events in early October. First units are expected at dealers no later than November, with full specifications still pending. The trailer measures 14 feet 8 inches (4.47 meters) long and has 14 inches (35.5 cm) of ground clearance, sleeping two on a fold-out sofa. It features wood-free construction on a custom steel frame with an aluminum frame, Azdel sidewalls, Vixenite composite flooring, and a one-piece fiberglass roof. Standard equipment includes a 200W solar panel, tailgate kitchen, two TVs, outdoor speakers, and an aluminum storage box. No bathroom is included, only an outside shower. The MSRP is estimated at around $24,500.

Treasure Vans, a Santa Barbara, California-based outfitter, has introduced the Treasure Chest camper van built on a 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with all-wheel drive and a 144-inch wheelbase. Rather than customizing the layout for each client, the company uses a single refined floor plan, limiting customization to finishes. The van sleeps two and features a 460Ah lithium battery, 400 watts of solar, a 3,000-watt inverter, 52 gallons (197 liters) of fresh water, and a 22-gallon (83 liters) gray-water tank. It is priced at $148,000 and comes with a three-year warranty.

An Airstream owner replaced his 2018 Chevrolet Colorado diesel with a 2024 Honda Ridgeline after a second fuel-rail failure shut down the truck on the freeway. He traveled 5,853 miles from Morro Bay, California, to Homer, Alaska, towing a 2004 Airstream Bambi 19, reporting approximately 14.5 to 15 mpg versus 15.4 mpg on the dashboard. The trip began May 28, 2024, and included mountain passes where speeds dropped to 40 mph and segments returning 11.3 mpg. The 2024 Ridgeline AWD RTL has a maximum tow rating of 5,000 pounds with two occupants, per Honda's owner's manual.

Gone Mobile Vans, a Costa Mesa, California-based company, has revealed a camper van conversion based on a 2026 AWD Ford Transit with an extended 148-inch wheelbase and a high roof. The vehicle features 33-inch all-terrain tires, a QLift by Agile Offroad suspension lift adding 2 inches (5 centimeters) of ride height, and Van Compass and Bilstein suspension components. The roof carries an FVC Safari rack, a 50-inch KC Titan light bar, a Starlink antenna, a Fiamma F45S awning, and two 100 W solar panels. The interior includes a Lost Hiway galley with an induction cooktop and refrigerator, a fixed queen-size bed (60 by 80 inches / 152 by 203 centimeters) with a Murphy bed setup, a Wrappon Trekker toilet, and a Tetravan shower. Power is provided by a 10 kW EcoFlow Power Kit with a 3,600 W inverter, and plumbing includes a 24-gallon (91-liter) freshwater tank and a 16-gallon (60-liter) greywater tank.

Two Colorado families won default judgments against former RV dealer LazyDays after the company failed to respond in court. The Williams family was awarded over $1.6 million and the Lebos over $566,000, but LazyDays sold most assets to entities connected to Campers Inn RV for more than $140 million and dissolved. A sale addendum excluded these claims from transferred liabilities, and the families are still trying to collect.

In the 1980s, developer William T. Collins, who had worked for Pontiac and DeLorean, introduced the Vixen 21 SE motorhome. It was designed as a lightweight, manoeuvrable and fuel-efficient camper capable of achieving 30 miles per gallon and fitting into a standard American garage. The model stood out against contemporary motorhomes, which often consumed around 30 litres per 100 km.

California-based Polydrops has unveiled the P21X, a trailer focused on off-road capability and energy self-sufficiency. The model features independent axle-less suspension, ground clearance of about 38 cm, and a 1,300-watt solar array developed with Aptera. Electricity is stored in a 5 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, with an optional 10 kWh battery. The trailer is approximately 6.4 meters long and weighs just under 950 kg. It can sleep up to four people and includes a kitchen with an induction cooktop and refrigerator, plus a concealed bathroom. Pricing in the US starts at $76,900, with initial production limited to small series.

An RV warranty can cover costly repairs, but manufacturers require owners to follow maintenance schedules, keep service records, and avoid unauthorized modifications. In the United States, warranty law generally prevents automatic cancellation of an entire warranty due to a single mistake, but a manufacturer may deny a specific claim if it can link the failure to owner actions. Key risks include skipped maintenance, unauthorized structural changes, overloading, use outside intended purpose, and neglected roof and exterior seals.

Papago Vans, based in Mesa, Arizona, has unveiled a camper van built on a 2025 AWD Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a 170-inch wheelbase. Off-road equipment includes Black Rhino Arsenal wheels, all-terrain tires, a Van Compass Stage 4.3 suspension kit, an FVC front bumper with a Warn winch, a 45-gallon (170-liter) extended-range fuel tank, two 200 W solar panels, a Starlink antenna, and a 50-inch LED light bar. The interior features bright Overt Green cabinetry, a stained wood ceiling, Addington Acacia LVP flooring, and white shiplap walls, with a kitchen that has a dual-burner induction stovetop, a 700 W microwave, an Isotherm Cruise 130 fridge, a bathroom with a shower and dry-flush toilet, a U-shaped couch, and an elevator bed. Power comes from a 920 Ah Epoch lithium battery bank and a 3,000 W inverter/charger; freshwater capacity is 20 gallons (75 liters).