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A motorhome caught fire on Deschutes County land east of Redmond on Monday morning. One person suffered minor burns and a dog was killed. The cause is undetermined.

Film and television writer Leah Gauthier updated the interior of a 280-square-foot 1979 Casa Real travel trailer while retaining its original 1970s style. The trailer is located in a summer leisure park in Birch Bay, Washington. Gauthier bought it a few summers ago; the neighbouring lot had belonged to her best friend's family for over 20 years. Instead of replacing old elements, she used vintage finds, DIY wallpaper murals and pink patio furniture. The aim was to make the space feel as if time had stood still rather than modernise it.

San Carlos City Council will consider measures targeting motorhomes used as housing on streets in the city's east side. A proposal would limit parking in commercial areas to four hours between 8am and 6pm and raise fines to $100 for a first ticket, then $200 and $500. The existing overnight parking ban from 10pm to 6am carries a $50 fine. In a city survey, 28 of 52 residents called motorhome parking an issue and 24 did not; 14 of 18 businesses said it was a problem and two said it was not. Palo Alto council voted on 19 October to ban motorhomes within 100 feet of homes from 8pm to 8am.

In October 2026 campgrounds across the United States are expanding Halloween programmes, turning weekend stays into themed events with pumpkin patches, costume contests and haunted trails. The trend spans sites from South Carolina to California, including Barefoot RV Resort in North Myrtle Beach and Anvil Campground in Williamsburg. Jellystone Park locations in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Texas are running themed weekends. Operators present the programmes as a way to extend the tourism season beyond the summer peak and to draw spending to nearby rural businesses. Nationwide revenue figures for Halloween camping are not available.

Elk City's Convention Center hosted 24 couples travelling Route 66 in 24 RVs as part of a 53-day guided tour from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. Wagon Masters Bob and Marcia Hanbury coordinated the stop, their third time bringing a group to the town. The visitors toured the museum complex and downtown murals. The Convention Center offers 430 parking spaces and 75 RV hookups for same-day and overnight guests.

Forest River has presented the 2027 Campsite Reserve 39JD, a 13.2-metre destination trailer with a full glass wall at the rear, two fireplaces, three slide-outs and sleeping space for up to eight people.

Forest River keeps the Rockwood Roo 235S hybrid trailer for 2027. It sleeps up to eight people and offers two kitchens and a full bathroom.

In the US, converted school buses known as skoolies are increasingly being used as mobile homes. They offer more living space than camper vans and cost less than large motorhomes. A skoolie can exceed 10 metres in length, allowing for a kitchen, shower, bedroom and workspace. Manufacturers such as Blue Bird already sell fully electric school buses, opening the way for electric skoolie conversions.

US company Papago Vans has presented a converted four-wheel-drive Ford Transit that keeps a fixed bed while making the shower foldable. The base vehicle is an extended-wheelbase Transit with a 3,759 mm wheelbase. It is fitted with Black Rhino wheels, all-terrain tyres, Van Compass Stage 3 suspension, protective skid plates and ladders for roof rack access. The roof carries two 200 W solar panels, an awning, lighting, a vent fan and an air conditioner. Inside, there is no fixed wall between the cab and living area; the front seats swivel and a two-person bench converts into a small bed. The kitchen has a deep sink, filtered tap, fridge with freezer compartment and a 700 W microwave. Power comes from a 920 Ah lithium battery and a 3,000 W inverter-charger with three charging paths. A 125 L fresh water tank supplies water. The fold-away shower uses an aluminium tray and ceiling curtain, freeing the aisle when not in use. The conversion price has not been disclosed.

US manufacturer inTech RV has unveiled the Flyer Pursue 2027, a caravan for off-road camping. The trailer measures 4.19 m long, 2.13 m wide and 2.03 m high, has a permissible total weight of 998 kg and sleeps 2–4 people. The base price is 17,500 US dollars (around 15,600 euros at the rate cited in the source). Standard equipment includes an aluminium frame, a 32-litre fresh water tank, a 3.5 kW gas heating system and preparation for a solar panel connection. A slide-out outdoor kitchen with a two-burner hob and a 40-litre fridge is available at extra cost. The model is intended for the US market only.

Fire crews contained an RV fire near the intersection of Ute Trail and Zuni Trail in Randall County, Texas. The Randall County Sheriff's Office said no injuries were reported. The fire occurred shortly after 11 p.m. local time. Residents were asked to avoid the intersection while crews worked at the scene. The fire has been contained.

Entegra Coach has shown a prototype motorhome called Embark, built on an electric Harbinger chassis with a petrol generator. Range reaches up to 805 km and the price is expected to be around $400,000.

Ground preparation has begun at Sampson State Park for 68 new RV sites in the 800-loop camping area. Seneca Lake Resorts has not yet announced a completion date, prices or when bookings open.

Troutman Fire Rescue Engine 2 responded to a vehicle fire on Shenandoah Loop off State Park Road in Troutman at about 11:08 a.m. Sunday. A 32-foot motorhome was fully involved, and the car it was towing and a structure were at risk. Crews extinguished the blaze before the car caught fire and issued a control time at 11:23 a.m. The motorhome was destroyed, and the Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause.

Southbound Interstate 5 in Seattle reopened around 1 p.m. on Sunday after a motorhome struck a patrol car and a WSDOT truck. The crash occurred around 8:30 a.m. near State Route 520 as the trooper and WSDOT were responding to a stalled Metro bus on a ramp. Both vehicles had warning lights activated when the motorhome hit them from behind. The trooper, who was inside the patrol car, reported leg pain and a concussion; a motorhome passenger suffered a broken ankle. The WSDOT driver was outside the truck and was not injured. Trooper Johnson said the crash does not appear to involve criminal activity, and investigators believe the motorhome driver may not have been paying attention.

The 1989 Vixen 21 SE was designed by Bill Collins, the engineer behind the DeLorean DMC-12. Only 587 Vixen 21s were built, 172 of them SEs, and few survive today.

The 2027 Domani DM311BH is a family travel trailer with bunk beds, a large slide-out and two entryways. It measures 11.2 metres and sleeps up to eight people.

Oliver Travel Trailers for the 2026 model year include auxiliary power, backup cameras, roof solar, induction cooktops and cellular internet. The base Legacy Elite II starts at about $85,000 and has a 100Ah battery, while the top Apex X23 Off-Grid gets a 400Ah system. A solar awning is available as an option and adds up to 960 watts, but only on two 2027 models. Keypad entry and backup cameras come in an electronics package for most models except the entry-level version. Some features, such as satellite internet, are not offered and can be added aftermarket.

US company Relic Trailers builds compact caravans to order. The flagship Original model measures about four metres and has a two-piece fibreglass shell, a wooden interior, a kitchen, a fridge and sleeping space for two. Prices in the US start at $49,900. The Roamer model with three standard layouts starts at $29,995. In spring 2027 the company plans to launch the Rambler, a caravan about 5.20 metres long with an integrated bathroom. Deliveries are currently limited to the US, and a European launch has not been confirmed.

Overland Van Project has built the TeenyKana, a semi-custom family camper van based on a 2023 Mercedes Sprinter AWD. It has four belted seats, an electric drop-down bed and a convertible rear lounge.