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Tin Can Alley on 66 in Kingman, Arizona, offers overnight stays in six renovated Airstream caravans. The site was opened a year ago by local residents Lenore Knudtson and Tim Webb. One of the caravans is a 1960 model produced in fewer than 100 units for the Southern Pacific railroad company. The initiative coincides with the Route 66 centenary and complements traditional motels.

A motorhome caught fire on Interstate 75 in Hernando County, Florida, on Saturday afternoon, blocking all southbound lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The fire was reported at mile marker 303 near Croom Rital Road, and all lanes were blocked as of 2:10 p.m. The cause of the fire and whether any occupants were injured have not been disclosed. Officials have also not said when the southbound lanes will fully reopen.

Benchmark Vehicles of Portland, Oregon, has built the 143, a camper based on a four-wheel-drive Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 XD. The 2026 model-year vehicle has a 4.32-metre wheelbase and is fitted with Owl Vans Talon wheels and BFGoodrich KO3 all-terrain tyres, an Agile Offroad suspension upgrade with Fox dampers and Bilstein struts, and a 151-litre S&B fuel tank. The rear holds a king-size bed above a garage with a heavy-duty pull-out tray. Electrical equipment includes a 3,000 W inverter and a battery bank of almost 1,000 Ah, while an Espar diesel heater warms air, water and the floor. Fresh water is stored in a 132-litre tank with heating mats, and two waste tanks are also heated.

Utah dealer ROA Off-Road and Pause spent almost 4 years developing the Roamer X caravan. It combines off-road running gear with luxury fittings, including two kitchens and a private bedroom.

Ember RV has unveiled the Touring Edition 2850DBL caravan, featuring a rear section that converts between sleeping, office and cargo space. The EmberTrack E-track rail system carries two stacked double beds that can be repositioned or removed to free space for e-bikes, dog crates or a hammock. The two-axle caravan has two entry doors (main into the living area, second into a separate bedroom), a slide-out bay and a 6.1-metre electric awning with an outdoor bar, TV and sockets. Equipment includes a 340-litre fridge, a kitchen with a three-burner cast-iron hob, a convection microwave with air-fryer function, a bedroom with a 152 by 203 cm queen-size bed, and a bathroom with shower and toilet. The mandatory Off-Grid Solar Package comprises 400 W of roof solar panels, a 2,000 W inverter and a Victron MPPT controller. Fresh water tank holds 208 litres, grey and black water tanks 265 and 132 litres. Dry weight is 3,354 kg, gross vehicle weight 4,307 kg, payload 953 kg.

A weekend RV route from Atlanta into the North Georgia mountains covers Dahlonega, Helen and Tallulah Gorge State Park. The loop runs a little over 200 miles, with two nights at Unicoi State Park, where RV sites come in 30-foot and 40-foot lengths. Fall colour below 3,000 feet lasts longer than on the peaks: the Georgia Forestry Commission’s 28 October leaf report had the northeast mountains at 87% changed above that line and about half below it. Scheduled water releases at Tallulah Gorge are set for 14–15 and 21–22 November, and Helen and Dahlonega switch on holiday lights on 27 November. Admission to Anna Ruby Falls is $5 and is not covered by the Georgia State Parks pass.

An RV weekend route from Knoxville to Townsend via Maryville on US-321 avoids the traffic of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. The drive to Townsend takes about 45 minutes, the town has full-hookup campgrounds along the Little River, and Cades Cove is less than 20 minutes from most of them. The National Park Service says autumn colour in the lower valleys peaks between mid-October and early November. Park entry is free, but parked vehicles need a tag costing $5 per day or $15 per week on Recreation.gov. RVs over 25 feet and trailers are barred from Rich Mountain and Parson Branch roads, the Metcalf Bottoms bridge and the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail.

Askew's Landing RV Campground in Warren County, Mississippi, has been named a 2026 Hipcamp Awards winner for Best in Mississippi. The campground is located at 3412 Askew Ferry Road, Edwards, Mississippi 39066. It sits along a lake and offers guests a place to slow down and enjoy the outdoors. The family and team thanked guests for reviews and recommendations, and staff for helping visitors feel welcome.

WildLand International Inc. used SEMA 2026 to present the PickupMate Trunk (model code VMS-PM-TK), a truck-bed camper that attaches without permanent vehicle modifications and expands into a two-level living space when parked. Closed dimensions stay within height and width limits, so the pickup retains its original passing performance. The upper Panoramic Resting Cabin has eleven windows and a skylight, raises headroom to 2.45 m and provides 1.4 m of internal clearance, with one-touch automatic lifting controlled by remote, physical buttons or a mobile app. Two sizes are offered, S and L, weighing 208 kg and 220 kg respectively. Accessories include a 270° side awning with a deployed area of 7 m² and a side shower tent.

