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The City of Mount Hope, West Virginia, has proposed a new RV campground. Mayor Michael Kessinger stated the project has been in development for several years and is expected to generate revenue for the city. A meeting to discuss details is scheduled for June 9, 2026, with no completion date set.
Ocala police arrested a father and son, owners of Village RV dealership, on fraud charges. More than two dozen people, many elderly, lost thousands of dollars in a scheme involving RV lot rentals or sales.
On July 7, streamer Jon Vlogs and his team started Copathon, a 24/7 IRL broadcast from a motorhome traveling across the US during the World Cup. The project includes live coverage of Brazilian national team matches, fan zones, and road trip experiences. Expected daily audience is 35,000–50,000 viewers, with total reach across platforms potentially exceeding 2 billion views. Sponsors include CIMED, Superbet, BingX, Kast, Bgaming, and Warner Music.
A permanent tiny house community in Taney County, US, has seen high demand as rental prices increase. The first eight homes are occupied, with 300 people on the waiting list. A total of 70 homes are planned, with construction of 28 new units to begin soon. The development aims to become one of the largest permanent tiny house communities in the US, featuring social amenities and support services for residents.
An engineer from Minnesota converted a 2001 Ford F-550 pickup into a 9-meter motorhome with a veranda and garage. The camper body weighs about 4 tons, total weight 7.7 tons. It is powered by a 7.3L Power Stroke V8 diesel engine with 426,000 km on the odometer. Price for the motorhome with pickup is $40,000, body only $20,000.
A fast-moving brush fire in Grant County, Washington, destroyed a camper trailer and blackened several acres of land. The blaze started around 2:30 p.m. on June 4 in a rural area near Soap Lake. Firefighters protected several structures and vehicles, but the camper trailer was completely destroyed. The fire is one of several recent incidents in the area.
The US Department of Commerce preliminarily determined that trailer manufacturers in Mexico and China receive government subsidies and proposed countervailing duties. Rates for Chinese trailers range from 82.3% to 128.7%, and for Mexican trailers from 1.9% to 62.67%. The decision is not final: interested parties may submit comments before the final resolution.
Entrepreneur Olímpio Jayme Neto from Goiás, along with seven friends, rented a motorhome to travel across the US and Mexico to attend Brazil's World Cup matches. The route covers 13 states and over 2,000 km between Philadelphia and Miami. The trip started on June 9, with families joining on July 2 for the knockout stages.
A 71-year-old woman in Texas died from primary amebic meningoencephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri after rinsing her nose with unboiled tap water from a motorhome tank. According to the CDC, infection occurred over four days before symptoms appeared, despite no recreational freshwater exposure. Although the amoeba was not detected in water samples from the motorhome or campsite, disinfectant levels were insufficient and turbidity exceeded standards. The case highlights risks of using tap water for nasal irrigation and the need for water quality maintenance in RVs.
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has been included in Franchise Business Review’s Culture100 list, which ranks the top 100 franchise brands based on franchisee satisfaction. The survey covered over 330 brands and 29,000 franchise owners. KOA operates more than 500 campgrounds across North America, most of which are individually owned and operated by local franchise partners.
Ultra Fab Products, a manufacturer of RV and trailer accessories, has introduced a new line of heavy-duty farm jacks. The jacks provide up to 8,000 pounds of lifting force, double as manual winches, and are designed for lifting, pulling, and leveling equipment in challenging terrain.
Owners of RVs, swimming pools, and other luxury items can generate income through peer-to-peer rental platforms. Services like Outdoorsy, RVShare, and RVnGo allow RV owners to rent their vehicles for $250 to $500 per night. Owners set the rules and rates, while platforms handle marketing and payment processing for a fee.
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Two Duke Energy employees, Michael Keith Kluttz (55) and Edward Jerome Little (65), are accused of stealing approximately $591,000 worth of electricity from a substation near Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. Arrest warrants allege they provided unauthorized power to the Ver-El RV Park, a campground located across from the racetrack, from a Duke Energy substation on Morehead Road in Concord.
In Farmingville, New York, police and the New York State Department of Transportation dismantled and removed abandoned motorhomes and travel trailers from the Park & Ride lot on North Ocean Avenue. The vehicles were in disrepair. The removal resulted from coordination among multiple levels of government and partner agencies.
A trailer towed by a pickup truck caught fire on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County, Tennessee, causing stored fireworks to detonate. The driver pulled over after noticing smoke, and the fire quickly spread. Traffic was halted in both directions; no injuries have been reported.
A fire in unincorporated Lockport Township, Illinois, on February 2, 2026, spread through a detached garage, outbuildings, a motor home, and several passenger vehicles. The blaze also reached the exterior of a house but was quickly extinguished. Occupants evacuated safely and are being assisted by the Red Cross. The cause is under investigation.
Patriots RV Resort in Satsuma, Louisiana, held its grand opening celebration on July 4. The event featured live music, a fireworks show, and family activities. Public access was limited to the amphitheater area, excluding the water park.
More Americans over 50 are opting for motorhome life. Patty Gill, 52, and her husband visited all US states in five years, saving over $100,000. Beverly Brown, 63, has lived in a converted van since 2019.
Gone Mobile Vans from Costa Mesa, California, has unveiled an off-road camper van based on a long-wheelbase all-wheel-drive Ford Transit. The wheelbase length is 3.76 meters. The vehicle is aimed at the summer season.
The Carolina Coastal Motorcoach Resort near Holden Beach, North Carolina, will feature about 90 motorcoach lots with optional casitas—small house-like structures. Amenities include a clubhouse, pool, and pickleball courts on a 17-acre lake. Owners can live year-round in both RV and casita. Opening is set for September 2026.
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