VanFest Van Life Expo 2026

A camper fire in Millbrook resulted in one fatality and damage to two vehicles. The incident occurred on January 27, 2026, on the I-65 Service Road. The fire originated from an electric fireplace, with wind conditions contributing to its rapid spread to an adjacent camper.

Reservations for RV spaces at the 54th ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta opened on January 28. The event is scheduled for October 3-11, 2026. Pricing ranges from $60 to $300 per night across different lot types, with some packages including admission tickets.

In Louisiana, investigators are probing a deadly RV fire that occurred at 10 a.m. Monday in the town of Reserve. A lithium battery is being considered as a potential cause, and the RV lacked a working smoke alarm. This marks the seventh fire-related fatality in the state within a week.

RVshare has introduced three new services to simplify RV rentals. The offerings include one-way rentals, curated national park trip packages, and a free rental advisor team. The company's data shows 71% of travelers prefer one-way rentals, and 87% would choose an RV for a national park visit.

The 2026 Quartzsite RV Show in Arizona attracted smaller crowds, yet many vendors reported strong sales. Vendor participation was down about 15%, but demand shifted toward Class C and Super C motorhomes. The event ran from January 17 to 25 and featured seminars and a popular content creator meet-up.

Squirrel Power unveiled its first product, the Evotrex-PG5 range-extender towable RV, at CES 2026, with a starting price of $120,000. The founder, a former Anker executive, targets younger users seeking extended off-grid capabilities, citing a shift in the market away from traditional campground-dependent models.