Compton — VanSky 99 (Ideal)

The Tin Can Tourists organization will bring over 60 vintage trailers to Amarillo, Texas, to celebrate the Route 66 Centennial. The event includes an open house showcasing Airstream trailers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 12 at the Big Texan RV Park, located at 1414 Sunrise Drive.

Rapidious has launched Titan.AI, a market intelligence and pricing platform for RV dealers. The system tracks retail inventory, competitive pricing, aging, and market signals across the U.S. and Canada. It helps dealers price units, identify aging risk, and make stocking decisions based on real-time data.

The RV Industry Association (RVIA) board voted unanimously to set Jan. 1, 2027, as the effective date for requiring grounding monitor interrupters (GMI) on all new RVs, with mandatory enforcement starting with each manufacturer's model year 2028. The GMI checks for proper ground before allowing current into the RV and disconnects power if ground is lost. The requirement was previously delayed due to a lack of listed GMIs.

Colorado State Patrol released guidelines on safe hitching of trailers and campers. Drivers are reminded to check hitch security, distribute weight correctly, and drive at appropriate speeds to avoid sway and accidents.

Facing a prolonged grape surplus, some North Coast farm and vineyard operators in California are diversifying income through agritourism, including RV camping and farm stays. Mark and Tammy Lipps, owners of The Ripe Choice Farm Stay and Catering near Lakeport, relocated from Manhattan Beach in 2020 and now host weddings, cooking classes, and overnight guests on their six-acre property. Camping platforms like Hipcamp and Harvest Hosts have become a key revenue source, attracting travelers seeking rural experiences.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has relaunched its First Time Camper Program for 2026. The program is free and applications are accepted through June 12. Lottery winners receive a tent, sleeping bags, camp chairs, a lantern, and firewood, along with guidance from a DEC Camping Ambassador. The program runs at seven campgrounds in the Adirondacks and Catskills from July 10 to August 23.