Pocatello — VanSky 71 (Comfortable)

Near the Dallas stadium in Arlington, Texas, fans from Argentina, Germany, and England have turned an RV campground into a mini World Cup village, swapping hotel rooms for folding chairs and shared grills. The campground manager reported that all 159 RV spots were nearly fully booked during major matches, with many walk-in visitors. One Argentine fan said costs are at least 50% higher than in previous tournaments, making RV travel a necessity.

On June 24, a burning RV exploded on the Beeline Highway north of Fountain Hills, igniting the Round Valley Fire. The blaze was contained to about 19 acres, and traffic was closed from 3:14 p.m. to shortly after 5 p.m. Crews from Fountain Hills Fire Department, Tonto National Forest, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, hotshot crews, and aircraft responded.

The RV industry is growing, with van life accounting for about 15% of that growth. Searches for 'vanlife' have increased by 216% since 2018, and the #vanlife hashtag has over 5 billion views on TikTok. Class B motorhomes drive like a car, fit in standard parking spaces, and come equipped with a bed, stove, refrigerator, and sink. Rentals cost $100–250 per night, and overnight parking is available at Walmart, Cracker Barrel, Harvest Hosts, or BLM land.

A US family rented a Class C motorhome East to West Entrada via RVshare for a trip through Nevada. The average rental cost is just over $210 per night, excluding insurance (from $14 per night), fuel, campsite fees, and additional charges. Groceries for five days cost $333 for four people.

Thor Motor Coach has introduced the 2027 Scope family of camper vans, built on the Ram ProMaster 1500 chassis. The base price is around $95,000 (approximately €81,930), significantly lower than many US competitors priced up to $300,000. The camper is powered by a 3.6L V6 gasoline engine producing 276 hp, and includes 200W of solar panels, two lithium batteries, and a 1,000W inverter. Depending on configuration, it accommodates 2 to 5 people, with a curb weight ranging from 2,722 to 2,994 kg.

Grand Design has refreshed its Imagine travel trailer lineup for 2026. The 2700BS model measures 31 ft 8 in and has an unloaded vehicle weight of 7,180 lbs. It features a 70×80-inch RV king bed, two slide-outs, rear theater seating, a side kitchen, and a walk-through bathroom. The trailer is designed for couples seeking comfort and everyday usability rather than off-grid capability.