Livermore — VanSky 82 (Ideal)

Williams Family RV, a family-owned dealership in Robertsdale, Alabama, sells and services new and used RVs and travel trailers. Operated by Shawn and Susan Williams, the business carries brands including Forest River, Coachmen, Crossroads, Lance, Gulf Stream, Riverside, Keystone, Alliance, REV’s Group, and Thor.

Aboard has introduced the T4 caravan, featuring a 41 kWh built-in battery and a range extender, enabling extended off-grid use. The total system capacity reaches about 200 kWh. The caravan can charge an electric car at up to 50 kW and uses the battery for propulsion and parking manoeuvres. It sleeps four, with a heat pump, kitchen, and bathroom.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol determined that a semi truck driver was distracted by eating when he rear-ended a pickup truck towing a travel trailer on I-94 on July 13, 2026. The pickup had activated hazard lights due to mechanical issues west of New Salem. No serious injuries were reported. The truck driver was cited for distracted driving.

Since June 2025, Zion National Park has enforced strict size and weight limits on the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway. Vehicles exceeding 35 feet 9 inches in length, 7 feet 10 inches in width, 11 feet 4 inches in height, or 50,000 pounds are banned from the route. Previously, oversized vehicles could pass through the tunnel with a paid permit, but that option has been eliminated. The detour adds 30 to 90 minutes for travel between Bryce Canyon and Zion.

Maxxair, an Airxcel brand, has announced a new RVTI Level 3 accredited training program for professional RV technicians. The course, launching early Fall 2026, covers installation, diagnosis, and service of Maxxfan and Maxxair ventilation products, including PCB troubleshooting and motor diagnostics. It is approved for 1.5 RVTI credit hours.

Manufacturers shipped roughly 342,000 recreational vehicles to US dealers last year, according to the RV Industry Association. The industry, long dominated by Thor Industries, Forest River and Winnebago, is now adopting electric technology, with incumbents testing EV systems and startups like Lightship and Pebble introducing battery-powered self-propelled trailers.