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A driver who fled a hit-and-run at a Florida RV park abandoned his trailer at a church and led a high-speed chase exceeding 110 mph on I-95, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The chase ended in a crash with two vehicles; the driver was arrested and faces multiple charges.

On Wednesday around 12:45 p.m., an RV caught fire in the parking lot of Shoemaker's Travel Center in West Lincoln, Nebraska. The fire started in the engine compartment; the owners and their cat escaped safely. No injuries were reported.

The Port Angeles Food Bank (Washington state) converted its delivery van by installing four refrigerators and freezers. The project was carried out by Camp N Car of Port Townsend using a grant from Olympic Community of Health. The EcoFlo power system allows autonomous operation for up to two days without grid connection, charging from the engine and solar panels. Previously, perishable goods were transported in coolers with ice, which was less efficient and costly.

Love Ridge Mountain Lodging in Virginia offers the Revolutionary Rest package, marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. Guests stay in a colonial-style tent with modern amenities, including beds and charging ports. The package includes a regional charcuterie board and the opportunity to write a letter with a quill and seal it with wax. The package is available through September 2026.

A group of volunteers from Dyess Air Force Base is seeking a large fifth-wheel RV to house eight people during the annual Chili Superbowl in Buffalo Gap, Texas. The event, scheduled for Labor Day weekend, raises thousands of dollars for Ben Richey Boys Ranch. Last year, Family RV donated rental RVs, but they are not available this year. Organizers are asking local businesses or RV owners for a loan or sponsorship.

Thor Industries reported Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings of $1.86 per share, missing the $1.98 consensus estimate. Revenue fell 3.9% year-over-year to $2.78 billion but beat expectations of $2.65 billion. The company lowered its full-year GAAP earnings guidance to $3.30–$3.80 per share from $3.75–$4.25, citing prolonged geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures on consumer confidence and retail demand. North American towable RV net sales dropped 24.6% year-over-year, while motorized RV sales rose 7.7% and European RV sales increased 11.8%.