Man dies after explosion and fire in motorhome in California

An RV was fully engulfed in flames at an intersection in Oceanside, California. The owner escaped unharmed, and the cause is under investigation. A section of Oceanside Boulevard was closed to traffic.

The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) has launched an expanded RV Inspector Training Program. The enhanced program offers more hands-on labs with real RVs and field experience at Texan RV Park. The updated curriculum places greater emphasis on practical observational skills and evaluating RV systems.

The RV Industry Association (RVIA) has completed the integration of the RV-C protocol into its website. Members can now access the current specification, test procedures, and technical forum directly through the standards section. This facilitates easier access to tools for ensuring interoperability between components in motorhomes and travel trailers.

Owners rented out their motorhome via the Outdoorsy platform, which prohibits use at festivals. The renter deceived them by taking it to Burning Man 2025 in Nevada, where the vehicle sustained damage from hurricane-force winds. The platform denies coverage for the damages, and the owners are suing the renter, having evidence of the deception.

A 70-year-old woman died in an RV fire in Marion, Pennsylvania. Investigators linked the blaze to a space heater that tripped a circuit breaker. The victim's physical condition reportedly hindered escape attempts.

Campground Views has integrated the Love's RV Stops network into its search engine. The platform's speed has also been doubled following a comprehensive technical overhaul.