A restored 1977 Mercedes-Benz 206D camper van is listed for sale in Pleasant Valley, Iowa, for $28,995. The vehicle is powered by a 2.2-litre 60 HP OM615 diesel engine mated to a four-speed manual transaxle. The selling dealer states a top speed of about 55 mph to 57 mph. The seller says the van was imported to the US by a previous owner and restored under the most recent owner in 2018. In August 2026 the same camper van failed to sell on Bring a Trailer with a final bid of $6,900.

Bend Teardrop of Oregon has launched the Tall Boy caravan, which measures 5.03 metres long and 2.53 metres high while offering 1.92 metres of interior height. The model was shown as a concept in late 2023, went on sale in February 2024 and was further developed through 2026. It comes in four floor plans that can sleep up to five people and features a rear kitchen with a 9.5-litre water canister and 147 litres of storage under the worktop. Standard equipment includes a 200 W solar panel, trailer brakes and a pull-out awning. Dry weight is 905 kg, hitch weight is 68 kg and the base price is 22,950 US dollars.

Blue Compass RV announced the acquisition of Cheyenne Camping Center, a family-owned RV dealership that has served the Quad Cities market in Iowa for more than 60 years. The dealership now operates as Blue Compass RV Quad Cities and is the company's second RV dealership in Iowa. The site is located on Interstate 80, sits on 17.5 acres and has a facility of more than 43,000 square feet, including an indoor showroom, a full parts and accessories department and 20 service bays. CEO and President Jon Ferrando said the company continues to grow despite a challenging RV market.

Forest River Inc. will host a Dealer Connect reception, lead a customer service session and display eight RVs at the 2026 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, held from 9 to 13 November at Paris Las Vegas. The Dealer Connect reception takes place on 10 November from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Clique Bar & Lounge in the Chelsea Tower at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, with registration required. The session “Partnering on Change: Improving Customer Service Processes Together” runs on 10 November from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. in Versailles 4. RVs on display include the Cedar Creek 290RL, Wildwood FSX 230RDLE, Sunseeker 3150, Columbus 360FK, Entrada 2950, Rockwood 281SRK, Surveyor 36ML and Remote 228RBH.

A refurbished 1972 Boles Aero XL travel trailer is listed for sale in Fresno, California, for $25,000 USD. The trailer measures 29 feet 1 inch overall and features a polished riveted aluminium shell, sleeping space for four, a four-burner stove, an oven, and a refrigerator with a separate freezer. Boles Manufacturing, founded in Burbank in 1946, built aluminium travel trailers until 1980 and reportedly produced more than 18,000 units.

Loki has built the Prevost Loki 2026 motorhome to a bespoke order. The price is over 22 million Swedish kronor. The motorhome sleeps up to six people in three separate sleeping areas. The beds are made automatically at the push of a button. Power comes from two 10,000 W inverters and 1,800 W of roof-mounted solar panels. Windows in the bedroom and bathroom can be frosted using electrochromic glass.

A couple living in two camper vans waited more than two months at a Texas repair shop after both vehicles developed faults. David's van stopped working, and repeated repair attempts were unsuccessful. Tory's van then began failing: it sometimes would not start, the air conditioning stopped, and the electrical system overheated. They decided to return to Pennsylvania to stay with their parents, arranging to disconnect the faulty electrical system in Tory's van to make it safe to drive.

A couple converted a Ram ProMaster camper van themselves after receiving a $20,000 quote for insulation and wiring alone. Steve, a retiree, planned the interior by watching YouTube videos and taking notes. The van has 600 watts of rooftop solar, a 12-volt refrigerator, a separate small freezer and a two-burner propane stove. The total cost of the conversion was not disclosed, so the exact savings remain unknown. Steve said the couple had not paid for camping in the year before filming.

California-based startup Pebble has unveiled the 2027 model year Flow caravan. The 25-foot trailer has a 45 kWh battery and two electric motors that assist towing and allow it to manoeuvre independently. Dry weight is 5,900 pounds, gross vehicle weight 6,800 pounds and tongue weight 680 pounds. New for 2027 is a second floor plan with twin beds and a full-length powered awning costing $3,000. The starting price with the Magic Pack is $159,000, while the Founders Edition costs $189,000.

US manufacturer Modern Buggy has updated its Little Buggy 12LRK caravan for the 2027 model year. The model gains a redesigned folding mattress that converts into a two-person sofa during the day and a double bed at night. Modern Buggy presents the caravan as a four-person solution, but sleeping space for the third and fourth occupants requires an optional roof tent. Dry weight starts at 714 kg and the maximum weight is 998 kg. Dealer prices range from 20,000 to 25,000 US dollars, with solar panels and air conditioning available as options.

The Medicine Bow Town Council in Wyoming is considering an amendment to allow residents to live permanently in campers, RVs and motorhomes. At the 12 October meeting, Councilwoman Kristi Wickizer proposed repealing the current prohibition, citing a fire department member who was permitted to live in a camper. Councilman Trevor Strauch said the ban had been disregarded in the past to secure additional impact assistance funding from nearby energy projects. Town Attorney Cameron Smith warned that the change may conflict with International Building Codes recently adopted by the town. The council voted to table the issue until the Planning and Zoning Commission reviews it.