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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.
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.
The Dooley family from Florida sold their 1,900-square-foot house and moved into a 450-square-foot RV. They report reduced stress and improved family relationships. The father works remotely, while the mother homeschools their children. They estimate their expenses have decreased, though exact figures are not provided.
Woahink Lake, less than two hours from Eugene, Oregon, offers an RV resort, fishing, and water recreation. The 820-acre freshwater lake borders Jessie M. Honeymoon Memorial State Park and is one of the deepest in the state at 74 feet. The public northwest shore features a boat launch, swimming area, and group camping. Woahink Lake RV Resort has over 70 dog-friendly sites with full hookups, a private boat dock, and access to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.
The Brazilian community in Massachusetts is holding a summer raffle with a 2006 Jayco travel trailer as the grand prize. Part of the proceeds will fund the traditional Festa Junina at Stoughton's Catholic Church. The trailer features three queen beds, a sofa bed, full kitchen, bathroom, air conditioning, and heating. Tickets cost $60 each or two for $100.
In Riverdale, Utah, on June 6, 2026, a Ram truck towing a 32-foot recreational vehicle rear-ended a Hyundai and a Volkswagen on northbound I-15. The collision, occurring around 2:52 p.m. near exit 339, triggered a chain-reaction crash involving nine vehicles due to excessive speed and heavy traffic. A 15-year-old passenger in the Hyundai was hospitalized with serious injuries; others sustained minor injuries.
In late May 2026 in Montrose, Colorado, a motorhome driver mistakenly emptied his toilet into an underground diesel tank at a Maverik gas station. The station had to pump out and dispose of the entire fuel stock, estimated at 38,000 to 76,000 liters, and clean the tank. The incident occurred despite a free dump station being available nearby, located close to the fuel access hatches.
Citi analyst James Hardiman reiterated a Hold rating on Winnebago Industries with a $29 price target. The street consensus is Moderate Buy with an average target of $39.50. For the quarter ending February 28, the company reported revenue of $657.4 million and net profit of $4.8 million, compared to a loss a year earlier.
Rossmönster has expanded its Baja lineup with two off-road motorhomes. The Baja Plus, built on a Ford F-550 or Ram 5500 chassis, prioritizes space and self-sufficiency with a pop-up roof, up to 257 liters of fresh water, and a 1,620 Ah LFP battery. The Baja Trail 72, based on a Ford F-350, is a more compact variant with a Carli Pintop suspension and 37-inch tires, designed for high-speed off-road use.
Pennsylvania State Police reported a fire destroyed a fifth-wheel camper in Clearfield County early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred on June 3 on Bryan Lane in Penn Township. Damage was estimated at $5,000, with no injuries reported.
US-based Gone Mobile Vans has unveiled a converted Ford Transit 148 long-wheelbase van. The camper features a Super Pacific Cloud Cap pop-up roof, all-terrain tires, and a 7.5 cm suspension lift. Inside, it includes swiveling front seats, a kitchen with sink and refrigerator, and a foldable Queen Size bed (203×152 cm) at the rear. The conversion starts at $70,000 (approx. €61,000) excluding the base van.
Toyota has listed five camping accessories as official products available through its dealers. The lineup includes Arb portable fridge/freezers (from $1,180.97), Napier Sportz SUV Tent with screen room (around $460), Kammok Crosswing awning (from $1,149.95), Yakima Megawarrior roof cargo basket ($585), and Napier Sportz Air Mattress ($105.99). All accessories are tested for compatibility with Toyota vehicles.
On June 6, 2026, four fire departments responded to a residential fire in Herriman, Utah. The blaze destroyed a garage and a nearby RV. Firefighters rescued a cat from the home and reunited it with its owner; the resident evacuated safely. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The article highlights the challenges of RV ownership, including repairing both a vehicle and a poorly built living space, plus waste disposal. A reader suggested a $100 hotel room as a simpler alternative. The piece also features reader stories, including a dog rescue.
The Miramar City Commission unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting the use of RVs as homes in residential neighborhoods. The measure establishes storage standards, a registration process, and fines for violators after about 80 RVs in Historic Miramar were suspected of being used as residences. Meanwhile, Mayor Wayne M. Messam said Governor Ron DeSantis' property tax cut proposal, which would raise the homestead exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, would slash Miramar's general fund by $17 million in 2027 and over $30 million in 2028 if voters approve it in November.
An analyst downgraded Winnebago Industries (NYSE:WGO) from a buy to a sell rating. The downgrade is attributed to weak segment trends in the RV industry, low consumer confidence, and dividend risk. The current valuation is considered stretched.
A four-vehicle crash in Chocolay Township, Michigan, left one male with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident began when a black Toyota pickup struck a GMC pickup towing a trailer, then crossed into oncoming traffic, hitting a box truck and a northbound motorhome. Traffic on US-41 was temporarily closed but has since reopened.
A person was found dead following a motorhome fire late Tuesday night in Bunnell, Flagler County, Florida. Neighbors reported the blaze at 11:47 p.m. on Lake Drive. Emergency responders arrived to find the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. After extinguishing the fire, they discovered remains inside. The victim has not been positively identified. The Florida State Fire Marshal and Medical Examiner's Office are investigating the cause.
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