Shirley — VanSky 96 (Ideal)

California-based Bossi Vans has unveiled the Goliath, a camper built on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2024 4x4. The vehicle features 34-inch BFGoodrich KO3 tires, King suspension, a reinforced CAtuned front bumper, and a Warn winch. Inside, it includes two folding benches, a kitchen with an Isotherm Cruise 200 refrigerator, convection microwave, and sink, plus a rear lounge with two sofas. Off-grid capability is supported by an 800 Ah lithium battery, 3000 W inverter, two 175 W Renogy solar panels, and a 113 L fresh water tank.

In late March, Coley Brady reduced the workweek at its motorhome factories in Elkhart, Indiana, from five to four days. This followed a decline in sales during the key spring season, attributed to geopolitical tensions and rising fuel costs.

A rare combination of a 1968 Chevrolet C20 CST Custom Camper pickup and a 1966 Del Rey Sky Lounge camper is for sale in Arizona. The 3.35-meter-high vehicle features a 6.5-liter V8, dual fuel tanks, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic windows. The owner recently rejected a $60,000 bid at auction.

The US recreational vehicle (RV) industry is experiencing a downturn as high gasoline and diesel prices (up 33% and 43% respectively), inflation, and a 7.53% loan rate dampen consumer demand. Manufacturers like Alliance RV in Indiana have reduced workweeks on some production lines. RVIA data shows shipments fell 13.5% in the first four months of the year compared to the same period last year, prompting a downward revision of the annual forecast.

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.