Lincoln Park — VanSky 81 (Ideal)

In late March, Alliance RV co-founder Coley Brady cut production to four days a week at his factories in Elkhart, Indiana, as spring sales dropped. The ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran has destabilized global energy markets, raising fuel prices and affecting RV sales. Industry leaders remain optimistic about a recovery, expecting stable fuel costs and higher alternative travel expenses to drive consumers back to RVs.

A 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan has been converted into a drift car. It features a 5.3-liter LS-based truck V8 with a twin-turbo setup sourced from eBay and a Tremec TKX-600 5-speed manual gearbox. The build is intended for track use, not street driving. Boost was set at 5 psi, with plans to increase it to 10 psi.

Claudio and Gabriela, an Argentinian and a Mexican, bought a motorhome worth about $50,000 and plan to drive from Kansas to New York, following the Argentine national football team at the 2026 World Cup. The couple says living in the motorhome is not expensive and is covered by Claudio's pension. They have already adapted to this lifestyle and make new friends at every stop.

Special correspondent Nolo Sánchez from Argentine outlet El Doce encountered a storm while traveling to Kansas for World Cup coverage. He received a tornado warning and captured footage of the weather from his motorhome.

Hernán Romero, a New York resident, drove 29 hours in a motorhome to Kansas City to attend World Cup matches. With a group of friends, he organized a pre-match party featuring drums, flags, asado, and Fernet. About 50 drummers from various states are expected to participate. Romero noted that a bottle of Fernet costs up to $45 in the US and advised bringing it from Argentina.

A 46-year-old man from Homeland, California, was arrested on June 12 after sheriff's deputies found a loaded shotgun, a .45 caliber handgun, and over a quarter pound of methamphetamine in his motorhome at Lake Piru Campground. The arrest followed a domestic disturbance call on June 11 and a subsequent search warrant. The suspect was booked on multiple felony charges including possession of a controlled substance for sale and unlawful firearm transfer, but was released on bail the same day. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 26.