Paradise Valley — VanSky 25 (Challenging)

A 1975 Volvo C303 TGB 1111 military vehicle converted into a camper sold on Cars & Bids for $22,550. The vehicle competed in the 1983 Paris-Dakar Rally and won its class. It features portal axles, differential locks, a Warn winch rated at 6,800 kg, and King suspension. The interior includes a folding bed, sink, outdoor shower, and a 97-liter water tank. The seller noted surface rust, scratches, and electrical faults.

Blue Compass RV announced the grand opening of two new dealership locations in the western United States: Blue Compass RV – Medford in Southern Oregon and Blue Compass RV – St. George in Southern Utah. The Medford location consolidates sales and service under one roof, offering new RVs from Jayco, Brinkley, and Forest River Aurora. The St. George facility sits on 8 acres near Zion National Park, with 11,000 square feet of interior space and seven service bays; brands include Alliance, Brinkley, Forest River, Entegra, Heartland, and Thor Motor Coach.

Keystone RV has introduced the Coleman 13S travel trailer for the 2027 model year. The 4.8-meter-long, single-axle trailer has a curb weight of about 1,260 kg and can be towed by a standard SUV without a special license. Prices in the US range from $13,000 to $20,000 depending on trim, comparable to a new Skoda Fabia. Inside, it sleeps four: a fold-out sofa, a drop-down single bunk, a corner double bed, a compact kitchen with an induction hob, microwave and fridge, and a bathroom with shower and toilet. Experts note the bathroom is cramped for a tall adult. Standard equipment includes an electric fireplace, air conditioning, a tankless water heater, two electric awnings with LED lights, and solar panel prep. Fresh water tank capacity is 106 liters; gray and black water tanks hold 129 and 68 liters respectively. The trailer is not sold in Europe.

U.S.-based RV rental company Blacksford reports that travel advisors are playing an increasing role in its rapid growth. The company saw strong booking growth in 2026, capping a four-year period in which reservations quadrupled. Blacksford expanded to a fourth location in Seattle, Washington, adding to existing hubs in Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Bozeman. Its Travel Advisor Program offers 10% commission on vacation packages bundling RV rentals, campground reservations, and itineraries, with average commission payments of about $600.

A motorhome appeared to lose its brakes while descending Teton Pass in Wyoming on Wednesday, July 16, speeding downhill and weaving through traffic before stopping safely. No injuries were reported. The incident was recorded by Jeff Bernhard, who was driving from Victor, Idaho, to Jackson. The Wyoming Highway Patrol has been asked whether the driver experienced a mechanical failure. The event follows a fatal crash on the same pass a week earlier, when a dump truck without brakes killed two people.

Former BBB 11 contestants Adriana Sant'Anna and Rodrigão, who lived in a mansion near Orlando, Florida, for about five years, have moved to a rural area in California. Before the move, the family took a 22-day motorhome trip across the US. The couple said the experience taught them that little is needed to live well, and their children became more involved in daily chores.