Vashon — VanSky 89 (Ideal)

California-based Polydrops has unveiled the P21X motorhome, designed for off-road travel with energy independence. It features independent suspension, 38 cm ground clearance, and a 1300 W solar panel array. Energy is stored in a 5 kWh LiFePO4 battery (upgradable to 10 kWh). At 6.4 m long and 950 kg, it sleeps four, includes an induction cooktop kitchen and a compact bathroom. Price in the US is $76,900.

YouTuber Chika Yoshida, known for the Bilingirl Chika channel, traveled across the United States with her husband and two children in a motorhome in 2025. The trip included breakdowns and other unexpected events. The experience highlighted how the family functioned as a team under unforeseen circumstances.

A delegation from the National African American RVers Association (NAARVA) visited Elkhart, Indiana, the recreational vehicle manufacturing capital of the U.S. The group of 117 people met with city officials, OEMs (THOR, Alliance RV, Dynamax), and 86 students at the Tolson Center. Founded in 1994, NAARVA has 1,800 members and is the largest Black RV organization in the U.S. and the second largest RV organization nationwide.

Camp365, based in Minnesota, has launched the T-Model truck camper, designed to fit in a pickup bed. The unit features a patented expanding design that transforms from a compact box into a full-height living space at camp. Production began in 2024 with a starting price of $25,000.

Owner Cliff Casavant of Rivers Bend Campground in New Haven, Vt., has implemented a proprietary technology platform to automate guest check-in, food truck orders, and rebooking. The system, developed to enhance Campground Master, reduces wait times and paperwork. The campground retains traditional activities like fishing, swimming, and free play for children, while accommodating modern RVs.

US-based Mammoth Overland, part of Vashon Aircraft, has launched the XLE (Xtinction Level Escape) caravan designed for long-term off-grid survival. It features a pressurized cabin with dual medical HEPA filters, 25mm bulletproof glass, a vault-like rear door, and 360-degree night vision cameras. Standard equipment includes a 1200 Ah battery, 400W solar panels, water filtration, air conditioning, Starlink, HAM radio, weather station, and Geiger counter. The base price in the US is $123,994.